Lagos APC, senators knock Melaye for attacking Tinubu

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has berated the lawmaker representing Kogi-West senatorial district, Senator Dino Melaye, for allegedly threatening to attack Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the National Leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu.

Also, two senators from Lagos State,  Olugbenga Ashafa and Solomon Adeola on Wednesday, condemned the alleged verbal assault on their colleague, Oluremi Tinubu, by  Melaye, during an executive session within the Senate chamber on Tuesday.

Buhari’s daughter, 2,217 others called to bar

An 80-year-old, Pius Chuka Enebeli, on Thursday made history as being the oldest new wig ever produced by the Nigerian Law School.

Enebeli and 2,217 others including a daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, Halima, were called to the Bar at two separate ceremonies held in Abuja on Thursday.

Era of free, easy money gone for good –Buhari

President Muahmmadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the era of free and easy money in the country had gone for good.

Bahari made this known when he inaugurated road and drainage projects in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

He said, “As the people of the state are aware the change agenda was central issue of our 2015 electioneering campaign.

MFMI is the highlight of my career –Tunde Kelani

After seven weeks of intense lectures, students of Tunde Kelani’s film school, Mainframe Film and Media Institute, have said it was a dream come true for them as the training set them on the path of greatness.
One of the students, Bamidele Adetayo, who spoke to Sunday Scoop, said he was now ready to explore the world of film-making. ‘‘The training I received has prepared me. The short film project we are working on has further strengthened my resolve to excel. I am ready to explore the world of motion pictures,” he said.

Poisoning allegation: Toyin Aimakhu keeps mum on Niyi Johnson

In spite of the attendant drama that characterised the break-up of Toyin Aimakhu and Niyi Johnson’s marriage last year, the two thespians have refused to comment on the issue. Save for a video clip that was released on Instagram this year, where Toyin blamed the collapse of their marriage on Niyi’s “philandering ways,” neither of them has commented further.
However, a new twist was introduced to drama last Thursday when Niyi was called out by some of his followers on Instagram. According to them, Niyi attempted to poison his ex-wife, while they were still man and wife.

Defamation suit: I won’t apologise or pay fine to Tony Okoroji, says Onyeka Onwenu

Popular singer and immediate past Director General of the National Center for Women Development, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu, has reacted to the judgment delivered against her by a judge of the Ikeja High Court, Justice I. O. Akinkugbe, in a suit instituted against her by Chief Tony Okoroji for defamation of character.
Justice Akinkugbe ordered Onyeka to pay Okoroji the sum of N5m and tender a public apology.
But in an exclusive chat with Sunday Scoop, the Elegant Stallion, as Onyeka is called, said the judgment was not fair and that she would appeal.

Finally, Kate Henshaw forgives Akpororo

Last week, Kate Henshaw, a popular Nollywood actress called out comedian Akpororo for using her name and image to promote his forthcoming show, Akpororo vs Akpororo, without seeking her approval.

To express disgust at his action, Kate went on social  media and put up a post where she  issued the comedian 48 hours ultimatum  to apologise and withdraw her name and image from all his  publicity materials.

God hasn’t told me to quit acting –Mama G

Ever since veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo, announced that she has re-dedicated her life to Christ, various rumours have been circulating about her. Top on the list was that she said God told her to drop her popular pseudonym, Mama G. Others claimed that she said God told her to quit her lucrative career.
In an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, the actress denied the rumour. However, she added that if God gives her such instructions, she would not flinch before bending to His will.

Fathia Balogun goes bald again

Nollywood screen diva, Fathia Balogun, has gone bald again in a new film titled ‘Shola Arikusa’. This is coming 15 years after she went bald for her own production, ‘Makomi’ which was a hit movie.
The mother of two said she took the decision  because she did not want to relent in bringing out the best in her.

Marriage slowed us down –Artquake

When the name Artquake is mentioned, what readily comes to mind is the singing duo, Adex and Ice K that sang the hit song, ‘Alanta’ that rocked the airwaves in 2009. However, since they released the hit song, it seemed the duo mellowed on their career as they have not been able to come up with another club banger.
In a recent chat with Saturday Beats, they explained why their career seemed to be on the slow track.

Without my costume, I am physically challenged –Denrele

Known as the weird one, Denrele, has hardly been seen wearing clothes that normal people wear and that has been his brand identity. In a recent chat with Saturday Beats, the young man who is known for wearing crazy hairdos said that the thought of someone shaving his head has played across his mind but it would spell serious trouble because his hair is his saving grace.

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VIDEO: Music Keeps Me Going Always -----Queen Moda

One of Nigerian leading female rappers, Ann Chito Deborah  Akwueh a.k.a "Queen Moda" described the nation's music industry as evolving sphere of the nation economy that need s the support of all and sundry to meet up with the aspiration of all music lovers.
She frowned at the manner female artistes are treated in the music  industry  but encouraged young artistes to be focus in the quest to do music.

Jimoh Ibrahim Staff Protests Unpaid Salary On Live TV Broadcast

The NICON Insurance chief executive officer  and Publisher of Newswatch daily/National Mirror Monday received what he described as embarrassment he never bargained for on a AIT  live televisions telecast from his staff.  

My life as a DJ, a singer – DJ Jimmy Jatt

Jimmy Adewale Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt is one of Nigeria’s most influential and entertaining DJs. As a party-starter, beat-dropper, headliner and underground king who has been rocking the dance floor for close to three decades now, Jimmy Jatt has seen it all. He is revered for his role in setting the pace for hip-hop music in the country, dating back to the early 90’s when he debuted as a DJ. In this interview, he recounts the story of his life as a DJ and what one can do to become successful in the business.

Lecturer Bars Korede Bello From Writing Semester Exams

One of the MARVIN group and a student of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NUJ), Korede Bello was allegedly barred from writing  semester exams on ground of not meeting up with the schools compulsory 70% attendance standard set up by the school authority.

Davido Announces Sack of Deekay on Tweeter Handle

Chief executive officer of HNK record label, David Oyeleke a.k.a Davido has fired his Ghanian act singer DEEKAY on issue yet to be made public.
He made this public on his tweeter handle yesterday that he is on this lookout for a new Artiste that will win subsequent Headies Awards'

Ali Baba Honours Winner In 2015 Talent Hunt Comedy Show

Acclaimed king of Nigerian comedy, Ali Baba has made good on his promise to reward the star winner of the third edition of his annual comedy talent hunt show tagged “ Ali Baba’s Spontaneity, with a car gift.

Janet Jackson Diagnose of Mysterious Ailment, Recovered Partially

Sister to the late Pop Star Artiste, Micheal Jackson, Janet Jackson on Thursday rescheduled concerts she had previously cancelled in a new sign of her solid recovery from a mystery illness. 

Celine Dion Loses Hubby To Cancer At Age 73

Celine Dion’s husband Rene Angelil, who discovered the Canadian pop diva and long managed her career, died Thursday aged 73, after a struggle with cancer.

Dion announced his passing in a Twitter message, saying: “Rene Angelil passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer.”