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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's kidnapped mum has been freed

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's kidnapped mum has been freed The 82-year old mother of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Prof. Kamene Okonjo, has been released five days after she was kidnapped by unknown gunmen from her home in Ogbe-Ofu quarters, Ogwashi -Uku, Aniocha south local government area of Delta state. Dr Okonji-Iweala's spokesman confirmed her mother's release in a statement. See it below... “I can confirm that Professor Mrs. Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction.The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi

New Music: Tiwa Savage - Folarin

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New Music: Tiwa Savage - Folarin Listen to the song  HERE

Comic actor Victor Osuagwu weds in a truck

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Comic actor Victor Osuagwu weds in a truck Lol. Anyone surprised? The comic actor and his longtime partner Roseline got married last Saturday December 8th at the bride's home in Choba, Port Harcourt. And they did it in style...in a truck! Lol. Check out details in today's Entertainment Express Weekly magazine.

Nigerian woman, Franca Abumen, brutallly murdered in Rome

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Nigerian woman, Franca Abumen, brutallly murdered in Rome A 27 year old Nigerian woman, Franca Abumen, believed to be a commercial sex worker living in Rome, Italy, has met her untimely death in the hands of yet to be identified persons who brutally murdered her and dumped her body in the woods of Stifone, between Narni Waters, in Rome. Franca's body was found 24 hours after she was murdered on Sunday December 9th after her friends reported her missing when she failed to return home from a night of work. Franca was found in the woods with her ankles tied and a black cord around her neck. Police believe she was sexually assaulted and strangled. The police in Rome are investigating the case.

Kim K's midriff spills out in a black leather peplum skirt & crop top

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Kim K's midriff spills out in a black leather peplum skirt & crop top The reality star was seen out and about in Miami on Wednesday in this very tight skirt and a midriff-revealing crop top. Would you wear this?

Harp Rhythm Unplugged funny skit with Basketmouth, Bovi & Buchi

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Harp Rhythm Unplugged funny skit with Basketmouth, Bovi & Buchi Harp Rhythm Unplugged, December 23rd 2012Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, 8pm Tickets: N5K, N30K Tables: N1m, N750k and N500k Online Tickets:  http://naijaticketshop.com Ticket Outlets: Eko Hotel & Suites, Ozone Cinemas, Images & Prints (Silverbird Galleria) Note: Tickets will not be sold at the venue on the day of the concert

Footballer Rio Ferdinand really likes Naija music...

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Footballer Rio Ferdinand really likes Naija music...   The English footballer really really likes  Naija Music

Ufuoma Ejenobor and hubby show off 2 month old son

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Ufuoma Ejenobor and hubby show off 2 month old son The actress and her American hubby, Steven McDermott, welcomed a son in October. The photo on the right is the family's Christmas card. What a cute, cute, cute baby.

Hollerose Designs launch & Christmas party holds this Saturday

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Hollerose Designs launch & Christmas party holds this Saturday   Hollerose Designs is hosting a private cocktail party (Four roses cocktail) at their office/showroom, this Saturday 15th of December, to commemorate its official launching and Christmas party. It promises to be an exciting time with Fashion, finger foods and its special Four Roses cocktail. Press, friends, clientele (old and new) are dully invited. To get an Invitation please send them a mail on enquiries@hollerose.com  or call 08170588482. See more after the cut... Hollerose Showroom: Plot 15 Building, Lekki-Expressway, before Ikate roundabout... 

Listen to D'banj's new song - Top of the World

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Listen to D'banj's new song - Top of the World "Top of the World" is the first single to be released through Sony Music's RCA Africa label and DB Records Nigeria since D'Banj signed his groundbreaking multi-album deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa. You like?

Senate passes N161.6 billion supplementary budget for oil subsidy

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Senate passes N161.6 billion supplementary budget for oil subsidy The Senate on Thursday, passed the supplementary appropriation bill of N161.6 billion. The amount will serve as payment for fuel subsidy to oil marketers for 2012. President Goodluck Jonathan had on Tuesday sent a request to the National Assembly to approve an additional N161.6 billion to ensure steady supply of petroleum products during the festive season. Senate President, Sen. David Mark, however, decried the high level of corruption being perpetrated under the fuel subsidy scheme, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. He urged the Federal Government to stop the fuel subsidy if it was unable to stop the high level of corruption being perpetrated under the scheme. “It is not a secret anymore that there is so much corruption in the fuel subsidy industry in whatever system they are adopting. “The nation must make a decision now, whether to continue this or to stop it. “The nation must make that decision sooner th

Pregnant Lola Omotayo off to the US to deliver

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Pregnant Lola Omotayo off to the US to deliver Peter Okoye's baby's mum, Lola Omotayo, left for the US this past weekend for delivery. Lola is due to deliver her second child sometime in January. Peter and Lola already have a four year old son, Cameron

Prezzo and Goldie still going strong

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Prezzo and Goldie still going strong   I hear they are mad for each other, but the reports of a wedding in February is completely false.

Photos from Johnnie Walker Mode Men "Men of the Year Awards"

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Photos from Johnnie Walker Mode Men "Men of the Year Awards"     Seyi Shay, Stella Damasus and Elohor Aisien    Lami Phillips, Damilola Adegbite and Ugonna Umeruo at the  Men of the Year  event which held on Saturday December 8th at Oriental Hall, Lagos. See more photos after the cut...   Mode Men/Johnnie Walker “Men of the Year Awards” was one event that will be on the consciousness of all for a long time to come.   From the very classy Johnnie Walker lounge to the cocktails served to guest, everything had a touch of class and sophistication. The guest list was quite impressive from business leaders to celebrities and some few politicians; it was obvious that the event had the largest gathering of who is who in the society over the weekend. Artistes that performed at the event included Tuface, Kola –Soul, Capital F.E.M.I, Pheel and Saeon.    G uests at the event were introduced to the newest two variants in the Johnnie Walker family: The Johnni