Video: With $510B Economy, Nigeria Overtakes South Africa As Africa's Biggest…..

  

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The Associated Press
Lagos, Nigeria
April 6, 2014

Nigeria's recalculated economy is worth $510 billion, by far the biggest in Africa, officials announced Sunday of a long overdue recount that gives the West African nation continental bragging rights but does little for the nearly 70 per cent of its citizens living in poverty.

The new estimate of Nigeria's GDP adds previously uncounted industries like telecommunications, information technology, music, airlines, burgeoning online retail outlets and Nollywood film production that didn't exist when the last GDP count was made in 1990. Then, there were 300,000 landlines. Today, Nigeria has 100 million cellphone users.

With one fell swoop, Nigeria knocked out of the ring South Africa, whose GDP of $353 billion was previously counted the biggest on the continent, winning it a place as the only African member of the G20.

‘I am going to make sure Don Jazzy produces my next album’ — D’Banj

 

Afro pop sensation, D’Banj, has revealed that Don Jazzy will be involved in the production of his next album.
The award-winning musician disclosed this in an interview with UK radio and TV personality, Tim Westwood, recently that he is planning to do a Best of D’Banj album for his forthcoming 10th anniversary and that he is getting Don Jazzy to produce the album.
“For my 10th anniversary, I am thinking of doing a Best of D’Banj album and Don Jazzy will definitely produce it. I am going to make sure he does,” he said.

Popular Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele Finds Love Again

 

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has found love again after parting with her former husband, Almaroof. According to a source, Funke met this new man late last year through a mutual friend and everything seems to be working very well and fast for them.

Though the man lives outside the country, he moved Funke to his duplex at Chevron Estate, Lekki to ensure everything will be fine with her.


 

[Photo]Banky W, Nigerian Passengers Protest Over No Air Conditioning On Arik Flight To NY

 

Some New York-bound passengers were recently subjected to hardship after the flight engineers started checking the aircraft immediately after boarding.

The AC was not working on the flight  before takeoff and after an hour of not being able to bear the heat, the passengers got rowdy and started protesting and demanding to speak to someone about the AC situation.

One of our celebrities, Banky W was on the flight and also joined in to ask questions as to why the AC was not on.

(Sport) Brazil 2014 – Messi ‘Ll Destroy Nigeria – Aguero Boast -

 

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero has said that Argentina’s talisman, Lionel Messi has the magic to destroy all opponents of their country in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
Argentina are aiming to win the World Cup in Brazil and one of their group opponents are Nigeria.
They are pitched in Group F alongside Nigeria, Bosnia Herzegovina and Iran. It is a group pundits have already given to Argentina to win, given the country’s array of stars.
Players such as Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Pablo Zabaleta, Di Maria,among others are making waves in the various leagues across Europe.
But of all the players in the rich line up, Aguero has singled out Lionel Messi as the man who will lead Argentina in her bid to win her third World Cup in neighbouring Brazil.
The Manchester City striker said that with a fit Messi Argentina opponents will have no chance in Brazil.
Expressing his admiration for the four time FIFA world footballer of the year and his expected contribution to Argentina’s success at the World Cup, Aguero told Goal, “Messi is a spectacular player and just makes football so much easier,” adding, “to play alongside the best player in the world is a privilege.”
Aguero believes their World Cup opponents will find it difficult to contain the trickery and craftsmanship of the Barcelona forward in Brazil. Aguero is hoping Messi can inspire Argentina to World Cup glory in neighbouring Brazil this summer.
“He solves problems on the pitch like few others can even think about, so he can play a big part of winning the World Cup.”
He could not prioritise between the World Cup and the English Premier League title and denies there is extra emphasis on the World Cup due to it being staged in his native South America.
“First of all, I want to finish this season well with City and to be in good physical shape for Brazil,” he said.
“Basically, I want to win everything.
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2014/04/08/brazil-2014-messi-ll-destroy-nigeria-aguero-boast/#sthash.rOQefWwb.dpuf

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero has said that Argentina’s talisman, Lionel Messi has the magic to destroy all opponents of their country in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
Argentina are aiming to win the World Cup in Brazil and one of their group opponents are Nigeria.
They are pitched in Group F alongside Nigeria, Bosnia Herzegovina and Iran. It is a group pundits have already given to Argentina to win, given the country’s array of stars.
Players such as Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Pablo Zabaleta, Di Maria,among others are making waves in the various leagues across Europe.
But of all the players in the rich line up, Aguero has singled out Lionel Messi as the man who will lead Argentina in her bid to win her third World Cup in neighbouring Brazil.
The Manchester City striker said that with a fit Messi Argentina opponents will have no chance in Brazil.
Expressing his admiration for the four time FIFA world footballer of the year and his expected contribution to Argentina’s success at the World Cup, Aguero told Goal, “Messi is a spectacular player and just makes football so much easier,” adding, “to play alongside the best player in the world is a privilege.”
Aguero believes their World Cup opponents will find it difficult to contain the trickery and craftsmanship of the Barcelona forward in Brazil. Aguero is hoping Messi can inspire Argentina to World Cup glory in neighbouring Brazil this summer.
“He solves problems on the pitch like few others can even think about, so he can play a big part of winning the World Cup.”
He could not prioritise between the World Cup and the English Premier League title and denies there is extra emphasis on the World Cup due to it being staged in his native South America.
“First of all, I want to finish this season well with City and to be in good physical shape for Brazil,” he said.
“Basically, I want to win everything.
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2014/04/08/brazil-2014-messi-ll-destroy-nigeria-aguero-boast/#sthash.rOQefWwb.dpuf

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero has said that Argentina’s talisman, Lionel Messi has the magic to destroy all opponents of their country in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
Argentina are aiming to win the World Cup in Brazil and one of their group opponents are Nigeria.
They are pitched in Group F alongside Nigeria, Bosnia Herzegovina and Iran. It is a group pundits have already given to Argentina to win, given the country’s array of stars.
Players such as Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Pablo Zabaleta, Di Maria,among others are making waves in the various leagues across Europe.
But of all the players in the rich line up, Aguero has singled out Lionel Messi as the man who will lead Argentina in her bid to win her third World Cup in neighbouring Brazil.
The Manchester City striker said that with a fit Messi Argentina opponents will have no chance in Brazil.
Expressing his admiration for the four time FIFA world footballer of the year and his expected contribution to Argentina’s success at the World Cup, Aguero told Goal, “Messi is a spectacular player and just makes football so much easier,” adding, “to play alongside the best player in the world is a privilege.”
Aguero believes their World Cup opponents will find it difficult to contain the trickery and craftsmanship of the Barcelona forward in Brazil. Aguero is hoping Messi can inspire Argentina to World Cup glory in neighbouring Brazil this summer.
“He solves problems on the pitch like few others can even think about, so he can play a big part of winning the World Cup.”
He could not prioritise between the World Cup and the English Premier League title and denies there is extra emphasis on the World Cup due to it being staged in his native South America.
“First of all, I want to finish this season well with City and to be in good physical shape for Brazil,” he said.
“Basically, I want to win everything.
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2014/04/08/brazil-2014-messi-ll-destroy-nigeria-aguero-boast/#sthash.rOQefWwb.dpuf

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero has said that Argentina’s talisman, Lionel Messi has the magic to destroy all opponents of their country in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

Argentina are aiming to win the World Cup in Brazil and one of their group opponents are Nigeria.

They are pitched in Group F alongside Nigeria, Bosnia Herzegovina and Iran. It is a group pundits have already given to Argentina to win, given the country’s array of stars.

Players such as Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Pablo Zabaleta, Di Maria,among others are making waves in the various leagues across Europe.

But of all the players in the rich line up, Aguero has singled out Lionel Messi as the man who will lead Argentina in her bid to win her third World Cup in neighbouring Brazil.

The Manchester City striker said that with a fit Messi Argentina opponents will have no chance in Brazil.

Expressing his admiration for the four time FIFA world footballer of the year and his expected contribution to Argentina’s success at the World Cup, Aguero told Goal, “Messi is a spectacular player and just makes football so much easier,” adding, “to play alongside the best player in the world is a privilege.”

Aguero believes their World Cup opponents will find it difficult to contain the trickery and craftsmanship of the Barcelona forward in Brazil. Aguero is hoping Messi can inspire Argentina to World Cup glory in neighbouring Brazil this summer.

“He solves problems on the pitch like few others can even think about, so he can play a big part of winning the World Cup.”

He could not prioritise between the World Cup and the English Premier League title and denies there is extra emphasis on the World Cup due to it being staged in his native South America.

“First of all, I want to finish this season well with City and to be in good physical shape for Brazil,” he said.

“Basically, I want to win everything.

Stunning Unseen Photos From Paul Okoye & Anita Isama’s Pre Wedding Shoot!

Here are the unseen photos from P-Square’s Paul Okoye & Anita Isama pre-wedding photos:

7 Nigerian Music Stars That Were Born With The Silver Spoon

Oduduwa University Sealed Off By Osun State Government For Failure To Pay N173 Million In Taxes

The Osun Internal Revenue Service on Monday sealed off Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, over non-remittance of N173 million income tax.

Mr Femi Balogun, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Revenue, who led the team to the university said this in a statement in Osogbo.

Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, is a private tertiary institution located in Ife North area of the state.

Balogun said: “ The tax liabilities covered back duty liability from 2006-2011 and the enforcement is the last stage of any tax process which is in line with Section 104 sub section (1) and (2) of personnel income tax act as
amended.

‘’Tax payment is a law and a civic responsibility of all sundries; it is through this effort that government provides massive infrastructural development, security and other amenities.

‘’The Revenue Department will stop at nothing to ensure that every individual performs his civic obligations.’’

He advised the university to “ do the needful by paying up its tax liability to avoid further action of prosecution in a court of law.’’

“ We have commenced the general enforcement on all corporate tax defaulters and within the next few days, the enforcement team will visit all tax defaulters.

‘’We have on our radar corporate institutions like banks owing back duty of withholding tax on bank interest and some other companies that are recalcitrant in fulfilling tax obligations.

‘’It is important to urge all tax payers and companies with outstanding tax liabilities to resolve their tax issues to avoid embarrassment,’’ Balogun said. (NAN)

Sean Tizzle releases New Promo Photos

Just weeks before the release of his debut album “THE JOURNEY” ,Seantizzle umveils his new set of promo pictures.The album which is due to drop this month features a host of nigerian A list artists…

Etisalat Sacks 2,000 Workers Nationwide!

 

Telecommunications Company, Etisalat Nigeria on Friday sacked over two thousand permanent staffs across the country. The sacked workers were paid off sources revealed.

The Telecom operator seeks to hire adhoc staff to run the operations of the company as the company is said broke and can no longer retain the permanent work force.

Most of those sacked have expressed surprise and disappointment over the development which has thrown them into the already saturated unemployment market.

“We were asked to leave and our cheques handed to us yesterday, it is unfortunate that I am again back to the Job market” a source who does not want to be mentioned revealed.

“They want to recruit contract staff/new agents and they can no longer run the cost of paying those of us that are permanent staff, they claim.”

(SPORT): SEE THE LISTS OF (20) BEST STADIUM IN THE WORD

1. Wembley Stadium (London)

Tenants: the English national football team
Opened: 2007
Capacity: 90,000
Notable fixtures: 2011 and 2013 Champions League final, 2012 Olympic football final
Wembley Stadium is, without doubt, the most iconic stadium in world football.
Reopened in 2007, the new Wembley was built on the site of the previous 1923 Wembley Stadium. Famous as one of the most electric atmospheres in world football, the new design has encompassed everything that was great about the original stadium and has added to that further. The famous Twin Towers may no longer be standing, but in their place is the Wembley Arch.
Holding some of the most prestigious events in European and international football is now commonplace at “The Home of Football.”

2. Camp Nou (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

 

enants: FC Barcelona Opened: 1957
Capacity: 98,757
Notable fixtures: 1989 European Cup final, 1999 Champions League final
The Camp Nou is Europe's largest football stadium and is home to one of the great football teams. Barcelona's motto “mes que un club” (more than a club) is iconic throughout the footballing world, and their stadium is a huge part of everything Barcelona stands for. It truly is a special club—so much so that they even have a detailed history of their stadium on the club's website.
The capacity of the Camp Nou once eclipsed 120,000 for the 1982 World Cup finals, but due to changes in laws regarding standing in stadiums, it has now been reduced.
Some of the world's greatest footballers have graced the hollowed turf—most notably Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi—which is just another reason why the Camp Nou is one of the finest stadiums in world football.

Photos from AY Comedian’s wife, Mabel Makun’s birthday party

Comedian AY’s wife Mabel Makun was a year older recently and her husband threw her a birthday party on Sunday March 30th. 2face and Annie Idibia, D’banj, Timaya and many of their celeb friends attended the shindig. Continue to see more photos…

Ice Prince signs deal with Universal Music Group

Chocolate City hip hop artiste Panchak Zamani, better known as Ice Prince, has signed a deal with the biggest music corporation in the world, Universal Music Group.

The ‘Fire of Zamani’ rapper, who said the deal has been sealed and signed but is yet to be announced officially, didn’t give full details of the deal. Speaking with the Pulse in a recent interview, the rapper said, ‘I recently signed with Universal Music Group.

The official announcement hasn’t been made yet. They will start first with my ‘I Swear’ track, which will be licensed in the UK, after which other tracks will follow.’ The deal will have Ice Prince expanding his fan base and reaching his audience globally through international channels.

Last November, the rapper signed an endorsement deal with telecommunication company, Etisalat, reportedly worth 20 million naira. Universal Music Group is the largest music corporation in the world. An American-based, French-owned multinational music corporation, it currently operates as a subsidiary of Paris-based media conglomerate Vivendi.

Music: KWAM 1 Ft Olamide – Omo Naija

Fresh tune from Kwam1 the ultimate ft olamide. This is a dope joint. Download and enjoy.
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Veteran Actress Clarion Chukwura paid N10Million for Apaye movie

Veteran actress Clarion Chukwura is a household name among Nollywood stars.

Clarion recently featured in a movie, titled ‘Apaye‘ (A Mother’s Love) produced by Emem Isong, founder of Royal Arts Academy and she reportedly got paid N10million for her role, which gave her the opportunity to become the highest paid actress in Nollywood in a particular epoch.

Clarion who played the role of Yepayeye, during the movie premiere said most challenging role that she has ever played, as she had to live the character of a woman who died less than six months to her production and was still fresh in people’s minds.

Apaye is a true life story on the life of a spectacular woman, (Dame Patience Jonathan’s late foster mother), who against all odds, fearlessly and uncompromisingly battled her way to success.

According to report, Apaye is the most expensive and highest budget film in Nollywood so far. As gathered, the star Akwa-Ibom born filmmaker, Ms Isong was commissioned with the sum of N55million to produce the movie. This is because, Apaye is an outstanding film that tells the story of a woman who touched many people’s lives, despite making wrong choices at the initial stage of her life by marrying a man who already has a wife. Still as a result of her doggedness she scaled through and made huge living. Therefore, it merited more than the said production capital.

Popular Actress Laide Bakare’s Husband, Alhaji Muttairu Declared WANTED By EFCC For Stealing! (See)

Popular Actress, Laide Bakare’s Husband, Muttairu Babatunde Orilowo, is on the run. Orilowo, 47, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and stealing, According to E247mag: .

In a notice to the public, the EFCC noted: “The public is hereby notified that Alhaji Muttairu Babatunde Babaegbe Orilowo, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Obtaining Money under False Pretences and Stealing.

“Dark complexioned Orilowo is 47 years old, 5.7 Feet tall and has brown eyes. He speaks English and Yoruba fluently.  His last known address is No. 1 Otunba Adeniyi Street, Papa-Epe, Lagos.

Though, close friends hinted Orilowo may have sneaked out of the country to Canada to escape arrest, the declaration by the EFCC was due to one business  that went awry. They are confident that he will return soon and clear all the grey areas involving a  top telecom company and a leading bank. Orilowo has his hands in many pies including property, dredging, and oil and gas with huge investment scattered over  Ajah, Ibeju- Lekki, Epe axis.

Until last year, Laide was married to her US-based ex-hubby, Olumide Okunfulure, who she claimed was the father of her first born, a girl.

Terry G goes into pure water business

Terry G goes into pure water business

The singer shared the photo on the left, introducing his new business venture, Terry G pure water. He even shared a few seconds video that shows the making of the sachet water...see it after the cut...

Bishop Oyedepo pictured driving himself as he stops to chat with students of his school

Bishop Oyedepo pictured driving himself as he stops to chat with students of his school

Bishop David Oyedapo was seen driving himself as he stopped to chat with some female students of his school, Covenant University. The pic was taken recently in front of the EIE building of Covenant. He drives himself? Wow! I'm impressed...

source: lindaIkejiblog

Singer D’banj Also To Start Producing Koko Bread Soon

Popular Nigerian singer, D’banj, has joined in the campaign for improvement in the agricultural sector, saying it would boost youth empowerment and alleviate poverty in the country.
He spoke in Abuja during a campaign entitled: “Do Africa, It Pays” which was in line with the African Union Declaration of 2014 as the year of agriculture and food security. Leaders are expected to review their agricultural investment commitments at the next AU Summit scheduled for June.

The campaign called “ONE Africa” is aimed at changing public perception about agriculture so that the entire value chain would be recognised as an attractive and viable opportunity for agro-business, job creation for Africa’s young people and improved livelihood for small farmers.
D’Banj, who used the opportunity to formally launch his “Koko Ijebu Garri,” one of his innovative agricultural products, stressed that the AU year of agriculture presents an opportunity for Nigeria to reverse budgetary cuts and improve a vital sector on which the majority of Nigerian citizens depend.

He said, “The Nigerian or African path to success cannot rely on foreign direct investment or private sector commitments only. There is lot of money to be made in agriculture. This is how my journey into the world of agriculture started. I was taken to a cocoa plantation in Ghana. The road to the plantation was rough. When we got there, I saw the small scale farmer. I asked them how they manage to run their business when they don’t have basic amenities like power and good roads.

[Photos] Super Eagles Trashes Nollywood Stars 4-0 In Novelty Crucial Match

From left to right Chris Ebie, Zaaki Azzay, Comedian Okey Bakassi & AY, Moses Inwang
 
Former Nigerian Super Eagles footballers on Friday thrashed Nollywood stars in a Novelty match sponsored by Human Right Commission in Abuja.

Despite the training sessions, the pot-bellied Nollywood celebrities lose big time.

The novelty match aimed at promoting human rights of Nigerians ended in a 4-0 win in favour of the experienced Eagles stars.

The Super Eagles stars who played at the novelty match were Taribo West, Okocha, Mutiu Adepoju, Stephen Keshi, Amokachi, Alloy Agu, Peter Rufai, Emmanuel Amunike and Austin Eguavoen.

Nollywood celebrities and other entertainers who played were Comedians AY & Okey Bakassi, Emeka Enyiocha, Fred Amata, Moses Inwang, MI Abaga and many others.

See all the photos from the novelty match below:

PHOTO: Man Proposes to His Girlfriend on The Air In Arik Plane

I guess this is romantic and many ladies will love it. But the guy get liver sha, to do this kind thing on air where a lot of people are busy praying that their plane should not get messing or anything like that.

The young man was given a different seat from his fiancée on the trip but that still did not stop him as he left his seat and walk down to hers, brought out a ring and, as usual, the girl said YES! See more pix below...


...love is sweet!

The Ogun State Police Command said, yesterday, that it had arrested nine suspected armed robbers along Sagamu/Benin Expressway and Ilese in Ijebu Area of Ogun State.

The command also said it arrested a 19 year old Biodun Ogunyobi for allegedly raping a 17 year old girl (names withheld) at Mile 2, along Ayetoro Road in Abeokuta.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, who stated these in a statement, added that three of the suspected armed robbers were arrested in Sagamu, while six were arrested in Ilese in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of the state.

Adejobi said the suspected r****t lured the girl, who was sent on an errand by her mother, by asking her to assist him take something in his room, where he r***d her.

On the suspected robbers, Adejobi said: “Acting on a tip-off, a team of Special Anti Robbery Squad of Ogun State Command intercepted a syndicate of armed robbers at Sagamu junction on Saturday while they were planning to rob commuters along Sagamu/Benin Expressway at about 2pm.

“A gun battle ensued between the robbers and the SARS men, which led to the arrest of Kolawole Fasasi, Sunday Oduwole, Ebenezer Abel with fatal bullet injuries, while others escaped with injuries.

“One pump action gun with four rounds of cartridges, one double-barrelled pistol, some charms and a KIA car with number plate KTU 793 BB, which had been snatched by the syndicate earlier along Wasinmi/Papalanto Road at gun point, were recovered.

6 in Ijebu

“In another development, policemen attached to Ilese Division in Ijebu Area of Ogun State arrested six suspected armed robbers who robbed some commuters in the area on Sunday by  4pm.

“The police immediately went on search-and-raid of about four suspected houses in Ilese Ijebu  after the report was made at the station and arrested Sanusi Wasiu, Adewale Abass, Ramon Salau, Olatunji Emiloju, Olawale Olugbenga and Dare Osunkanya.

“18 live cartridges, one UTC knife, one dagger, one axe, one hammer and other offensive weapons suspected to have been used in their robbery operations, were recovered from their houses.

“Their victims have identified them and the suspected r****t has been arrested.”

President Jonathan Nak’ed Pictures Leak Online [See Photos]

Only God knows who Might have done this…

Leaking the No. 1 Man In Nigeria Nak’ed Pictures Online. I believe the Person will never go On Punished anyway.

According to Source, The Picture was Leak by a Close Friend to the President because they had a Slight Misunderstanding and he took to Facebook.

WARNING:- 18+ See Photos HERE