Baba Suwe has been released today from the custody of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after spending 24 days in detention based on suspicion of trafficking in hard drugs.
Baba Suwe who was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on his way to attend a ceremony in Paris, France in October was ordered to be released some on Tuesday by the Justice Yetunde Idowu of the Lagos High Court.
The bail condition of N500,000 and one surety in like sum was provided and Baba Suwe was released. However, a source close to the Yoruba popular actor said he might not be going home for security reasons. Beside, Baba Suwe need to rest and he would not have the capacity to attend to the huge tun out of visitors who might want to pay him solidarity visit.
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Friday, November 4, 2011
LATEST NEWS:DOWNLOAD SKUKI's NEW SINGLE HERE
Skuki is out with out with a new work.This duo is definitely full of surprises. After introducing new words like Peeshaun into our dictionary, and just when it looked like they were getting predictable, Skuki has switched the style up.
HALLELUJAH!- This new song from the brothers is a classic, covering over a range of essential topics from God to children to marriage to money. With lyrics enmeshed in the flow of a superbly danceable beat, it gives us every reason to get up and move our body. HALLELUYAH- is a celebration song, the kind of jam that automatically puts u in a good mood whenever it comes on.. Something for everyone in the society from all age and classes. With the production skills of a profound E-KELLY, enjoy Skuki's- HALLE, HALLE HALLE, HALLEUJAH!!!!
Click here to download the new single by Skuki
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Latest News:d’banj prepares for Koko Concert 2011
AWARD winning Nigerian hip hop star, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D'banj is finalising plans to hold what perhaps may turn out to be the biggest concert in Nigeria this year, Koko Concert Lagos '11.
The Lagos show is coming after a successful London held at the Hammersith Apollo edition which featured members of Mo' Hits crew Dr Sid, D' Prince, Wande Coal and K Switch and Kanye West's surprise performance. The American superstar who recently signed D'banj and Don Jazzy to his G.O.O.D Music label flew into London unannounced and stormed the stage to the surprise of everyone. No date has been fixed for the Koko Concert Lagos '11 according to a statement by Mo' Hits media Company, Media Image Managers, M.I.M, but the show has been fixed for a day in December.
Meanwhile, D'banj added a new wonder on wheels to his already saturated fleet of cars; an Aston Martins vintage.
The Lagos show is coming after a successful London held at the Hammersith Apollo edition which featured members of Mo' Hits crew Dr Sid, D' Prince, Wande Coal and K Switch and Kanye West's surprise performance. The American superstar who recently signed D'banj and Don Jazzy to his G.O.O.D Music label flew into London unannounced and stormed the stage to the surprise of everyone. No date has been fixed for the Koko Concert Lagos '11 according to a statement by Mo' Hits media Company, Media Image Managers, M.I.M, but the show has been fixed for a day in December.
Meanwhile, D'banj added a new wonder on wheels to his already saturated fleet of cars; an Aston Martins vintage.
HiTV offers Dove TV, TVC free
HITV subscribers will enjoy free viewing of two of its top channels, Dove TV and Television Continental, TVC from October through December 2011. This disclosure came in a statement signed by the Nigeria Pay TV Company's Marketing/Brand Manager, Mrs. Kemi Fashina.
Thus, from this Friday, Nigerians would watch and listen (free) to words of exhortation from the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Enoch Adeboye at the November edition of the Holy Ghost Congress. Also, all the exciting programmes on TVC would be served on a free platter. "We value our subscribers and that is why we ensure that we do everything for them to get more value for staying with the HiTV platform. Dove TV and TVC will remain free from now till December pending when you renew your subscription."
TVC, a terrestrial TV station shows Nollywood movies, talkshows as well as hair raising political programmes. "This is what subscribers would be seeing free of charge before they could go and renew their subscriptions at any of our dealer outlets."
She said more channels will be offered free for some time after this offer elapse. "It is a bonus for all our subscribers and that is why staying with the HiTV platform is always a rewarding experience."
HiTV airs live all Redeemed Church of God programmes held at the camp periodically.
Thus, from this Friday, Nigerians would watch and listen (free) to words of exhortation from the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Enoch Adeboye at the November edition of the Holy Ghost Congress. Also, all the exciting programmes on TVC would be served on a free platter. "We value our subscribers and that is why we ensure that we do everything for them to get more value for staying with the HiTV platform. Dove TV and TVC will remain free from now till December pending when you renew your subscription."
TVC, a terrestrial TV station shows Nollywood movies, talkshows as well as hair raising political programmes. "This is what subscribers would be seeing free of charge before they could go and renew their subscriptions at any of our dealer outlets."
She said more channels will be offered free for some time after this offer elapse. "It is a bonus for all our subscribers and that is why staying with the HiTV platform is always a rewarding experience."
HiTV airs live all Redeemed Church of God programmes held at the camp periodically.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
LATEST NEWS:SAMSON SIASIA TAKES NFF TO COURT OVER UNPAID SALARIES
Samson Siasia,the head coach of the super eagles,Nigeria's senior nation team who was sacked recently and replaced by Coach Stephen Keshi, has dragged the Nigeria Football Federation to court over alleged breach of employment contract.
Siasia who has filed a suit at a federal high court in Abuja said there was a need to enforce his fundamental human rights as the football federation also failed to pay him his salaries and allowances regularly. At the moment,they are still owing him.
Musa Ahmadu the secretary general of NFF confirmed that it is true they are still owing Siasia but promised that all his outstanding bills would be paid before the end of the year.
Siasia was sacked after the country failed to qualify for the African Cup of nations football tournament.
Siasia who has filed a suit at a federal high court in Abuja said there was a need to enforce his fundamental human rights as the football federation also failed to pay him his salaries and allowances regularly. At the moment,they are still owing him.
Musa Ahmadu the secretary general of NFF confirmed that it is true they are still owing Siasia but promised that all his outstanding bills would be paid before the end of the year.
Siasia was sacked after the country failed to qualify for the African Cup of nations football tournament.
LATEST NEWS:STEPHEN KESHI IS SUPER EAGLES NEW COACH
Few days after the sack of coach Samson Siasia, the Nigeria Football Federation has appointed coach Stephen Keshi as the new coach of the super eagles. Keshi is not a new to the job. He was once the coach of the team before he was also sacked. Keshi was a former captain of the Nigeria Super Eagles for many years.
Gistmaster gathered the appointment of Keshi was made today after an executive meeting of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja.
Keshi is back!
The question on the lips of many people is would 'Oliseh and others that wanted the position badly support their man?' Lets wait and see.
Gistmaster gathered the appointment of Keshi was made today after an executive meeting of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja.
Keshi is back!
The question on the lips of many people is would 'Oliseh and others that wanted the position badly support their man?' Lets wait and see.
MARIAH YEATER CLAIMS 17 YEAR OLD JUSTIN BIEBER IS THE FATHER OF HER LOVE CHILD
Mariah Yeater have filed a suit claiming that Justin Bieber is the father of her 3 months old baby. Mariah claimed to have met the superstar musician after a concert in Los Angeles. She said that the 17 year old Bieber met her after a bodyguard permitted to see him.
They struck an accord,falling into each other arms almost immediately. She claimed that Bieber later requested that they go somewhere private.
Yeater said she wants the court to compel Bieber to submit himself for paternity test as she is very much interested in getting support for her baby.
Meanwhile, Bieber have announced through his twitter account that he would rather move on with his music and not get distracted by gossips. Yeater is 20 and she claim to have met Bieber on October 25, when he was just 16!
Even if its true,sure you know Lil Wayne beats Bieber to this. Lil Wyne was only 15 when his first child arrived.So, talk of record breakers in Hollywood.
They struck an accord,falling into each other arms almost immediately. She claimed that Bieber later requested that they go somewhere private.
Yeater said she wants the court to compel Bieber to submit himself for paternity test as she is very much interested in getting support for her baby.
Meanwhile, Bieber have announced through his twitter account that he would rather move on with his music and not get distracted by gossips. Yeater is 20 and she claim to have met Bieber on October 25, when he was just 16!
Even if its true,sure you know Lil Wayne beats Bieber to this. Lil Wyne was only 15 when his first child arrived.So, talk of record breakers in Hollywood.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
COURT GRANTS BABA SUWE BAIL+SEE PICTURES
Reprieve came the way of Baba Suwe, the famous comedian/actor this morning when Justice Yetunde Idowu granted him bail to the tune of N500,000 and one surety in like sum. However, the judge said if by Friday, Baba Suwe did not excrete any drug, then he deserves to go home.
The judge said the continued detention of the actor amounts to a violation of his fundamental human rights. She also noted that she would have allowed him to go home if the bail was perfected today but for the Federal High Court detention order granted NDLEA, the order is expected to expire on Friday 4 November 2011.
Baba Suwe was also present in court as ordered by the judge.
who was arrested some weeks back by Nigeria's drug law enforcement agency on suspicion of trafficking in narcotics.
The NDLEA lawyer, Mr. Femi Oloruntoba admitted that the case of Baba Suwe is unprecedented. No suspect have stayed this long before excreting drugs in detention.The highest that they seen is 15 days.
The judge also warned NDLEA to be careful with the life of Baba Suwe with the way the agency is making him to excrete.
After the court session, gistmaster captured the mammoth crowd of fans of the actors, friends and media personalities who gathered outside the court room, hailing him - 'Oya gbeti'
Bamidele Aturu the lawyer for Baba Suwe disclosed that the pronouncement was a victory for rule of law. The human rights activist also insist that it was wrong for NDLEA to arrest them and then started 'fishing' for evidence where there is none.
-Niyi Tabiti
The judge said the continued detention of the actor amounts to a violation of his fundamental human rights. She also noted that she would have allowed him to go home if the bail was perfected today but for the Federal High Court detention order granted NDLEA, the order is expected to expire on Friday 4 November 2011.
Baba Suwe was also present in court as ordered by the judge.
who was arrested some weeks back by Nigeria's drug law enforcement agency on suspicion of trafficking in narcotics.
The NDLEA lawyer, Mr. Femi Oloruntoba admitted that the case of Baba Suwe is unprecedented. No suspect have stayed this long before excreting drugs in detention.The highest that they seen is 15 days.
The judge also warned NDLEA to be careful with the life of Baba Suwe with the way the agency is making him to excrete.
After the court session, gistmaster captured the mammoth crowd of fans of the actors, friends and media personalities who gathered outside the court room, hailing him - 'Oya gbeti'
Bamidele Aturu the lawyer for Baba Suwe disclosed that the pronouncement was a victory for rule of law. The human rights activist also insist that it was wrong for NDLEA to arrest them and then started 'fishing' for evidence where there is none.
-Niyi Tabiti
Monday, October 31, 2011
LATEST NEWS: BABA SUWE TO APPEAR IN COURT THIS MORNING
Baba Suwe, the actor/comedian that was arrested some weeks back by the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency on suspicion of trafficking in hard drugs would be in court this morning.A Lagos High Court judge had ordered the appearance of the actor based on an application by his lawyer to enforce his fundamental human rights.
However, the NDLEA said that it is confident that what the scanning machine detected inside the actor was hard drugs and nothing else. When it is time, he will definitely excrete the drugs. Some people are already of the notion that Baba Suwe's stay in NDLEA custody is getting too long. It is either the agency get it to the roots of the matter fast or they let Baba Suwe go home.
Baba Suwe was arrested on his way to France.
However, the NDLEA said that it is confident that what the scanning machine detected inside the actor was hard drugs and nothing else. When it is time, he will definitely excrete the drugs. Some people are already of the notion that Baba Suwe's stay in NDLEA custody is getting too long. It is either the agency get it to the roots of the matter fast or they let Baba Suwe go home.
Baba Suwe was arrested on his way to France.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
FUNKE FOWLER AND ABI KUKU's TRADITIONAL WEDDING IN LAGOS
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| Brides grandmother, Leila Fowler,groom's sister Lape Adebayo and others |
The families of Funke Fowler the grand daughter of leading educationist,Mrs. Leila Fowler and Abi Kuku,son of Ogbeni Oja of ijebuland,Chief Bayo Kuku, had the traditional wedding of their children today in Lagos.
The ceremony took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square TBS ground.
Politicians,business tycoons and top socialites were at the wedding. Former vice president of Nigeria,Dr.Alex Ekweme,Otunba Subomi Balogun and his wife, Adetutu were some of the early callers at the event.Other guests at the event includes former governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba,Senator Oluremi Tinubu,Derin Osoba,Obaro Ibru, Dejare Adegbenro and others.
It was a beautiful event.It is need less to say that it attracted the architects of class in our society.Nigerian women also came in style and showcase,showing us that they know all the bit and pieces of fashion.
The avalanche of security personnel at the event was alarming to say the least.You have to pass through different security channel before you are allowed inside.Even the media personnel covering the event were given uniforms to wear. A black top with the inscription 'PRESS' written at the back.
The body guards at the entrance had security dogs and you also have several private security men scattered inside.
Guests show off their wristband given to them or else,they won't be allowed in. A couple got the shock of their life when the wife was turned back for not having the wristband. All the plea from her husband fell on deaf ears as the bouncers threw her out.
Friday, October 28, 2011
LATEST NEWS:NFF SACKS COACH SAMSON SIASIA
Samson Siasia the Coach of Nigeria's senior team, Super Eagles, has been sacked. Obviously,Siasia was sacked as a result of the super eagles' team inability to qualify for the African Cup of Nations. This is the first time Nigeria will not be going for the African cup of nations since 1986.
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, gistmaster gathered was in support of Siasia's sack.
Siasia took over from Austin Eguavon, another ex-international who was also sacked from the senior team based on below expectation performance.
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, gistmaster gathered was in support of Siasia's sack.
Siasia took over from Austin Eguavon, another ex-international who was also sacked from the senior team based on below expectation performance.
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