Toni Payne Opens Up about Her Marriage with 9ice, Says ‘I’ve been Called Every Name in the Book…Because I Loved the Wrong Person’

When Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran had their social media relationship breakdown, they were not the only ones who were affected by the backlash of social media users.

Toni Payne, TV host, lifestyle writer and ex-wife to Nigerian artist 9ice was also attacked by her followers when she added her opinion to the discussion.

A number of her followers made reference to the fact that there was once a rumour that she had cheated on her husband with another man in the music industry, Ruggedman.

Toni Payne immediately shut the rumours down by tweeting that she never cheated on 9ice with Ruggedman.

This morning, she again used social media –her Instagram account – to set the records straight. She posted a picture of herself and captioned:

‘The other day I lost my cool when I shud av ignored cos I let people who do not matter get to me. It got me trending in a way I did not like and that for me I can’t ignore. Till today, I get an unreasonable amount of hate for something I did not do. I ignore most times but this time I reacted. I’ve been thru a lot so sometimes I find them hard to ignore, maybe because Iv addressed it to the point that it feels like it will never go away. Iv been called every name in the book, bitch, attn seeker, etc simply because I loved the wrong person but still I held my head high choosing to carry on.

I do my best to stay true to who I am and be a good person. Tho sum may deem it weakness, I’m a free spirit and av no problem baring my soul so yes I’ll admit, even though I’m strong, it sometimes gets to me. Not because their opinions matter but because I even have to deal with it in the first place and most of the time it feels surreal. I understand that not everyone will like me, so they will use anything they can against me. I probably wouldn’t care if it was something I actually did.

Then I’ll accept that It is what it is. I wish I could explain the feeling of being wrongly accused in that magnitude. It’s like a million welts digging deep at your soul, and no one seems to understand you. To some it’s funny, to some it’s a headline, to me, it’s reassurance I have to give my son that a nasty rumor was badly mismanaged. It’s the explaining I will be doing in the years to come.
It’s irritating when it keeps popping up and I have to turn the other cheek but I’m learning each day to always keep my cool. I’m happy and content but also human. Excuse me if I react sometimes to stupidity thrown in my direction.. God gave me a fresh start and for that I should be grateful.. Apologies if I disappointed anyone by clapping back…..I promise next time to try harder to ignore and hopefully this will be the last of it… Xoxo #Osha’

This morning, a new account popped up on Instagram called ‘Mamapikinn’ and the person says she is a friend of Toni Payne and she told the whole story of Toni Payne’s marriage with 9ice.

Photo Credit: Instagram – Toni Payne, Mamapikinn

Ben Murray-Bruce, Tony One Week win their primaries

                                          

Two more people from the entertainment industry have won their Primaries. Singer Tony Oneweek won the APC Idemili North House of Assembly ticket in Anambra state.

Former DG of NTA and chairman of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce won the PDP Bayelsa East Senatorial District during the primaries that held yesterday December 7th.

                                        

Wife Kills Husband Over N10 Tom-Tom Sweets.

 

Detectives attached to the State Criminal Investigations Department, Homicides Section, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State have arrested a housewife for allegedly stabbing her husband to death over N10 TomTom sweet.
The suspect, Aminat Aiyemobola, 22, a mother of two, was said to have stabbed her husband, Babatunde Aiyemobola, 40, to death, using a kitchen knife.
The incident, which occurred at 4, Magbon Alade Street, Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State on October 12, 2014, left many residents gasping in shock.

The incident was reported to the police by the elder brother of the deceased.
Aiyemobola was said to have been asked by his wife to give her N10 so that she could buy TomTom for their little daughter.
But the deceased allegedly refused.

Instead, he chided her for always buying sweet for their kid, adding that she was teaching the girl to have a sweet tooth.
Soon, the couple started quarreling over the issue.

The argument was said to have degenerated into name calling.
And before anyone knew what was happening, the angry woman stormed into the kitchen and came out with a kitchen with which she stabbed her husband three times on the chest.

While undergoing interrogation, Aminat told homicide detectives that she did not know what came over her, leading to her picking the knife.
Aminat reportedly said to her interrogators: “I love my husband.
“He was a very caring man to me and my children.
“Oga, I don’t know what came over me.
“We love each other.
“We’ve been living happily as husband and wife.
“In fact, I don’t know whether I’m under a spell.
“God please forgive me.”

The deceased was a casual worker with an Indian company in Nigeria.

The matter would soon be charged to court.

Why Lynxxx Is Nigeria’s Sexiest Male Musician Of 2014- CityPeople

BY PRUDENCE OKOILU

Award-winning music star, Lynxxx, is the handsome 6 feet 2 inches-tall singer who is a GLOBACOM, and PEPSI Ambassador. He is also the CEO of Syndik8 Records. Once we get past his talent, what is it that keeps the charming hunk sexy? What meets the eye, and cannot but cause a stir?
(1) Is it his personality?

(2) Maybe it’s just in his eyes.

(3) Or maybe it’s the beard!

(4) Again, sometimes it’s what he is wearing.

(5) Could it be his biceps?

(6) Sometimes, it’s just the smile.

To this end, LYNXXX is City People’s sexiest male musician of 2014!


Source:

http://citypeoplegroup.org/i/why-lynxxx-is-nigerias-sexiest-male-musician-of-2014/

OMG Seyi Shay and Ice Prince Dating... Her Instagram Post Has Got People Talking

There seems to be a lot of love going round in the entertainment industry recently and while Seyi Shay and Ice Prince have never been seen as a couple, the singer posted a picture (and caption) on her Instagram page this morning that has got people buzzing.

Seyi Shay and Ice Prince were at The Future Awards Africa 2014 event that happened last night (click here if you missed it) and it seems the two of them shared a ride to their homes after the event.

She posted a picture of them in a car and captioned, ‘Awwwwww!!! Even kissed my big ol’ forehead … Road trip! We ridin’… Le boo, Le Nigg, Le AnR, The Prince n I’

The picture has already generated a lot of comments and guesses about their relationship status – what do you think?

Photo Credit: Instagram – Seyi Shay

APC Primaries: Candidates Emerge in Lagos

Taofeek Adaranijo, immediate past Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), on Sunday won the All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal House of Representatives primary election for Agege Constituency.

Announcing the result, Folasade Ajao, the electoral officer said Adaranijo got 178 votes to defeat Alhaji Abdulkareem Jubreel, also a former Chairman of the council, who got 123 votes, among others.

The other defeated aspirants include Samuel Adejare, who polled 86 votes and Ashimiu Adebayo, who had no vote.

Ajao said that 387 delegates were accredited to vote.

In an interview with newsmen, Adaranijo thanked God for the victory.

“I thank God for this privilege and honour. I thank the people that have voted for me,” he said.

Adaranijo promised to bring in more federal projects to the community if he got elected in 2015.

Yinka Babalola, Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Local Government Affairs said the election was free and fair.

Babalola, who was an observer, said that the people spoke through their votes.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was devoid of violence as there was heavy presence of security operatives.

In Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency, Elijah Adewale defeated five other contestants to win the ticket.

Adewale polled 218 votes to defeat the other aspirants, including the incumbent, Michael Ogunnusi, who got 89 votes.

Wasiu Ogunniyi, the Electoral Officer, who pronounced the winner, said that a total of 383 delegates voted in the primary.

He said that Morufdeen Adefolabi got 76 votes, while Demola Doherty, Abiola Josiah and Thomas Adegbite, got one vote each.

In Mushin Federal Constituency 1,  Adeyemi Alli became the party’s candidate for the 2015 election.

Alli is the immediate past Chairman, Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area.

The Electoral Officer, Ibukun Akinola, who announced the result, said that the primary was free and fair.

He said Alli secured all the 257 votes to defeat the Deji Jakande, who presently represents Somolu Federal Constituency 1.

Alli, while thanking the delegates, said that he would not let them down if elected in the 2015

In Amuwo-Odofin Constituency, Ganiyu Olukolo defeated seven other contestants to pick the ticket.

Funmi Adeyemi, the electoral officer, who announced the result at the Festac Senior Grammar School, said Olukolu polled 191 votes to win the election.

NAN reports that his closest opponent, Tunde Fanusi, had 72 votes.

In Ikorodu constituency,  Babajimi Benson won with 635 votes, followed by his closest opponent, Jimoh Tijani, who had 230 votes.

NAN reports that 941 delegates were accredited at the election in which eight aspirants contested.

Adedeji Ademuyiwa, who led four other officials to conduct the election, announced the result at the venue.

The exercise was monitored by INEC officials and the police provided security.

NAN reports that in Alimosho, the Chief Electoral Officer, Mallam Ahmed Jaji, declared Oluwafemi Adebanjo as winner.

Adebanjo scored 656 votes to beat other aspirants, with the closest to him, Mr Abiodun Mafe, scoring 413 votes.

NAN reports that the primary election, however, had hitches in Kosofe as there was controversy over the status of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, which led to the venue becoming rowdy.

As at 5.12p.m, the election was still unable to hold at the Kosofe Local Government Secretariat, Ogudu venue

Dariye Wins, Nenadi Loses in PDP Senatorial Contest

  Senator Joshua Dariye, who recently returned to PDP, on Sunday emerged winner of the party’s primary election for Plateau Central Senatorial District.

A serving senator under Labour Party (LP), Dariye scored 104 votes to beat four others in the race for the constituency.

The primary, held amidst tight security, was conducted peacefully with all delegates from the five local government areas that constituted the zone displaying spirit of sportsmanship.

Solomon Zang, Chairman of the party’s Electoral Committee, who announced the result, said that 262 delegates voted out of 263.

“I wish to declare that out of the 262 votes cast, Sen. Joshua Dariye got 104 votes with  Alexander Mwolwus coming second with 84 votes.

“On behalf of my committee members, I wish to declare Dariye as the winner of the primaries and so returned elected as candidate of Plateau Central Senatorial District,’’ he said.

Zang said Emmanuel Goar scored 46 votes; Abbas Dayilim, 14; while Satti Gogwim scored 12.

Dariye, in his post election speech, expressed gratitude to God and the delegates for the opportunity and trust bestowed on him.

While thanking the national leadership of PDP and Governor Jonah Jang for allowing him to return to the party, Dariye pledged his allegiance and loyalty to the party and the people of his constituency.

Senator Ibrahim Mantu was the only delegate that did not show up for the primary, which took place at the Pankshin Youth Centre.

In Kafanchan, Kaduna State, incumbent Senator Nenadi Usman of Kaduna South Senatorial District, fell by the way during the PDP primary election in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area.

The Presiding Officer, Nuhu Ibrahim, while announcing the result, said 323 votes were cast and 1 invalid vote while three aspirants, including Usman, Danjuma Laah and Joseph Gumbari, contested for the zone.

Ibrahim said two other aspirants, John Ayuba and Mark Jacob, opted out of the contest before the election.

He said Senator Usman scored 123 votes; Joseph Gummbari, 70; while Danjuma Laah won with 129 votes.

Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian is having a boy...

The mother of two - a boy and a girl - is having another boy. It was revealed last night on their spin off reality show; Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons. Congrats to her!

AT LAST Big Brother Africa Hotshots grand finale See more pictures

Big Brother Africa’s first Hotshot was born last night December 7th when Africa chose Idris as the winner of AfricaMagic’s Big Brother Hotshots. After 63 days of 24/7 drama and thrills, the Tanzanian housemate charmed not only the women of the house, but the entire continent and won himself the amazing $300 000 prize. 

After he’d picked himself up off the floor after the announcement, Idris told IK he was feeling exhausted after the “long ride”. “Big love to everyone in Africa, I have so much love out there, I’m going to give back every single day,” said the man from Arusha. See more photos after the cut... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Thanks to Africans....

Chris Brown Apologizes to Karrueche Tran, Says ‘I Love Hard and React Impulsively When I’m Hurt at Times’

The drama between Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran over the weekend had everyone talking on social media (click here if you missed it).

A lot of people were of the opinion that they should not have used social media to air their relationship secrets and now Chris Brown has taken to his Instagram account to apologize to Karrueche saying he doesn’t think social media was the place to hash out their personal problems.

He shared a pensive picture and captioned, ‘Being young and dumb is one of my strong suits and emotional at best. I love hard and react impulsively when I’m hurt at times. I don’t think social media is a place to air out or hash out personal problems and a nigga feel hella WACK for doing it. So I AM APOLOGIZING I live in a glass house and the same shit that makes me great also is my curse. Everybody know I love that girl. I don’t care how my image my look to the public because I’m still gonna be the best at what I do. I just want baby girl to know I apologize!’

Photo Credit: Instagram – Chris Brown

House Help Kidnaps Kate Henshaw’s Young Nephews In Lagos ( Photo )

  

PLS HELP SPREAD THE NEWS.. THESE BOYS HAVE BEEN KIDNAPPED! LORD LOCATE THEM AND BRING THEM HOME SAFE N SOUND!!! ALERT!!! My Nephews (Rafael and Michael) have been missing since yesterday. They reside in Isheri Magodo Estate. Their parents left them at home briefly with the house help, grandmum and nurse. The maid ran away with the children when the grandmum and nurse went to bed and when the parents returned home the children and maid were gone. All efforts to reach her by mobile has proved abortive. Pls call (darlington) on 08037071370 if u have a any information on them.

WHAT A JEEP....Davido Buys himself A Brand New Range Rover Jeep for Christmas [photo]

Davido just shared this photo on his instagram page. He said it's an early Christmas present to himself for a great 2014. Congrats to him. Her wrote:
"Early Christmas present for myself. Been a great year. Thanks for all the support worldwide. I wouldn't have gone this far without you guys. 2015 gonna be mad!"

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Nathan Sogo: Petroleum Industry Bill…The Best Candidate for 2015

The petroleum industry is the life of the Nigerian economy, official records from the budget of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, shows that the petroleum industry accounted for about 29.1% of GDP and 78% of total government revenues through fiscal year 2012.

In the last fifteen quarters, contribution of the oil sector to national output has continued to decline. The evolving global energy market dynamics suggest an urgent need to take a sober look at the Nigerian oil and gas subsector in particular and the energy sector in general. This is essential, given the importance of the sector to the Nigeria economy. Despite the declining contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) –currently at 13.42%, the extreme dependence of government finances and external trade balances on proceeds from the sector exposes the nation to significant risks from oil price and production shocks.

The PETROLEUM INDUSTRY BILL 2012 is a 223 page document with 362 sections and 5 schedules. The Bill is divided into 9 parts, which proposes to cover the entire spectrum of the oil and gas industry. The PIB seeks to establish a legal, fiscal and regulatory framework for the petroleum industry in Nigeria in order to rejuvenate the sector which experts believed has been stagnant for many decades.

Background to the Bill
The PETROLEUM INDUSTRY BILL 2012 is the culmination of several years of efforts at industry reform. The process began under President Obasanjo in 2000, with the establishment of the Oil and Gas Implementation Committee (“OGIC”). OGIC issued a report and policy document, which was later approved by the Yaradua government and resulted in the Petroleum Industry Bill 2008 being forwarded to the 6th National Assembly. The Petroleum Industry Bill 2008 went through several redrafts including a wholesale amendment by the executive arm of the government (the Interagency Team Draft) but ultimately failed to pass during the 6th National Assembly.

Fundamental Objectives
•Vests Oil & Gas resources in the sovereign State of Nigeria.
•Separates policy, regulation and commercial activities
•Licenses, leases and permits granted only through guided procedures established by the Act.
•Any company shall apply and be granted leases, permits in accordance with the PIB.
•Management and allocation of petroleum resources in accordance with the principles of good governance, transparency, and to promote sustainable development and economic value to Nigeria.
•Guarantees government participation in licenses or leases and in the exploitation of natural gas..
•Honor international environmental provisions and obligations.
•Encourages community relations and the development of Nigerian Content.

Economic Benefit of PIB
Nigeria’s annualized real GDP growth forecast averaged 7.5% in 2010 and continues to maintain this momentum into 2015 barring any major unforeseen circumstances. Also, oil demand was expected to rise by an estimated 288,000b/d in 2010 to 395,000b/d in 2015, representing 6-7% average annual growth rate. Nigeria’s oil revenue has been on the exponential climb as the prices of crude oil have continued to surge giving the country a range of 55% to 60% over and above the 2011 budget benchmark price of $65.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, revenue from oil exports rose by 46% to $59billion in 2010 as prices increased and companies raised output on improved security in the Niger Delta. Nigeria earned $196 billion from oil and gas exports in the four years up to 2010 with oil revenue accounting for 80% of government income and 95% of foreign exchange income between 2010 and 2020, it is projected that there will be a cumulative growth of 49.6% in Nigerian oil and gas liquids production, with volumes rising steadily to 3.5 million b/d by the end of the 10-year forecast period. Oil consumption is set to increase by 96.6%, with growth slowing to an assumed 7.5% per annum towards the end of the period and the country using 567,000b/d by 2020. Gas production is expected to rise to 80 billion cubic meters by the end of the period. With demand rising by 246% between 2010 and 2020, export potentials should increase to 35 billion cubic meters, largely in the form of liquified natural gas.

Despite federal government’s receipt of about 95% of accruing oil revenue after costs, an estimated 70% of the 150 million residents in Nigeria live below the poverty line with the attending social and environmental consequences. The proposed PIB seeks to enhance the drive to reduce the pervasive unemployment scourge while spreading the oil wealth more equitably through establishing linkages between the petroleum industry and other critical sectors of the Nigeria economy.

In line with global best practices, it will create better room for environmental protection of the Niger Delta, and stiff sanctions for defaulters – oil spillage, deforestation etc. No doubt, government revenues will see a massive boost from the various taxes that will accrue to government coffers, especially from the following sources: Joint Venture Cash Calls Royalty, Petroleum Profit Tax, Rent, NNPC earnings from crude oil sales, proceeds from domestic market, and penalty from gas flared, pipeline licenses and other fees, excise and VAT on domestic crude. Hopefully, with transparent dealings by all concerned, the $6billion theft of crude oil in the country will be checkmated.
Necessary skills set will find their place in the oil and gas industry. It will be illegal for foreigners to contend with Nigerians for the same job positions. They will be under studied by local counterparts for necessary skills transfer and materials sourcing this will create more jobs will be created for Nigerian contractors especially in the oil producing states to fully address the long years of maximum neglect they have suffered through lopsided political actions. It is often said that Nigeria has more gas than oil. The future of gas in the country will find expression through the massive investment that will flow to the gas utilization sector, fully maximizing its use in homes, and boosting the power sector as well. The heady subsidy scheme that has become a racket for saboteurs will go with full deregulation and liberalization of the downstream sector.

Conclusion
The continued delay in the passage of the PIB was responsible for the large scale abuses and illegalities being witnessed in the nation’s oil sector? Yet those who should put pressure on the National Assembly over the fate of this all important bill could best be said to have expressed mere casual interest or at worst curious indifference. The relentless crude oil export decline, which has already savaged the budgets of Federal, States and Local Governments in 2014, will increase the economic hardship being experienced now and might reduce GDP growth next year. Even at the projected 5.8% for 2014, few new jobs have been generated relative to the volume of job seekers turned out by our schools annually. Slower growth will certainly exacerbate the intractable situation with respect to mass unemployment particularly among the youths.

I pray and hope that PIB will be voted in come 2015 before any GEJ, GMB, AA.

Photo Credit: Dreamstime | Miriam Doerr

AfroCandy Sends A Message to Kim Kardashian & Maheeda about Nude Pictures, Says ‘I Set the Pace Don’t Copy No B*tch’

Yesterday controversial singer Maheeda set the internet ablaze with her completely nude pictures that were quickly picked up by her Instagram followers.

Well soft porn star AfroCandy made her thoughts known about the pictures that were circulating by making a reference to Kim Kardashian.

Interesting thing to want to set the pace for don’t you think?

Ekiti Prison Explosion: 193 Escaped Prisoners Recaptured

The Nigerian Prison Service (NPS) has recaptured 193 of the 300 prisoners that escaped from the Federal Prison in Ado-Ekiti over the weekend.

You will recall that the prisoners escaped in the aftermath of an explosion that occurred at the prison.

NPS spokesperson, Ope Fatinikun, confirmed the news,Y Naija reports.

Stating that the search for the remaining escapees was still ongoing, Fatinikun said “the nearest communities and neighbouring states of Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Osun, Kogi and Kwara states to be vigilant and watch out for suspicious individuals and report them to the nearest Prisons or Police stations”.

Photo Credit: Dreamstime.com

Girls Night Out! Genevieve Nnaji, Oluchi Orlandi, Ojy Okpe and More Enjoy a Night of Fun

Genevieve Nnaj, Oluchi Orlandi, Ojy Okpe and more of their friends enjoyed a night of fun and catching up in New York City last night.

The gorgeous women shared pictures of their girls’ night out on Instagram as they bonded over drinks and food.

Sidebar – Don’t you just love Genevieve afro?

Photo Credit: Instagram – Genevieve Nnaji | Oluchi Orlandi

OMG...See these pics of Wiz Khalifa & half naked lingerie model

Lingerie model and video vixen Carla Howe shared some raunchy photos of herself and rapper Wiz Khalifa on her instagram page. When her followers asked her what was going on, she said they were making a music video...so these are like BTS pics. See more photos after the cut...