VETERAN ACTOR "GRINGORY' DIES AT 70

    Giringory died battling for good health

Veteran actor James Iroha popularly known as Giringory from the nationwide-watched New Masquerade TV comedy series has died at the age of 70.

The news of his death was disclosed by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Segun Arinze, who confirmed it from his son. ‘We at AGN commiserate with his family. May God grant him eternal rest’, Arinze’s statement read.

Earlier this year, the veteran performer granted Nigerian tabloid Saturday Sun an interview where he lamented being poor, sick, and blind. According to the interview, Mr. Iroha could hardly afford the bills for medication to keep him in good health.

‘I am almost begging for food; so I need money to pay my rent, buy my medicines and maybe repair my car’, he said.

‘Giringory’ was a regular on the popular television soap, Masquerade, on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), holding Nigerians spellbound with his acting prowess, especially owing to the comical bent in his performance.

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FUNMI IYANDA TO CLIM MT. KILIMANJARO

On Monday, March 5, 2012 Journalist-Broadcaster Funmi Iyanda will join climbers from over 32 African countries in an advocacy climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.

The project, organized by the Africa UNiTE campaign group, is part of a crusade to end violence against women and girls.

The ‘climbers’, which include Iyanda, South African rock band the Parlotones, SA actress Rosie Motene, human rights lawyer, Ann Njogu, Congolese singer Barbara Kanam, and many other African women and men, are expected to arrive at Africa’s highest summit on Thursday, March 8, 2012, which falls on International Women’s Day.

As part of activities, all African national flags will be displayed and the Africa commitments will be read out.

The climb is expected to last for three days, as the climbers will hike up Kilimanjaro in freezing temperatures,camping outdoors and sleeping in sleeping bags without taking showers. They will then return on the fourth day.

Through this climb, Africa Unite plans to raise global awareness on ending violence against Women and Girls in Africa, as well as secure concrete national commitments from African governments to be implemented by 2015 to end violence against women and girls.

Iyanda is not new to humanitarian causes. She was actively involved in the Occupy Nigeria protests in January and was nominated at the 51st Monte Carlo Television Festival category for ‘Lagos Stories’, an episode of ‘My Country Nigeria’, her three-part documentary on Nigeria.

PROSECUTOR YOU ARE A DISGRACE, GO TO JAIL - BRUNO MARS

The cracked out Las Vegas District Attorney who prosecuted Bruno Mars and Paris Hilton for cocaine just got 9 months in jail and a public ASS-CHEWING from the judge in his own drug case.

Former Deputy District Attorney David Schubert struck a plea deal with prosecutors after cops say they found $40 worth of crack cocaine and an unregistered pistol in his car last March.

As Schubert hung his head in shame, the judge dished out the 9 month jail sentence ... and then trashed him as a "disgrace to his oath as a prosecutor and a lawyer."

Ironically, neither Hilton nor Mars got one single day in jail in their Vegas cocaine cases.

Schubert has until March 12 to turn himself in so he can begin his sentence.

STAR ACTRESS UCHE JOMBO'S DRESS SETS TONGUES WAGGING AT THE PREMIERE OF 'I'LL TAKE MY CHANCES'!

Star actress Uche Jombo is one of the famed movie stars in Nigeria.

The Abia State born actress who came into the movie industry over a decade ago,is blessed with talents and her dexterity in movies has earned her a laudable accolade.

She is well recognized both within and outside the country.

To her credit are hit movies Damage,Holding Hope, Nollywood Huslers etc.which has been premiered in USA,Nigeria and London.

Although, her marital status might elicit debate, but one aspect of the star actress’ existence that no one debates, is her dress sense.

When it comes to panache, spendor and style, the award-winning actress has dose of them. Her ever changing wardrobe and look validate this.

The sexy actress was spotted at the premiere of Ini Edo and Emem Isong's 'I Will Take My Chances', on Friday Feb 24th at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos and she once again set tongues wagging with her outfit.

Miss Jombo proved once again that she is one of the best-dressed women on the screen.

LoL.

EXCLUSIVE: HOW TEJU BABYFACE PROPOSED TO FIANCEE TOBI BANJOKO

Popular comedian and MC Teju Babyface and Lagos-based model Tobi Banjoko are engaged.

The couple began dating a few months ago, but have known each other a very long time, according to sources close to the couple.

Tobi was also present at Teju’s late father’s wake keep in Lagos and burial in Oyo State and was reportedly quite active in the burial activities.

‘Yes it’s true. I feel excited’, Banjoko, who was the winner of the Lagos Carnival beauty pageant in 2010, told NET. ‘He likes what I do, I like what he does, and we understand ourselves perfectly’.

Tobi, an undergraduate at Lagos State University, also represented Ondo State at the 2011 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) beauty pageant, where she emerged as Miss Photogenic.

NET has gathered that Teju popped the big question a few weeks ago, on Valentine’s Day, just a few hours before 2face Idibia proposed to his long time love Annie Macauley.

A source close to the couple tells us Teju called Tobi on Valentine’s Day to meet him at the Southern Sun hotel, Ikoyi Lagos. As Tobi made her way into one of the rooms, she was surprised to see that Teju had decorated it with red roses; he then popped the big question, and of course she said yes.

We called up Teju who was quite reluctant to divulge any information. He only said ‘God dey, patience is a virtue’.

No wedding dates have been fixed yet, but the Introduction will be held in a few months, and we’re told the couple will make Teju’s 1004 Apartment their home after they get married.

 The Hotel Room

 The Ring

Source: www.thenetng.com

POPULAR ACTRESS STELLA DAMASUS BECOMES WOMAN FOR AFRICA AMBASSADOR

Top actress Stella damasus has been appointed the Women For Africa Ambassador .

The sexy thespian was appointed alongside Uganda's Jennifer Ogole and Kenya's Gita Patel.

According to the highly revered actress “Every minute of everyday a woman somewhere is bringing another being into the world. She nurtures, guides, loves and comforts her family. Despite prejudices, she forges ahead, endures hardship drawing on her inner strength. Today she has attained heights that were previously thought to be impossible. I am proud to be an ambassador for ‘WOMEN FOR AFRICA’ and I celebrate the achievements of African Women around the world”.

Women for Africa was birthed from a 20-year desire and passion to see women honoured and appreciated in a celebratory way.

"Everywhere you go in life you see women. Focused, driven, determined, ambitious, resourceful, passionate, talented, inspiring are just some of the characteristics that are embedded in these women".

The maiden edition of ‘Women for Africa Awards’ will be held in London 0n 19th May 2012.It will see a number of women of African origin from the categories awarded for their hard work, efforts, contributions and achievements.

UK BASED 20 YEAR OLD SODIQ ADEOJO JAILED 30YRS FOR MURDER--IBADAN POLITICIAN,YEKINI ADEOJO SAYS"HE IS NOT MY SON"

Alhaji Yekini Adeojo,one of Ibadan’s top politician has finally opened up on the issue of one Sodiq Adeojo who was recently sentenced in the U.K in connection with the death of young Sylvester Akapalara.

Sodiq Adeojo was alleged to have been Chief Adeojo’s son but the well respected politician has since cleared the air on the issue in a telephone chat.

He said; I don’t have any child called Sodiq. Besides, Adeojo is a family name and there could be many Adeojos.

I have said it over and over again that,the boy is not my son.

My children in the United Kingdom(U.K) are Ganiyat Awe nee Adeojo and Mr. Sherif Adeojo.They are both happily married and they are doing fine.My younger son,Moshood Adeojo is here in Nigeria.He’s a student of Igbinedion University,Okada,Edo State.

There is no way I would have denied him if he’s my son.

Sodiq Adeojo,20 years old was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the murder of 17 year-old Sylvester Akapalara on December 29,2010.

Sylvester Akapalara,17,was found dying in the stairwell of the Pelican Estate,in Peckham,South-East London,in December 2010.

He had been chased by a gang brandishing knives and a gun before being shot in the neck and chest,the Old Bailey read.

Sodiq Adeojo, 20, of Peckham,was found guilty in December last year of murder,two counts of attempted murder and having weapons.

He was however sentenced to detention for life with a minimum term of 30 years.

According to Judge Timothy Pontius, Sylvester was in the wrong place at the wrong time.He said further that Sylvester was a promising young athlete of remarkable ability.

Sodiq Adeojo was also given concurrent 22-year sentences for attempted murder and 14 years for having gun.Three other teenagers were cleared and a fifth faces a retrial.

WHO IS THE BEST ROMANTIC LEAD ACTRESS IN NOLLYWOOD?

Many actresses have appeared in popular romantic movies such as Letters to a Stranger (starring Genevieve Nnaji), One in a Million (starring Jackie Appiah), Mortal Inheritance (starring Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde), Kiss & Tell ( starring Monalisa Chinda), and Chelsea (starring Nadia Buari). In your opinion, who is the best romantic actress?

I DIDN'T 'CHANGE GIRLS GONE WILD' 'CAUSE OF JOE WHATHISNAME - MADONNA

Madonna did NOT change the name of "Girls Gone Wild" because of threats from "Girls Gone Wild" creator Joe Francis -- this according to her manager, Guy Oseary.

Oseary tells TMZ ... he found it laughable that Francis claimed victory after allegedly sending Madonna a cease and desist letter, ordering her not to perform her single "Girls Gone Wild" at the Super Bowl.  In fact, Oseary says no one from team Madonna ever received the letter.

As for Madonna changing the name of the song to "Girl Gone Wild," Oseary says they've been tweaking the album for weeks, and decided to make the word "Girl" singular because that's the way Madonna sings it in the song.

Oseary says they have tweaked other titles on the album as well.

And Oseary scoffs at Francis' claim that he owns the title, "Girls Gone Wild," citing a Billboard story that claims there are 50 records called "Girls Gone Wild," including songs by Ludacris, Jagged Edge, T Mills, Lee Kernaghan, Lil Rick and Jackie Kashian.

And finally, Oseary says Madonna doesn't even know who Joe Francis is ... and claims she's completely unaware he's been making threats.

Take that, Joe Francis.

STAR ACTRESS, LAIDE BAKARE DEBUNKS ACCIDENT RUMOUR, EXCLUSIVE PICTURES OF SELF WITH SUV CAR

 Top Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare Okufolire has reacted to news making rounds town of her reported near ghastly car accident over the weekend.

The sultry Yoruba actress, who recently acquired a Range Rovers Sports SUV, debunked rumour spreading like harmattan fire that she was involved in a car crash in her new wonder-on-wheels along Ifo road in Ogun State.

The rumour about her car accident came as a result of an accident involved on that road over the weekend. Though effort to initially confirm the story proved abortive as at the time of filing the first report.

Speaking exclusively with Nigeriafilms.com when contacted about the reported car accident, Laide said she was surprised when her mobile phone started buzzling with calls from people calling her of the reported auto accident.

In her words, “God forbids, I was never involved in any auto accident. Like you know, I have been in Ghana since last week for a movie shoot.

“I really don’t know where the story is coming from. Please help me tell my fans and others that I am hale and hearty. I was never involved in any car accident.”

She then sent pictures of her, taken with her customized Range Rovers Sports SUV reportedly said to have been damaged in the car crash to Nigeriafilms.com.

Source: http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/15992/25/star-actress-laide-bakare-debunks-accident-rumour-.html

EX MISS WORLD AGBANI DAREGO'S UNCLE KIDNAPPED

Just weeks to the burial of the father of Miss World Girl Agbani Darego,her uncle,Apostle Enemenia Darego was abducted days back.

This action was considered as double tragedy to the Darego family that has been in mourning mood.

Apostle Enemenia was on Thursday,February 9,2012,kidnapped on his way home,from a family meeting held in D/Line,Port Harcourt,and Rivers State.

The meeting was towards the burial arrangement of Chief Asenite Kaladokubo Jack who died on January 14,2012.

The deceased is the father of 2001 Miss World,Agbani Darego.

The abductors had earlier demanded N20 million as ransom as a condition for his release but the victim’s relations searched and got some amount of money which was rejected by the kidnappers.

With the charged atmosphere,the Darego family and concerned members went into prayer sessions asking God to intervene in the release of their loved.Miraculously,the Apostle was released a few days later.

As one family member confided in us, They demanded N20 million and the little we got they rejected.All we saw was that on Saturday,February 18,2012 he was released by his abductors.

The security agencies were at their best in making sure that the septuagenarian was released unhurt as the abducted over 70 years old retired staff of the Nigeria Agip Oil Company(NOAC) regained freedom amidst cheers and praise singing to God for keeping him safe.

In his reaction the abducted Apostle thanked Almighty God for his divine intervention and wondered why kidnappers have resurfaced in the state,especially Port Harcourt city.

To him it is not something one should wish his enemy. I used to think it(kidnapping) is a joke until it has happened to us

The burial arrangement of Agbani Darego’s father has however continued amidst tight security.

BEHOLD: THE NEW BENITA NZERIBE

It will be an understatement to say here that top Nollywood actress Benita Nzeribe has really changed.

This is because she has taken her time to lose all the fat that was gradually introducing her to middle age.

Right now,she appears slimmer and more beautiful.

Going by this method,in no time,the Imo State born actress will be competing with her colleagues who are parading the enviable size 10.

Nzeribe was spotted last week at Surulere area of Lagos looking babyish in her shot pink gown and dark color shoes.Her light skin color radiated so much that it spoke volumes on good maintenance.

However,her close pals revealed to us that this actress no longer makes her big cash from acting but is deeply involved in the politics of her home state where she is occupied with campaigns and other deals.