If you’ve ever watched any of P-Square‘s videos or seen them perform live you must have noticed that only Peter does the major dancing and choreography…many have wondered why his twin Paul has never been seen doing any of the high intensity choreography that has become part of the group’s main selling point and here’s why…he’s lazy!

Yup!  It’s not that he can’t dance he’s just lazy and dance rehearsals are time consuming! Don’t believe me? Well the P-Square twins revealed this interesting tidbit today when they appeared as guests on Beat FM’s 5th anniversary celebration.
Peter (the dancer of the group) revealed,

It’s not that Paul cannot dance, he’s just lazy. The other day, we booked a 7-hour photo session and by the first hour, Paul was already tired
Paul agreeing with his identical twin said,
“It’s true. I don’t like all the gra gra dance, I’m always afraid that I’ll break my bones” he said amidst general laughter. “I prefer the cool moves like that ‘Do Me’ dance”
LOL! So if you’ve ever wondered why Paul doesn’t do any gra-gra dancing…now you know! It’s not a cure for cancer but it’s one less thing we need to wonder about

More@ http://www.gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/10/heres-the-reason-why-p-squares-paul-okoye-doesnt-do-any-gra-gra

The Lagos State Government says it is ready to prosecute employers and landlords of two Ebola survivors in the State who have lost their jobs and homes, despite them being declared Ebola-free. The two cases of stigmatisation had already been referred to the Ministry of Justice for prosecution.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this on Tuesday at a news conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Lagos, saying that it is sad that some employers and landlords would want to stigmatise people who were identified with Ebola and survived the disease.

He also said the First Medical Consultant Centre had been certified Ebola-free and that the hospital had been given the clearance to re-open for business, urging Lagosians to patronise the facility as it is safe.

More@ http://www.gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/fashola-to-prosecute-employers-landlord.html

The super star singers pictured at a press conference today ahead of their Africa Unplugged concert this Sunday at o2 Brixton Academy London...




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The son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Lt. Col Adeboye Obasanjo, who was shot in the ferocious Michika battle between the Nigerian military and Boko Haram has expressed eagerness to return to the battle front.

The revelation was made on Tuesday when former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited the wounded soldier who is recuperating at a government medical facility in Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday.

Atiku, who was in Yola over the weekend to vote in the All Progressives Congress gubernatorial primaries and to collect his permanent voter card on learning that Lt. Colonel Obasanjo was being treated at a government medical facility in Yola, went to visit him Tuesday afternoon.

A Source at the hospital told our Correspondent that Atiku was glad to find the soldier son of former President Obasanjo in high spirit.

According to the source, the former Vice President, who recently mended fences with his former boss was impressed to learn from the injured officer his readiness to return to the front to deal with the insurgents.

The source quoted Atiku to have told Lt. Col Obasanjo that he was impressed to see him display the type of courage associated with his former boss, President Obasanjo.

“He was even marching before me even as he was recovering from gunshots,” the source recounted Atiku as saying.

The Turaki Adamawa was said to have wished Lt. Col Adeboye Obasanjo speedy recovery from the injuries he sustained from gunshot in an operation to push back Boko Haram insurgents from Michika in Adamawa state.

http://www.gisttme.blogspot.com/im-eager-return-battle-injured-obasanjo/

Davido has been nominated for the 2014 MTV European music awards, in the ‘Best African Act’ category.

He is nominated alongside Goldfish (SA), Diamond.(Tanzania), and Toofan (Togo), while fans have an.opportunity to vote for the fifth nominee (wildcard).

Some of the artistes that can be.voted in are, Tiwa Savage, Gangs of Ballet, Mafikizolo, Sarkodie, and
SautiSol.

The event will be held at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom, on 9 November 2014.

Davido has also shared the news on his Twitter page.

Another major nomination Best African Act at the
2014 MTV EMA !!! Thanks to the fans !
— Davido (@iam_Davido) September 9, 2014

http://gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/davido-nominated-as-best-african-act-in-mtveuropean-music-awards/

According to reports, the Cameroonian army has killed “over 100″ Boko Haram fighters who were attempting to enter its territory.

A spokesperson for the country’s government, Issa Tchiroma Bakary reportedly said in a statement, read out on radio, that the army had dealt “a severe setback” to Boko Haram.

The statement said:

“There were no casualties reported on the Cameroonian side after the attack,”

“Our defence forces responded vigorously with mortar fire aimed at the positions held by units of the Boko Haram terrorist group that was behind the attack.”

“The Cameroonian response resulted in over 100 deaths among the aggressors,”

The statement reportedly added that the Boko Haram members were forced closer back to the Nigerian border town of Gamboru Ngala, which Boko Haram allegedly seized over a week ago.

http://gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/cameroonian-soldiers-kill-100-boko-haram-members/

Cythian Morgan dropped a bomb of a possible affair with Krane on her Instagram page Tuesday afternoon when she posted a photo of Dammy Krane sleeping on her famous big boobs and then her belly.

She caption her image:

“And that’s how Dammy fell asleep on my lap! hahahaha I am now a nanny abi?hehehe #Rehearsals”

Looks like Dammy was sleeping indeed and Cynthia was just being naughty but both appeared to be great friends!

Do you think they will make a great couple?


http://gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/is-cynthia-morgan-and-dammy-krane-dating-see-photo/

It’s not news that model/actor IK Ogbonna has moved on from Juliet Ibrahim to another big booty chick…this time a Colomabian model called Sonia Lareinaa.
Four weeks after she announced on Instagram that she had asked her boo IK to buy her a white Range Rover, her wish was granted when he had the luxury whip delivered to her yesterday. She made the announcement of her new ride on Instagram too…
IK is undercover balling!
The actor who recently hit out at allegations of being gay, is so smitten by his new love that he has taken to flaunting their love on Instagram.
See some pics of the new whip and the loved up pair after jump



http://www.gisttme.blogspotcom/2014/09/09/ik-ogbonna-blesses-new-colombian-girlfriend-soniaover-suv-photos/#sthas

This is highly barbaric! A 25-year-old mother was locked in a bathroom for three years and banned from seeing her child because she gave birth to a girl.

The Indian woman found with overgrown nails and torn clothes could not open her eyes in the sunlight.And she wept inconsolably when her daughter did not recognise her.

According to the International Business Times,Chief officer Seema Kumari said:

 'The woman could barely open her eyes in the sunlight, as she had survived in darkness and dim light, closeted in the small space. 'The woman revealed that she was thrown into the bathroom and locked there.She was not allowed to see her child, and given leftover food irregularly. It was as if her in-laws were seeking revenge for not bringing ample dowry and for giving birth to a girl child.'

 Police officials said that the victim was married to Prabhat Kumar Singh in 2010 but soon after the wedding, she was allegedly repeatedly tortured by her husband and in-laws and told to bring in more dowry.When the dowry demands were unmet and she gave birth to a baby girl, she was locked up.

"She was never allowed to go meet her parents. When her relatives visited Darbhanga to meet her, they were dissuaded or shooed away.
"She was also barred from interacting with anybody from outside. She immediately asked for her three-year-old daughter and wept inconsolably when the child could not recognize her,"

The victim was eventually rescued by police after her father Shyam Sundar Singh filed a complaint at the Darbhanga police station.

Below is what Washington Post wrote about president Jonathan's supporters using the #bringback hashtag for his campaign
It was the social media campaign of the year. #BringBackOurGirls awoke the world to the ravages of Boko Haram, an al-Qaeda-linked terror group in Nigeria, and the plight of the millions of people who live in the midst of their insurgency. At the heart of the message were hundreds of missing schoolgirls, abducted in April from the remote village of Chibok by Boko Haram fighters, who vowed to make them into slaves. Continue...


The #BringBackOurGirls hashtag channeled both sympathy from abroad and local outrage and concern in Nigeria, with many angry at the government of President Goodluck Jonathan for being unable to free the captured women.
But four months later, the girls have yet to be brought back despite the efforts of the Nigerian military as well as U.S. counter-terrorism forces deployed in neighboring Chad. More than 200 girls remain missing in suspected Boko Haram captivity. Others have perished from snakebite, illness and deprivation in the wild.

Boko Haram itself has continued its slaughter this summer, and seized more territory in the country's restive northeast. Over the weekend, it stormed towns along Nigeria's border with Cameroon, killing dozens of innocents.

Nigerian forces are now fighting Boko Haram in pitched battles around Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, the main hotbed of Boko Haram's operations. The U.N. reports that at least 1.5 million people have been displaced by the conflict since Jonathan's government declared a state of emergency in May.

But the gravity of the moment hasn't stopped some in Nigeria from appropriating the tragic hashtag for rather cynical purposes. Banners emerged in the capital Abuja over the weekend showing Jonathan alongside a new slogan: #BringBackGoodluck2015. The campaign appears to be the work of supporters of the president, keen for his reelection in presidential polls next February. It's not clear whether Jonathan has officially endorsed the new hashtag, but its seeming ubiquity suggests that he is not opposed to it.

http://www.gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/washington-post-slams-gej-for-using.html

Iyanya and his manager Ubi Franklin flew a private jet to a 'private location' and shared pictures on social media. See more photos after the cut



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Some of you don't know this, but singer/producer OJB Jezreel was involved in a car accident a few weeks ago that left the friend riding with him in a hospital for three whole weeks

Speaking about it for the first time, OJB explains what happened to Encomium magazine
"I was coming from Abeokuta with a friend in his car. I think they didn't tighten the bolt of the tyre very well. By the time we were around Mowe, the tyre gave way and the car tumbled and the glass scattered. My friend was seriously injured. I was also injured but not as badly. After the accident, I couldn't walk very well. I was treated and a few weeks I had to walk around with a stick. I dropped the stick three days ago. I'm a lot better now.
The things that have been happening from the surgery to the accident, it is God. Some people would have died if they had gone through all that I have gone through but God has been gracious to me."

More @ http://gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/ojb-jezreel-talks-about-car-accident-he.html

The Federal Government has reopened First Consultant Hospital in Obalende, Lagos where Liberian Patrick Sawyer, the first case of Ebola in Nigeria, died from complications of the disease. 

In a letter sent to the Lagos state Ministry of Health, the Federal Government said after having undergone three rounds of state-certified decontamination processes according to world standard, the hospital is free to continue its business of administering health care to patients.

The hospital was closed over a month ago after Patrick Sawyer died there. Dr Adadevoh and nurse Ejelonu got infected in the hospital and also later died.

More @ http://gisttme.blogspot.com/2014/09/fg-reopens-first-consultant-hospital.html

In an interview with Encomium magazine, actor, Bob Manuel-Udokwu revealed plans to contest for a seat at the Anambra state House of Assembly in the 2015 general elections under APGA. Bob is the current special adviser to Anambra state Governor on Nollywood and Entertainment.
"I have been in politics since I was given the role of the special adviser on Nollywood and Entertainment in Anambra state under the leadership of this present administration. If you mean I am contesting for a post in the Anambra state House of Assembly, Yes I am interested in vying for a political position in 2015 general elections in Anambra state House of Assembly to represent Idemili North Constituency 1. I want to go to the grassroots" he said
Bob says he sees nothing wrong in Nigerian entertainers venturing into Politics as most of their US counterparts have also done same
"People ask that a lot. Why are people raising eyebrow on it. A lot of people from other sectors have also gone into politics. There shouldn't be an exception. In the US, a lot of entertainers are into politics. Why are journalist always asking this question? We are often called political actors. I don't see anything wrong in entertainers going into politics. I am proud I put Nigeria on the world map as an actor. There is nothing bad in it if I do that in politics as well" he said
Asked who will sponsor him as politics involves a lot of money, the actor said

"Even when you shoot a movie, you need money for it as well. For me, it is not about the financial implication, it is the end result. We need to give hope to younger people. Let those who are sane, people who have been tested go in. I have been tested in the industry, I believe I am up to the task. Money has a role no doubt but we should not forget the end result" he said

More @ http://www.gisttme.com/2014/09/actor-bob-manuel-udokwu-to-contest-for.html#more

Nollywood actor, Damola Olatunji’s 1-year old marriage is in crisis. Damola has been accused by his wife of sleeping with Bukky Awoyemi a Nollywood actress. Damola’s wife, Damilola, in a tell-it-all interview with BON Online told how the actress torn apart her marriage and how her husband has been living with her in her Magodo home, instead of their matrimonial home.



Here’s how BON Online reports it;

I am sad, frustrated and I don’t know where to start from, what did I do to deserve this. I gave my all or is it a sin to love someone who claims to love you. Damola and I didn’t have any issue neither did we have any major quarrel just the normal ups and downs that married couples have but I started feeling uneasy few weeks to our Wedding Anniversary when he rarely pick my calls nor reply my sms promptly and will only call me back in the middle of the night.

Gist started filtering into my ears that Damola was seeing Bukky but I ignored. But when my husband won’t change I asked him and he denied that the only thing between them is work. Until Damola’s brother’s girlfriend called me to tell me that Damola actually brought Bukky to Osogbo and they went to Damola’s uncle home where she made dinner for him before they went into the room to make love and it started to make sense to me because like thrice in the middle of the night I had seen Bukky’s text messages to Damola saying I miss you, I love you and can’t wait to see you. I allowed it to slide because guys in the industry are in the habit of calling themselves darlings and all.

But when I knew I was in serious trouble was when I came home for our Anniversary and Damola didn’t pick me at the Airport. On getting home, I noticed that Damola had packed all our wedding pictures and all my properties into the guest room. While waiting for him I took a look at his ipad and behold I read his messages with Bukky talking about the romantic getaways, the fact that he does not want me again and he professing love to Bukky.

I was at home for 30days and Damola only slept at home once. Later I heard he was with Bukky in Magodo, then I went to see his parents but got the shock of my life, as they told me pointblank that they would only want what their son wants. All my parents efforts to make peace, has been turned down by his parents. I have not spoken to Damola for over 70days as he neither picks my call nor reply my sms.

We will continue to dig into the story to give you the true situation especially Damola and Bukky’s side.

BON Online reports.



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The Council of Babalawos in Northern Nigeria has urged security agencies in the country to investigate a former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff and Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika within 40 days otherwise it would be forced to sue the men for allegedly financing terrorism.

 In a statement made available to PUNCH and signed by its chairman, Mr. Fabunmi Aiyesoro and vice chairman, Mr. Ogunwale Ogunshola, the Council regretted that 48 of its members had died in the hand of the Boko Haram since 2011.
 
“If the Federal Government refuses to do this, our members shall resort to special prayers for 21 days for God’s wrath to befall Sheriff, Ihejirika, their fellow collaborators and Boko Haram members.’’
 
The council further called on the government to dislodge the insurgents from all the forests and villages in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states with immediate effect.
 
“Our members source herbs from forests like Sambisa, Biu, Gwoza and Hong and taking over these areas by this retrogressive group has denied us the opportunity of contributing to the health and well-being of the people.
“Babalawos are Nigerians and deserve the same recognition accorded Imams and Pastors by government. Many churches and mosques have received compensation from state governments for the destruction of their places of worship but not a single

Babalawo has received a condolence message or any form of monetary compensation since the Boko Haram problem started three years ago.’’

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Most of our celebrities, especially music stars, have real names, entirely different from the stage names we have overtime been used to.

Every act comes up with stage names that best fit their brand of music and other brand they represent in the showbiz game.  however we collated the real names of some of our most loved musicians. You will be surprised at the kinds of names your celebs bear.

Davido

Davido, a musician, a Nigerian American recording artist, performer, and record producer. Davido’s real names: David Adedeji Adeleke and he was born November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Wizkid

You all call him Wizkid, Wizzy, Star Boy,  but his actual names are: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. The Nigerian recording artist, songwriter, and performer was born 16 July 1990 in Lagos.

Patoranking

Loved by his voice and his reggae mix, Patoranking’s actual names are  Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie. The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter was  born 27 May 1990 in Lagos, although he is a descent of Ebonyi state.

Don Jazzy

Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records was born Michael Collins Ajereh. He is an Ambrose Alli University graduate.

Dbanj

34 year old Bangalee, Eja Nla, Kokomaster and many more are some of the pseudo names of Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo who is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman.

Dr Sid

Sidney Onoriode Esiri, also known as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and dentist, who is from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos.

Waje

Waje is one Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. Real names  Aituaje Iruobe, WAJE coined out her stage name from the acronym “Words aren’t just enough”.

MI Abaga

His lines get his music lovers on. Nigerian Hip Hop artist Jude Abaga who was born 4 October 1981 is popularly known by stage name M.I

Olamide

25-year-old Olamide is widely loved for his Yoruba fusion of rap and hip hop all together.  The Bariga, Lagos indigene  is known for his blunt and rhythmic act in all his songs. His full name is Olamide Adedeji.

2face

Call him Tu-baba, or 2face and you will still not be wrong. Innocent Ujah Idibia is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.

Chidinma

The story of Chidinma Ekile will not be complete without mentioning MTN. She is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and stage performer. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa.

Tiwa Savage

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, and actress.

Timaya

Timaya, popularly known as Enetimi Alfred Odom, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, who hails from Odi, Bayelsa State and he is the founder of South South hip hop group Dem Mama Soldiers.

Naeto c

He calls himself ‘the only MC with an MSC’, he’s a father, Naetochukwu Chikwe, popularly known as Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.

http://www.celebnob.com/see-real-names-nigeria-music-stars-never-knew/

Many don't like to disclose their age, especially women. But for those that don't care what people think and decided to disclose their age, you will hear people argue that the age they revealed may not be their actual age. People term such age"football age".
These celebrities kinda look older than their ages.


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