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Former governor of Lagos State and APCChieftain, Bola Tinubu, has received an honorary doctorate degree in Political Science and Diplomacy from Adeleke University in Osun State, The Nation reports. The ceremony commemorating the awarding of the degree is said to have taken place over the weekend‎

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke kept his relationship with 23 year old Lithuanian girlfriend Dana Kinduryte well under wraps. The couple who met last year have welcomed their first child together – a baby boy born on the 1st of September at the Grady Hospital, Atlanta. According to reports, Jim Iyke kept this relationship a closely guarded secret because "After trying a few relationships in the industry at home, I didn't want the circus and misconceptions that came from close scrutiny so I spared no expense and resources to protect this relationship and my baby. This time last year I was in depression over my mom's death. This time around I'm in tears of joy"‎

The footballer turned a year older yesterday and spent the special day with his wife and children. More photos after the cut.‎

Like Olamide, Phyno inks deal with Sports Bet company Posted by Kayode Badmus, 2 days ago Nigerian rapper, Phyno has inked another endorsement deal with indigenous betting company, Naira Bet. The rapper signed the new deal earlier today with a rep of the company, Akin Alabi while Skuki were on hand to support him. He took to Instagram to share the news with his followers. Like his friend and collaborator, Olamide ,who has endorsement deals with Etisalat, Guinness and Sure Bet, Phyno is now a multiple brand ambassador as he also represents Airtel, Guinness and now Naira Bet. The amount involved in the deal has however not been disclosed...   Read More at  thenet.ng/2015/09/like-olamide-phyno-inks-deal-with-sports-bet-company/  Follow us: @theNETng on Twitter | theNETng on Facebook

 2face Idibia has unveiled a list of artistes who will be performing at the All Star Tribute Concert for his 40th birthday. On the list is Burna Boy, Sound Sultan, Wizkid, Blackface, Seyi Shay, Timaya, Wande Coal, Omawumi, Patoranking and Basketmouth as the host. ‎

Former MBGN and Flavour's new baby mama shows off her figure a month after giving birth to her daughter. ‎

Music act and M.I's younger brother, Jesse Jagz has said he does not believe in going to church. Explaining further on what he means, the singer said he believes a man has to build his relationship with God and not necessary go to church before he builds one. Jagz said despite growing up in the household of God (a church) he has not been to one in the past 8 years (and that's the time he stated becoming popular). Hear him; Quote "I think every human is spiritual. Prayer is communication with God and there is no definite way of communicating with God. My dad was a pastor so we grew up in church. However, I have not gone to church in eight years. I believe education does not only exist within the four walls of a school the same way God does not only exist in a religious institution. He exists on his own. Growing up in church has made me realise the most important thing is to have a relationship with God. Human beings take religion too seriously."‎ ‎

Former Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, says no anti-corruption agency in the country can probe him. He made this statement due to reports that Amechi along with some Gov were being probed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and related offences Commission, ICPC. However, Chief Tony Okocha, a former aide to Amaechi, said that the former governor was not afraid of ICPC or the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as long as the probe was not a witch-hunt. Okocha, however, recalled that the ICPC and the EFCC had not vacated a court order stopping any of them from investigating any Rivers Government official and as such could not probe him. He stated: "I have always said that Amaechi is not afraid of the EFCC or the ICPC as long as such probe is not a witch-hunt. Again, there is a court order that the EFCC or other agency like it cannot probe any government official in the state. Wike is a beneficiary of that court order. "Until that court order is vacate

Tinsel actress Osas Ighodaro recently starred in an American movie titled Where Children Plays. The movie tells the story of an abusive father. It features Grammy award winning singer Macy Gray, Teyonah Parris, Brian White and Edwina Findley Dickerson In the past Osas starred in two international movies which include Hookers in Revolt and Cadillac Records.‎

Janet jackson wants the world to know that she's still owns her position at the top of the entertainment industry globally. She has released the cover art for her bold and brave new album 'Unbreakable'. That's not all. According to reports the album will find it ways to stores on October 2nd. ‎

‎Julius Agwu has made his first appearance on TV following his surgery and the ace comedian is simply thankful. He spoke to Channels TV and explained that: Jumping all the hurdles and challenges of life, so many of us don't really know what is going on inside. Nobody carries signboard of ill-health. So, I never realized what was happening, I just noticed that at some point, I was losing weight. Initially, I was working out trying to look shapely, because as soon as you clock 40 you begin to take some of those things seriously. I just noticed the over-work, stress and everything. In Nigeria, we really don't rest, we hustle and hustle, we just keep working but oyinbo (white men) will work for vacation and settle, you know, rest. But our own, we hustle and even when we die, we're still working as ancestors through consultations I just realised that once in a while, I would have headache, take the normal pain relievers and it will go down until I had a seizure and was

Nigeran Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, was subdued by fellow passengers and crew aboard a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam on December 25, 2009 after he allegedly tried to detonate an explosive device as the plane descended toward Detroit. Dutch authorities confirmed that the detained suspect had flown from Nigeria to Amsterdam and then on to Detroit with a valid US visa. Nigerian officials said on December 26, 2009 that he had boarded a KLM flight from Lagos after undergoing normal security checks at the airport. ‎ ‎ An airport cleaner has been arrested with the sum of $271,135 (about N53m) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, it has been learnt. The suspect, Mr. Tijani Owolabi, who works as an airport cleaner was arrested by the aviation security personnel of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria while trying to carry the huge sum of money through the screening point. According to a statement which quoted the Deputy General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN

They both look good together 

American media personality, Wendy Williams has weighed in on rapper, Nicki Minaj's MTV VMA spat with singer and host of the day, Miley Cyrus. While picking up her award, Nicki Minaj had referred to Miley as a 'bitch' over comments the latter made in the media about her. Wendy who claimed not to have watched the VMA as she was on tour agreed to seeing the clip and went on to reveal she was disappointed at Nicki's actions. Speaking to HuffPost Live on Wednesday in an interview, the 51-year-old stated that the rapper was almost twice the age of the singer and had no reason to fight a 'kid' "I was very disappointed in Nicki and I don't have an opinion on either one of the girls — bad, good or indifferent, they're both talented in their own way. I just feel that Nicki is like twice Miley Cyrus' age and it would have been nice if Nicki would have just taken her award, rolled her eyes and looked at the camera and then kept it moving."

American media personality, Wendy Williams has weighed in on rapper, Nicki Minaj's MTV VMA spat with singer and host of the day, Miley Cyrus. While picking up her award, Nicki Minaj had referred to Miley as a 'bitch' over comments the latter made in the media about her. Wendy who claimed not to have watched the VMA as she was on tour agreed to seeing the clip and went on to reveal she was disappointed at Nicki's actions. Speaking to HuffPost Live on Wednesday in an interview, the 51-year-old stated that the rapper was almost twice the age of the singer and had no reason to fight a 'kid' "I was very disappointed in Nicki and I don't have an opinion on either one of the girls — bad, good or indifferent, they're both talented in their own way. I just feel that Nicki is like twice Miley Cyrus' age and it would have been nice if Nicki would have just taken her award, rolled her eyes and looked at the camera and then kept it moving."

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, 30, took to instagram today to announce the end of her second marriage to Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger, 40, after being married for just two years. Avril posted the pic on the left of their wedding on instagram and wrote; "It is with a heavy heart that Chad and I announce our separation today. Through not only the marriage, but the music as well, we've created many unforgettable moments. We are still, and forever will be, the best of friends, and will always care deeply for each other. To all our family, friends and fans, thank you sincerely for the support." Avril was married to Sum 41 rocker Deryck Whibley from 2006 to 2010. He just remarried over the weekend.

September is a month of Fashion! To celebrate the wave-making Global Fashion industry, Lisa Folawiyo of Jewel by Lisa is the cover girl and in quite a revelatory interview; she talks to us about life, fashion and money.

Venus Williams graduated last month from Indiana University East with a Bachelors in Business Administration. It's her second college degree, after she earned an Associates from the Art Institute in Fort Lauderdale in 2007. Williams, 35, did not previously have a lot of time for college, as she made her professional tennis debut at the age of 14. In the years since, she has won seven Grand Slam titles, as well as serving as CEO of her interior design firm V Starr Interiors and creating a fashion line called EleVen. Williams also owns a couple of Jamba Juice francises. So a business degree is certainly going to help her a lot. In a statement, she said: "I've learned so much. It was always my dream to have a business degree and I ended up going to art school so many times, but in the back of my head I felt like I needed the tools to be a better leader, to be a better planner, to be better at all of the things I wanted to do in my businesses because I'm so hands-on,"

In a recent interview with NET, Mavin records CEO Don Jazzy opened up to the entertainment platform on why record label don't last long in Nigeria. Don said "I think I was born to do this, there are other record labels doing well also but in my research, I don't think there's any record label that's as passionate about the careers of their artistes as much as I am. I'm over passionate about my artistes. Until the last man blows, am not happy, I think about their success before I think about making money but most labels are always interested in making back the money they've invested and making profit." Don Jazzy also said a record label should not be greedy and should be passionate about its artistes. "Don't you ever worry about the money you spend and the possibility of not recouping it, I believe in the talent that God has given me, and I believe I'll make many more hit songs, so if you believe in what you are doing and you work very hard

In the past we hear things like corruption must go and this is how they kicked it out

Two sisters in India, one of whom is only 15-years-old, have been "sentenced" to rape.  Her father has also Lodged a complaint saying that his family has been harassed, not just by the family of the woman who has eloped, but also by the police. The Khap panchayat, or village council has now decided that the barbaric "punishment" will be inflicted on the sisters as retribution. Sumit Kumar, another brother of Meenakshi, said that 'the Jat decision is final', adding, 'The police said anyone can be murdered now.' Amnesty International has however launched a petition calling on India's authorities to interveneimmediately and protect the two sisters.