PSQUARED'S NEW SINGLE ''ALINGO'' LEAKS

Psquared have a snitch in Squareville! Peter took to his Twitter page yesterday and sent this to his fans ''OMG... so we have a snitch in SQUAREVILLE. noticed our song just got leaked. : (ALINGO!ALINGO!ALINGO)'', ''since it got leaked.. this is the clean version of ALINGO''. Their new single leaked so they decided to give their fans the link to listen to the real thing! makes sense! Follow the link and lets know what you think of the song.
http://t.co/lUVXDDaZ

RICK ROSS COVERS ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

Rapper Rick Ross is the on the cover of the August issue of Rolling stone magazine, putting him on the cover is unusual as previous stars who've fronted the magazine in the past have been fit and trim and skinny, so the choice of Ricky Rozay is a bit unconventional. Past covers have had President Obama, Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse, Madonna, Micheal Jackson, Transformers bombshell Meagan Fox, Jayz, Kanye and 50cent, Johnny Depp, Taylor Swift and a whole lot of others (see what i mean), anyway here's the cover

He's a whole lotta man and you'll be seeing aaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllll of this if u'v bought your ticket for the Summer jam fest on Friday at the Eko hotel and suites. One more reason to go out and get your ticket, haha!

LAGBUS TO CARRY PASSENGERS FREE FOR RAMADAN CELEBRATION

The Lagos state government has directed the management of the state transport company, LAGBUS to offer free rides to residents on Sallah day.
In a statement by the PRO of LAGBUS, Mr Durojaiye Olanrewaju ''the gesture was the organisation's contribution to the eid festivities''

The free bus rides wilol be from 6am to 10pm on all the 46 routes of the LAGBUS service.

LAGOS READY FOR RICK ROSS AT THE 2012 SUMMER JAM

Lagos is ready and waiting to party with American rapper Ricky Rozay. The rapper will be performing on Friday, the 17th of August at the Expo centre of the Eko hotel and suites for the 2012 Summer jam organised by St eve magazine and Trace urban.

Tickets are available on www.afritickets.com.

PRESIDENCY SAYS POWER SUPPLY TO REACH 9000 MW IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS

After reaching a record breaking power supply output of 4237MW, with a reserve of 70MW last week, the presidency has revealed that power supply will reach 9000MW in the next few months.
A statement from the Senior special assistant to the president on Public affairs revealed the administration would achieve this number, when it completed 10 projects under the National integrated power plants (NIPP) project. The projects on completion will add 4960MW to the National grid.
The power projects anticipated are Ihovbor in Edo state (451MW), Omotosho in Ondo state (451MW), Olorunsogo in Ogun state (750MW), Sapele in Delta state (451MW), Geregu in Kogi state(434MW), Egbema in Imo state (338MW), Gbarain in Bayelsa state(225MW), Omoku in Rivers state (225MW), Calabar in Cross river state (561MW) and Akoji in Abia (1074MW).
The Federal Government, in a statement by Mr Olusanya Awosan said ''this administration met 10 abandoned NIPP projects and has successfully revitalised all. More importantly, they are all within the range of 95 - 100 percent completion stage and are awaiting gas supply which government has taken very concrete steps to address.

Source - Business news

SASHA P OUT WITH NEW SINGLE ''BAD GIRL''

It's been a while coming but First lady of Storm records Sasha P is finally out with her brand new single ''bad girl p''. Great song.

TRAIN HITS VAN IN IKEJA

Just got this from Gidi traffic, no details yet. will get back to you later with more details.

BOKO HARAM IN PEACE TALKS WITH GOVERNMENT?

According to the voice of America, a spokesperson for the militant Islamic group, Boko Haram, Habu Mohammed claims that the sect is engaged in talks with the government in a bid to end the violence inflicted in the northern part of Nigeria.
In a statement obtained by the VOA Habu Mohammed who claims to be a deputy to Boko Haram leader Sheikh Abubakar Shekau says the militant group decided to initiate the discussion in response to numerous appeals for peace in the country. The sataement was given to the VOA in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Nigerian government has not officially confirmed whether or not it is in peace talks with the group.

Boko Haram has been responsible for a slew of deadly attacks in Northern Nigeria including the bombing of the U.N building in Abuja.

NIGERIAN PARENTS JAILED IN THE U.K FOR BEATING THEIR CHILDREN

A Nigerian couple in the U.K, Joseph and Gloria Musa were jailed for 7 years each for beating their children, claiming they were possessed by evil spirits! They beat their children with brooms, wires and hoovers and gave their one year old baby a morphine overdose which nearly killed her.
 Five of the kids were rescued when when the eldest passed a heart wrenching note out through the window of their home. The note read '' my mum is the worst mum ever because she can't cope with the five of us, her broken hand and being pregnant, she always leaves me out, so i always starve and i am forced to work. if i don't get enough housework done, i am beaten without mercy with the wooden end of a broom. i have scars all over me to prove it. i can't stay here, i would like a new mum''. The note was found by a neighbor who called the police.
The couple claimed they were victims of a conspiracy and alleged that there was a witch-hunt against them by a prosecution witness, who they claim gave evidence because she wanted to ''steal'' their children away from them.
As they left court after the sentencing, the couple screamed their innocence ''we are innocent, this is a miscarriage of justice. The two will be deported back home after they serve their sentence.

OMOTOLA JALADE'S TWITTER ACCOUNT VERIFIED

She recently was named the most popular female celebrity in Nigeria with 78,362 followers on twitter and and 727,963 friends on facebook. The award winning actress has joined the ranks of Nigerian stars with verified Twitter accounts - D'banj, Genevieve,Oluchi, Asa, Jesse Jagz, Brymo, Dencia and Osaze Odemwingie.

When ''Supergirl'' singer Dencia had her Twitter account verified recently people were wondering why what it took to get an account verified and why Omotola and M.I did not have verified accounts. She has a verified account now, the countdown begins for Rita Dominic, Stephanie Okereke, Funke Akindele and Ini edo!

RIHANNA SAYS LOSING CHRIS BROWN WAS LIKE LOSING HER BEST FRIEND

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey travelled to Barbados for an in-depth, no holds barred interview with singer Rihanna on her career, family, family, relationships and the infamous incident with then boyfriend Chris Brown.
The star talked about the night ex boyfriend Chris battered her ''it was embarrassing, it was humiliating, i lost my best friend, i was resentful,i held a grudge, i was dark''

The full interview airs on OWN on the 19th of August, 2012.

POLICE OFFICIALLY DROP MURDER CHARGE AGAINST BANKER SUSPECTED TO HAVE KILLED LASTMA OFFICIAL

Mrs Yinka Johnson, the staff of Standard IBTC who was alleged to have killed a LASTMA official while on duty has been freed of the murder charge brought against her by the Nigerian police. On further investigation of the case, the Police, LASTMA officials, eyewitnesses and members of the press visited the scene of the accident on Monday and determined that it was not Mrs Johnson's car that hit and killed the deceased LASTMA official, Hammed Balogun. The Police officially dropped the case after convincing eye witness accounts, coupled with video and pictures of how the accident happened.

She was instead charged with one-count of reckless driving and made an appearance in court today.She was granted bail and the case was adjourned by the judge till the 3rd of September.

PHCN WORKERS WITH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE TO GET 8 MILLION NAIRA SEVERANCE PACKAGE

The severance package to be paid by the Federal governmment to PHCN staff in the on-going privatisation process will range from 8 million to 38 million. The least qualified staff with a school certificate holder will go home with 8 million while the highest officer would go home with 38 million. The Minister of power, Bart Nnaji revealed this on Monday while addressing State house correspondents in Abuja after a briefing with President Goodluck Jonathan.

The Minister refuted the insinuations from several quarters that the PHCN staff were receiving a flat payment of N85,000. ''the talk about some staff going home with N85,000 is from people who have a different mission'', ''the PHCN unions are constituting themselves as outlaws'' the Minister commented.

KIM KARDASHIAN TALKS ABOUT ''GROWING OLD'' WITH KANYE

The reality star talked with NY Magazine on her relationship with Boyfriend Kanye West. On fashion and working with boyfriend Kanye, hear her - ''if we have a design meeting or he has one, we come back and talk about how our meeting went. it's cool cause you can definitely get more in-depth with someone who actually knows what you are talking about'', '' when this whole life is done and it's just the two of us sitting somewhere when we're 80 you want to have things to talk about that you have in common. I think that's something i didn't value as highly as a quality i cared about in someone''.

Kim is such a hopeless romantic, i hope this one works out for her and i hope she doesn't mind wearing only black and white till she's 80!

CODE OF CONDUCT BUREA INVESTIGATES ASSETS OF GOVERNORS,MINISTERS

The Chairman of The Code of conduct bureau Mr Sam Saba revealed yesterday that the CCB has commenced the verification of the personal assets of Governors and Ministers based on the assets declaration forms filled and presented them.
The CCB recently gave the Governors of the 36 states states and the Federal ministers a three month deadline to declare their personal assets, a directive which they had complied with. The CCB chairman maintained the determination of the board to recommend any of the officials found wanting for prosecution by the Code of conduct Tribunal.
Mr Saba revealed this during a visit by the founder of the Deeper Life bible church Pastor W.F Kumuyi whom he hailed ''the truth is that the quantum of money being taken out of Nigeria everyday is enormous. if not for the blessings of God this country would have been bankrupt a long time ago, that is why we thank God for the intervention of Men of God like Pastor Kumuyi''. When asked by journalists why CCB never scrutinised the personal assets of some pastors who allegedly own fleets of cars and private jets he responded ''our jurisdiction does not extend to pastors and other religious leaders''

ANOTHER SHOOTING IN AMERICA

A gunman in Texas shot and killed two people before being shot by law enforcement called to the scene near Texas A and M University. This incident comes just one month after the Aurora cinema shooting where a gunman went wild during a viewing of Batman the'' dark knight rises'' killing fourteen and injuring several others and barely a week after another gunman killed seven Sikhs at a Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The three people confirmed dead were the gunman, a constable, Brian Bachmann and an unidentified civilian. Three people were also injured. Authorities say the shooting happened around noon a few blocks away from the University. Details are a bit sketchy but it seems the constable was called on the scene to oversee an eviction and the was shot by the gunman in the process.

FEDERAL GOVT DECLARES 20TH AND 21ST RAMADAN HOLIDAY

The Federal government in a statement signed by the Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior Abba Moro declared Monday August 20th and Tuesday August 21st public holidays for the Eid -el-Fitri celebration. The celebrations mark the end of the one month fasting period for adherents of the Islamic faith. Yepeeeeeeee it's going to be a long weekend. Plenty of ram meat too!

WIZ KID AND CANADIAN RAPPER KARDINALL OFFISHALL DO A COLLABORATION

Wizkid is at it again! he is partnering with celebrate Canadian rapper Kardinall offishall on a new song. The rapper tweeted to his followers

The two musicians are currently signed to Akon's music label Konvict music. Akon and Kardinall seem to have amazing chemistry together as Akon has featured on a few of his songs like dangerous and body bounce

Wizkid has previously collaborated with The game, Wale and Young jeezy. Can't wait to hear this new one.

OMAWUMI AND M.I TO HOST HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS

The Hip-Hop world awards, alternatively known as the Headies will be hosted by the incomparable duo of singer-songwriter Omawumi and Chocolate city rapper M.I. The Headies which will be holding at the Eko hotel and suites on Saturday, October 20th is the 7th edition of the award show, which is seen by many in the entertainment industry as the premiere acknowledgement of talent in the Nigerian music scene.
The show's executive producer Ayo Animashaun said the pair were selected in line with the awards tradition of picking talented and inspiring entertainers to front an award ceremony that parades some of the continent's biggest entertainers.
Both M.I and Omawumi have been past Headies winners. Omawumi won the 'next rated' award in 2009 going home with a brand new Kia Optima as her prize while M.I is a veteran at the Headies having won a total of 9 awards till date.

The duo promises a night of fun at the awards show ''it's been fun, fun, fun for me, from the photo shoots to all the meetings, rehearsals, fittings and interviews, i can see that i'm going to have the fun of my life and i promise this years guests will have even more fun. Me and M.I go craze''

BEYONCE RELEASES PICTURES OF IVY BLUE AT WATCH THE THRONE CONCERT

The beautiful singer is a lot less private these days. Maybe that's what having a baby does to you? She recently released personal pictures on tumblr of Ivy Blue at her first concert- her dad's watch the throne concert with Kanye, hanging out with sister Solange and other family members in with a private jet in the background, playing with husband Jayz, pushing her on a swing and a few more different ones of the star and her family in a completely relaxed mode on holiday, in her home state of Texas. Enjoy

ivy blue wearing a watch the throne concert tee

Beyonce with sister, Solange ans mum Tina

Beyonce,Solange and cousins, infront of their private jet.

Beyonce

Beyonce and hubby, Jayz