Nigerian Songstress, Tiwa Savage BET Awards Dress Causes Stir

Tiwa who was nominated in the ‘Best International Act’ category stepped out in a navy blue dress with a completely sheer upper body and finished off her look with gold ear-rings, a gold embellished clutch and let her hair down but she was however criticized by some of her fans and fashion enthusiasts for wearing the revealing outfit.

The Eminado crooner who was recently accused of descending on a member of staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company for being “rude” to her was also criticized by her fans when she released her music video ‘ Wanted’ in May.

Davido ended up winning the award for Best International Act, Africa 2014.

Meanwhile Tiwa has been nominated alongside Flavour in the ‘Artiste of the Year’ category at the 2014 edition of the Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA) has been which will hold on Saturday, 13th September, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.

JUST IN: SSS Arrests NFF President Maigari

Latest reports coming in from Abuja, the Federal Capital Terrotiry, indicate that the President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Aminu Maigari, who was arrested in Abuja early hours of Friday, 4 July, 2014 by the Nigeria State Security Services (SSS), has been released.

It was gathered that no reason was given for his arrest.

Earlier reports had stated that Maigari was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja by security operatives after he returned to the country with the Super Eagles.

Analysts are already saying the arrest of the football boss may be connected to the sacking of the entire board of the NFF by a court in Jos, Plateau State on Monday, 30 June, 2014.

According to the court order, Maigari and his board members were restrained from acting as administrators of the NFF.

The suit was filed by former Nigeria Premier League chairman Rumson Baribote, who requested the court to restrain Maigari and all the committee and congress of the NFF from managing the affairs of football matters in Nigeria.

Hon. Justice P. L Lot of the Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos granted the Order of Interlocutory Injunction restraining the president of the NFF, the executive committee members as well as the NFF Congress from running affairs of Nigerian football pending the determination of the Motion on Notice before the court.

Gongnews.net had reported that Maigari have queries to answer with the security agencies one of which was the issue of his alleged fake grade III Teachers certificate with which he contested the office of NFF president.

As at the time of compiling this report, the NFF has not released any statement on the arrest of Maigari neither deny the news of the fake certificate scandal charged against him.

Meanwhile, Channels TV reports that coach Stephen Keshi led the Eagles into the country in the early hours of today.

The Nigerian national football team were ousted from the Mundial after they were defeated 0-2 by France in the round of 16 of the football showpiece.

In an interview with sports writers at the airport, coach Keshi said the team would have loved to progress beyond the round of 16 but expressed gratitude to God for the outing in Brazil.

When asked on media reports of his resignation immediately after the match against France, Keshi was reported to have said that he had not resigned.

It could be recalled that it was reported on Thursday, 3 July, 2014, that Keshi had been offered a new contract by the Nigerian football governing body.

The report also added that Keshi had not said whether he would accept the offer or not.

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Banky W is taking the Lagos Party Groove to Ibiza! All About the Exclusive CÎROC Blue Stone Event

It’s about to go down for Banky W!

The Nigerian singer has been invited to attend the CÎROC Blue Stone – an international celebration to be held in Ibiza later this month.

Set to be hosted at the Nikki Beach Club on Thursday 10th July 2014, the event will bring together all the elements of a fab party experience. So he is definitely heading for some fun times and memories.

The CÎROC Blue Stone invites only the top artists, celebrities, influencers and icons from around the world to attend this VIP celebration. As an exclusive guest, Banky W’s coveted inclusion on this list of stars definitely signals Nigeria’s elevation into the club of world party capitals.

Speaking on his exciting trip, Banky said – “I feel very privileged to be invited to the CÎROC Blue stone event in Ibiza; it’s an honour for me, and I’m proud to be able to represent for Nigeria at this world class party and event; I’ve always said there’s no party like a Lagos Party, now I’m blessed to be able to combine that with the legendary VIP parties that CÎROC is known for. It will be an experience of a lifetime and I’m looking forward to it”.

On his trip to Ibiza, he will experience star treatment as he is whisked through a four-day itinerary of luxury living. In the lead-up to the event, Banky W will also perform two sets at the Es Vive Hotel’s Experience Bar, as well as on board a luxury yacht sailing the island’s coast. Talk about ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’!

Tonto Dikeh shows off darker complexion

The Actress and Singer who is from Rivers State shared the picture on her instagram page. -

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Kefee to be buried in Sapele on Friday, July 11

The remains of the late Pop-Gospel singer, Kefee (Irikefe Don-Momoh nee Obareki), will be laid to rest on Friday, July 11th in her hometown of Okpara-Inland, Ethiope East LGA of Delta State.

A statement released by her publicist todaystates that Kefee’s husband, Teddy Don-Momoh, who has been making arrangements to bring her body back from the U.S., will arrive the country first to receive her body before taking her down to Delta State for burial.

Teddy had earlier indicated that his wife’s family had requested that she be buried in their hometown, with a celebratory service in Sapele afterwards and he was comfortable with the arrangement.

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