Yoruba Actor, Olaiya Igwe Builds Mansion In Abeokuta

We have authoritative reports that popular Yoruba actor, Ebun Oloyede well known as Olaiya Igwe, is doing everything possible within his power to move into his multi-million naira mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The talented actor, according to gist reaching  Nigeriafilms.com, has almost completed the house located at Oke-Lantoro in the ancient city. The house is said to be on an expansive piece of land in Abeokuta, where the actor is based. He has shot and directed many movies. "In a matter of few months, the house would be dedicated," a source informed us. Hard works pays off  Nigeriafilms.com

Return Of The Special One: Jose Mourinho Officially Appointed Chelsea Manager For 4yrs

Jose Mourinho has signed a deal to become the new Chelsea manager, according to a report in the Sun newspaper. Mourinho and Chelsea have appeared destined to reunite for some time, with the Portuguese repeatedly dropping heavy hints about his future. The speculation was fuelled when it was confirmed Mourinho would be leaving Real Madrid, since when he has gone somewhat quiet. Mourinho was seen at Wembley watching the Championship play-off final between Crystal Palace and Watford on Monday and The Sun is claiming that, during that visit to London, he signed a contract to take charge of the Blues. The report claims Mourinho has put his name to a four-year contract worth £40 million, with ‘a senior Blues source’ quoted as saying: “It’s official. Jose is a Chelsea man again! Everyone is delighted he’s coming back – the club, the players and the fans. We are already looking forward to next season; we are sure it’s going to be very exciting.” It is being claimed that Chelsea will unveil Mourinho as their new manager next week, following Madrid’s final game of the season against Osasuna this weekend. Mourinho won six trophies when taking charge of Chelsea between 2004 and 2007.

WIZKID TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE JAY-Z AT YAHOO WIRELESS FESTIVAL IN LONDON

Wizkid will be performing on stage with the likes of Justin Timberlake,Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Emeli Sande, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Rita Ora at the 2013 Yahoo Wireless Festival.This year, it is taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London across Friday 12 July, Saturday 13 July and our own Nigerian “Superstar”, Wizkid and the “Azonto” pioneer, Fuse ODG will be performing together. The music festival brings the biggest stars to one colossal multi-day concert and has been sponsored in the past by O2 and Barclay Card but this year, it’s by Yahoo! Wizkid will be following the footsteps of D’Banj who performed on the big stage last year. GoldRushNigeria SBlog at 5/30/2013 02:4

Fashola Commissions Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, Cars To Pay N250 ,SUV’s N300 [PHOTOS]

As part of activities marking the nation’s Democracy Day and the commemoration of his sixth year administration in Lagos, Governor Babatunde Fashola, Wednesday, commissioned the newly completed 1.358 kilometres Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, Victoria Island, paying glowing tributes to late President Musa Yar’Adua for making the project a reality. However, the bridge, believed to have cost a whopping N29 billion, will officially not be opened to the public till June 1, 2013. Speaking at the commissioning witnessed by dignitaries including the former Secretary to the Federal Government, SGF, Mr. Yayale Ahmed, former Governor of Lagos state, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson (rtd), Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, I, among others, Fashola, described late Yar’Adua as a statesman and not a politician. Fashola announced that the bridge would be tolled and reeled out the cost per vehicles, saying that salon cars would pay N250; mini-vans, SUVs and light pick-up trucks, N300; non-commercial buses with maximum seating capacity of 26 persons, N400 and motorcycles, with 200cc capacity and above, N100. “In addition, there is restriction on certain types of vehicles. For the avoidance of doubt, the following types of vehicles are prohibited from using this bridge, namely: commercial motorcycles, tricycles, commercial buses, including danfos and high capacity buses and heavy duty trucks, articulated trucks, lorries and such other categories,” he explained. The governor said in order to ensure that the full savings in journey time was experienced by commuters, the government is racing to conclude the reconstruction of Glover Road later in the year to provide another choice of access to commuters who chose to use the bridge, adding that the bridge would fully be opened for use from 1 June, 2013. Fashola said he expected that from now on, residents of Lekki who had no business in Victoria Island, would not need to go on to Ozumba Mbadiwe in order to cross to the Mainland, saying that “in the event they do, it will not be because they have no alternatives, it will be because they made a choice. “In the future, we intend to complete the road from the 3rd roundabout through Admiralty Way to provide a choice and access to commuters from Ajah who are heading to the Mainland.”

MFM General Oversea, Dr D.K Olukoya Sued Over Demolition of Private Property In Defiance of Court Order

Mr. Oshodi’s house before it was demolished in Decemeber Photo Credit: SaharaReporters. A Pentecostal sect, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), its General Overseer, Daniel Olukoya, as well as its trustees have been joined in a suit claiming the church illegally demolished a landed property and forcibly evicted its residents in defiance of a court ruling. The demolished property was located at 6th Avenue, Plot 2, Prayer City, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Magboro, Ibafo, Ogun State. The plaintiffs identified a certain Pastor Frederick Olubunmi Alewi as the person who carried out the demolition on behalf of the church. Report has it that Mr. Alewi disclosed that he obeyed the instructions of his “spiritual father,” Pastor Olukoya, in flouting a court order which had earlier asked for all parties to maintain the status quo while the case was heard by a judge. On June 20, 2012, Justice Olarewaju Mabekoje of the Ogun State High Court had issued an injunction ordering both the church and the inhabitant of the disputed property, Mr. Oshodi, to maintain the status quo pending the court’s final determination. However, Mr. Alewi reportedly flouted the order when he supervised the demolition of the property from December 4 to 6. The affected resident said the property was worth several millions. He is demanding that the church pay him N29.6 million as the value of the demolished structure. Mr. Oshodi has also accused members of the church of making threats on his life. In the suit, the displaced resident is also seeking a perpetual injunction barring the church or its agents from any further actions on the land. Meanwhile, court bailiffs have also complained that, ever since the property was demolished by the church, Pastor Alewi had prevented them from serving him papers. One of the court bailiffs, Mr. Adesanya, said he made two visits in January to Pastor Alewi’s residence located at House 10, 1st Avenue, Prayer City as well as his office at the administrative department of the church, but was evaded. The prosecutor stated that Mr. Alewi had instructed the church’s security staff not to allow the bailiff access to his office. The court adjourned to June 3, 2013 for resumption of the lawsuit.

DStv subscriber sues MultiChoice for R302 000

Cape Town – A DStv subscriber in Nigeria is suing the satellite pay-TV operator MultiChoice for R300 000 (N5 000 000) and an apology, after being disconnected although his account wasn’t in arrears. In a case before the high court in Abuja, a DStv subscriber is suing DStv over alleged breach of contract, claiming he was disconnected although his subscription to the pay-TV giant was fully paid up. As evidence he submitted payment receipts and his DStv decoder smartcard. Chuks Udo-Kalu now demands an apology from MultiChoice as well as exemplary damages. “My subscription was still running for more than a month in advance and they disrupted my services. I went in person several times to their offices, they did not do anything about it,” he told The Daily Trust. Udo-Kalu says he wants the high court to declare MultiChoice in breach of contract, to pay over R300 000 in damages, to reconnect him, and to apologise. “What they posted on my screen was that my account has been suspended. To my mind it’s like your banker refusing to pay you when you know you have money in your account.” MultiChoice lawyer fails to appear “I asked my lawyers to write, they wrote, they replied promising to fix it and they did not, so I came to court.” So far MultiChoice Nigeria has not filed any documents and MultiChoice’s lawyer also failed to show up on May 23 in court despite agreeing on the court date. Judge Yusuf Halilu has now postponed the case to June 11. Channel 24 asked MultiChoice Africa to comment on the case but by the end of Monday’s business day there hadn't been a response.

Mandela movie to be released in November

Johannesburg - A film based on Nelson Mandela's bestselling autobiography Long Walk to Freedom will be released in November, producers said on Monday. The biopic, entitled Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, is to star British actor Idris Elba as the iconic anti-apartheid hero and will trace his life from childhood to imprisonment and presidency in 1994. "We are honoured to have had Madiba license us the film rights to his fascinating life story," said producer Anant Singh in a statement, using the popular name for Mandela. Singh said he was pleased when Mandela looked at some of the images of Elba in the trademark Madiba shirt, and remarked, "Is that me?" "This recognition and affirmation from Madiba is extremely satisfying and makes our journey worthwhile," he said. Endorsement of Madiba The book, an inspiration to many, was published in 1994, and has been translated into several languages. Singh was awarded the film rights in 1996. The film features a host of local actors and was shot at various locations in the Eastern Cape, Mandela's birthplace, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Producers say it is the only motion picture that has the endorsement of the Mandela and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the centre that manages his legacy. Several documentaries and films inspired by the life of the 94-year-old statesman have been made over the years. Early this year it was announced that The Weinstein Company had acquired the North American distribution rights for the film. The frail Mandela is currently recuperating at his Johannesburg home following several bouts in hospital for respiratory infections.