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• Funke Akindele Is Allegedly Engaged To Singer JJC
• Ex Nigerian Beauty Queen Sandra Petgrave And Husband Jailed For Mortgage Fraud In The US
• Seyi Shay’s Epic Reply To Fan Who Accused Her Of Withholding Her Prize
• Timi Dakolo Shares Adorably Sweet Photos Of His Two Daughters
• Cynthia Morgan Pours Out Her Heart In Open Letter To P-Square
• Oluchi Orlandi Loses Copyright And Trademark Infringement Suit Filed Against Her
• Mide Funmi Martins Releases Gorgeous Photos From New Photoshoot
• Olajumoke’s Husband Speaks – ‘I Didn’t Know Things Will Turn Around For Us This Soon’
• Popular Gospel Singer Divorces His Wife After Cheating On Her
• Obafemi Martins Bids US Team Farewell With Emotional Message As He Clinches N20 Billion Deal

Funke Akindele Is Allegedly Engaged To Singer JJC Posted: 25 Feb 2016 06:00 AM PST According to sources close to Funke Akindele, she is set to walk down the aisle again and to non other than JJC Skillz of the JJC and 419 Squad. According to Nigeriafilms, Abdul Rasheed Bello, aka JJC Skillz went down on one knee and made the surprise proposal a few weeks ago in Lekki on the set of her new TV Comedy Drama, Jenifa’s Diary and she said yes. Funke Akindele remained single after separating from her husband, Kehinde Almaroof in 2013 under very controversial circumstances. JJC Skillz is a single father of three children, ages 18, 15 and 10 from three different women.

Ex Nigerian Beauty Queen Sandra Petgrave And Husband Jailed For Mortgage Fraud In The US Posted: 25 Feb 2016 05:12 AM PST Ex MBGN/beauty queen, Sandra Petgrave, has reportedly been arrested alongside her husband for Mortgage fraud in the US. Sandra relocated to the US in the mid nineties and is a Certified Dream Builder and Law of Attraction Coach according to her website. Sandra got married to George Chukwukwa and are blessed with six children including twin boys. According to an article posted by the United States Attorney’s office, here are the charges involving Sandra, her husband and some others: Chiedu “George” Chukwuka has been sentenced in connection with his lead role in a mortgage fraud ring that spanned five years and caused millions in losses. Chukwuka, along with his co-defendants and other co-conspirators, engaged in a massive property-flipping scheme resulting in over $5.8 million in actual losses to financial institutions between 2006 and 2011. “At the height of the recent mortgage-fraud crisis, this property-flipping scheme caused scores of homes to fall into foreclosure, costing financial institutions millions of dollars in losses,” said U. S. Attorney John Horn. “Many communities in our district have been decimated by mortgage fraud during the last 15 years and even now struggle to recover from the effects of these schemes.” “The sentencing of Mr. Chukwuka brings to a close a lengthy investigation and prosecution of a criminal enterprise that targeted the banking industry through their prolific mortgage fraud schemes. Mr. Chukwuka, considered by law enforcement and prosecution to be head of this enterprise, caused extensive damage with high loss amounts to those victim banks involved. The FBI is pleased with the role it played in bringing about this sentencing to federal prison of Mr. Chukwuka as well as the previous sentencings of his co-defendants in this matter,” said J. Britt Johnson, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Atlanta Field Office. According to U.S. Horn, the charges and other information presented in court: Chukwuka, along with his co-defendants and co-conspirators, recruited straw buyers to purchase homes at a discounted price, typically a bank-owned or distressed property. The group then recruited a second straw buyer to purchase the same home at a dramatically inflated price. In turn, Chukwuka, his co-defendants and co-conspirators applied for an acquisition loan for the second straw buyer, supporting the loan application with false income, fake employment, and fraudulent net worth data. The group profited from their scheme by pocketing the acquisition loan proceeds paid by the victim bank to the straw seller (who was the straw purchaser in the first transaction). The amount of profit was the difference between the price paid by the straw purchaser in the first transaction and the price paid by the straw purchaser in the second transaction, less transaction costs. Since none of the straw purchasers made any significant loan payments, the targeted properties usually went into foreclosure, resulting in over $5.8 million in actual losses to financial institutions between 2006 and 2011. Chiedu “George” Chukwuka, 47, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. to serve nine years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $5,868,243.80. Chukwuka was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on August 10, 2015, after he pleaded guilty. The following five defendants also pleaded guilty for their roles in the scheme, and were previously sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. as follows: Shelly Gee, a/k/a Shelly Baker, 48, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced on November 10, 2015, to one year, six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,243,909.99. Gee was convicted after pleading guilty on June 17, 2015. Sandra Petgrave, 43, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was sentenced on December 4, 2015, to one year, six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,051,970.77. Petgrave was convicted after pleading guilty on August 18, 2015. Kennedy Simmonds, 54, of Snellville, Georgia, was sentenced on December 17, 2015, to three years, ten months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $5,868,243.80. Simmonds was convicted after pleading guilty on July 6, 2015. Marcelle Welch, 37, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was sentenced on December 17, 2015, to two years, three months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,554,189.25. Welch was convicted after pleading guilty on July 29, 2015. Leah Freeman, 43, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced on December 17, 2015, to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,828.532.94. Freeman was convicted after pleading guilty on June 19, 2015. Article Link: http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/lead-defendant-sentenced-58-million-mortgage-fraud-ring

Seyi Shay’s Epic Reply To Fan Who Accused Her Of Withholding Her Prize Posted: 25 Feb 2016 04:11 AM PST An angry fan took to Seyi Shay’s Instagram page to blast her for not giving her a phone prize she won over 3 weeks. You won’t believe the epic and impeccable reply Seyi Shay gave her. Read screen shot below:

Timi Dakolo Shares Adorably Sweet Photos Of His Two Daughters Posted: 25 Feb 2016 03:00 AM PST Iyawo mi crooner, Timi Dakolo, has three beautiful children he doesn’t hesitate to proudly show off on his Instagram page. The singer has shared some lovely photos of his two adorable daughters and the lovely shots were taken by his photographer wife, Busola Dakolo. Checkout the cuties below:

Cynthia Morgan Pours Out Her Heart In Open Letter To P-Square Posted: 25 Feb 2016 01:05 AM PST Reggae/dance hall singer, Cynthia Morgan, who is signed to Jude Okoye’s record label has written an open letter to the P-square group and Jude Okoye, pleading with them on their impending split. Cynthia Morgan wrote below:

Oluchi Orlandi Loses Copyright And Trademark Infringement Suit Filed Against Her Posted: 25 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST Supermodel and former winner of the Face of Africa pageant, Oluchi Orlandi, has lost out in a copyright suit case filed against her at a Federal High Court in Abuja. On February 12, the preliminary objections filed by Oluchi was dismissed. The former beauty queen was charged to court for copyright and trademark infringement by one Chudi Charles, CEO of International Pageant and Films, for infringing on his West Africa’s Next Top Model trademark. Nigerian Copyrights Commission, Etisalat Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mtech, Multichoice Nigeria, and CBS Corporation of the United States are also joined in the suit. According to The Nation,  Charles said that he registered West Africa’s Top Model as a trademark in 2003 with the aim of developing pageantry in this part of the world, but to his chagrin, some other body is using his brand name with impunity. “We registered it in order for people who want to organise it to pay us royalty. That is normally what is done. That is why we went through all that but the culture of impunity left by the previous administration is reflecting in what these companies have adopted. The case was filed during the previous administration but they felt that with impunity, they can do anything,” he said. Reacting to his suit, the defendants, led by Oluchi, filed an objection, claiming that they got the rights to host and perform Africa’s Next Top Model from Tyra Banks, the organiser of America’s Next Top Model. “When they filed their objection, if it was to succeed, they would have presented before the court a superior title. Since they were unable to present a superior title before the court, their objection has to fail. If they believe that they have a superior title, they would have presented it to the court. That is why we are suing them for damages of N780bn,” he added. Asked if he is open to negotiation, Charles said: “Of course what is stopping us from negotiating. I don’t have to reach out to them, they have to reach out to us.”

Mide Funmi Martins Releases Gorgeous Photos From New Photoshoot Posted: 24 Feb 2016 11:00 PM PST Yoruba actress, Mide Funmi Martins has released some gorgeous photos from a recent photo-shoot. The brand ambassador for Katawa properties looked chic in different suit ensembles which she paired with a bow tie. Photos From The Shoot Below:

Olajumoke’s Husband Speaks – ‘I Didn’t Know Things Will Turn Around For Us This Soon’ Posted: 24 Feb 2016 11:00 AM PST Breadseller turned model, Olajumoke’s husband, Sunday Orisguana has finally spoken on the effects his wife’s sudden rise to fame has had on him and their life before the fame. In an interview with Encomium magazine, Sunday says he is not threatened by his wife’s fame because she has been a good wife. Read Excerpts Below: How do you feel today? I am very happy. I never expected it. I didn’t know things will turn around for us this soon. I wasn’t expecting it. I cannot express how I feel today. I didn’t know we can get to where we are today. From the time I was born till now. It is overwhelming. I didn’t ever envisage such a great thing. I didn’t know we can ever get here. What actually happened, why did your wife come over to Lagos and you didn’t come with her?I live in Ire, Osun state. We were living together there before she came over to Lagos. Ire Poly went on strike early in the year. Because of that, things were a bit slow. There were no sales. I am an artisan. I make aluminum doors and windows. She is a hairdresser. Students patronized her a lot, but once there is strike, sales will be on a low scale. She decided to come over to Lagos and find something doing. She didn’t have it in mind to do a particular business. She just said when she comes over, she will get any profitable venture she can engage in. it was when she got to Lagos she called to tell me that she was selling bread. She left our first child, Grace at home. She said the small one will not stay because she is a baby. We communicated very well. There is no problem. We agreed she should come over. Now that she is in Lagos, are you also coming over? Yes, that is what we are praying for. We need to relocate. We need accommodation and every other thing. Lagos is not an easy place. We didn’t know we would get a house. We don’t know how far it is from the house and her work place. You have to consider the traffic and everything. Unless one has a personal car we can use to drive her to work so that she wouldn’t be late for work. I will go back home to bring my other daughter so that we can all come over to Lagos Do you feel threatened that she is now famous and has gone ahead of you? I am not afraid because when we had nothing, she was always there. If I said I needed this, she would give me. I am not afraid. If she is rich today, we both own it. I trust her for that. She has been a very good wife. I believe she will continue to be good. How long have you been married? We have been married for six years. How did your path and hers cross? She came to greet her grandma in my area some years back. She came from Lagos. She went to her mother’s younger sister, who introduced her to hairdressing. I used to go to where she was learning hairdressing to toast her but she insisted that she came to learn hairdressing and not to befriend a man. I used to go there often and after six months, she said yes, that was how it all started.

Popular Gospel Singer Divorces His Wife After Cheating On Her Posted: 24 Feb 2016 10:00 AM PST Grammy award winning American gospel singer, Israel Houghton, has announced the end of his 20-year marriage to his wife, Meleasa Houghton after cheating on her with another famous older gospel singer. Houghton who is also the senior worship leader at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church shared this message below with his fans on his Facebook page.  The marriage was blessed with three children.

Obafemi Martins Bids US Team Farewell With Emotional Message As He Clinches N20 Billion Deal Posted: 24 Feb 2016 09:00 AM PST Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, has bid his former team Seattle Sounders of U.S.A goodbye with an emotional message he shared on his Instagram page. Obafemi confirmed his transfer last week to Shanghai Shenhua of China where he will reportedly earn N20 Billion per year. This mouth-watering is more than double of what he was earning while playing in America. Read his farewell message below: ”Thank you Seattle. Thank you for everything. Thank you for the memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for the endless love and support, during good times and bad. Thank you to my teammates and coaches for always believing in me. Something I feel strongly about is challenging myself. When I came to Seattle, it was for the challenge. The challenge of playing in an unknown environment. I can wholeheartedly say that I seized the opportunity in Seattle and gave everything I had for the club. For me it’s now time for a new challenge. After significant reflection, I have decided to join Shanghai Greenland Shenhua FC of the CSL. When I left Nigeria for Italy at age fifteen with the hopes of a pro career, I put everything on the line. I was immersed in an unknown culture. It may be difficult to understand or relate to, but I’ve grown to appreciate the feeling I get when entering environments where I’m not a proven footballer. Rave on, Oba Martins ”

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