NEWS: Omarion & His Girlfriend, Apryl Jones Welcome Their Baby Boy

The American singer, Omarion and his girlfriend Apryl Jones welcomed their first child (a bouncing baby boy) on August 7th!

Omarion shared a lovely message on Instagram announcing the birth of his little boy and the mother!

Read his message below:

“World. Allow me to introduce. MEGAA OMARI GRANDBERRY. He is 7 pounds. 4oz & 20 inches long. My son I’ve been waiting on you. God is the realist!! I witnessed a miracle. My soul mate @aprylsjones is so strong! Not only did she have a un medicated birth (no drugs) she did it at home. Naturally. Just like my mom had me. I love you. thank you for having my legacy. I’ll forever belong to you & you will forever be tied to me. Creating a child takes no love or skill but being a parent requires lots of both. Thanks for watching me grow. #MEGAAhome #OmarionsonMEGAA #donthateonmysonsnameillkillya #Nolol #royalObloodline #blasain #mysongotgoodhair #freshpitthewombhandsom alright. I love y’all”

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MUSIC: Kid Konnect ft. M.I Abaga & Loose Kaynon - Shina Rambo

After the release of “Aden” featuring M.anifest, Kid Konnect teams up with M.I Abaga and Loose Kaynon to give us a Hardcore Rap titled “Shina Rambo”

Produced By Kid Konnect himself!

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MUSIC: Jaywon - From Anambra (Nkwa)

Here is something new and groovy from Jaywon who is currently having a Tour in Dubai.

He titles this “From Anambra (Nkwa)”.

You're definitely gonna love it, check it out!!!

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NEWS: Luiz Suarez Pleads In 'Court Of Arbitration For Sport (CAS)' To Have FIFA Biting Ban Halved

Luis Suarez arrived in Lausanne on Friday morning to plead his case before the the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to halve his four-month FIFA ban for biting.

Barcelona’s Uruguyan striker, in a blue checked shirt and jeans, was tight-lipped as he ran the gauntlet of press photographers on his way into the hearing shortly before 10 am local time (0800 GMT).

Suarez was banned from all football-related activity for four months after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder during a World Cup group game in the Brazilian city of Natal.

He subsequently left Liverpool for Barcelona in a 95 million-euro ($127 million) deal but will have to wait until late October before he can play for his new club.

His legal team said on Thursday they were confident of obtaining a reduction of the ban to two months, meaning the former Liverpool striker would be available to play from 25 August, and for him to be allowed to train with Barcelona for the duration of his suspension.

The verdict was not expected for several days!

NEWS: Lagos State Prepares An Isolation Ward For Ebola Patients

Lagos State government has prepared an isolation ward for patients with symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease(EVD), situated at Lagos Mainland Hospital, Yaba area of Lagos in order to enable health workers contain the situation and reduce possible spread.

At an inspection visit to the facility on Friday, the State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said that the facility was ready for use, as the state tackles the outbreak of Ebola disease that has claimed two lives.

The Governor told reporters that he was there to see the environment in which the health workers handling the situation were working, the level of preparation and their level of protection.

“The State has a health challenge on her hands and the administration is concerned about the people in terms of their well-being and for the people who have taken leadership to help in containing it. He stated

Also with the Governor were, the Commissioners for Health, Dr Jide Idris, Special Duties, Dr Wale Ahmed and Special Adviser on Public Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina!

NEWS: President Goodluck Jonathan Releases 1.9 Billion Naira To Fight Ebola Virus

President Goodluck Jonathan has declared the control and containment of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, as a National Emergency and has directed the Federal Ministry of Health to work in collaboration with the State Ministries of Health, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to ensure that all possible steps are taken to effectively contain the threat of the Ebola virus in line with international protocols and best practices.

In a statement in Abuja Friday, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati said the President Jonathan has also approved a Special Intervention Plan and the immediate release of N1. 9 billion for its implementation, to further strengthen on-going steps to contain the virus such as the establishment of additional isolation centres, case management, contact tracing, deployment of additional personnel, screening at borders, and the procurement of required items and facilities.

According to Dr Abati, in order to check the spread of the Virus, the President further called on religious leaders as well as private day care, nursery, primary and secondary schools owners to consider the option of extending the current school holiday until such a time when a national reassessment of the level of the Ebola threat is conducted.

More details soon!!!

MUSIC: Naeto C - Turn By Turn

Naeto C is currently putting the final touches to his third studio album.

To follow up the release of “What You Want” which featured BOJ & Ajebutter 22 a few weeks ago. He returns with another record titled, “Turn by Turn“.

CHECK IT OUT!!!

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MUSIC: Ayoola - Yago

Here’s another brand new single by MTN Project Fame Season 5 winner Ayoola titled “Yago”.

This is definitely a different sound rich in culture, how refreshing to hear something different and yet relevant.

Looks like Ayoola is really here to stay.

Produced by DJ Coublon!

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MUSIC: A-Q - Where Is Vector? (Vector Diss)

Apparently, beef season is back as rapper A-Q responds to the controversial line, “Somebody please mess with me, I need a new distraction.

Is A-Q trying to use this medium to promote his upcoming mixtape “Son Of John”?

Nevertheless, A-Q means business aiming his gun at V.E.C, check it out!

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NEWS: President Goodluck Jonathan Says "The Government Knew Where The Missing Chibok Girls Are"

President Goodluck Jonathan has called for effective international assistance in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in some parts of the country and rescue of the over 200 girls of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State,  kidnapped 115 days ago.

The President also insisted that the government knew the whereabouts of the girls.

According to him, the Federal Government is encouraging intermediaries who have offered to persuade the Boko Haram terrorist group to release the girls.

Speaking, yesterday,  in an interview with the Washington Times in Washington, USA, where he is attending an African Leaders Summit convened by US President, Barrak Obama, President Jonathan explained that government considered the safety of the girls as very paramount, hence the adoption of several methods in the operation.

The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said he was appreciative of the support of the international community in the ongoing rescue efforts of the Chibok girls.

While describing a strict military approach to the rescue effort as ‘delicate,’

President Jonathan said: “If it is to risk a few dead bodies, it is easier. You can blast the place and carry the corpses. But is that what we have to do? So it is delicate.”

The President reiterated that the Federal Government had information on the location of the kidnapped girls, but was being mindful of the consequences of invading the location to avoid a repeat of an episode in February 2013 in which an offshoot of Boko Haram killed seven foreign hostages in northern Nigeria before authorities could rescue them1

NEWS: Greece & India Advice Citizens Not To Travel To Nigeria, Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone Because Of Ebola Outbreak

Greece and India have warned their citizens to avoid non-essential travels to Nigeria, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone because of the outbreak of Ebola virus in these west African countries.

A statement issued by the Greek Health Ministry said the recommendation was after a meeting with the Hellenic Center of Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO).

The ministry said the country would take “precautionary measures” at ports and other entry points to monitor people coming into the country.

“Our country has a low level of risk in terms of the virus entering the country.

“But it is deemed appropriate to issue strict travel instructions to the public and to boost the level of preparedness at the entry gates to the country,” the ministry’s statement said.

Greece is just the latest among countries advising travellers to cancel trips to countries affected by the virus.

Similarly, India Union’s Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, was reported as saying that the country had taken precautionary steps to deal with any case of the virus.

In a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Vardhan recommended that non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria be deferred.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported 1,603 cases, including 887 deaths (as of Aug. 4), in West Africa from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

The Indian health minister also said the government would be obtaining details of travellers originating or transiting from Ebola virus affected countries to India from the concerned Airlines and Indian Missions.

He said the government would track these persons after their arrival in India, up to their final destination in the country.

According to the India’s External Affairs Ministry some 40,000 Indian citizens are currently living in Nigeria.

NAN reports that Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, is due to brief members of the diplomatic corps later on Thursday.

Chukwu will brief the diplomats on Nigeria’s response to the Ebola virus outbreak, after the country recorded two deaths from the virus in Lagos.

The U.S., Germany and France are among those who have warned travellers to cancel trips to the countries affected by the virus!

NEWS: Juliet Ibrahim Stars In Her First Yoruba Film Produced By Mercy Aigbe

Since divorcing her husband some weeks ago, Liberian-Lebanese Ghana-based actress, Juliet Ibrahim has continued with life, even on bigger and brighter plane.

She has produced a couple of her own films, delved into music and now the latest item on her recipe is featuring in her first Yoruba-speaking film produced by Mercy Aigbe.

According to Mercy Aigbe, the producer of the film which reportedly gulped N8 million in making, she decided to star the mulatto actress in her Life After Marriage new flick because the actress is perfect for the role.

Juliet who played the role of a young, beautiful and brilliant lawyer is portrayed as a feminist in the film.

She is also said to have spoken a bit of Yoruba in the film!

MUSIC: Vector - Where Is Vector?

Having finally settled with his former label YSG Entertainment, lyrical titan Vector is working to take the crown as Nigeria’s rap king with a mixtape tagged #A7 scheduled to be released soon.

To whet appetites, “The Second Coming” rapper releases a new track on today which is his birthday asking the question, “W.i.V (Where is Vector?)”.

Having being silent for a major part of the year, V.E.C is back! Check on it.

Happy Birthday Olanrewaju Ogunmefun!!!

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MUSIC: Sarkodie ft. UnderGee Melody - Respect

The multiple award winning artist, Sarkodie teams up with Undergee Melody to cook up this Azonto/Alkayida fusion.

They call this one Respect; well the lack thereof and was produced by Nshorna Muzik!

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MUSIC: Clench - Reverse | Tuleke ft. Ishau Yau

After the huge success of his riveting chit single titled, “Ma Se Binu” from his debut album “Nothing Comes Easy”, popular singer, Clench who’s been on break from the music scene for 4 years is making a powerful comeback.

Clench is back with two new singles titled Reverse and Tuleke featuring Ishau Yau released under his own management company Uphill Entertainment!

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MUSIC: 2cOde Da SaveyOr - Deep In My Spirit

Fast rising singer, 2cOde Da SaveyOr is back with a hit "Deep In My Spirit".

This song touches my soul anytime I listen to it.

Help support the movement, share this song until it gets to "Abubakar Shekau" leader of Boko Haram maybe he will have a change of heart #OneLoveNigeria 

Follow 2cOde on twitter/Instagram @tucodebaba

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MUSIC + VIDEO: Ice Prince ft. AKA - N Word (Remix)

Probably one of the biggest names in African music, Chocolate City Rapper Ice Prince announces the release of N-WORD Remix a remake of the Don Jazzy produced track N-Word off Ice Prince’s sophomore album Fire of Zamani; Released October 2013.

N-Word Remix is a hard-hitting hip-hop tune; and to add more juice to a sound that literally makes you want to get up on your feet and jam to it, South African rap star AKA joins the party to drop some dope lines, and bring his signature rap style to the mix. 

The Video directed by Moe Musa for Uprooted Media, depicts strong and engaging visuals and also features appearances from Don Jazzy, Da L.E.S, Dr Sid, Sarkodie, Endia, Yung L, Chopstix, DJ Caise, Peju A, Bizzle Osikoya, TMXO amongst others!

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VIDEO: Davido Addresses Social Media Drama With Wizkid

In an exclusive interview with SAHARATV at this year's African Summer Jam, Nigerian music phenom Davido spoke on his social media rift with Wizkid that has been big news across the internet.

Despite claiming that the beef was nothing major, and that he has love for the "Eledumare" singer and fellow Nigerian artist, Davido made it clear that he did not welcome disrespect of any kind with the warning: "Don't throw shade at me."

"Check my numbers on my last concert," the artiste continued. "I'll leave it at that."

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MUSIC: Mc Galaxy - Sukus

The NEK UNEK sensational multi-talented singer / Comedian MC Galaxy is back with a new dance track that is hot and energetic Afro hip-pop blend with full makossa beats and dance steps that will keep your eyes fixated on her body movement.

The brand new song is titled ” SUKUS”, a slang for Dance that has to do with the waist.

Produced by Biano!

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VIDEO: Anny ft. All Stars - Peace Around The World

Music video by Anny and all Stars performing 'Peace Around The World.

Directed by Frizzle n Bizzle!

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MUSIC: 2Shotz ft. Ruffcoin - In My Room

2Shotz, the veteran rapper is back with another dope joint titled “In My Room” featuring Ruffcoin a.k.a Nwa Aba.

The song is produced by Big Swish!

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MUSIC: Kcee - Ajibole

A brand new single from the Limpopo Master titled 'Ajibole'

Produced by Black Jersery!

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