Nigeria fighter jet crashes in Niger, two killed

A Nigerian warplane crashed in Niger on Monday May 6th, from where it was conducting military operations in neighbouring Mali, and the two pilots were killed, Nigeria's army said in a statement.

The fighter jet was part of Nigeria's air fleet engaged with an African force battling hardline Islamists in Mali. An army source in Niamey said it had suffered a "mechanical" problem.

"A Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet aircraft on a non-combattant mission crashed today at Dargol village...The two pilots on board the fighter jet died," the Nigerian defence headquarters said in a statement.

How Ghanaian Actor Frank Artus Survived Bullet Shot In Owerri [Pictures]

After a serious argument that went-on between him and some unknown hoodlums in Owerri, Ghanaian actor, Frank Artus recently survived a bullet shot.

This incident which occurred in one of the neighboring villages closed to Owerri capital city, Okwu Uratta happened when the star actor was onset with his other colleagues in the Nollywood industry.

According to information we gathered, the star actor after a serious argument that eschewed between him and a yet-to-be identified colleague, angrily left the location only for the production crew to be alerted with a message that he was found bleeding profusely in his right hand.

Consequently, the Executive Producer of Divine Touch Production, Kingsley Okereke, in a chat with newsmen urged all not panic as he said: “Sorry for putting you all in high spirit again, it’s another flick we would soon be releasing.”

However, we further learnt that the news that Frank Artus was mobbed by unknown hoodlums is a hoax, as it is contained in one of the scenes in the movie Okereke recently shot in Owerri.

The movie entitled: Message To Mary, was directed by, Theodore Anyaji, and stars: Queen Nwokoye, Ebere Okaro, Uche Elendu, Oge Okoye, Mike Ezuruonye, Prince Nwafor alongside others.

Omotola with Mel B, Danny Glover and Kimberly Elise in LA

The super star actress is in Los Angeles to shoot a movie.

Actress Ebube Nwagbo shaves hair for movie role

The actress shared the photos on her Twitter page today. Shaving hair seems to be the in-thing in Nollywood now. Ebube is rocking hers tho. Check out the last photo..

P-Square's Paul Okoye welcomes child with 19 year old beauty queen?

According to a report by Sahara Reporters, Paul Okoye, the other half of twin singing sensation, P-Square, has welcomed a child with 19 year old MBGN 2012 contestant, Elshama Igbanoi. After reading the story, I contacted someone from Paul's camp and they said they do not know anything about the pregnancy or the girl. Strange. Read the SR report below...

Nigeria’s hip hop sensation, P Square (real name Paul Okoye), has reportedly abandoned the mother of his second baby in a London hospital where the woman recently gave birth to the entertainer’s baby.

A few weeks after welcoming his first new born baby in Atlanta, P Square – who is also known as P2 – had another baby delivered for him in a London hospital by a former beauty pageant contestant. However, this time, P Square has refused to claim paternal responsibility for the baby boy.

More when you continue...

SaharaReporters learnt that the new baby’s mother is Elshama Benson Igbanoi, a 19-year-old and former Miss Plateau State. Our sources disclosed that she gave birth at the Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital on Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS

 Our sources said the new mother had been in touch with P2, but he had not been forthcoming beyond telling her that he plans to arrive in London for a DNA test to ascertain paternity. SaharaReporters spoke to the woman’s father, Benson Igbanoi, in Abuja. Mr. Igbanoi stated that his daughter was faithful to the musician. He also revealed that he had sent several emails to P Square concerning his daughter’s pregnancy for him, but had received no response.

Another source said Elshama's family had contacted Paul Okoye's father and aunt to persuade the musician to accept responsibility for his baby.
Ms. Elshama insists that she never slept with any man except for P2, adding that she lost her virginity to him when she was 17 years old.

SaharaReporters learnt that the London hospital where she gave birth has not received any payments. “The hospital has been harassing both Elshama and her mother to pay hospital bills of over £5,000 that have been incurred,” said one source. The baby boy has been named Michelle Paul Okoye.
In a twist to the story, a source close to the former beauty queen said Ms. Elshama was a close friend to Anita, the other woman who gave birth to another baby for P2 a few weeks ago in Atlanta, Georgia.

In Nigeria private jet owners are barred from carrying friends, associates

How can the federal government tell anyone who to carry and not to carry on their private jets? Sounds kinda ridiculous to me but maybe they have a reason for this?

A new policy called the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2013 has been introduced by the federal government banning private jet owners from carrying their friends and business associates on board their aircraft. They are only allowed to carry family members, while companies with private jets are only allowed to carry their employees or members of the Boards of Directors.

Read what the NCAP policy states below

National Civil Aviation Policy 2013 states
Approval or clearance from the Director-General, NCAA, will not be required from Nigerians operating non-revenue flights with appropriate insurance policies in the following cases:
*For private aircraft owned or leased by individuals, only the family members of the owner/lessee of the aircraft will be permitted on board as passengers.
*For private aircraft owned or leased by companies or corporate entities, only the employees and members of the Board of Directors of the company will be permitted on board as passengers.
*For aircraft belonging to non-scheduled or scheduled operators, only the employees and members of the Board of Directors of the company or the corporation may be permitted on board as passengers; all operators will declare the identities of all passengers on non-revenue charter flights in the appropriate general declaration forms prior to obtaining ATC clearance.

Nigerian carriers operating revenue passenger charter flights will be required to have a current non-scheduled or scheduled operator permit with operations manual that contains flight duty time limitations, which will be strictly monitored on regular basis.

Retention of foreign registered aircraft in Nigeria will not be permitted beyond a period of 15 days from date of entry. However, the Minister of Aviation may, in certain circumstances, grant the extension of this period for up to 60 days.

Bishop David Benenoch withdraws divorce petition.....praise God

Months after filing for divorce from his wife of twenty years and mother of his three children, Bishop David Benenoch, the founding pastor of Communion Church, has withdrawn his divorce petition.

Bishop Benenoch announced to his congregation during a service on Saturday September 15th 2012 that he was divorcing his wife, Esther Benenoch and there was no going back because it was an instruction from God. Well, apparently God has instructed himself otherwise because he has withdrawn his divorce petition. See the public notice he posted on his Facebook page after the cut...

Public Notice

On Saturday the 15th of September last year, I announced my decision to file for a divorce to end my marriage to my wife, Esther. I wish to inform you my friends that Esther and I have decided to seek prayer solution to the challenges of our relationship.

We are no more pursuing the divorce option at this time. I therefore have since withdrawn my divorce petition from the court.

I thank you for your support, your concern and your prayers. I urge you to continue to keep us both in your prayers. Once again, thank you and God bless you.

Toke Makinwa releases photos to launch her Vlog series

Love the dress below. Stunning! Photo by Yomi Black.

Nick and Mariah shut down Disney Land for 5th wedding anniversary

She sha likes to wear wedding dresses every year! Lol. Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey shut down Disney Land to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary yesterday April 30th with a fairy tale-themed vow renewal, and also to celebrate their twins 2nd birthday. Mariah shared the photos on her Twitter pag