1. Nollywood Actress Ebube Nwagbo produces first movie : The beautiful actress Ebube is currently on location in Asaba, Delta
State, shooting her own movie titled Smile Again. The movie
features Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Jibola Dabo, Ebere Okaro, Adaora Ukoh and
many more stars. The movie is a love story about a sad lonely girl who fell in
love with an older man who had just a few months to live. The old man who gave
her a reason to Smile Again within the short period of time he had left
to live. The movie is written by Ebube herself and she plays the lead
character. Expect it out before the end of year.
2. In another development, Nollywood’s
highly anticipated movie, Heroes and Zeros is set to hit the cinemas on
Friday, August 31, 2012 in a planned grand premiere. The premiere will have
A-list actors and actresses, top entertainment personalities and highly placed
personalities in attendance.
3. Comedian Seyi Law shells out N7million on two cars: The popular comedian bought a metallic silver Chrysler worth N4.5m for himself and a blue Honda Element worth N2.5m for his wife. The cars came into the country last week August 8th.
4. GOOGLE Honours Two Nigerian UNIVERSITIES: On Thursday, Google announced that 2 Nigerian universities; University of Lagos and University of Ibadan have emerged finalists in the 2012 edition of its annual Google Online Marketing Challenge (GOMC). According to Obum Ekeke, Google’s Regional Program Manager forUniversity Programs & Outreach in SSA, the 2 universities were part of the 11,000 students from 86 countries/territories such as theUnited States, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, South Africa. he Google Online Marketing Challenge is a global competition thatwas established to help prepare students studying courses such as advertising, e-commerce, integrated marketing communication,management information systems, marketing or new media technologies in the area of online marketing. It gives the students an opportunity to compete on an international stage.
5. CHRIS OKOTIE Still Angry WITH EX-WIFE: Following an outburst
by Stephannie, about why her marriage to the Pastor crashed, Chris Okotie for
the first time since their breakup, tongue-lashed his ex-wife, referring
to her as a ‘Jezebel’.According to reports, Pastor Chris openly spoke against
Stephannie during sermon on Sunday, August 12. During the sermon, he was said
to have been bitter as he related ‘his experience in the hands’ of Stephannie.
He verbally attacked her, thereafter comparing her to Jezebel in the Bible.
Pastor Chris said he was free to judge her, as he kept saying that ‘he suffered
much in her hands’, but failed to say what exactly was her offence.
6. DESMOND ELLIOT Has Released A New Movie: Handsome Nollywood
super star, Desmond Elliot is a guy who has come a long way in the movie
industry and no one can question the fact that the tall, dark and handsome dude
has done right by himself, not only by appearing in more than 200 movies but
also by shaping himself into a veritable brand, establishments knock themselves
over to associate with. Though currently, working in Sierra Leone the Glo
Ambassador is lighting up cinemas across Africa from this Friday August 17th
with his latest movie ‘In The Cupboard’
7. MADONNA
SUED: A group of Russian anti-gay activists sued American pop star Madonna for
$10 million on Friday, saying she had insulted their feelings when she spoke
out for gay rights at a concert in St Petersburg last week.
SPORTS UPDATE:
8. THOMAS VERMAELEN IS THE NEW ARSENAL
CAPTAIN: The Belgian centre back wore the armband in pre-season and Arsène
Wenger has confirmed that he will take on the job permanently after the Club
agreed terms to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United. Spanish midfielder
Mikel Arteta has succeeded Vermaelen as Arsenal's vice-captain.
9. FABRICE MUAMBA RETIRES from FOOTBALL:
Fabrice Muamba, for those who don't remember or know him, is the Bolton
Wanderers midfielder who collapsed during a match ion the 17th of March this
year, and his heart then stopped beating for 78 minutes. He spent four weeks in
the hospital and doctors said his recovery was a miracle. Five months after the
incident, he has been advised to quit football for good.