BEYOND ENTERTAINMENT: Actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus Elder Brother Arrested for Raping a Unliag Female Student

Stephanie Linus has released a statement addressing the rape allegations against her older brother, Daniel Okereke, who was arrested for allegedly molesting a UNILAG student named Arinola. Like any right thinking woman, Stephanie is devastated by this. See her statement below.. "Rape is Rape, Regardless of Who the Face of the Accused is” - Stephanie Linus. I am distraught and devastated to hear of the recent allegation of rape brought against a relative of mine, Daniel Okereke (my brother).

SAD NEWS: Popular Nigerian Radio Presenter CHAZ B Is Dead !

A prominent Nigerian radio broadcaster, Charles Bruce Chukwuma, also known as "Chaz B" is dead.  Mr. Chukwuma was a popular presenter of a radio show "Sharing Life Issues" which aired on Inspiration FM Radio before moving Rhythm FM. Mr. Chukwuma abruptly signed off on air during his last presentation telling listeners his colleague will finish the show. Friends and family said he died last week, of complications arising from kidney failure.

CHILD BIRTH: Popular Nigerian Comediene, Helen Paul (Tatafo) Delivers A Baby Boy

Comediene, Helen Paul has just welcomed a bouncing baby boy. The comedienne shared the good news of the birth of her son via her twitter account some moments ago, saying, “The Lord has done it again. I just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy,” Helen wrote. Helen and husband, Femi Bamisile who got married in 2010 already have a 3 year old son before the arrival of the latest one.

CRIME NEWS: Federal Government of Nigeria Bans Use Of Phones In Prisons Nationwide ---

The Federal Government has banned the use of mobile phones in all the prison formations by the inmates and prison officials. It also directed the Nigerian Prison Service authorities to recover all handsets from inmates within 30 days. Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, who handed down the order on Saturday in Abuja, during an interactive meeting with the senior officers of the Prison Service, decried indecent dressing by the inmates.

He stated that no inmate should be allowed to wear their choice of clothes or shoes, as is the practice presently, “no matter highly placed they may be.”