I Would Have Proposed To Omotola — Ali Nuhu

Ali Nuhu is one of the most popular actors in the Hausa movie industry. A producer and brand ambassador, he talks about his job, his 10-year-old marriage and other sundry issues.

How challenging is the job of producing Hausa movies?

Most times, challenges come up when you don’t do your homework the way it should be done. I don’t produce more than one or two movies a year and I do a lot of pre-production planning before going on set. That removes all the challenges.

It seems just a handful of producers are from the north

Yes. There are just a couple of us. The reason could be cultural barriers; people seem to be just contented with what they do and they don’t want to branch out into wider areas.

How did you break into the English movie sector?

When I first started appearing in the English movies, the challenge I had was the perception of my people. Most people misunderstood what I was trying to do. But with time, when the movies started coming out, they became acquainted with what I was trying to do.

At 39 you have already been married for 10 years, why did you have to marry so early?

I was fortunate to meet a wonderful lady when I was 29. I did not want to let the opportunity slip by; it would not have been easy to find another like her at any other time.

Which means as a Moslem, you are not contemplating polygamy?

I am not contemplating polygamy. I know that my religion permits it but then, you don’t just jump into it because you see others doing it, it has set conditions and none of the conditions affect me, so there is no reason for me to practise it.

Is your wife comfortable with some of the roles you play?

A couple of times she told me she was not very comfortable with some actresses that I was paired with and I had to turn down the job. The peace and comfort of my home is more important than any movie role.

In the soap ‘Wetin Dey’ you played Ibrahim, an AIDS carrier who deliberately infected his cousin with the virus, how were you able to relate with the character?

I had to go through counselling before I could take on that role but after the programme, I stopped being afraid of AIDS victims. I now sympathise with them and I understand their situation.

You spent almost two years on that project, was the price worth it?

It was worth it.

How much were you paid?

In movies we don’t discuss our fees.

You were quoted as saying Omotola is your most favourite colleague, if circumstances were different, would you have married her?

I was pretty young when I first saw Omotola in ‘Thorns of Roses’ and liked her performance. After that, when I saw her in ‘Mortal Inheritance,’ I fell in love with her as a person because she gave a perfect interpretation to the character. Of course, if we were both single, I would have proposed to her.

How many phone calls do you receive from fans in one day?

I cannot count them.

Are they up to 1000?

They could even be more than 1000, sometimes. The phone keeps ringing and I don’t want to change my number because it is my contact point. But if I leave it open all the time, the calls could be very distracting. For instance, someone calls and says, ‘I just want to say hello to you.’ Then another person calls and says, ‘I just want to say hello to you.’ Sometimes, I need to work and also spend time with my family. I cannot concentrate and I had no choice than to install a blocker on my phone.

How does it feel to be an ambassador to two huge brands?

They are very caring brands and they deliver when it comes to paying the model.

What determines the way you dress?

I don’t have a particular mood or pattern of dressing but I have designers that make clothes for me. One is based in Lagos and he provides clothes for me when I am in the South. The one based in the North also styles me when I am in the North.

What is your favourite fashion accessory?

I love shoes a lot as well as wrist watches. I love silver wristwatches but I don’t have a particular designer.

What is your favourite food?

It is my local language dish—Tuwo shinkafa

What was your childhood like?

I grew up in Kano—in no man’s land. It is a society that consists of people from the South and North. We have a lot of Yoruba, Igbos, the Igalas, Idomas etc. I am sure this is responsible for my perception and the fact that I feel very free in whatever part of Nigeria I find myself. When I go to Asaba, I eat pounded yam and when I come to Lagos, I eat amala and ewedu.

By next year you would be 40, what are going to do before then?

There is the saying that you may make plans but at the end of the day, it is God who determines the outcome and the course that your life is supposed to follow. I am leaving everything in His hands for the moment.

Photo: Obese Irish Man Who Stays DownStairs Because He Can't Climb Staicase

44 year old Ritchie Doyle, a 42 stone Irish man has been forced to sleep on his floor downstairs after becoming too large to climb his staircase. He is demanding that his local council move him to more suitable accommodation. He has ulcerated legs and relies on the use of an oxygen ventilator. Mr Doyle, who was born in Dublin, says he has been on the waiting list for a home for over a year now. He claims his condition is deteriorating further every day. He finds it harder and harder to breathe as the days go by. Mr Doyle says he can access his bathroom because it is on the ground floor, but longs to sleep in a bed again. His case has been backed by Councillor Kathleen Tassyman. Na wa o! How did he get this BIG?

Any Advice For This Girl?

This guy is not yet your husband, yet you allow him to “use” you so cheaply like this in public for his selfish interest and even allow pictures to be taken of the shameful act?

Tomorrow some ladies will start complaining and running up and down, saying men are not ready to marry them. But how have you carried yourself as a lady with strange men in public?
Every action has its consequences. Ladies watch it before it’s too late!

A Mouse Attacks A Snake To Save His Friend

A mouse has been given its freedom after it tackled a poisonous snake in a bid to save a fellow rodent at a zoo in China.

The two mice were served up as a live dinner for the snake at Hangzhou Zoo in Zhejiang province, eastern China.

Keeper Wen Shao said: "We always give the snakes live food and we put the two mice into the snake enclosure, but instead of trying to hide like they usually do one of the mice attacked the snake when it saw it trying to eat the other mouse.


"I have never seen anything like that before, usually the mice keep as far away from the snake as possible but this one caused a lot of damage.

"It was biting the snake on the head as the snake was trying to eat the first mouse."

He added that the mouse had deserved its freedom after putting up such a brave fight.

"In any case it didn't do the snake any good either, it was expensive and the mouse did a lot of damage by biting it on the head," he added.

Sadly the mouse did not succeed in its bid to free its pal. It died and was later eaten even if mighty mouse was no longer around to witness it.

10 Things About Ladies' Minds

1: You think you know her, but you have no idea. She hides all her problems behind her smile. Behind her smile is a world of pain.

2:That annoying moment is when someone tries to look at her screen while she is texting! And she thinks, "Dude u suck!!"

3:While you're ignoring her, another guy is giving her attention...and while you're giving her problems, another guy is listening.

4:A best friend isn't someone who's just always there for her. It's someone who understands her a bit more than she understands  herself.

5: She's just human, she has weaknesses. She makes mistakes and she experiences sadness...but she learns from all these things to make her a better person.

6:Anything you say will be used against you, in an argument, 10 months from now, because she is a
woman...and so, never forgets. Anything. Ever.

7: She's single, you're single. I like you, you like me. We are not dating. Am I missing out something here?

8:Dear ex, she doesn't hate you. she's just disappointed you turned into everything you said you'd never be.

9:Missing someone + No texts from them = Worst feeling.

10. She loves when you share your feelings. It doesn't make her any less of a man; it just makes you more adorable.

Sincerely, Girls.

I've Been Asked To Stríp Naked As Part Of An Audition Process - Female Singer

Singer, Helenite talks about her experiences in the music industry, her uniqueness and music career.

Although her name may not ring a bell now, but the songstress may rise fast in the music industry. What makes her unique is her husky voice. Although a beautiful lady, her voice can be mistaken for a man’s.

However, she said her husky voice suits her and her music well. Like many up and coming artistes in the industry, the young fair-skinned lady has had her share of humiliation in her quest for recognition in the industry.

She said, “I have faced a lot in the music industry just to make a name for myself; I thank God that it is finally paying off. It is my dream; I have a passion for it so I endured. I have been to a place where they asked me to take off my dress to see how my skin really looks. It was some sort of interview or process I had to go through before I could perform on stage for a gig.

I have been bullied, ignored; starting wasn’t easy. I am used to it. I just shot my video for my song, ‘Mo fi di lu’, the video will be coming out soon. Now, anything people do, I just smile and let it go because I have seen it all.”

She added,“I do afro-pop music and RnB. I know I have a husky voice and it works very well for my music. It makes me different and unique. My unique husky voice is an advantage to me. Being a female musician does not mean that your voice has to be thin or faint.

My voice is deep and my fans love it this way. On numerous occasions, I am mistaken for a man on the phone because of my voice. Sometime I could be with my female friends, when they receive their boyfriends’ calls and I talk in the background, they sometimes think they are with men till I talk to their boyfriends to clear the doubt in their mind.

Funny thing is that when someone talks to me on the phone and see me in real life, they are shocked because of how beautiful I am.”

Photos: Diddy's Girlfriend, Cassie, Raises Temperatures With Killer Bikini In Miami

R&B crooner Cassie, the rumoured girlfriend of rapper Sean Combs (aka Diddy), chose a white bikini to show off her sensational beach body in Miami on Saturday. While opting for a green and white Brazilian-style 'half' thong bikini and matching top, the 26-year-old Cassie wowed fellow beach-goers with her killer curves. This chic is not only beautiful, she's extremely sexy! More sexy pics after the break .

 

The President "Goodluck Jonathan" Lied

President Goodluck Jonathan’s recent Facebook claim about three weeks of uninterrupted electricity supply to Anambra state capital, Awka, is nowhere near the reality, residents of the town said in a quick rebuttal that again casts doubt on the president’s public claim about his achievements.

Residents from several streets of Awka said while power supply had improved in their areas in the past couple of weeks, the difference was fairly minimal to be regarded as “steady” since interruptions have continued.

“They give us light mostly in the day time and take it during the night when we need it most,” said Mike Nweke, who lives along Zik Avenue, and runs a shop at Eke Awka market. “In spite of the fact that our NEPA credit finishes within days of recharge. There is nothing to celebrate.

Four other residents of the area corroborated that claim of improved power supply over the past three weeks, but they all added that the usual power failure persisted.

At Ifite Awka, mostly habited by students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, residents said the only difference they witnessed in recent weeks has been the stoppage of the power rationing called “One day ON, one day OFF”, which makes light available to different areas on alternate days.

“Before they use to share light for us and that made us to be having light once in two days but now that has become history because they are now giving us light everyday though the power supply has never been stable as claimed by the president,” one student said.

The responses, randomly drawn from several parts of Awka, particularly refuted the president’s claim about “uninterrupted public power” in a Facebook comment on Thursday.

In the unusual post, which the president said was meant to “drown out the unacceptable negatives in the polity”, Mr. Jonathan highlighted the appointment by telephone company, MTN, of its first Nigerian Chief Executive, as the proceed of his administration’s resolve to build local content; and spoke of steady electricity in Awka, and the registration of the new party, All Progressives Congress, as a reflection of the success of his government’s reforms.

“The second occurrence is the celebration by the city of Awka, in Anambra state of three weeks of uninterrupted public power supply and counting,” Mr. Jonathan wrote. “More cities will soon be able to have such celebrations because the Roadmap to Power Sector Reforms is having the desired effects with almost all of Nigeria’s electricity Distribution companies (Discos) and Generating companies (Gencos) now in private hands as I promised on the 26th of August 2010 in Lagos when I launched the Power Roadmap.”

For a president whose past claims on achievements, particularly about power supply had all turned out fictitious, and were roundly refuted by Nigerians, his remarks about Anambra state immediately stirred swift reactions from Nigerians.

Readers who responded to PREMIUM TIMES’ call on Facebook, asking Awka residents for response, provided mixed opinion of the situation in the commercial state.

While a majority denied the president’s claim, a few admitted the situation had improved.

A respondent, Oraneto Ndubuisi, affirmed, “For real, four weeks now”, while another, Toby Obaji, interjected, “Wait a minute, are you guys trying to say three hours or three weeks. Well, if its three hours …yes, sometimes. If you actually mean three weeks, then it’s not this Awka, might be the Awka in Japan.”

Other residents from different parts of the town, interviewed by our reporter in Awka, returned a verdict that largely disclaimed Mr. Jonathan’s.

At Ogechuckwu Street, five people interviewed said there was no difference in power supply in the area over the past three months because they still used generators at night.

At Emma-Nnaemeka Street, residents also denied there was stable power supply in the area as claimed by the president.

“Enough of that lie and those people presenting those lies to Mr. President should stop it,” one man, visibly angered by the question, said.

In Akoyele Street, one resident who gave his name as Uche, said although an equipment was stolen from the transformer in his neighbourhood weeks ago, resulting in total outage in the area, the situation has only improved to the previous unstable power after residents contributed money to replace the equipment.

“Light no dey my house now as I dey talk to you,” he said in pidgin English.

At Ichida Street, two residents there dismissed the president’s claim as political rhetoric that sought to woo supporters ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

“I think this is a campaign style of the PDP, they want to use lies to capture Anambra in the forthcoming election and we shall resist them,” a resident who refused to disclose his name said.

Those who spoke at Araba Street, said although they had witnessed a little improvement in power supply over the past few weeks, the power was never stable. One resident in the area further said that while power in the street improved minimally in the past three months, it was “nothing to celebrate”.

A similar reaction came from Arthur Eze Avenue, where locals chided the president for often failing to verify information passed to him.

“Oga Goodluck should always cross-check every information given to him before announcing them to the public. He should stop betraying our trust in him,” one residents who gave her name as Florence said.

At Dike Street, a resident who gave his name as Nzekwe Echezona, gave a similar response about improved but never stable electricity.

#BBATheChase: Angelo Is Only Using Beverly Osu For Sex – SA Fiancée

 you are one of those that have been supporting Nigeria’s Big Brother Africa representative, Beverly Osu, while she throws herself at South African house-mate, Angelo Collins, then you should get this message across to her. Angelo’s South African fiancée, Candice Arends is not taking the whole show of shame funny and she has come out to say she is ready to fight for her man as they are planning to get married before the end of this year. In an interview with a South African blog, Candice made it clear that Angelo is only having fun with Beverly and that he will come back to her at the end of the reality TV show. She said that she and Angelo have a very serious relationship and that she understands his moves in the house as the Nigerian girl is practically throwing herself at him and he has no option but to take advantage of her…..*eyes rolling*

Shocking: Mother Discovers Daughter's Maths Teacher, 35, Under Daughters Bed When She Went Home Early

 

When a mother popped home one afternoon to pick up some lunch, she was surprised to find her 16-year-old daughter was in. Mildly suspicious that she wasn’t at school, she went upstairs and discovered an unexpected visitor – the girl’s maths teacher, hiding under her bed. She called police and the 35-year-old teacher was arrested on suspicion of abusing a position of trust. Amazing what people do! Continue to read more ...

A source said: ‘The pair had gone back to the girl’s house because they thought no one would be there. But the mum came home earlier than expected and caught them. 'She went into her daughter’s room and found the teacher hiding under the bed. It was a terrible shock. I think she had only come home to grab some lunch. The mum went berserk.’ Detectives questioned the teacher for several hours about the incident, which happened at the teenager’s home in Bolton on the last day of term earlier this month. The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been released on bail until August

Nigerian Student Breaks World’s Record For Longest Sex Ever (PICTURED)

According to sources, this OAU Undergraduate(PICTURED ABOVE) Engaged In It Non-stop For 15 Hours 7 mins 23 seconds. 

The boy didn’t stop until he was forced to stop. He has Sex for 15 Hours, 7 Mins and 23 Seconds Non Stop
Lord have mercy!

Oneal Evicted From Big Brother Africa

At this particular juncture, Botswana’s surviving Big Brother contestant Oneal‘s Chase has ended yesterday after he was evicted from the house!
This week, only one housemate has been booted out of the show and poor Oneal happens to be the unlucky one. The club DJ was up for the second time and managed to survive in week 4 of the Chase, however today, lady luck didn’t shine on him.
Oneal who has had a great Chase was also HOH in week 7 and has also been a very active housemate as regards the tasks, he’s without a doubt a multi-talented fellow and he’ll definitely make it up there.
Unfortunately, he was separated from his lady love Feza who was lucky enough to survive as well as Ethiopia’s Bimp. But on a lighter note, Feza‘s game continues and she said that her game would go on even if her boo is Evicted.
Upon his Eviction, he handled it well and bade farewell to his fellow housemates, Feza seemed to have mixed feelings as she was a bit sad having lost her man to the Eviction but at the same time, she had just been saved thus felt relieved.
Meanwhile, the Chase now has 8 Chasemates with three weeks to go and the next coming two weeks will see at least a housemate Evicted each week, meaning that we are most probably going to have 6 housemates at the finale.
All the best to Oneal, he may be out but walked out gracefully and represented Botswana well!

2 Girls Arrested for Poisoning Parents Just to Browse the Internet

Two girls who came up with an evil plan to poison their parents after a restriction from the use of the internet have been arreasted by the Californian Police. 

Police said that the two teenagers from California used a prescription sleeping medication to poison the milkshakes of their too strict parents, so they could get on the Internet. The drug was mixed with the milkshakes and the couple fell asleep. The parents took a drug test the next day after they became suspicious. The girls told investigators they wanted to use the Internet, which was restricted after 10:00 pm every day.

 The parents called the police who arrested the 15-year-old girl from Rocklin, and a friend, who is 16-years-old. The girls were taken to the Juvenile Detention Center. Rocklin is located 20 miles northeast of Sacramento.

 
 What could they have been doing on the Internet that required such a desperate move? This is really disheartening....

Ini Edo's look to Nollywood celebrates Omotola event

The actress was styled by Swanky Styling for the event last night. Like the look?

Olamide Shows Off His Girlfriend

Rapper, Olamide posted a photo of him and his girlfriend on his Instagram page.

Even though he rarely talks about his girlfriend, Olamide isn’t shy to put her out there.

Baddo and his girlfriend attended Dotun & D’banj sister, Taiwo’s wedding in Ikeja, Lagos.

D’banj Gave His Sister Taiwo And Hubby A Brand New Honda CRV As Wedding Gift

D’banj's younger sister and twin sister to KaySwitch, Taiwo Oyebanjo wedded her boo Dotun of Cool FM in Lagos.
And to celebrate their union, big brother D'Banj presented the new couple with a brand new Honda CRV

RIHANNA GETS DOWN AND DIRTY IN BARBADOS (PHOTOS)

Rihanna seemed to let all her guard down as she partied ferociously at the Crop Over festival in Barbados.
The singer took to the Barbados carnival scene with aplomb, partying through to the early hours of Saturday morning in the island’s capital Bridgetown.
And the 25-year-old singer looked typically striking in a nearly sheer white monokini, decorated with sparkling metallic panels.
Green face paint, blue and silver sunglasses, practical baseball boots and a white veil over her new short curly hairdo completed the look.The star clutched a drink in one hand as she grinded behind several other partygoers at The Foreday Morning Jam party.

At one point, she also showed off the backless detail of her ensemble, getting down on all fours for some kind of breakdance move.
The bash, which took place on the street, began at midnight and ended at 6am, with Rihanna seemingly in it for the long haul.’Woke up in paint and a veil from partying in de street all morning!!! #Barbados #FOREDAYmorning CROP OVA almost here!’ she wrote on her Twitter on Saturday after her night out.
However, there was time for recovery for the singer, who tweeted that she was back to work, taking part in a new cover shoot – ‘Glam starts now,’ she wrote.

Meet Genevieve's Stunningly Beautiful Daughter (PICTURES)

I must say that up till now, have not really come across this young lady's photo as her mum, Genevieve has  shielded the privacy of her only daughter from the public and especially the randy guys

Acording to National Enquirer, there had been so many controversies behind the man who fathered Genevieve's daughter, and whilst some school of thoughts are of the opinion that, Genevieve herself cannot boast of who the father is due to the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy because she was so young 
(she was impregnated at 15), a certain man nick-named Acura who claimed he actually impregnated Genevieve and didn’t take the responsibility because of religious factor.

Acura hails from a liberal Christian background while the Nnajis are staunch Catholic who detest giving birth outside wedlock. Acura spoke exclusively to us then but trust Genevieve, all efforts to get her to talk have been abortive. Now, the exclusive pictures you're savouring is that of Chimebuka a.k.a Lily - Genevieve's 18 year old daughter who lives abroad.

The paragon of beauty was recently at the beach where she surrendered her privacy for paparazzi's lenses to click away. She also took some photographs of herself inside a car and another one in a dinner

                                 

                                  

See inside Ex-Governor Orji Uzor Kalu's 400-room country estate

The former Abia State governor named the huge estate, which comprises of several units of eye-popping buildings and other exotic structures, after his daughter, Neya Uzor Kalu. Camp Neya was built in 1998 at Uzor Kalu's home town of Igbere, Bende LGA in Abia State.

According to IGTV, Camp Neya, which is in a world of it's own, houses over 400 rooms comprising of over 36 jumbo sized sitting rooms, 12 room presidential lodge, Governors lodge for all the 36 states and FCT. A 5000 capacity conference hall, a banquet hall, a Karaoke hall, 22 Kitchens, 102 toilets, 76 Bathrooms, 187 bedrooms, a golf course, a foothball pitch, an olympic sized swimming pool, one indoor swimming pool, basket ball court, lawn tennis court, sports centre, a church, a mosque, a bush bar, a filling station, ATM machines, a clinic, children's recreation centre, an ICT centre, several gardens, a police post, a military detachment. See more photos after the cut...