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ACTOR, KANAYO O KANAYO GETS POLITICAL APPOINTMENT

Seasoned Nigerian actor, Kanayo O Kanayo alongside 41 others have been appointed chairmen and members of the governing boards of 42 federal government agencies and parastatals.

The approval was done by President Goodluck Jonathan and the announcement made yesterday via a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

The Mbaise-born thespian cum Pastor was appointed Chairman of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Studies.

PHOTOS: STEPHANIE OKEREKE JAYJAY OKOCHA, BANKY W, EKU EDEWOR OTHERS FOR 'FLOOD WITH LOVE' CAMPAIGN

Top Nigerian celebrities; Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Banky W, Wizkid, Eku Edewor, JayJay Okocha, Iyanya to mention a few have joined a campaign for flood victims.

Tagged Flood with love, the celebrities are spotted "crying for help in" a weird but dramatic photoshoot; depicting victims drowning/struggling for their lives.

The campaign which was inspired by various flood incidents that ravaged the country is being sponsored/bankrolled by Nigerian business tycoons; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija and Tony Elumelu.

IS TENNIS STAR, MARIA SHARAPOVA REALLY CONSIDERING CHANGING HER NAME TO SUGARPOVA?

The news making rounds is that tennis star, Maria Sharapova might be considering changing her name from Maria Sharapova (temporarily) to Maria Sugarpova for the upcoming U.S Open. The underlying motive is to promote her candy line, Sugarpova which was launched last year.

Another report states that the 26 year-old has taken permission from the Florida Supreme Court for the name change but the United States Tennis Association, USTA have denied involvement in the matter. Infact, they stated that they havn't received any formal request for Sugarpova to be in the draw.

Maria's agents have kept mum over the matter. She's however expected to address the Sugarpova talk in a press conference today in New York.

NIGERIA LEAGUE SEALS N5.4B TV RIGHTS DEAL

Good news for Nigerian football fans, most especially those who have been itching to watch the Nigerian League matches regularly. You know it used to be once in a week, come year 2015, Nigerians would have the privilege of seeing six matches per week.

The Nigeria League has sealed a lucrative 4-year television rights deal believed to be worth N5.4 billion with sports television station, Super sports. Confirming the news, Chairman, League Management Company, Nduka Irabor says it would go a long way in changing the league.

"Happier days are ahead, this contract has also seen Supersport assuring that Nigerians who are working with them will have their jobs secured at least till 2019."

He also added that unlike before where sponsors have looked the other way, there would be more money in the league, beginning from the new season, Supersports would also be giving the league $2 million (N323 million) per year.

PHOTO: OLAMIDE PARTIES WITH OBAFEMI MARTINS

You know what they say about all work and no play? Rapper Olamide and footballer, Obafemi Martins took some time out of their busy schedules to party.

The rapper posted the picture on his instagram page and captioned it "…wiv my guy oba goal .. Hood party !!"

DON JAZZY&D'PRINCE BECOME MTN AMBASSADORS

I wonder why endorsement deals are falling into the laps of Nigerian musicians only. Whatever happened to actors, directors, producers? they are equally doing us proud. Well, guess they have their reasons.

Maverick producer, Don Jazzy and Mavin Records artiste, D'Prince are the latest celebrities on MTN (ambassador) radar. The two brothers have reportedly signed an undisclosed but lucrative deal with Telecommunications giant, MTN. This is coming few months after Tiwa Savage, Praiz and KC joined the train.

WIZKID DISPLACES MERCY JOHNSON AS THE MOST GOOGLED NIGERIAN CELEBRITY

Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie used to occupy the first position, infact, she sat comfortably on it for two years. One of the reasons was the controversies that surrounded her marriage in 2011. Well, wave-making artiste, Wizkid has displaced the award-winning actress.

From his girlfriend, Tani Omotayo, to his accident, collabos and all, Wizkid's name remains google's constant visitor.

Sitting on the second position is another popular actress, Funke Akindele. No thanks to her marital crisis/seperation. As for Mercy Johnson, it sure has to be news about her delivery, her daughter; Purity and her return to movie location.

Top Ten Most Googled Nigerian Entertainers

*Wizkid

*Funke Akindele

*Mercy Johnson

*Ini Edo

*Tonto Dikeh

*Tiwa Savage

*2Face

*Iyanya

*Dbanj

*Genevieve Nnaji

PRINCE WILLIAMS TALKS ABOUT HIS FATHERHOOD EXPERIENCE&THE LEGACY HE WANTS TO PASS ON TO HIS SON

Speaking on CNN for the first time after the birth of little Prince George Alexandra Louis. Prince Williams talks about his fatherhood experience which he deems emotional and life-changing.

"I think the last few weeks for me have been just a very different emotional experience. Something I never thought I would feel myself. And I find, again it's only been a short period, but a lot of things affect me differently now." He added.

Asked about the one-month old baby's character so far, he replied,"'Well, yeah – he's a little bit of a rascal, put it that way. So he either reminds me of my brother or me when I was younger. I'm not sure."

He considers his first nappy-changing duty as a honour. "I did the first nappy, yeah, a badge of honour, exactly. I wasn't allowed to get away with that. I had every midwife staring at me, You do it. You do it".

And then the legacy he wants to pass on? "The only legacy I want to pass

on to him is to sleep more and maybe not have to change his nappy so many times."

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