However, in a recent interview, Ben Bruce, a former Director General of the Nigeria Television Authority has debunked the disqualification rumour adding that the constitution protects his interest so well.
"To the best of my knowledge, nobody has been ousted from the race. If you are ousted from the race, they have to let you know you are ousted from the race. There is no communication to that effect. So everybody is speculating. The race is the only one in the country right now. It is exciting. Everybody is talking about it but nobody has been ousted from the race." He quoted.
He further cited Section 28 of the Constitution as regards the issue of dual citizenship.
"Subject to the other provisions of this section, a person shall forfeit forthwith his Nigerian citizenship if, not being a citizen of Nigeria by birth, he acquires or retains the citizenship or nationality of a country, other than Nigeria, of which he is not a citizen by birth."
RUGGEDMAN RE-LAUNCHES TWENTIETH SEPTEMBER WEAR (TSW).
Now called Twentieth September Wear (TSW), Ruggedman has extended his brand which primarily consisted of tops for ladies to shirts, wrist watches and high heeled shoes of dazzling shapes and designs.The event which was staged at the exqusite XL Lounge, Karimu Ikotun, Victoria Island, Lagos and which had a grand red-carpet session witnessed the attendance of his colleagues in the entertainment industry, well-wishers, fans and friends. The likes of Chinaydu, Jah Bless, Mr Kool, Reminisce, DJboombastic to mention a few registered their presence.
Ruggedman after expressing his gratitude at the honour bestowed on him popped a bottle of champagne to throw the dance floor open.
BABASUWE BECOMES A FREEMAN
The actor who was suspected of drug trafficking and arrested three weeks ago by officials of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) was brought to court following an order by Justice Yetunde Idowu of the Ikeja High Court to National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce him on Wednesday 26 October.
Elesho, Kayode Olaseinde also known as Ajirebi and other actors and actresses were at the court to support their colleague.
Meanwhile Baba Suwe has filed a N100 million suit against NDLEA over his arrest and detention by the agency on October 12, seeking a declaration that his arrest was in gross violation of his rights.
CANDIDATES FOR THE 2011 FIFA BALLON D'OR&WORLD COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The list was drawn up by football experts from the Football Committee, the Technical and Development Committee and by a group of experts from France Football.
The following 23 men are contending for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011Éric Abidal (France)
Sergio Agüero (Argentina),
Karim Benzema (France),
Iker Casillas (Spain),
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal),
Dani Alves (Brazil),
Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon),
Cesc Fàbregas (Spain),
Diego Forlán (Uruguay),
Andrés Iniesta (Spain),
Lionel Messi (Argentina),
Thomas Müller (Germany),
Nani (Portugal),
Neymar (Brazil),
Mesut Özil (Germany),
Gerard Piqué (Spain),
Wayne Rooney (England),
Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany),
Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands),
Luis Suárez (Uruguay),
David Villa (Spain),
Xabi Alonso (Spain),
Xavi (Spain). The following ten coaches are contending for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men's Football 2011: Vicente Del Bosque (Spain/Spain national team),
Alex Ferguson (Scotland/Manchester United FC),
Rudi Garcia (France/Lille OSC),
Pep Guardiola (Spain/FC Barcelona),
Jürgen Klopp (Germany/Borussia Dortmund), Joachim Löw (Germany/Germany national team),
José Mourinho (Portugal/Real Madrid C.F.), Óscar Tabárez (Uruguay/Uruguay national team),
André Villas-Boas (Portugal/FC Porto, Chelsea FC),
Arsène Wenger (France/Arsenal FC)FIFA and France Football will on 5th December, 2011 hold a press conference in Paris, however, names of the three men and three women, as well as the three men's coaches and three women's coaches, with the highest number of votes will be revealed. The three nominees for the FIFA Puskás Award will also be announced. The winners of all of the awards will be revealed at the second FIFA Ballon d'Or gala as part of a televised ceremony at the Zurich Kongresshaus on 9 January 2012.
The FIFA/FIFPro World XI and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most beautiful goal of the year, the FIFA Presidential Award and the FIFA Fair Play Award will also be presented during the gala.
KIM KARDASHIAN TERMINATES 72-DAY OLD MARRIAGE.
Citing irreconciliable differences, the 31 year old Supermodel who is one of the highest paid reality show models with earnings estimated at $6 million from her TV show, clothing line, perfume, jewelry and tanning cream and other product endorsements and appearances was previously married to music producer Damon Thomas for four years, separating in 2004.
"After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best." She said.
There were claims that Kris was reluctant to be a part of the Kardashian brand as well as differences over where they would make their home, Kim's friends lashed at Kris Humphries alleging that he immediately began "chasing fame" when the marriage fell apart.
One of the reasons for divorce was that he wanted her to move to Minnesota, a decision which didn't go down well with her. Kim was also put off when Kris hired a Hollywood publicist to work on his image. 
THE FIRST EVER WORLD FASHION WEEK TO HOLD IN NEW YORK
46 countries have been billed to attend the first ever World Fashion Week which will take place in New York in year 2012. As a prelude, a World Fashion Week Welcoming Gala will hold in New York on November 2011.
Organized by World Fashion organization in partnership with International Trade Organization, Global Enterpreneurship Week, the Art of Living Foundation and fashion organizations from all over the world, the epochal event will attract fashionistas, models, influential leaders and internet media from developed and underdeveloped countries.
One nominated fashion designer from each participating country will showcase one specially crafted couture garment which will be taken on a world tour in partnership with museums and fashion weeks around the world then all the way to World Fashion Week 2012 inaugural ceremony.
"From manufacturing, to the runway, the handling of fashion goes through the hands of the poorest of the poor as well as the ones most fortunate collectively we can work to make the different dimensions of the fashion process more sustainable and fair. Hence fashion will make a nice deeper impact for the betterment of the world." Paco De Jaimes, Founder, World Fashion Week.
"SIASIA WAS SABOTAGED BY PLAYERS"-SHUAIBU GARA-GOMBE
Shuaibu also explained that sacking the ex-coach is not the end of the nation's football woes adding that SiaSia was just a victim of the system he worked for.
Though it was clearly stated in his contract that he had to qualify the country in the 2012 African Cup of Nations, Shuaibu explained that there is something wrong with the technical committee of Nigeria football federation, according to him, the most important job of the committee is to sit down with national team coaches and discuss their match plans, team formation&players to be used, "Nigerians have to understand that if the coach fails the committee has failed too. The technical committee lacks a sound qualified head. It is difficult to believe that Osaze Odemwingie who scores from 25yards when playing for his team and Emmanuel Emenike could not score from 6 yards in a match as vital as that. The kind of goals they failed to score in that match was inexplicable." He concluded.
NEXT MOVIE STAR&SUPERMOM BOSS FLOATS BAR
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Sola Fajobi, a successful media content provider who is known for exuding a reputation anchored on creativity has added hospitality business to his rich repertoire.
Fajobi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Interactive Media, producers of Next Movie Star and Supermom reality television shows has named his new project TROY.
A one-stop entertainment &networking centre located at Oladele Kadiri street, behind Excellence hotel Ogba, TROY is to primarily cater for the needs of upwardly mobile young men and women who desire good relaxation, fitness and beauty therapy, it boasts of well-appointed lounges, exquisite bar and gymnasium, classy spa&beauty shop and accessories store.
Fajobi further explained the motive behind the name TROY, “the historical TROY city was strong and couldn’t be acquired despite the tough war waged against it; by incorporating the beauty, good organization, formidability, strength and resilience features of TROY into our business, we hope to set a second-to-none standard and give our customers the best of services”.
Now that he’s diversified into hospitality business, Fajobi affirms his committment to entertainment “everything around me is centred on entertainment, TROY is an entertainment centre&by God’s grace, I will continue to create more interesting avenues to add value to the Nigerian entertainment industry.” He concluded.
HERE COMES MR NIGERIA 2011
By virtue of his victory, he is N1million richer, owns a brand new car, going on a trip to Sao Tome and Principe including 5 nights at the Pestana Hotels, wins an Ipad 2 and Blackberry Bold 9900. He is also to compete in the Mr World 2011 pageant.
The event which saw Bandele Adebule and Joseph Agossa come third and fourth runner ups were made up of few sessions, such as the costume display and Question &Answer sessions.
Held at the Silverbird Galleria on Saturday, October 29, 2011 and anchored by Munachi Abii, ex Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), there were great musical performances by JJC, Eva and Chidinma
Other categories which awards were given include Mr Photogenic, Mr Sports, Mr Amenity, Strongest Man, Mr Smart, Mr Talented, Mr Physique, and Mr Personality.
GENEVIEVE INI EDO, OTHERS SHINE AT THE 2011 ZULU AFRICAN FILM ACADEMY AWARDS
Vox Africa
Ben TV
Oh TV- (WINNER)
HI Nolly2) BEST WEST AFRICAN TVTV3 Ghana
TV Africa, Ghana-(WINNER)
GTV Ghana
Joy TV Ghana
NTA Nigeria-(WINNER)
AIT Nigeria
Silverbird TV Nigeria
Channels TV Nigeria
Lagos TV Nigeria3) BEST TV SOUTH AFRICAETV South Africa
SABC South Africa-(WINNER)
Top TV South Africa
ZTV Zimbabwe
MABC TV Botswana
NBC Namibia4) ZAFAA ENTERTAINMENT FRIENDLY AIRLINES 2011Arik Air-(WINNER)
Quatar Airline
Emirates Airline
Air Nigeria
Atlantic Airline5) BEST FILM
Mirror Boy–Obi Emelonye-(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Somewhere In Africa–Kwame Boadu (Ghana)
Save Our Soul-Oby Edozie (Nigeria)
Fulani–IfeanyiOnyeabor (Nigeria)6) BEST FILM EDITINGMirror Boy-Andrew Webber/Anchew Linton-(WINNER)
Bed of Roses-Okey Benson (Nigeria)
Marriage Planner –Odinaka Edeh (Nigeria)
Somewhere in Africa –Afra Marley7) BEST STORYBed of Roses–Odika Michael (Ghana)
Mirror Boy–Obi Emelonye (London)
Somewhere in Africa –Pascal Amafo(WINNER) (Ghana)
Save our Soul–Oby Edozie (Nigeria)8) BEST SOUND EDITHINGThorns–Cam Binams
Mirror Boy-Chigozie Ezeh/Sermon Ware
Somewhere In Africa –Chucks-(WINNER)
Save Our Souls-Kingsley Eigbokham9) BEST CHILD PERFOMANCE MALEMirror boy- Edward Kagutuzi-(WINNER) (Gambia)
Master of Game-Rahim Banda
Carbib Kwai (Ghana) –Ali Nuhu (Nigeria)10) BEST UPCOMING MALEThorns –Zim Demetria Karongah
Obsession– Camnchifor Valery-(WINNER)
Natasha De Prodigal–Vanessa Adekola (Nigeria)
The CEO–James Gardner (Ghana)11) BEST SCREENPLAYSomewhere in Africa- Pascal Amanfo (Ghana)
Bed of Roses–Folke Nissi Amafo (Ghana)
The Mardens–Emeka Amakaeze-(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Mirror Boy-Obi Emelonye (London)12) BEST UPCOMING FEMALEThorns-Zim Julie Boton-(WINNER)
Obsession – Cam Ruth Nkweti
Natssha De Prodigal –Vanessa Adekola (Nigeria)
The CEO-Selasse Ibrahim (Ghana)13) BEST CHILD PERFOMANCE FEMALEEdikan–Sophiana Jones (Nigeria)
From Within-Promise Nsima (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Widow's Tears-Salimi Akili (Nigeria)14) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHYFulani- Nigeria
Somewhere in Africa
Thorns
Mirror Boy-(WINNER)15) BEST COSTUMIERQueens Pride–Samira Yakubu (WINNER)
Maidens–Ogoo Okechi (Nigeria)
Fulani– Nwangboso Chiemela16) BEST CULTURAL EXPRESSIONKaran Zakara –Sani Mu'Azu (Nigeria)
Olasubomi-Bose Alao Omotoyosi(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Edikan–Uduka I. Uguamanam
Ama Ghana-Paul Adjei (Ghana)
Carbin Kwai –FKD Productions (Nigeria)17) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY INDIGENOUSNamijin-Nigeria
Edikan-Nigeria
Ama Ghana- Ghana
Carbin Kwai- Nigeria18) BEST PRODUCER INDIGENOUSOlasubomi-Bose Alao Omotoyosi (Nigeria)
Edikan–Uduka I. Uguamanam(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Namijin–Dahiru Moharmmed (Nigeria)
Ama Ghana-Paul Adjei (Ghana)19) BEST INDIGENOUS DIRECTORAma Ghana-Frank Gharbin (Ghana)
Olasubomi–Taiwo Oduala (Nigeria)
Carbin Kawi–Ali Nuhu (Nigeria)
Osu Kesan–Femi Fadeyi-(WINNER)20) BEST COMEDY FILMCyphylis (Nigeria)
Okon Lagos-(WINNER) (Nigeria)21) BEST COMEDY ACTRESS Okon Lagos –Vanessa Koko (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Okon Lagos–Monalisa Chinda (Nigeria)
Cyphylis –Uche Ogbodo(Nigeria)22) BEST COMEDY ACTOR Cyphylis–Victor Osuagwu (Nigeria
Okon Lagos–Ime Bishop Umoh-(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Cyphylis-KingsleyOgbonna (Dauda) (Nigeria)23) BEST ACTOR INDIGENOUSEdikan-Moses Armstrong
Olasubomi–Yinka Quadri (Nigeria)
Carbin Kwai- Ali Nuhu (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Ama Ghana –Agya Koo (Ghana)24) BEST ACTRESS INDIGENOUSOlasubomi-Shola Sobowale (Nigeria)
Edikan-Ini Edo (WINNER) (Nigeria)
Imala –Faithia Balogun (Nigeria)
Ama Ghana-Vivian Jill Lawrence (Ghana)25) BEST PRODUCERMirror Boy –Obi Emelonye/Patrick Cambell (London)
Memories of my Heart–Emem Isong(WINNER) (Nigeria)
Save Our Souls –Oby Edozieh (Nigeria)
Somewhere in Africa–Kwame Boadu (Ghana)26) BEST DIRECTORMirror Boy–Obi Emelonye (London)
Somewhere in Africa–Frank Raja Arase-(WINNER) (Ghana)
Memories of my Heart- Desmond Elliot (Nigeria)
Bed of Roses –Pascal Kelechi Amanfo (Ghana)27) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSMemories of my heart_Uche Jombo (Nigeria)
Mirror Boy–Fatima Jabi-(WINNER)
Haaja –Rekiya Atta Ibrahim (Nigeria)
Fulani –Oge Okoye (Nigeria)
Anathema– Ebele Okaro(Nigeria)28) BEST LEAD ACTRESSMirror Boy-Genevieve Nnaji (WINNER) (London)
4 Play Reloaded–Jackie Appiah (Ghana)
Somewhere in Africa –Martha Ankomah (Ghana)
Memories of my Heart–Ini Edo(Nigeria)
Fulani– Rita Dominic(Nigeria)29)BEST LEAD ACTORSomwhere in Africa–Majid Michael (Ghana)
Save our Souls -Kenneth Okonkwo(Winner) (Nigeria)
Memories of My Heart–Ramsey Nouah(Nigeria)
Mirror Boy –Osita Iheme (Nigeria)
