TOP 3 Super-Rich Nigerian Celebrities, Living Luxurious Life

There’s no question that being a celebrity comes with a lot of fantastic perks. There’s fame, fortune, luxury vacations, exotic cars, mansions, private jets if possible, yachts and just generally getting special treatment everywhere you go.
Here, we take a look at some of the super-rich Nigerian celebs who are rocking the boat.
Nwankwo Kanu 

Just as his football career was about to pick up in 1993, after a wonderful performance at the U-17 World Championships, Kanu Nwankwo was diagnosed of suffering from a heart related ailment which many football lovers thought would cut shot his dream of becoming a superstar.
But miraculously, he survived the surgeon’s knife and today he is one of the influential footballers of all time. The retired footballer fondly called Papilo today sits atop a multibillion business empire. With the bulk of it in real estate and the hospitality industry, he is also a philanthropist especially with his Kanu Heart Foundation which caters for children with heart related ailments.
The former Footballer of the Year and UNICEF ambassador was the captain of the Nigerian national team for 16 years. He has won a UEFA Champions League medal, a UEFA Cup medal, three FA Cup Winners Medals, and two African Player of the Year awards among others. He is also one of the few players who have won the Premiere League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal. Nwankwo has a lot of properties scattered across the country especially in Lagos and Owerri.
It was gathered that the player owns a mansion located at Opebi and his multi million naira Hardley Suite in Victoria Island aside his photo shop on Allen Avenue and three mansions in Parkview, Ikoyi, Lagos . Although, he recently lost about N1.4b to fraudsters, he however pockets N2m daily as profit from his hotel business.
Though much is not known about his investments abroad but he is a major share holder in big Nigerian companies even as he pockets millions from endorsement contracts from corporate giants such as Peak Milk, Airtel, among others. He is estimated to be worth in cash and assets to the tune of N19b.
P-Square

The sensational music duo, Peter and Paul, known as P-Square are no doubt famous and rich but their rating soared higher when they were rated tops at the Forbes list of Africa’s richest artistes. They were ranked third after Don Jazzy and Akon who topped the list. The list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, investment, sales, shows, awards, YouTube views, social media presence, influence, among many other factors.
The twins who have featured in Forbes list twice sure love the good things of life. They usually have sold out concerts both home and abroad, presidential guests of at least five African countries, flies private jets and live big. Inasmuch as they churn out good music, they charge heavily for their performances at home and more abroad.
They smile home with N5m per show in Nigeria and charge as much as N24m and above when contracted for their services abroad. Last year, the ‘Chop my money’ crooner were said to be building a N400m mansion in Parkview Estate where landed properties start from N100m. The house as gathered will be a twin duplex like the one in their Omole Estate home. The Anambra born Glo ambassadors are also into the oil and gas business.
In December, Peter, one of the music superstar tweeted a picture of his newly acquired mansion in San Francisco, USA with his kids and wife Lola Omotayo Okoye. The house is worth over N434m. Psquare has easily sold above 14 million copies of their CDs since 2005.
Apart from the four year endorsement deal with telecoms giant Globacom for N240m, they own Rayfield Hotel in Jos including a multimillion naira bakery and sachet water factories. When it comes to automobiles, they do not settle for less. Psquare cruises in different Sports Untility Vans like Sequia, hummer, truck, Range rover sport, among many others.
Genevieve

Unlike some other celebrities who crave for the klieglight, screen goddess, Genevieve Nnaji, always make headlines whenever she steps out. The Mbaise born actress has carved a niche for herself in the make believe world and she indeed living the life of a star.
Having featured in over a hundred movies and still counting, Nnaji, a professional to the core is at the top of her game. Nnaji has received several awards and nominations for her work at home and abroad. The former ‘Face of Lux’ ‘Face of MUD’, among other commercials has raked in millions of naira apart from her booming clothing line St Genevieve. She was also the brand ambassador of Range Rover Evogue.
The revered actress who is romantically linked with music superstar, D’banj is also into real estate business. She is currently acquiring properties in Lagos State . The ebony beauty is said to have recently moved into her magnificent mansion inside Parkview Estate, Ikoyi. The new property is coming after she acquired a posh home for her aged parents in Lekki.
A source claimed that she is also the owner of her former residence in Oniru Estate , Victoria -Island, Lagos State . Fondly called Genny, the queen of the tube and so far the only successful musician in Nollywood who pockets N2m per movie, is in love with designer purses, bags and shoes and she spends heavily in foreign currency in acquiring these items. She also cruises in state of the art cars.

2face, Others Panic On Board As Plane Door Opens After Take Off

There was panic aboard Aero Contractors Flight Aj2002 from Lagos to Douala Friday when passengers, including 2Face Idibia discovered that one of the doors was open 30 minutes after take-off.
An angry passenger who does not want his name mentioned said that passengers had finished taking their refreshment onboard the small aircraft when a signal came that a door was not locked and they should return to Lagos.
“Remember that small plane you guys used that day to Douala, Aero? Hmm! We left Lagos with it and like 30 minutes later on air, after all the refreshments. I had finished eating and then announcement came in that there’s a signal that the door is open somewhere. That it is required we return to Lagos. Returning to Lagos was hell. Plane flew so low and that’s how we managed back. For 40 minutes, they said we should wait in plane and 20 minutes later they said we should descend. We are back to boarding room now. Thank God. Even 2Face was in the flight and has left to the VIP lounge now. That is my story for today. They said a new plane is coming, and so, we are waiting till 4pm for it. That aircraft should not be allowed to fly,” he said.
Thank God there was no serious accidents or disaster

Osaze Stands a Chance to Make World Cup Squad- Report

Osaze Odemwingie could still make coach Stephen Keshi’s team for the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil, but the head coach insists on talks with the Stoke City forward.

Keshi and Odemwingie were involved in a highly publicised row during which the striker took to Twitter to blast the Eagles handler after he was sensationally left out of a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) training camp in Portugal.
“Keshi has said the door is still open for Osaze, but he will need to talk with the player before he could recall him to his team,” a top official informed MTNFootball.com.

Peter Odemwingie Could Make Keshi’s Team for World Cup.

Fire Kills Couple In Benue

An early morning fire outbreak on Saturday killed a couple at Akpehe, a settlement in Makurdi, the Benue Police Command has said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the couple, Mr Raymond Avaan, and his wife, Florence, got married in 2003.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Daniel Ezeala, told the NAN in Makurdi that the couple was burnt beyond recognition in their apartment.
“The incident took place this morning; and the couple was burnt to death.
They were the only people in the apartment,” Ezeala said.
He said that an investigation would be carried out on the cause of the fire.
NAN reports that Raymond was a teacher with the Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Akpehe.
His neighbour, Mr James Terwase, blamed the fire on unsteady electricity voltage, saying that residents of the place had been living in fear because of that.
He described the couple as peace-loving, describing the incident as unfortunate.

Tiwa Savage Signs Endorsement Deal With Forte Oil

Mavin Records first lady — Tiwa Savage has added more zeros to he bank account as the talented singer and wife just signed a new fat endorsement deal.
Tiwa Savage has signed a deal with oil and gas company, Forte Oil.
The Mavin Records artiste was unveiled in a media as their new ambassador yesterday evening.
You can call Tiwa Savage the queen of brand endorsements in Nigeria, following closely behind Funke Akindele

NDLEA Finds Banned Drug Inside Hair Attachment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered 3kg of methamphetamine hidden inside a luggage containing female hair attachment.
The Spokesman for the agency, Mr Mitchel Ofoyeju, made this known in a statement he issued in Lagos and made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday.
Ofoyeju said that NDLEA officials detected the drug at the Cargo Section of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja.
He said that the banned drug was meant for export to South Africa, adding that the agency had already arrested a 37-year-old freight forwarder in connection with that.
“We have arrested a 37-year-old forwarding agent (name withheld), who brought a consignment of female artificial hair for shipment to South Africa.
“During examination of the bag, nine of the packs were found to contain parcels of substance that tested positive for methamphetamine hidden inside the artificial hair.
“During interrogation, the suspect claimed he collected the bag containing the drug at Yaba, Lagos, from his friend who is also his customer.
“He claimed he was paid to send the bag to South Africa as an unaccompanied cargo.
“He is currently being investigated; he will be charged to court soon,”

Tonto Shows Off Val Gifts

Tonto  posted this diamond watch on her instagram page and wrote ‘Oo wow!’ Check below to see other gifts she posted on her page.

Annie Idibia Shares New Photo Of Baby Olivia

Annie Idibia has shared a cute photo of her little bundle of joy as the cute Olivia turned a month old yesterday, on Valentines day.
Annie shared the cute photo of baby Olivia above and if you look closely, you’ll see the obvious resemblance to daddy Idibia — 2face.
Very cute baby!!

9 Soldiers Feared Dead In Boko Haram Ambush

A deadly ambush in the border areas of Izhe in Madagali Local Government of Adamawa state, by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect has led to the death of at least 9 soldiers.
Chairman of Madagali, Mr Maina Ularamu, who confirmed the incident said that the soldiers were on a mission to repel an attack, but could not ascertain the number of casualty.
“The soldiers were going to repel a planned attack at Izhe border village when they were ambushed by the heavily armed insurgents.
“As I am talking to you, most villagers at the border areas have since fled to Madagali the administrative headquarters for fear of possible attacks.
“We are calling on the government to station more troops with armoured tanks. These Boko Haram insurgents have more sophisticated weapons than the soldiers,” said Ularamu.
Armed with anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons which were mounted on their vehicles, the insurgents would easily defeat soldiers if more troops with more sophisticated weapons are not sent to the area, according to the chairman.

Redeemed Church To Build A University, Sports Complex, Golf Course In Texas

For centuries, European and American missionaries have gone to Africa to spread the word of Christ. That trend is now working in reverse, with a Nigerian minister in Texas who plans to build churches as numerous as Starbucks coffee shops.
Drive an hour north-east of Dallas, and you will find yourself staring off into a barren, flat horizon. One out-of-place building rises above the landscape: a 10,000-seat auditorium. It is the centrepiece for the Redeemed Christian Church of God in North America.
It is one of Africa’s largest and most influential Christian movements, claiming more than five million followers worldwide, mostly in Nigeria. Pastor James Fadele, who runs the Church in North America, said God told the Church’s leader Enoch Adeboye that its North American headquarters would be founded near Dallas – but not where, and not when.

Then, Fadele (pictured above) said, a white man in Texas had a vision. “God told him, ‘The land doesn’t belong to you, it belongs to a group of church people,’” Fadele said. “‘When you meet them, I will let you know who they are.’”
Fadele, a short man with a booming voice, said a few Redeemed Church members were eating at a local restaurant when they were approached by the white man.
The man told them God had asked him to buy a patch of land, but that the Church was the owner. “They accepted it, they paid the check, and the rest, as they say, is history,” said Fadele with a laugh.
The Redeemed Church plans to build a university, sports complex and golf course on its land near Dallas That divine spot is Floyd, Texas, an unincorporated community with a population of 220. Church leaders have grand plans for the property, which now spans 700 acres (283ha): a university, sports complex, even a golf course.
Fadele radiates with excitement describing his vision for future events at the auditorium: “Crazy people for Jesus, people who are in love with Jesus, shouting ‘hallelujah’, praising Jesus, having prayer vigils, having fun, giving each other high-fives.”
Fadele’s goal is to establish a church within every 10 miles (16km) in North America, to take as many people as possible to heaven. “Because heaven is real, God is real,” he said. “And that is why we want to plant churches like Starbucks.”

JUNGLE JUSTICE: Suspected Thieves Hacked With Machete, Car Set Ablaze By Angry Mob (Graphic Photo)

An angry mob in Calabar on Tuesday hacked three suspected criminals with machetes almost to the point of death.
The criminals reportedly specialises in snatching women’s bag.
On that fateful day, the criminals had snatched a bag containing an unspecified sum of money from one woman who stepped out of First Bank premises along Calabar Road and sped off. Unknown to them, they were trailed by an unidentified lady who drove behind them in company of others. They intercepted the robbers car at Goldie/Atu junction where an angry mob later took over.
They broke the robbers’ car glasses, dragged them out of the car and set the car ablaze. They also used machetes to inflict cuts on the robbers before the police from the Atakpa Police Division who rescued them arrived the scene and took them to the station.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Hogan Bassey, said, “The boys are with us and are being given medical attention. They will appear in court after investigations are completed.”
Meanwhile, two robbers operating in a commercial tricycle around the Anantigha area of Calabar were killed on Monday, while their tricycle was set ablaze. Another suspected criminal was almost lynched along Uwanse Street, but was rescued by the police who whisked him away.
According to the residents, before now they used to apprehend criminals and hand them over to the police, only for them to be released later so they decided to tackle criminals themselves as the police was ineffective.