Monday 28 October 2013

Stella Oduah spotted in Israel as Jonathan refuses to see her

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Aviation Minster Stella Oduah is currently in Israel where she went to meet President Jonathan to explain her role in the controversial BMW car deal and also take part in the signing of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement with Israel. But according to new reports, the president has not only refused to see Stella Oduah, he's also keeping her out of the signing ceremony which will hold today in Israel.

President Jonathan is said to be uncomfortable with the public outrage surrounding the minister and he doesn't want it to look like he's condoning corruption, especially since he's set up a committee to probe the minister.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said recently that they don't have any documents relating to the controversial bulletproof cars it bought for the Minister.

US Senator Ted Cruz apologizes for offensive remark about Nigerians

Ted Cruz
On Monday Oct. 21st, US Republican Senator Ted Cruz told a rally that Nigerian email scammers have been hired to run the Obamacare website, a comment that a lot of Nigerians found offensive. After being bombarded with several phone calls from Nigerians in Houston and all across the US, the office of Ted Cruz has issued a statement from the Senator apologizing for what he said.

The full statement reads...
It’s unfortunate that we’re living in a time where just about every joke can be misconstrued to cause offense to someone.
To the good people of Nigeria - a beautiful nation where my wife lived briefly as the child of missionaries - no offense was intended.
I am fully appreciative of the range of mutual economic and security interests that make Nigeria an important friend to the United States.
And even to those few unscrupulous email scammers who were the subject of the joke, I apologize to you for the unfair comparison to the utterly dysfunctional Obamacare website.

Sunday 27 October 2013

Karrueche thrashes Chris Brown after arrest today

Chris Brown
Chris Brown
Chris Brown
Chris Brown's on-and-off again girlfriend Karrueche Tran trashed him on twitter today a few hours after it emerged that he'd been arrested for punching a man in D.C. Her reaction to the news came as a surprise to some people because their split, which happened recently, hadn't been made public.

Chris and Karrueche had a falling out about a week ago after she asked to move into Chris' LA pad. A source claims Chris flipped over the request and accused Karrueche of not being 'grateful' for everything he already does for her, and for trying to push him too hard. Chris and Karrueche  have since unfollowed each other on Twitter. Hehe.

Singer Maheeda goes completely nude in new photos

Maheeda
she's completely nude in the photos you will find after the cut which she posted on her instagram page a few hours ago, but she's still kinda holding back...still covering some parts. We are gradually getting there sha. I'm sure her next set of photos will show us everything. See the photos after the cut...

Photos: Lola Omotayo's bachelorette party

Lola Omotayo
Lola's bachelorette party held last night in Lagos. More photos after the cut...

Chris Brown Arrested For Felony Assault

Chris Brown
Chris Brown  was arrested this morning for felony assault after allegedly attacking a man outside a Washington DC hotel ...

From TMZ

Chris Brown was arrested in Washington D.C. this morning for felony assault after allegedly attacking a man outside a hotel ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... at around 4:30 AM Brown got into an argument with a man outside the W Hotel on K Street and allegedly punched him once in the face.  We're told the alleged victim never threw a punch. 

The alleged victim tells TMZ ... he and a friend were hanging out at the W when they saw two woman about to take a picture with Brown. The victim -- who says he's not a Chris Brown fan -- says he and his buddy photo bombed the 2 woman and Chris went nuts, punching him in the face and breaking his nose.  He went to the hospital and says he may need surgery as early as tomorrow. 
Find  a different version of what happened after the cut...

New Muisc Video: Wizkid - Jaiye Jaiye


Pics: Day 3 of president Goodluck Jonathan's pilgrimage to Israel

Goodluck Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan  pictured above praying with other Nigerian pilgrims at the side of River Jordan, the place where Jesus Christ was baptised by John The Baptist. See more photos after the cut...

Lady Gaga goes nude, makes bizarre entrance as she lands in London

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Lady Gaga, what is this madness! The superstar singer wore this spooky see-through creation with nothing underneath it as she landed in London on Saturday for her performance in X-Factor UK. More bizarre is that she is completely naked and walked barefoot (legs painted white), with her arms raised and she had this disturbing stare...as she walked to her hotel and greeted fans. See more photos after the cut...

Kim K glows in white lace dress at her birthday party in Vegas

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Kim Kardashian turned 33 on October 21 and had an extravagant birthday party at Tao Nite Club in Las Vegas on Saturday Oct. 25th. Her baby daddy, Kanye and her family members were in Vegas to celebrate with her. More photos after the cut...

2 planes collide at Lagos airport

According to a report by Punch, a minor accident occurred on Friday Oct. 25th at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos as two aircraft wings collided.

The Turkish Airline plane wings collided with that of Max Air plane which had brought in Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia. The Turkish Airplane had landed safely but was taxiing to stop at the airport’s apron when its wing collided with that of Max Air.

The collision resulted in minor damages to both airplanes and sources said they had been  taken away for repairs. Spokesman, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Fan Ndubuoke confirmed the incident. He however said damages to the aircraft belonging to both airlines were minor and that both planes had been taken away for repairs.

Saturday 26 October 2013

Teenage driver crushes 3 year old girl to death in Lagos

 Teenage girl
When three-year-old Ikeoluwa Olaniyi was playing with her friends in her grandfather’s compound in Ire Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos, on September 3, 2013, little did she know that death was lurking.
PUNCH Metro learnt that a teenage motorist, Chinyere Wagbaranta, in company with her brother, Chisom, and a police corporal attached to Police Mobile Force 22, Felix Adebayo, in a Mercedes Benz Sports Utility Vehicle, drove into the compound carelessly, hitting the little girl and crushing her skull.

The victim’s grandfather, Adesola Elegbede, who spoke to our correspondent while fighting back tears, said Ikeoluwa was his first grandchild.

He said, “Ikeoluwa lives with me and my wife. Her father works in a bank and her mother works with an accounting firm, which are both located on Victoria Island. Ikeoluwa attends a school in Ilasa, which is not far from our house. She stays with her parents during the weekend.

Jesse Jagz shows support for Brymo

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Brymo
Heard Jesse Jags doesn't have issues with Chocolate City because he left after his contract expired. Brymo on the other is seriously battling with the label. Meanwhile his new album, 'Merchant, Dealers & Slaves', Chocolate came out yesterday!

Rihanna goes completely nude for GQ magazine 25th anniversary cover

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Medusa head, snakes, vampire fangs, and those coloured contact lenses...scary! More photos after the cut...

Photos: Day two of Pres. Jonathan's pilgrimage to Israel Friday

Goodluck Jonathan
President Jonathan was at the wailing wall at Jerusalem old city - The place where the body of Jesus Christ was cleaned and perfumed before burial. The president was accompanied by Governor Peter Obi of Anambra state, minister of Information Labaran Maku, CAN president Ayo Oritsejafor, Gov Suswan of Benue state, Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, Reuben Abati and others. See more photos after the cut...

Kim K and Kanye West will have a pre-nup

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Kim K and Kanye West will have a prenuptial agreement before they marry.

From TMZ

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have already agreed ... they will keep their assets separate by drawing up a prenup before they tie the knot ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources connected with the couple tell us ... both Kanye and Kim are committed to the marriage and they are not signing a prenup because they're worried the relationship might fall apart. But they're both business people and know given their vast wealth it's just the smart thing to do to have a prenup.

Friday 25 October 2013

Photos: MBGN 2011 Sylvia Nduka's birthday party

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Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011 Sylvia Nduka added another year on the 14th of October. To celebrate she had an intimate and small celebration, she hosted close friends at a dinner at Southern Sun hotel. Celebrities and friends who graced the occasion include, model Princess Chineke, singer Sexy Steel, STV presenter Layole Oyatogun, beauty queen and delta soap model Sandra Okaghue, GUS8 winner Chris Okaghue and House of Maliq publisher. More photos after the cut...

Brymo calls out Chocolate City boss Audu Maikori on Twitter

Brymo
Brymo
Brymo
Brymo
It's getting nasty! Anyways, Brymo's new album, M, D & S is out. It came out today and I hear it's a good album, so go out there and buy it. And i want to also show you guys the exclusive leaked photos of a court injunction against Brymo, making the release of his new album today illegal. See them after the cut...

Sean Tizzle looks dapper in new photoshoot

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After his just concluded UK tour, music star Sean Tizzle, comes out fresh in new photoshoot. The “Mama Eh” crooner looks great in a well-trimmed suit which reflects his brand has grown by leaps and bounds since his emerging in Feb 2013. See more photos after the cut...

Lola Omotayo's bachelorette party holds tomorrow

Peter Okoye
I'm sure by now you all know that Lola Omotayo and Peter Okoye's traditional wedding will hold on November 17th. What you haven't heard is that Lola's hens night will hold tomorrow October 26th in Lagos. Shhhhh, she might not even be aware of this. Lol.

Also their wedding invitation is coming out soon and in a few days, I will be able to tell you guys the celebrities who were invited and people participating in the wedding. Congrats to them once more.

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr split up after 3 years of marriage

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According to new reports, actor Orlando Bloom and super model Miranda Kerr have split up after just three years of marriage and six years together.
In a joint statement, Orlando and Miranda Kerr said they separated amicably a few months ago.

"After 6 years together, they have recently decided to formalize their separation. Despite this being the end of their marriage, they love, support and respect each other as both parents of their son and as family." A res for the couple said in a statement

Orlando and Miranda began dating in 2007 and got married in July 2010. They have a two and a half year old son named Flynn..

Tiwa Savage puts wedding shopping on hold for a trip to BBC Africa studio

Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage and her fiancee Tee Billz are currently in London doing some long awaited wedding shopping. However while they are in town they've been making their promo rounds. The first stop was BBC World Service for an interview with Focus On Africa and a radio interview with (Focus Africa airing on Sunday 27th of Oct.). The couple was accompanied by Vox Africa’s Mimi Fawaz, Factory 78’s Adesope Olajide & Nigerian Watch’s Michael Tube. See more photos after the cut...

The royal family's official portrait for the christening of Prince George Alexander Louis

Prince William
The official portrait for the christening of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and third in line to the throne, was released yesterday. Kate's family is included in the portrait which was shot at Clarence House in London on the day of the christening. See more photos after the cut...

Thursday 24 October 2013

Oronto Douglas's elder sister has been released

Goodluck Jonathan
After spending nine days in the hands of her abductors, Mrs. Augusta Douglas-Ayam, the sister to the Special Adviser to the President on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas has been released. Though we can't say if a ransom was paid, but in a statement issued by the family that was made available tonight, it says in it that she was freed unconditionally this morning.

“After nine traumatic days in the hands of abductors, our beloved sister Augusta Douglas-Ayam was this morning unconditionally released to the family. We thank God for his protection and intervention. We also thank all Nigerians who through prayers and words of encouragement supported us throughout this ordeal. Our sister is currently in a hospital receiving treatment. We will not be making any further statements on this issue and wish to put it behind us”, the statement read.

N225m car scandal: Aviation Minister tells her own side of the story

Stella Oduah
Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah has responded to President Jonathan's query to her to explain her role in the purchase of the controversial N225million BMW armored cars. See her response below

 Executive summary on the procurement of NCAA operational vehicles
“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is the statutory regulator of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Industry.

Consequently, the NCAA is charged with oversight responsibilities over all civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, SARPs, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs.

2. Towards the effective implementation of its statutory regulatory responsibilities, therefore, it is imperative that the NCAA is fully equipped with highly specialised tools and facilities, including adequate operational vehicles to cover all 22 national airports and over 400 airstrips. In keeping with standard practice, provision is therefore made annually for the replacement of obsolete, inadequate & unreliable monitoring equipment.

Mary J Blige And Tiwa Savage's Reunion

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You all know that Tiwa Savage used to be a backup singer for Mary J Blige? Tiwa received high praise from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul during her recent performance at the Sisters with Soul concert in Lagos last September. Mary J Blige stopped mid-way through her performance to acknowledge Tiwa’s presence in the audience then recounted the tale of how they met and worked together, before inviting the “Eminado” singer onstage to join her. The reunion of the talented songbirds was one of the highlights of the successful concert...

Atiku Abubakar vows to follow rape case after victim committed suicide

Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar
Read about the rape case after the cut...

Actress Genevieve Nnaji rocks another expensive Chanel bag

Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji is obviously a fan of the designer label. Weeks after she was spotted rocking a 10k Chanel Lego bag, here she is rocking a Chanel Caviar Leather Maxi Flap handbag worth about $4, 000.

Hold on, Stella Oduah followed President Jonathan to Israel?

Goodluck Jonathan
According to new reports, Minister of Aviation Ms Stella Oduah is currently in Israel with president Jonathan. Stella Oduah left Nigeria on Tuesday while President Jonathan left yesterday. The two are in Israel to sign the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, BASA, with the country.

Pres. Jonathan is also in Jerusalem for pilgrimage. And you guys thought she was under probe? Hehe!

Wednesday 23 October 2013

US Senator says Nigerian email scammers have been hired to run the Obamacare website

Ted Cruz
On Monday night, October 21st, US Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz insulted Nigerians in a bid to mock Obamacare. He told a rally of his fellow activists in Houston that Nigerian email scammers have been hired to run the Obamacare website.

Senator Cruz said:

“You may have noticed that all the Nigerian email scammers have become a lot less active lately. They all have been hired to run the Obamacare website.”

Watch the video after the cut.

Pres. Jonathan sets up committee to probe Stella Oduah car scandal

Stella Oduah
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a three-man panel to investigate the N225million armoured car scandal involving aviation minister, Stella Oduah.

Mr Abati said the panel will be chaired by the immediate past Head of Service, Sali Bello and will include the National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, and Air Vice Marshal Dik Iruenebere. The panel is to find out why the cars were bought and whether the procurement of the cars followed due process or not. Stella Oduah was conspicuously absent at today's Federal Executive Council meeting.

Actress and TV personality Juliet Mgborukwe flaunts bikini body

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Juliet is currently on holiday in the US. Nice body...