Tuesday 29 October 2013

Child ambassador Zuriel Oduwole is Africa's most influential 11 year old

You read about her here a few weeks ago. The remarkable 11 year old Nigerian girl has been named one of the most influential young people in Africa. (Zuriel Oduwole pictured above with Jamaican Prime Minister - Portia Simpson Miller)

Her journey began about a year and a half ago, when this relatively quiet and unknown young ‘pre-teen’ girl, proudly Nigerian, but a true Pan-African child with parents from both Nigeria and Mauritius, began with a simple mission – to show the rest of the world that African leaders are capable of solving their own problems, such as managing a successful economic and social turnaround.

Former Vice President Mike Akhigbe is dead

Mike Akhigbe
Former Chief of General Staff, and Vice President of Nigeria during the General Abdusalam Abubakar led military government, Vice Admiral Mike Okhai Akhigbe, is dead. The former military governor of Ondo State died yesterday Monday October 28th in a hospital in New York after battling with throat cancer for many years. He was 68 years old. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

Lady Gaga performs completely naked at London show

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Lady Gaga obviously has no shame. And with all that talent she has she probably doesn't need this. She performed completely naked at a London gay club on Saturday night. She began her performance at G.A.Y in this long, white petticoat-style gown, and later took off her dress in front of the audience. More photos after the cut...

Another plane mishap averted in Abuja

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Another air disaster was averted at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja yesterday Monday October 28th as a Med-View Airlines aircraft carrying 150 passengers from Lagos suddenly took to the air again at the point of landing in Abuja, Punch reports.

The pilot told the passengers that he took to the air again to avoid a collision with another aircraft on the tarmac. The airline Flight VL2104 took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at noon and was scheduled to land in Abuja at about 1.05pm.

The pilot had already announced final descent into Abuja and asked all passengers and cabin crew to fasten their seat belts but the pilot suddenly took off to the air again with barely 30 seconds to touch ground.

After about three minutes of gaining altitude, the pilot announced that he decided to take off again to avoid colliding with an aircraft that was on ground.

He said that after he had been granted clearance to land, it was later discovered that the other aircraft was not fast enough, hence his decision to take off.

The aircraft hovered for another 20mins in the air before finally landing at about 1.30pm.

Singer Omawumi calls Noble Igwe out

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Omawumi
I don't know exactly what happened between these two, but they have been calling out each other on Twitter. Omawumi this time around twitted directly at him. The 360nobs founder is yet to respond.

Ciara flaunts her 15-carat engagement ring

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Singer Ciara and her boo of ten months, singer Future, got engaged on her birthday four days ago. The excited pop star has now shared pics of her 15-carat $500k engagement ring. Future designed the stunning piece of jewellery with jewellers from Avianne & Co and named it Past Present and Future Emerald Cut Diamond Ring.

Toke Makinwa drops a hint for an engagement ring?

Toke Makinwa
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The radio personality has been dating her man, Maje Ayide, off and on for about ten years now. Hopefully, there will be an announcement in the coming days.

TV Babe Dolapo Oni covers new issue of Wow! Magazine

Nice cover!

Policemen involved in Badagry lynching get bail

According to new reports, the policemen indicted in the lynching of two innocent young men (Ifechukwudi Nwanikpor, 25, and Kazeem Onayemi, 26) in Ajara, Badagry, have been granted bail.

From Today's Telegraph
The officers were arrested due to their alleged involvement in the mob action that led to the brutal killing of the two young men as captured by various video clips which later went viral on the internet.

 According to our source, Inspector Adefemi Ashogbon, Sergeant John Sanayon and seven other police officers were granted bail due to their deteriorating health in detention and were allowed to seek medical attention pending the outcome of the investigation and date of their trial.

A video recording by some bystanders exposed Inspector Adefemi Ashogbon and Sergeant John Sanayon, who were attached to the Badagry Police station, at the scene of lynching while seven others police officers were detained for allegedly planting guns on the victims and labelling them armed robbers.

 Several calls were made to the Lagos state police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, in a bid to ascertain the grant of bail. However, they went unanswered.

Kanye planning extravangant wedding with fight jets next year

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Kim Kardashian's third wedding will be as extravagant as her second wedding if her fiance Kanye has his way. Kanye West, in a radio interview yesterday with Power 106's morning radio show, hinted at an extravagant wedding to take place next summer. 

When asked for a hint about his upcoming wedding, Kanye said...

Sign of end time? Mysterious figures at Chelsea stadium

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Eleven strange men in black robes (can you spot them in the pic above?) caused a stir at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge on Sunday October 27th during the Chelsea vs Manchester City clash.

Goal.com reports that the hooded men, who had mysterious circles on their chest, were seen making curious synchronised movements at irregular intervals during Chelsea's 2-1 win, while they also stood in unison at random moments.

Situated three rows back from the corner flag at the Shed End, the gang could be clearly seen on TV cameras beaming pictures of the crunch fixture all across the world.

Gulder Ultimate Search contestant & Nollywood star Vaughn Apochi weds

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Gulder Ultimate Search contestant and Nollywood actor, Vaughn Apochi married his sweetheart Noella Ekuma, on the 13th October at his bride's home town in Cross River state. A huge celebration later held in Port Hacourt at his bride's family home. Their white wedding will hold December 14th, at the Garden City Hotel Ughelli in Delta State. God bless their union. See more photos after the cut.

Chris Brown released after assault charge reduced from felony to Misdemeanour

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Chris Brown catches gigantic break! According to TMZ, he was released a few hours ago without bail and the assault charge has been reduced from a felony, which could have landed him in prison, to a misdemeanor. He's also required to stay 100 yards away from the man he allegedly punched in D.C yesterday.

Chris, who has been in custody since the incident, had been ordered to take a drug test, but the judge vacated that order. His bodyguard's charge was also reduced to a misdemeanor.

A Nigerian man jailed in the UK for raping a woman in her own home

A Nigerian night club bouncer has been jailed for seven years in the UK for raping a woman in her own home. Idreez Popoola (pictured above), who twice dodged deportation, brutally attacked his victim on 29th December 2012, eleven months after he successful appealed his deportation ruling.

Prosecutors said Popoola met his victim while working as an agency-employed bouncer outside Bar So in Northampton town centre. He took her out for drinks then managed to convince the woman to take him back to her home. It was in her home that he attacked her.

Popoola, 34, was jailed for seven years at a court in Northampton on October 18. He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. The court told him he would be automatically deported back to Nigeria on his release from prison.

Instagram deletes singer Maheeda's page

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Maheeda
Singer Maheeda went too far on Sunday by posting a pic of one of her male fans masturbating to her photo. It was a photo of a man holding his penis with Maheeda's nude pics opened on his computer. Instagram deleted her page @MaheedaNigeria because she violated the site's policy on explicit photos.

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has been released from prison

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Late Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, who was sentenced to four years in prison for involuntary manslaughter for causing the death of Michael Jackson with an overdose of the anesthetic Propofol, has been released from prison.

According to reports Conrad Murray was released from the LA county jail at 12:01 am Monday morning October 28. Murray, who's medical license has been revoked, plans to apply to have his license reinstated.

First Lady of Enugu State begs human rights groups to release her from house arrest imposed by her husband

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This is a strange report. Found it on Sahara Reporters....read below....

Clara Chime, the First Lady of Enugu State, says Gov. Sullivan Chime, has placed her under house arrest, and has cried out for assistance to human rights bodies to rescue her.

In a letter dripping with pain and suffering, Mrs. Chime (pictured above with Governor Chime) disclosed that she married Mr. Chime in Oct. 2008 but that she has been unable to share the matrimonial bed with him for over four years. Describing her desperate situation, she said that even President Goodluck Jonathan and First Lady Patience Jonathan have intervened with her husband without success.

“My father is late, my Mum and few of my siblings are confused and have done all kinds of prayers they know of, 3 of my siblings prefers me dead than to see me leave the Government house.  He treats my Mum and my siblings bad,” she wrote.

New Music Video: Wande Coal - Rotate


Afro-hip hop sensation Wande Coal has released the video for his hit song, Rotate. The video was shot by ace music video director Sesan Ogunro. Enjoy...

Mercy Johnson Okojie gets dragged through the mud in new movie

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Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie shared photos of her being dragged through the mud by a tow truck on her Twitter page. Photos taken on the set of a new movie. Is this a little too much? Considering that's actual dirt! See more photos after the cut...

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

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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

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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

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

Chris Brown Arrested For Felony Assault

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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

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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

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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.