Welcome to Oghenemaga Otewu's Blog: 2015-04-19

Saturday 25 April 2015

Photo: Mikel Obi and girlfriend enjoy bicycle ride together

The girlfriend, Olga Diyachenko, shared the pic on instagram...

Xenophobic attacks: South African minister denied visa to enter Israel

You know their people suffered xenophobia back in the 1940s, so I guess they have zero tolerance for it. A minister from South Africa was denied visa to visit Israel for diplomatic work.

Aljazeera reports

The government of South Africa has expressed outrage after Israel's decision to deny a visa to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Clayson Monyela, Deputy Director General of Department of International Relations and Cooperation, told Al Jazeera on Thursday the Israeli government needed to offer a reason for the snubbing.

A meeting of top members of APC convened to resolve all disagreements bordering on the zoning of top offices in the incoming National Assembly ended in a deadlock on at the Rivers state Governors lodge Abuja on Wednesday April 22nd.

According to Vanguard, the meeting came to a deadlock after the leaders failed to reach a consensus on where to zone the office of the speaker of the House of Representatives. The members were divided between zoning it to the North-East and South-West. The leaders however agreed on the zoning of the office of Senate President to the North-Central and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, to the South-East.

ISIS militants brutally stoned two gay men to death only seconds after they were photographed embracing and 'forgiving' them.

The shocking images were taken in ISIS-held territory in the province of Homs and show the two accused men being savagely executed by up to four jihadis.

Huge, bloodthirsty crowds are seen in the desert clearing where the group of executioners made a display of hugging the blindfolded couple and telling them they were forgiven of their 'sins', before pummeling them to death with hundreds of fist-sized rocks.

Speaking with State House correspondents after his closed door meeting with President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, President Jonathan referred to General Buhari as the President

"We will take a date when the president will come and I will show him round the State House but today is not for that. Today is to continue with our conversation. We don’t need to worry the President,” he said.

See more photos from their meeting after the cut...

Actor Bradley Cooper, 40, and top model Irina Shayk, 29, who ended her five year relationship with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in Dec. 2014, were spotted on a Broadway date on Wednesday night.

The two, who were introduced by mutual friends, were seen together in the audience at 'Finding Neverland' Broadway show, according to a report by NYT's Page Six

Bradley ended a two-year relationship with UK model Suki Waterhouse just last month and the two were seen at Coachella last week sparking rumours of a reconciliation but it looks like he may have moved on to Irina though sources told Page Six it's just a 'friendly relationship' for now.

Singer Miley Cyrus seen sharing a passionate kiss with a girl

Days after announcing the end of her relationship with Patrick Schawarzenegger, Miley Cyrus was pictured locking lips with her friend, Frankie Rayder during a wild party in Las Vegas.

Photo: President Jonathan and General Buhari in closed door meeting

President Jonathan and president-elect Gen Muhammadu Buhari had a closed door meeting at the presidential villa yesterday. Photo shows both men after they emerged from the meeting.

New pictures of Asari Dokubo's wife

Here are new photos of ex-militant, Asari Dokubo's wife, Hajia Mujahidat Dokubo-Asari. She shared the photos on Facebook yesterday.

What Kris & Kylie wore out as they celebrate Kendall Jenner's Calvin Klein campaign

Kris Jenner, 59, and her 17yr old daughter Kylie Jenner stepped out in these outfits as they celebrated Kendall Jenner's new campaign for Calvin Klein with a dinner at Craig's Restaurant in LA on Thursday. Khloe, Kourtney, and Scott Disick also joined the family dinner. See more photos after the cut...

Nice picture...

Actress Chika Ike celebrates being celibate for five months

Lol...

Xenophobia: Malawians boycott all South African owned shops in their country

All shops owned by South Africans including Game, Shoprite, PEP and others in Malawi was under lock and key yesterday April 24th. Malawians are totally boycotting these businesses following the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Two Malawians died during the attacks, many businesses owned by Malawians were destroyed and just 3 days ago, Wednesday April 22, 390 of them were repatriated to Malawi.

Jude Okoye was a year older yesterday April 24th and his wife, Ifeoma Okoye shared a loving message celebrating him on instagram

Ibinabo Fiberisima shares adorable childhood photos

So adorable! See more photos after the cut...

The 17-year-old reality star pictured with her boyfriend 25-year-old rapper, Tyga making a trip to a local drug store in Calabasas, California, two days ago. See more photos after the cut...

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Abia state, Professor Selina Oko has raised an alarm over death threats she has received following the inconclusive governorship election conducted in the state on April 11th. In an interview with Punch, Professor Oko said she has received threats of how she will be assassinated

"Yes, I have been getting calls threatening my life. I have been getting text messages about how they will shoot me through the window of my car. Yes, I have told the security agencies that my life is being threatened" she said.

Actress Stella Damasus was a year older yesterday April 24th. Her man, Daniel Ademinokan took to Instagram to share a pic he personally took of her alongside a message he inscribed on it for her wishing her a wonderful day. See his message and Stellas after the cut...

Tonto Dikeh shared the photo above on instagram and captioned it, "'I miss u, I love u, But the distance is sexy. My Rock my Mr my growth, Kisses'

Photos: Ini Edo steps out in hot green dress

The actress stepped out in this hot shimmering green dress to her birthday party happening tonight...

17 Major Generals, 14 Brigadier Generals retired from Nigerian army

According to NTA News. 17 Major Generals and 14 Brigadier Generals have been retired from Nigerian army yesterday April 24th

Friday 24 April 2015

Actress Ini Edo takes fans, friends and family on a movie date to celebrate her birthday

The actress who turned a year older yesterday April 23rd took some of her fans, family and friends to see her movie "While You Slept" at Silverbird Cinemas yesterday and also did an autograph signing session. More photos after the cut...

Boko Haram revealed in a new video posted online yesterday that they are now to be referred to as the 'West African Province' of the Islamic State, following their pledged allegiance to ISIS. More photos after the cut...

Brand new 2014 Kia Rio cars for Lagos state Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officials.

State House press statement below..

With the 2015 presidential elections now concluded and the country preparing for the inauguration of a new administration on May 29, President Goodluck Jonathan believes that it is appropriate that steps be taken to restore the environment in Nigerian cities, towns and villages to their pre-elections campaign state.

He has previously dyed his hair rainbow color (left), now its jet black (right)

The real reason Big Sean broke up with Ariana Grande?

Ariana Grande and Big Sean announced a few days ago that they were breaking up after dating for 8 months. Now, insiders are dishing on went wrong.

From TMZ...

Sources tell TMZ ... Sean claims it was him who broke off the relationship because she was "immature". Sources say the downfall of their relationship started in February, when he made the most important appearance of his career at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. Everyone showed -- Kanye, Bieber, JLo, Chris Brown, Jay Z, A$AP Rocky, Tyga, Kylie and Kendall -- everyone except Ariana. We're told she needed to get ready for the Grammy's the next day, which he found extremely selfish.

The actress shared this pic on her instagram page.

Photos: Senate President David Mark visits General Buhari

Senate President David Mark paid a congratulatory visit to President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari yesterday April 23rd. See more photos after the cut...

She's a happy, adorable child...

Nigerian soldiers pull back from Sambisa forest

Nigerian soldiers have pulled back from their ongoing operations in Sambisa forest after 3 members of a government approved vigilante were killed by landmines setup by Boko Haram in the deadly forest yesterday April 23rd.

The soldiers and the vigilante group members made an entry into the deadly forest on Sunday April 20th to destroy the sect members camps in the forest and if possible liberate the missing Chibok girls.

She shared a photo of an LO (Lamar Odom) tattoo on her hand holding the shift of her Bentley on her Instagram page and added a 'hearts' emoji on there. She's reportedly been hooking up with Lamar in the last few weeks.

Pics: Peter Okoye and son cover Vanguard Allure

This week's Vanguard Allure features Peter Okoye and his son, Cameron. The singer opens up on family, new businesses, music and finally fatherhood. More photos after the cut...

Following her husband's defeat at the recently held presidential election, Mrs Patience Jonathan has called for an emergency meeting of the African Ladies Peace Mission where she has served as President since July 2012. Mrs Jonathan was elected President of the group in July 2012 and was expected to do two year term but with the exit of her husband from office, she will have to handover as President to someone else. Read the letter calling for the emergency meeting after the cut...

More stunning photos from Beyonce's mum Tina Knowles all white wedding. Talking to People magazine about finding love at 61, Tina said

"To walk down the aisle and see all my friends and family and to see my handsome man standin' there, and to know that at 61 you can still find love and have a magical day like that … it was really beautiful. There was a time when I doubted if I would find love again. But I was determined to be happy, and God sent somebody into my life. You can find love at any age. You just have to go for it.’

More photos from the wedding after the cut...

He shared these cute moments of his Mum, Joyce Hawkins and his daughter Royalty on his Instagram page. Chris's Mum is so proud of him and supports him in whatever he does. She says no child is a mistake and that Royalty will be completely loved and properly taken care of. See another photo after the cut...

Kim Kardashian tagged the photo..."In honor of Earth Day, here's my best plant selfie from my new book #Selfish coming out May 5th #ivegotaselfieforeveryoccasion".

Boko Haram renames group to Islamic State in West Africa

Yesterday BBC announced that the terror group has released new images and also renamed itself - "Islamic State in West Africa".

NNPC calls for removal of fuel subsidy

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has called for the removal of payment of subsidy from petroleum products in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2015 Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Abuja today April 23rd, the Group Coordinator, Corporate Strategy and Planning, NNPC, Mr. Timothy Okon, said subsidy on petrol creates uneven distribution of revenue, round tripping and unnecessary carry-over of funds from one year to another in a manner difficult for the Federal Government to control. He added that continuous payment of subsidy is not sustainable.

Cute! Picture taken during a shoot for their feature in Glitz Africa Magazine...