Welcome to Oghenemaga Otewu's Blog: 2017-02-26

Friday 3 March 2017

Barack Obama to receive JFK foundation's 'Profile in Courage' award in May

Former US President Barack Obama has been named the 2017 "Profile in Courage" award honoree by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation which will take place in May 2017. The foundation is recognizing Obama for "expanding health security for millions of Americans, restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba and leading a landmark international accord to combat climate change."

Meghan Markle has joined her boyfriend, Prince Harry, in Jamaica for the wedding of Harry's best Friend, Tom "Skipp" Inskip.

Prince Harry was seen on Wednesday flying out of Gatwick Airport to arrive Jamaica for the union of Skipp and his fiancee, Lara Hughes-Young, which will hold on Friday in Montego Bay, St.James. Meghan Markle flew out of Toronto to join him a day later.

Seems like rapper, Remy Ma is not done with Nicki Minaj. She posted and deleted a throwback photo of Nicki Minaj claiming she got her butt done.

Another former student of Benue State University dies few weeks after graduation

Barely a week after after a former student of Benue State University, Damian Mimidoo, died three weeks after her graduation, tragedy hit the institution again yesterday.

Another student identified as Angela Ochai passed away on Thursday, March 2, few weeks after graduation.

Former Central Bank governor, Charles Soludo, yesterday, said that President Buhari inherited a bad economy but made it worse. The former CBN chief said this when he spoke at the ‘Big Ideas Podium’, a public policy debate organised by the Afri Heritage Institution in Enugu.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday stormed out of the maiden yearly special training and capacity development organised by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone II after the force officers kept him waiting for over an hour behind the scheduled time for the event.

Obasanjo had arrived venue of the event which was at Federal Palace hotel but the IGP and other important officials billed to be at the event were not yet there.

The new mother of two showed off her tight abs in this all black outfit. See another photo after the cut...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, is facing a storm of criticism over newly disclosed contacts he had with the Russian ambassador to the United States. Allegations which claim that his contact with the Russian Ambassador may have influenced the outcome of the Presidential election, as well as the policies of the Trump administration. Sessions admitted to meeting the Russian Ambassador but said nothing they discussed had anything to do with the election.

Rapper, Nicki Minaj wowed in 2 outfits as she attended the Balmain show and the Palais de Tokyo for the Rick Owens Autumn/Winter 2017 fashion show at the Paris Fashion Week currently going on. She wore a third outfit, a black attire for the After-party. See more photos after the cut...

So adorable!

Photos/Video: Corpse of Notorious kidnap kingpin, Vampire received at the Imo State police headquarter

On Thursday, we reported the death of the notorious kidnapper kingpin, Henry Chibueze aka Vampire who was gunned down yesterday during a gun battle with the Police Special Force led by the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT). Read here. The notorious kidnapper kingpin had initially escaped from police custody after unknown gunmen stormed the Owerri High Court in commando style and rescued him and two others on Friday, January 27, 2017.
His corpse and other members of his gang captured have just been received at the Imo State Police Headquarter. See more photos and watch the video after the cut...

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has been conferred with a chieftancy title of "Obong Emem Ibom" by Akwa Ibom State Traditional rulers. The visit to the state was in continuation of the Niger Delta peace talk which commenced in Delta State. See more photos below...

Nollywood actress, Joke Silva shared a throwback photo with her late dad in celebration of his posthumous birthday.

Photos of best friends who all got married on the same day

They all had their court wedding yesterday. Viv Ade-Fatona, one of the brides, gushed about the ceremony. She shared the photos with the caption;

"So, we all got married today! we've grown over the past few years from friends to family. From L-R: The SIs, The AFs & The AKs. May the Almighty God give us the grace to do and be and give the best to our partners."

Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, who's now based in Ghana, has revealed he's finally a citizen of the country. In an exclusive interview with Ghana Creative Arts, the actor said he has naturalized in Ghana and he's going to permanently live in the country to help Ghanaians.

Spain appoints minister for sex in a bid to increase the country's birth rate

Spain has appointed it's first Minister of Sex, Edelmira Barreira whose job will be to get people to have sex more in order to reverse the country’s plummeting birth rate. Spain has one of the lowest birth rate among developed countries.

On Wednesday night, Washington Post, released a report claiming new U.S Attorney General, Jeff Sessions twice met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in Washington last year, and may have possibly discussed electoral and political matters with Kislyak, that influenced the U.S presidential elections Read here. Top Democratic senators are now urging Jeff Sessions to resign.

The 36 year old reality TV star/business mogul and her husband, Kanye West never fail to look stylish! See more photos below...

Media Personality, Toke Makinwa's ex husband and fitness coach, Maje Ayida shared the above quote on his Instagram page.

Here are photos from Toyin Lawani's birthday party

Fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, turned a year older yesterday and had party. Eniola Badmus, Annie Idibia and loads of other celebrities were present to celebrate with her. See more photos after the cut...

Newly confirmed Attorney General of the United States, Jeff Sessions, is under increasing pressure from Democratic lawmakers to resign from office after a new report revealed that he met with a top Russian official last year, during the campaign period.
Sessions, a loyal Trump supporter, met twice last year with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in Washington during the campaign period.

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This is a disheartening experience I once considered not sharing in order not to further ridicule the image of Nigeria, but I re-considered notifying the public in order to alert unsuspecting travelers and returnees plying the airport.

Beyonce shared photos of herself and husband, Jay Z at the Weinstien Pre-Oscars party. See more after the cut...

The IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) around 1am this morning in Omu Awa forest, Ikwere L.G.A of Rivers State killed the most dreaded vicious and deadly kidnap kingpin and notorious armed robber, Henry Chibueze A.K.A Vampire who was rescued from prison warders in court in Owerri on 27th January, 2017.

Reality TV star, Kylie Jenner looked sexy as she puffed on a cigarette during a photo shoot on Wednesday.

I remain positive about reconciliation with my wife -Tonto Dikeh's husband, Churchill

Actress, Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband, Oladunni Churchill, has revealed he remains positive about reconciling with the actress.

This comes after the actress revealed he was cheating on her and even alluded to the fact that he gave her STDs, was physically and emotionally abusive.

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has described Nigeria as a country of savages and animals that do not obey the law. He said this after his appearance at the Abuja High Court yesterday. Watch the video after the cut...

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airlifted some stranded Nigerians, who are victims of human trafficking in Mali back home on February 27th.

The Nigerian Embassy in Bamako leveraged on the NAF Charlie-130 Hercules aircraft to airlift these Nigerians that were victims of human trafficking.

Hunter Biden has split from his wife and is now in a relationship with his late brother Beau's widow. The former vice-president says he and Jill are 'happy for them' and that they have 'full and complete support'.

Beau Biden, the former attorney general of Delaware, died in 2015, shocking the entire family and playing into his father's decision to stay out of the race to succeed President Obama after decades in politics.

In the wake of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, a group of Niger Delta militants have threatened to blow up major South African investments in Nigeria such as Multichoice (DSTV), MTN, Shoprite and 16 others if the Federal Government fails to shut them down within one month.

The coalition which consist of militants from Niger Delta Watchdogs, Niger Delta Volunteers and Niger Delta Strike Force, made the threat in a statement released yesterday. The statement in part reads

Sexy!

Wanted notorious kidnap kingpin, Vampire who was rescued by his gang members at the Owerri High Court has been killed

The Police Special Force led by the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has killed notorious kidnap kingpin and armed robbery suspect, Henry Chibueze alias Vampire who escaped from police custody after unknown gunmen stormed the Owerri High Court in a commando style and rescued him and two others on January 27th.

With the country facing a huge setback to attract foreign investors because of its small population, Senators have now moved a motion urging Zimbabweans not to embrace birth control measures.
According to the Hansard, which provides a transcript of Zimbabwe's parliamentary debates, senators called for the Zimbabwe government to promote large families and get NGOs that have been pushing for birth control to instead 'promote family growth'.

The beautiful mother of 5 and former model, stunned in a white ensemble which hugged her derriere tightly.

Fishermen captured three Manatees in Ghana recently. Manatees used to be on the endangered species list but have now been downgraded from endangered to 'threatened' by The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last year. See another photo after the cut...

Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique will step down at the end of the season, saying he needs to "rest". The 46-year-old, in his third season in charge of Barca, was speaking after their 6-1 win over Sporting Gijon.In his previous two seasons with the club, e won the Champions League as part of the treble in his first year and led them to a domestic double last season.

Rapper, Nicki Minaj is currently in Paris for the HM Studio fashion show. She is seen wearing the same Balenciaga Metallic Thigh High Boots Kim Kardashian wore while in Paris last fall. See more photos after the cut...

Lovely!

Actress Eniola Badmus loses dad

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus is bereaved. She announced the passing on of her father minutes ago on Instagram. May his soul rest in perfect peace..Amen. Recall she lost her mom several years ago

Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians: Abike Dabiri-Erewa calls on AU to intervene, blasts South African Home Affairs Minister

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has called on the South African government to take definitive measures to protect Nigerians and other Africans in their country. She also called on the African Union to intervene urgently in the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.

Photos from the traditional wedding of Anambra billionaire, Chris Uba's daughter

Nkemjika Ubah, the daughter of billionaire, Chris Ubah had her traditional wedding Saturday in Uga, Anambra State. Nkem and her man got engaged on November 8, 2015. N' Abania crooner, Flavour performed at the grand ceremony. See more photos after the cut...

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