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Thursday, 7 March 2013
Kate Moss's fashion taste: Classy or Trashy
Sultan of Sokoto seeks total amnesty for Boko Haram members
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III, on Tuesday asked
President Goodluck Jonathan to grant members of the Islamist militant
group, Boko Haram , “total amnesty” for the sake of peace in the
country.
Abubakar, who by his position as
Sultan, is the spiritual head of Nigerian Muslims, argued that a
presidential amnesty to even one member of the sect, could make others
to lay down their arms for peace to reign in the nation.
Blaming the security challenges confronting the country on injustice
“meted out to the people,” he said the muslim community in Nigeria was
concerned about the spate of bombings and killings by Boko Haram
members, especially in the North.Abubakar spoke at the meeting of the Central Council of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam in Kaduna.He said as Jonathan prepares to visit
Maiduguri, Borno State, where the sect has its root, he should
consider the amnesty option as a surest way to make peace reign once
again in the country.
“Ours is to advise and we will continue advising the government. If they do what they are supposed to do, that would be fine,” he said, adding that one of the primary duties of government was to ensure the protection of the citizenry.
But the Christian Association of Nigeria flayed the call by the Sultan,
saying it was an indication that he knows the members of Boko Haram.
Toni Tones set to drop new single, releases promo photos
Folorunsho Alakija,Africa's richest woman, owns N18b UK property
Vanity Fair in their report wrote that Mrs Alakija owns five apartments in the 6,000 pounds-per-square-feet apartment block which she bought at a combined fee of $123 million (N18.4billion), making her the second highest property owner in the upmarket area after Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine’s richest man and owner of Ukranian football club, Shaktar Donesk, whose property is valued at $215.9 million.
Others who own property at One Hyde Park include some of the richest men in Britain, Russia, Taiwan, sheiks from UAE, Naomi Campbell's boyfriend Vladislav Doronin also owns an apartment there.
According to the investigation by tax haven expert, Nicholas Shaxton, who wrote the report for Vanity Fair, just 17 of the 76 sold apartments are primary residences. Because the property owners are so wealthy, many of them have other homes and do not use their exclusive Hyde Park address as their permanent home. Shaxton also revealed that many of the owners use offshore companies to buy the homes to enable them hide their identity.
Actress Dakore Akande lovely at Presidential dinner
Davido and siblings join billionaire dad for 56th birthday
The Adelekes will also be marking Davido's mother's 10th year death remembrance this Sunday at their Lekki home.
House of Rep approves life imprisonment for rapists
The
House of Representatives on Tuesday March 5th approved life imprisonment for any person convicted of rape. They also approved a minimum of 20 years without an option of fine for persons convicted of gang raping someone.
The bill, which was sponsored by Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also approved 25 years imprisonment for any person who attempted to use chemical, biological or any harmful liquid on another person. (e.g pouring acid on anyone).
The bill also approved 4 years in jail or a fine not more than N200,000 or both for any person convicted of performing female circumcision and general mutilation or engaging someone to carry it out. Aiding female circumcision attracts N100, 000 or two years in jail or both.
The bill, which was sponsored by Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also approved 25 years imprisonment for any person who attempted to use chemical, biological or any harmful liquid on another person. (e.g pouring acid on anyone).
The bill also approved 4 years in jail or a fine not more than N200,000 or both for any person convicted of performing female circumcision and general mutilation or engaging someone to carry it out. Aiding female circumcision attracts N100, 000 or two years in jail or both.
2 teenagers rape 6 year old sister to death in Delta state
A 19-year-old boy, Felix Inia and his 16-year-old brother, Stanley are now cooling their heels at the headquarters of the Delta State Police Command, Asaba, for allegedly defiling their six-year-old stepsister, Precious Kankamor. The incident, which eventually led to the death of the victim, occurred at Ogbe-Ijoh community, Warri South Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were said to have had carnal knowledge of the minor by forcefully penetrating her, which led to severe injuries in the victim’s private part.
Photos of the day: Gbemisola Shotade
Kanye West name Lil Wayne the best rapper alive
Here's the thing; Lil Wayne and Jay Z are arch enemies...and being Jay Z's
Anyway in an interview after the MTV list came out Kanye explains,
"Yeah, #7 bothers me. I think that Wayne is the number one rapper in the world."See the rest after the cut...
Missing kids found dead after 39 days
Two toddlers in Ketu, Lagos State, who were declared missing on January 25, 2013 have been found dead in an abandoned vehicle on the premises of a building next to theirs on Taike Street.
Punch Metro had on January 30, 2013, reported story of the kids – Toheeb Adedokun (three) and Tajudeen Falilu ( three).
The family as well as the police had suspected that they were kidnapped before the discovery of their remains on Monday.
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Tonto Dikeh, Ini Edo in Playing Safe
Movie goers and fans of two of Nollywood’s top female actresses, Ini Edo and Tonto Dikeh, have a chance to see them dazzle in a soon to be released movie titled, Playing Safe. No doubt, both actresses are steadily growing their profile as thespians in the Nollywood circle. Ini and Tonto are lead characters in Playing Safe and those who have seen the movie say they were fantastic on set. Fresh from the stable of Diamond Groove Pictures, Playing Safe is
a romantic thriller that features some of the industry’s leading actors
such as Jibola Dabo and Ghanaian actress, Martha Ankomah, as well as Ik
Ogbonna and Johanness Meyer.
Chris Brown brings Wizkid out on stage in Ghana
Nigerian singer Zara Gretti battles Multiple Sclerosis, needs your prayers
MS affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other effectively. Symptoms of MS include loss of balance, memory, vision. Problems moving arms, legs, walking, speech, swallowing etc. (It is commonly diagnosed in women between ages 20 and 40). Read more about the disease on Google.
The singer, whose real name is Margaret Mary Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph, can't see with her left eye and the vision on her right eye is double. She's also suffering from memory loss and tremors. She's currently receiving treatment in the US. See some of tweets after the cut..and please do say a prayer for her...
Soldiers discover bomb factory in politician’s house
The building is located few meters from the one Division army headquarters. The Commander one division internal security force, Brigadier General Tagbo Chuks Ude who briefed newsmen on the raid said the discovery followed a cordon and search operation carried out in the area by Soldiers from the internal security force at about 5.30 pm on Tuesday.
Liza Morales writes open letter on losing Lamar Odom to Khloe Kardashian
‘I don’t think I’ll forget the tight knot I felt in the pit of my stomach the morning I received the text message with three simple words on the screen. It read 'I’m getting married’ and it was from the man I’d spent more than 10 years of my life with.
‘Years that included us getting engaged in 2000 and becoming parents to one daughter and two sons. Yet not long after our separation Lamar Odom was getting married to Khloe Kardashian, a woman he’d met four weeks before.’
‘How could the man who’d constantly given me reason after reason for why we couldn’t get married just yet now be ready to tie the knot so quickly? There aren’t words to explain how I felt that day.’
I'm enjoying my marriage - Kefee
See the video for Kefee's new single, Beautiful, after the cut...
RMD denies N50 million fraud, it's not true
RMD has finally reacted to the allegations, insisting it's not true.
"I won't respond to Sahara Reports. When it's time, I will. And I'm sure you know it's not true" He told Encomium magazine on March 3rd.RMD and Toolz hosted Iyanya's concert on Saturday and the governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan was in the audience. The most interesting part of this allegation is that EFCC is yet to alert the nation of any fraud in Delta State.
Mother marries her son, already six months pregnant
Betty & Farai Mbereko |
Mbereko (40), who was widowed 12 years ago,
has been cohabiting with her first child, Farai Mbereko (23). She
confirms that she is six months pregnant and that she has decided
it is better to “marry” her son because she does not want to marry her
late husband’s young brothers, whom she says are coveting her.
2face & Annie Idibia release pre-wedding photos
Photos above and after the cut are photo of the couple that will be used for souvenirs, some will be used as backdrop for the reception walkway at their white wedding in Dubai. So happy for them. Another photo after the cut...
President of Venezuela, dies at 58 After battle with cancer
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Video:Female preacher goes naked on TV while preaching
Her sermons aptly named "The Gospel From The 'STRIPPER POLE" gets a lot of fans, mostly men....for very obvious reasons..
Youth corpers asked to frog jump at NYSC camp
National
Youth Service Corp (NYSC) camps were opened yesterday and it is
expected that all youth corp members be present in their respective
camps, but these once (photo above) for reasons best known to them came
late to the Nasarawa state NYSC camp, so they were subsequently asked
to frog jump with their bags on their heads as punishment.Lol
Laide Bakare starts reality show, watch the official trailer
The actress reality show is titled My Xperience and according to the producers, the show will portray her every day work, plans, and all the stress that comes with her success. The show will premiere next week on syndicate local channels STV, TVC and AIT.
Photos from Baileys Sampling Exercise
Nigerians owe Olusegun Obasanjo an enduring debt of gratitude - President Jonathan
Today is Chief Olusegun Obasanjo birthday and to mark this memorable
day President Goodluck Jonathan sent a congratulatory message to the
former President on his 76th birthday...and it reads:
“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I write to express warm felicitations to you on the occasion of your 76th birthday anniversary which comes up on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013.“Over the years, you have always readily given of yourself to the cause of the peace, stability, growth, and development of our country, Nigeria.For this, we owe you an enduring debt of gratitude.“As you celebrate with family, friends and well-wishers I pray that Almighty God continues to guide, guard, and prosper you, even as He blesses you with many more years of robust health and abiding fulfillment,”
Karen Igho vs Yvonne Ekwere: Who wore it better?
Ex-Big Brother Africa star Karen Igho is absolutely looking stunning in this dress that seductively shows off all her curves. While on the other hand we have the multiple award winning Nigerian TV presenter Yvonne Ekwere who can't seem to be left out, as she beautifully rocks the same dress. Who rocked the dress?
"The holy spirit led me to start this church - Nigerian gay pastor
"For me I have always been gay and I never became gay. I became aware of my same sex attraction whilst living in Nigeria at the age of seven. Boys flirt with each other unknowing all the time and it was at this stage that I was more aware of my emotional, physical, mental and sexual attraction to boys. I was 14 when I had my first sex with a guy, it was filled with curiousity, passion, embarassment and guilt as with any heterosexual having sex for the first time.
Uche Jumbo's husband opens up on how they met
Read below...
On how long it took him to get Uche to become his wife:
(Laugh) It was really fun because we got to know each other through a friend who happens to be a business partner but it took some few months and persuasion before she finally agreed to marry me because I told her point blank that I want to marry her and all. She paused and never said anything. Then there was this time we both went on jet skiing, one thing led to another and she said she was going to kill me because it took a little distance before we could get to the boat; so I told her if you want to kill me then marry me because that will make it a bit easier and the rest is history now.
US doctors cure baby born with HIV
"This is a proof of concept that HIV can be potentially curable in infants," said Dr. Deborah Persaud, a virologist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, who presented the findings. Read more below.
The baby girl was born in a rural hospital in the state of Mississippi and her mother had just tested positive for HIV infection.A team of doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Centre in Jackson then put the infant on a cocktail of three standard HIV-fighting drugs when she was just 30 hours old.That fast action apparently knocked out the HIV in the baby's blood before it could form reservoirs in the body.The new findings could be especially critical for AIDS-plagued African countries where many babies are born with the virus, researchers said.
"You could call this about as close to a cure, if not a cure, that we've seen,'' Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, who is familiar with the findings, told The Associated Press.
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