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.

2 teenagers rape 6 year old sister to death in Delta state

As reported by Sunnewsonline.com

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

Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade is the current World Miss United Nations Tourism. She is a model and singer. She just dropped her single, 'Catch Me'. Listen to it - HERE

Kanye West name Lil Wayne the best rapper alive

MTV just released their list for the Hottest MCs in the game and when asked who he felt was the best rapper alive, Kanye, who was placed at No. 7 in the list, picked Lil Wayne.

Here's the thing; Lil Wayne and Jay Z are arch enemies...and being Jay Z's former bff, one would have expected Kanye to pick Jigga. Besides Jay Z is a better rapper than Lil Wayne, right? Stop the beef Kanye...hehe

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

Culled from Punch

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.

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

Chris Brown and Wizkid performed on stage in Ghana last night March 5th at the LG's Hope City Launch Concert at the Accra Sports Stadium. Chris Brown was the headliner for the concert and brought Wizkid on stage to perform with him.

Nigerian singer Zara Gretti battles Multiple Sclerosis, needs your prayers

 I'm sure you all know who Zara Gretti is. What you probably didn't notice is that she's been off the music scene for a little while now. Zara has been ill. She's been battling an illness called multiple sclerosis, simply known as MS. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The photo on the left shows Zara's condition now.

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

Soldiers from One division of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday discovered a bomb making factory at a house located at Sabon Birni Road Kawo in Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna state, following a tip off from some members of the public.

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

Liza Morales (pictured right) was with NBA player Lamar Odom for 10 years. They had three kids together, Destiny, 14, Lamar Odom Jr, 11 and a third child, Jayden, who died at six months old of SIDS in 2006. Liza recently published an open letter in The Daily Beast speaking of her devastation at Lamar's whirlwind romance and wedding to Khloe Kardashian. See it below...

‘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

"My husband is a very nice man and I'm enjoying my marriage. I'm writing a book about that beautiful part of my life but I don't want to reveal much about it for now. I am so happy and as far as I am concerned this is my first real marriage." the gospel singer gushed..

See the video for Kefee's new single, Beautiful, after the cut...

RMD denies N50 million fraud, it's not true

According to Sahara Reporters, star actor and current Delta State commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe Damijo, is at the centre of an alleged fraudulent transfer of funds which the EFCC is supposedly currently investigating. The report claimed that RMD and the acting GM of the Delta State Tourism Board, Mrs Philo Nkem Ajufo, squandered N50 million belonging to the ministry (Google the story, it's all over the net).

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

A woman and her son have done the unthinkable – they have fallen in love with one another. And now they want to marry since the mom, Betty Mbereko from Mwenezi in Masvingo, is six months pregnant and expecting her son’s child.

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

Just two days to go! 2face Idibia and Annie's traditional wedding will hold this Friday 8th March at the Apostolic High School, Esit Urua Community, Eket - Ibeno road, in Uyo, the bride's hometown.

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

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, the nation's vice president, Nicolas Maduro, announced last night. The 58 year old socialist leader died after battling with cancer for almost two years. He hadn't made a public appearance since his return to Venezuela last month after cancer treatment in Cuba. May his soul rest in peace..amen.

Video:Female preacher goes naked on TV while preaching

 I was made to understand that she is a preacher who sees nothing wrong with exposing her tattoo boobs while spreading the word. Her name is LaTascha Emanuel,the owner of LaTascha Emanuel Ministries in the US.

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

Baileys, the world's No 1 cream liqueur had a sampling exercise at all leading malls and supermarkets in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Quite a large number of people tasted the luxurious taste of the World's No 1 cream liqueur. Also, for every three 70cl bottles of Baileys bought, consumers got amazing gifts and fantastic prizes.

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

Rev. Rowland Jide Macaulay an ordained pastor and founder of House of Rainbow Church a gay church he founded in 2006 has decided to return to the country and re-open it despite all the threats..

"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

Kenny Rodriguez was in Nigeria to support his wife at the premier of her movie,my life,my damage.He also took time out to open up on his love for his wife and why long distance is irrelevant to them.

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

A baby girl who was born with HIV has been cured after very early treatment with standard drug therapy, US researchers have said, in a potentially groundbreaking case that could help eradicate HIV infection in its youngest victims.Specialists made the announcement on Sunday at a major AIDS meeting in the US city of Atlanta.
"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.

Rihanna models her own collection for River Island

Rihanna showed how wearable and stunning her line for River Island is when she rocked one of her own dresses as she made an appearance at the River Island store in London's Oxford Street to promote her collection.Another photo after the cut...

Aliko Dangote moves from the 76th to the 43rd richest man in the world

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is now the 43rd richest man in the world, according to the Richest People in the World list Forbes released yesterday.

Dangote moved from 76th with a net worth of N11.2billion in 2012 to 43rd with a net worth of $16.1bn as of March 2013. So he made about N5billion in one year! Choi!

Dangote is still the richest man in Africa. The other Nigerian billionaire on the Forbes Billionaires list is single Paddy Adenuga's dad, Global chairman Mike Adenuga, who ranked 269 with a net worth of $4.7bn.

Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest man with a net worth of $73bn, while Bill Gates is the second with a net worth of the $67bn. 3rd is Armancio Ortega of Spain ($57bn), 4th is Warren Buffet ($53.5bn), and 5th is Larry Ellison with $43bn net worth.

Genevieve, Uche R, Joke Silva,Chidi Mokeme at President's dinner

Nollywood stars met with Mr President on Saturday March 2nd in Lagos to celebrate Nollywood at 20. See a few more photos after the cut...

Father ties, locks up six-year-old daughter for witchcraft

Culled from Punch

A 42-year-old father, Mr. Edet Etok-Akpan, is currently being quizzed at the headquarters of the Cross River State Police Command in Calabar for torturing his six-year-old daughter, Edidiong, as a result of a church prophetess’ pronouncement that the girl was a witch.

Edidiong was beaten by her father and locked up in a room with her hands, mouth and face bound for four days before she was rescued by neighbours.

Ice Prince seen with Beenie Man in Rwanda

The two music stars performed at Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda on Saturday...

2face Idibia & Omoni Oboli cover Red Sheet Magazine March issue

Check out Omoni Oboli channeling legendary actress Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Lovely! See more photos of the two after the cut...