House of Reps want Sept 22nd schools' resumption date changed

The House of Representatives want the September 22nd school resumption date for private and public primary/secondary changed.

According to Punch, the Reps explained yesterday that it had directed its Committee on Education to take “another look” at the date in view of the fact that the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the country had yet to be fully contained.

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Victor Ogene, who conveyed the position of the House in Abuja, said there was still apprehension among parents and guardians over the Federal Government’s decision to change the earlier resumption date of October 13 to September 22.

Two male friends take cheeky selfie behind Miss Bikini Ireland models

The pic above of two friends taking a selfie behind contestants of Miss Bikini Ireland, has gone viral. Friends Jim Ippoliti and Juano Manuelo saw a photoshoot was going on at the Temple Bar in Dublin on Sunday and instead of watching from the sidelines like others did, they decided to join the fun, from behind the scantily dressed ladies

Jim Ippoliti posted the pic to Facebook and wrote:  "Well, well...I wouldn't call this a failure! LOL."

The pic has over 100,000 likes and many were amused by it. Another photographer captured the two friends taking the selfie behind the girls and also shared the pic. See it after the cut...

Check out 2face and Wizkid's photoshoot for their first ever collaboration

2face and Wizkid are the headlining of this year's Hennessy Artistry 2014 and they just released photos from a shoot they did to promote their first ever collaboration, shot by famed photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and styled by Lilian Unachukwu. See the photos after the cut...

Jim Iyke shares new photo with Nadia Buari

 Jim Iyke shared this photo with that caption on his instagram page ...

GEJ orders removal of offensive #bringback Jonathan signs

Find the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has directed that the #Bring Back Jonathan 2015 signs and banners around Abuja which he and many Nigerians find offensive and repugnant  be brought down immediately.

President Jonathan wholly shares the widely expressed view that the signs which were put up without his knowledge or approval are a highly insensitive parody of the #Bring Back Our Girls hash tag.

Lagos Govt to prosecute cases of stigmatization against treated Ebola victims

Lagos State Government has said it will prosecute any person, group or organization that stigmatizes a patient who has been treated of Ebola and certified free from the virus

Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, said at a press conference yesterday, that the state Ministry of Justice has been notified to pick up any case of stigmatization, adding that stigmatization can make some persons believed to have contracted the disease not to come forward for treatment.

"Stigmatization may further make contacts and suspects to go underground. This may bring about the reversal of the gains we have already made; because such contacts and suspects may not come out and if they don’t come out, they jeopardize the life of those they come in contact with, including their families. We want to emphasize that the Ministry of Justice will take up any case of stigmatization. Anybody, either a discharged patient or a contact being followed up, who feels any form of stigmatization, should petition the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney-General and we will take it up from there." he said.

Singer Diana Ross forces son to get a prenup to protect her $500m fortune

Legendary singer Diana Ross is worth over $500m and she'll do anything to protect it. Her youngest son, Evan Ross, 26, married Ashley Simpson, 29, on Aug. 30th and according to reports, Evan had been planning to marry Ashley without a pre-nup...that's until his mother heard about his plans..

From Star Magazine

According to insiders, the legendary singer had her lawyers draw up a prenuptial agreement that was more than 300 pages long in order to protect her estimated $500 million net worth. “If Ashlee didn’t sign that document, the wedding was never going to happen,” says a source. “She’s far from poor, but her money pales in comparison to what Evan will inherit one day.”

While the actor didn’t want a prenup, Diana, 70, who’s been married twice before, refused to take a chance.

Federal Government set to ban sale of 'Ponmo'?

According to a Vanguard report, the Federal Government is looking at banning the sale and consumption of Ponmo. Find the report below...

This indication emerged Tuesday when the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina called for competent regulations that would check the consumption and sale of the product. If this is achieved, he noted that livestock farmers would stand good chances of making high dollar return if the hides and skins (Ponmo) are tanned into leather.

More vacation photos of Beyonce, Jay Z , Blue Ivy and their mothers

Beyonce and Jay Z have been enjoying a vacation in the Mediterranean sunshine with their daughter and their mothers. They have moved from Italy and now they are in France aboard a super yacht in the French town of Antibes in the Côte d'Azur. See more photos after the cut...

I like a girl to dress classier - Sofia Vergara's ex Nick Loeb slams her

They dated from 2010 until May 2014, but according to Nick Loeb, actress Sofia Vergara was never his type. And you wonder why he stayed with her that long and even proposed to her. In a new interview with New York Post, the 39 year old businessman (pictured left) slammed his ex-fiancee's choice of dresses, saying he preferred women who dressed classier.

"I'm sort of conservative, so I like a girl to dress a little classier." Loeb said.

Sofia, 42, is known to regularly wear clothes that show off her cleavage, so when NYP asked Loeb if he liked Vergara-style cleavage, he said;

“No. I’ve always sort of liked the more classic, elegant look on a woman.”

Pray for me: Mike Awoyinfa's tribute to Dimgba Igwe

The Mike Awoyinfa tribute on Dimgba Igwe that everyone has been waiting for is here. Mike, (right) and late Dimgbe Igwe (left), who died on Saturday Sept. 6th, were best friends and both pioneered the now rested Weekend Concord newspaper and Sun Newspaper. Find his touching tribute below..

This is it!  The most unimaginable nightmare!  This is it!  The most painful column I have ever written or will ever write.  The column I wished I never wrote.  The agonizing column.  The column written amidst sorrow, tears and blood.  Please, pray for me."

Washington Post slams Jonathan for using the #bringback hashtag for campaign

Below is what Washington Post wrote about president Jonathan's supporters using the #bringback hashtag for his campaign

It was the social media campaign of the year. #BringBackOurGirls awoke the world to the ravages of Boko Haram, an al-Qaeda-linked terror group in Nigeria, and the plight of the millions of people who live in the midst of their insurgency. At the heart of the message were hundreds of missing schoolgirls, abducted in April from the remote village of Chibok by Boko Haram fighters, who vowed to make them into slaves.

Ray Rice's wife speaks following the release of the elevator video

A day after a video showing how her husband punched, knocked her out & dragged her from an elevator was released, (read here) Janay Rice took to instagram to address the issue.

Her husband, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, did not only lose his job after the video was released, there's a petition to ban him from NFL and possibly arrest him.

Janay talks about how the release of the video has practically ruined their lives.

I woke up this morning feeling like I had a horrible nightmare, feeling like I'm mourning the death of my closest friend. But to have to accept the fact that it's reality is a nightmare in itself. No one knows the pain that the media and unwanted options from the public has caused my family. To make us relive a moment in our lives that we regret every day is a horrible thing. To take something away from the man I love that he has worked his ass of for all his life just to gain ratings is horrific. This is our life! What don't you all get. If your intentions were to hurt us, embarrass us, make us feel alone, take all happiness away, you've succeeded on so many levels. Just know we will continue to grow and show the world what real love is! Ravensnation we love you!"

Pres. Jonathan berated for travelling with Alimodu Sheriff to an anti-terrorism meeting

About a week after he was accused of being a Boko Haram sponsor by Australian hostage negotiator, Stephen Davis, former Borno state governor Alimodu Sheriff accompanied the president of Nigeria to an anti-terrorism meeting in Chad. President Jonathan pictured above with Alimodu Sheriff (pictured left) and Chadian president, Idriss Deby where they talked about how to combat terrorism.

After the photo was released, Nigerians scolded the president for going to chad with Sheriff.

Photos: Beyonce crashes lucky bride's wedding while in Italy

 While taking a stroll in Portofino in Italy on Saturday, Beyonce and Jay Z decided to visit a local church only to find there was a wedding going on inside when they got there. Fortunately it made the day more special for the bride who looked so happy to take pictures with Beyonce. See more photos after the cut...

Pic: Wizkid tries new hairstyle

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Obama condemns Ray Rice after video of him knocking out his fiancée surfaces

When the president of the US takes time to release a statement regarding an incident, then it's very serious. 27 year old Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice is having the worst time of his life right now after TMZ released a sickening video of him punching his then fiancee and now wife, and knocking her unconscious in an elevator.

This incident happened back in February at the Revel Casino and in March, Janay Palmer, the woman who was assaulted, went ahead to marry Ray. The NFL knew the incident happened because Ray was charged with felony aggravated assault and he was given a two-game suspension by the NFL for domestic violence. But everything changed when TMZ released the video yesterday and people saw exactly what Ray did to his fiancee.

Now the Baltimore Ravens have not only terminated his $40 million contract, the President of the US, the governor of Maryland, the NFL, and some of his teammates have all released statements condemning his action. Some people are asking that he be banned from the NFL forever.

Kanye steals a kiss from Kim as they visit Yeezus pop-up store

Kanye and Kim, who are currently in Australia, tried to sneak in a quick kiss (left) as they visited Kanye's Yeezus pop-up store in South Yarra, Melbourne, surrounded by guards and fans, ahead of Kanye's concert later that night. Kim stepped out in very low cut black top that revealed her cleavage. See more photos after the cut...

Iyanya and his manager fly private jet, share photos

Iyanya and his manager Ubi Franklin flew a private jet to a 'private location' and shared pictures on social media. See more photos after the cut...

Ebola: FG reopens First Consultant Hospital where Patrick Sawyer died

The Federal Government has reopened First Consultant Hospital in Obalende, Lagos where Liberian Patrick Sawyer, the first case of Ebola in Nigeria, died from complications of the disease.

In a letter sent to the Lagos state Ministry of Health, the Federal Government said after having undergone three rounds of state-certified decontamination processes according to world standard, the hospital is free to continue its business of administering health care to patients.

The hospital was closed over a month ago after Patrick Sawyer died there. Dr Adadevoh and nurse Ejelonu got infected in the hospital and also died later .

Bob Manuel-Udokwu set to contest for House of Assembly seat in 2015

In an interview with Encomium magazine, actor, Bob Manuel-Udokwu revealed plans to contest for a seat at the Anambra state House of Assembly in the 2015 general elections under APGA. Bob is the current special adviser to Anambra state Governor on Nollywood and Entertainment.

"I have been in politics since I was given the role of the special adviser on Nollywood and Entertainment in Anambra state under the leadership of this present administration. If you mean I am contesting for a post in the Anambra state House of Assembly, Yes I am interested in vying for a political position in 2015 general elections in Anambra state House of Assembly to represent Idemili North Constituency 1. I want to go to the grassroots" he said

Rapper MoCheddah releases new promo photos

 The singer/rapper just released these hot new promo photos. See more photos after the cut...

Nigerian graduate in UK who held up job sign at train station lands his dream job

The 22 year old Nigerian graduate, Alfred Ajani, who held up sign advertising himself at Waterloo Station (read here) has landed his dream job after an executive who saw him at the station invited him for an interview.

Alfred Ajani (pictured centre) started work yesterday September 8th for recruitment firm, the Asoria Group, London. Alfred, who works as a marketing executive said;

"The director walked past me when he saw me that morning, but later got in contact through the website Linked In. The company said they were looking for someone with out of the box ideas and so they were keen to get me in.

The job is one I wouldn't have got if I hadn't gone to the station that morning, so I advise anyone out there who is in the same position I was to think of more direct ways to speak to employers.'

His new colleagues printed T-shirts to welcome him on his first day yesterday.

Ebola: Doctors reject September 22nd schools resumption date

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has rejected the Monday September 22nd resumption directive given by FG to all Primary and Secondary schools due to the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria.
The NMA speaking through its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Olawunmi Layaki, said they expect all schools to remain closed until December or early next year when all Ebola suspects under surveillance have been cleared and certified free of the virus.

"We are not happy with this decision on the resumption of schools. Schools should be shut till the last suspected case or patient is certified free of the virus. We can shift the resumption date till next year or in the next three months if that is the time it will take.

Olusegun Obasanjo's son in stable condition after being shot by Boko Haram

Son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Adeboye Obasanjo who suffered gunshot injuries yesterday September 8th after his platoon was attacked by Boko Haram men in Baza, Adamawa state is said to be in stable condition after being treated in hospital.

24 soldiers were reportedly killed during the attack which saw the army lose an armored tank to the sect members. Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau State and was head of the army platoon stationed at Baza.

OJB Jezreel talks about the car accident he had a few weeks ago

Singer/producer OJB Jezreel was involved in a car accident a few weeks ago that left the friend riding with him in a hospital for three whole weeks

Speaking about it for the first time, OJB explains what happened to Encomium magazine

"I was coming from Abeokuta with a friend in his car. I think they didn't tighten the bolt of the tyre very well. By the time we were around Mowe, the tyre gave way and the car tumbled and the glass scattered. My friend was seriously injured. I was also injured but not as badly. After the accident, I couldn't walk very well. I was treated and a few weeks I had to walk around with a stick. I dropped the stick three days ago. I'm a lot better now.

The things that have been happening from the surgery to the accident, it is God. Some people would have died if they had gone through all that I have gone through but God has been gracious to me."

Secretary to the Borno Govt say Boko Haram has occupied part of the state

The Secretary to the Borno state government, Amb. Ahmed Jidda says Boko Haram men have taken over a considerable part of the state. Speaking to newsmen yesterday September 7th in Borno state, the SSG said activities of the sect members have paralyzed most economy, social, political and government activities in the state.
"At this very moment, most parts of Borno state are being occupied by Boko Haram insurgents. Government presence and administration is minimal or non-existent across many parts of the state, with economic, commercial and social services totally subdued. Schools and clinics remain closed. Most settlements in the affected areas in the state have either been deserted or access to them practically impossible, thus majority of the political stakeholders cannot, in real fact, reach their constituencies. So, the threat of insecurity affects everybody irrespective of political differences."

Pics: Homophobic attacker left hammer embedded in skull of gay flatmate

18 year old Connor Huntley (pictured above) was found by medics with a hammer embedded in his skull after his homophobic flat mate, 21 year old Joseph Williams attacked him with a hammer as he slept in their 2-bedroom apartment in Kent, UK. After the attack, Williams called 999 and confessed to the horrific attack.

"I don't know how to say this but he's dead in my flat. I hit him on the head with a hammer in his sleep." Williams told the operator

Doctors say Connor is lucky to survive the assault (pic of his x-ray with the hammer in his head), but he now suffers from epilepsy and has been robbed of his independence.

Mother and triplets detained in hospital in Delta state for 7 weeks over unpaid medical bill

A new mother and her newborn triplets were detained in a private hospital in Asaba, Delta State for 7 weeks after failing to pay about N725k medical bill.

The mother, Mrs Echenim, said she was barred from leaving her room from when she gave birth in July till early September because of her family's inability to pay the bills. The triplets’ father, Godswill Echenim, said he took his wife to the clinic because of the prolonged strike by doctors in public hospital.
"For about 7 weeks, since the kids were delivered, we have been in this hospital. I had registered my wife for ante-natal at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, but because of the strike by doctors, I brought her here for the delivery." He said last week.

Nigerian troops raid terrorist hideout in Kawuri, over 50 sect members killed

Over 50 men of the insurgency group, Boko Haram, were yesterday September 7th  killed after Nigerian troops raided the sect members hideout in Kwauri, Borno state. This is according to a statement by the Nigerian military.

Items recovered from them includes Fabricated Artillery gun, Two Anti-aircraft gun, an armored vehicle and assorted types of ammunition. Food items, hardware, personal clothing were destroyed during the gun battle. One officer and two soldiers were seriously injured.