Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Actress Mercy Johnson names daughter Purity Okojie

Popular actress, Mercy and her husband have named their daughter Purity Okoji according to a very close friend of the actress.Purity was born on Sunday December 30th 2012. Mercy is due back in Nigeria next month February.

Meanwhile, there have been some information that some movie producers have been sending movie scripts to the actress in the US.
She's been accepting them and plans to immediately hit a movie set once she returns to Nigeria.

Beyonce accused of lip-synching at President Obama's inauguration

She sang the national anthem at President Obama's inauguration ceremony and received overwhelming praise for her performance, but new reports are claiming that she didn't sing live. They say she was lip-syncing to a pre-recorded backing track while members of the Marine Corps Band, which was set to back her instrumentally, played live. Watch the video above and be the judge...

See Aliona Okoye

                                                       Congrats to Peter and Lola

Photos: Bisola Dejonwo and Jide Tokan's wedding

Bisola is the daughter of Wosila Okoya. Wosilat Okoya is the younger sister of billionaire business man, Chief Rasaq Okoya. Jide Tokan is a business man. Their wedding took place last Saturday in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

3 Governors visit ailing Sullivan Chime in London

Governors' Forum Members; Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, Gabriel Suswam of Benue, and Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State visited ailing governor of Enugu state, Sullivan Chime in London. The photo was released yesterday but it's not clear when it was taken.

Governor Sullivan Chime has been missing from Enugu State since September 2012.

Jim Iyke flies in private

#Bigguythingz :-)

Shakira, soccer-star beau welcome baby boy

Milan Piqué Mebarak, was born yesterday January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain.

The hospital confirmed that the couple’s first child weighed approximately 6lbs. 6 ounces, and that both mother and child are in excellent health.Congratulations.

Pastor Adeboye's facebook page becomes the 1st Nigerian brand page to hit N1m likes

The religious page actually has #1, 005, 302 likes, ahead of any other Nigerian brand page on Facebook.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga is no longer No.1 on Twitter. She lost the top spot to Justin Bieber who now has the highest number of Twitter followers in the world. Justin - 33, 337,997. Gaga - 33, 332, 282.

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Mercy Johnson and baby

                                         Motherhood suit her.Lovely baby!

Drug-smuggling Uk granny sentenced to death

Lindsay Sandiford, 56, from Gloucestershire, was today sentenced to death by firing squad in Indonesia for attempting for smuggle cocaine worth $2.5 million in her suitcase onto the resort island of Bali. State prosecutors had called for the housewife to be jailed for 15 years but was told today that she would be put to death for her crime.

Lindsay had claimed in court that she was forced to take the drugs into the country by a gang that was threatening to hurt her children but the court wasn't interested in her reasons. She was arrested in May 2012when customs officers at Bali's airport discovered 3.8 kilograms of cocaine in the lining of her luggage. Two other British citizens and an Indian have already been convicted and sentenced to prison in connection with the bust. Lindsay plans to appeal the sentence.

Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo welcome baby girl

Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo just welcomed a baby girl. The proud parents have named their daughter, Aliona Okoye. Big congrats to them.

Festus Keyamo condems judgement on Henry Okah

Below is a press statement by Festus Keyamo on the conviction of Henry Ukah in South Africa.
The decision of the South African Court that convicted Henry Okah yesterday morning of charges relating to terrorism is politically motivated and legally incorrect.
As counsel to Charles Okah and others who are facing the same set of charges under Nigerian Laws, I have been actively involved in coordinating the trials both in South Africa and in Nigeria.
The fundamental flaw in the trial is that Henry Okah was not given adequate facilities and the opportunity to defend himself. This is because after the prosecution closed its case in South Africa, the defence attorneys and my Chambers here in Abuja tried frantically to summon the witnesses of Henry Okah who are based here in Nigeria to testify on his behalf. These witnesses include some government officials.

Female fan tattoos Davido's name on her back

                                                                Very good!

Julius 'De Genius' Agwu soon to release auto-biography

The ace comedian, actor and musician is currently working on his auto-biography which will be unveiled on his 40th birthday on the 7th of April. The book which is yet to be titled, is being edited by award winning poet and writer, Toni Kan. Julius will also launch his TV show - Jokes Apart, which he has been working on for five years, on that day.

Meanwhile, he's staging a  Valentine' day event - Festival of Love with Julius Agwu at Hilton Abuja on February 16th, 2013. The classy evening of music and comedy will feature Wizkid, Burnaboy, Bovi, Daniel de Humourous and so many others. Keep a date!

Pics: Inside female hostel at Medical School Idi Araba (LUTH)

This is where women have their baths. Such an eyesore. Instead of spending billions on one person's home/office, i.e Sambo, the Federal Government of Nigeria should instead look into renovating and rebuilding facilities in institutions like this. Heard there's no stable light there, difficult to get water and mosquito nets at the hospital are torn. Some medical students from the school sent me the photos after seeing the ones from the police college. See more photos after the cut...

Actress Rukky Sanda shares holiday pics

See another photo after the cut...

Exclusive photo from Barrack Obama's 2013 Inauguration ceremony

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16 police recruits die in fatal auto accident in Kwara

16 newly recruited police officers were burnt to death while six others were critically injured on Sunday January 20th when the 18-seater Hummer bus they were traveling in collided with a Mercedes Benz 190 in Omu Aran, Kwara State. The victims were said to be on their way to Nasarawa State when the accident occurred at about 10 in the morning.
The Mercedes Benz car, with regitration number AC 345 DKA had a locked steering and in an attempt by the driver to free it, the vehicle veered off to the other side of the road and the bus rammed into it. The bus carrying the police officers hit an electric pole and a house then burst into flame, killing most of its occupants. The driver of the Benz was not injured in the accident. The police are looking for him...

PHOTOS: Yvonne Nelson's sultry photo shoot for Ovation Magazine

Seems like Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, is always in one photoshoot or the other. This one is for Ovation International magazine. See another photo after the cut...

Jay Z and Beyonce at Obama's inauguration in DC

. The power couple came out to support their president. See another photo...

See Noah Odemwingie

                                          That's Osaze Odemwingie's son.Cute Baby!!!

Halima Abubakar Gets Honored as UN Ambassador

Halima Abubakar was one of the celebrities honoured with a UN ambassadorial award on Sunday January 20th. She's an Ambassador for peace. Congrats to her.

Father who buried 4 month old baby alive arrested in Delta state

25 year old labourer, Macaulay Onitcha, has been arrested by the police in Delta state for allegedly burying his four months old daughter, Edna Macaulay, alive. Macaulay took the young baby to the bushes, dug a shallow grave, threw the baby in the grave and covered it with sand.

Fortunately for the little angel, someone had witnessed him burying her alive and hurriedly exhumed her after fighting and overpowering Macaulay at the scene. The person, Saturday Ekama, took the child to the police station to report what had happened. Little Edna had a neck injury after she was dug out and she is currently undergoing treatment at Saint Francis Hospital, Okapra Inland in Asaba, while her dad is in police custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Asaba.

Macaulay told police that he attempted to kill his daughter because since his wife gave birth to her, she had refused to sleep with him. He said he did it in anger and was sorry!

That's the shallow grave up there. Find a photo of the child after she was dug out from the grave and a photo of her in the hospital. Unbelievable!

“I was never ok being one of many or even one of a few-Kanye's ex

One of Kanye's bitter ex girlfriend Brooke Crittendon spoke with The Sun and explains how she met Kanye, why they broke up and why he's with Kim K.

Brooke tells The Sun
“For Kanye, what other person besides Kim Kardashian is there? There’s Halle Berry, J-Lo and Beyonce but they are all taken. She fits into his brand.
“Part of being untouchable is having what other people want. It’s about saying, ‘Everybody wants her and she wants me’. That makes sense in Kanye’s world.
“I know he has had a thing with her for a while. I’m sure he watched her tape. After we broke up, we caught up as friends and he mentioned her, I knew something was there.
“In Hollywood, you cannot say ‘forever’. Them being together satisfies them for now.
“Having a baby ticks a box. She wanted kids and it’s his legacy.

Dr.Tunde Soleye Confirms Split From Nike Oshinowo

After six years of marital bliss, former beauty queen Nike Oshinowo has packed out of her matrimonial home. Dr Tunde Soleye confirmed it in an interview with Encomium magazine. He said:
“We are no longer living together. Nike and I have sent out a joint statement on the issue. It is simple and clean. This is not a scandal. We had three options, the best of which is to tell the world the truth that we now live apart. We have been living apart for a couple of months now. We see occasionally. She calls me when she wants  and I speak with her too. There's no fight. I have been to where she lives. We are still friends. We are going through a difficult time and we will come out of it.
I know for sure that Nike Oshinowo moved out of Dr Soleye's Lekki home mid last year and even when they stepped out together at Folorunsho Alakija's thanksgiving party in September 2012, they were already living apart. Nike now lives in VI, while Dr Soleye has moved to Parkview Estate, Ikoyi.

Monday, 21 January 2013

Barack Obama sworn in for second term

President Barack Obama, surrounded by family, took the oath of office yesterday Sunday January 20th in an intimate swearing-in ceremony at the White House. He was officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House.

Wounded Emir of Kano, two sons flown to London for treatment after attack

The Emir of Kano, and his two sons who were wounded during Saturday's attack by unknown gunmen along the popular Zoo Road in Kano metropolis have been transported to a London hospital for medical attention.

A private plane carrying them alongside some aides and relatives departed the Aminu Kano International Airport yesterday afternoon. 


The Emir was returning from a ceremony at a mosque when the men opened fire on his convoy. The Emir survived the attack, but his driver and two guards were killed.
 

Mother defends photo of Chicago preacher taking a bath with her 4yr old daughter

Days after popular Chicago preacher, Bishop Larry Trotter was criticized online for taking a bubble bath with his 4 year old grand daughter, the little girl's mother, Javon Trotter, has come out to defend her father. Read what she said below...
“I’m upset, I’m hurt I can’t believe that people would re-post the picture of my innocent baby and say bad things about my father who loves my baby and all kids. He would never do anything to harm them. It’s hurtful for my whole family. I don’t understand this. It doesn’t look bad. I don’t know why people would think this way. I know my father and he would never do anything to his kids. I would have not posted the photo online…We never wanted anyone else to see it. My father is hurt as well, we’re his family. He doesn’t want people to be posting his picture all over the world.”
She also said her father and daughter had on swimming trunks and that the little girl was in the water for about three to five minutes, and she was present during the entire situation.

Nigerian footballer Osaze Odemwingie and wife welcome baby boy

The footballer and his wife, Sarah Fallon, welcomed a baby boy yesterday morning .The proud father made the announcement on his Twitter page.The couple got married in May 2012 after dating for a few years. Big congrats to them.

View with discretion: 40 decomposed bodies found in Anambra river

Residents of Amansea in Awka, Anambra State woke up on Saturday January 19th to a horrifying sight; 40 dead bodies floating in a River in their community. People from the community and some neighbouring ones besieged the Ezu river to catch a glimpse of the dead bodies. The river is at the boundary between Enugu and Anambra states and the dead bodies were found at the old Enugu-Onitsha road axis of the river.

The corpses whose identities were unknown, were suspected to have been dumped in the river Friday night by unknown persons.

The traditional ruler of Amansea said the community had never witnessed such a gory sight before, while the Commissioner of Police in the state said the dead bodies remained a mystery as there had been no communal clash in Enugu or Anambra where many people were killed. He said investigations are ongoing...

Meanwhile the governor of the state, Peter Obi, has cut short his working trip abroad to return to the state to enable him visit the scene.

The photos are quite horrifying...so view with discretion. Find it after the cut...