PHOTOS: Eva Longoria Graduates with a Master's Degree

Yesterday was a special day for American television and film actress, Eva Longoria!

The actress announced on Twitter that she's graduating with her master's degree in Chicano studies from California State University, Northridge.

Eva also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M University.

 According to the California State University website, Chicano Studies is described as a 'field that advances a critical understanding of the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience in the United States.

Meanwhile, here is a food for thought from Eva, "You're never too old or too busy to continue your education!"

Congratulations!

MORE PICS ON THE FLIP

We Have Arrested Killers of Slain Kwara CP, Says IG

Almost three months after the dastardly murder of the former Kwara State Police Commissioner Chinwike Asadu in Enugu, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Wednesday declared that seven persons suspected to have been involved in the murder have been arrested, while efforts were being made to track down others still on the run.

The late Asadu, who was until his death the CP of Kwara State command of the police force, was murdered on March 2, 2013 at his Amorji Nike residence, Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The IG spoke in Enugu when he received a total of 100 sedans and Hilux vans fully equipped with security and communication gadgets from the Enugu State Governor S He said following the confessions made by the seven suspects, the police are on the trail of other collaborators in the murder, disclosing that the seven persons had already been arraigned in court.

VIDEO: Human Parts Seller Confesses

The Police force command in Lagos on Tuesday paraded four suspected men who specialised in selling human parts to herbalists and ritualists. The suspects confessed that human heads were sold for N8000, hands goes for N4000 and private parts are sold at N10,000.
More on K'n'F 

A new friend for Chris Brown

The controversial pop star got himself a new furry friend and took to his website to introduce his adorable pup to all his loyal fans.

"I'm excited to introduce you to the latest member of the fam!" The "Run It" singer writes in a post on the Chris Brown Channel. "Check out the pic of my new English bulldog puppy that I got last night."

At least he has someone to play with; let’s hope he won’t miss Rihanna that much. 

NEW MUSIC: Niyola Drops Two Singles CRAZY and TOH BAD

Filo: Few minutes ago, EME’s first lady, Niyola released two new singles, “Crazy” & “Toh Bad”.

Here are the joints!

Crazy

Toh Bad

PHOTOS from Damilola Adegbite’s Private Beach Party

Filo: The actress, who recently turned 28, celebrated her birthday with friends in a private beach party.

She is definitely cute; does her hairdo remind you of Rihanna?

MORE PICS ON THE FLIP

NEW VIDEO: BRACKET - Temperature

Filo: Yori yori crooner, bracket returns with the video of a song they dropped last year titled “Temperature”; the video was directed by Clarence Peters.

Enjoy!

Starcomms Staff Are Not Smiling – Almost 3 months without Salary

Staffs of telecommunications company, Starcomms, have threatened to file a legal action against the company’s over its refusal to pay their outstanding two months’ salary.

The workers had last month in a protest letter published by DailyPost, accused the management of unjust treatment in the handling of their welfare.

According to them, days after the report on their plight, the management called a meeting to avail members of staff the opportunity to ask questions about the state of the organization.

But in a new statement, they allege that “Instead of the Chief Executive Officer and his team to bow their heads in shame and appeal to the disgruntled, loyal and dedicated staffs, he simply displayed his incompetence in running the affairs of the organization by either avoiding or redirecting questions put to him to other top notch collaborators.”

The workers also said that the CEO further displayed inconsideration by saying he owes no one an apology.

Did Pope Francis Perform An Exorcism?

The case is about a 43-year-old husband and father who travelled to Rome from Mexico to attend Francis' Mass on Sunday in St. Peter's Square. At the end of the Mass, Francis blessed several wheelchair-bound faithful as he always does, including a man possessed by the devil, according to the priest who brought him, the Rev. Juan Rivas.

Pope Francis laid his hands on the man's head and recited a prayer. The man heaved deeply a half-dozen times, shook, and then slumped in his wheelchair.

The images, broadcast worldwide, prompted the television station of the Italian bishops' conference to declare that according to several exorcists, there was "no doubt" that Francis either performed an exorcism or a simpler prayer to free the man from the devil.

The Vatican, in a statement Tuesday, said Francis "didn't intend to perform any exorcism. But as he often does for the sick or suffering, he simply intended to pray for someone who was suffering who was presented to him."

Having watched the video, what do you think?

JTF rescues ex-Chevron staff from kidnappers’ den

A retired staff of oil giant, Chevron, Mr Austine Eyen, who was abducted by kidnappers in Sapele, Delta State, was on Tuesday, rescued by men of the Nigeria Army, Koko Barracks, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, in conjunction with the Joint Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, Sector 1.

Three suspects were arrested in Sapele, while on May 13, soldiers attached to Adeje community in Okpe Local Government Area of the state also arrested six other suspects in connection with the kidnap.

The suspects were paraded in Sapele before journalists at the Koko barracks.

The Commanding Officer of Nigeria Army, Koko Barracks, who led the operations, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Etim, said prior to the arrest, the suspects were tracked in a forest in Oviri-Court, where the hoodlums exchanged fire with the troops leading to their arrest and the recovery of a weapon, and that the arrested persons thereafter provided the lead for the arrest of others.

The three suspects arrested in Sapele, Pius Festus, Great Obiebi and Macus Gold, who confessed to committing the crime, however, blamed the devil.

They also confessed of having two bosses, whose names they simply gave as Bright and Peace.

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Shares Behind-The-Scenes Shots From Her New Bikini Shoot

Hot! Hot!! Hot!!!

Former Jersey Shore star Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley showed off her sexy curves on her Instagram page as she shared some behind the scenes photos from her shoot to promote her new line of bikinis.

The reality star is the face of the Perfect Tan Bikini, a strapless swimsuit that eliminates tan lines, and Jenni showed off some of her favourite designs, while flaunting her own bikini bod.

MORE PICS ON THE FLIP

Hawkers, Beggars Banned From Checkpoints By Yobe JTF

The Military Joint Task Force (JTF) in Yobe State has banned hawking and begging around security check points across the state.

The JTF spokesman in the state, Lieutenant Eli Lazarus, in statement advised hawkers and beggars to use approved places for their various activities as violators would be prosecuted.

“Hawkers are advised to use designated markets and other approved places for trading activities. Henceforth any body found hawking around security check points will be arrested and prosecuted. Beggars are equally advised to stay away from the checkpoints,” the statement adds.

Before now, both beggars and hawkers had been using various checkpoints in the state as places of brisk business.

Five ritualists arrested for exhuming corpses, selling human parts

Emotions ran high, Tuesday, at Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, following startling revelations by suspected members of three syndicates, who specialised in selling human parts to herbalists and persons suspected to be clerics.

The suspects told a bewildered crowd that human heads were sold for N8,000; hands, N4,000 and private parts N10,000.

One of them, Agboola Kolawole, who blamed his indulgence on poverty and inability to pay his children’s school fees, disclosed that he had so far sold four heads of his deceased siblings to a herbalist, who in turn sold to some persons they identified simply as Alhajis.

FUNNY VIDEO: X Factor Contestant, Ramat redefines Singing

Filo: From the word go, it was very clear Ramat would leave a lasting impression – whether positive or otherwise. Too bad the judges were not soft-soaped by her emotional outburst.

Somali writer, Nuruddin Farah remembers Chinua Achebe

The life of the Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was celebrated on May 6 at Bard College, New York, where Achebe taught for many years. There were spoken tributes from Nigerian author and art historian Teju Cole, from historian Myra Armstead, and from anthropologists Yuka Suzuki and John Ryle. The Somali writer Nuruddin Farah participated via video, as did Binyavanga Wainaina, formerly Director of the Chinua Achebe Center for Writers and Artists at Bard. The tributes were followed by Igbo songs and other West Africa musical performances by Beatrice Ajaero and the Senegalese band, Jamrek. The event was arranged by the Rift Valley Institute and Bard Africana Studies.

Former Beauty Queen, Kenya Moore denies dating Jay-Z

Kenya Moore, who was in one of Jay-Z’s music videos with Jermaine Dupri, shared a screenshot from the video last week; thereafter, people were quick to assume that she had dated one of the two rappers. Expectedly, the news went viral; however, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star has denied she ever dated Jay-Z.

“Sorry... but NO I never dated Jay-Z.Only worked on the video. He and Jermaine Dupri were true gentlemen,” Kenya tweeted.

It may interest you to note that as at the time the video was filmed, Jay-Z wasn’t hanging out with Beyoncé yet.

PHOTOS: Achebe's Body Arrives in Abuja

The remains of celebrated writer, Chinua Achebe arrived Abuja, the federal capital territory, Tuesday morning and was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport by government officials, writers, cultural organisations and other associates.

Dignitaries present at the local wing of the airport include, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, Governor Peter Obi and many others, as Achebe's casket, draped in national colours of green and white was ushered into the local wing, with pall bearers in full igbo attire as blaring trumpets, songs and dancing pervaded the hall.

MORE PICS ON THE FLIP

VIDEO: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013

Filo: Here is a highlight of what went down at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013.

Enjoy!

Ghana Police Bans TB Joshua's Church after Death Of 4 People In Holy Water Stampede

The Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Christian Tettey Yehonu has directed authorities of the Synagogue Church of all Nations to quit hosting revivals at their Spintex auditorium in Accra.

Speaking to Citi News, DCOP Yehonu noted that the stampede that occured at the weekend could have been avoided if the church had chosen a bigger venue to hold its events.

Four people died on Sunday as a result of a stampede at the Synagogue Church of all Nations. The stampede occurred as people struggled to secure poll position to receive holy water blessed by the Presiding Prophet, T.B Joshua.

19-Foot Python Captured & Killed Near Miami, Sets Florida State Record

Hard to believe a Python this large still exist; anyway here is the gist!

Earlier this month, a man caught and killed a nearly 19-foot, 128-pound Burmese python near Miami. The snake is believed to be the largest ever captured in the state of Florida.

On May 11, Jason Leon spotted roughly three feet of python protruding from some bushes in a rural area of Miami-Dade County. He pulled the 18-foot, 8-inch python to the road, only to lose control of the giant female snake, which quickly wrapped itself around his arms and legs. After calling for help, Leon killed the python with a knife.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a statement thanking Leon.

“Jason Leon’s night time sighting and capture of a Burmese python of more than 18 feet in length is a notable accomplishment that set a Florida record. The FWC is grateful to him both for safely removing such a large Burmese python and for reporting its capture,” said Kristen Sommers, with FWC, in a release.

Lindsay Lohan Sued for $5 Million by Clothing Company over Leggings Line

An apparel manufacturer that partnered with Lohan's leggings line 6126 is firing back at the actress' 2013 lawsuit over a licensing dispute, claiming that the embattled star's tarnished reputation severely hampered the company's ability to suitably peddle her clothing line to buyers.

In a $5 million breach-of-contract counter claim filed against Lohan Friday in a California U.S. District Court and obtained by E! News, clothing company DNAM alleges that while the starlet's leggings line initially enjoyed some success at department stores in 2010, buyers eventually began to pull back "because they did not want to be associated with Lohan's drug addled image."

NEW MUSIC: Davido – Kalo Connect

Filo: HKN boss Davido has released a new joint titled ‘Kalo Connect’; the song was produced by Young D.

Enjoy!

Nigerian girl going home with new face and new life

San Diego, California Talk Radio Station - 760 KFMB AM - 760kfmb

A Nigerian girl who was born with severe facial defects is getting a chance at a new life thanks to San Diego surgeons.

Favour Mwuzor finally gets to be a kid again. But to get to this point it took a flight from Nigeria, several surgeries and a lot of love.

Doris Mwuzor started looking for help the day Favour was born, but her search was going nowhere.

"In Nigeria - I did not know what she was going through - I knew physical deformity - but why - I didn't know until I came here," she said.

Favour was born with a congenital disorder which caused underdeveloped ears and a severely disfigured jaw. And to correct them, doctors in Nigeria knew she needed to go somewhere with better medical services.

So a non-profit organisation called Fresh Start Surgical Gifts brought her to San Diego, where she's undergone three surgeries in six months, and was forced to wear a device called a distractor.

"Waking up from surgery - her first question to the nurse was - when do I get to ride my bike again," said Amanda Thompson.

Source: 760kfmb

House Threatens to Arrest CEOs of Nine Banks over Tax Remittances

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance Monday opened its probe  into tax remittances by banks, threatening  to issue warrants of arrest on the chief executive officers (CEOs) of nine commercial banks for allegedly shunning the  invitations extended to them to participate in the investigation.

The investigation was to ascertain the level of compliance of the banks to tax collections and remittances to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

However, out of the 21 banks invited, 12 sent representatives while nine did not honour the invitation.

The erring banks include CitiBank, Enterprise Bank, Zenith Bank, Eco bank, Sterling Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Keystone Bank, Heritage Bank and First City Monument Bank.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney welcome second son - Klay Anthony Rooney

Kiyo: Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney and wife, Coleen has confirmed that they have welcomed a new baby boy.

The couple's second son - named Klay Anthony Rooney - was born in the early hours of Tuesday morning (May 21).

The couple announced in December they were expecting a son, two months after confirming Coleen's second pregnancy.

Filo: Congrats to the family!