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Sultan releases the video for ‘Natural Something’ and he features top
celebrities like Basket Mouth, Baba Dee, Chidi Mokeme, IK Osakioduwa, Ty Mix, and
Dj Jimmy Jatt.
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Army Officer, 17 Soldiers Arraigned for Communicating with the Enemy, Other Offences
A
lieutenant in the Nigerian Army, one Warrant Officer and 16 soldiers were
yesterday arraigned before a General Court Martial for offences ranging from
communicating with the enemy, cowardly behaviour, murder and manslaughter,
among other offences. They were being tried by the 3 Armoured Division in line
with its operational responsibility.
At
the inauguration of the court, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Armoured
Division, Major-General Ebiobowei Bonna Awala, remarked that the accused
soldiers facing the court martial from the 3 Armoured Division, Joint Task
Force (JTF), Maiduguri and Special Task Force (STF), Plateau State, had been
duly investigated for the various offences they were alleged to have committed.
Awala
said the court martial was one of those instruments conferred on him by virtue
of the Armed Forces Act Chapter A 20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria to
address problems of this nature. He said discipline was the fulcrum upon which
the military career rests, adding that
ASUU Embarks on Indefinite Strike
The
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on an indefinite
strike following the failure of the federal government to implement part of the
2009 agreement reached by the two parties.
The
union’s demands include the upward review of the retirement age for professors
from 65 to 70; adequate funding to revitalise the university system; progressive
increase of budgetary allocations to the education sector by 26 per cent;
transfer of federal government property to universities; setting up of research
and development units by companies; payment of earned allowances; and
renegotiation of the signed agreement.
Briefing
journalists in Lagos yesterday, Chairman of the University of Lagos (UNILAG)
branch of the union, Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, said after its National Executive
Council (NEC) meeting held at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, it
directed its members to down tools immediately as a result of the federal government’s
failure to pay the academics earned allowances which included excess workload,
administrative responsibilities, and postgraduate supervisory allowances, among
others.
Monday, 1 July 2013
NEW VIDEO: R2Bees ft Wizkid – Slow Down
Ghanaian
music duo R2Bees premiered their latest music video, ‘Slow Down” featuring Wizkid
at the Ghana Meets Naija concert over the weekend.
Check
it out!
VIDEO: US Rapper Foxy Brown Falls Off Stage at New York Gig
Foxy
Brown took a tumble from the stage on Friday night, during a performance in New
York City. See the video below.
The
rapper was performing her new single 'Bandz Up' at El Morocco nightclub as part
of a Gay Pride Week kick-off event.
Minutes
after she appeared on stage, she lost control of her balance and fell into the
audience.
Brown
had to be helped back on to her feet by her entourage and members of the
audience, those that weren't filming her at the time.
MTV Stars Damien Fahey and Grasie Mercedes Wed
U.S.
Tv presenter Damien Fahey wed fellow MTv star Grasie Mercedes on Friday
(28Jun13).
The
small screen hosts, who first met in 2002 at the MTv headquarters in New York,
exchanged vows at the Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo, California in front of
family and friends.
Fahey
says, "Grasie and I are now part of the long list of couples that married
after meeting at MTv years ago. We're excited to begin spending our lives
together in silence while constantly staring at our iPhones."
The
ceremony was officiated by Fahey's former Total Request Live co-host Dave
Holmes, while other celebrity guests included Johnny Knoxville, Breaking Bad
actor Matt Jones and Bridesmaids star Kali Hawk.
BET Awards 2013: Check out Exclusive Red Carpet Photos of your favourite celebrites (PHOTOS)
The much talked about 2013 BET Awards has come and gone and our very own, Iceprince made us proud by clinching the Best African Act award.
Check
out exclusive photos of stars like Neyo, Janelle Monáe, Snoop Lion, Brandy, Jamie
Foxx, Chris Brown and others looking elegant on the red carpet.
Enjoy!!!
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VIDEO: Watch Wizkid’s Performance at the Ghana meets Naija concert
We’ve
brought you the photos; now is time to watch what went down at the show.
Enjoy!
I wonder why one person should own houses in Ikoyi, Asokoro, Dubai – Obi
Chairman
of South-East Governors’s Forum and Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi has
announced his retirement from active politics.
The
Governor, who disclosed this on Sunday, said he would quit active politics at
the end of his current tenure in March 2014.
He
spoke at the thanksgiving service and award ceremony to mark the end of the 2nd
Session of the 15th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Enugu at the St.
Bartholomew’s Church, Asata, Enugu.
“A
very prominent person called me today and asked me, what is your plan
concerning politics after your current tenure, I’m telling you now what I told
him.
“For
me, I have come to the end of it; I want to quit and rest. However, I have been
praying to God that for the sake of the good people of Anambra State, please
give them somebody like Peter Obi.
“The
level of greed in Nigeria is overwhelming, where people can’t see the suffering
of other people, they are just accumulating wealth, for me, it is time to go.
Gunmen free 175 prisoners in Akure jailbreak
There
was pandemonium in the early hours of Sunday when gunmen, numbering about 30,
invaded the Olokuta Medium Security Prisons in Akure, Ondo State capital, and
set about 175 inmates free.
The
bandits, according to eyewitnesses, arrived at the prison premise, which is
less than one kilometre away from the headquarters of the 32 Artillery Brigade
of the Nigerian Army, also known as Owena Barracks, around 12. 05am, shooting
indiscriminately.
The
armed men were said to have gained entry into the prison by using dynamite to
blow off a section of the walls, after a futile attempt to enter through the
main entrance.
A
source said one of the warders was hit by the attackers’ bullets, was ordered
to release the keys to the cells, and was also forced to set the inmates free.
15 lecturers demoted for having faked Ph.D degrees certificate in Ebonyi
NO fewer than 15 lecturers of Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo were weekend, demoted over alleged involvement in certificate forgery and for claiming to have acquired Ph.D degrees from reputable institutions outside the country.
Management
of the college, on receipt of the report and recommendations of the committee
set up to look into the alleged claims by the lecturers, said the exercise was
not meant to witch-hunt anybody in particular but to ensure sanity and discipline
within the education sector in the state.
At
a press briefing in Abakaliki, Special Adviser to Governor Martin Elechi of
Ebonyi State on Higher Education, Professor Mike Ituma, revealed that the
discovery came as a shock, stressing that the action of the affected lecturers
was a reflection of the level of decay ravaging the sector.
According
to him, the action of the management of the college is a step in the right
direction and government is completely in support of the action against the
lecturers.
In
a statement, Public Relations Officer of the college, Mr. Nkwuda Bethrand
Otukobelu, noted that the 15 affected lecturers would not be allowed to run any
promotion course packaged by the college till after three years.
Nigerian Actor Arrested For Attempting To Kidnap Monarch's Wife
A
27-year-old secondary school dropout, Ismaila Dauda, has been arrested by the
Ogun State Police Command for an alleged abduction.
Dauda,
a fledgling actor, based in Ondo, was accused of attempting to abduct the wife
of the traditional ruler of Ilisan Remo in March 2013, with the help of three
others- Segun, Nurudeen and an unidentified man.
However,
Dauda said he was not aware that he was part of a gang of kidnappers until too
late.
He
said, “At the time, I was not aware that it was a planned abduction. Segun is a
close friend and had borrowed my car. Because the car was without a spare tyre
and not in good condition, I offered to drive him wherever he wanted.
“I
was under the impression that Segun was in search of a suitable school for his
teaching practice as he is a student of a College of Education,” Dauda said.
Dauda,
Segun and Nurudeen allegedly left Ondo, while a fourth unidentified man was
picked up at Ore. Under Segun’s direction, Dauda allegedly drove to a secondary
school close to the palace of the Oba of Ilisan in Ogun State.
Sunday, 30 June 2013
Ice Prince wins ‘Best African Act’ award at BET AWARDS 2013
Ice
Prince has won the award for ‘Best African Act‘at the 2013 edition of the BET
Awards.
The
Chocolate City rapper was awarded the coveted prize this evening at the BET
Broadcast Centre a few hours before the awards proper kicks off at the Nokia
Theatre L.A. live in Los Angeles, California.
Congrats
to the Oleku crooner
Blessing Okagbare outshines sprint favourites to win in Birmingham
Nigeria's
Blessing Okagbare put up a surprised feat today at the Diamond League meeting
in Birmingham when she outshines favourites Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and
Carmelita Jeter to win the 200 metres race
The
race had been billed as a clash between Jamaica's Olympic 100 winner
Fraser-Pryce and world sprint champion Jeter of the U.S. but Okagbare finished
strongly to win in 22.55.
“I'm
not a good starter so I have more of an advantage on the 200,” Okagbare said, “with
the upcoming world championships; the goal is to stay healthy,” she added.
Congrats
to her!
Check out Photos of Genevieve Nnaji without Makeup
The
Nollywood actress posted the photos on her instagram page today.
She’s
looking pretty as usual!
PHOTOS: Wizkid, Dr Sid and Timaya's Performance at Ghana meets Naija concert
The
much anticipated Ghana meets Naija concert finally took place on Saturday night
with performances from from Wizkid, Timaya, Dr. Sid, EL, Samini, Okyeame Kwame,
Raquel, DBlack, Bandana, and others.
The
concert was attended by several celebrities including Jim Iyke, Don Jazzy, Asamoah
Gyan and others.
Check
out the photos!
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Why Nigerian Singer, Burna Boy Failed To Perform at the Ghana meets Naija Concert
Aside
Ghanaian sensation, R2bees who were slated to perform at the Ghana meets Naija
Concert but didn’t show up because the duo are in US for the BET Awards, Naija’s
Burna Boy could not also perform.
Burna
Boy, who recently signed a deal with Glo as one of the company’s ambassador was
at the venue but did not perform because the concert was sponsored by competition,
MTN.
He
however spoke off stage to the audience and apologised for his inability to
perform; later he posted this message “New glo deal sweeter dan a bxxxh!!!”
PHOTOS: Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke at the Ghana Meets Naija Concert
Is
Jim Iyke camera shy? No, let me guess, he’s trying to reach out to Nadia.
Lol!!!
PHOTOS: Ghanian Actress Juliet Ibrahim Covers “House Of Maliq” July 2013 Issue
Ghanian Actress Juliet Ibrahim is in the news again - this time she is not speaking on OJB kidney transplant, rather she poses for the cover of House of Maliq.
Check
out her lovely photos.
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Saturday, 29 June 2013
“I never authorised sale of FG property in Washington D.C” – Ogwu
Nigeria’s
Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Joy Ogwu, says she did not authorise
the sale of any Federal Government property in Washington D.C. during her
tenure as foreign minister from2006-2007.
Ogwu
gave the clarification in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Abuja.
Her
comments came on the heels of her invitation by the Senate Committee on Foreign
Affairs investigating the alleged embezzlement of 23.5 million dollars from the
Nigerian embassy in Washington D.C.
The
funds were said to be proceeds from the sale of three Federal Government houses
in Washington DC between 2004 – 2007.
NAN
recalls that the Senate initiated the probe following a petition by one Mr
David Elombah.
Ogwu
said: “In a letter dated June 10, I was invited by the Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs on a petition concerning misappropriation and embezzlement of
funds by the Nigerian ambassador to the U.S. and others.
“Paragraph
two of the letter states that I am invited to the meeting in my capacity as
former foreign affairs minister 2006-2007.
Ban on Same Sex Marriage lifted in California, Gay Couples rushed to marry
Same-sex
couples rushed to San Francisco’s City Hall on Friday to be legally married
after an appeal court officially ended California’s ban on gay marriage
following a landmark ruling at the Supreme Court this week.
Within
moments of the ruling, couples, officials and activists began to converge on
San Francisco City Hall, where unions were due to resume immediately.
Meanwhile,
the couple whose case sparked this week’s Supreme Court decision exchanged vows
in a ceremony officiated by state Attorney General Kamala Harris.
“This
is really a great day,” said Sandy Stier, who with her fiancée Kristin Perry
filed the lawsuit against Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that outlawed
same-sex marriage in California in 2008.
California,
which briefly allowed marriages in 2008, now becomes the 13th state, and the
largest, to allow gay marriage.
PHOTOS: Adele shows off new ‘Paradise’ tattoo on her left hand
Adele has got herself another tattoo.The 'Someone Like You' singer's latest body ink comes courtesy of the tattoo artist Bang Bang.
The
New York tattoo artist posted a picture of himself with Adele on Facebook and
captioned the image: "The lovely Adele came in to get tattooed
today".
The
photo also shows Adele displaying her new tattoo which consists of the word
"paradise" down the side of her hand.
Adele's
latest tattoo adds to her growing collection of body art as she already has the
letter "A" inked behind one of her ears, three dots on one of her
wrists and a circle with a heart and the words "One Penny" inside it,
also on her wrist. Penny is the name of Adele's mother.
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