Happy
birthday starboy, more blessings.
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Sudanese Leader Omar Al-Bashir Has Left Nigeria amid Calls of His Arrest
A
Sudanese diplomat says President Omar al-Bashir has left Nigeria after human
rights lawyers and civil rights activists demanded his arrest.
Al-Bashir
has been indicted for genocide and war crimes in Darfur.
The
diplomat who would not give his name told The Associated Press that al-Bashir
left at 3 p.m. Monday, less than 24 hours after he arrived and in the middle of
a two-day summit ending Tuesday.
He
denied that al-Bashir's hasty departure was related to demands for his arrest.
Human rights lawyers filed a lawsuit Monday to try to compel the government to
detain Sudan's president and surrender him to the International Criminal Court
for trial.
Nigeria's
government says it followed an African Union instruction that its 53 member
states should not arrest al-Bashir.
Driver kidnaps Chinese to avenge colleague’s sacking
A
33-year-old driver, Taiwo Aduloju, who was recently arrested for kidnapping a
Chinese employee of ZTE Nigeria Ltd, has said he took the action to avenge the
sacking of his colleague.
Aduloju
was arrested alongside nine others-, Jimoh Olalere, Rotimi Segede, Michael
Sunday, Chigozie Edeh, Adeyinka Jagbojagbo, Kabiru Jagbojagbo, Adeshina Mutiu,
Ope Dada and Ufot Akan- in Ajah area of Lagos State.
Adeloju,
a former driver at the company, said, “The head of the drivers, who we call
Papa, was sacked unjustly by the company. He was given only N15, 000 as
severance package. I decided that I would avenge this injustice meted out to
Papa.”
The
suspect said with the connivance of 14 others, he was able to kidnap a senior
Chinese employee of the company, Mr. Kuang Yingjun. He said the plan was to get
a ransom of N35m so that Papa would be given part of the money.
Monday, 15 July 2013
VIDEO: Army Confirms Al-Mustapha’s Status In Military
The
Nigerian Army has confirmed claims made by Major Hamza al-Mustpha that he is
still personnel of the Nigerian Army.
At
a briefing by the joint security information committee, the Director of Army
Public Relations who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Colonel Joe Agim,
said that Major Al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer to late General Sani
Abacha, is still enlisted in the Nigerian Army.
“With
regards to Mustapha’s release, well, I want to confirm that he is still in the
army” he stated.
“The
case is going to be handled by the army administratively in line with the
harmonised terms and conditions of service.’’
He
goes on to add that his case will be handled administratively by the Army in
line with the harmonized terms of service.
Check out Photo of Michelle and Barack Obama Back in the Days
US first lady, Michelle Obama posted the black-and-white picture of her and the president in their earlier years.
“Barack
and Michelle. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #NoFilter,” she writes in the photo’s
caption.
Let
me imagine what happened on the day they took the photo.
Michelle:
Honey, come there is a photographer out there, lets take a shot.
Barack:
Abeg leave me, person never eat since morning.
Michelle: Don’t
worry; I will support you so that you won’t fall.
Barack: I don’t
like the background; I don’t even like the photographers’ face.
Michelle: You
complain too much! Ok look ground, while I face the camera man.
Now
check the photos below – no condition is permanent – dreams do come true.
Chimamanda Disses Caine Prize, Abubakar replies ‘Go F**k Yourself’
Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie has sparked what could be described as“the battle of Africa’s
Literary Giants”. Kiyoandfilo gathered that the author of ‘Americana’ in a
recent interview, made nonsense of the Caine Prize for African Writing, which
was won by Nigerian writer Tope Folarin.
In
the interview conducted by American graduate student and blogger Aaron Bady,
Chimamanda also made reference to another Ngerian writer Elnathan John, as “one
of my boys”
Here
is an excerpt;
Elnathan was one of my boys
in my workshop. But what’s all this over-privileging of the Caine Prize,
anyway? I don’t want to talk about the Caine Prize, really. I suppose it’s a
good thing, but for me it’s not the arbiter of the best fiction in Africa. It’s
never been. I know that Chinelo is on the short list, too. But I haven’t even
read the stories—I’m just not very interested. I don’t go to the Caine Prize to
look for the best in African fiction…I go to my mailbox, where my
Jay-Z ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ lands first UK number one album
Jay-Z
has landed his first UK number one album with Magna Carta Holy Grail.
The
rapper's highest-charting album previously was 2011's collaborative project ‘Watch
The Throne’ with Kanye West, which peaked at number three.
The
record ousted Mumford & Sons' Babel which enjoyed surging sales following
the band's appearance at Glastonbury.
Magna
Carta Holy Grail, Jay-Z's 15th album, features guest appearances from Justin
Timberlake, Frank Ocean and Beyonce.
Prophet TB Joshua Set to Buy Football Club, Wassaman United in Ghana
According
to ghanasoccernet.com, TB Joshua is on the verge of completing a take-over of
Ghanaian second-tier side Wassaman United.
The
cleric is believed to have virtually wrapped up the take-over in a deal
which will see the name of the club changed to Emmanuel Stars.
Kiyoandfilo
learnt that this is the second time Joshua has attempted to get a stake in
Ghana football; in the first instance, an attempt to set up a second division
side flopped.
Emmanuel
Stars will compete in the lower division league and most certain to have the
financial war chest to make a bigger impact in the league.
PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage Rocks a Lovely blue wrap dress at the City people Awards
Tiwa,
who recently released her ‘Once upon a time’ album, wore a blue wrap dress made
by Frockit Rockit (FnR) to the City People Awards last night.
Check
her photos.
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I didn’t graduate with third class – Soyinka
Nobel
Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Sunday, said he graduated with Second
Class Upper Division and not Third Class Honour from the University College,
Ibadan, as widely believed.
He
said this while fielding questions from 79 secondary school students drawn from
different parts of the country, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, as part of
2013 Open Door Series project, “Memoirs of Our Future,” an international
cultural exchange programme organised to mark his 79th birthday.
The
programme was organised by a Lagos-based multi-media company, Zmirage, in
collaboration with the Ogun State government.
Soyinka
told the students that he decided to open up on the matter as a mark of respect
for
Baba Suwe Contests Appeal Court's Judgment in Supreme Court
Mr
Babatunde Omidina, a.k.a. Baba Suwe, has appealed the judgement of the Court of
Appeal, Lagos Division, which set aside the judgement of Justice Yetunde Idowu
of Ikeja High Court, which awarded N25 million compensation to the comic actor
after he was detained several days by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
(NDLEA) which suspected him of carrying narcotic substances in 2011.
The
appellate court, in its judgment delivered by Justice Rita Pemu described the ₦25
million compensation as baseless and pervasive, and held that the lower court
lacked the jurisdiction to preside over the fundamental human rights suit filed
by Baba Suwe’s lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, in October 24, 2011.
Photos of Mercy Aigbe’s Stunning Outfit at the 2013 City People Awards
Popular actress, Mercy Aigbe won the award for Best Actress (Yoruba) at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards, which took place on Sunday (July 14), at The Haven, Ikeja, Lagos.
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We've No Feud with Police Force but Mbu – Amaechi
Rivers
State Governor, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, at the weekend made a curious appearance
at a fundraiser to build the Christian Police Chapel in Port Harcourt, where he
shed light on the crisis of confidence that has pitted his administration
against the police authorities in the state.
Amaechi,
represented by his deputy, Mr. Tele Ikuru, at the occasion to raise N100
million to build the chapel, said his administration had no problem with the
police but with the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu, whom he has
accused of partisanship in the discharge of his official duties.
The
state government and Mbu have been at loggerheads since the onset of the
political crisis in the state occasioned by the sack of the executive of the
state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Amaechi.
Sunday, 14 July 2013
VIDEO: Ice Prince Clears the Air on Receiving His BET Awards Backstage
Last Friday, Ice Prince made made history as the first Nigerian artiste to be interviewed
on New York City’s very own HuffPost Live, a video-streaming subsidiary of
Huffington Post.
In
the interview, Ice Prince talks about winning the 2013 BET Award [Best
International Act] and also clears the air on rumors that have been making
rounds that he received his award backstage with no crowd present. He explains
he was given the award on stage just before the live broadcast of the main show
kicked off.
Beyonce was insecure about her thighs – Michelle Williams
Beyonce
Knowles has the kind of looks that most girls want, but despite that she was
also insecure about her body as others are.
Michelle
told the new issue of InTouch Weekly magazine: "On the outside, we were
poised and smiling. But behind the scenes we had issues. I was trying to gain weight,
and meanwhile Beyoncé would say, 'I think my thighs are too big.' "
While
the 'Bootylicious' girls stunned on stage, showing off their slender legs and
tones physique, Michelle says ''we were real girls back then'' and they each
had their ''flaws and all''.
No
body is perfect after all!
Army impounds petrol tanker loaded with arms in Kebbi
Soldiers
in Kebbi State have impounded a petrol tanker loaded with arms and ammunitions.
The
arrest was effected on Thursday during a joint patrol by the army and the State
Security Service (SSS),the Commanding Officer, 1 Battalion Lt. Col. Sunday
Ilori, said yesterday in Birnin-Kebbi.
Found
in the fuel compartment of the oil tanker were three AK 47 Rifles, one RPG-2,
nine AK 47 magazines, two bombs, three RPG chargers and 790 rounds of 7.62mm of
special ammunitions
“The
arrest and confiscation of arms was sequel to the on-going operations of the 1
Battalion of the Nigerian Army with headquarters in Sokoto, against insurgency
and insurgent activities within its area of responsibilities.
PHOTOS: Saxophonist Yemi Sax Weds Shola
Saxophonist
Adeyemi Adeosun popularly called Yemi Sax married his fiancee, Shola Tayo
Durojaiye in Lekki yesterday.
The
wedding took place at the Cold Stone Creamery Bar with hundreds of celebrities
and fans in attendance.
The
lovers did their traditional wedding few months ago.
Congrats
to the couple
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Man kills wife over breastfeeding of twins
A
man identified as Endurance Enadeba, has allegedly killed his wife in Benin
during an argument on breastfeeding of their newborn set of twins. The incident
happened in Upper Sakponba area of Benin, as the couple was preparing for the
naming ceremony of their twins.
The
tragedy followed an argument on when the woman identified as Osarumwense should
breastfeed the babies. According to eyewitnesses, the couple celebrated the
birth of the twins last Sunday and was preparing for the naming ceremony when
the tragedy occurred.
The
husband, Endurance Enadeba, was said to have hit the wife on the head with an
object, which resulted in her death. He was said to have requested the wife to
breastfeed the babies who were crying, but the woman reportedly said she wanted
to urinate first.
The
witnesses said the husband went to where the wife was to urinate, and a fracas
ensued,
Saturday, 13 July 2013
My life as a single mother -Tolani Oshirin
Abiodun
Sofuyi Okeowo (also known as ‘Tolani Oshirin’) is barely seven years in the
Nigerian movie industry, but she has become a household name in the Yoruba genre
of Nollywood. She spoke with AJIBADE ALABI on a number of issues. Excerpts
I started with Ray Eyiwunmi Organisation. The group consisted of Lasun Ray, Muka Ray and Murphy Ray. I joined the group in February 2006, and became like an apprentice learning from them. After some years, I could stand on my own, and I produced my own first movie in 2007. It was entitled Tolani Osinrin.
What prompted you to go into acting?
Acting is inborn. My dad used to be in the Awarawa Theatre Group with Jide Kosoko and the likes of them. When I was in primary school, we used to bring out our desks to start acting.
Photo: Al Mustapha visits TB Joshua immediately after release
Al-Mustapha
was released yesterday Friday July 12th after many years in prison, and his
first port of call after his release was T.B Joshua's place.
T.B
Joshua explains why Al-Mustapha visited him:
I
got to know him many years ago when a petition was addressed to General Bamaiyi
who was the then Chairman of the NDLEA. As you know, several efforts had been
made by my detractors to bring me and my ministry down. One of those efforts
was that petition. I was arrested for investigation and it was later discovered
that it was a tissue of lies. I spent nine days with them for investigation and
they found the whole thing to be a fabrication. From there, I was taken to Aso
Rock (City of Power) to see the president. It was there that I met Mustapha.
Zimbabwe hospital charges women $5 for each scream during childbirth
A
Transparency International report claims that a hospital in Zimbabwe charged
women $5 for each scream during childbirth as a way of stopping them from
"raising false alarm."
According
to the Transparency International report on corruption in Zimbabwe, one of the
poorest countries in Africa, women who are unable to pay the "screaming
fee" in addition to a delivery fee of $50 could be detained at the
hospital and charged interest until they are able to pay.
The
NGO said the corrupt hospital was pushing mothers to give birth at home in a
country where eight women die in childbirth every day, according to UN figures.
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Dr Sid – Love Mine
Dr
Sid has released the video for his single "Love Mine" off the album
SIDUCTION. Produced by Don Jazzy for Mavin Records, the video was shot on location
in London and directed by Moe Musa.
Friday, 12 July 2013
19-year-old becomes new Pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church
19-year-old
Courtney Meadows was installed as pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in
White Hall, Alabama, during a recent and well-attended Sunday service.
The
young preacher is taking over from Rev L.L. Brown Sr., who is now in his 80s.
Meadows
told the Montgomery Advertiser “I can honestly say, there has never been a time
when I couldn't imagine myself preaching". "I always make this statement:
If I'm not preaching, life is not worth living for me, because I know that's
what I've been called to do."
Meadows,
who is a full-time student, studying marketing at the University of Montevallo
was asked how he can possibly juggle those responsibilities with his new church
role.
"I
believe that everything that God gives to us, in terms of purpose, he gives us
his grace and ability to manage it all," he said.
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