Kelly Rowland Covers Essence Magazine, September Issue [PHOTO]

Kelly Rowland is all smiles on the September 2013 cover of Essence Magazine – in the interview; she opens up about being on top of her game, being in the industry, her beau and coming into her own as a singer.

On being judged:

“I didn’t want anybody to judge me. But now I don’t care,” she says. “Judge me if you want to. And as a matter of fact, it won’t even count, ‘cause the only person who can judge is God.”

On Dirty Laundry and Beyonce:

“For a long time I wasn’t happy, but that had nothing to do with Beyoncé,” Rowland says. “That had to do with me trying to get my life in order and make better decisions for myself. I’m seeing all these wonderful things happen for her and I am happy for her. But I want a path. I want things to pop off for me, too. Not on her level but whatever my level is supposed to be.”

On her fitness pastime: 

“I see the beauty in boxing,” she says. “It teaches me strength, physically but mostly mentally. I had to learn my strength, because for so long I could have been tougher than I was.”

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My Problem with the First Lady – Gov. Rotimi Amaechi

Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi has said that he desires peace with President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, irrespective of their perceived misunderstanding.       

Amaechi said his misunderstanding with the First Lady arose out of his desire to provide a conducive learning environment for the children of Okrika, her hometown.  

The governor stated this when clergymen of the Niger Delta Bishops’ Forum visited him in Government House, Port Harcourt Friday as part of their efforts to mediate the political crisis in the state.

Amaechi said: “My lords, I don’t know what to say. Believe me, the only thing I want to say to you is that, and I want to be put on record, the wife of the President said when my wife came to beg me, I pushed her away. 

“I have never quarrelled with my wife publicly, and I will never quarrel with my wife publicly. So, there is no time I pushed my wife away, and there is no time I will push my wife away. 

“I just want to correct that so that nobody goes away with the impression that somebody told my wife, ‘go and talk to your husband,’ and she came and I pushed her away. 

Ghanaian Pastor Infects Boy, 14, with HIV, Says his libido gets high when he drinks alcohol [PHOTO]

A Tema-based man of God, Pastor Marvin Brown alias Prince Mark, has been arrested by the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Tema Regional Police Command for having carnal knowledge of a 14-year-old member of his church, resulting in the boy acquiring HIV.

Pastor Brown, the Spiritual Head of the New Jerusalem Religion at Tema Community 4, allegedly sodomised the boy on five occasions and warned him not to disclose the act to anyone or he would die.

The Tema Regional Police PRO, ASP Olivia Turkson confirmed the arrest of the suspect to Daily Guide yesterday.

She said the pastor was arrested after the parents of the Class 4 pupil of a Tema basic school reported the incident to the police.

Sources close to the family told the paper that they suspected the pastor might have infected the boy with HIV after the boy tested positive for the deadly disease.

The pastor, during interrogation by the police, admitted sodomizing the boy but denied that he had sex with the teenager five times.

He said it occurred only once under the influence of alcohol after an outing with the victim who was living with him in his house.

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Lawmakers Or Lawbreakers: Watch Taiwanese lawmakers exchanged punches [VIDEO]

Taiwanese lawmakers exchanged punches and threw water at each other today ahead of an expected vote that would authorise a referendum on whether to finish a fourth nuclear power plant on the densely populated island of 23 million people.

Nuclear power has long been a contentious issue in Taiwan and became more so following the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan in 2011.

Fighting in the hallowed, nay hollow chambers is a bug that is spreading like wild fire.

Our so-called lawmakers have turned themselves into pugilist, fighting at any slight provocation. Like they say, “when the rain falls on the leopard, it does not wash off its spot”

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Husbands will be scarce by 2023 – Catholic Women Group

The National Council of Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria on Thursday warned against the alarming drop of male-child in education.

With the drop, the group noted that in the next 10 years, there would be a scarcity of quality husbands in the country.

The organisation National President, Chief Felicia Onyeabo, stated this on Thursday at a briefing to herald the inauguration of Cor Mariae College, Abuja. The inauguration holds on Friday (today).

She said, “The future of this country is going to be very bleak for the male-child. How many girls do you see hawking clothes? Go to Onitsha, they are all men. We have looked round and have come to see that there is a neglect of boys in education. Who are the armed robbers on the streets?  They are mostly the boys. Let us concentrate on training boys.

Why I don’t have mercy for policemen – Notorious Armed Robber

A wanted robbery suspect, Abiodun Ogunjobi, aka Abbey Godogodo, who was said to have been terrorising the South-West for some time, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.

According to police authorities, the suspect led the gang that killed seven people, including the owner of 04 Hotel, Ajah, Lagos, Olanrewaju Subair, on July 7, 2013.

They also killed two other security guards at a popular hotel along Apapa Road, Ebute Meta area of the state on the same day.

The suspect, who was paraded on Thursday, said he has killed many policemen, adding that he had been into robbery for over 10 years and had built houses.

Ogunjobi said, “I started robbery in 1996 but in 1999, I was charged for fighting. I spent about seven years in prison. My prolonged stay in prison for minor crime of fighting hardened me and I vowed to pay back the police for that injustice. After I was released, I went to Katangowa in Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos to meet my friend, Odun.

“Odun was an armed robber, so, we started operating together. We worked with several gangs and I invested lots of my money in arms buying. I also built five houses in Ifo, Ilaro, Ikorodu and Ibadan. I usually kill policemen and take their rifles because policemen have killed several of my boys and taken most of my rifles from them.

9ice Drops New Joint ‘Ike kan’, produced by Don Jazzy

9ICE is back with a new single titled “IKE KAN”. A single from his forthcoming Album, “GRA”, Ike Kan is produced by Don Jazzy.

According to the singer, the video for Ike Kan would be premiered this weekend, so stay tuned.

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Teenage Lesbian Group ‘MIA’ Take Over Delta Schools

Some teenage secondary school students across Delta State have taken to lesbianism, and are taking the abhorred act to public and private schools, as well as nooks and crannies in the State.

Leadership Friday reliably gathered that these teenage lesbians have formed themselves into a cult called Missing in Action, a fraternity which has been alleged to possess deadly charms and weapons.

Sources squealed that six popular public secondary schools in the Warri/Asaba area (names withheld) allegedly have the highest number of members, who are sent out almost on a daily basis to woo unsuspecting primary school girls to be part of them.

Police spokesman in the State, ASP Lucky Uyabeme, confirmed that last week 16 girls were arrested around Umuagu/Ogbeke Square celebrating in a hotel (name withheld) after their initiation. Uyabeme disclosed that upon interrogation, the girls confessed to being lesbians introduced into the new cult. They were subsequently arraigned at the Magistrate Court III, Asaba.

VIDEO: Usain Bolt tries to learn Russian in funny new video

While in London recently for the Anniversary Games, the Jamaican took time out to make the light-hearted promotional film for sportswear giant, Puma, in which he tried out some Russian phrases.

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When Nollywood Actress Omotola Almost Wrote Her own Bible translation

In the light of celebrating the new month, sexy actress, Omotola took to social network platform, twitter to send a goodwill message to her over 220,000 followers.

In the well drafted message, a line caught my attention – the part that says Jesus rose on the 8^th day.

“Happy New month y'all.Christ rose on the 8th day.may everything sleeping, dragging or dead in your life Rise in this month of new beginnings,” she said.

Expectedly, a fan replied “OMOBABE I THOUGHT U WERE QUOTING THE SEVEN BOOK OF MOSES FOR US LOL MORNING”

Well, she realised her mistake (of course nobody is above mistake) immediately and wrote “Nope Jesus rose on the 3rd day! My Bad! But 8 is the Month of New beginnings. Happy New Month!”

Seconds after, she maturedly deleted the tweet – we join Omosexy to wish our LOVELY Readers a Happy New Month.

Limestone kills casual worker in Dangote Cement Factory [Viewers Discretion]

Tragedy struck in Gboko, Benue State on Wednesday morning as a casual labourer with Dangote Cement Company, formerly Benue Cement Company, Solomon Aaga Ashir died mysteriously when he was hit by limestones at the company premises.

The late Ashir, according to an eye witness was attached to the ‘parking plant’ unit of the cement company where he was given a probational appointment as an indegene of Mbayion, the host community.

Youth of the community became angry following the untimely death of Ashir and decided to match with the corpse to the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Tyoor Ukpekpe ward, Chief Ishi Yonguigba.

“Captain Yonguigba (Rtd) expressed grief over the incident and pleaded with the youths to restrain from further action that would lead to break-down of law and order”, a source had said.

Watch How People React to the Question “would you have sex with me?” [VIDEO]

Imagine a pretty lady walks up to you, stare at you a few seconds, and ask “would you have sex with me?”

What would be your response? Watch how people reacted to this question – from expected to bizarre responses.

Kogi State University VC sacked, Council Dissolved

The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Anyigba, Prof. Hassan Isah, has been sacked by the Kogi state government. Also the governing council of the institution has been dissolved. The shake-up in the administration of the state owned tertiary institution, followed the recent audit carried out in the institution, which seriously indicted the vice chancellor for allegedly mismanaging the resources of the institution, to the tune of over N200million according to sources from Lord Laggard. House, the seat of Government, in Lokoja, The deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, has been asked to over the administration of the university pending new appointments.

The audit exercise carried out in the institution had generated a lot of controversies in the university with, some senior lecturers in the institution who opposed the re-appointment of the vice chancellor, threatening to go on strike unless the report is implemented by the Government.

How My Mother Sold My Baby – 17-year-old girl

Seventeen-year-old Blessing Godspower, on Wednesday narrated how her mother sold her (Blessing) eight-month-old baby.

The mother, Onyinyechi Nwabueze, 38, was paraded by the police at the ‘A’ Division of the Plateau State Police Command.

Policemen from the division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Victor Dimkpa, a Chief Superintendent of Police, had rescued the baby, Chiamaka, in Awka, the Anambra State capital.

The story was exclusively reported by PunchMetro on Friday.

Blessing, who was staying with her mother at Rukuba Road area of Jos North, was allegedly put in the family way by her boyfriend.

After Chiamaka was delivered, Godspower’s mother, who was not comfortable with the development allegedly decided to get rid of the baby.

According to Blessing, on July 19, her mother sent her on a phony errand in order to effect the “diabolical” act.

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Olamide – Durosoke

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Ray J Mocks Kanye West's Paparazzi Altercation [VIDEO]

It appears Ray J is not through with Kanye and his GF, Kim – this time he briefly reenacts Kanye West's brawl with a photographer while outside of a Hollywood nightclub.

In the video, Ray J is approached while exiting Tru Hollywood nightclub and proceeds to rant about higher education and other stuff.

Later in the video, Ray J is seen playfully wresting with the photographer in a manner reminiscent of Kanye’s July 19 brawl at LAX. 

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Visa bond: We will retaliate, FG insists

The Federal Government on Tuesday insisted on retaliatory action against British citizens if their government went ahead with its plan to impose a £3, 000 visa bond on visitors from Nigeria and five other Commonwealth countries.

It expressed displeasure that Downing Street, which had already set November as the discriminatory policy’s commencement time, had not deemed it neccessary to formally communicate to it on the next step of action.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, had at a meeting with the British High Commissioner, Andrew Pocock, conveyed the desire of Nigeria to retaliate the policy.

The spokesperson for the ministry, Ogbole Ode, said in a statement in Abuja, that the British authorities were already aware of the Federal Government’s position on the matter.

Nurse sets 11-yr-old maid ablaze over piece of meat [PHOTO]

Policemen at Bode Thomas division of Lagos State command, Tuesday, arrested a woman who allegedly set her 11-year-old house maid ablaze in Surulere area of Lagos, for stealing a piece of meat from her pot of soup.

The maid identified as Ita Bassey-Eno who reportedly escaped death by the whiskers, is currently at the Burns and Trauma Centre of the Gbadaga General Hospital, with doctors battling to save her life.

Although her mistress, a staff nurse at an undisclosed hospital in Surulere, Mrs Nkese Iroakazi, reportedly denied the allegation at the police station, the ailing girl was said to have managed to state that she allegedly poured kerosene on her before striking a stick of matches to set her on fire.

“Davido’s Manhood is big…both length and width” – Kenyan Socialite confesses

Omo baba olowo has done it again. According to reports, aside his superb performance on stage at the Boombaataa Festival in Kenya last weekend; Davido also had a great romp with a Kenyan socialite Staciey Brianar aka Pendo.

In a telephone chat with Ghafla.co.ke, Pendo said the Gobe crooner is the best you never had, that he is much better than your average Kenyan.

Check out the interview below;

Nali: So what is all this wahala about Davido blocking you off of his facebook?

Pendo: If people had done even a little research, they would know Davido does not even have a Facebook account. I NEVER said I was in touch with him through Facebook. I got in touch with him through a good friend of his and that's where everything started. He did the intro.

Nali: So why did you do this? Do you do this for money?

Pendo: (Laughs) No, I didn't get money from him. I didn't WANT money from him. I did it simply cuz I find him hot and he is pretty legit in the music industry in Africa. Yeah, I am attracted by his talent, his fame, his power, but honestly, who isn't? And people are talking so much because a lot of women wanted to be in my shoes, but were not. I'm not afraid to go after what I want.

"If my husband cheats, I will castrate him” – Uche Jombo says in new interview

In this interview with Sam Olatunji, Uche Jombo speaks on cheating and new movie ‘Unconditional’.

What is it with the celebrity kids on your new movie, ‘Unconditional’?
We didn’t set out to use celebrity kids. I told everyone including you the age range I want and people suggested the kids. Aghahowa’s daughter has wanted to act since age 5, we auditioned Chigozie, and she did well and got a coach to coach them. 2face’s daughter is just a drama queen. And this movie, Unconditional is not all about them, Dakore, Ruth Kadiri and I acted in it. It’s the kind of move that will touch the heart.

If your husband were to be a serial philanderer like Desmond’s character in the movie, Lies Men Tell, what will you do?
I will castrate him, he knows and believes that. To me, there is no excuse to cheat, its either you are with someone or not, and if you are tired of the person, please accord the person decency of respect by saying it’s over. Don’t go making someone look stupid. The problem with me is there is no in- between.