Man arrested for planting explosive under Delta speaker’s seat

The police in Delta State have arrested a man in connection with the explosion that rocked the seat of speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Ochei, at a political meeting in the state at the weekend.

Two cannons exploded at the venue of the meeting at Obomkpa, Aniocha North Council Area of the state, while the speaker was acknowledging cheers from well wishers at the venue.

The seat of the speaker was specially clothed along with other special guests.

Nigerian Tribune gathered that Ochei’s seat was thrown meters up while a lady close by had her legs shattered.

The lady, identified as a personal assistant to a bishop of a new generation church in Asaba, was rushed to Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, for treatment.

Yakubu Adesokan breaks powerlifting world record in Kuala Lumpur [PHOTOS]

Paralympic champion Yakubu Adesokan demonstrated his prowess once again by setting a world record mark of 176 kilogrammes to take the men's under 49kg title at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in Kuala Lumpur.

The 34-year-old, who took gold in the ExCel arena at London 2012, setting a world record of 180kg in the under 48kg class, repeated the feat in the Malaysian capital by eclipsing Egyptian Taha Abdelmagid's record of 165kg in the under 49kg category.

Ghanaian Star, Asamoah Gyan Backs Nigeria to win UAE U17 World Cup

Ghana and Al Ain star Asamoah Gyan has praised the quality on show at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and tipped the Golden Eagle to emerge triumphant.

The top scorer in UAE domestic football for the past two seasons has been taking a keen interest in the games taking place in the Garden City.

“Nigeria and Ghana are very close,” he explained “Of course, we’re rivals in football but we’re brothers in every other way. “Any time I meet up with Nigerians it’s like meeting up with family. We’re like the same people really. I’m rooting for them. “There’s some good talent out there. You can see it plain as day,” Gyan added. “You can see that we’re improving in Africa. We’ve got so much talent, and these kids can be stars one day. “They’re just 16 and 17, trying to build their careers and by what I’ve seen so far, some of these players can go places.”

Nigerias Golden Eaglet will on Tuesday take on the Blågult of Sweden.

Fire Guts 22-storey Great Nigeria House in Lagos Island [PHOTOS]

Hundreds of tenants and traders wept on Monday as fire engulfed the Great Nigeria House, Martins Street, Lagos Island, which served as their offices and warehouses.

The fire brought commercial activities in popular Balogun market to a standstill.

Many of the traders were seen scrambling to salvage their goods from the burning building.

According to a witness, the fire started at about 5.00 a.m. and was first noticed on the first floor. He said that as at 10:30 a.m., the fire had taken over the first four floors.

The witness said that the Federal Fire Service was quick to respond to the distress call of traders; however, lack of adequate access to the building hampered the activities of the firemen

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T.B Joshua Delivers Another Nollywood Actress Nneoma Ukpabi [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

While the dust of Jim Iyke’s deliverance at TB Joshua’s SCOAN is yet to settle, another Nollywood act has been delivered from a case of an overdue pregnancy. Unlike Camilla Mgberekpe's case, Nneoma Ukpabi was ministered to with anointed water from SCOAN, and before you say Jack Robinson, labour started.

Here is TB Joshua’s account;

Mrs Nneoma Ukpabi is a Nollywood actress who had the problem of an overdue pregnancy (10 months). She had previously undergone two Caesarians for her other children. She was again booked for an operation for the third time because her placenta could not support the baby. The doctor stated that she could not undergo normal labour because it could become life threatening.

Photos from the first ever YouTube Music Awards 2013

YouTube hosted the inaugural YouTube Music Awards, a celebration of music honoring the artists and songs that YouTube fans have turned into global hits over the past year

The event went down at Pier 36 in New York City on Sunday, November 3, 2013. The awards show was streamed live on the internet and hosted by Jason Schwartzman and Reggie Watts with live performances by Lady Gaga and Eminem.

Eminem won the ‘Artist of the Year’ award

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Nigerian Born Enobong Wins U.S. UBF International Heavyweight Title

Nigerian born boxer, Enobong Umohette brought down his opponent, former USA Olympian, Dante Craig at the 2nd round to clinch the UBF International Heavyweight Boxing Title.

In what was to be a sensational 10-round battle, Enobong achieved the unthinkable, succeeding as a promoter and fighter and, at the same time, capturing the UBF International Heavyweight boxing title by a 2nd round TKO win over Craig.

Umohette entered the fight with only 9 fights to his record and faced Dante Craig who won 15 of his 20 wins by TKO and held 4 national and international titles.

The Nigerian born pugilist, in his victory speech showed his respect for the USA Olympian and thanked Nigerians, friends and well-wishers for their support.

Nollywood Veteran, Pa Ola Ogungbe Passes On

Nollywood has lost one of its own – ace actor, Pa Ola Ogungbe, better known as Papa Paragon is dead.

The aged actor died last night at a hospital in Abeokuta after a brief illness.

Until his death, Papa Paragon, the father of top actor, Segun Ogungbe was a member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Abeokuta, Ogun State chapter.

A woman once refused to marry me because I had no car – Saka

In a recent interview with Punch, Hafiz Oyetoro popularly known as Saka and his wife, Olaide, relive the experience of their 10-year-old marriage and more.

How did you meet?

Hafiz: She was a final year student of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education while I was a lecturer in the school. The first time I saw her, she had come to the school to submit her final year project. I was with a friend of mine who knew her. I just told my friend that I would love to meet the lady and he facilitated a meeting between us.

Tiwa Savage, Tonto Dikeh & Others Attend Annie Idibia’s Baby Shower [PHOTOS]

A surprise birthday party was thrown for Annie Idibia at her home by fellow Nollywood acts and friends recently.

Annie is currently pregnant with her second child for husband 2Face Idibia.

See photos from the parri!

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Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke Refutes Marriage Rumours

Police Disrupt Rebel Governors’ Meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Policemen drafted from the Asokoro Area Command in Abuja disrupted a meeting by five of the seven aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja on Sunday night.

The policemen were led by the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the command, Mr. Nnanna Ama.

According to reports, CSP Nnanna Ama, in orange polo shirt barges into the G7 governors meeting with some officers and asked the governors and others at the meeting to disperse or be arrested.

The rebel governors were at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge to meet on their grievances against the PDP and how to marshall their points ahead of their planned meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan.

Oby Ezekwesili blasts politicians - Says ‘Nigerian masses are like abused wives’

Former Minister of Education and former World Bank Vice-President Africa Division, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said the relationship between Nigerian citizens and their political elite is like that between an ‘abused wife’ and her husband. But in what looks like a veiled call to action, the former minister seems to attribute Nigerians’ governance-induced suffering to their docility.

“The relationship between citizens of Nigeria and their political elites is like the one between an abused wife and her husband. A people that too quickly forget and move on to the next salacious exploits of their political elite are their own nemesis!” She said.

In separate tweets on her Twitter handle, Mrs. Ezekwesili expressed her disdain for how the present crop of leaders run the Nigerian economy, saying: “Not even grocery shops run their affairs like this… such vagrant public finance management is contemptuous of citizens.

Russian teenager sells her virginity for less than £18,000 on auction site

A teenager from Russia has sold her virginity for less than $30,000, it is reported.

The unnamed 18-year-old known only by the nickname Shatuniha advertised on an online auction site describing her condition as 'new - not used'.

From Siberia, she proposed meeting in a hotel in the city of Krasnoyarsk where she wished to be paid before sleeping with the man who exceeded her minimum price.

Russian police said they would not investigate since she and the buyer had broken no laws.

See Photos from Patience Jonathan's Foster Mother's Funeral Service

See photos from the burial ceremony of the first lady, Patience Jonathan's foster mum in Okrika, Rivers State.

President Jonathan, VP Namadi Sambo, Governor Goodswill Akpabio, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Governor Theodore Orji and several prominent Nigerians were at the burial. 

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Sunny Neji Celebrates 12 Years of Marriage [PHOTOS]

Oruka singer, Sunny Neji, yesterday celebrated 12 years of marriage to his wife, Peace – the couple got married on November 1, 2001.

Here’s his sweet message to his beloved wife;

“Wao, it’s 12 years already and you are still the one who makes my heart skips a beat. You are still the one I wake up with. You are still the one I share my plans and dreams with.

“You are still the one I pray with. You are still the one I love coming home to because you are the one. Thanks God for you darling wife. Thank you for accepting me for who I am. I love you and always will. Happy anniversary sweetheart.”

I’m not dating Michael Bobby Obodo, he is a colleague – Jackie Appiah

I am Jackie Appiah, a Ghanaian but was born in Canada in the early 80s. We moved back to Ghana in 1993. I had a very happy childhood with lots of friends.

One of the biggest actresses in Ghana

I feel blessed and favoured. God has honoured me with this precious talent. He has made me known across the globe, and I have made people laugh and cry. I am happy to be in this profession and I am happy my people appreciate the work that I do, especially my fans.

Me and Nollywood

Nigeria is like my second home. I think the acceptance was buoyed by the fact that I won the best supporting actress at Africa Movie Academy Awards. I came back the following year, got an award as the best actress in leading role and each time I came around, producers contacted me to take up roles in their movies and that was it.

D’banj Talks about his DKM album, his businesses & more in Trace Urban Interview [VIDEO]

In this interview with Trace Urban, D’banj reveals why he is referred to as Eja nla; he also talked about his DKM album and DB Records. The Kokomaster made mention of how Mo-hits Records was formed and he spoke also of his general view of music.

Check the video below;

Generator Suppliers and Govt. Contractors forced me to resign – Nnaji

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Fourteen months after his sudden exit from President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet, ex-Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, on Friday opened up on the “powerful interests” he claimed forced him out of office.

Nnaji accused unnamed generator and diesel suppliers as well as sundry government contractors in the power sector of being behind his sudden resignation from office.

Nnaji, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Limited, however, took glory for the successful handover of the successor companies of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria  which took place on Friday.

The former minister spoke at Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, where he delivered the institution’s 5th Convocation Lecture entitled: “Towards a Sustainable Value System for Economic Growth.”

Tweet of the Day: ‘Ghanaians are suffering’ – Yvonne Nelson to Pres. Mahama

New Music: Waje – Omini Knowest (Prod. By E-kelly)

Listen to Waje new song titled ‘Omini Knowest’

Goa’s Death Update: Authorities demands judicial probe + Congress leader, his son and police officials linked to narcotics mafia

53 Nigerians were detained late Thursday night after a mob of about 200 of them blocked a National Highway over the death of a fellow national, (see story here).

Consequently, the Goa Congress, on Friday demanded a judicial probe into the murder of the Nigerian national, allegedly by the narcotics mafia, and the subsequent blockading of the National Highway No.17 for hours Thursday.

Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Congress spokesperson Reginaldo Lourenco said that his party was also open to a high-level probe into the findings of a legislative committee, which indicts senior Congress leader Ravi Naik, his son Roy and police officials for links with Goa's narcotics mafia.

"The manner in which Goa's main arterial road was held to ransom for six hours by a Nigerian gang only goes to show that the home ministry has failed. The corrupt policemen are too scared to touch the drug mafia," Lourenco said.

I’m blessed to have the kind of husband I have – Lami Philips

It is not often you come across a chic and beautiful woman who is all over town telling everyone who cares to listen how much she loves her husband. At least that's what Lami Philips is trying to do with 'Baby', a track she said she dedicates to her husband. She recently completed the video in London and back at home WG ran into the suave beauty at an event where she talked about her career, her kind of music and more.

Excerpts:

You look so beautiful even without any make-up

Thanks. Fact is that I just got back from rehearsals for a new video I'm shooting and I got all sweaty but had to quickly wipe my face with a towel inside the car

“Whenever you see Maurinho, you see motivation” – John Obi Mikel

Midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Jose Mourinho's "win, win mentality" will lead to another era of success at Chelsea.

Mikel said Mourinho had returned to the club this summer with the sort of swagger which convinces players they can do better.

"This game is all about winning and the manager that brought this transformation of winning to this club is back now," Mikel told Chelsea TV.

"He still has the same idea of how he wants us to approach every game with a win, win mentality.

22 Lagos Pupils Fall Unconscious After Inhaling Gaseous Substance

There was confusion at Ogba Junior Grammar School, Lagos, on Thursday after about 22 pupils fell unconscious.

Punch Metro learnt that the incident was caused by a gaseous substance emitting from a neighbouring laboratory, close to the school. The chemical was said to have engulfed the entire school.

When our correspondent visited the school premises, it was deserted. However, a security guard, who did not identify himself, said the incident occurred around 1pm.

He said, “I was just by the gate when I perceived this offensive smell. I quickly ran to a corner and covered my nose with my shirt.

“Pupils came running, saying some of their colleagues had fainted. When the smell subsided, teachers rallied around and rushed them to a hospital.