Zamfara Govt. Sacks 400 Nurses and Midwives Over Strike

The Zamfara State Government has announced the sack of over 400 nurses and midwives, who went on strike over pay, accusing them of leaving their duty posts without permission,

The Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Birnin Magaji, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday in Gusau.

The health workers had been on an indefinite strike since last Wednesday, over non-implementation of CONHESS by the state government.

Mr. Birnin Magaji dismissed the claim by the health workers, saying that the government had approved the implementation of the new salary effective from December1.

According to him, the decision to terminate the appointments is in line with Civil Service Rules.

Meet Lt. Toby Cohen: First Nigerian Female Officer in Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

21-yr-old Lieutenant Toby Cohen was born in Nigeria to a Nigerian mother and Israeli father. Her parents and 8-year-old sister live in the northern part of Nigeria, while she immigrated to Israel on her own at the age of 17. Cohen serves in the Homefront Command.

“Even when I was 3 years old I knew I wanted to come to Israel. My father was born here and served in the Armor Corps, and our home in Nigeria was full of stories about Israel and the army,” she said. “On Rosh Hashana and Passover, we would always travel to celebrate with Dad's family in Israel, and as I was getting older I wanted more and more to get to know Israeli culture and strengthen my connection to Israel.”

When she turned 17, Cohen immigrated to Israel alone within the framework of the Jewish Agency's "Young Judaism" program, and joined the Metzar pre-army educational program at Kibbutz Metzar in the Golan Heights.

Four Nigerian Students at Plymouth University, UK Accused of Sexual Assaults

Four Nigerian students and a Kurdish national are to appear at court today following an investigation into alleged sexual assaults on three girls under 14 and a 22-year-old woman.

Detectives launched an investigation last year, assisted by Plymouth University and the Nigerian government, following disclosures made by three girls, all aged under 14, to social workers and police officers.

Senior investigator Det Insp Barry Walter said the Nigerian men were all studying at the either Plymouth University's international college or Plymouth University at the time of the alleged offences.

He said the men, plus the Kurdish suspect who was not a student, were interviewed by officers involved in the investigation, code named Operation Weevil.

Wife of Ghanaian Footballer, Samuel Inkoom Shares Bedroom Photos on Instagram [PICS]

Omega, the wife of Ghanaian Footballer, Samuel Inkoom recently shared some intimate photos of her and her husband on Instagram.

Guess she’s trying to send a message to all dem ladies who might want to trespass.

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Youtube Reveals Most Watched Music Videos By Nigerians: ‘Ada Ada’ by Flavour Tops The List

Youtube has released the list of most watched videos in Nigeria for year 2013 Youtube Rewind. Also in the lists are the top ten most watched music videos by Nigerians and the Top 10 Channels in Nigeria in 2013.

Flavour’s ‘Ada Ada’ sits atop the ten most watched music videos by Nigerians, while “Last Flight To Abuja – The full movie (Nollywood Movies 2013)” is the top most watched video in Nigeria in 2013 excluding music.

New Music Video: Sean Tizzle –– Komole

The video for Komole was shot in an 80’s styled beginning; the comic video tells a tale of Sean Tizzle’s musical career – how he transit from his early rough days to the present time.

Shot in locations in the south-west region of Nigeria, the video was styled by Iyobosa and directed by Aje Filmworks.

Grown and Sexy: See Photos of Eddie & Nicole Murphy’s Beautiful Daughters

Recently Eddie Murphy’s kids gathered together for a family photo shoot. The American stand-up comedians’ five children with ex-wife, Nicole Mitchell were all available for the shoot – Christian and Eric, children from two outside relationships were also there. The only missing child was Angel Iris (Murphy’s child with Spice Girl, Melanie Brown).

See more photos of Nicole's kids, Bria, Shayne Audra, Zola Ivy and Bella Zahra on the flip.

“Some Cheques Given To Me By Nigerians Bounced” –– OJB Jezreel

OJB Jezreel returned from India few days ago after a successful kidney transplant in the Asian country – thanks to donations from well-meaning Nigerians.

Meanwhile, in a recent interview, OJB revealed that some cheques issued by donors were bounced at the bank.

Hear him,

"There are well meaning and bitter people in Naija. Most people were just complaining and these people didn’t even donate. All the figures flying in the air then were just fake and make-belief from different angles because if we had the money we wouldn’t have the governor donate ₦16million," he said.

Funny Videos: Buchi & Salvador from Uganda Perform live at Glo Lafta Fest

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NBA Opposes Death Penalty For Corruption-related Offences

Nigerian Bar Association has opposed the introduction of the death penalty for corruption-related offences.

Instead, it proposed longer prison terms without any option of fine for those convicted of graft.

The NBA President, Mr. Okey Wali (SAN), stated this on Sunday in Abuja on the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day.

He said, “No penalty can be considered too severe for those convicted of corruption and corrupt practices.

“As human rights advocates, we are opposed to death penalty for those convicted of corruption.

“He Changed Laws, But He Also Changed Hearts” – Watch Obama’s Tribute to Mandela Here [VIDEO]

President Obama spoke of former South African President Nelson Mandela's legacy of making peace by getting people to trust each other. Obama spoke at the memorial for Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa today, Dec.10.

Who Says Hips Don’t Lie? See How Ladies Deceive Men [PHOTO]

If she sends the picture on the right to you, what would you say…she is really curvaceous ryt…photoshopped tinz!!!

Listen to Duncan Mighty’s Tribute to Mandela + GT Tha GuitarMan’s Tribute

Legendary anti-apartheid leader and former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela died on Thursday Dec 5^th, and to keep his legacies in our hearts, here are two tracks from two talented Nigerian artistes, Duncan Mighty and GT the Guitarman.

Duncan Mighty – Madiba Mandela

GT Tha GuitarMan – Spirit of Madiba

“I never meant to insult your integrity” – Flavour apologises to Waconzy + Waconzy apologises to Tonto Dike & Others

Call it season of apologies, you will not be far from the truth.

It all started during a Twitter question and answer session, when a fan asked Flavour if he would like to do a collaboration with Waconzy, and the Ada Ada singer answered, ‘Probably never gonna happen’.

Waconzy in his usual self responded almost immediately, throwing series of questions at Flavour, “Question is Who asked for a collabo…I Only Make Inspirational + International Standard Songs..what is #Nabania? what is #Ashawo? Nwanne Park Well Joo,” he wrote.

Watch ‘Love in the Air’ (Ovation Xmas Carol Theme song) by Ghana & Naija All Stars [VIDEO]

Here's the video for the 2013 Ovation Christmas Carol Theme song tagged "Love In The Air".

The All-Star cast this year includes artists from Ghana (Becca, Edem, Afriyie Wutah) and Nigeria (May D, Dammy Krane, Skales, Dazzle, Yemi Alade, Patoranking, Mya K). The video was directed by HG2films.

Police Arrest Ex-bank Director over ₦7billion Bank Fraud

One of the executive members of the now liquidated Gulf Bank Plc; Prince Adekunle Adeyeba Johnson has been arrested by police detectives attached to the Special Fraud Unit, Lagos over his alleged involvement in ₦7billion fraud.

According to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC report, Prince Adekunle is suspected to be the ringleader in the collapse of Gulf Bank Plc. He is suspected to be involved in the insiders’ abuses that led to the bank’s liquidation.

In a statement signed by SFU spokesperson, DSP Ngozi Isintume-Agu, the fraud was characterised by manipulation of records, suppression of information, criminal concealment, misrepresentations and forgeries of public documents, leading to colossal loss of funds of the defunct bank.

Manchester United Fan Commits Suicide after 1-0 Defeat to Newcastle [VIDEO]

A Kenyan football fan unable to cope with Manchester United’s loss to Newcastle United committed suicide over the weekend, a senior Kenyan police official said on Monday.

John Macharia, 28, plunged to his death from a multi-storey apartment block in Nairobi after David Moyes’ men suffered a second home defeat in four days, denting the champions’ chance of retaining their Premier League title.

'Macharia jumped from seventh floor of an apartment at Pipeline Estate after realising that his team Manchester United lost 1-0 to Newcastle at Old Trafford and committed suicide,' Nairobi’s County Police Commander Benson Kibui told Reuters.

Nollywood Hunk, Yul Edochie Opens Up About His “Secret” 9 Year Marriage {VIDEO}

If you one of those who feel Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie is still single, then you need to watch this.

In a recent interview with Hauwa of Village Square TV, the son of veteran actor Pete Edochie reveals that he has been married since 2004.

Check out the video below as Yul talks about his career and how he relates with beautiful women.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7qatUHjFtg

“I don’t have time for any other woman right now” – Comic actor Bishop Imeh

Comic actor, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos shared his marital experiences with Encomium recently.

Here’s an excerpt;

What was the attraction to your wife, Idara?

What kind of attraction, physical, emotional or spiritual.

All of the above…

She is like a gold fish which has no hiding place. I spotted her at a wedding.

At what point did you know she was your wife?

I can’t say I knew she would be my wife the first day we met.  We interacted a little. At a point, I just got to know she is reasonable, real, homely, God-fearing and above all, she is not perfect.  And she knows I’m not either.  I saw the prospect of her tolerating me. Later, I just decided to ask the big question, ‘will you marry me?’

Idris Elba Admits He Struggled With Mandela's Accent in Long Walk To Freedom

Idris Elba may be winning acclaim for his performance as Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom but the British actor has admitted he struggled with perfecting the accent of the late South African president.

The Luther star plays Mandela in Justin Chadwick's biopic, based on the leader's own memoirs. The film has taken on more poignancy with Mandela's death at the age of 95 last week, with many raving about Elba's portrayal.

The Brit has admitted in a new interview though that one of the most challenging aspects of the role was perfecting Mandela's distinctive voice:

Catholic Priest Arrested for Illegal Possession of Firearms in Imo

A Roman Catholic priest (name withheld) is currently being interrogated by men of the Nigerian police over unlawful possession of firearms.

The Imo State-based priest, who oversees one of the prominent Parishes in Dikenafai, Ideato South Local Government area, Imo State, was arrested for possessing three unlicensed guns, with which he threatened the lives of his parishioners.

It was gathered that the guns including one pump action rifle, one double-barrelled gun and a locally-made pistol were recovered by the operatives of the Special Armed Robbery Squad (SARS), Imo State Police Command, from his official residence.

14 PDP Governors Ask Bamanga Tukur To Go

It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform last night asked the north-east caucus of the party to shop for an immediate replacement.

This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting of the governors at the Akwa Ibom Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro and the position was to be presented to President Goodluck Jonathan as the governors headed straight for the presidential villa for another round of meeting on how to resolve the lingering crisis in the party. The meeting between the PDP governors and the president would set in motion machinery to elect a new national chairman from the North-east geo- political zone.

Fashion Right: Joseph Yobo and wife Adaeze Show Their Fashion Sense [PHOTOS]

Nigerian football star Joseph Yobo and his wife Adaeze Yobo are always on point as far as their fashion combination is concerned.

See more photos of the couple on the flip and tell us what you think.

New Music Video: Jesse Jagz Ft. Wizkid –– Bad Girl

Check out Exclusive Photos From Ghanaian Actor Omar Sheriff’s Wedding

Former Tinsel star, Omar Sheriff Captan tied the knot yesterday December 7 – Van Vicker was his best man, while Yvonne Nelson was also there to support the actor.

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