Star Boyz owner, Wizkid, who stormed the industry three years ago, rose
to become the fourth highest paid music star, collecting between N4 and
N5 million. Although, the Jaiye Jaiye artiste has not featured in any
big show in recent times, he also told ENCOMIUM Weekly in a recent
interview that he charges N4 to N5 million.
Saturday, 28 September 2013
Train kills man (cuts him into pieces) in Oshodi
Some eyewitnesses said the man threw himself in front of the train, some
said he was just walking across the railway track with his friends when
a train coming from Agege approached early yesterday morning around the
Bolade area of Oshodi. Don't know which one is accurate but there's one
fact;
Find out how many we are in Nigeria as we turn 53
AS Nigeria marks 53 years of independence next week, one question that has defied answer is what the actually number of Nigerians is. This question, as simple as it appears, has been difficult to answer in the last 150 years.
Friday, 27 September 2013
Indigenes beg court to stop Gov Nyako from taking N3.7bn loan
A High Court of Justice in Adamawa state has been asked to stop Governor Murtala Nyako of AdamawaState from securing over N3.7billion loan from Islamic Development Bank, IDB.
Adamawa State indigenes, through their lawyer, Mr. Dan Kozah, are praying the court for an order restraining the Governor from sourcing for external loans or granting approval for the sourcing of external loans either from the IDB or any other financial institutions pending hearing and determination of their motion on notice.
Adamawa State indigenes, through their lawyer, Mr. Dan Kozah, are praying the court for an order restraining the Governor from sourcing for external loans or granting approval for the sourcing of external loans either from the IDB or any other financial institutions pending hearing and determination of their motion on notice.
Afenifere insists on convocation of Sovereign National Conference SNC
AFENIFERE, the Socio-Political group yesterday reviewed the myriad of Problem threatening the cooperate existence of the Country and reiterated its call for the convocation of a Sovereign National Conference SNC.
Rising from a meeting held in the residence of its National Leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, the group called on President Goodluck Jonathan to as a matter of urgency put machinery in place to convoke the SNC.
Rising from a meeting held in the residence of its National Leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, the group called on President Goodluck Jonathan to as a matter of urgency put machinery in place to convoke the SNC.
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
I am alive, says Abubakar Shekau in new video
LEADER of the Islamic sect Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, who was reported to have been killed by security forces reportedly made an appearance in a new video, yesterday, saying the military should bury itself in shame because he is alive.
Shekau also claimed responsibility for September 17, 2013 attacks in Benisheik, BornoState, where about 160 people were either shot dead or slaughtered and hundreds of houses burnt.
In the video, Shekau was sitting in a jungle environment surrounded by dozens of lieutenants dressed in fatigues. He said Boko Haram was celebrating victories in Benisheik, where more than 143 civilians were killed, in Monguno and surrounding northern villages where more than a dozen civilians have been killed this month.
In the video, Shekau was sitting in a jungle environment surrounded by dozens of lieutenants dressed in fatigues. He said Boko Haram was celebrating victories in Benisheik, where more than 143 civilians were killed, in Monguno and surrounding northern villages where more than a dozen civilians have been killed this month.
X-Factor: DJ Switch wins Glo’s N24m, Sony Music deal
Sensational rapper Obianuju Catherine Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch, has been crowned Africa’s first X-Factor winner.
The 29-year-old Geology graduate of the University of Port Harcourt and native of Udi, Enugu State, was declared winner at the grand finale of the show held at Dream Studios, Bamako Street, Omole, Lagos.
The 29-year-old Geology graduate of the University of Port Harcourt and native of Udi, Enugu State, was declared winner at the grand finale of the show held at Dream Studios, Bamako Street, Omole, Lagos.
Chidi Mokeme returns as host of GUS 10
Nollywood actor and TV host, Chidi Mokeme, has been announced again as the host of this year’s edition of Gulder Ultimate Search reality TV show which flagged off yesterday in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
Mokeme who anchored the reality TV show, in its first and second seasons made a stunning comeback as the anchor man last year after taking over from erstwhile presenter, Bob Manuel Udokwu.
Mokeme who anchored the reality TV show, in its first and second seasons made a stunning comeback as the anchor man last year after taking over from erstwhile presenter, Bob Manuel Udokwu.
Alleged suicide: I’m still seeing a doctor, says Tonto Dike
In a new and compelling video, controversial actress and singer Tonto Dike talks about some of the darkest moments of her life; the danger of depression and how it can kill.
The Interview comes weeks after information surfaced online that the actress was suffering from acute depression and had allegedly attempted suicide.
The Interview comes weeks after information surfaced online that the actress was suffering from acute depression and had allegedly attempted suicide.
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Housewife caught making love in the bush with Okada man.
A father of two (names withheld), was caught pants down making love to a married woman in a lonely bush.
While the 45-year-old housewife was making a case of rape against the randy motorcyclist, the 30-year-old man insisted that the woman was his concubine.
Giving account of what transpired to the police, the woman said she engaged the motorcyclist at Orlu to take her to her matrimonial home at Obibi-Ochasi.
She said when they got to a solitary area along the route, the man stopped ostensibly to ease himself.
While the 45-year-old housewife was making a case of rape against the randy motorcyclist, the 30-year-old man insisted that the woman was his concubine.
Giving account of what transpired to the police, the woman said she engaged the motorcyclist at Orlu to take her to her matrimonial home at Obibi-Ochasi.
She said when they got to a solitary area along the route, the man stopped ostensibly to ease himself.
Catholic priest Remanded in police custody over asult on policemen
A Catholic priest in enugu state was yesterday remanded in prison custody alongside with other parishioners over alleged attack on policemen while investigationg some crisis arising from his church.
They were chareged for assult and unlawful attempt to kill inspector Cosmos Nzeribe and a team of police officers attached to police Headquaters, Enugu
They were chareged for assult and unlawful attempt to kill inspector Cosmos Nzeribe and a team of police officers attached to police Headquaters, Enugu
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BEATEN TO DEATH AND BURNED
In August, Christina Anderson, 42, and Ethan were killed by family friend James Lee DiMaggio, who then set fire to his house and kidnapped 16-year-old Hannah, authorities said.
This led to a multi-state manhunt that ended with the FBI shooting DiMaggio, 40, in the Idaho woods and Hannah's rescue.
Sunday, 22 September 2013
A 32year old man rape an 8 year old girl.
The prosecutor, Inspector Racheal Williams, told the court that the offence was committed at the residence of the defendant on September 3.
According to the prosecution, the accused called the child to his room to send her on an errand.
Kafanchan Christians observe Sunday service at home (Curfew)
Christians resident in Kafanchan in Kaduna State on Sunday could not attend the usual Sunday church service as a result of the curfew imposed on the city.
The reports that, rather, they had to stay in their respective homes in compliance with the restriction on movements within the city.
A24-hour curfew had been imposed on the city on Friday in following civil unrest in the area.
The reports that, rather, they had to stay in their respective homes in compliance with the restriction on movements within the city.
A24-hour curfew had been imposed on the city on Friday in following civil unrest in the area.
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
A STREET GUY GROWS INTO A SNAKE MAN
The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position.
Or at least, that's how it seemed to circus manager Winston Ruddle when he first saw the homeless boy dressed head-to-toe in a snake skin suit, performing on the streets of Mombasa, Kenya.
Or at least, that's how it seemed to circus manager Winston Ruddle when he first saw the homeless boy dressed head-to-toe in a snake skin suit, performing on the streets of Mombasa, Kenya.
Wife sues His husband for impregnating pastor’s daughter
Mrs Tosin Adekunle, Aged 28, sued her husband, Tope Adekunle, on Wednesday, for divorce at a customary court in Ado-Ekiti, over allegations of adultery, battering, lack of affection and neglect of their two children. She alleged that her husband impregnated their pastor’s daughter.
Human Eaters Mobed by angry Lagosians.
If not for the timely intervention of the policemen, the suspects would have been set ablaze. Their problem was started when the mob moved to their hideout behind the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat fence and found a cutlass, knife, charms and meat with fat which the mob suspected to be human flesh.
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Arik Flight Makes Emergency Landing As Nigerian Woman Gives Birth on Plane
An Arik Air flight with over 100 passengers en route to London Sunday
was forced to make an emergency landing in Palmas, Spain, as a woman
went into labour and gave birth while the aircraft was airborne.The
pilot was said to have requested the emergency landing on the advice of
two doctors who were on board the aircraft and had helped the mother
deliver the baby.
N27.7bn EFCC CASE against Atuche: Utomi testifies in court
Lagos — A witness, in the on-going trial of the former Managing Director of Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank),Francis Atuche, Professor Pat Utomi, yesterday, told a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja that the loans granted by the former Managing Director of the Bank were ratified by the bank’s board of directors.
Atuche, his wife and a former Chief Financial Officer of the bank, Ugo Anyanwu, are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly stealing N25.7 billion belonging to Bank PHB
Atuche, his wife and a former Chief Financial Officer of the bank, Ugo Anyanwu, are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly stealing N25.7 billion belonging to Bank PHB
Father catches man raping daughter
IBADAN—Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man (names withheld) for allegedly raping a girl in Oluyole area of Ibadan.
He was said to have been caught raping the girl in a bush.
Monday, 16 September 2013
Interpersonal Relationship among the School Personnel as a factor for poor accademic perfomance
Healthy interpersonal relationship among the personnel in the school setting will help to promote conducive environment for teaching-learning situation. The healthy relationships will attract and sustain the academic interest of the learners.
School Location and Physical Building as a factor for poor accademic performance
The importance of these to a successful academic achievement cannot be overemphasized; where the school is located determines to a very large extent the patronage such a school will enjoy. Similarly, the entire unattractive physical structure of the school building could de-motivate learners to achieve academically. This is what Isangedighi (1998) refers to as learner’s environment mismatch. According to him, this promotes poor academic performance.
Confed Cup: Enyimba trample on Wolves
Enyimba International of Aba yesterday won the 68th edition of the Federation Cup final held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
It was a dramatic final, full of suspense and action. Warri Wolves led twice but Enyimba came back twice and eventually won the deciding penalty shoot-out 5-4.
It was a dramatic final, full of suspense and action. Warri Wolves led twice but Enyimba came back twice and eventually won the deciding penalty shoot-out 5-4.
ASUU strike: 7 days fasting decleared by Baraje led PDP
WORRIED by the prolonged strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led new Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, has commenced a seven-day fasting and prayer starting from today.
To make it very effective, the new PDP has requested all its members worldwide to embark on the exercise, adding that the spiritual intervention was as a result of the concern of the Baraje-led PDP for the plight of parents and university students due to the continued closure of public universities following the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
Saturday, 14 September 2013
How Omotola Jalade Got Married On An Airplane
Omotola Ekeinde recently had an interview with BBC journalist Matthew Bannister on BBC Outlook.
Here is what was written on BBC’s website;
Here is what was written on BBC’s website;
Here are some highlights from the 12minutes plus interview.
Matthew Bannister: I’ve got to ask you this; how did you get this nickname Omosexy. Whose idea was that?
Why do women fight?
Friday, 13 September 2013
Former Ondo State Gov Agagu is dead
Dr. Agagu died yesterday afternoon,less than 24 hours after returning from a trip to United States. He was aged 65.
River State Govt House blockaded
The
Abubakar Kawu Baraje led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday
described the sack of nine Ministers by President Goodluck Jonathan as
that targeted at the ‘rebel’ governors and also designed to victimise
those perceived to be supporting them, just as it warned that anarchy
looms in the country if leaders of thought failed to intervene.
Govt Showers N3m on Silver Medalist Okagbare and N3.5m on Coach, Tasks NSC on Rio 2016
The Guardian
September 12, 2012
President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday tasked
the National Sports Commission (NSC) and other
sports stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria wins
as many gold medals as possible at the
2016 Olympic Games, scheduled for Rio, Brazil.
Chinedu Ikedieze Aki & Wife On Vacation In Minnesota
Nollywood actor Aki and his wife Ijeoma are currently in the United States of America on a two weeks vacation in Minnesota.
Teenage Stowaway Gets Scholarship From Edo State Governor
A 12-Year-Old Girl Confesses How her Pastor molested Her
A 12-year-old girl, Miss Ijeoma Mbiaka, on Wednesday narrated to DailyPost how the pastor of her church, Rhema Ministries in Oyeagu Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Rev Sampson Otisi allegedly lured her to a hotel, under the guise of conducting deliverance on her but ended up molesting her all through the night.
Ijeoma, who is hard at hearing, told our reporter that she had gone to the church to seek prayers from the pastor so that she could hear loudly again.
Ijeoma, who is hard at hearing, told our reporter that she had gone to the church to seek prayers from the pastor so that she could hear loudly again.
Thursday, 12 September 2013
20% of Kogi teachers speak bad English, can’t write own names
Lokoja - Mr Ndamadu Ali, the Kogi Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs said on Wednesday that more than 20 per cent of public primary school teachers in the state speak bad English.
Ali made the disclosure while submitting the report of the Committee on biometric data and Certificate verification of the teaching and non-teaching staff to Gov. Idris Wada in Lokoja.
Ali made the disclosure while submitting the report of the Committee on biometric data and Certificate verification of the teaching and non-teaching staff to Gov. Idris Wada in Lokoja.
Andy Uba, Tony Nwoye return to court today for PDP ticket
HEARING in the suit over who gets the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ticket between Tony Nwoye and Andy Uba for the November 16, 2013 governorship election in Anambra State continues today at the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The Ejike Oguebego’s faction of the PDP in Anambra State, which elected Chief Andy Uba as the party’s candidate is in court to challenge the decision of the National Working Committee, NWC, to recognise Ken Emeakayi’s faction which produced Mr. Tony Nwoye as the flagbearer.
The Ejike Oguebego’s faction of the PDP in Anambra State, which elected Chief Andy Uba as the party’s candidate is in court to challenge the decision of the National Working Committee, NWC, to recognise Ken Emeakayi’s faction which produced Mr. Tony Nwoye as the flagbearer.
Tension over alleged killing of 3 by vigilante group
THERE was apprehension in Owhase community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State over the alleged kidnap and killing of three citizens by members of the Ovwian vigilante group.
The victims, an apprentice welder with Omote Fabrication Company, Enerhen, 28-year-old Onome Emakpor; 27-year-old shoe mender with workshop at Ekete Inland, Ekete,
The victims, an apprentice welder with Omote Fabrication Company, Enerhen, 28-year-old Onome Emakpor; 27-year-old shoe mender with workshop at Ekete Inland, Ekete,
Cultists rape woman, kill husband, three others during clash
Rival cultists, Tuesday night, clashed in Somolu and Ketu areas of Lagos, leaving four persons dead and several others injured.
In Ajelogo area of Ketu, it was gathered that suspected members of Eiye confraternity stormed a suspected rival’s home identified simply as Seyi in the wee hours of Monday.
In Ajelogo area of Ketu, it was gathered that suspected members of Eiye confraternity stormed a suspected rival’s home identified simply as Seyi in the wee hours of Monday.
Winner Of The 'Best Behind' In Afro Model 2013 Awards
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
A 27 year old Boy Raped a 60 year Old Woman
Prosecutor Ebenezer Ewuola told the court that the accused committed the offence on August 23, in Ajebamidele Area of Ado-Ekiti.
He claimed that the accused ‘forcefully and unlawfully’ had carnal knowledge of his mother, which led to her being hospitalised.
what is wrong in making stowaway boy hero?
National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, has criticised the award of scholarship to stowaway teenager, Daniel Oikhena, by the Governor Rauf Aregbesola Foundation.
The association contended , yesterday, that it was wrong to make hero out of the boy.
It will be recalled that on Saturday, August 24, 2013, the teenager successfully breached the security of the Benin Airport, operated by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and managed to stowaway at the wheel well of an Arik aircraft on a flight from Benin to Lagos.
The boy was apprehended when he came out of the wheel well on landing in Lagos.
The association contended , yesterday, that it was wrong to make hero out of the boy.
It will be recalled that on Saturday, August 24, 2013, the teenager successfully breached the security of the Benin Airport, operated by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and managed to stowaway at the wheel well of an Arik aircraft on a flight from Benin to Lagos.
Ebonyi govt stops payment of CONHESS to corps members
ABAKALIKI—CONTRARY to insinuations in some quarters that the Ministry of Agriculture has stopped the payment of Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS, to National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members posted to the Ministry because it wanted monetary inducements from them, the state government last weekend declared that the stoppage was done because of lack of approval.
No ‘Ogiame,’ no Atuwatse II – In warri Delta state
China's industrial output growth adds to recovery hopes
China's industrial production rose by more than expected in August, the latest sign that the world's second-largest economy may be on the mend
Factory output climbed by 10.4% from a year earlier. Most analysts had forecast a figure closer to 9.9%.
Monday, 9 September 2013
A Cambodian Boy living by suckling a Neighbor's Cow after Parents Dies
HEART BREAKING: A Cambodian Boy living by suckling a Neighbor's Cow after Parents Passed Away Um Oeung said Friday the cow doesn't mind the boy suckling but he is worried about his grandson's health if he continues.However the man's neighbours are not happy about the boy suckling from the cow, and that they say the child will be "ashamed when he grows up.
Sunday, 8 September 2013
Syria's Assad says US has no proof of chemical weapons use
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has told a US broadcaster there is "no evidence" that his government has used chemical weapons.
In the interview with PBS, to be aired on Monday, he also suggested his allies would retaliate if the West attacked.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has been lobbying hard for military action against Mr Assad during talks with EU and Arab foreign ministers in Europe.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has been lobbying hard for military action against Mr Assad during talks with EU and Arab foreign ministers in Europe.
Police arrest five for kidnap, raping of teenager
Men of the Benue State Police Command have arrested a three-man gang, which allegedly kidnapped and raped a 15-year-old girl in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
Also nabbed by the command was a two-man robbery gang, which specialised in dispossessing their victims of their Ipads and computers.
Also nabbed by the command was a two-man robbery gang, which specialised in dispossessing their victims of their Ipads and computers.
Robert Robson, the Lowry artistic director dies at 58
Mr Robson had been artistic director at the venue, which houses theatres and galleries, since 2003.
The Lowry chief executive Julia Fawcett said he died suddenly on Friday.
"He was respected across the industry, and will be greatly missed by his colleagues here at The Lowry and the people he worked with and supported across the country," she said.
The Lowry chief executive Julia Fawcett said he died suddenly on Friday.
"He was respected across the industry, and will be greatly missed by his colleagues here at The Lowry and the people he worked with and supported across the country," she said.
Female Fans Grab Paul Of P Square's Manhood In a party
This must surely be a night to remember for Paul and Peter Okoye, of P Square. After becoming honorary Calgarians, the duo took the stage by storm with their performance in the city and trust me a lot of things happened
Man bites off girlfriend's clit while giving it to her.
The photo you will find after the cut was reportedly taken at the hospital. A US man accidentally bit off his girlfriend's clitoris while aggressively giving her head. Ouch! How can that even happen?
Thats too bad for her.
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Nigeria defeats Malawi 2-0
The Super Eagles of Nigeria Saturday evening defeated the Flames of Malawi 2-0 at the U J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River state, in the 2014 World Cup qualification tie.
SEE THE IRONY OF LIFE, THE STOWAWAY BOY GET'S A BETTER LIFE
The state government wants Daniel to live a better life and to help him achieve his dreams. We discovered that the boy is intelligent; so all the government can do now is to ensure that he exploits his potentials positively. Who knows he can become a pilot, a governor or President tomorrow. The Ministry is doing this because a lot of talents have been destroyed in this country because there is nobody to motivate them and render assistance. We don’t want Daniel to be a criminal, we want him to be a better person for our people in Edo State and Nigeria as a whole”.
Anglican Archbishop abducted at Gunmen in Port-Harcourt
Sources close to the archbishop said he was driving to Port Harcourt to pass the night there so he could be at the airport to receive the Primate of the church, Primate Nicolas Oko, who was due in the state Saturday.
Al-Shabab claims responsible for bombing Mogadishu eatery
The group said it had attacked the Village restaurant because it is frequented by Somali MPs. Explosions ripped through the restaurant in the lunchtime attack, which apparently involved a car bomb and a suicide bomber.
Friday, 6 September 2013
OBEJI IBEABUCHI ERIC is still waiting for you to join Twitter...
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