VIDEO: Watch Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama say he quit

Monday, June 30, 2014

For those of you doubting the authenticity of my last report on Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, you really should watch this video and tell me what you think.

Boko Haram: Key actor in Chibok girls abduction arrested

In a statement released moments ago, the Nigerian military said it has arrested Babuji Ya'ari, (pictured above), who is described as the key actor in the Chibok girls abduction. Babuji, according to the military, was a member of the Youth Vigilante Group popularly known as civilian JTF, which he used as a cover to spy on the activities of the Nigerian security forces, acting as a spy & gathering information for terrorist group. The military also said Ya'ari has coordinated several deadly attacks in Maiduguri since 2011.

Find the press statement below:

A terrorists’ intelligence cell headed by a businessman who participated actively in the abduction of School Girls in Chibok has been busted by troops. The man, Babuji Ya’ari who is also a member of the Youth Vigilante Group popularly known as Civilian JTF which he uses as cover while remaining an active terrorist, also spearheaded the murder of the Emir of Gwoza.  His main role in the group is to spy and gather information for the terrorists group.

Babuji has been coordinating several deadly attacks in Maiduguri since 2011, including the daring attacks on Customs and military locations as well as the planting of IEDs in several locations in the town.

The arrest of the businessman who is known to deal in tricycles has also yielded some vital information and facilitated the arrest of other members of the terrorists’ intelligence cell who are women.  One of them, Hafsat Bako had earlier escaped to Gombe State to avoid suspicion but was tracked and arrested.  Prior to her arrest, Hafsat coordinated the payment of other operatives on the payroll of the group.   In her confession, she disclosed that a minimum of N10,000 is paid to each operative depending on the enormity of his task.

Another female suspect named Haj Kaka who doubles as an armourer and a spy for the terrorists group has also been arrested.  Until their arrest, all the suspects actively operated a terrorists’ intelligence cell in collaboration with others still at large.

In another development, troops deployed in Goniri, Yobe State, over the weekend, had an encounter with terrorists, resulting in casualties on both sides after the attack was successfully repelled.

CHRIS OLUKOLADE
Major General
Director Defence Information

#WorldCup2014: Keshi, Yobo, Enyeama quit the Super Eagles

Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles coach, has resigned his appointment after leading the team to the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Keshi  who made this known after the Nigerian football team was eliminated by France in the round of 16 match in Brasilia, Monday, said it was time to move on and face fresh challenges after leading his Nigeria  to the Africa Nations Cup trophy last year and the ongoing World Cup in Brazil. 

“I have to go back to my family and face fresh challenges,” Keshi said.

Another report reaching me states that goalkeeeper, Vincent Enyeama has also quit the Super Eagles. According to the shot stopper "I believe I have played my last match for the Super Eagles".

As you know, this could be gra-gra, but for now, this is what it is.

Helen Paul is new Glo ambassador

Popular Nigerian comedienne Helen Paul is now a Glo ambassador.

Also known as Tatafo, the OAP, TV personality reportedly signed the deal last month but has just been made public as at the time of reporting.

“Nigerian men are afraid of me” – Actress Oma Iyasara

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Oma Iyasara, is one of the few talented up coming actresses in the Nigerian movie industry called Nollywood.

Apart from her talent at interpreting roles, Oma has an intimidating aura; she is beautiful, big, bold and huge, and she says that her size actually get men scared of approaching her and asking her out.

The Oguta, Imo State born Mass Communications graduate of the Imo State University has had some successes in the industry since making her debut in Obi Emelonye’s Last Flight to Abuja. After her first movie, she moved on to act in movies like  Crippled Kingdom, The Bride is Mine, Finding Love, Dream Walker, False, Hustlers, and Desperate House girls. 

She was asked in an interview how men view her in terms of her large size and this is what she said:

Yes. Some men actually get intimidated but I don’t blame them anyway.

She also spoke on the reason Nigerian men do not like marrying actresses.

I have thought of that but then, my man will love me for me because he is my man and my profession won’t make him love me less.

A lawyer or banker is not better than an actress because every work place has its own negative part. 

Nigerians really need to be enlightened; acting is make belief and not all actresses are wayward. In fact, they make good wives.

Don’t be the only one giving 100%, It’ll drain you – Stephanie Okereke-Linus warns

Nollywood star actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus who has been off the grid has re-surfaced with a short and thought provoking piece basically about what I title ‘Relationship Appraisal’…

‘We all want to nurture good relationships with our family, friends, partners, bosses etc…

But a good relationship starts with you admitting the truth about the people in your life.

Firstly, how good are you to them?

Then, how good are they to you?

If you find yourself making too many excuses for others, then maybe you need to re-evaluate the relationship.

There is always enough time in the day to send a text message, to make a quick call, or send a word through any of the hundreds of social platforms we have.

If he/she is visibly absent when you need them, excuses might help you deal with the issue; but it will not sustain the relationship.

“Oh he is busy…”

“She must have forgotten…

"May be he fell off a cliff and lost his memory…” 

“She’s probably too tired to call…”

It takes two (or more) to show love and affection. Don’t be the only one giving 100%.

It will drain you eventually. So what I am saying is: appraise your relationships. And if you have to sit down and talk to someone, do it. All the best!

Boko Haram: Enugu bans handbags at churches

Following the recent incursion of the Boko Haram insurgents into the South-eastern part of the country – especially the foiled bomb attack at the Winners’ Chapel Church in Owerri, Imo State, Catholic Women in Enugu have been banned from  attending church services with hand-bags.

According to the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. (Dr) Calistus Onaga, who directed all parish priests within the Diocese to make the official announcement during church services today, he appealed to worshippers to cooperate with the church in this regard.

The action is aimed at preventing any possible attack on places of worship in the Diocese.

He said the exercise was not meant to embarrass the women or any body, but was born out of the present disturbing insecurity challenges facing the nation.

The cleric however, assured that it will be done with human face, and in a civilised manner, adding that the church, do not want to take chances.

The hand bag prohibition, according to the Bishop, will affect every woman, both young and old.

Davido wins 2014 BET award for Best African Act

Davido has won the 2014 BET Award for Best African Act, which was revealed at a pre-event taping in Los Angeles ahead of the main award ceremony on Sunday night.

Davido was nominated alongside, Sarkodie, Mafikizolo, Diamond, Toofan and Tiwa Savage. The real award show is taking place in a few hours at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

 Check out a very happy Davido after the cut…cut…

Congrats, David.

"Money is more important to me in a relationship" – Actress Seyi Hunter

It seems the new trend in Nollywood is for the new coming acts to claim they are vi-g-ns in public news platform.

Up and coming actress, Seyi Hunter, who has been in films like Broken Fixtures, My Club, MM Girls, has acclaimed that she is a vi-g-n and that she doesn’t want a man with all the money but a man with good attributes.

She explained that, her type of man does not need to have all the wealth before she can marry him.

“I’m not looking for a stinkingly rich man. If he has all the money without good attributes, then he’s not for me. I like humble people. So, he has to be humble, God-fearing, extremely nice, very romantic and loving. I was attracted to him (her boyfriend) because of the fact that he’s born again, spoils me with gifts and puts my needs before his own.”

She explained that, what was more important between money and s_x, was that she doesn’t know anything about s_x. She said “I know nothing about s_x, I’m a virgin. Money is more important to me in a relationship”

#WorldCup2014: Greece players turn down World Cup bonus, ask PM to build new training centre instead

You might not like their style of play, but this would appear to be another reason to like Greece ahead of their World Cup last 16 clash against Costa Rica.

This World Cup has been dogged with bonus rows. First with Cameroon, even before they set off to Brazil.

And, most famously last week with Ghana where 3 million dollars had to be shipped out to Brazil ahead of their final game against Portugal.

Now, the Greece team have written to their prime minister Antonis Samaras and told him they are not interested in their World Cup bonus but simply want the money to be put towards a sports centre for the national team.

The Greek press report that the squad in Brazil wrote a short letter saying: “We do not want as extra bonus, or money. We only play for Greece and its people. All we want is for you to support our effort to find a land and create a sports centre that will house our National team.”

This letter was written on Sunday June 29, 2014 and signed by all 23 squad members, it came as a result of Greece reaching the second round of the World Cup for the first time in their history.

Presumably, the Greek squad realise they are all well-paid individuals and are concerned for the future of Greece in international football.

#WorldCup2014: Maharaj Ji predicts victory for Super Eagles over France

Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, the Head of the “One Love Family” Ibadan, on Sunday predicted victory for the Super Eagles ahead of their clash with the Blues of France in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

His prediction is contained in a statement signed by Wole Oladapo, the Minister for Media Links of the One Love Family.

The Super Eagles are billed to take on their French counterparts on Monday in the Round of 16 of at the Mundial.

Victory for the Eagles in the match will qualify them for their first quarter-final berth, while a defeat will see them knocked out of the tournament.

He reminded the Nigerian Football Federation, Super Eagles Supporters Club, players and coaching crew to be obedient to his earlier divine injunctions, such as avoiding the colour Blue and abstaining from sex, smoking and drinking.

“This is, however, the time for the whole world to know and realise the fact that Nigeria is where the light of the world resides. Victory is for Africa,’’ the statement said.

It also predicted a win during the Nigeria versus Bosnia match, an encounter that largely contributed to Nigeria’s qualification for the Round of 16. 

NAN

Bomb blast kills 10 in Bauchi

Saturday, June 28, 2014

An explosion in the red light district of northern Nigeria’s Bauchi city has killed 10 people and injured 14 others, police said Saturday.

The cause of the late Friday blast was not immediately clear, but Boko Haram Islamists have attacked Bauchi repeatedly during their five-year uprising aimed at creating a strict Islamic state in the north.

Bauchi state police spokesman Mohammed Haruna said the targeted building in the Bayan Gari neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city was widely known as a brothel.

“Ten people were confirmed dead, while 14 others sustained various degrees of injury,” Haruna said, adding that the explosion went off at roughly 10:00 pm (2100 GMT).

“The entire area has been cordoned off and (the) scene secured,” Haruna said. Bomb attacks on targets which Boko Haram has branded sinful – including bars, churches and schools teaching a Western curriculum – have formed a major part of the insurgency.

Nigeria has estimated that more than 10,000 people have been killed since the conflict began in 2009. The violence has escalated in recent months, with more than 2,000 deaths recorded since the start of the year.

The capital Abuja has been hit with three separate bomb attacks since mid-April, most recently on Wednesday when 24 people were killed in a blast at a popular shopping plaza in the heart of the city.

Police had initially given a death toll of 21 for the attack, but the health ministry revised those figures upwards on Saturday.

In Kano, the largest city in the mainly Muslim north, a bomb planted in the parking lot of a public health college killed eight people on Monday.

The Islamist extremists have received unprecedented international attention in recent weeks following their April 14 abduction of more than 200 teenage girls from the town of Chibok in the northeast.

The gruesome mass abduction has drawn condemnation from governments and prominent people worldwide and offers of military help from major world powers to boost Nigeria’s counter-insurgency effort.

"'Sugar Rush' doesn't sound like Dorobucci" - Don Jazzy

Since DB Records released Tonto Dikeh's new single, Suga Rush, so many people have been saying it sounds like Mavin Record's massive hit, Dorobucci.

Well, there's one person who doesn't think so - Mavin boss himself, Don Jazzy. He posted the picture on the left on his Instagram page, saying he doesn't think the songs sound alike and actually likes Suga Rush...

82 Covenant varsity students bag First Class degree

Eighty two students of the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, bagged first class degrees at its 2013/2014 convocation ceremony held at the school premises on Friday.

This was disclosed by the University Chancellor, Dr David Oyedepo at the 9th convocation and the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees and presentation of prizes to deserving students and eminent citizens by the school.

Oyedepo said 1,429 students, comprising 1,334 undergraduates and 95 post- graduates received various degrees during the convocation.

Eighty –two students bagged first class honours, 594 bagged second class upper division honours, 531 bagged second class lower division honours, while 127 bagged third class honours.

Oyedepo said that first class graduates of the institution emerged tops in the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development in Nigeria in 2013 and 2014.

While urging the Federal Government to partner with the nation’s universities to provide solution to the security challenges in the country, he said the only way Nigerian universities could be relevant in solving societal problems was to continue to carry out researches that would resolve political and cultural challenges.

Soldiers kill 103 terrorists in Borno

Soldiers have killed no fewer than 103 suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorist group in two different attacks in Borno State.

A statement posted on the Defence Headquarters official website, defence.info.mil.ng, stated that 50 insurgents were killed in the clash with troops at Miyanti and Bulungu when their makeshift camps were raided.

It added that troops discovered a fuel dump used by the insurgents.

Some of the terrorists’ vehicles and seven motorcycles were also destroyed by the troop during the raid.

The defence authorities also said that the soldiers also captured 15 rifles, 11 machine guns, hundreds of ammunition from the insurgents.

The statement added that men of the Multinational Joint Task Force killed 53 insurgents in another encounter at Duguri near the nation’s border with Niger Republic.

According to the statement, 18 rifles, five general purpose machine guns, 25 hand grenades and materials for making Improvised explosive devices were recovered in the second attack.

However, two soldiers lost their lives in the clash while five others sustained different degrees of injuries.

The statement said troops also arrested 15 terror suspects in Abuja and recovered seven pistols, swords and other dangerous materials from them.

The defence authorities, however, said that the operations to track the armed gangs would be sustained.

New Music: Tonto Dikeh – Sugar Rush Ft. D’banj

DB Records new signing, Tonto Dikeh has released her first music single under new record label.

Just a few days ago we got to listen to the snippet of “Sugar Rush” by Pokolee aka Tonto Dikeh. Here is the full track produced by DeeVee. Listen Up and Share your thoughts.

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"The foundation of the union was based on shocking lies" – Actress Uche Ogbodo confirms split from hubby

Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo and her Norway-based ex-footballer hubby, Ato Ubby who allegedly got married secretly last October have parted ways.
The Pregnant actress who confirmed the split in a recent interview, dismissed rumours that her ex-footballer hubby is married to a white woman with kids as against reports making the rounds online.
Ogbodo who also denied getting married to Ato stated that they were only engaged to be married, adding that she called off the engagement due to the pack of lies she discovered post-engagement.
The actress is currently in the US preparing for the birth of her child.


The highlight of the interview below:

“Well that may be true but what isn’t true is that it wasn’t really marriage yet because it wasn’t fully formalised, we were still in the process of formalising it when all hell broke loose, so I was merely Engaged to be married to Ato Ubby. barely one month into the Engagement and in the process of planning a formal wedding I realised I had made the greatest mistake of my life. The Foundation of the Union was based On lies and Deceit..shocking lies.we had been dating for a almost year and i thought i knew it all but nothing prepared me for what unfolded.. On the verge of trying to salvage the situation I found out I was expecting a child. I kept quiet to the Rumours Making the rounds because I was left with the option of thinking for my child and trying to salvage a dead situation but now I have finally made up my mind to break off the Engagement and my Reasons are Irreconcilable… I just want to be left alone to take care of my Child. Stella I wasn’t married I was engaged to be married but as things stand now, the engagement is officially broken due to irreconcilable differences and since I am having my baby soon, my Doctors has advised me to rest as my health and that of my Baby is the most important thing right now.

On who called off the union…

Yes i am the one walking out on the pack of lies,I am not going to pretend because i want to be married,i am not desperate and i would rather swallow my pride and accept i made a big mistake than forge ahead in lies.I am sorry i cannot go into details because i do not want to trade words or run my ex down because he is the father of the child i am carrying.
I am sorry if keeping quiet misled people into my status was already married.The excitement of looking forward to birthing my child kinda numbs the shock and disappointment but i will be fine.

#WorldCup2014: President Jonathan intervenes, Eagles agree to play France

It took the intervention and assurance from President Goodluck Jonathan that the players of the Super Eagles will be paid all their fees by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, before the players agreed to travel to Brasilia, Friday, for their World Cup second round game with France.

The team opted for a meeting with NFF officials over payment of their appearance fees instead of training on Thursday.

The President was brought into the impasse by sports minister Tamuno Danagogo after federation head Aminu Maigari reported the situation to him.

In a phone call to the players who shared their fears, President Jonathan assured them that they would be paid all that they are entitled to.

They then agreed to continue playing for their fatherland.

Team captain Joseph Yobo has told KickoffNigeria.com that they would take the flight on Friday.

“I can tell you as team captain that the team will travel to Brasilia today and we will train, and play against France,” he said.

 Similar impasse over appearance fees hampered the Black Stars of Ghana who were knocked out of the tournament on Thursday. Nigeria and Algeria are the only teams from Africa left in the mundial.

Vanguard

Davido Hangs Out with Jennifer Hudson in L.A

Davido spotted with  Dream Girls’ Jennifer Hudson in a t-shirt, jeans and black slippers. He shared the picture on Instagram and he captioned it

“She cool like that! !!! Great Person”

Only time will tell if they are working on a music collaboration.

BUSTED: Nigerian man, 22, arrested for raping 92-year-old woman in the US

Friday, June 27, 2014

A Nigerian man, 22, living in the US has been found guilty of raping a bedridden 92-year-old woman.

Samuel Onyenweaku, a former aide at the Amber Park Nursing Home in Cincinnati, is said to have taken advantage of the ill woman who could no longer communicate.

Onyenweaku was found out when a nursing supervisor tried to enter the victim’s room but found it locked. He is facing up to 20yrs in jail.

Daily Mail reports:

A prosecutor says the woman died in February from an unrelated condition.

A nursing supervisor testified against the young man, saying that she had tried to enter the resident’s room, but the door was locked. When she finally opened it, she says she found the resident naked from the chest down.

Her night gown had been pushed up to her breasts. A man’s pants, underwear and shoes were lying under the bed.

The supervisor then tried to enter the woman’s private bathroom, but that door was also locked. She got in with a master key and found Onyenweaku. The victim was a widow with no children.

A former school teacher in Kentucky, she was bed-ridden and could not communicate.

‘This is terrible. She did know what was happening,’ said Assistant Prosecutor Anita Vizedom. ‘This was the end of her life.’

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Onyenweaku was convicted of rape, felonious assault and patient abuse on Monday. He could face 20 years in prison when he’s sentenced on July 28.

#WorldCup2014: Super Eagles fail to train over appearance fees

The Super Eagles did not come out for their scheduled work out on Thursday with players preferring to negotiate for their qualification bonus.

Nigeria failed to train in Campinas on Thursday following disagreement over payment of appearance fees accruing to the team for reaching the second round.

Goal learnt that the players asked for a meeting with the team’s management where they requested that their part of the money expected from FIFA for sailing past the first round, be paid them by the Nigerian government.

Even though FIFA is yet to release the funds, the players said the Nigeria Football Federation should provide it before they play against France on Monday.

Their argument is that if they leave the tournament on Monday, it would be difficult for them to retrieve the money from the NFF.

It is a flashback to what happened to the players following conclusion of the 2010 World Cup when the NFF prolonged their appearance fee payment.

The team had been scheduled to train at the Estadio Guarani at 6pm.

Coach Stephen Keshi had already come down to the holding area while officials placed medical equipment and water inside the team bus.

Soldiers and police officers were on guard to accompany the team to the stadium as fans waited outside to catch a glimpse of the players. Many of them also waited for autographs.

However, after an hour, media became worried as the team refused to come out.

Media officer Ben Alaiya came out to tell the press that the players were in a meeting and that training might still take place.

About 30 minutes later, the security details began to disperse and the team bus was offloaded and parked.

Goal learnt that players were instead going to dinner, meaning there wasn’t going to be training for the night.

Earlier in the day, NFF general secretary Musa Amadu left Sao Paulo to return to Abuja in order to facilitate the release of funds from government coffers.

But the players are afraid that they might not be paid in time before Monday’s second round game against France

The team is scheduled to depart for Brasilia on Friday afternoon. With their failure to train on Thursday, it is not yet known if they will board the flight.

In 2013, the Super Eagles threatened to boycott the Confederations Cup over the slash of their win bonus.

On Wednesday, Nigeria reached the second round for the first time since 1998.

Why WWTBAM has produced only one N10m winner – Frank Edoho Reveals

Thursday, June 26, 2014

On-Air-Personality, Frank Edoho, has disclosed that nowadays, youths do not want to work but aim to drive flashy cars and own luxuries items.

According to the ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ anchor, some youths do not want to put in any effort in what they do and get off the rail towards their destinations or tow the dubious part.

Speaking on the strong point of the television game show, Frank explained that the show’s strongest point is its underlying philosophy that ‘you have to work for what you earn.’

“It looks like it’s easy to answer 15 questions and get N10million, but when you see the drama and what goes into it, you will know ‘this is work’. So, N10million doesn’t come easy, no wonder we’ve only had one jackpot winner.

“So, I think the philosophy of the show is that we want to entertain, we want to educate but most importantly, we want to pass on the hidden message that you have to work, to earn the prize,” he added.

Frank also disclosed that part of the reasons why the youths do not read these days is due to the kind of lifestyles they indulge, which doesn’t encourage reading.

“Those days, we didn’t have a lot of technology, we didn’t have social media and we didn’t have many distractions, so one of the ways you could entertain yourself is to carry a novel by Jeffery Archer to read. The ladies will pick Mills and Boon,” he said.

“Then technology came and took over and we now have many distractions. We must have missed it somewhere along the line, because even in the developed societies, they still read and their culture enables it,” he observed.

Plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon missing

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

A four-seater plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon via Cameroon has disappeared, according to Cameroon aviation sources on Tuesday.

The plane, owned by the US company Global Aviation, took off from Kano in northern Nigeria at 1800 hours on Monday en route Libreville in Gabon, where it was scheduled to arrive at 2300 hours, after a stopover in Douala, Cameroon.

However, the station said that the plane, with only the American pilot on board, did not make it to Douala.

It said the last contact the plane had with the control tower took place in Mongo, which is two hours flight from the Cameroonian economic capital.

Report says that search and rescue operations led by Cameroon’s civil aviation authorities have not yielded any positive results.

Rihanna calls Wizkid amazing

Monday, June 23, 2014

Wizkid must be in cloud 9 right now as he recently tweeted that sultry American singer, Rihanna called him “amazing”.

Wizzy is in Los Angeles and has been pictured severally with Chris Brown and other stars like Tyrese and Akon amongst others.

Rihanna on the other hand has taken to commenting on World Cup matches and calling some of the players “bae”.

Is Wizkid her new “bae”? Tweet below:

Chimamanda Adichie to speak at Anambra gov's 100 days in office lecture

Multiple prize winning novelist and engaging public speaker, Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been chosen to deliver the keynote address at the special lecture being planned to mark the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano's 100-Days in office.

The event which will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Women Development Centre, Awka the state capital will also feature a formal unveiling of the corporate symbols of the new brand Anambra which has been in the works for some time now as well as the flag off of some legacy projects of by the amiable governor of the state.

Ms Adichie who divides her time between Maryland, USA and Lagos Nigeria was considered the ideal speaker for the event following her firm grasp of contemporary Nigerian narratives and her soaring stature as an emerging persuasive speaker of note.

Ms Adichie who hails from Abba town in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State is widely believed to be very popular across ethnic and racial boundaries and seen as a sex symbol for Nigerian youths. Her involvement is believed to be in line with governor Obiano's passionate drive to redirect the energy of the youths of Anambra State to the pursuit of goals and ideals that would bring dignity to the state.

Viewed against the backdrop of the current massive crackdown on criminals in the state, Adichie's invitation to speak at Obiano's 100-Days in office lecture is therefore seen as a symbolic reminder to the youths of the state that a return to the values of hard-work and legitimate aspirations is still the surest way to a successful and contented life.

Adichie is expected to address an audience of about 2000 people including members of the Anambra State executive council, traditional rulers, members of different women associations, members of the state house of assembly, members of the academia and the youths on the subtle issues of governance and the need to re-awaken the Anambra spirit through a determined return to the values that once marked the state out in the country.

Adichie's address is programmed to fall in sync with the formal unveiling of a new logo and other items of corporate identity for the state to formally mark the commencement of governor Obiano's campaign for the restoration of the intangible assets that once made Ndi Anambra great.

The corporate symbols which have long been incubated by a Lagos-based integrated marketing communications consortium known as Brand Aristotle are expected to usher in a new phase of cultural and ethical renaissance in the state that will return it to the path of moral and cultural rectitude.

Adichie, who established herself as one of Africa's most notable literary voices made a phenomenal transition into the club of eclectic public speakers with her riveting performance at the 2009 Ted Talk in the UK, poignantly titled The Danger of a Single Story.

She was to firmly establish herself as a speaker of note a couple of years later with another masterful delivery on feminism which eventually found its way into mainstream acceptance when its lines were sampled by super-talented music diva, Beyonce for her song Flawless.

Interestingly, since she began to garner global acclaim through her books and speeches, Ms Adichie has yet to make any serious public appearance in her home state of Anambra until her recent invitation to speak at governor's 100-Days in office.

It would be recalled that since he assumed office on March 17 this year, Obiano has been very outspoken about the ills that have held the state down, upbraiding the custodians of the people's cultural mores for not asking hard-headed questions of the members of their communities whose wealth has no easy explanation.

The governor was also recently reported to have announced plans to devote a full week in the month of December to cultural festival that would be held in all the 21 local government areas of the state.

The Nigerian Voice

Fayemi concedes defeat, congratulates Fayose

Sunday, June 22, 2014

The All Progressives Congress (APC), candidate in the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti State and incumbent governor, John Kayode Fayemi has congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governorship candidate, Ayo Fayose for his victory at the polls.

In a statement broadcasted to the people of Ekiti State, Fayemi said he has spoken with Fayose congratulating him on his victory.

According to the result announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Fayose polled 203,090 votes to defeat Fayemi, who scored 120, 433 votes, while the candidate of the Labour Party, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele scored 18, 135 votes.

He said he will soon arrange a meeting with the governor-elect on how to chart a way forward for his state.

The statement reads:

Yesterday, Ekiti State decided. Following the gubernatorial elections held in the land of honour, Ekiti State, Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially returned the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the election.

If indeed this is the will of the Ekiti People, I stand in deference to your will. If the result of the elections is an expression of the voice of our people, we must all heed your voice.

I have just spoken with my brother, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose, congratulating him on his victory. In a few hours from now, I would be meeting the Governor-elect to discuss the future of our dear state and how we would work together to institute a smooth transition programme.

It has been a hard fought election. As expected, in the course of the campaigns, there were unsavory episodes as the candidates toured the nooks and crannies of the state to sell ourselves to the people. Elections tend to be highly divisive affairs that often see brother rising against brother. Despite our diverse party affiliations, and regardless of which way we voted on Saturday, we must remember that we are all sons and daughters of Ekiti State. Ekiti is ours to build together.

On our part, over the course of the campaigns, we presented our scorecards before the people of Ekiti State. We never at any point took your support for granted. We campaigned, we canvassed and we traversed the nooks and crannies of this State. Our performance and achievements in office will remain the backdrop against which the next government and indeed future governments will be assessed. We are proud that with the support of Ekiti people, we have raised the bar of excellence in governance. In all, we gave our best, for conscience and for posterity.

Indeed a new sociology of the Ekiti people may have evolved. However, the task of understanding how the outcome of this election has defined us as a people will be that of scholars. For us as an administration and a cadre of political leaders in Ekiti State, we have fought a good fight, we have kept faith.

To members of our party, our campaign team and indeed all Ekiti people who defied the siege on our state to cast their votes for our party, I salute your exemplary courage and doggedness in the face of harassment.

Thank you for staying the course. The incidences of brazen harassment, intimidation and allied infractions on fundamental human rights, which many of you suffered in the hands of agents of the state, would be documented and communicated to the appropriate authorities, for the records.

I thank you all for listening.

May God bless the land of honour, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Kayode Fayemi
Governor, Ekiti State
Sunday, June 22, 2014

Sinach marries Christ Embassy pastor the traditional way

Gospel artiste Osinachi Kalu a.k.a Sinach got married in a traditional way to Christ Embassy pastor, Joe yesterday, Saturday June 21 in Ebonyi state. Their church wedding is set for next Saturday, June 28th.

Congratulations to them!

Sugar Daddy University: Helping attractive ladies land wealthy men

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Alan Schneider a well known sugar daddy in the US has decided to open a higher institution that will teach teach women how to become professional sugar babies, and men become better sugar daddies.

Schneider also roped in one of his own sugar babies, Carla Abonia, as a professor.

The Dean of the Sugar daddy university who previously created a top dating site, SugarDaddyForMe said the institution will teach students the five key elements required to become a successful sugar daddy or sugar baby – sexuality, understanding, generosity, attraction and reciprocity.

Schneider and his ‘professor’ sugar babe, Carla Abonia will also collaborate with plastic surgeons, relationship experts and financial experts to help women look better and help men manage the relationship better.

Via Oddity Central: Many tend to frown upon this kind of relationship, but according to Alan there’s nothing wrong with a relationship based on a rich man providing for the woman of his dreams if she provides for him as well. The transaction itself is not the problem, but the associated stigma is. “It’s a whole lifestyle that is taught and refined,” he said.

Sugar daddy relationships are ongoing, and they are as monogamous as other relationships, often more so,” he insisted. “Many sugar daddy relationships evolve into marriage or long term committed relationships. They are based on spoiling and pampering – and what’s wrong with that?”

The Sugar Daddy University kicked off its courses with a 90-minute symposium on how to live this highly controversial type of lifestyle.

The syllabus for the symposium read: “The course is a prerequisite for understanding the sugar daddy lifestyle, how to navigate successfully in it, how to avoid the pitfalls of approaching the lifestyle incorrectly, and learning the tools to initiate and prosper in this relevant and popular, but often misunderstood".
“It’s not just about sex,” Alan added. “We help them discover a real spark, a real connection and many couples get married. Because of the understanding it happens more regularly than other marriages.” Around 300 men and 300 women attended the symposium, which was a one-night event held at 230 Fifth, a popular Manhattan nightclub. Entry was granted free of charge, because the founders felt that the lessons were just too important.

Some of the topics on the course included: “The Alan Action ‘Shtick and Move’ Proven Techniques,” “Transactional vs. Equitable Relationships,” and “Managing the Haters of the Lifestyle.” The names might sound strange, but they’re apparently exactly what people need to know to successfully navigate these relationships.

“Many sugar-daddy and sugar-baby relationships are not to full potential,” said 37-year-old Carla. “Our experiences are what created the university – relationships can be better so we’re here to make them better. We are going to teach sugar daddies and sugar babies how to enhance their relationships. I’m going to be teaching how to view the relationship so it can be prosperous and beneficial for both sides.”

“We’ll teach a sugar baby how to be more transactional than equitable,” she added. “I’ll be putting all my experience together to help other babies appreciate the man they are with and let the daddies know how to approach us in the first place.”

During her career, Carla has been flown across the world and has had lavish gifts bought for her by rich men who enjoy her company. But things weren’t always this great – she was in a string of bad relationships herself, before she decided to turn to the sugar baby lifestyle. Her last boyfriend would bring a KFC bucket to her house for dinner and offer her only the leftovers. “As soon as I got rid of him I went straight to the internet and started researching,” she said. “I think a lot of women can relate to each other in that way. We want to be treated well and that is where the sugar way of life comes from.”

“A lot of women don’t know how to approach men – they think they’re aggressive and predatory,” said Alan. “A lot of the sugar babies are 21 to 35, attractive, well-educated but struggling financially for one reason or another, so want mentoring – the sugar daddies are like benefactors helping them."

"Let Boko Haram deflower me and release Chibok girls" —Adokiye

Since pop singer and Imo State Peace Ambassador hit stardom, she has never ceased to be a surprise package. She astounded her fans recently when she confided inShowtime that she is a virgin.

*Adokiye

At 23, looking hot and rather willing with her liberated personality, her fans found it hard to believe, but Adokiye said it is true and that whoever wants her virginity should be prepared to buy her mother the private jet she long promised her.

But now it seems Adokiye is ready to give her coveted virginity for free, to members of the dreaded Boko Haram if they are ready to release the abducted Chibok girls in exchange.

“ This is 11pm in the night and do you know what I am thinking about? Those little girls, where they are and what could be happening to them. It is just unfair. They are too young. I wish I could offer myself in exchange,” she told Showtime.

When she was reminded that the girls could be making out time as sex slaves, the singer/actress retorted : “ They are between 12 and15 year old girls for Christ sake. I am older and more experienced. Even if 10 to12 men have to take me every night, I don’t care. Just release these girls and let them go back to their parents.”

Source: Vanguard

Nigeria Censors Board want cuts to Half of a Yellow Sun

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Nigerian censors say parts of the movie "Half of a Yellow Sun" could undermine national security and they want cuts to allow the film, partly set during Nigeria's 1960s civil war, to be shown in its home country.

A statement Wednesday says the board has not received a response from the exhibitors to a May 27 letter "requiring the distributor to expunge/edit some clearly stated objectionable aspects."

There was no immediate response from the British-Nigerian producers of the movie which made its debut in Britain in April and in the United States in May.

It comes as Nigeria is threatened by an Islamic uprising in the northeast, jeopardizing unity between the mainly Muslim north and predominantly Christian south.

The film is based on an award-winning novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.