you will take over from Fashola--Tinubu assure Ayo Gbeleyi for 2015

Strong indications have emerged that the leadership of All Progressives Congress in Lagos have acquiesced to the request of Christians in the state for a Christian governor in 2015. The candidate of choice is Ayo Gbeleyi, the present Commissioner of Finance in the administration of quintessential Governor Babatunde Fashola.

The decision to present a Christian candidate emerged after due consultations with eminent Christian leaders and clerics who have promised to mobilise other faithfuls to vote enmasse for the party if a Christian emerges as gubernatorial candidate in the state. The leadership of the APC, after a thorough search, have found a willing and reliable Christian candidate in Ayo Gbeleyi, a thoroughbred professional known for his exceptional brilliance and intelligence.

Since the searchlight has beamed on Gbeleyi, Christian leaders are delighted that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not only heeded to their demands but responded accordingly.

Saheed Balogun reportedly drags wife fathia to court over name

According to unconfirmed reports, popular actor Saheed Balogun has dragged his ex-wife actress Fathia Balogun to court over the use of his name, Balogun, insisting that she drops it. The two were married for many years before ending their union, which produced three children, a few years ago.

Saheed has been trying for years to get Fathia to revert to her maiden name but Fathia has always insisted she made a career using the name and has no plans to ever drop it.

"My name is Fathia Balogun and it’s going to remain Balogun for life. Nobody can ever change that or stop me from answering that name" She said in an interview in 2011.

Well, now Saheed has reportedly gone to court to get her to drop the name. Can the courts really force her to drop her ex-husband's name? And why is Saheed so insistent on this, how does it affect him?
Saheed was quoted to have said: “She is my ex. As for my name that she is still answering, the deed will be done soon. The Nigerian law says that after three or four years, you can do something about it. If somebody wants to keep my name, what of the new person coming in? This has nothing to do with grudges.

Here Is Bola Tinubu's Stand On The New APC

National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says the party is not about himself, General Buhari or any leader of the APC, but about the nation and the need and commitment to rescue Nigeria from inept leadership.

Former Governor Tinubu, in response to a question about the significance of the five former PDP governors who joined the APC recently and the implications for Nigeria, said, "The APC is not about Tinubu, Buhari
or any of its leaders. It is about the nation and how we can come together and work together to rescue Nigeria. The implication is change. We want to change the way things are done by working together and investing our ideas. We must change the way we do things. 

"Imagine from the 60's till date. The cutlass of the 60s cannot be used for farming now. We need leaders that can think outside the box."

The AP leader spoke at the 2012/2013 Call to Bar ceremony of the Nigeria Law School which held in Abuja on Friday at the International Conference Center.

"Nigeria needs a democratic revolution that will unleash infrastructural development and massive industrialization. Nigeria is a blessed nation with talented youth, whose potentials must be harnessed for the development of our country. The lamentations must stop. After so many years of lamentation, with action we must lead the new resolve to rally for the much needed change our country badly needs," Tinubu said.

Tinubu condemned the posture of the government to the continued strike by ASUU and said we should be more concerned about losing more brains to the outside world.

"We are not in a military era. The language used shows a government out of tune with the general feelings of the people of this country. Nigeria cannot continue to afford to lose her best brains to the diaspora," he
concluded.

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Why I'm Still Single Despite Everything ––BBA's Karen Igho

BBA winner, Karen Igho is really waiting patiently for her "real husband". Below is her latest rants...

"My celebrity status attracts and it scares men away too. It scares some because not every man can handle or understand fame. It takes a strong and understanding man to be able to be with a female celebrity. The attracting aspect comes from when they just want to be with you because they want to be able to say ‘I’ve been with Karen Igho.’ It takes God’s grace to be able to sift the chaff from the wheat.

Opposition to a Drunken Kleptocracy: Why We Should Join APC

Jonathan is so bad, that he makes APC look like angels. Anyone that is in opposition to this Jonathan’s worst government in the history of Nigeria and perhaps the world, is labeled APC. Why bother rejecting the label, I now accept it. Opposition = APC, I am APC then. Finish. What more will they say? Infact, this Johnnie and his angels’ (like Charlie and his angels) administration is so terrible… they say, good, better, best. Or bad, badder, baddest.

This is the baddestest administration conceivable. Anything that can get this over, now if possible, but definitely no later than 2015 is divine. 544 days to go. Hah!

God Queries Me Whenever Politicians Visit Me ––TB Joshua

Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua of the Synagogue Church of all Nations spoke with Punch's Bosede Olusola-Obasa on myriads of controversies surrounding his person and ministry. Read the chat below...

People say that you are very humble despite your popularity, how do you achieve this?
If you have passed through what I have passed through, you will even be more humble than I am.

Like what? Things that can make people to be humble. You just think of it. I have good health and God shows me what I would have been in terms of sickness and death; it humbles me and I want to use my good health for him. At times, God shows me how people are suffering and the thought that it could have been me keeps me humble. For instance, if I did anything wrong during this interview, when you may have left, God will caution me. If I am not humble, I will be out of track. If I was not in the house of God, I would be one of the touts in the motor parks (the Agberos)

Why is it that your ministry seems to be more popular outside Nigeria than in Nigeria?
I want to offer the same prayer for you: that God should make you more popular outside your country than in your country. Let other countries introduce you to your country. I think that is better. As it is written in the Bible, a prophet has no honour in his country. I am not an evangelist or a pastor, I am a prophet. It is the word prophet that was used in that scriptural passage, not evangelist or so. If my people had understood the work from the beginning, it could have affected the glory of God in my life today. If people understand your vision from the beginning, you may not go far. It is better they don’t, they will understand later and by then, you would have been very strong and God would have strengthened your desire. Praises and adoration can make you a local champion.

Yes, I've Dumped PDP & I'm Now In APC ––Governor Wamakko

There has been speculations in the media that Sokoto State Governor, Aliyu Wamakko, is not part of the merger between the New PDP and the APC, but the governor, who has been out of the country, is back and he has come out open to confirmed that he has indeed dumped the PDP and joined the APC.

Below is what Governor Wamakko told Journalists at the Government House in Sokoto:

“You asked if I am part of the decision of the New PDP and the G-7 governors to form a merger with the APC and I say to you, loud and clear, YES! I am fully part of the decision. 

“It is true that when the nPDP and the G-7 governors made the declaration, I was away in Senegal. But there was a meeting in that regard of which I was part. So, I am involved, I am part and parcel of it!”

I'm Ready To Act Nude —Nollywood Actress Queeneth Hilbert

Ghen ghen!! Nigerians, I won't you all to know that you now have a sister who says she is ready to go all out in her acting career and do whatever it takes, even acting completely nude. Her name is Queeneth Hilbert and she has been a model all these year before joining Nollywood. Read what she told a report below...

Where are you from? 

I am from Nigeria.

What part of Nigeria are you from?
I think the fact that I said I’m from Nigeria is okay. Anyway my father is Lebanese while my mother is from Ebonyi State.

Would you mind acting semi-nude, or being specific, on pant and bra?

I don’t mind, if the money is right, why not? The problem with Nigerians is that most of us are hypocrites. This same pant and bra is the reason some of them buy or rent Hollywood movies. What is wrong in someone being free, doing his or her job? Some actresses would want to act a role but they will be like, I don’t want to be criticized. I don’t believe in all that.

The Okoye boys in South Africa for the Channel O awards

This is the first pic of Jude Okoye with his brothers Peter and Paul Okoye since his absence at Peter's wedding to Lola two weeks ago. Peter has since said reports that his family does not support his marriage to Lola Omotayo is ridiculous.

He told Encomuim magazine;

"I saw some of those reports and was full of laughter. Everybody is just laughing because the reports are like comedy to us. Honestly, there is no iota of truth in the rumour. But it’s one of the prices you pay as a celebrity, so I remain focused.

Nollywood Drama: Genevieve Nnaji & Omotola Jalade Still Battling For Supremacy?

supremacy between top actresses Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde dragged for many years, before they played alongside each other in the award winning movie, Ije, a development that made people to conclude that both parties have let the sleeping dog lie.

It was believed that the two movie stars have become friends when the National President of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ibinabo Fiberesima stepped into all the grievances between the actresses shortly after her inauguration.

However, investigations show that the beautiful Nollywood actresses are still not friends. Recall that Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was named Most Influential Nigerian by Time Magazine early this year. As it could be, Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the guild where the actress has remained loyal to for many years decided to celebrate and honour her.

Guess what? Genevieve Nnaji was not only absent from the event but also close friends disclosed that she was angry for the accolades showered on Omotola. Sources say the Imo born screen diva is still angry with the organisers of the event till today.

Again, the talented actress, Ms. Genevieve was among the lucky Nollywood practitioners who were honored on Wednesday November 27, 2013 at Grand Awards of Nollywood @20, a situation that has been questioned by many people from Omotola’s camp. According to them, Genevieve is not supposed to be honored for her contributions in movie industry without Omotola’s name appearing on the same list. “Omotola’s name was omitted.” They say.

Simply because Omotola’s name was not in the list, she was nowhere near the venue of this grand event, as an invitation must have been sent to her weeks before yesterday.

There are strong speculations that Omotola’s name was intentionally omitted from the event to bring Genevieve Nnaji back.

Beautiful Photos From Tiwa Savage’s Wedding: “My husband has a sweet heart” – Tiwa Savage Balogun

Tiwa Savage has this to say about her husband “He is my soul mate, my brother, my business partner, my baby DADDY and my lover…when you see him, you think he is this tough guy who always means business, but he has a sweet heart and is very playful.” Enjoy the official photos (courtesy of Bellanaija), they are very beautiful and lovely!

Photo: “See ladies tearing off my shirt” – Iyanya Mbuk ...lmao

Musician Iyanya Mbuk was ‘attacked’ on stage at one of the recent gigs: the yelling female fans grabbed and pulled his shirt while he tried to perform. Iyanya knows how to make ladies go crazy: they see him – they already go crazy, but this time it looked like Iyanya was about to jump out of his skin. The musician posted the photo on his Instagram page and tagged it, “See ladies tearing off my shirt.”

Comedian AY and wife celebrate 5th wedding anniversary (photos)

Happy wedding anniversary to comedian AY and his beautiful wife. Comedian AY says “I am thanking God for the celebration of love on this day. It’s been 5 years of saying “I DO” and 9 years of companionship…the lord has been good to us” and shared these lovely photos

Abuja court sentences Lebanese to life imprisonment for terrorism

A Federal High Court in Abuja today sentenced Talal Ahmad Roda (pictured above), one of the three Lebanese men arrested in May 2013 in connection with illegal possessions of weapon, to life imprisonment. Mr Roda was arrested after a large cache of arms was found in a bunker during a raid on his residence. He was found guilty of all 5 counts of illegal possession of weapons and conspiracy.

Two other men, Mustapha Fawaz, the owner Amigo Supermarket in Abuja and Abdallah Tahini, who were also charged with possession of illegal weapons, were set free by the court. See photos from the trial after the cut...

Why PDP Lawmakers Who Join APC Won’t Lose Their Seats

“We have read reports that members of the National Assembly that follow us to APC will lose their seats. This cannot happen as it will be at variance with the relevant sections of our Constitution and electoral laws that guarantee the safety of the members of the National Assembly once their parent party is in crisis as PDP is at the moment. 

“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no danger of their losing their seats as made clear by sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) in relation to the status of members of a legislative house (state and national) who defect from the political parties from which they were elected to join another political party.”

Governor Adams Oshiomhole apologizes over comments to a widow

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo today Friday November 29th apologized for the comments he made to a widow in Benin during an inspection tour on Mission Road, in the state capital, a fortnight ago.

Oshiomhole said that he now regretted the comments which had become the subject of discourse in the social media. The Governor said that he made the comments in anger.

The governor’s apology was made when the leadership of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN), paid him a courtesy visit in Benin. Continue...

Rapper Ice Prince explains why he initially denied having a son

In an interview with Entertainment Express Showbiz Plus, Ice Prince explains why he initially denied having a son when the news made headlines in March 2012.

"It was complicated back then, I didn’t really know what was happening and I wasn’t sure of certain things. So the best I had to do then was deny it and sort out things first. Now I know he is my child and I have done everything as a father ever since.

Ice Prince also explains his relationship with his baby mama, Bimbo Babatunde.

"I speak with her often and it is usually about the baby. That is all for now.

US rapper Wale explains why he's never been to Nigeria until now

In a radio chat with Toolz on Beatfm yesterday, Wale said the reason he's never been to Nigeria until now was because his parents, who are both from Ondo state, were so poor they couldn't afford a bring him home.

"I grew up poor. We lived in DC, in the projects. Getting a ticket to Nigeria on $20, 000 income yearly, to my family that wasn't really... you know...like I was a 15 year old with a decent job, I'm not going to save up to go to Nigeria. That wasn't what I was thinking when I was that age. And then I was in college and the money tight right then. And then I get this record deal when I dropped out of school, you're running around so much you don't even have time to see your own parents"

Stella Oduah’s armoured cars will buy 51 police patrol vehicles' -Gov Fashola

During the 7th annual Town Hall Meeting on Security held in Lagos, Governor Fashola said the two BMW cars bought for Stella Oduah will purchase 51 patrol vehicles for the Nigerian Police.

“It is sad to know that the Federal Government that allocate three patrol vehicles for one state police command of 370, 000 police men, is unable to resolve how N255 million was used to purchase 2 saloon vehicles for one officer. It is a very grave irony. The cost of average vehicle needed to patrol the state is just N5 million. And with such fund, we will have put at least 51 patrol vehicles on the road, patrolling the streets of Lagos.”

"In spite of all this, they resist the idea of a state police. The money from the fund was in the last one year used to provide vehicles for the Nigerian Prison Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, National Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC and indeed the airport wing of the Nigerian police, is funded from this money. And it is the same aviation ministry that manage the airport that we had this very odious car scandal of N255 million.”

2015: Why Professor Jega Must Go ––Buhari, Akande, Tinubu

Police barricade on their way and the sun blazing above, All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders marched on the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Thursday.

Leading the way were former Head of State Muhammadu Buhari, APC Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) former chairman Chief Ogbonnaya Onu and many others.

But what exactly is their mission and their demands?

Tony Anenih Cries Out: Our Governors Move To APC Is Painful

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih, has described the defection of five governors of the party to the All Progressives Congress as a very painful development.

“Indeed, I had expected the governors to stay on in the party which offered them a unique opportunity to serve their people. Surprisingly, they decided to abandon their home and platform to take up tenancy in an opposition party even when it was apparent that the effort of Mr. President for genuine reconciliation was enough for them to see good reason to show restraint and understanding."

Reno Omokri says Pres. Jonathan didn't fly Asari Dokubo in private jet

Read the earlier report

PHOTOS: Don Jazzy, D’banj Reunite For Studio Session With Wale, Olamide, Kay Switch

American artist Olubowale Victor Akintimehin , Popularly known as Wale is currently in Nigeria for the Johnnie Walker show being held on the 30th of November in Lagos. Don Jazzy shared some pictures of their studio time yesterday night and it’s great to see Dbanj’ in the mix. We’re sensing a reunion sometime soon for former label mates Don Jazzy and D’banj.

What a shame! Gov Oshiomhole tells a crying widow to 'go and die'!

You're a widow, go and die!" That's what Governor Adams Oshiomhole said to widow during a sanitation exercise of Benin City with some state officials recently. The woman was hawking on the road side which is illegal in the state but to tell her to go and die after she knelt in front of him, crying and begging him not to seize her little means of livelihood, is just cold-hearted.

Shame on you Mr Governor! I'm so mad at the way he treated this woman. Wasn't he once a labour leader? Are these the kind of leaders we have? No compassion, no kindness? What a damn shame! See the video after the cut..

Asari Dokubo released in Benin Rep., flown to Abuja in private jet

Asari Dokubo has been released two days after he was arrested in Benin Republic. The leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force was reportedly released early this morning after President Jonathan intervened on his behalf with the President of Benin Republic, Yayi Boni.

Sahara Reporters reports that President Jonathan then deployed a private jet to ferry Mr. Dokubo to Abuja a few hours after his release

PHOTO: ‘Missing My Kings, Zino and Nino’- Annie Idibia

Heavily pregnant Annie Idibia is currently in the United States where she went for the delivery her second child with hubby Tuface Idibia. She shared a photo of herself, her daughter and Tuface Idibia’s sons from Sumbo which she tagged “missing my kings, Zino and Nino”.

ASUU Says Jonathan Is A Joker, Insists Threat Can't End Strike

The Goodluck Jonathan administration has given the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, one week ultimatum to call off the ongoing strike or risk mass sack. The directive was given on Thursday on behalf of the government, in Abuja, by the acting Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike.

But in a swift reaction, ASUU rubbished the threat by the Jonathan Government to sack any lecturer who fails to report back to school on December 4, 2013. While condemning the threat, ASUU said:

“It is a pity if the federal government is not willing to perfect the resolutions reached with union. This is why we find it difficult to trust our leaders by their words. How can someone be threatening to sack lecturers when universities are already short-staffed by almost 60,000? We are not in Military era. The Military tried it and failed. This one will fail again.”

Photos From APC Protest Against Electoral Fraud In Abuja

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took to the streets of Abuja to protest the electoral fraud in the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State, thus showing the way to Nigerians that they can indeed impress it upon those in government to do the right thing. Almost all APC strongmen were present.

Check out more photos from the Abuja protest below...

Why I Dumped PDP and Join APC ––Governor Amaechi

Governor Rotimi Amaechi says he will use everything at his disposal to protect Rivers peoples' interest!

REVEALED: PDP Governors & APC Strike Power-Sharing Deal

The merger between the APC and the five of the G-7 governors is still on course and with the way the PDP in Abuja is talking tough, the remaining two governors may soon join the train, AMEBO FM gathered. The new Peoples Democratic Party said on Wednesday that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the All Progressives Congress that will prevent any clash of interest in future.

According to an insider in the party: “We have agreed that the New PDP governors would control the APC structures in their states. For Kano and Sokoto, we will reconcile the governors and their predecessors.”

Photo: Rapper Wale live at Mavin Studio with D'banj and Don Jazzy

Olamide and Kay Switch are also in the pic. Hopefully we will be getting new music from Don Jazzy and D'banj. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Newly Weds Tiwa and Teebillz make first post-wedding appearance

The newly married couple made an appearance at the premiere of the MTV’s Shuga which held last night at Silverbird Cinemas in Victoria Island. Tiwa looks quite radiant and happy. See more pics after the cut…

Lamar Odom reportedly demands $10m to end his marriage to Khloe

This report is from National Enquirer so maybe y'all should take it with a pinch of salt..:-). They are  claiming Lamar is demanding $10million in hush money from Khloe plus he wants his ring back..

From The National Enquirer

Lamar Odom is demanding $10 million to end his 4-year marriage to Khloe Kardashian!

Sources say the troubled NBA star has also taken a page out of his fellow hoopster Kris Humphries’ playbook by demanding Khloe’s $875,000 engagement ring back before he’ll agree to zip his lips about the K-clan’s secrets. Humphries got Kim Kardashian to return her $2 million engagement ring as part of their divorce agreement following their 72- day marriage in 2011. Odom, 34, laid out his conditions after “momager” Kris Jenner ordered Khloe, 29, to sit down with their attorneys and hammer out a divorce deal, an insider says.

Nigerian who posted rap video on YouTube glorifying gang culture jailed for 22 years

 

A 21 year old Nigerian named Kayode Oshin (pictured right), who uploaded a video on YouTube boasting about trying to murder a rival with a machine gun was jailed for 22 years yesterday, Daily Mail reports. His accomplice, Junior Tahir-Akinyele (pictured left) was jailed for 14 years.

"Kayode Oshin, 21, attempted to assassinate Yassin Zouaiou with a Mac 10 in a feud over drugs and money in Hounslow, west London, after being enticed into a world of gang culture and crime’, a court heard.

Mr Zouaiou survived when the gun jammed - but a single bullet was fired, hitting his brother Mohammed Ali Subhani in the neck. But Oshin then posted a rap video bragging about the shooting on YouTube.

Photos: Mysterious healing river appears in Enugu state

Biko have you people heard of the River with healing powers that mysteriously appeared in a community in Enugu State? Well, now you have heard, so grab a can and head down there or go for a swim while offer lasts...:-). OK, let's get serious! A River with 'healing powers' (according to the people of the community) mysteriously appeared in a community in Enugu State called Nachi, in Udi LGA. The river, now called Orimiri Jordan (River Jordan) was first seen on Nov. 11th. Continue..

PHOTO: Kim Kardashian “DATE NIGHT” look

Kanye West is a man truly and crazily in love. In a radio interview with Angie Martinez yesterday, Kanye said he isn’t worried about how his relationship with Kim K is affecting his career, saying she’s so beautiful it doesn’t matter if she is uncool. ‘I don’t give a f*** what type of jacket she got on. Ladies and gentlemen y’all acting like this ain’t the most beautiful woman of all time! Arguably of human existence. The top ten of human existence.’ Kanye also said dating Kim has taught...

joke of the day....lmao

if your love is still @first sight......let me hear u say uhm uhm uhm....lol

Reps Speaker, Tambuwal, Says Members Can Now Join APC

The tsunami which swept through the political landscape in Abuja on Tuesday afternoon is set to hit the chamber of the National Assembly, with the House of Representatives as the starting point of the move.

Reacting to the merger of the All Progress Congress and the new PDP leadership, the Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, welcomed the development and declare the floor open for any of the members who are ready to join the merger, officially.

In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, he said: "Members of Parliament will decide collectively on when to defect. They have their internal process if they decide to cross carpet."

Why Jonathan Should Start Preparing To Vacate Aso Rock

Late Tuesday morning, at about 11:46, the National Chairman of the New Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, formally announced the merger of the party with the All Progressives Congress (APC). The merger was contained in a communiqué which Alhaji Baraje read to journalists at the end of a meeting between the leadership of New PDP and that of the APC held at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.

The communiqué signed by Bisi Akande the APC National Chairman and Kawu Abubakar Baraje the National Chairman of NPDP reads, “A meeting of the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, and the new PDP met this morning at the residence of the Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in Abuja and after exhaustive deliberations the two parties agreed to merge in order to rescue our fledgling democracy and the nation” 

Now, we have reached the stage that we can only say: “PDP, your sinking ship has been abandoned to you! You brought this misfortune upon yourself, now you must bear it alone!”

Hilarious Tweet: Comedian Saka and Money Loving Igbo Pastor

Oh no...why should that Igbo Pastor name his twins "Tithe and Offering" nau? **LWKMD*

let us pray

Photo: Don’t Blush!!! As Newly Wed Peter Okoye kisses Tanzanian fan on stage,gives her his wristwatch

Newly married Peter Okoye made a Tanzania fan so happy when he brought her on stage and kissed her ..The way he blocked it eh..looks like a bite to me” lol .He even gave her his wristwatch