Monday 30 December 2013
Mercy Johnson Makes 5000 Widows In Husband’s Home Town Happy [PHOTOS]
Scientists Discovered Drugs That Blocks AIDS
“Gladstone has showed how the body’s own immune response to HIV causes CD4 T cell death via a pathway triggering inflammation, and secondly by identifying the host DNA sensor that detects the viral DNA and triggers this death response,” said Dr. Robert F.Further, they have identified an existing anti-inflammatory drug that in laboratory tests blocks the death of these cells — and now are planning a Phase 2 clinical trial to determine if this drug or a similar drug can prevent HIV-infected people from developing AIDS.
Nigerian Police Officers Living Like Refugees
In a chat with this correspondent in the drinks joint, she laments that her experience over the years in service has made her desist from raising her hopes too high over improvement in welfare of policemen and women.
“Do I need to explain how I feel about the state of the barracks where we (policemen and women) live in? You have seen it all yourself here. It is the same situation in many places. Please, let’s talk about other things because it appears that we have long been forgotten,” she laments as she sips a glass of beer.
Nigerian man killed in India, Simeon Obodo, buried in his hometown
A representative of the family, Ejike Esinkoye, disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday.
Mr. Esinkoye, who said the funeral service of Mr. Obodo took place on Monday at St Paul’s Catholic parish Obogwe-Umunwaku, expressed dismay that the Federal Government did not send any official delegation to the burial.
Jude Okoye hints at getting married in 2014
Princess Adetutu Adeside-Ojie's position is said to be temporary pending when a new king emerges. She was installed after several traditional rites for the passage of her late father came to conclusion recently. The 36 year old new monarch lived abroad most of her life and holds a degree in pharmacy from the Texas Southern University, Houston Texas.
Until her appointment as the Kingdom's regent, Princess Adetutu worked as a clinical pharmacist with the University Health system, Hospital in San Antonto Texas. She is married with three children
Wole Soyinka's second daughter, Iyetade dies at 48
She leaves behind two children and her parents. May her soul rest in peace...amen.
Pastor Tunde Bakare reportedly rejects cow from the Presidency
Headies Controversy: Burna Boy Storms Off After Loss To Sean Tizzle
Cardinal Okojie reacts to Chris Okotie's attack on Catholics
Reacting, Cardinal Okojie said Okotie needs to watch what he says or he'll be disgraced
“It is always good to talk on what you know, not on what you do not know. The problem we have today is that a lot of people put their mouth in what does not concern them because they want people to know that they too are there; that they can be reckoned with.
“I don’t think that is the way to do things, no. I think the best thing is to always put your mouth where God puts it, if you don’t want to be disgraced.” Okojie said
Musicians Who Ruled 2013
The rapper’s many hit songs include Jale, Street Love, Jesu O kola, Durosoke, Stupid Love, First of All and Ilefo Illuminati. The 24-year-old star acquired a brand new 2013 Range Rover Sport. He also topped the winners’ list at the 2013 Nigerian Entertainment Awards in New York, US, with three awards.
The wordsmith who is clearly good with metaphors, is a delight to watch anyday, anytime.
Iyanya
Rave of the moment, Iyanya, initially made news headlines due to his failed romance with two popular actresses. Fortunately, Kukere has taken him to the next level.
The singer who considers 2013 his best year ever, sealed mouth-watering endorsement deals with MTN, Zinox Computers and Solo Phones, while his appearance fees also tripled in 2013.
F1 legend Michael Schumacher fighting for his life following horrific skiing accident
Doctors who treated the seven-time Formula One world champion said he would ‘have died’ had he not been wearing a crash helmet. But despite the helmet, Michael Schumacher suffered serious head injuries that has left him in a coma since the accident. The German driver required immediate brain surgery as he got to the hospital and is currently being kept in an induced coma, officials said.
"Michael Schumacher was the victim of very serious trauma. He was very agitated when he arrived and we decided he was in a critical situation and he quickly went into a coma. The neurosurgical treatment he received brought us quite a lot of information. We had to operate urgently to release some pressure in his head. Unfortunately, he has some lesions within his brain. We judge him to be in a very serious situation. We cannot predict the future for Michael Schumacher." Continue...
Akure Kingdom gets new female monarch
The first daughter of late Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida,
who died of an undisclosed ailment on the 2nd of December, has been made
the he new traditional ruler of Akure Kingdom.
Princess Adetutu Adeside-Ojie's position is said to be temporary pending when a new king emerges. She was installed after several traditional rites for the passage of her late father came to conclusion recently. The 36 year old new monarch lived abroad most of her life and holds a degree in pharmacy from the Texas Southern University, Houston Texas.
Until her appointment as the Kingdom's regent, Princess Adetutu worked as a clinical pharmacist with the University Health system, Hospital in San Antonto Texas. She is married with three children.
Princess Adetutu Adeside-Ojie's position is said to be temporary pending when a new king emerges. She was installed after several traditional rites for the passage of her late father came to conclusion recently. The 36 year old new monarch lived abroad most of her life and holds a degree in pharmacy from the Texas Southern University, Houston Texas.
Until her appointment as the Kingdom's regent, Princess Adetutu worked as a clinical pharmacist with the University Health system, Hospital in San Antonto Texas. She is married with three children.
Photos: Patience Jonathan's alleged billion naira hotel under construction in Yenagoa
This is the billion naira hotel under construction in Yenagoa, Bayelsa
state allegedly owned by the First Lady of Nigeria, Mama Peace. I got
the stills from a video shot by Kayode Ogundamisi for Sahara TV. You
will find more photos after the cut...
Also see photos of the massive family compound of the Jonathans which is
under full military guard in Otueke in Bayelsa State after the cut...
Boko Haram kills eight in bachelor party attack in Maiduguri
An eyewitness who survived the attack said the men came in two motorcycles, joined the party like they were guests and before anyone knew what was going on, they brought out their rifles and started shooting indiscriminately. They fled the scene after making sure several people were dead.
The Politics and Powerful Men That Will Define The New Year
In effect, the major issues in the polity set to spill over from 2013 are mostly wrapped around the PDP and the raging broom revolution championed by the APC that is taking over in a grand style.
The Obasanjo-Jonathan Rivalry
No doubt, the exchange of letters between former president Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan capped all political intrigues this year. Obasanjo, who played a momentous role in the political life of the president, had on December 2, 2013, written a vitriolic letter to the nation’s number one citizen.
Nollywood Diva, Chika Ike Gets Chieftancy Title In Enugu – Photos
How To Manage Your In-Laws and Live In Peace
The easiest way for one to avoid in-law problems is to...
Establish friendly but strict boundaries. But for these boundaries to work, you and your man both have to enforce them. If that were easy to do and he could be relied on, there would not be the tension that exists. Add to this mess, fundamental personality conflicts, and you have the basis for something that could destroy your relationship.
Nollywood Life: Rich Industry, Poor Actors and Actresses
Whoever has seen Kayode Odumosu, known widely by his stage name Pa Kasumu in any of his numerous films, would believe the veteran actor epitomises the perfect life. Sometimes, he was the rich and influential father and at another time, he rose from grass to grace. But most of the time, he was the voice of reason, intelligent, a disciplinarian and an honest fellow. Many envied him and thought that Pa Kasumu, now 60 years old, must be very rich.
That was Pa Kasumu, the veteran actor in Nigeria’s make-believe world called Nollywood. To know Kayode Odumosu, you will have to alight from your day dream of cozy world of wealth and glamour, the mansion in Lekki, fine clothes and easy life. You will have to descend into the often dangerous and perilous streets of Mushin, a ‘ghetto’ in Lagos where even the average Nigerian may not contemplate as a place of permanent abode.
Presidency Falls Out With Amaechi
“Governor Amaechi knows what he is talking about and this is not just a claim; it is what is happening. There are indices the governor will use to buttress his point. We will not make many comments now until the invitation from the NHRC comes.
“One thing you should know is that Governor Amaechi does not say one thing today on an issue and say another thing tomorrow on the same issue. You are aware of the battle between us and the police. Considering all we have passed through in the hands of the police, would anybody doubt the fact that the governor is on the Presidency’s watch list?”
Amaechi had opened up recently, saying: “I read the President’s letter;
he said Obasanjo should prove and name those on the list. I am number
one on the list. I am number one.”
Kanye West buys mini Lamborghini for 6 months daughter (Photo)
Kim posted the pic above on instagram yesterday, with the caption ''Like father like daughter''.
Tonto Dikeh, Funke Akindele, Florence Ita- Giwa, Others Shine at Calabar Carnival – Photos
Uche Jombo marks birthday with husband (photo)
Female Comedian Princess 7-Month-Old Marriage Crashes
It is sad but it has happened! The seven-month marriage between Oluwadamilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess and Adeshola Jeremiah has crashed as the busty comedian say she and her young husband have gone their separate ways due to “irreconcilable differences”.
It was gathered that the marriage had not been a bed of roses as both parties had been having incessant fights, which necessitated family and friends intervening on several occasions.
Princess, a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos, got married on May 8, 2013.
Confirming her marriage break up, Princess said: “It is true, my marriage has ended. We got married in May. We tried to work it out but we couldn’t. It happened a while ago. It is not easy for a marriage to end. All the excitement of marriage has passed. We wanted to keep it out of the public for a while.”
Thursday 26 December 2013
PHOTOS: Iyanya Hosts All-White Private Boat Party
Meet The 5 Richest Contemporary Entertainers In Nigeria
Ventures Africa has compiled a list of the 5 richest contemporary Nigerian entertainers. Check it out below: Tuface: Born Innocent Idibia, the former member of the band, Plantashun Boyz, is among the richest artists in the industry. With two platinum records already behind him, Tuface (2Face) is speculated to be worth about 550 million naira ($3.47 million). He has had endorsement deals from companies such as Guinness, which earned him 20 million naira ($125,000) and Airtel, which earned him 22 million naira ($139,000). He was also rumoured...
Check it out below:
Graphic photos: Househelp forcefully delivers 6-month old baby
Recently, while the lady was engrossed with a TV programme, her daughter needed attention and she called the help more than three times and the help kept responding that she was in the toilet. When it became unnecessarily too long, she tiptoed into the help's room and opened the toilet door. To her horror, she met the help squatting with blood all over the bathroom with a stillborn newly delivered baby hanging in-between her legs. She screamed and ran out of her apartment into the street. The entire neighbourhood came out and it took the intervention of neighbours to calm her down. The neighbours also helped rushed the help to the hospital. While in the hospital, she refused treatment and claimed she drank herbs and was given some to insert in her vagina to force the baby out. The help said she was warned not to allow orthodox medical treatment.
Missing money: Controversy trails death of banker in car crash
Ben, who worked with Diamond Bank, Gwarimpa, Abuja, was
said to have had about N2million cash in the trunk of his car at the
time of the accident, but the bulk of the money has yet to
be recovered, according to his family. His body and wrecked car were
evacuated from the scene of the accident by the police, who said they
only recovered N800, 000. The late banker's family, who has since been
buried, insists there was more money in the car. Continue...and nore pix after d cut
Nigeria does not belong to any politician or group of politicians - Pres Jonathan
“We politicians that think we own this country and are already thinking about next election; we are doing what we ought not to do; making statement we ought not to make and writing letters we are supposed not to write.
“This country belongs to our statesmen, traditional rulers, religious leaders, our men, our women, our youths. Nigeria does not belong to any politician or group of politicians. So, we will continue to urge the clergymen to pray for this country.” Jonathan said
Lebanese boss beats up pregnant factory worker in Lagos, woman loses 7-month pregnancy
Like many Nigerians working under
similar conditions, took everything calmly even though she complained to
her close friends that she was in deep pain put up a bold face and
continued with her duty, bearing the shame and physical assault in her
stride all in a bid to secure her job and that of two of her siblings
who also works in the company.
However; when the news of her assault
reached her two siblings; they made an attempt to retaliate on her
behalf, Ossai dissuaded them from physically roughing up Noine, begging
them to consider the financial burden they bear with the twelve thousand
naira month salary paid each of them, as any attempt to confront Noine
will eventually lead to their collective loss of income, a situation
they cannot cope with giving the fact that they have an aged sick mother
to take care off as well as other regular and emerging bills to pay.
Pregnant Ossai was helped home by some
of her co-workers and her siblings that day; she resumed work the next
day a Saturday 14th December even as the pain continued intermittently,
even in pains and being pregnant, she carried out her supervisory
cleaning assignments in order to save the family income. On Sunday she
rested at home being a work free day even as the pain increased. She
resumed on Monday but the pain had increased considerably and she could
not carry out her cleaning supervisory assignments, at a point she
leaned on the mop stick and clutched her stomach. By 10 pm on Monday she
noticed patches of blood on her underwear, the flow progressed steadily
and rapidly into clots of blood dripping out of her.
Nigerian doctor attacks female patient who disagreed with diagnosis
Dr Abiodun Bale, 42, (pictured above) grabbed Sheena Cunningham as she tried to leave his consultation room in tears after they argued over treatment for a facial condition.
The doctor from Nigeria denied assault when he appeared in court but was found guilty after a two-day trial. He was given a six-month conditional discharge but will face a disciplinary hearing at work and could lose his job.
Bale, who qualified as a doctor at the University of Lagos in 1995, worked as a gynaecologist in his home country before coming to Britain and registering with the General Medical Council in 2006.He was given a licence to practice here in November 2009 and was on a placement, for specialty GP training, at Hyndburn Medical Practice in Accrington, Lancashire, when the assault happened on March 26.
Frank Edoho & new wife Sandra Onyenaucheya expecting first child
Mother of one, Sandra, and father of three Frank got married last year and were even rumoured to have quietly done their traditional wedding two weeks back. Sandra shared photos from her baby shower, which held on Sunday December 22nd, on her Facebook page.
Justin Bieber confirms he's officially retiring from music
He made the announcement on Twitter just a week after he told a radio station that he planned to quit music. "After the new album, I'm actually retiring, man. I'm retiring," he told Power 106 on Dec 17.
Tuesday 24 December 2013
One of Nigeria's hairiest women, Queen Okafor, tells her story
In this Sun interview, Queen talks about the challenges of living with such unique features and how she's dealt with it all these years. Find her sad and heartwarming story below...
“My name is Queen Nonyerem Okafor. I am from Anambra State. We are five children from our parents, three girls and two boys. I inherited the hairs from my mum and it runs in the family. Once you get to 21 to 23 years in our family, you start experiencing hair growth. I am 26 years old now, when I was in secondary school, much hairs were not on my body. It started when I finished my secondary school. I am not granting you this interview as if I need help or money, no! I want to tell my story and what it means to be a hairy woman. All I need is for an NGO to take up my case as a woman with abnormal conditions and also to act in the movie industry.” Continue...
Import waiver granted First Lady to import 200 cars: Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala replies Sahara Reporters
The revised waivers policy replaces the old regime of individual waivers with the objective of boosting key sectors such as agriculture, power, gas and mines/steel. The strategy is to deploy waivers as a stronger tool of economic development.
Part
of the information published by the Federal Ministry of Finance was a
list of state governments, private sector organizations and other
institutions which were granted waivers to bring in vehicles for various
events including sports festivals, conferences and workshops. This
practice did not begin with the Jonathan administration.
Beneficiaries
of the waivers for vehicle imports include state governments such as
Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Lagos as well as organizations such as the
continental First Ladies Forum which was granted a waiver for vehicles
required for their event hosted by Nigeria. The First Lady did not in
any way personally benefit from this waiver.
It
is important to recall the fact that the country has a nascent leasing
industry and no company in the sector currently has the quantity and
quality of vehicles required for such events. Government is encouraging
private sector organizations with the requisite focus and expertise in
this area and the hope is that soon it would no longer be necessary to
grant such waivers.
Photos: Governor Fashola pays condolence visit to the Ogunros
I Have Done My Duty To You ––Obasanjo Tells Jonathan
Obasanjo’s spokesman, Tunde Oladunjoye, told newsmen today at the hilltop residence that Obasanjo will not further trade words with Jonathan, nor dignify his letter with a fresh response.
“I will maintain my serenity, because by this letter I have done my duty to you as I have always done, to your government, to the party, PDP, and to our country, Nigeria”.
Obasanjo in envisaging Jonathan’s response had clearly stated what his position will be: he will play mute.
In a statement on Monday, his spokesman said:
"Since the publication of the letter written by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, which was in response to the letter earlier written by the revered former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, we have received several requests from local and international media, asking to know Chief Obasanjo’s reaction...
"Chief Obasanjo acknowledges Mr President’s letter/response, however, Baba as he already indicated in his December, 2, 2013, letter does not wish to make further comments beyond the contents of his last
letter to Mr President or react to the said letter/response from Goodluck Ebele Jonathan."
Plane that broke down on Abuja runway was carrying bulletproof cars
In a bid to clear the air, the Embassy released a press release stating the content and who owned them. The statement in part reads
“The goods were a portion of a supply contract for 10 bullet-proof cars to a government agency in Nigeria, which were to be conveyed from Sharjah (UAE) via Abuja, through Fast Forward Cargo US UAC, to Defence Industries of Nigeria (DICON), 45 Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna, through the company’s contact person: Mr Nwajpudu Livinston/CCC. The goods were manufactured in South Africa.”The aircraft broke down at about 9.19 pm on the runway immediately it landed. Security officials and agencies have kept mum on the issue since the incident happened.
Monday 23 December 2013
Video Director Moe Musa Loses Father in ‘Horrific Car Accident’
Meet America's first openly gay Imam
"Being an openly gay imam and having been identified as such, I do get a lot of feedback and also kickback, but that's OK,” he said. “I think that when people are unfamiliar with things, they tend to have an emotional knee-jerk reaction to it. Sometimes necessity is the mother of invention. And because of the necessity in our community, that's why I came into this particular role."Abdulah, who says he told his parents he was gay at age 15, converted to Islam at the age of 33 and went on to study the religion in Egypt, Jordan and Syria. Asked what was his first spiritual act as an Imam, Abdulahi says it was the funeral for a gay Muslim who had died of AIDS.
Amaechi Gives Jonathan One Condition To Forgive Him
Amaechi said, “We gave the President nearly 2.1 million votes. Let him tell us one project he has done for us. But the President cannot.
"I have challenged the President that I belong to APC...
If he wants me back in PDP let him return the oil wells to the Kalabari people and I will come back. Instead, he will take more. One of our sons, a Kalabari son, said the oil wells were taken under Rufus Ada-George. Tell him I say he is lying. He never served in any government. I served under Ada-George government and there was no oil well taken from Rivers State then.
“I served under Dr. Peter Odili. The oil well was taken in 2006. They put the money in an escrow account and by 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, they took all the money and gave to our brothers and converted Soku to Bayelsa.”Amaechi said he can forgive and reconsider PDP and the Jonathan government if the president would return all Rivers oil wells ceded to his home state of Bayelsa.
The governor, who stated this on Monday during a mass rally organised by the APC at Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt, said despite the 2.1 million votes Jonathan received in the state in 2011, the Federal Government had not executed one single project in Rivers
Photos: Women groups protest against torture of Ejigbo women, petitions Lagos Assembly
EFCC Arrests Speaker of Kano House of Assembly, and 11 others
Arrested alongside the Speaker are the Deputy Speaker, Isyaku Ali Danja, the Chief Whip, Deputy Chief Whip, Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Deputy Minority Leader, Chairman House Committee on Appropriation, Chairman House Committee on Finance and Clerk of the House. Continue...
Vin Diesel shares F&F 7 release date and last scene shot with Paul Walker
"It was the last scene we filmed together. There was a unique sense of completion, of pride we shared... in the film we were now completing... the magic captured... and, in just how far we've come...," Vin Diesel wrote on his Facebook pageHe then announced the release date for the seventh installment of the Fast and Furious franchise "Fast and Furious 7 will be released . . .April 10th 2015! P.s. He'd want you to know first" He wrote
Fast and Furious 7 was originally slated for a July 2014 release, but because of Paul's sudden death, production was put on indefinite hold. Universal Pictures confirmed that Paul will appear in the latest sequel, using footage shot before he died.
Meanwhile TMZ reports that a group of fans are trying to rename the street he died on to 'Walker Rodas Memorial Parkway' but residents of the area have rejected the idea, saying Paul and his friend did nothing for their community and don't deserve to have the street named after them. The petition to re-name the street after Paul so far has over 2000 signatures.
Canadian singer claims Beyonce jacked her video concept
A few days ago, Canadian rocker Anjulie posted a sarcastic Tweet saying she was honored to be the inspiration for Beyonce's Superpower video. The singer posted her own 2011 video and Beyonce's version and asked her fans to compare. Beyonce's camp hasn't responded to the claims yet. Check out the two videos after the cut and tell us if you see similiarities...
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