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Saturday, 31 January 2015
Confirmed! Bruce Jenner is becoming a Woman
After months of speculation, Kim Kardashian almost let the cat out of the bag when she said Bruce's sex change rumours is for his to address and is his journey. Now, People magazine has confirmed the rumours as rue...
"Bruce is transitioning to a woman," says a source close to the family. "He is finally happy and his family is accepting of what he's doing. He's in such a great space. That's why it's the perfect time to do something like this."And according to a different Jenner insider, the 65-year-old reality star is filming his momentous journey, to be shared with viewers on a docu-series this year.
Many Actors Have Been Chased out of the Government House for Begging-Mr Ibu
John Okafor known as Mr Ibu has taken a swipe at the Actors Guild of Nigeria,calling their leaders sycophants who chase after politicians for favours ..He aired his views in a new interview with Thisday..
What do you think is the problem facing Nollywood industry?
Nollywood is suffering from so many problems. One of these problems is the sycophancy from the industry’s leaders, the people in power. I mean the people running the industry are just running after politicians. Nollywood as a whole don’t have good leaders. All they do is attach themselves to politicians and seek for political office instead of restructuring the industry.
Boy attacked by dogs got infections at LASUTH – Indian hospital
Available information has shown that four-year-old Abraham Omonigho, who was attacked by two German shepherd dogs in Igando area of Lagos State, in September 2014, was infected while at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.
According to Punch, this was said by the medical personnel at the Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, an Indian medical facility in Telegana State, where Omonigho was flown to late November, 2014, after his father, Odia, took him out of LASUTH.
Check out Photos from Venezuela Tattoo Expo
Some extreme tattoo fanatics exhibiting at the Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, showed off their shocking modifications and colourings
They have had implants, extreme dental work and even dye injected into their eyeballs to make them look as menacing as possible.
The four-day event has seen people travel from across the globe to show their extreme modifications, with implants even to alter the shape of their skulls.
I know they say don't judge a book by it's cover but...See more photos below...
Kill our pilot and we'll execute ALL your prisoners - Jordan warns ISIS
The government has apparently warned that Sajida al-Rishawi and other jailed ISIS commanders would be 'quickly judged and sentenced' in revenge for Muath al-Kaseasbeh's death.
It comes after a deadline for a possible prisoner swap allegedly set by ISIS passed yesterday with no clue over the fate of al-Kaseasbeh or fellow Japanese hostage Kenji Goto.
If Jonathan loses, Nigeria will break - Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo)
Former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) has restated the resolve of the Niger Delta warlords to make Nigeria ungovernable if President Jonathan fails to return as president in next month's general election.
In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Bebenimibo, in Warri yesterday January 29th, Tompolo attacked Gen Theophilus Danjuma for calling for his arrest alongside Asari Dokubo and other Niger delta warlords. He said the treaty that merged the Northern and Southern protectorate of Nigeria expired last year and everyone should be grateful to President Jonathan for keeping Nigeria together. Part of his statement after the cut...but meanwhile, the presidency has condemned this war threat from Tompolo and others..
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Girl Falls to her Death after Boyfriend Proposed to Her on top of a Cliff
Culled from Daily Mail
A holidaymaker died in Ibiza after falling over a cliff as she celebrated a marriage proposal from her boyfriend.
Police say she lost her balance as she jumped up and down in excitement after her partner asked for her hand in marriage.
The pair, from Bulgaria, were at a beauty spot famed for its sunset views.
Dimitrina Dimitrova, 29, suffered a heart attack brought on by injuries caused by the 65ft fall in the tiny resort of Cala Tarida on Ibiza's west coast.
Tanzania’s Albinos Hunted Down like Animals and Sold by their own families For £50,000
What the love for money will cause in Africa, only God truly knows....Greed has driven husbands to turn on wives, parents to turn on own children as witch doctors are now turning albinos bodies into charms and potions as the presidential election approaches,in a trade allegedly fuelled by some of the country’s most powerful people.
The albino body parts are believed to bring wealth or luck and because of this, a lot of people are paying as much as $3,000 or $4,000 for a limb, or as much as $75,000 – about £50,000 – for the ‘full set’, a whole body in Tanzania.
Amaechi replies Jonathan: You Deserve that Empty Stadium
Governor Rotimi Amaechi is not wasting time, he has fired back through the APC in his state:
Wednesday’s re-election campaign rally in Port Harcourt by President Goodluck Jonathan has been described as a waste of time and an embarrassment. Reacting to the rally, the ruling party in the State, the APC, said the poor attendance only served to confirm the unpopularity of President Jonathan and his PDP in the State, while Jonathan merely ended up confirming APC’s claim that the President has done nothing to deserve the votes of Rivers people in the February 14 presidential election.
Here is the Real Goodluck Jonathan
While the Nigerian presidential campaign committee, led by the notorious Femi Fani-Kayode has released an nonfactual documentary that embarrasses journalism and media production in Nigeria and attempts to distort Nigeria's better parts of history to the present and future generations; we have produced the first in a set of fact based videos of the outstanding documentary, "The Real Goodluck Jonathan."
SHAME!!! AIT Takes Down Online Poll As Buhari Leads Jonathan By 79% Votes
African Independent Television (AIT) has suddenly removed a popular online poll where the All Progressives Congress party candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, was resoundingly beating President Goodluck Jonathan.
Buhari’s lead in the poll was despite the president’s shelling out of N5 million per daily showing of his sponsored documentary against Buhari that was being repeatedly shown on AIT stations across Nigeria, and online.
Guaranteeing Nigeria's Invincibility - Dr. David Leffler
Dr. David Leffler |
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Lupita Nyong’o & Her Somalian Boyfriend Breaks Up
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o is back on market as her relationship with Somalian rapper boyfriend K’Naan have hit the rock... The ex-couple who began dating at the beginning of last year, ended their relationship late last year as reported by US magazine.....
The magazine also reported that the 12 Years a Slave actress and Jared Leto might be just more than friends as both of who attended the 2015 SAG Awards afterparty that took place at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood on Sunday, Jan. 25, were seen getting very flirty.. It was also reported that Lupita was the one to break off her relationship from K'naan.
Buhari Beating Jonathan in AIT Online Poll by at Least 75%

An online poll set up by African Independent Television (AIT), a television station which belongs to one of President Goodluck Jonathan’s closest friends, has further underlined his unpopularity as the opposition candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, is currently defeating him by at least 75 per cent.
To add insult to injury, AIT has since last Saturday been running a documentary aimed at hurting the public perception of Buhari. The hour-long documentary, “The Real Buhari”, reportedly costs the Jonathan campaign N5 million each time it is aired.
To add insult to injury, AIT has since last Saturday been running a documentary aimed at hurting the public perception of Buhari. The hour-long documentary, “The Real Buhari”, reportedly costs the Jonathan campaign N5 million each time it is aired.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Don Jazzy was not interested in the Deal with Kanye West…He wasn’t comfortable around me – D’Banj
After seeing the trailer a few days ago, the first installment of D’Banj’s interview with Olisa Adibua on ‘The Truth’ is finally out and it is quite the eye-opener.
In the chat with Olisa Adibua he talks about why Mo Hits really broke up, the part Dr. Sid played in the breakup, his deal with Kanye West and much more.
Check on it!
Former Golden Eaglets coach, Musa Abdulahi is dead; he dies of Stroke at 61
Abdulahi died of malaria-related illness at about 2 p.m. on Sunday in his Lokoja home in Kogi. His second daughter, Salamatu Abdulahi, said that the late coach was buried according to Islamic rites at about 5 p.m.
“He was buried at the family house in Koton Karfe, the Kogi Local Government Area headquarters,’’ she said.
Militant groups are back to creeks in Niger Delta — Asuni
Dr Judy Asuni is the executive Director Academic Associate Peaceworks. She has been at the forefront of reforming armed youths otherwise called militants in the Niger Delta for close to a decade.
In this interview, Dr Asuni speaks on efforts by her body to ensure a violent free election. She also expresses worries that some of the armed groups in the region have started returning to the creeks. Excerpt:
What are your fears about the coming elections
My fears are that we may see even more violence than we saw in previous elections.
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Ogun
The Ogun State government Monday confirmed the outbreak of Avian Influenza otherwise known as bird flu in the state.
The state commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs Ronke Sokefun made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Abeoukuta, the Ogun State capital yesterday.
She said samples from Sango, Sagamu and Ifo live birds market tested positive to the highly pathogenic bird flu.
Monday, 26 January 2015
Maheeda Reacts to FG's Plan to Ban P0rn Websites in Nigeria
Yesterday, the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, says the Federal Government is planning to introduce a law that will ban and block all porn websites in the country. He stated this at the closing ceremony of a three-day workshop on use of social media organised for Islamic preachers, Imams and youth in Kaduna on Sunday.
However, the goddess of X and Nigerian nude queen, Maheeda has reacted to the Federal Government's decision.
See another tweet below...
Rivers State Woman Kills Lover she met on Badoo Social Netword Over “Unfulfilled Promises”
A romantic affair turned tragic after a woman from Rivers State reportedly killed her lover she met on Badoo, a social networking platform.
The woman, Loretta Odikagbo, 26, a student of Rivers State Polytechnic, met the victim, Charles Bankole Orisanya in 2014 and after a few months of online dating, they began to see each other physically, Tribune reports.
Orisanya worked with Halliburton in Rivers State prior to his death, and had reportedly promised to spoil Odikagbo with lots of money. However, she became unhappy during the course of their relationship, as Orisanya was not disbursing as much money as promised.
Sunday, 25 January 2015
Niger Delta militants threaten War if Jonathan loses to Buhari
Niger Delta militants have threatened to take up arms again if President Goodluck Jonathan failed to win in the coming February 14 presidential election.
The former militants spoke when they met with the Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson on Friday. They said Jonathan’s re-election is not negotiable; Nigerians must vote for Jonathan or face war.
“One thing I can assure you is that though I am retired, I am not tired. We can go back to the struggle. We own the resources and they are saying we do not have the right to rule. I will assure you that we must collect our oil back. If they take back power from us, we will take back our oil. Let us fight this last fight and I tell you the Devil is a liar.”
I will never marry a poor man - Actress Bose Oladimeji
Bose Oladimeji is beginning to get attention in the Yoruba film industry, for both her talent and good looks. But Bose, from Kwara State and an English graduate of Tai Solarin University of Education, is burning with desire to do things most of her colleagues wouldn’t dare.
Already, she looks good for it, as she has been nominated in the MAYA awards, along five others as the ‘New Bride’ of Nollywood. If you're a poor man, find your level. Check out what makes her tick:
So you can’t marry a poor man?
Hausa People fleeing Bayelsa over Militants Threat
Since the militants have declared war if their brother is defeated, There has been noticeable panic among residents of the Hausa Community in Bayelsa with mass exodus of northern indigenes from the state.
The leader of the Hausa Community in Bayelsa State, Alhaji Dahiru Yau Katsina, while speaking with in Yenagoa, said though they have appealed for calm among Hausa indigenes, the mass exodus is worrisome.
Dokubo is a Cowardly Terrorist
As quoted in PremiumTimes, Asari Dokubo said “We are going to war. Everyone of you should go and fortify yourself.” In a meeting of terrorists and associates held in Yenagoa Saturday, the enemy of the state and other desperate folk, threatened Nigeria that if their premiere didn’t win the February 14th presidential elections, they will go to war.
Asari Dokubo is a terrorist; and a cowardly one. If he were not a coward and he really believed he owned the oil underneath his father’s house, he would have taken what is his and not preoccupied himself being a loud, empty barrel.
Saturday, 24 January 2015
ISIS executes one of two Japanese hostages after Japan failed to pay $200m ransom
Islamic State have reportedly released an audio video announcing the execution of one of the two Japanese hostages who were being held by the extremist group.
The video, which is nearly three minutes long, consists of a still photo of captured Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, holding an alleged photograph showing the beheaded corpse of his fellow hostage, Haruna Yukawa.
According to International Business Times, In the video, Goto is allegedly recorded speaking in English, claiming that his captors are no longer demanding the $200m (£133.4m) ransom and are now calling for a prisoner swap.
Alaba Trader Builds Mansion With Robbery Money [PHOTOS]
A trader at Alaba International market, Ojo, Lagos, western Nigeria, and leader of an 8-man trans-border robbery gang, Nnamdi John, has confessed that he led a successful robbery operation during which they carted away N100 million.
He said he used his share of N28 million to build a mansion in Lagos State, western Nigeria.
The 42-year old John was paraded along with seven other members of his gang by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kayode Aderanti on Thursday.
Member of Westlife Singer Group Mark Feehily is now selling coffee from a Van [PHOTOS]
Former Westlife singer Mark Feehily is now selling crepes and coffees from a catering Van .The singer now serves hot food and drinks from the back of a truck as he travels round festivals with his new business.Admitting his new move is shocking to many,Mark told Today FM's Eoghan McDermott. "It's going really well, we've got loads of interest and we've booked it in with a lot of the music festivals and we're talking about doing some Irish ones as well.
"People were flabbergasted at the fact that I was in the van making crepes.People kind of have this thing 'Oh, he was in Westlife a few years ago and now he's making tea'."
Nigeria Listed as one of the Fastest Growing Economies for 2015
If there is anything to look forward to in Nigeria this year, it is the growth of the country.
According to CNN Money, in 2014 Nigeria’s economy grew by 7.1% and in 2015 it is expected to grow by another 7%.
Other countries expected to enjoy some growth are China, Qatar, Iraq, Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Peru.
Exposed: $1bn excess crude money missing as FAAC meeting ends in confusion
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, meeting for November ended in confusion in Abuja as representatives of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory accused the federal government of not accounting for about $1billion (N168bn) of excess crude oil money.
The Chairman of State Commissioners of Finance, Timothy Odaah, told reporters after the meeting which ended Tuesday night, that no state knew how the $1 billion difference reported in the Excess Crude Account balance, between October and November, came about.
Buhari's certificate better than the man who has PhD in Zoology — Oshiomhole
Many politicians are talking tough ahead of the February 14 presidential election. Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the PDP has run out of lies, having failed to discredit the presidential candidate of the APC, General Muhammadu Buhari, over his academic qualification to contest the February 14 presidential election.
The Government College, Katsina (formerly Provincial Secondary School) had on Wednesday released the 1961 credential to Buhari shortly after he had formerly requested the school to make the document available to dispel the controversy surrounding his qualification.
Nun gives birth to a baby boy after she was rushed to hospital with severe stomach pains
A nun has stunned her mother superior and sisters after giving birth to a baby boy after complaining of severe stomach pains.The sister, who belonged to an order in Macerata, in the eastern Italian region of Le Marche, claimed to have no idea she was pregnant when she was rushed to hospital in agony, after which she gave birth.
The 31-year-old nun said she had no idea that she was pregnant and thought her labour pains were just "stomach cramps".An ambulance was called after the pregnant nun collapsed in the nunnery.
Friday, 23 January 2015
PDP Alleges Buhari's Certificate was Forged, Manipulated and Fraudulently Procured, Demand for his Immediate Arrest
The PDP presidential campaign office says the documents released by the Government College Katsina as the results of the APC presidential candidate Buhari, are forged, manipulated and fraudulently procured.
The Director of Media for the Campaign Organization, Femi Fani-Kayode, said that instead of providing conclusive proof that he possesses the required qualification, he has only stumbled into a new phase in the matter.
Federal Govt. Shuts Down APC Presidential Fund-Raising Platform
Federal Government has asked for the closure of a fund-raising platform set up for supporters to contribute N100 to the presidential campaign of Muhammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, revealed on Thursday that the Fed. govt. has asked for the closure of APC presidential campaign platform. Fashola who is also the Director of Buhari/Osinbajo Campaign Fund, expressed his disappointment at a news conference in Lagos House Marina.
Rumour had it that Olamide was Kidnapped yesterday
This is what he posted...
YBNL Boss, Olamide A.k.a Badoo has been reportedly kidnapped by heavily armed gunmen, eyewitness claim.Olamide however took to his Instagram to deny the news. His post below....
According to reports, Olamide was on his way to a video shoot when the incident occured. The kidnappers haven't demanded for any ramsom or called any of his relatives.
According to another eyewitness, Olamide's car was also taken by the kidnappers.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is dead; he dies at aged 90
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has passed away, aged 90. The monarch died late last night January 22nd (Nigerian time) in his home. His death was announced in a statement broadcast on Saudi state TV.
"His Highness Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and all members of the family and the nation mourn the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who passed away at exactly 1am this morning (Friday - Saudi time)," the statement said.
2 year-old toddler Kaleb Ahles, fatally shoots himself in Florida [PHOTOS]
Kaleb Ahles, 2, was in the car on Wednesday afternoon while his parents Kevin Ahles and Christina Nigro, both 23, loaded boxes as they prepared to move, according to Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies.
Somehow, the boy opened the glove compartment, where his father had stored the gun.
The child lifted the gun, turned it so that it faced his chest and squeezed the trigger, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
Thursday, 22 January 2015
Dogs abandoned for 9 years given dramatic makeover
Nine dogs have been found abandoned in such a poor state they were unable to see or stand properly.
The nine animals were found in such a poor state - with long matted fur covering their faces - that at first RSPCA officers in Winchester didn't even realise they were dogs.
The pets were found across the city yesterday, Each dog took around three hours to shave. Winchester City Council's senior animal welfare officer, Dave Griffiths, said:
Paul & Anita Okoye Wed at Ikoyi Registry
See more photos after the cut below....
Lagos politician survives his after car explodes while driving [PHOTO]
Alhaji Simbat Popoola Lateef is grateful to God for sparing his life. And he sure has enough cause to. The politician’s car recently exploded while he was driving the vehicle.
Expectedly, the blast damaged the new car. But quite incredibly, the Lagos politician was unhurt! He said he would remain eternally indebted to God for keeping him alive in spite of the blast that shattered his car.
The incident happened around 11.30pm on January 18, 2015 on God in Action Avenue, Wilmer Quarters, in Ajeromi /Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State. After unwinding with his friends around his quarters, Lateef said he was driving home when the engine of his Hyundai car caught fire. He said he managed to escape from the burning car and shouted for help from neighbours who were probably already asleep at that hour.
Woman on top during S€X is the Most Dangerous Position For Men - Scientists
Good news to ladies who hate staying on top during sex, new scientist research says that the 'woman on top' or 'cowgirl' position is the most dangerous one for men to engage in during sexual intercourse. According to new research, the risky position is to blame for half of all penile fractures (Google to see photo of penile fractures) that occur during sex.
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In comparison, 'doggy style' or the woman on all fours is responsible for 29per cent of injuries, while 'man on top' or 'missionary' is only liable for 21per cent.
How we steal expensive cars in Lagos and sell them cheap in Cotuno - Car Snatchers
Four suspected car snatchers, who are now in the custody of the Lagos State Police Command, have explained how they snatched expensive vehicles in different areas of the state and sold them to buyers in Cotonou, Benin Republic.The suspects are Raoul Dedavi, Bright Ekeocha, Aziza Akobu and Adebayo Peter.
According to the police, Dedavi, a Beninoise car dealer who is based in Cotonou, is one of the the alleged receivers of the vehicles stolen by the gang.
Our correspondent learnt that information had reached the Commissioner of Police, Cornelius Aderanti, about the gang’s activities, and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad Commander, SP Abba Kyari, was directed to apprehend the gang members.
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