A man walked into a hotel and ordered Jollof rice and meat, he finished eating his food and was eating his meat when he suddenly shouted and called for the manager!
MANAGER: Sir, what's the problem?
MAN: The meat you people gave me is very hard!
MANAGER: But sir our meats are well cooked there is no way it will be hard.
MAN: Ok eat it yourself and tell me how it is.
MANAGER: [eating the meat] but sir this meat is very soft, I don't know why you are complaining.
MAN: Why won't it be soft? Do you know how long I have been chewing it?
MANAGER: [Irritated] Oh My God!
Saturday 23 November 2013
Joke: A Horse Indeed
One Sunday afternoon a parish priest had just completed his service when he was about to lock the Cathedral doors. To his amazement people were crowded by the church street.
Curious to know what was happening he asked one of the guys who explained that a rumour had circulated that a naked woman would pass through the street riding a horse.
"Ah!" Exclaimed the priest "that means I will have to wait too. It's been a long time since I last saw a horse!"
Curious to know what was happening he asked one of the guys who explained that a rumour had circulated that a naked woman would pass through the street riding a horse.
"Ah!" Exclaimed the priest "that means I will have to wait too. It's been a long time since I last saw a horse!"
PHOTOS: “I’m Not Trying To Become An American, I’m Only Exporting Nigerian Music” – Ice Prince
recently at the BlackHouse Media Lounge in Ikeja, IcePrince
stated that he only chose to feature and collaborate with
foreign artists on Fire Of Zamani simple to export Nigerian
Music to the world.
Read excerpt below:
"I am not trying to become an American artiste nor am I
trying to blow in America. I am a Nigerian artiste that is
exporting Nigerian music. Any chance that I get, I will export
Nigerian music. So if that chance is getting into the studio
with an international artiste, I will take that chance," he said.
With just hours left to the launch of his Fire of Zamani
concert, slated for the Eko Hotel & Suites on 23 November,
he said all arrangements are in top shape to deliver one of the
best gigs in the year.
International artistes, Wale and Chip will join Ice Prince on
stage for the first time in Nigeria at the FOZ concert.
Other performers billed for the concert include MI, Sunny
Neji, Burna Boy, Olamide, Yung El and Jeremiah Gyang
among others.
"With all the hard work and dedication we are putting into
Fire Of Zamani, fans should get ready for this Concert, it is
going to be something else," added rapper and Chocolate City
Vice president, M.I Abaga.
Also commenting on the concert, Audu Maikori, CEO,
Chocolate City Group, said American- Nigerian rapper Wale
is long overdue to come to Nigeria and the label is pleased to
bring him home.
He stated further: "In Fire Of Zamani, we aim to detribalise
Nigerian music and represent different Nigerian cultures
instead. This is also the same direction we are going with the
concert, we will be celebrating Nigerian music as a whole and
not a particular tribe."
Popular politician and Chief of Staff to Edo State governor,
Patrick Obahiagbon will be the host of the event.
Beverly Naya Lands A Role In Tinsel
According to Beverly:" "I was in the states shooting a TV series when I was contacted about a screen test for the role of Yaya, fortunately my return date back to Lagos was in a week so as soon as I got back, I auditioned.
I was delighted when I got the role, Yaya really is a fantastic character to play.
So far it has been nothing but a lovely journey working with the Tinsel cast and crew, they're very welcoming and professional.
I'm also happy that I can now be seen not just in Nigeria but around Africa too, that's a beautiful blessing."
Beverly Naya burst into the limelight with the movie 'The actress' which was co produced by her mom and Lancelot Imaseun.
She has been going stronger ever since.
Via: Vanguard
Shocking News: House of Reps Member Slumps and Dies in FCT
Hon. Nomiye, popularly called Groovy, slumped and died at his residence at Gwarimpa estate, Abuja, in the early hours of November 23, 2013, Saturday.
The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, Mrs. Hyelhira Altine Daniel, who confirmed the incidence, said the command is still investigating the cause of his death.
Biography notice:
Raphael Nomiye was born to the Royal family of Chief & Mrs. Jeremiah Sego Nomiye at Molutehin in Ugbo ward VI in IIaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on the 6th February, 1963.
Had his primary Education at Molutehin; His secondary Education at Kings College of commerce, Buguma, Rivers-State. He proceeded to the prestigious University of Benin where he bagged a bachelor's degree (BA.) in public Administration.
Hon Prince Rapheal Oloye Nomiye has always been a beloved community promoter; a philanthropist and an epitome of selfless service to his people. He was the Chairman, IIaje Major Communities (7 communities); the chairman, (21 IIaje Communities of ) Express/Conoco oil Communities Association; The Chairman, AICECUM ( 49 Chevron Host Communities in Ilaje Ondo State). And the current Chairman, IIaje Regional Development Council. He has also served on the Board of the Ondo State oil producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) as COMMISSIONER.
He was an industrious person and a successful businessman. He was the Chairman / M.D of RAFEGOS International Companies Ltd. He was an appropriate person to represent the good people of Ilaje Ese-Odo Federal Constituency at the lower House of the National Assembly, for a qualitative representation.
Late Raphael Nomiye's married and blessed with God Fearing children.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Via: National Telegraph
“I’m Not In A Relationship With Vector” – Sheyi Shay
Sheyi Shay tells it all about her style and fashion;
Would you rather wear weaves or your natural hair?
Personally, I would opt for a weave. I would rather rock a
weave because it is more versatile than my natural hair. There
are so many hair styles I can do with a weave that I cannot do with my natural hair. I think a person can do more styles with a weave.
Do you have a favourite hairstyle?
I prefer the chin length or short cut. I feel a lot comfortable in
these hairstyles. It also depends on what I am doing at the
moment. Some shoots tend to dictate what I would look like
for a period of time but basically, I like chin length or short
cut.
How long does it usually take you to make your hair?
Well, most times it usually depends on the style. On an
average I would say it takes about two hours to make my hair.
Why is it that recently, more women are cutting their hair
or going for short hairdo?
I think lately more women are cutting their hair or going
shorter because they are becoming more confident with their
femininity and it is also a brave fashion statement.
Can you for any reason shave your hair and be
comfortable with it?
I could never shave my head. I would not feel comfortable
and I am not that confident.
Can we ever catch you without make-up?
I prefer looking natural. It feels so good to be natural. Also,
it's nice to let your skin breathe but because of the nature of
my business, I have to put on make-up
sometimes.
Would you rather buy a Nigerian designer's cloth or a
foreign designer's?
In my view, I think Nigerian designers are doing a great job.
There are a lot of creative Nigerian designers. These days, I
find myself buying and wearing more of Nigerian designers. I
think it is amazing to support our own. I always wear
Nigerian designers. I prefer our creativity and uniqueness.
Is there really a difference between fashion and style?
Fashion is what everyone follows. Style is more personal.
Fashion trends come and go but a person's style sticks except
when he or she wants to try something new, something
different.
What influences your fashion trend?
I really love classic pieces. I most especially love styles from
the 20's, 40's, 80's. Also, the French vogue is one of my
favourites.
What is that fashion item you can't leave home without?
I must always have a pair of heels in my car. Heels change
your posture and you can wear them with everything. They
come in very handy. Apparently, shoes must be your
weakness… Without thinking twice I would say I love shoes.
That is my fashion weakness. I own so many perfumes and
countless pairs of shoes and some more I would never wear
again but can't let go of.
How much did your most expensive heels cost?
My most expensive heels cost a lot.
How is it competing with men in the industry?
There are more men in the industry than the women and the
men get to experiment more. We women have to be very
careful the way we portray ourselves because of our culture.
Being in a predominantly male industry is hard. As a female,
I need to work harder everything including shows. But I never
really get intimidated. I respect everyone's workmanship and
I learn also.
Would you say the industry is fair to female artistes?
The industry should give female artistes more shows and
more money for their workmanship. That said, I actually think
it is getting better.
Don't you think your celebrity status scare men away
from you?
It's a double edge sword. I get people just sending me
messages that they love me. I appreciate all the love from the
fans; their support keep me going.
Are you in a relationship with the rap artiste Vector?
No. We are not in a relationship.
So where did the rumours come from?
I'm not in a relationship with Vector. The rumour may have
come from our performance together at this year's
Felabration. We ended our set with a friendly hug and people
thought there was something more.
Do you find him at least attractive especially his fashion
side?
I think he has a nice dress sense. I'm not attracted to him.
What fashion item do you admire on a man?
I admire men who wear good shoes and a well tailored suit.
What is your take on cleavage exposure and ladies
wearing skimpy dresses?
My advice is that you should just make sure you wear it and
it does not wear you. Think about that for a minute. People
should admire the dress on you and not the other way round
or people admiring only the dress.
How do you maintain your voice?
I make a conscious effort not to shout. Also, I drink a lot of
water and I sing everyday as a form of voice exercise.
Who shopped for you when you were growing up?
My mother did all the shopping for me when I was growing.
She rarely got my taste though.
Why did you leave the UK for Nigeria to start music?
The challenge attracted me. The fertility in the industry was
and is more promising than anywhere else in the world right
now.
People are of the opinion that you are copying the likes of
Beyonce and Tiwa Savage, what do you have to say to
that?
They are both very different so who exactly am I copying?
The whole world is influenced by Beyonce. So that's unfair.
Beyonce is an inspiration to us all.
What are you currently working on?
I am working on my Ragga Ragga video, my album and
further build the Seyi Shay brand.
When performing during shows, how do you come up with
the costumes you use?
My stylist and I usually talk about style and image before
every event.
What are the gains and pains of being famous?
The gains and pains include people appreciating my work in
different ways, travelling round the world and doing what I
love. On the other side, it is a very lonely journey and many
sacrifices are made to get to the desired destination.
Would you say you stand-out with your fashion sense
compared to other ladies in the industry?
I hope I stand out with my fashion sense.
What would you say? When stepping out for an event,
what are the things you consider?
I try to avoid being over dressed for any event. I always take
a last look in the mirror and then, take off an accessory.
How did this whole music thing start?
Music, singing, performing for me started back in the UK,
when I was part of my school gospel choir.
How were you able to adapt when you came back to
Nigeria?
Settling back in the country was really a piece of cake. I have
lived here before and my mother brought me to Lagos every
year since I was two years
old. I am home and there is no place like it.
Shocking: Kukere Master Iyanya Was Bounced At Davido’s 21st Birthday Party
bounced at Davido's 21st birthday party which held at Pavada
Lounge Thursday night.
Witnesses said, most people who weren't invited where not
allowed to get in, and if you must, you must call one of the
HKN group members, who will come out and take you in.
Most people who felt they should be in, called Kamal, a
member of Davido's group who was always in and out taking
guests in. But when Iyanya got to the entrance, the bouncers
said he couldn't get it.
People around told them it was Iyanya, but the bouncers still
refused and said if he must get in, he should call Davido or
Kamal. Iyanya tried making a call, but no one picked, he got
angry nodding his head as he left. A lot of people didn't
understand what was going on and it soon became a hot topic
among guests at the party. Now, this is an inside gist and it's
so true.
Photo: Uti Nwachukwu Grabbing Karen’s “waist” at Tiwa Savage Wedding
BBA Housemates before remember!
Policeman drags wife to court over fetish substances
'A' Customary Court that he saw a bag full of fetish
substances in the wardrobe of his wife, Mrs. Risikat
Egbedokun, who did not give him peace of mind. "One day, I
went into her wardrobe and I saw a bag full of fetish
substances. When I asked her who owned them, she begged
me not to tell anybody", the husband said.
"Since that day, I stopped loving her." Folorunso informed the
court that Risikat said that her mother procured the fetish
items for her. He also said the wife always rained curses on
him. The husband therefore urged the court to dissolve the
marriage, and grant him the custody of the children for proper
care. In her defence, Risikat, who did not want to divorce her
husband, said Folorunso deflowered her.
The woman said his husband drinks every time he receives his
salary. "So, he abandons his responsibility as a father, and
drinks around town," she said. "His sister wants me to leave
my husband's house and rent a house in the neighbourhood,
but I still love my husband". Meanwhile, the court president,
Mr. Shokunle, adjourned the case for further hearing and
warned the couple to maintain the peace.
Via: Vanguard
“Wife turned our home into hell for 43 yrs”
Mr. Samson Adekunle, 60, says his marriage of 43 years
crashed following his wife's complaint of his poor attitude to
sex that prompted her moving out of his house.
Adekunle, a driver, who lives at Iyana-Ipaja, said his wife,
Shafiat, was fond of quarreling over small issues. "When she
was living with me, my family could not visit me. She left my
house eight years ago", he said. The petitioner pleaded with
the court to dissolve their marriage, and Shafiat should cease
to bear his name. The respondent was not in court, while
president of the court, Mr. Lateef Omilola, adjourned the case
for further hearing.
Via: Vanguard
crashed following his wife's complaint of his poor attitude to
sex that prompted her moving out of his house.
Adekunle, a driver, who lives at Iyana-Ipaja, said his wife,
Shafiat, was fond of quarreling over small issues. "When she
was living with me, my family could not visit me. She left my
house eight years ago", he said. The petitioner pleaded with
the court to dissolve their marriage, and Shafiat should cease
to bear his name. The respondent was not in court, while
president of the court, Mr. Lateef Omilola, adjourned the case
for further hearing.
Via: Vanguard
Wedding Update: Photo of the new couple Tiwa and Tee-Billz
well underway but with extra tight security, there have been
no pictures of the couple popping up on social media.
We've however spotted one!
Here is Tiwa and Tunji pictured in a cute cuddle, courtesy
@theweddingcomng. We are told popular photographer
Shola Animashaun is officially covering the wedding for
HipTV.
The couple looked beautiful with Tiwa dressed in all purple
and Tunji in white with a purple cap to match.
There are as excepted quite a large number of celebrities
which include musicians Don Jazzy, Banky W, Dr SID,
Iyanya, Tekno, Waje, Davido, Sasha, DJ Jimmy JATT, DJ
Xclusive, OAPs Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Toke Makinwa,
Kaylah Oniwo, Fade Ogunro, Psquare wives Lola
Omotayo, Anita Isama, comedians Ali Baba, Julius Agwu,
Seyi Law.
Others are, actors Funke Akindele, Rita Dominic, Karen
Igho, Uti Nwachukwu and many others!
Via: Thenet
Photo: My Jobless Boyfriend Smashed The Car I Won On Nigeria Idols
Idols television show. In a chat with Saturday Beats, the
songstress said that ever since the show ended it has not been
a bed of roses for her. The up and coming singer said she
would not forget in a hurry how a jealous lover smashed the
windscreen of the car she won at the reality television show.
"After having a minor accident with the new car I won
from the show, a jealous lover smashed the windscreen so
badly and as a result it was a whole new type of challenge,
trying to get it fixed, bringing the person to book... but I
overcame."
She also said that some friends had been breathing down her
neck saying she doesn't care about them anymore after all the
money they spent voting for her while on the Nigerian Idol
show.
"I tried to act the same, maintain my old phone numbers of
about eight years, tried to keep in touch with all my friends
even though it was honestly difficult to keep up. I kept getting
Watsapp, sms, Facebook and all kinds of messages from some
particular friends with words like 'what are you feeling like?
Is it because you are now a superstar or what?' Some would
even say 'Debie, you have changed, you can't even call me
after all the money I spent voting for you.'
"It really got to me then and I used all my time and resources
to try and make all of them see reasons and all, but then they
just didn't stop, so I decided to do my best and leave the rest.
But I want to use this opportunity to tell them that I didn't
change one bit, but someday, they will understand. That was
one challenge I had also. The important thing is not the
gravity of the challenge but how to come out strong, and I
must say, I am wiser, stronger and better," she added.
Photos: Comedian AY & Wife's Pre Anniversary Pictures
to have fun! Congrats
Wedding Update: Tiwa Father Not Too Happy With The Course Of Wedding
the wedding of Tiwa and T-billz is going right now.
Our correspondent caught him complaining to a member of
his family that the groom's family seem to have hijacked
the whole ceremony.
'The groom's family have over taken everything and it is
not supposed to be so', he complained angrily to the family
member who was giving him audience.
His anger was further expressed as he went round asking
some of the guests from the grooms side to move from their
tables and to look for seats elsewhere.
I escaped being used for money ritual by my husband – Wife
Customary Court that her husband, Ayemisan, wanted to use
her for money ritual. According to her, the husband took her
pants to a herbalist in pursuit of the money ritual and also
joined a secret cult. Caroline said they got married 44 years
ago, and have seven grown up children. She said they lived in
harmony until some years ago when their relationship went
sour.
"He said he wanted to be rich at all costs. That is the reason
he joined a secret cult. He actually took my pants to a
herbalist in his attempt to get rich quick", the petitioner told
the court. In his defence, the husband said there was no
trouble between him and the wife until she joined a club of
bad friends and became uncontrollable. The respondent said
he was not ready for divorce and pledged to change his
character. The court president, Mr. Godwin Awosola, said the
court could not force Ayemisan on the wife and, while
adjourning the case, warned the couple to maintain peace.
Via: Vanguard
Tee Billz shares first photo from his wedding to Tiwa Savage
make a really great couple. He's already excited. Good sign.
At least we know one person who made the tight guest
list. Karen Igho. She just tweeted "Getting ready for tiwa's
wedding"
Housewife seeks divorce over alleged deafness from beating
Grade 'A' Customary Court that his husband, Mr. Lanre Ola,
made life difficult for her.The 35-year-old hairdresser said
constant beating she received from her hubby made her deaf.
"We lived together for five years without a child consequent
upon which Lanre abandoned me in his house.
At first, he started beating me. I reported him to his family
which intervened but the situation did not change," the
petitioner stated. She urged the court to dissolve the marriage.
Lanre denied the constant beating charge. Meanwhile, the
president of the court, Mr. Shokunle, adjourned the case for
judgment.
Via: Vanguard
Photos: “Without my marriage to Toni Payne,I won’t be here today” - 9ice
joining politics.In an interviewwith Punch, he said he had no
regrets about his marriage
"I don't. I have never regretted that marriage. I have so
many reasons. It is not only because of my son. Without that
marriage, I will not be here today. I see life from a different
perspective now. There are things that are inevitable. So,
many things are bound to happen in life and there is nothing
you can do about it. When such things happen, you have to
face it. You only have to manage it when it happens and from
there, you move ahead. If you don't move ahead from that
situation, you will never go to the next level."
And now that you are back, should these artistes be scared?
We are not on the same level. They are in the river and I
am in the ocean. Let them just do their thing. I am on a
different level. They are making money. That is nice. They
don't disturb me and I don't disturb them either.
PHOTO: Dr SID and fiance sighted at Tiwa Savage’s wedding
were present at Tiwa Savage's wedding to manager Tee-
Billz.
'Me n my boo', the Mavin Records recording artiste wrote
on his Instagram as he posted this uber cute photo.
SID popped the big question to Osomo in the beautiful city
of Venice back in August 2013. Will the wedding bells be
ringing anytime soon?
ASUU Strike: ASUU in secret meeting, keeps mum
Universities, ASUU, National Executive Council, weekend,
met in Kano. The secret meeting,Vanguard gathered lasted
from Friday night to Saturday morning.
However, at the end of the meeting, lecturers were not
forthcoming with the outcome, which sources say was borne
out of the promise made to President Goodluck Jonathan by
the union to inform him of its decision before going public.
It was learnt that the NEC meeting which attracted 'fair
representation' from over 50 universities was held at
Mambayya House. Vanguard gathered lecturers were divided
on the issue of suspension of the over 5months strike.
The Universities lecturers were conveyed to the venue of the
secret meeting in two Coaster buses, secured by the union's
Kano chapter, in order to avoid the attention of the press and
public.
A competent source close to ASUU told Vanguard in Kano
that "we still have 40 – 60 percent situations here after the
meeting; the resolution from the north favours the call off
while their peers from the South strongly support the
continuation of the strike".
According to the source, "however , we were able to take a
middle course that would be pleasant to Nigerians, but that
will not be discussed now at the public domain until we meet
Mr. President in line with our last discussion".
Effort to reach Dr Nasiru Fagge, the national President of
ASUU was abortive as he failed to pick up calls.
Via: Vanguard
PHOTOS: Peter Okoye skips honeymoon, travels to Tanzania for show
A week after his grand wedding to Lola Omotayo, the
Psquare Pop singer has travelled to Tanzania along with
his brother for a concert with no signs of a honeymoon trip
in sight so far.
The twins arrived in Dar es Salaam on November 22, 2013
and will be entertaining fans at the Leaders Club,
Kinondoni.
In related news, Psquare manager Jude Okoye was missing
from the event's press conference which also held
yesterday. It has not been confirmed if he also travelled
with the twins to the East African country. Sources tell us
Jude was also missing from the Ghana 'Glo Slide and
Bounce' November 16 concert although his reps insist he
was there.
Tiwa Savage & Tee Billz’s Wedding Guest Banned From Taking Photos/Videos
Tiwa Savage and her fiance/manager, Tunji 'Tee Billz'
Balogun. The couple who met in the United States in 2009
would tie the knot today, Saturday, November 23, 2013 in
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.
According to reports, the very tight-knit wedding is not only
strictly by invitation but just Like 2face & Annie's Dubai
wedding, there has been a ban on taking photos or videos
during the wedding as security would be in place to ensure
compliance.
Let's hope that works..Can't wait to see the invitees because
TeeBillz said not everyone would be invited…..
Confirmed: Wale not coming to Nigeria, says his flight tickets were not paid for
Fire of Zamani concert holding this evening November 23,
2013, the rapper has announced.
Speaking through his label's (Maybach Music Group)
Twitter account, Wale released a statement explaining that
he would not be travelling to Nigeria because apparently his
flight tickets had not been booked by the organizers
(Kilimanjaro Entertainment).
'To my Nigerian people. It saddens me to share this news
but I am not able to make it to the show in Lagos on 23
Nov because the promoter did not handle logistics. I was at
the airport in NYC trying to get on the flight but my tickets
were not paid for', Wale said in the statement.
Wale also disclosed that he wasn't getting paid to do the
show; '…so even if I wanted to do a free show it would not
be possible for me to get there'.
Finally he told his Nigerian fans that the ugly situation is
not the fault of Ice Prince or his label Chocolate City
Music and promised that he'll be coming to Nigeria soon
'This is not the fault of @iceprincezamani or
@choccitymusic but I will be in Nigeria soon'.
Ice Prince also tweeted about the situation: 'Morning
Lagos! I'm sorry to say this but my brother @wale is
unable to join us tonight! He's as sad as I am, but we
promise to make it up! See you guys later with all the fire
and surprises in the world! #FOZ'.
Yesterday, UK rapper Chip arrived Nigeria for the concert
which is expected to also feature the likes of Don Jazzy,
label mate M.I, Olamide, Burna Boy and others.
Photo: Tiwa Savage weds, Looking stunning in white
manager Tunji 'Tee-Billz' Balogun have been joined
together in holy matrimony.
After fulfilling the traditional rites, the couple were prayed
for and blessed by the family and guests at the ceremony.
The couple, family and guests have now moved to the main
hall of the Ark Vicinity, Lekki from the small hall where
the traditional marriage was held.
Don Jazzy, Banky W and Darey Art Alade make their
entrance
The first set of celebs to arrive at the wedding were Don
Jazzy, Banky W and Darey Art Alade.
The three music stars joined the group of friends of the
groom as they paid respect to the bride's family and
performed other traditional rites.
Finally, Banky W and Darey were handed the mic to say a
word on behalf of the group of friends. 'We thank you for
giving us Tiwa for a wife', Darey said.
There are indications that Darey Art Alade and Banky W
may be performing in the later part of the event.
Photo: Ghanaian Veteran Hip-Life Musician Ronnie Coaches Of (BUK BAK) is dead
The sad event occurred in the early hours of Thursday at the
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital where he was undergoing
treatment after some short illness.
Buk Bak started as a three member group made up of Prince
Bright [Bling Bling Sparkles]; a versatile rapper, who raps
in Ga, Twi and pidgin whiles Shoetan was known for
English raps and Ronnie the ragga voiced dude adds his
voice to make songs complete. Their songs became instant
hits because of their catchy choruses.
Photos: Mercy Johnson Shares Photos, Currently In Atlanta shoots ‘Baby Oku Movie
movie 'Baby Oku in America'. Her daughter Purity
escorted her there *LOL* and they seem to be having a
lovely time from the pictures seen.
Yorubas To Celebrate 200 Years In Ghana
mark the anniversary of the arrival of their ancestors in the Gold Coast 200 years ago.
The Yorubas are an ethnic group found mainly in the western part of Nigeria.
Some of their major towns are Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Ogbomosho, Offa, Oshogbo, Abeokuta, Shaki, Oyo and
Ijebu-Ode.
In the colonial days, when the then Gold Coast and Nigeria were under British rule, people from both countries travelled to
each other's country as traders or public servants.
The first group of Yorubas arrived in the Gold Coast around 1813 and initially settled in such places as Accra, Kumasi
and Sekondi before moving to the northern part of the Gold Coast, especially Tamale, Wa, Lawra and Nandom.
On Saturday, the Head of the Yoruba Community in Accra, Chief Barrister Basiru Peregrino Brimah, who is acclaimed as the leader of the Yorubas in Ghana, will receive other heads of Yoruba communities in Kumasi, Sekondi, Koforidua, Ashiaman, Cape Coast, Tamale and other major towns in Ghana to commemorate the migration of their ancestors to the Gold Coast.
Expected in Accra for the great occasion are Alhaji Ahmed Rufai Alao III, the Head of the Yoruba Community in Kumasi, and his counterparts Alhaji Abdul Wahab Raheem from Koforidua, Alhaji Rahman Babatunde Ajayi from Ashiaman and Alhaji Abdul Salami Adeniyi Amao Saka from Kasoa.
Other Yoruba leaders expected are Alhaji Shaibu Adebayo Bamijoko from Cape Coast, Alhaji Muhamadu Raji from
Sekondi and Alhaji Ibrahim Bawa Yusif from Tamale, who will be accompanied by the Chairman of the Yoruba Community in
the Northern Region, Mr Moses Oladele.
According to Alhaji Musah Baba, the President of the Nigerian Community in Ghana, Yoruba Heritage Awards would be
presented to the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as well as the governors of Oyo and Oshun
States, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Alhaji Rauf Arabgesola, respectively, and the Chairman of the Energy Bank, Ghana,
Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim.
Other recipients of the heritage award are the wife of the Ekiti State governor, Chief Bisi Fayemi; the Aare Musilimu of
Yorubaland, Alhaji Arisekola Alao; the veteran actor and writer, Adebayo Faleti, and a former Nigerian High Commissioner
to Ghana, Alhaji Musiliu Obanikoro.
Alhaji Baba also hinted that a book titled, "Exploits of A Migrant Community: Chronicle of Yorubas in Ghana", would be launched as part of the celebrations.
The Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Ademola Oluseyi Onafookan, will be the chief host at the ceremony.
PHOTOS; Nollywood Sexiest, Tonto Dikeh back on top as Biodun Okeowo, Frank Artus drop
Culled from Vanguard
Now, we have witnessed another dramatic week of surprises, intrigues and pure bravado. The set-up we had last week isn't what have shaped out this week. There has been a number of changes:
Tonto Dikeh: After having been shocked and stunned by Stephanie Okereke last week, the controversial actress and singer is back on top, fighting tooth and nail to claw her way back to the top.
Stephanie Okekere: She gain the first spot last week but overdone again by Tonto's bravado to reclaim her spot. She has only lost a few steps and stands on good ground to fight all the way.
Ebube Nwagbo: All attention is on Tonto and Stephanie, running the race neck to neck and nobody is watching how dangerously close Ebube is getting to the duo. She remains restive on 3rd but closer to the first two stronger than ever.
Yvonne Nelson: Yvonne still has her hand on the 4th spot but not without a challenge from Colette who is running wild at 5th. Here, is another duo that may be worth watching.
Colette Orji: Ever since Colette has been able to out-muscled Angela Okorie on the 5th spot she seems to have develop some sort of belief and she is pushing higher than ever.
Cynthia Agholor: I said Cynthia has remained in the game only because she has learnt to play the game with the ruthlessness it demands. This week, she was simply outstanding and too hot to handle as she leapfrogged two spots to jump to six.
Queeneth Hilbert: Just like Cynthia, Queeneth too has demonstrated some ruthlessness to remain in the game. The duo were very much at each other's throats this week, bundling their way into the next positions.
Angela Okoria: What could be said of Angela, a lacklustre outing in the last couple of weeks have seen her lots plummeted. Her fighting spirit seems to be all-time low.
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Yul Edochie: Even though Ramsey and Benson are doing the best they could, the guy continues to make them look like they aren't trying hard enough, or are they?
Ramsey Nouah: This top actor will need to do more than just sitting around, hoping the game will cheer him on. With more outing like he has been having the last couple of weeks, Benson might just be given the right of way he has been honking for.
Benson Okonkwo: Benson continues to push but the harder he pushes the more Uti seems to be enjoying the sight of him. He is still doing fine at third and probably having a look into second. With a couple of weeks to go, anything can happen.
Uti Nwachukwu: Uti has been asking questions for sometime now and right now he seems to be getting some answers. He took advantage of Pope's lacklustre week to upstage him and here he is on 4th and looking to do more damage.
Pope Odowondo: Pope was having a bit of a wrestle with Benson until Benson got other ideas, leaving Pope behind and now it seems it's not only Benson that will leave him, even Uti has his pound of flesh. He is 5th now.
Odunlade Adekola: It was a huge week for Odunlade Adekola who moved three places to clinch the 6th place, taking off Van Vicker, Ali Nuhu and Frank Artus. He has been blowing hot and cold too but this week was his hottest to date.
Mike Ezuruonye: For Mike, it has become a never ending story of eviction that never happened. He was the last man of the last ten yet he survived. Then he was the last ninth man expected to go out last week and again he didn't. Now he sits on 7th, stunning Frank, and Ali Nuhu
Ali Nuhu: Ali too is a specimen capable of anything. We have seen much of that in this quest to rule him out just yet.
Google Is Building a Chrome App-Based IDE
"Google's Chromium team never ceases to amaze. Its latest project is a Chrome app-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) codenamed Spark. For those who don't know, Chrome packaged apps are written in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, but launch outside the browser, work offline by default, and access certain APIs not available to Web apps. In other words, they're Google's way of pushing the limits of the Web as a platform."
Road Mishap Kills 30 In Benue
Disclosing this yesterday, at the inauguration of the north
central zone chapter of the Federal Roads Committee on
Surveillance and Action Against Road Abuses,
FERCSARA, in Makurdi, Zonal Commander of the Federal
Road Safety Corps in charge of Zone 4, Assistant Corps
Marshall Yakubu Attah attributed most of the mishaps that
claimed innocent lives of motorists and commuters to "the
abuse of roads in the state through illegal construction of
speed bumps, cutting of major roads and making of bonfire
and erection of illegal checkpoints on the roads."
Speaking earlier, while inaugurating the committee, a
member of the Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance
Agency, FERMA, representing the north central zone, Hon.
Samuel Gwomna disclosed that the federal government
would soon set up mobile courts to try the culprits of road
abuses across the country.
According to Gwomna, "when established, the courts
would go a long way in checking activities that lead to
unwarranted road mishaps and loss of innocent lives across
the country.
While urging road users to strictly abide by the rules
governing the use of roads in the country, Gwomna said,
"those behind the erection of speed bumps, cutting of our
roads and the erection of illegal check points on roads
across the country should also desist or be prepared to face
the wrath of the law."
Also speaking, the north central zone chairman of
FERCSARA and zonal coordinator of FERMA, Mr.
Robinson Ibe said the inauguration of the committee was
timely stressing that it would help the government check
the abuses and deaths recorded on major highways in the
country.
"This committee will henceforth regularly traverse all
federal roads in the zone to ensure that our roads are no
longer abused in any form and by so doing check the
increasing road mishaps in the country," he said.
"My Son Is Missing!" - Kelechi Iheanacho's Father Declares
Eaglets team that emerged champion in the recent FIFA
U-17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates, has raised
alarm over his son's whereabouts. James Iheanacho alleges
his 17-year-old son was taken away by agents without his
parents' consent.
"I don't know the whereabouts of my son. I have not been able
to reach him for the past three days," Mr. Iheanacho decried.
Unconfirmed reports said two Golden Eaglets officials and a
Portugal-based agent may have taken the younger Iheanacho to
Abuja to perfect his transfer to Europe.
Via: The Nation
Photo: Female teacher, 41, jailed for having lesbian relationship with 14-year-old student
year relationship with a 14-year-old female pupil.
Rachel Speed, 41, of Hengoed, Caerphilly County, denied
indecent assault and sexual activity while in a position of
trust but was found guilty.
Speed started a relationship after kissing the girl in a
stationery cupboard at Fairwater High School in
Cwmbran.
The relationship ended when the girl went to university.
The court heard the girl had "sleepovers" at Speed's house
several times a week.
Christopher Rees, prosecuting, said: "You abused her trust
while she was 14.
"You did not want her parents to know because then they
would know your sordid little secret.
"You were clearly obsessed with her – even when she
went to university."
Judge David Wynn Morgan had already warned Speed she
would be jailed.
In sentencing her, the judge said: "You were in a position
of trust in relation to the girl, you were her teacher.
"Teachers are not allowed to have sex with their pupils.
Everybody knows that.
"You were a mature person while she was an
impressionable and vulnerable child who was unpopular at
school.
"She was bound to respond to the attentions of a popular
teacher."
The court was told the girl was bullied at school and
Speed started texting her and sending online messages
before inviting her for a sleepover.
She would pick her up from the bus stop and drive her to
her home.
'Sick and angry'
When the girl's parents found out they made Speed sign a
contract in exchange for not going to the school or the
police.
Speed agreed she would end the relationship until she was
21 or after she finished full time education but she broke
her promise.
The girl's mother told the court: "I felt sick and angry. My
daughter was a child. How could she have her sleep over
at her house?"
Speed gave the girl an engagement ring and a car when
she went to university.
But the pupil broke off the relationship by text after she
met someone new.
The girl then reported Speed to police.
Peter Harding-Roberts, defending, said: "The situation
sprung from an initial act of kindness from the defendant.
"The relationship continued until the girl was 20, it was a
genuine loving relationship."
Speed, who has lost her job at the school, was placed on
the sexual offences register for 10 years and under a
sexual offences prevention order was ordered not to have
unsupervised contact with a child under 18.
She was also disqualified from ever applying or obtaining
work that brought her into contact with anyone under 18.
A spokesman for Torfaen council said: "We apologise for
the failure to protect this pupil during her time at the
school."
Via: BBC
Crime: Armed Robbers Raid University Of Calaba Students Hostel, Rape Female Student To Coma!
name withheld, was raped to a state of coma by armed robbers
who raided the hostel she and several other colleagues are
living on Tuesday night in Calabar.
Vanguard reports that the robbers, according to a fair
complexioned male student who gave his name as Ngoli,
attacked the hostel located at Mount Zion Road/ Inyang
Edem Street at about 2am and raped all the female students
and carted away all their laptops and cell phones.
"They started by firing warning shots into the air to warn
us that they came for serious business and thereafter went
from room to room battering everybody and raping the
female students one after the other".
He said the girl that went into coma was still a virgin that
made all the robbers want to have a taste of her.
"The first one to pounce on her announced to the rest that
she was still a virgin and that made everyone of them go
after her and in the process she bled seriously yet they
would not allow her go".
details later
Friday 22 November 2013
‘Suspend ASUU Strike For Iyayi’s Sake’ – Pro- Chancellor Of UNIBEN Begs Union
meeting gets underway, the Pro-Chancellor and
Chairman of the Governing Board of the University of
Benin, Senator Bob Effiong, has appealed to the striking
lecturers to go back to classrooms as a last respect to the
late Professor Festus Iyayi who lost his life while
struggling for the course of the Union.
Iyayi, a former Head of Business Administration
Department of the University of Benin and former National
President of ASUU was killed in an auto crash while on his
way to attend ASUU National Executive Committee (NEC)
meeting in Kano.
Effiong had expressed that the death of Iyayi was painful as
he was unable to see to the end of what he was struggling
to resolve; a strike he said had lasted for more than four
months.
The Chairman had equally, in a condolence visit to Iyayi's
family yesterday called on the Union to institute an
academic foundation in honour of Iyayi for his
immeasurable contribution to the nation's education sector.
"…it is expedient at this point for both the federal
government and ASUU to come to an understanding in
honour of this great patriot," Effiong said.
The condolence message reads thus: "When we take into
cognizance his immense contributions to ASUU in its quest
to reposition Nigerian universities in the world and his role
as a teacher and scholar, we know that the academia has
lost a rare gem that would be difficult to replace.
"However, we want to console you to bear the loss with
fortitude, resting in the knowledge that Professor Iyayi gave
his life in the struggle to ensure a better and brighter future
for the Nigerian child in terms of sound education."
Full Details Of Peter Okoye’s And Lola Omotola Wedding! What Went Down On The Day
Peter Okoye's traditional wedding which held on Sunday.
Peter Okoye didn't initially plan to dance, it was the MC
Gbenga Adeyinka who coerced him into doing so by paying
him N10,000.
According to report, when asked how much he was paid for
his first show, Peter answered Gbenga Adeyinka that he was
paid N7, 500. The comedian offered to pay Peter N10,000 for
him to dance, an offer Peter gladly obliged. After doing a few
moves, the rest of the crew (without Paul) joined Peter on
stage and danced to their hit song 'Personally'.
Also, Susan Peters was the 'famzer' of the day. If there was
any celebrity that took the most photos at the event, it was
probably Susan Peters. The actress was seen going round
smiling, hugging and making every effort to take a photo with
as many celebrities in the hall as she could. She (and Toke
Makinwa) practically supplied bloggers with many of the
photos on their Instagram pages.
Moving on to the guests, Aliko Dangote and Folorunsho
Alakija, the richest man and woman in Africa also showed up
at the wedding. While Alakija had arrived at the beginning of
the occasion and left about an hour later for another event on
the mainland, Dangote arrived just a few minutes past 9PM
when many of the top dignitaries had left. Abike Dabiri-
Erewa was also there to honour the couple.
You see, despite the presence of security personals both from
private security firms and men of the police force and armed
forces 'area boys' made their presence known as they rushed
to the car of well-known celebrities and hailed them. Funke
Akindele and Don Jazzy attracted the most attention. On his
part, Don jazzy threw some crispy naira notes at the area boys
which almost led to a stampede as they scrambled for the
cash.
Guests and journalists without their invitation cards were
bounced and one of those affected was Soni Irabor. Well, ace
broadcaster Sonny Irabor was almost refused entry into the
venue. Irabor was dropped off at the entrance of the venue by
his driver who then drove off to park. As he made to enter,
the stern looking security guards who obviously did not
recognize him refused him entry because he was without his
invitation card. It took about 20 minutes for Irabor's driver to
return with the invitation card.
And then twin brother Paul decided to sing a special wedding
song dedicated to his brother and his new wife Lola. Paul
invited a few members of their band who obviously were
familiar with the tune, for the special acapella rendition of the
song. After the song, Paul hugged Peter and said, 'I'm very
proud of you my brother, congratulations.'
In conclusion, the performances were nothing short of
exciting. Although there were many music celebrities who
attended the event, only a few got to mount the stage to
serenade the couple. Some of them were Flavour, KCEE,
Iyanya, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, J Martins, Phyno, M.I,
Lynxxx, Ice Prince and Naeto C.
Check This Out: Funke Akindele With Queen Nwokoye Go Gaga on this (Photos)
PHOTOS: UK Rapper Chip Arrives Nigeria For IcePrince's Fire Of Zamani Concert
'Fire of Zamani' concert, which will hold tomorrow at Eko
Hotel & Suites by 7pm.
Chip arrived 8am today at the Murtala Mohammed
International Airport, Lagos and will be performing at the
concert.
75 Year Old Man Wants His Wife Divorce Because She Beats Him
Customary Court, Lagos, to dissolve his marriage to his wife,
Funke, 49, over Funke beating him.
Fakorede told the court that his wife had turned him into a
punching bag and also inflict injuries over his body.
"My wife wants to kill me, she beats me every day. I don't
want to die now, save my life."
He claims his wife beats him if he asks for food or anything
and laments that she has made it a routine affair.
Fashola adds that his wife doesn't care about him any more,
noting that she can be absent for several days and if he queries
her, she will hit him with any dangerous weapon available.
"And my daughter is also taking her footstep. She brings
home different men and my wife will not query her. So, I sent
her away from my house," he said.
The man says he doesn't love her any more and wants a
divorce.
Funke, a trader, denied the allegations, saying she did not beat
her husband and always took good care of him and respected
him.
The mother of three, however, accused her husband of
denying his children the right to go to school.
She also added that her husband had disowned his daughter,
and urged the court not to grant his wish as she still loved
him.
The judge, Mr. R. I. Adeyeri, adjourned the case till
November 25 for further hearing.
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