Patience Ozokwor beats Rita Dominic, Nse Ikpe-Etim at Ghana Movie Awards 2013

Patience Ozokwo is ending the year in grand style
bagging an award with only hours left in 2013.

The Nigerian actress beat four other Nigerian
actresses Nse Ikpe-Etim, Rita Dominic and Ivie
Okujaye to win the 'Best African Collaboration' at
the 2013 edition of the Ghana Movie Awards. Ozokwo won the award for her role in the movie 'Slave Boy'.

Other big winners of the night were Jackie Appiah
who beat Yvonne Nelson and Yvonne Okoro to
win the 'Best Actress' and John Dumelo who beat
Majid Michel to win the 'Best Actor' award.

The awards was held on December 30, 2013 at the
Accra International Conference Centre.

Check out the full winners list below..

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

Ivan Ayitey- CONTRACT
Berni Anti – HOUSE OF GOLD – WINNER
Shaun Burdick- NORTHERN AFFAIR

WRITING- ADAPTED OR ORIGINAL
SCREENPLAY

CONTRACT–Written by Herty Owusu and Shirley
Frimpong-Manso – WINNER
HOUSE OF GOLD -Written by Pascal Amanfo
NORTHERN AFFAIR – Written by Leila Djansi
THE PLEDGE – Written by Benjamin Dwomoh
CHEATERS- Written by Frank Rajah

PRODUCTION DESIGN
OKOMFO ANOKYE – Production design- Brinks
Abdullai/ Bismark Gyamerah
THE PLEDGE – Production design-D.J Vegas/
Ghana Armed forces – WINNER
NORTHERN AFFAIR- Production design-Tony
Tomety/ Palm Gottfried
CONTRACT- Production design-Shirley Frimpong-
Manso/ Ken Attoh
HOUSE OF GOLD- Production design-Pascal
Amanfo/ Bismark Nii Odoi

EDITING
NORTHERN AFFAIR -Dave Goldberg – WINNER
CONTRACT-Nana Akua Manso
NKULI-Afra Marley
HOUSE OF GOLD-Okey Benson
THE HUNTERS-Enoch Opoku

MUSIC- ORIGINAL SONG
ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS -Music and lyrics by Kobby Maxwell
OKOMFO ANOKYE- Music and lyrics by Abena Fosua
HOUSE OF GOLD- Music and lyrics by Berni Anti and Mercy Chinwo
NORTHERN AFFAIR -Music and lyrics by Jon Germain and Kofi Aykeame – WINNER
CONTRACT- Music and lyrics by-Alesxia

MAKE UP AND HAIR STYLIST
BARIMA NYE SUNYE- Jude Odeh – WINNER
PURPLE ROSE- Lydia Ashietey
THE PRICE-Foreal Mensah
HOUSE OF GOLD-Joyce Mensah

BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION- BEST
ACTOR
CONTRACT -Hlomla Dandala – WINNER
NUMBER ONE FAN- Yemi Black
FINDING MERCY- Desmond Elliot
HOUSE OF GOLD-Francis Odega – WINNER
VOLUNTEERS – Bobby Obodo

BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION- BEST
ACTRESS
Nse Ikpe Etim- PURPLE ROSE
Rita Dominic –FINDING MERCY
Omawumi Meglele- HOUSE OF GOLD
Ivie Okujaye- VOLUNTEERS
Patience Ozorkwor – SLAVE BOY – WINNER

SOUND MIXING AND EDITING
CONTRACT-Mawuli Tofah
HOUSE OF GOLD-Berni Anti
NORTHERN AFFAIR- Shaun Burdick – WINNER
ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS- Black Tim

A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A
SUPPORTING ROLE
Kwadwo Nkansah (Lilwin)-TIME CHANGES –
WINNER
Henry Adofo Asiedu- HOUSE OF GOLD
Jon Germain – NORTHERN AFFAIR
Van Vicker- ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS
Edward Agyekum Kufuor – THE PLEDGE

A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A
SUPPORTING ROLE
Lydia Forson- VOLUNTEERS
Lisa Nana yaa Awuku- NKULI
Rose Mensah- (Kyeiwaa)- TIME CHANGES
Roselyn Ngissah- THE PLEDGE
Joselyn Dumas- NORTHERN AFFAIR – WINNER
A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A
LEADING ROLE
John Dumelo- NORTHERN AFFAIR – WINNER
Kofi Adu (Agya Koo)-OKOMFO ANOKYE
Adjetey Annang- THE HUNTERS
James Gardiner- NKULI
Majid Michel-THE PRICE

A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A
LEADING ROLE
Jackie Appiah- CHEATERS – WINNER
Yvonne Okoro-CONTRACT
Maame Serwaa – SCHOOL GIRL
Yvonne Nelson- THE PRICE
Sonia Ibrahim- NUMBER ONE FAN

BEST PICTURE
NORTHERN AFFAIR- Mabel Germain- Producer –
WINNER
CONTRACT-Shirley Frimpong –Manso ,Ken
Attoh, Yvonne Okoro -Producers
HUNTER- Abdul Salam Mumuni- Producer
HOUSE OF GOLD- Yvonne Nelson- Producer
ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS- Kobby Maxwell and
Jimmy Jean Louis -producers
NUMBER ONE FAN- Juliet Ibrahim- Producer
PURPLE ROSE- Barbara Anakwa, Pascal Amanfo
– Producer
THE PLEDGE- Musah Toure- Producer
FINDING MERCY-Desmond Elliot – Producer
OKOMFO ANOKYE -Paul Adjei

SHORT MOVIE
CAMPUS SCANDALS
GALAMSEY – WINNER
HOSPITALS

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Contract- Ken Attoh
House of gold – valee Dakup
Number one fan -Anankwa Samuel and Moses
Inwang
Huter – Adam Omar
Northern affair- Aaron Wong – WINNER

DIRECTING
Hunter-frank rajah
Contract – Shirley Frimpong Manso – WINNER
Okomfo Anokye – Frank Gharbin
House of gold- Pascal Amanfo
Northern Affair- Leila Djansi – WINNER

COSTUME AND WARDROBE
House of gold -Gloria Ogwu
Pledge -Augustine tsunami and Ghana armed forces
Hunter – Samira Yakubu
Okomfo Anokye – George Atobrah – WINNER
Northern affair – Marbel Dawusu

PUBLIC VOTING CATEGORIES
Best TV Series
Heart Break Hote TV3
Best Actress TV Series
Esi-Chorkor Trotro TV3
Favourite Actor
Prince David Osei
Favourite Actress
Yvonne Nelson – WINNER

Sitting with opposite sex is strictly prohibited — Imam Yunus

Imam Talihat Yunus is the Chief Imam, Adiam Memorial
Central Mosque Iporo Ake, Abeokuta. He speks on sitting
arrangement or what some people called segregation of
women in mosque. Excerpts
Sitting with or among the opposite sex is strictly prohibited.
When men and women sits together, it results to different
mishaps happening in our society like fornication, adultery,
sexually transmitted diseases and even unwanted pregnancies.
The major reason for this segregation in Islam is that
whatever you are close to, can make you sin. The only reason
that a man and woman can sit together in Islam is only when
the two parties are related by blood.
The Qur'an went as far as teaching us that in Islam, men and
women should not handshake, hug or peck the opposite sex
that they are not related with. The sitting arrangement in the
mosque is a vivid example of what is expected of Muslims
whereby where the menfolk will be seated will be different
from where the female will be seating. Nowadays, most
mosques have where the female will have their ablution
separately and it will be far from where the male will have
theirs and they do not share the same toilet. In fact, the
women do not see the Imam during prayer but only here his
voice because of the way mosque are built. Even when we
have societal gathering like funerals, weddings in Islam, it is
expected of us as Muslims to seat separately and segmented.

Via: Vanguard

2face absent as Annie Idibia welcomes second daughter in US

2face and Annie Idibia have welcomed their second
child together – a baby girl.

Annie Idibia delivered a bouncing baby girl in the
night of January 3, 2014 at an hospital in Atlanta,
Georgia, US. Her manager Naomi Adenuga
confirmed the news through her Twitter. 'Thank
God for safe delivery …. Princess Idibia is here*',
she wrote a few hours ago.

Annie travelled to the US back in November 2013.
She has been in the company of her mother and
four-year-old daugther Isabella.

Meanwhile, Source confirmed that 2face was not
with Annie in Atlanta. The Pop singer who had a
busy performance schedule during the Christmas/
New Year festive period is currently in Lagos,
Nigeria. A photo on Instagram shows him partying
with friends at his newly opened Club Rumors
night club located at FESTAC, Lagos.

2face is now blessed with seven children – two girls
with wife Annie, two boys with baby mama
Sunmbo Ajaba and two boys plus a girl with his
other baby mama Pero Adeniyi.

Via: Thenet

Tweets: Dwayne Wade’s new babymama attacks Gabrielle Union on twitter

Earlier this week it was revealed that NBA player Dwayne
Wade had secretly fathered a child with a popular Miami
groupie named Aja Metoyer. Now Aja is going off on
Twitter, saying things about Gabby she really has no business
saying Gabby drinks too much? .

Photos: Maheeda Goes Totally Naked In New Video Shoot

Nude poster, Maheeda, while on set for her 'Naija
Bad Girl' music video shoot Video today by Frizzle and Bizzle Films in Lagos decided to take it all off.

Message In A Bottle Returned To Woman 20 YearS After She Threw It Into The Sea

Zoe was a 10- year-old schoolgirl when she threw her letter into the water while on a ferry travelling to Belgium When schoolgirl Zoe Lemon threw a bottle with a message inside into the sea she soon forgot about it.
But 23 years later she has been stunned to receive a reply –
after the bottle was discovered more than 350 miles away in
the Netherlands.
Zoe, who has since married and lives in Salford, tossed the
letter into the sea as she left Hull on a ferry for a family
holiday to Germany when she was just 10.
The mum – whose surname is now Averianov – was
flabbergasted when her parents called for Christmas and
said they had post from Europe.
It turned out to be a reply to her letter from Piet and
Jacqueline Lateur from near Rotterdam.
Piet was walking his dog in the Oosterschelde dykes, near
where he and his wife Jacqueline live in Serooskerke, when
he found the bottle with Zoe's letter inside.
Zoe, 33, who works in a jewellery shop and lives in
Pendleton, said: "It's been a bit crazy really.
"My parents came to visit on Christmas day and they had
this letter from Europe addressed to my maiden name,
Lemon.
"The first thing I saw was my handwriting as a child and
my little letter saying who I was and about my pets and my
hobbies. It made me a bit emotional."
Since receiving the letter, Zoe has been in contact with Piet
via email and asked to see photographs of where the bottle
was found.
He told her: "I am keeping your little letter on my piano. I
know you are no longer a little girl but you asked me to
write you so I have."

Culled from Information Nigeria

North Korean Dictator, Kim Jong-Un Sentenced His Uncle To Be Eaten Alive By 120 Wild Dogs (Photo)

North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-Un who sentenced his uncle,
Jang Song-Thaek, 67, to death, didn't let him die by hanging
or firing squad, instead sentenced him to be eaten alive by a
pack of 120 wild dogs in a savage punishment for treachery.

His uncle along with five close aides, were stripped naked and
thrown into a cage of hounds which had been starved for three
days. The pack of animals spent more than an hour mauling
the group in a punishment called 'quan jue' or execution by
dogs, a report in Chinese newspaper, Wen Wei Po said.

Reports also say the entire process was supervised by the
supreme leader in North Korea, along with 300 senior
officials - a clear warning against anyone challenging Kim's
leadership.

2015: Obasanjo To Stay In PDP And Give President Jonathan "A Good Fighting"

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo plans to field a sitting governor from one of the Northern states against President Goodluck Jonathan at the next Peoples Democratic Party's presidential primaries.

Sources privy to the ex-President revealed that Mr. Obasanjo intends to stay in the PDP and give President Jonathan a "good fight" for the PDP ticket at the party's next convention. For the 2015 race, he might present either Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, or his Katsina State counterpart Ibrahim Shema.

Previously, Mr. Obasanjo had urged Mr. Lamido not to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with the G-5 governors.

It was learnt that Mr. Shema is a second choice after Mr. Lamido, who was foreign affairs minister during Obasanjo's presidency. Now, the presidency has become interested in Governor Lamido and directed Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) operatives to investigate him and his sons over alleged N10billion fraud. Governor Shema came to the limelight when he was made PDP vice-chairman for the North-West during Obasanjo's tenure.

Allegedly, Mr. Obasanjo favours Governor Lamido against President Jonathan as he has a large following among the poor in the North, known as the Talakawas, from his days in NEPU (Northern Elements Progressive Union), which was led by the late Aminu Kano. Mr. Lamido is also seen as widely accepted by his colleagues who are angry with the Alhaji Bamanga Tukur leadership of the PDP.

Obasanjo and APC's union "would never work"

Obasanjo has reportedly made up his mind to stop President Jonathan's second term bid by sponsoring a candidate to compete with him for the PDP ticket for the 2015 presidential poll.

"In the letter written by Baba [Obasanjo] to President Jonathan, a lot of things that could salvage the party from the present cul de sac were stated," a source said. "But Jonathan has no time for that; instead, he insists he has not told anyone of his interest for the second term. We will soon know who is right or wrong; but let me tell you that we are shopping for a candidate who would run against Jonathan for the PDP ticket. If he won, fine, and if he lost fine as well; after all, some people ran against Baba in 1998 and 2003 primaries.

"If he wins, we will support him, but if he loses, we expect him to support our candidate. That is politics. This is because, come what may, PDP will retain the presidency in 2015."

When reminded of the APC leadership's visit to Obasanjo, the source explained why Obasanjo would never work for the opposition. According to him, the former president would rather prefer Jonathan's presidency to APC's.

"We will not support APC candidate at all; that will amount to anti-party activities and remember that Obasanjo had accused the president of doing his stuff for political survival.

"Another reason Obasanjo will not work with the APC is because the PDP gave him the ticket to rule the country for eight years. Nothing will make him work against the party. Then look at the APC: the party means Tinubu and Tinubu means APC. Here was a man whose stock-in-trade was to abuse Obasanjo, calling him all sorts of unprintable names for his political agenda; and now he wants us to support him. He should forget it," the source explained.

Via: Leadership

Man flogs orphan to death over Xmas rice

The Ogun State Police Command said, yesterday, that it had
arrested a man, Kayode Olubunmi,37, for allegedly killing
his cousin,Haruna Adeoye,20, over a bowl of Christmas rice.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa
Adejobi disclosed this in a statement sent to newsmen in
Abeokuta.
Adejobi explained that the tragic incident occurred on the
Christmas day at Ajegunle, Ita-Oluwo, Ogijo in Sagamu
local government area of Ogun State at 10:30pm.
According to the Police, the suspect killed, Adeoye, an
orphan for eating a bowl of rice given to them by a friend on
Christmas day.
" When the suspect, who went on a visit to his friends' place,
came back drunk, he flogged the deceased to death with a
stick for eating the rice he instructed him to keep for their
dinner.
"Haruna was an orphan who had been staying with the
suspect for years and Olubunmi could not state why he
killed him.
"He has confessed to the crime, he is with us at SCID
Eleweran and will soon appear in court ", the Police said.

Via: Vanguard

Kim Kardashian Thankful For Wonderful 2013 (Photo & Video)

Kim Kardashian is extremely grateful for the year she had in 2013 after getting engaged to long time boyfriend and having her first baby in the same year.

Kim shared an acknowledgement of her good fortune in 2013 and said "It was an amazing year!!!"

Kim captioned the photo of the ring, which is roughly half the size of tiny North's hand.

Kim also shared a touching video montage of her romance with Kanye West to ring in the New Year.

Set to Rihanna's "Stay" and "Knock You Down" (featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo), the video features cute Kimye moments, from the first few times they hung out to the birth of little Nori to their over-the-top engagement at San Francisco's AT&T Park.

"He always says 'there's nothing more that I love in this world than you and me - and myself," Kim tells stepbrother Brody Jenner in the video, explaining Kanye's love for their daughter. "So imagine a combination of the two."


Watch video

Culled from Entertainment News

Sean Tizzle's Shares N500k Guiseppe Zanotti sneakers

Big boy level noni ooo

Oduah Case!!! Jonathan Must Take Action – Reps Insist

Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, has called on the Executive arm of government to fulfil its obligation to implement the recommendations presented to it in its investigation of the N255 million BMW scandal that rocked the Aviation Ministry in the fourth quarter of the year 2013.

Hon. Onyejeocha declared this in her home town Isiochi, Abia State, during a visit to her constituency.

The Committee's Chairperson said that the Reps had completed their job by investigating the scandal and forwarding their recommendations to the Executive arm.

However, she noted that the lawmakers were not empowered to go beyond that.

According to Hon. Onyejeocha, the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should be respected and applied.

"All of us worked to protect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so whether you are an executive person or you are a parliamentarian or in the judiciary, the Constitution is the primary thing you need to protect.

"Why can't we say the truth, we need to say the truth no matter who is involved. For me the primary responsibility of any legislator in Nigeria is to God after here what do you tell your creator and so once you have that at the back of your mind you do your work," she added.

On what happens to the report submitted and the recommendations made by the House as it concerns the N255 million bullet proof cars, she said that the committee has done the work assigned to it and the House work stops there.

"Our work ended with the submission at the floor of the House and that the House had made its own recommendations. It is not our business what happens after we have finished our own work. It is left for the executive to do their own and off course what the constitution empowers us to do is to investigate the supposed corruption, it is not our duty to implement there is no way any lawmaker would implement," she said.

It would be recalled that the Reps have recommended the review of Stella Oduah's appointment for contravening the Appropriation Act. They also recommended a refund by Coscharis on the customs waiver utilised by it.

Via: Naij/ The Herald

See 2013 Toke Makinwa Photo

Toke Makinwa Shares photo taken in 2003 when Sean Paul came to Nigeria. Can u identify her?

Facebook Sued For Alleged Spying Of Users' Private Messages

(BBC) -Facebook is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that it monitors users' private messages.

The lawsuit claims that when users share a link to another
website via a private message, Facebook scans it to profile the
sender's web activity.

It alleges that Facebook systematically intercepts messages to
mine user data and profits by sharing it with data aggregators,
advertisers and marketers.

Facebook said the allegations were "without merit".

"We will defend ourselves vigorously," the world's biggest
social networking site added.

The lawsuit is claiming the greater of either $100 (£61) a day
for each day of alleged violations or $10,000, for each user.
Facebook has positioned itself to acquire pieces of the users'
profiles that are likely unavailable to other data aggregators"

The lawsuit, filed earlier this week, cites independent research
that, it claims, found Facebook reviews the contents of its
users' private messages "for purposes unrelated to the
facilitation of message transmission".

"Representing to users that the content of Facebook messages
is "private" creates an especially profitable opportunity for
Facebook," it says.

It says this is "because users who believe they are communicating on a service free from surveillance are likely
to reveal facts about themselves that they would not reveal
had they known the content was being monitored.

"Thus, Facebook has positioned itself to acquire pieces of the
users' profiles that are likely unavailable to other data
aggregators."

However, others have come forward to defend Facebook.
Writing on his blog, security expert Graham Cluley said that
if the site was not examining links shared privately, Facebook
would be failing a "duty of care" to its users.

"If you didn't properly scan and check links there's a very
real risk that spam, scams, phishing attacks, and malicious
URLs designed to infect recipients' computers with malware
could run rife," he argued.

Facebook has come under attack over its privacy policies in
the past.

In September last year, it faced criticism over a proposed
change to its privacy policy which would have allowed ads to
be created using the names and profile pictures of Facebook
users.

The firm had claimed that its proposal merely clarified the
language of its privacy policy, rather than making any
material changes to it.

Facebook undertook to change the wording in the wake of a
legal action launched in 2011 which saw it pay $20m to
compensate users who claimed it had used their data without
explicit permission.

‘God Is The Secret Of My Marriage’ - Olu Jacobs

Nollywood legend and Actor Olu Jacobs is married to Beautifull actress Joke Silva and in a recent interview revealed their secret for a great long lasting marriage.

"It is God. There are other forces outside that you need to take cognisance of. When you do, you have to make sure that they don't take control over your life. You are now thinking for two.

No decision you take should be for yourself alone. It is for two and it must remain for two. You have to always remember that. If my wife goes out and she finds out that she would not be able to make it back at the time she initially thought she would, she picks up the phone and calls me to tell me.

Fine! You are thinking for two, she knows where I am, I know where she is. We still do this till tomorrow. Communicating like that helps a lot.

Once we are talking, you have an idea of where I am and I have an idea of where you are. I am not saying that it should be calls every minute. Sometimes, just being together in a room [and] not necessarily saying anything is also important," the thespian revealed.

Via: NET

Beverly Osu says she’s ‘ahead of time’, threatens her haters

Out of the numerous reflective statements Nigerian celebrities have been posting on social networks, Beverly Osu's 'words on the marble' kind of stands out.

While reflecting on the past year, the Big Brother finalist described herself as a 'young lady ahead of time'.

'This past year I've gotten the platform to use emerging media to entertain, inform and inspire the people of Africa. My vision still holds true today. I am a young lady ahead of time. Thanks to everyone who has touched my incredible life', Beverly wrote on her Instagram page.

The 21-year-old received quite a lot of negative reactions from fans and others who watched and felt her performance at the 2013 Big Brother Africa – The Chase reality TV show was shameful.

Bev also had a word for them: 'To my Haters: thanks for making my life in 2013 something to reflect on… (Silence is golden but a duct tape is silver)… You guys have been my entertainment', she wrote, insinuating she'd shut them up herself.

Via: Thenet

Avril set to wed South African lover

Niaje Kenyan singer/actress/model, Avril Nyambura says she has found the man of her dreams in a South African lover.

Speaking to niaje, the 27-year-old beauty talked about her relationship and their plans on getting married soon 'I am dating a very loving man from South Africa and he is based in South Africa, not Kenya as many people have said. We met in 2012 and we became quite good friends from then on. We
did not start dating until sometime in 2013 and in him I have found a man of my dreams, a real gentleman'.

On their marital plans and where their new family will be based, Avril wishes she could switch both countries 'Kenya is my home but if we get married, I am obligated as an African woman to be with my husband but with my man being the sweetheart he is, I am sure we will have homes in both countries', she said. However, no date has been specified for
their wedding or engagement ceremony.

Recently, the lovers were spotted at Tamarind luxurious beach hotel in Mombasa City and were reported to have spent the New Year celebration together in South Africa.

Via: Thenet

Must Read: Fans Advise Sina Rambo To Quit Music

Wherever you find Davido there also you'll find him and
that's because they are cousins. Sina Rambo is the fair-
skinned complexion guy who likes to be surrounded by
beautiful girls.
Then he was signed unto Davido's HKN record label where
he dropped his debut video, Ijo Sina featuring Davido.
But earlier in the year, news filtered in that he had a big fight
with Davido because the O.B.O dude wasn't doing enough to
promote his career. Although Sina denied the report, Davido
confirmed the gist that his cousin had actually left HKN.
Then he released Mujo, E No Reach, Sisi Eko and others.
But Nigerians seems not to be down with Sina's songs as he's
been advised to quit music.
This DT gathered during a question and answer posed by
James Ndubisi on Twitter where he asked Nigerians to
mention artistes they think should quit music.
Sina Rambo was first featured on label mate, Daivdo's single;
"Overseas", on the OBO Genesis album

Forbes Names Biggest Nigerian Billionaires of 2013 With Dangote On the Top

The combined net worth of four Nigerian billionaires, Aliko Dangote, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Mike Adenuga, grew by N2.024 trillion ($12.65 billion) in 2013, according to data released by Forbes yesterday.

The amount is about half of the N4.99 trillion budget put forward by the Federal Government and approved by the National Assembly in the 2013 fiscal year.

Forbes, in a report entitled The Biggest African Billionaire Gainers in 2013, listed Dangote, Africa's richest man, as the biggest gainer in terms of increase in net worth.

He gained $10.1 billion (N1.62 trillion) in 2013, to end the year with a net worth of $22.9 billion (N3.66 trillion), up from $12.8 billion as at the end of December 2012.

Nigeria's richest woman

Nigeria's richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija, owner of Famfa Oil Limited, was named the fourth biggest gainer in 2013, as her wealth increased by $1.9 billion (N304 billion) to end the year with a net worth of $2.5 billion (N400 billion).

Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Group, was named the ninth biggest African gainer in 2013 by Forbes, with a $550 million (N88 billion) increase in wealth to end the year with a total net worth of $1.2 billion (N192 billion).

Nigeria's second richest man and Chairman of Globacom, Mr. Mike Adenuga, was named the 15th biggest gainer, with a gain of $100 million (N16 billion) to end the year with a net worth of $4.7 billion (N752 billion).

According to Forbes, the biggest catalyst for the increase in Dangote's net worth was his Dangote Cement shares, which has experienced a 74 per cent run-up over the last 12 months.

Forbes further noted that the increase in Folorunsho Alakija's net worth is as a result of new information made available to it on the true value of her company's interest in Agbami, information that had been verified by analysts in the industry.

Rabiu

On Abdulsamad Rabiu, Forbes said: "Rabiu joins the ranks of Africa's richest and the world's billionaires for the first time based on success at his BUA Group, whose biggest businesses are sugar refining and cement.

"BUA Group annual revenues are estimated at $2 billion. The group also does business in real estate, steel, port concessions, manufacturing, oil gas and shipping.

"Rabiu, the son of a businessman, set up his own business in 1988, importing rice, sugar and edible oils as well as iron and steel rods."

Adenuga

Commenting on Adenuga, the Forbes report said: "He built his fortune in oil production and telecom.

"His mobile telecom outfit, Globacom, has over 25 million subscribers in Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.

"He also owns Conoil Producing, a large indigenous oil exploration company.

"Adenuga studied in the United States and went into business for himself in Nigeria, starting by running his mother's sawmill business, distributing lace and Coca-Cola.

"He hit the big time when the military regime of former President Ibrahim Babangida awarded him construction contracts and his first oil prospecting license with which he became the first Nigerian to strike oil in commercial quantities."

Via: NigerianEyes

See 4 Health Problems Linked to Depression

Even if you're already dealing with depression, keep an eye on these related health issues that are linked to the condition. Some are exacerbated by depression. Others are the result of long-term depression. In some cases, it's not clear whether depression causes the health concern or vice versa, but being aware of these associations can help you escape their effects.

1. Chronic Pain
The link between chronic pain and depression is unclear,
and there is some controversy about which comes first.
What has been proven is that chronic pain can exacerbate
depression and severe depression can make you more
susceptible to pain.

Researchers have found a link between higher levels of
cytokines, molecules that facilitate intercellular
communication, and depression. Cytokines can trigger an
inflammatory response and, therefore, pain. While
additional research is needed to clarify the relationship
between pain, inflammation and depression, exercise, talk
therapy and medication can help.

2. Heart Disease
Depression is considered a risk factor for heart disease, an
increased risk of having a heart attack, and higher chances
of death after a serious cardiac event. Unfortunately, even
milder forms of depression have been associated with
ischemic heart disease, which is caused by diminished
blood supply to the heart muscle.

Scientists aren't sure exactly how this occurs, but one clue
may be found in the inflammation caused by depression,
which can lead to thickening and stiffening of arterial walls
—a precursor to heart disease. The good news is that early
diagnosis and treatment of depression, particularly in
women, can prevent these negative effects.

3. Dementia
In older people, the link between depression and dementia
is significant. A meta-analysis of this correlation, published
in 2013 in the British Journal of Psychology, supports this
link, with researchers noting that depressed people over age
50 are more likely to develop dementia, including
Alzheimer's disease.

How does this happen? The exact mechanism hasn't been
defined yet, but one hypothesis is that changes in blood
vessels that impact brain matter cause and further both
depression and dementia.

Depression is not a part of normal aging, and you can help
older friends and family members by keeping a watchful
eye for symptoms and asking medical caretakers to take
these signals seriously. It's never too late to seek help.

4. Sleeping Problems
Insomnia, like other chronic health problems, can increase
one's risk of depression because it affects your day-to-day
life, energy levels, and ability to focus or enjoy things.

Depression can also cause sleeping patterns to change,
causing you to sleep excessively or not very much at all—
both of which are actually bad for your health. These sleep
disruptions may be due to chemical changes in the brain
that come along with depression. In addition, the same
stress and anxiety that can heighten or even trigger
depression can make it difficult to drift off to sleep each
night.

Depending on whether you're sleeping too much—or not
enough—the solutions for getting more restful sleep will
vary. There are a variety of drug-free techniques that can
help you improve your sleep, as well as medical
interventions that can help.

Depression is devious; it can make nearly any health
problem worse because it often saps your energy and
motivation to care for yourself. And many chronic illnesses
are accompanied by an increased risk of depression as
patients adapt to the potential limitations and lifestyle
changes a new diagnosis requires.

The faster you can get treatment for depression, the better.
Too many people suffer needlessly without ever getting
proper diagnosis or treatment. If you're listless, having
trouble sleeping, feeling helpless or hopeless, or simply not
up to pursuing your usual interests, ask a physician for
help.

Culled from sparkpeople

Must Read: Open Letter To Skales

Dear Skales Let me start by wishing you a happy and
prosperous new year… Mr Raoul, I would like to admit to the
FACT that you are a very talented and Hardworking artist like
it's not really easy switching between singing and Rapping at
the same time (should be the main reason BankyW signed you
some years ago).

There are some things I've noticed about your music Career
since you Started with EME, some years ago when you
released your first pre-EME

Single (Heading for a Grammy) I just knew that you were
headed to the TOP cause I felt the Heat (HIT) from the song.
At that time People started looking forward to you like you
are the next thing to storm the Nigerian music scene.

BankyW. Signed You and Wiz up, I can remember Him
bringing the two of you up on stage at a show announcing the
you both as His Retirement plan, but Let me be sincere since then it has been all about Wiz.

I am not sure maybe it's the Destiny/Star Factor OR the
exposure wizkid got when He was still upcoming recording
with the likes of OJB, soundsultan e.t.c then that made him a
STRONGER FORCE than you in the music scene.

I understand that you were still in school which is much
needed (thank God you graduated successfully last year)
maybe that was what held your music career back a little
bit..When you released your First single (Mukulu)
with EME I was like Ok so this guy can sing too an album
from him would not be bad.

You also gained little Popularity and so on. 2013 was not too
bad for your career, your impact was really good on the EME
compilation album (this is me forgetting the fame and musical influence wizkid and BankyW got on the album).

Your verses on Baddest Boy, Sunmomi, Get down tonight
and so on was on point. You released two singles in 2013
Take Care Of me and Denge Pose (of which denge pose was
really slept on) which were AMAZING, the first time I heard Take care of me was on BEAT FM and I was like is this Skales? I mean An average Nigerian artist/musician can't write a song like that. Now To the main matter, Mister Skales I would like you to Pull a wizkid on Your LABEL BOSSES.

2014 Is YOUR TAKEOVER YEAR, Release an album in the
first quarter of this year (don't care if Wiz's second album is
not yet out) Go for it in the first quarter of this Year or you
lose your CHANCE of taking over/Blowing full time. At least
the singles Wizkid released last year are enough (No hating to
wiz).. I am tired of seeing tweets about you not blowing yet.

Before I stop, Mr. Skales Please change Your stylist (if you
have one) and your mode of dressing, you can At
least Contact Ice-Prince for His Stylist.

THANK YOU…YOU ARE A STAR, SHINE
BRIGHT!!!!

From: An Observer.

2face, Waje, Others Stir Mandela’s Concert

Despite the huge traffic along the ever busy Ahmadu Bello
way, Victoria Island, Nigerians and lovers of entertainment,
denied themselves the comfort of their beds to witness
celebrities bid final farewell to the late former South African
President, Nelson Madiba Mandela.
The concert which was tagged, "Mandela lives on", kicked off
at about 9 pm, with a stage performance by the Ebonylife
band. The event Talented comedian, Julius Agwu, mounted
the stage to do what he knows how to do best.
Anchored by Obi Ebuka and Olisa, the event was graced by
the cream of society and top music stars like, Tuface Idibia,
Tiwa Savage, Waje, among others. The story of what
happened in the show can never be complete without
mentioning what happened when hip hop icon, Tuface Idibia
mounted the stage to perform his award winning track, "
African Queen".
In his usual way of performing, he started by jumping up
while singing and many fans followed suit.
The Marvin Records songstress, Tiwa Savage stole the show
as fans tuned " Eminado" for her even before she climbed the
stage.
To show her numerous fans that she has it in stock when it
comes to good tracks, she did not stop at only "Eminado" ,
she followed it up with one of her hit singles, "Oko mi" for
the audience to dance away stress.
What seemed to amaze fans about the show was that the
Nigerian born talented singer, Waje, did not only climb the
stage to perform as she was called, she also, counsel the
audience.
She urged people to try as much as possible, to impact
positively on their next door neighbour so as to be
remembered when they are no more. For her, it was not just
to go and perform on stage, it was also, an avenue to advice
her fans.

Culled from Vanguard

Photo: Davido Strikes A Pose With Aki And Paw Paw

OBO (Omo Baba Olowo) Davido, is currently in Owerri for a show. While at it, he decided to hang out with Aki and Paw Paw.

Soyinka Family Announces Burial Rites For Iyetade Soyinka

Iyetade Verity Soyinka, a daughter of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka and Mrs. Olayide Soyinka, will be buried on Friday, January 10 in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State.

The late Ms. Soyinka died on December 28, 2013 at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, after a brief illness.

A statement was released to day by the Soyinka family. According to the statement, Iyetade's death had brought "great sadness and an overwhelming sense of loss" to the family.

The funeral statement disclosed that Ms. Soyinka is survived by two children, a daughter, Oreofe, and a son, Adeoto.

The late Iyetade "will be laid to rest on Friday January 10 in Ibadan, after the funeral service at the Chapel of Resurrection, University of Ibadan at 11a.m.," the family's statement revealed.

It was also mentioned in the statement that a short service of songs would be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday 9.

The funeral statement revealed that the deceased's volume of poetry, Stars, Fill My Skies, was scheduled for release at the end of 2013.

The Soyinka family stated that Ms. Iyetade Soyinka was a fervent Christian who "cared deeply and generously for those shunned by society," "scorned the vain," "discarded hypocrisies, rejected the limelight and sought to live a life of depth and truth."

The statement described her as one who "fought fiercely for those she loved and she touched our lives with her heart, her incredibly creative mind, her dreams and her wit."

Via: Sahara Reporters

Fuji Icon Kollington Ayinla Sells Property To Treat ‘Spiritual Illness’

Reports have it that veteran Fuji Musician
Kolington Ayinla is battling a 'strange illness' and
has put up some of his landed property for sale, in
other to raise money to pay for treatment .

The 'Ijo Yoyo' singer in a recent interview with
Encomium Weekly said, 'It is a strange ailment, it's
spiritual. That's the best way of describing it. But I
thank God that I am still alive'.

Ayinla also blamed his poor health condition on the
state of the Nigerian economy;

'My health condition has been worsened by the poor
economic situation of Nigeria, nothing is working.
Everything is paralysed. I kept thinking to the extent
that I wanted to sell my property. If the government
had not turned everything upside down, people like
me are not supposed to be suffering likes this'.

Source learnt that the Fuji singer had also sold his old
fish depot (which he has owned for over 25 years),
situated along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, Lagos
in other to treat an initial ailment.

The news of Ayinla's illness follows a growing
trend of older Nigerian artistes and actors battling
several medical conditions.

Ayinla is one of the most popular Fuji artistes who
shot to fame in the late 80s and early 90s with
several hit albums like 'Kasabubu', 'Ijo Yoyo' and
'Kaya'.

30-Year-Old Housewife Found Hanging In Her Room

Ayogwiri (Edo) – The Police in Ayogwiri in Etsako West
Local Government Council of Edo are trying to unravel the
cause of the death of a 30-year-old housewife, Mrs Margaret
Atogwe, found hanging in her room.

The police want to determine whether the woman committed
suicide or was murdered.

Neighbours of the deceased said that the corpse was found
dangling from the ceiling of a dark small room, believed to be
the room of the deceased at No. 2 Abeh St., Ayogwiri.

The Divisional Police Officer for Ayowiri, DSP Abdullahi Gusau, confirmed the incident, saying it had been reported to his office.

"My officers were at the scene of the incident but we are still
investigating on what was the exact cause of the death.

"Efforts are on to bring about the true picture surrounding the
controversial death,'' he said.

Gusau said that the case would be transferred to Benin as soon
as investigations were concluded.

The elder brother of the deceased, Mr Francis Ayonote told
NAN that the deceased could not have hanged herself.
Ayonote said that the circumstances of her sister's death were
questionable.

He said that the deceased was found nude standing by her
window with a rope round her neck and tied to the protector
and not dangling as being claimed.

Ayonote urged the police authorities to unearth the root cause
of the death and bring the culprits to book.

Via: Vanguard/ NAN

A Must Read For Guys: Signs That A Lady Is Not Interested In You

1. CONSTANTLY ASKING FOR FAVORS: You know, this
is not even about girls but trust nobody who constantly ask
you for favors, they are only taking advantage. In the case of
girls, if she constantly asks for your help especially when it
comes to finances and buying stuff for her, it's just clear that
she is in for the goodies, don't be fooled bro .. some even ask
for favors that Bill Gates daughter won't even ask her
father.

2. SHE NEVER RETURN YOUR CALLS: She barely return
your text messages and missed calls and when she does, it's
mostly the 'k', 'lol' 'yes' kind of replies after taking days to
respond. I need not tell you that she's not interested in you.

3. SHE ALWAYS COMES OUT WITH YOU WITH HER
GIRLS: This is a clear sign to alert you that this girl don't
want alone time, she's only there to please her friends or
make her friends enjoy a bit of the goodies you are offering.
Look elsewhere or grab one of her friends if you can. Some
girls might even bring male friends just to piss you off, while
you foot the bills.

4. SHE NEVER TAKES PICTURES WITH YOU: If you are
the guy always taking photos of the girl or if she prefer taking
photos of the food, drink, gift you bought for her instead, then
my bro, be prepared to move on. You don't matter like that.
Try go through her social media/phone if there's no photo of
you, think twice. Some people might say it doesn't matter but
trust me every girl that loves you will share beautiful
moments you share together or want to take pictures with you,
every minute you spend together. Don't ignore this, it's a
cemented fact.

5. SHE INTRODUCES YOU TO HER FRIENDS AS A
'FRIEND' : I was once asked why do guys hate when they are
introduced as a friend, and my answer was why not? Ladies
should know that this particular thing hurts more than being
shot, especially when you are so into her and in your head
she's the love of your life. That is clear that she's not in a
relationship with you, at least to her friends or whoever you
got introduced to.

6. SHE FLIRTS WITH YOUR FRIENDS OR FIND YOUR
FRIENDS WAY COOLER: The worst that could happen is
introducing your girl to your friends and she start to get flirty
with them. It could be for the fun of it but if she's usually
bored around you but come alive when she's with you and
your friends, try do your homework well or simply leave her
to one of your friends, not an easy decision though but it will
save you time to move on.

7. SHE NEVER COMMENTS ON HOW YOU LOOK :
Everybody like compliments but if even in your best, she
never say, "you look good" or "I like what you are wearing"
then the answer is simple, 'SHE DON'T CARE'. It's straight
like that. Don't sweat it.

8. ACTS FRIENDLY WHENEVER SHE IS NEED : She
usually calls you all the sweet names, 'boo boo', hun, bla bla
… only when she needs a favor. Do you still need to be told
bro?

9. SHE FINDS YOU BORING : This is how to tell if a girl
thinks you are boring, she don't laugh to your jokes, she's
constantly on her phone when you are with her, if you don't
break the silence, she don't make any effort to make a convo,
she don't even shout or singalong to her favorite song when
you play it in her presence, bro, you are trying too much, go
for someone who appreciate you, especially if you don't
think you are that boring.

Via: Nairaland

Married Woman Got HIV While Trying To Get Pregnant

The pains some women go through in their quest to have a
baby due to family pressure is unimaginable. This woman's
case is one sad example.

Read what she told Punch's Toyosi Ogunseye below…
When did you get married?

We got married in 2004

Did you do HIV tests before you got married?

Yes, we did. It was a compulsory test before getting married.
We were both HIV negative.

When did you realise you had the virus?

It was in 2007. I got pregnant and was asked to do some
random tests. That was how I found out I was HIV positive.

Do you know how you contracted the virus?

Sometimes, it's difficult to tell because there are so many
ways through which one can get the virus but you can trace it
if you vividly remember the activities you engaged in for
some months and years.

Can you explain what you mean by activities one engages
in?

In my case, my husband married me a virg*n and like I told
you earlier, I was HIV negative and so was he when we got
married. Certain things happened to me that exposed me to
unhealthy practices and I believe strongly that that was how I
got HIV.

Unhealthy practices?

I could not conceive when I got married. My husband was not
worried because it was a young marriage, but his family
members were not happy with me. They said all sorts of nasty
things to me and tried to get my husband to send me out of
the house. It created tension in my home. I went to different
churches and herbalists within and outside Lagos. In the
herbalist's home, I was given incisions with a razor blade. I
received the incisions on two different occasions. Then in
2007, my mother-in-law arranged a new wife for my husband
behind my back.

Did he tell you about the new wife?

No. In fact, I didn't know until much later. It was one of my
friends in the village that told me what my mother-in-law had
been up to. My husband just told me that he was going to our
village to see his mum. I did not suspect anything. It was on
that trip they introduced the new wife to him. He rejected the
wife and came back to Lagos but he did not tell me anything.

One day, one of my friends called me and asked me if I knew
what my husband came to the village for. She narrated the
scheme to me and I confronted my husband. He said he didn't
tell me because it would hurt me. He reasoned that since he
didn't take the wife, I would be happy not knowing what
transpired in the village.

It was that same year my in-laws wanted to get another wife
for my husband that I got pregnant. That is why I counsel
women that patience is everything. I got pregnant when God
was ready to give me a child. It wasn't the herbalist or white
garment churches that made it possible. They gave me some
very horrible concoctions to drink in those churches after
praying on them. They took me to rivers to have my bath.

When I saw that all those things were not working, I stopped.

Several months after, I just discovered I was pregnant. In
fact, I remember vividly that at the herbalist's place, I didn't
give them the blade that was used for the incisions. That was
the least thing on my mind, I just wanted a baby.

How many people did you see at the herbalist each time
you went?

Quite a few, mostly women and it was the quest for children
that took them there. They also got incisions.

Was it with the same blade?

I'm not sure about that because we went in at separate times
How did your husband receive the news of your status?

Towards the end of 2007, I got pregnant. He felt very bad
when he heard about my status. He was downcast. I thought it
was the end of our marriage. I thought it was the end of
everything I struggled to keep. He shocked me when he said
he was not going to leave me and it wasn't the end of the
world but that he needed to do the test too. He did it and he
was negative. I gave birth to our child and she's negative.

Do you experience any sort of stigmatisation?

No, my status is known to only my husband and I, and he has
never used it to taunt me in any way. That is how I know that
he truly loves me. Of course, it took him some time to get
over it, it was very gradual but he took it calmly. We were
both very sad. We went for counselling together. I told him
that it was my desperation to have a child that forced me to
seek alternative measures. He didn't know I went to all those
places. He's very understanding and I sometimes wonder if
he's for real.

What steps do you take to ensure he remains negative?

We have two children now and they are both negative. He
uses a cond•m and whenever we are trying to procreate, we
are both placed on drugs to ensure that he doesn't contract it.
I have spoken to a few women who share similar experiences
with you. What advice would you give to women, especially
the married ones that are yet to have children?I wish our
society would just leave couples alone and stop interfering
with whether they have children or not. That is the problem,
everyone feels they should have a say in one's marriage. The
first step is that couples should not allow family members or
friends tell them what is best for them. Also women should be
patient. Just look at me, if I had been patient, all these would
not have happened to me. Couples should know that God's
time is the best.

I also want to say that HIV does not kill. What kills is
depression and laziness. Some people will say because they
are HIV positive, they will stop working and start being
dependent on others. Being dependent on other people will
affect one's psyche, lead to depression and eventually death.

In addition I will advise people, spread the news, but don't
spread the virus.

Via: Punch

Gospel Singer Lanre Teriba Marries Folashade Adesomu

Gospel singer, Lanre Teriba a.k.a, Atorise, said 'I Do' to his
long standing and pregnant lover, Folashade Ademosu
penultimate weekend.
Folashade was already pregnant for his hubby, Lanre before
the marriage introduction which held at the bride's family
house in Ikotun Egbe area of Lagos.
Though this is Lanre's first marriage but Matinee gathered
that the honey-voiced singer has about five kids from different
women. We are wishing them a happy married life.

Via: Vanguard

"I'm Number 7 On President Jonathan's Sniper List"- El-Rufai

Former FCT Minister El-Rufai took to his twitter to has on twitter, yesterday, to give indications that President Jonathan has a snipers' list as alleged by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo in his controversial letter to the President.

The controversial and outspoken El-Rufai also gave his opinion on the viral video where Kenyan minister claimed that the Nigerian delegation came to Kenya in seven private jets for its independence celebration, a claim the president has vehemently refuted too.

The ex-minister also pointed out in his tweets suggested that not only does the Presidential air fleet consist of 10 aircrafts, the vehicle convoy of the president consists of 33 automobiles.


Via: Vanguard

Photo: Khloe Kardashian is pregnant!

Read the report from MediaTakeOut below... MediaTakeOut.com just got wind of what looks to be the
first major gossip scoop of 2014 . . . we learned that
Khloe Kardashian is pregnant. That's not rumor y'all
either . . . it's facts!!

We're told that Khloe announced her pregnancy and asked
the entire family to keep the news quiet. Khloe's
momanger Kris is working on the proper time and place to
make the announcement.

Oh, and the father . . .well we're told that Khloe is "pretty
sure" its Lamar's. But there is an outside possibility it's
Matt Kemp's. But if we know the Kardashians like we do,
they'll prolly spin it into a Maury episode.

Anyways, when news breaks elsewhere don't forget where
you heard it first!!!

Do you believe this? Khloe hasn't reacted to the report yet...!

Tunde Akinsanmi StylePlus Reveals Why He Left StlyPlus Band

It's no longer news that Tunde of StylPlus, has gone solo and
is now on his own. What's indeed news, is that nobody knows
why he left.

He came out in this recent interview to clear the air.
Read below what he had to say about the fall out.

"I have tried to answer this question in so many diplomatic
ways without divulging unnecessary details but the answer
has brought out more questions like "why didn't I work on
my solo project and still remain in the group like its being
done on the international scene with the likes of Boyz2Men,the Commodores, Destiny's Child and many more
international group acts?

Questions flying from all directions have informed me to
come out straight to tell it as it is because I need to carry the
fans along
.
In 2012. I tried taking my clothing company (nativeBoy)
ambitions a notch higher by launching it out in Asia and
doing a song titled "in your eyes"to support it. It apparently
didn't go down well with the members of my group.Being in
a group involves a whole lot more dynamics than meets the
eye due to differences in personalities, goals and expectations.
These differences get more pronounced over time and like old
wine become more distinct in taste.Boy bands were not
designed to last forever for boys become men and being a
man brings with it more responsibilities and an unction for a
definite direction.

I am pursuing my definite direction.I wish the others well in
their pursuit"

See Pastor who tried to walk on water drowns to death.... Stories we hear, sighs!

An evangelist who tried replicating Jesus' miracle of walking
on water has reportedly drowned off the western coast of
Africa.
Pastor Franck Kabele, 35, told his congregation he could
repeat the biblical miracle, and he attempted it from a beach
in Gabon's capital of Libreville
He told churchgoers he'd had a revelation that if he had
enough faith, he could walk on water like Jesus,' an
eyewitness told the Glasgow Daily Record.
'He took his congregation to the beach saying he would walk
across the Komo estuary, which takes 20 minutes by boat.
So on the d-day they all gathered to watch the miracle...
He walked into the water, which soon passed over his head
and he never came back.'
Had poor Mr. Kabele known his Bible better, he would not
have attempted his "miracle" feat; had he possessed a
moderate amount of common sense, he quickly would have
discovered he could not "walk on water," before the sea
finally took him.

Video: Watch Annie Macaulay-Idibia cradle her Growing Bump

Annie Macaulay-Idibia is expecting her second child
anytime soon.
The Nollywood actress and wife of music superstar 2Face
Idibia took to Instagram to share a Happy New Year video
message for her fans.
In the short clip, Annie dressed in a black dress, cradles her
growing baby bump while saying "Baby, Baby, Baby".
annieidibia1
The power couple who are already parents to daughter
Isabella, are staying tight lipped on the sex of the baby, but
what do you think it will be.

Will it be a Boy or a Girl for Annie & 2Face Idibia?
Boy
Girl

Watch below...

Nigeria assumes membership of UN Security Council

United Nations – Nigeria on Thursday formally assumed the
membership of the UN Security Council for a two-year term
(2014-2015), making it the fifth time the nation had been
elected into the council.
The nation's term for the non-permanent seat of the council
began on Jan. 1, but due to the New Year holiday, the council
could not sit.
Nigeria was on Oct. 16, 2012 elected into the world body with
186 votes out of 193.
UN Council has five permanent members comprising China,
France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the U.S.
as well as 10 other non-permanent members which are elected
for two years by the 193 members of the UN General
Assembly.
Earlier, following the admission of Nigeria into the council,
Prof. Joy Ogwu, Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the
UN, had assured that Nigeria would promote preventive
diplomacy for peace as a fulcrum of its agenda.
The permanent representative also noted that Nigeria was
driven by a deep seated aspiration to deal with issues of
peace, security and development not only in Africa but the
rest of the world.
"So to this effect, we will work assiduously with all members
of the security council to represent all other member states
and to fulfil the renewed mandate that we have received
today,'' Ogwu said.
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Viola Onwuliri,
had assured the international community that Nigeria would
continue to work in the area of preventive diplomacy.
Onwuliri also said that Nigeria would focus on mediation and
prevention of conflict situations in Africa.
"We need to have a strong voice to help the UN to deal with
issues in Africa. African issues are the majority of issues
facing the UN Security Council today,'' she said.
Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein, Permanent Representative of
Jordan to the UN, is the President of the Security Council for
the month of January.

Via: NAN

Access Bank, Mariah Carey under fire for lavish $2m concerts

Mariah Carey has come under fire after she was
allegedly paid $1 million to perform for Angolan
President Josè Eduardo Dos Santos a day after she
performed at a Lagos gig for a Nigerian bank which
recently laid off 200 workers.
The 'All I Want for Christmas is You' singer gave a
two-hour concert for authoritarian Angolan
President Josè Eduardo Dos Santos on Sunday
December 15, 2013, in return for the huge amount,
angering human rights groups. She had earlier
performed in Lagos, Nigeria, for Access Bank
which also allegedly coughed out $1m for her
appearance. Her Lagos visit sparked criticisms
because the bank had only recently disengaged 200
workers.
Human Rights Foundation president Thor
Halvorssen said: 'It is the sad spectacle of an
international artist purchased by a ruthless police
state to entertain and whitewash the father-daughter
kleptocracy that has amassed billions in ill-gotten
wealth while the majority of Angola lives on less
than $2 a day.'
Mariah's Angola show was sponsored by Unitel, a
mobile-phone company owned by Dos Santos's
daughter, who is also head of the Angolan Red
Cross, which reportedly received $65,000 in benefit
funds from the concert.
Thor added: 'Mariah Carey can't seem to get
enough dictator cash. Just five years ago she
performed for the family of Libyan dictator
Muammar al-Gaddafi. Now, she goes from private
performances to public displays of support and
credibility for one of Africa's chief human rights
violators and most corrupt tyrants.'
Mariah, 43, posed for a picture with Dos Santos and
his family, and according to the Human Rights
Foundation, said: 'I am happy to be here in this
room and I am honoured to share this show with the
President of Angola.'
Critics of Dos Santos claim he has murdered many
politicians, journalists and other people who have
defied his orders, as well as monopolising and
exploiting oil and diamond resources and seizing
control of almost all aspects of government power.
The Africa concerts come five years after Mariah
apologised after performing for notorious dictator
Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi, who was toppled
and killed during the Arab Spring uprising in 2011.
Carey's Lagos appearance was at the 'Access Bank
End of the Year Bash', on Saturday, December 14,
2013 at the prestigious and luxurious
Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island. The night
was also dedicated the bank's outgoing Managing
Director Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.
Access Bank's outgoing Managing Director –
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede. Access Bank.
Sources say Aig-Imoukhuede, a big fan of Mariah
Carey was the one who wanted the US star to
perform at the gig at all cost. Carey was paid and
flown into the country along with her live band. A
day after her trip to the country, she was accused by
a US website of 'performing for money men in
Nigeria'.
Her visit and performance here upset more than a
few, especially after it emerged the bank which has
disengaged thousands of workers since 2012, had
paid her generously. Since February 2013, Access
Bank has been in court with about 1,500 former
employees of the bank who instituted a case against
the bank which they claim 'illegally withheld,
manipulated and mismanaged' their gratuities and
severance packages.
The party was described by those who attended as
very extravagant and lavish as food and almost
every kind of drinks were in abundance.

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