‘Why we should care’ – Read Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s speech at #NECLive 2014

What is social responsibility: Social responsibility means making sure that the people's quality of life and their human rights are not compromised to accomplish expectations and demands. For instance, purchasing goods and food that have been traded fairly, and manufactured in good conditions.

Social responsibility is an ethical theory that an entity, be it an organization or individual, has an obligation to act to benefit society at large. Social responsibility is a duty every individual or organization has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and the ecosystem.

What then is Obligation: An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment?

Good afternoon again everyone, I would love to address social responsibility on many levels but will for this conference, limit it to as it concerns entertainment.

Social Responsibility: In a rapidly changing world, one that sees many typhoons, earthquakes, wars and different presidents and tenures, one thing has not changed. Celeb worship! Many leaders have been in power and left power in the space of time that many entertainers have still remained in the limelight. What does this mean theoretically then, the people know you more, perhaps love you more, and perhaps … TRUST you more…

How then have we reciprocated their love and trust, and how really can we help ourselves, the world we live in today and the one we hope to leave for our children with this privileged rare gift and opportunity that we possess.

1. The unstoppable: I have often referred to Nigerians as the 'Black Jews 'friends have often laughed at this description of mine but… Think about it for a moment. Is there anywhere you will not find NIGERIANS? Is there anywhere NIGERIANS cannot succeed in? Are NIGERIANS not one of the most intelligent, industrious and' just get on with it 'creative and happy minds you know? We seem to be unstoppable when we choose… So surely, these must be God's own people too.

But…we all know we do not live right now like God's own people… So what's our obligation to our immediate community, what do we need…

2. Form bigger bonds and societies: every serious group or persons have societies, clubs, and associations whatever you want to name it why?

Because all intelligent people know their power lies in Numbers and unity of purpose! This is why every person that wants to take away your rights and power causes division (divide and rule) they target the selfish, greedy ones and approach them with gifts, money enticements that make them speak out from/against the group. It starts with deceit then a decision and division and finally disgrace. (The act of falling from grace)… Or loss of reputation or respect, esp. as the result of a dishonourable action.

You have all seen this in Nollywood movies you have an idea of what I'm talking about? It's THE SAME deception from the time of Adam and Eve, to how slavery started till today…

However, when we do have unified bodies and common goals and less greed and selfishness then we can begin to tap into our full potentials. This is one if the mist effective forms of so ail responsibility, the ability to gather and have a common purpose and voice.

3. Sticking together on basic minimums: Now this affects our immediate community. The entertainment industry! Where there is no law there is no order. As entertainers, we should not only be organized we should be disciplined! We all have the days when we are not the richest… (You know what I mean, when everyone thinks you can give them something and in truth you could do with some hand-outs yourself) everyone goes through those situations every now and then, but even in poverty, there is dignity!

Therefore, I think as entertainers we should have basic minimum standards that we 'must' adhere to …  And where penalties are taken seriously for offenders.( in receiving payments and conditions for services rendered ).After-all, if we in entertainment do not even know the basic minimum way or manner a person should and must be treated, the worth of a human… Nigerian life , how then can we begin to phantom the level of inhumanity that is unacceptable that we might need to agitate By.

4. Respect: Yes this is Entertainment and so it's mostly about who the reigning ones are, who's trending, who's hot! Who's Boss! But as Africans I think it's important we don't forget whose Bros! We were all brought up to respect 'elders', 'seniors', 'older ones' e.t.c so why do we it is okay to be disrespectful as Entertainers? Let's not kid ourselves in the industry we individually know who our contemporaries are and who our ' seniors' are even if our seniors haven't or may never 'Blow', 'trend' or 'make it'. We can look and act 'Hot' when we are with the fans but when we are in the family we ought to know our boundaries. This is one of the bedrocks of a strong society, group or association. It is the foundation. It is a test of the content of your character.

5. Education: So Lupita Nyongo won an Oscar for best supporting actress and now we all must go to school to be successful entertainers? Actually No! So what's all the fuss about, there are many actors and musicians who have won Oscars and Grammys who never went to school. Yes, but they might never boast of THE SAME amount of opportunities and in-dept knowledge as those who went to school.

Is it compulsory for success in entertainment to be educated? No… Is it Advisable, absolutely yes? There are many layers to being famous or being a celebrity and Education prepares us for these layers so we can reach our full potential and be trusted with more responsibilities. Social responsibility as you can guess is a lot of responsibility and expression. You might as some point be required to speak to different types of group of people as I am doing right now … Simply put, Talent will Never be Enough.

6. Election campaigning and political whoring: A few days ago, an angry colleague sent me a write-up on blogs about how it was insinuated that entertainers have aided politicians in perpetuating some evils… A totally purposeful write-up but poorly executed. Before I go any further let me point out that Omotola has never campaigned, hobnobbed nor partied with any Government! So people should please research before they mention names in public speaking.

Haven said this, I agree with the message the writer was hoping to pass. Do I think that Governments should not be supported? No I do not think this. I have volunteered with no reward to help in the campaign of a candidate I believed strongly in some time ago. However, I believe as intelligent people and we are, we know even before campaigns who are not likely to be a good leader.

I've often heard musicians say: 'I'm just there to entertain, Just doing my job. I don't necessarily support'. Note that this is THE SAME as you retweeting a message. You'll have a hard time convincing everyone that you don't agree with that message!

We know most times the pulse of the people and our conscience bear witness that these person(s) as the case may be are only out for themselves. They break rules, are not dynamic nor intend to be, do not have good moral or outstanding values / pasts. Why then as Entertainers and young people that the public wants so desperately to love and trust, do we 'sell 'ourselves and identify/ ALLIGN with such individuals? This is our SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY as entertainers, it is our ethical obligation that we re -invest goodwill that we have so wonderfully garnered for the good of the society we trade in.

Although we all have our prerogative as to who or what we want to associate ourselves with, it is expedient to remember that 'celebrity ' would be more effective as non-partisan except you are a member of a political party, which should then be clear. You can be friends if you choose with corrupt and un-trusted elements without aligning your Brand with what they stand for. Remember your brand will outlive theirs be careful what you plant with it.

Destiny is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice…posterity will remember to judge you… Choose wisely.

7. Leadership by example /using our influence right: finally, who is the Real leader. Who? WE ARE! We ARE THE TRUE LEADERS. We have been sleeping giants for too long. Let's wake up and lead by example Entertainers! In a continent with some of the strongest, most recognizable and loved entertainers, we can change things. Let's use our influence right. With this generation of Entertainers, if we choose, we will change history.

So the when Question arises Again… Why should we care? Because we can…because we do.

This speech was delivered at the second edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference held on Wednesday, April 23, 2013 at the Grand Ball Room of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria.

Culled from NET

Very Shocking: Meet The Woman Who Allegedly Turned into a Bird & Landed in a Gutter in Lagos ( Photos )

This morning, the woman above was rescued from a gutter around Abalti Barracks,

Ojuelegba,Lagos.Reports have it that a passer-by spotted her calling for help when he ran to the barracks to get help.It took a wielder to cut open the barricade and a good Samaritan to bring her out and she was n*ked ..

Upon interrogation,she said in tears ..

My name is Amudat Jimoh, It was God that sent me here. He said I should confess my sins so that I don't die, please I need water to drink, help me.I don't know how I found myself here, please help me.

 She was taken away in an Ambulance for medical attention....

Despite this, some said she was a flying witch who fell and got stuck inside considering the drainage had to be cut open by a wielder. Others feel she may have fallen in the gutter at night..
                                         

Half Of A Yellow Sun Cinema Release Is Delayed Till May 2, 2014

The nationwide cinema release of the much-awaited Half of a Yellow Sun movie has been postponed.

According to iROKOtv.com, the new target date is May 2, 2014, Friday. The Nigerian distributors of Half of a Yellow Sun, FilmOne Distribution, and the Nigeria producers, Shareman Media, have released the joint statement in this regard, explaining the reason of the delay.

"The highly anticipated release of Half of a Yellow Sun in Nigeria has been postponed due to delays in obtaining certification from the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board for the public release of the film. Subject to obtaining the certification of the Board, the film is now rescheduled for release on 2nd May 2014."

It would be recalled that the initial date of the release was April 25, 2014.

The movie, based on the novel by a prominent Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is expected to become a record-breaking film. A London-born star actor of Nigerian origin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, visited Lagos for its premiere in April 12, 2014.

Terry G And Hotel Manager Exchange Blows In public

Terry G, has again been involved in a messy fight at a hangout in his Iju neighbourhood.

The fight, which later resulted in a free-for-all, took place at the Treasures Exclusive Garden, off Bola Tinubu Road, Iju, Lagos at about 6p.m. Wednesday.

A source told P.M.NEWS that Terry G and his boys stormed the hotel to relax but things later turned awry between some staff of the hangout and the music star with his crew.

According to the source, when Terry G arrived the club, one of his boys forcefully jumped into the swimming pool without paying.

One of the hangout's attendants asked the boy to come out of the pool but he refused. When he was dragged out, his colleagues reportedly reacted with violence. The ensuing free for all, the source said, saw Terry G raining blows on the hotel manager.

"When Terry G and his crew arrived the hotel around 6p.m., one of his boys just jumped into the pool without paying. The security guard called him to come out but he refused. Even the owner of the hotel, Mr. George Obot, shouted at him but he refused. Terry G further messed up the whole issue when he started abusing Mr. Obot, telling the man what did he think he has and all sort of things," the source narrated.

He continued: "His boys started beating the  security guards, while Terry G himself slapped the hotel manager who was trying to calm him down."

Mr. Obot, the owner of Treasures Exclusive Garden, in a phone chat with our correspondent, confirmed the incident. He said that he was disappointed in Terry G who came and messed up his place.

Obot said he wouldn't want to comment further since he was still assessing the matter and would get back to P.M.NEWS.

A patron of Treasures, who claimed he witnessed the incident, however had a slightly different story to tell.

The patron, who did not want his name mentioned for fear of reprisal from the relaxation centre's management, said when Terry G and two others arrived the club, they hurriedly undressed and were about to jump into the swimming pool when the club manager told them that they couldn't.

Aregbesola: Working for the future

President John F. Kennedy did not live to witness the final fulfilment of the most ambitious of his goals: the landing of man on the moon by the United States as he predicted.

The Soviet Union had had a head start many times over, starting with the Sputnik in 1957, and the United States saw it as a competition between "tyranny" (Moscow) and "freedom" (Washington).

Since the Soviets had not landed man on the moon, Kennedy saw such a feat as being the achievement to settle the matter once and for all. So, on May 25, 1961, the American leader went to the Congress and threw the challenge that had since changed the face of space exploration.

He told the lawmakers: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal before the decade (the '60s) is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind or more important for the long range exploration of space and none could be so difficult or expensive to accomplish… I believe we should go to the moon."

That historic goal was fulfilled on July 20, 1969 before the decade was out. But alas, Kennedy who broached the vision had been assassinated on November 22, 1963. He was gone: but he had worked for history. He had seen beyond his day and prepared for the future and history he had peeped into.

That is how most observers view the pace of developments in the state of Osun under Governor Rauf Aregbesola. His policies suggest that he has one foot in today and the other in tomorrow. The criticism levelled against him has to do not only with a gross misunderstanding and ignorance of his long sightedness and mission; but more importantly also with the critics' refusal to look past the present. We are too burdened with anxieties of the day; we do not want to brace for an encounter with history and the future. That is not the way of Aregbesola.

We seem to be thinking that the future generation would take care of their own headache when the time comes. Really? No! Not so! The leader is only a good leader if while addressing today's challenges, he is able also to do today what the future would benefit from, without compromising today and the future. That is the stuff of great men.

Ghana is a stable polity today on account of the institutional philosophy of governance and probity its founding leader Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah worked out in the '50s and '60s while he was at the helm. The South West is still a leader in a number of spheres in Nigeria today because of the developments pioneered by its first premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Ditto for the role played by the United States' founding presidents, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson among others together with the civil war hero President Abraham Lincoln.

None of these rooted themselves in the present. They all spent precious time looking into history. They asked what they could do to make a difference in leadership, in governance and in the lives of the people. And history and society have always honoured them.

In my candid opinion, that is exactly what Governor Rauf Aregbesola is doing in the state of Osun. His deep thrust of intervention in education will have irreversible impact on the citizen who will emerge as the leader of tomorrow by virtue of the fact that he is getting exposed to the technology and skills that would make him fit into the future.

His uncanny policy of employing 20,000 youths at a go in his first 100 days in office in 2010 has succored a depressed economy to push the young ones for a say in the affairs of history. The figure has gone up to 40,000 now. How about agriculture? Aregbesola has introduced a strategy to capture part of the thriving multi billion naira market in Lagos for the farmers of Osun.

Not only that,the Osun farmers have already been empowered. Many were given loans for poultry and fish farming. And they are doing very well. He has established a meeting point at Dagbolu on the outskirts of Osogbo where the farmers can get their crops transported by rail to the old federal capital for sale, for prosperous business.

In tourism, the Aregbesola administration is targeting N15 billion as revenue in 2015. He met an Internally Generated Revenue of about N300m and today, the government is raking in N1.6 billion monthly without subjecting anyone to extra taxation. In the strategic health sector, the government is undertaking radical changes in the primary, secondary and tertiary stages of health delivery.

Like John Kennedy, it is obvious that Rauf Aregbesola is thinking beyond today. That is the key to solving society's fundamental problems. The serious problem with leadership in Nigeria is that our helmsmen are too stuck in today. Let us have an eye on history. Let us do what the present and tomorrow will hail us for.

KUNLE OYATOMI is the Director of Publicity, Research & Strategy of the APC in Osun State.

Via: Vanguard

Ex-Army Chief Proffers Solution To Boko Haram

Former Chief of Army Staff, General Salihu Ibrahim has proffered a solution to the unabated destruction of lives and property being perpetrated by the Boko Haram insurgency in the country.

According to the one time Nigerian army boss, community policing is the best way to curb the problem of insurgency in the north eastern part of the country.

The chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC told Vanguard reporter in Lagos that all communities must cooperate with the security agencies to stop the destruction of lives and property in the country.

Ibrahim also implored residents in the north-eastern part of the country to ensure that they give useful information about strangers and unusual activities around their communities to the security agencies.

He said: "There is need to re-emphasise and educate the public more to pass on information about any unforeseen or unjust activities going on around them and if there are people, strangers in their midst, they should report such people to the police and the security agencies for clarification. Those in the villages must help in identifying who the bad guys are.

"The government is doing very well in trying to tackle the unfortunate security situation in our country.

"I think it seems to be diverting attention and eroding efforts of government and the people themselves, particularly in areas where these things are happening. Government must mobilise the public."

Via: Vanguard

Beyonce named the Most Influential Person by Time Magazine

Queen Bey is on the cover of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People issue. She tops this year's list of the 100 Most Influential people in the world, joining heads of states and civil activists.

Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote and eight other Africans made the list which was released today. 
 
The list also includes President Obama, Chile President Michelle Bachelet, US Secretary of State John Kerry, Pharrell, Kerry Washington, Serena Williams amongst others. See full list here.

Chris Brown breaks down in tears as he is thrown back in Jail till June....

Chris Brown has been thrown back in jail until June after his bail application was denied by the judge.
The trial was to start today but was postponed till June .He has been locked up since March 14  and faces a 4 year jail sentence..CNN reports..

Chris Brown must return to California the same way he got to Washington, D.C. -- in chains on the grueling "Con Air" inmate transport system.

A Los Angeles judge refused a request to free the singer from custody on Wednesday so he could make his own way back from Washington.

His lawyer , Mark Geragos,said 

"I think it's a little over the top to have him in custody on this misdemeanor when everybody saw the bodyguard's trial and which was nothing more than a bloody nose,And you have got the bodyguard who was convicted and who readily admitted he was the one who did the punching. So all of this is much ado about nothing."

A source told Hollywood Life that he broke down in tears infront of Karrauche who was at the trial,confessing he was so terrified of being locked up for 4 years.He also said he is tired and doesn't sleep because he's nervous.

This is so sad,I feel sorry for him ..

At Last: P-square back together again

Since last week, news have been rife that Paul and Peter Okoye of P-Square are stepping on each other's toes and on the verge of breaking up the music group and their properties.

The sudden news broke the heart of fans across Africa and the world.

It was even reported that the duo exchanged blows and Peter Okoye moved out of their Squareville mansion.

All these stories started after their elder brother and manager, Jude Okoye, tweeted "after over 10 years of hard work, it's over. (I) Am done."

In a bid to calm down the situation, Paul Okoye shared the photo above of himself and his brother Peter on his Facebook page with a very beautiful caption. Look up again......
From Paul's comment, I think the twins are finding their way back into unity.

Female Students and Their Dirty Runs In Popular Club In Owerri Exposed

Once you touch down, you will feel the vibe of Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The city is warm, with things to keep visitors engaged. Known for its robust hospitality industry, Owerri is the destination of fun seekers of all sorts. Visitors to the city will always have fond memories as well as the longing to return. They will remember the nightlife; most of the fine restaurants, hotels and fun spots are places to be in the night.

They know that Owerri has its fair share of nightclubs. While some of the clubs operate on their own, others are built inside hotels. Those who lodge in the hotels that operate nightclubs are admitted free, upon showing their room keys. Others pay gate fee. Expectedly, going by the active nightlife in the city, Owerri is brimming with all categories of prostitutés.

One of the commercial séx workers told The Sun, at the Rappour Hotel nightclub, that she comes around to earn money and take care of herself and siblings. Ijeoma, as she called herself, said: "I come to the club about three times a week to catch some fun, but nothing goes for nothing."

Most of these séx workers are students of institutions in the state and neighbouring states. In the day, the girls appear somewhat respectable on campus, but at night they wear a different cap. By their dressing you will know them. They appear in low waist trousers, short gowns/micro mini skirts, midriff and oranges revealing tops and patrol premises of hotels with nightclubs.

To Mr Livinus Manukwem, an Owerri businessman, the situation could not have been otherwise, every factor considered. "The sheer number of tertiary institutions in and around Owerri naturally creates the environment for people to indulge. I think there are more higher institutions in Owerri than in any other town in the country. Those setting up such facilities in Owerri are smart business people, taking advantage of the environment or situation. It is just like locating an industry where the raw materials for production abound."

Open séx club. One of the nightclubs offering "special services" is located unobtrusively off All Seasons Road, New Owerri. The club begins business from about 8pm. However, activities reach fever pitch from 10pm and continue till the wee hours.

This hangout is a white bungalow that hardly gives itself away. It looks like the regular club inside but without heavy décor and neon lights at the entrance. The regular dance hall is always almost empty, making one wonder how they manage to stay afloat. But if you wait long enough, you will notice young and middle aged men strolling into a passage on the left side of the dance hall. And that is where the real action is.

To go past barrel-chested bouncers manning an inner door, you must pay a gate fee of N1,000. There is an adjoining room also and both have something in common: Wild séxual obscenity.

The rooms are not well illuminated but bright enough for you to see what is being offered. Once you step in, the sight that greets you is that of a number of nakéd girls or at various stages of nu'dity. The girls in bra and pants soon shed every piece of clothing, as the show gathers momentum.

The nightclub parades these girls in appreciable number. Unlike some other strip bars where only a handful of girls entertain, this nightclub has them many. And they come in various sizes and shapes: slim, flat, tall, short, fair, dark. Again, unlike most clubs, where go-go girls exhibit their stuff on a platform, in this fun spot the girls offer more or less personal service. They move from one patron to another, showing the stuff they are made off. Wonderful!

The Sun reporter was at the nightclub recently. As soon as the reporter and two of his friends sauntered in, the girls began to hover around them. About 12 of them were inside the room. Some were smoking and drinking beer, which is sold for N500 each.

Others were rocking to the pulsating music blasting from the speakers, making explicit remarks and gestures to the men, even as some playfully squeezed one another's buttocks and oranges.

After the reporter walked in, Flavour's monster hit, Ashawo, began to play. The tempo of the music seemed to energize the dancers and they did exotic dance steps and got wilder.

In corners, some of the girls were engaged in lap dance with men, who grabbed the opportunity with both hands, caressing the lower region of the girls. The mischievous guys were inserting naira notes in between the thighs of the girls. In this nightclub, to be "appreciated" is euphemism for "I need some money."

The inner room is a shade darker and sleazier. There, the patrons and the girls get more intimate, engaging in all manner of acts. Some of the dancers were sitting astride men even as others were caressing themselves.

One of the girls, who gave her name as Marbel, said that for N2,000 she would engage in "oral" with a man in the dark hall. It was gathered that a patron could also take any of the girls out for the night, for an agreed sum. The price depends on the time, desperation of the girl and bargaining power of the patron, but it could be anything between N5,000 and N10,000.

Private parties:
It was also learnt that the strip dancers equally entertain at private or house parties. According to one of the girls, who identified herself as Maureen, "If guys want to be entertained in a private apartment or hotel room, the girls would be willing. The price tag is N5,000 per girl for an outing of between four and five hours."

Maureen, who claims to be a graduate from University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and speaks good English, also said that during such private outings, séx can take place but it depends on the agreement between both.

She said: "You can have séx with a girl at the house party, but it is a personal thing. Of course, if you make a good offer a girl will not refuse it. It is a matter of cash." She further said that if given at least two days notice, she can arrange for up to 30 girls for such special party. She further said that payment must be made before the girls begin to drop their pants.

Defending her action, the beautiful Maureen said:
"What is the big deal? Everybody is doing it. Female bankers do it, actresses do it; lawmakers and ministers too are doing it. In fact, some pretenders have séx with more men in a week than strip dancers."

Like seriously? So parents send their daughters to university and this is what they are doing?

Photo: Is Yvonne Nelson dating Alex Ekubo?

Ghanaian born Nollywood actress, Yvonne Nelson, and handsome Nigerian model and actor, Alex Ekubo, may have been dating secretly for sometime now, according to a popular entertainment site in Ghana.

It was gathered that Alex is sneaking into the country, not only to shoot movies but to hang out with Yvonne. The duo have been also caught in several uncompromising situations when they thought they have had their tracks well covered.

Recently, Yvonne Nelson came out of a failed relationship with Nigeria's music star, Iyanya, and now appears to have a crush on yet another Nigerian celebrity, Alex Ekubo.

As actress Yvonne Nelson is currently shooting a movie in Nigeria, she posted photos from the set where she and handsome looking Nigerian actor, Alex Ekubo, are in bed together.

According to sources, apart from being together on the movie set, they sure do have a thing going on for them as they hardly leave each other's side.
Currently savouring what she termed as "secondary virginity" since her breakup with Iyanya a year ago, Yvonne wondered why she is still single whereas she finds herself in the hands of a handsome guy like Alex Ekubo.

"In bed…onset…with this hotttttie @alexxekubo. Why am I still Single? #secondary virgin"! Yvonne wrote on her Instagram page. captioned the photo in which they eyed and gelled together as a couple.

God Has Shown Me The Party That Will Win The 2015 Elections — Prophet Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of Inri Spiritual Evangelical Church. A man who does not speak anyhow and one of the prophets in Nigeria whose words are taken seriously. In this interview with Ayomide Owonibi, he speaks about the future of Nigeria and what Nigerians should expect in 2015:

Visions for Nigeria in the first quarter of the year
Prayers are all what we need to keep the country intact, to bring peace to the country. As a matter of fact, a lot is still going to happen and Nigerians still need to be praying ahead. I am using this medium to appeal to all Christians and Nigerians who believe in the tomorrow of this country to pray.

If Nigerians can exercise patience, I see the economy booming. I see expatriates coming into this country because our economy would be one of the best in Africa come 2017. But the point is that we have to pray that God should keep Nigeria as one nation. The government has not really addressed the issue of one nation as expected. We need prayers for God's divine intervention.

Nigeria's unity
It may take 30 or 50 years but Nigeria cannot stay together for another 100 years.

Specifically, are you seeing Jonathan as President in 2015?
I am not talking about Jonathan here. I am talking about the party. I am saying again, PDP will make it in 2015. There is still going to be more negotiations. Honestly speaking, if the Vice-President does not sit up, his position would be used for negotiations. Most of the defected government if not all, two would come back to PDP. There would still be more defections. APC cannot fight PDP, as they don't have the mandate. APC did not ask from God before they came together so they cannot stand.

Another thing is that the weather forecast in Lagos State, which said that rain would fall for 265 days is a lie. The Lord told me that it is a lie. There would be rain but not for 265 days. The meteorologists have made a big blunder. Nobody determines the work of God.

On insecurity
If this government tries to have any kind of amnesty with Boko Haram, it would cause problems for this country. The government should not take it lightly with Boko Haram; they should fight the war against them. I see other nations supporting Nigeria in the long run. Boko Haram would still make the FG spend a lot of money. On the issue of Boko Haram, the CIA has misled the Nigerian government about it. As said by the Lord, America should be blamed, as directed by the Lord. These people are not spirits. I don't know whether the government is afraid to address things the way they are. They should address it from the roots.

We said it earlier this year that Abuja must be very watchful because there is going to be an attack on Abuja. The government should work more on security so that Nigerians can be protected.

Nigerians don't understand when a man of God speaks. We should not blame many men of God who said things in the back that did not come to pass. Everything is in the hands of God. He is the one who has the final say about everything that happens. What I am saying in essence is that APC will not make the presidency in 2015, though it will be very tough.

What are your thoughts about the missing Malaysian plane?
The missing Malaysian plane is riddled with politics. The people should put pressure on the Malaysian government. There is more to that missing plane than meets the eye. I would say it again, the government is involved. The government should be queried about the missing plane. It is not a crashed plane at the moment, but a missing plane.

How about Rivers State?
If Rivers State is not careful enough, PDP might take over the state. PDP would [keep] Akwa Ibom. Also, if care is not taken, PDP would take over Sokoto State. These are the states that God has revealed to me that PDP would take over.

I see the flag of Nigeria changing. At the end of it all, there is still going to be another constitution review. I see that there is going to be something like a referendum. I see a confab where there would be an adoption of referendum. There would be elections in 2015 despite insinuations that there would be none.

2face and I Have Decided That No Girl Can Separate Us ––Annie

When a lady revealed recently that she was pregnant for popular singer Tuface Idibia, while his wife was in far away US to deliver their baby, many thought the issues was going to set their house on fire. But surprisingly the woman of the house, Annie, stood by her husband and even called the lady a big liar.

How come she defended Tuface with so much passion?

Here's what Annie told City People:

"My husband and I have already made up our minds
that no gist or gossip would come between us. We
laugh over the controversy. Our friends and families
are even more worried for us but we are fine and
don't bother about the gossip."

They've come a long way together!

Photo: Check Out Davido 2014 Brand New Mercedes-Benz

Really nice. Congrats

Tiwa Savage Arrives Dubai For Her Wedding

Singer Tiwa Savage has arrived Dubai for her wedding which will take place this weekend, 26th of April, 2014. She was welcomed with a bouquet of red roses immediately she arrived the hotel.

Her pre-wedding party will take place at Sensations friday night which will be hosted by Banky W.

See What Really Caused The Big Trouble Among P'Square

More information continue to stream out with regards to the dirty fighting in P'Square house. Peter Okoye who is pictured above is leading the battle for "freedom". He believes he is not getting his dues in the group and the issue of his elder brother, Jude not respecting his wife, Lola Omotayo, is a serious matter.

Due to their disagreement, it seems Jude has teamed up with his twin brother, Paul Okoye, to undo him and in all ways possible reduce his influence is the P'Square family.

In recent times, most of the songs that Psquare have
released are from his twin brother, Paul. And songs by
Peter are kept in the cooler.

Before their mum died, she was said to have told
Peter that if he marries Lola Omotayo there would be
issues in the family, and that she saw him in a dream
chasing his twin brother, Paul with a Fork to attack
him. It's a serious matter. When I got in touch with a
source in P'Square camp he told naijawise.blogspot.Com that the warning was the reason why their elder brother, Jude, is not happy with Lola and in fact, the family does not support her marriage to Peter Okoye.

Now to the real issues that made them exchange physical punches that led to injury:
Although Peter wants out or a major control of the money they are making, the physical fight was as a result of the small money given to Peter's PA by Jude's PA to help register his car. The guy didn't register the car and he also did not refund the money.

And they say that was not the first time he would do such. The two PAs got into a bloody fight at P'Square family house, Squareville, and at a stage Peter intervened and when his twin brother, Paul, saw that he was about to hit Jude's PA he stepped in and grabbed his hand. This did not go down well with Peter who immediate punch his brother so hard that he fell to the ground.

It was a big embarrassment to Paul as his wife was their when his brother punched him but he didn't fight back and it was another of their elder brother, identified as Tony, who intervened and slapped Peter.

This got Peter really mad and that was why a lawyer was brought him to share their money and property but at the end of the day, the lawyer was not able to do so as the other brothers are not in support of the move.

For now, Peter and Lola have stayed away from P'Square mansion.

What next? Time will tell!

Two Women Slap Police Officer In Ogun State

Two women, Remi Odeyemi, 27, and Aishat Showunmi, 19, have been arraigned in a Magistrates' Court in Ota, Ogun, for allegedly slapping a policeman.

The accused were arraigned by the police on a two-count charge of assault and conspiracy.

According to the prosecutor, Cpl. Olumide Awoleke, Odeyemi and Showunmi slapped Cpl. Yemi Odeniyi while on duty on April 7 at about 8.00 p.m. at Igbusi village in Ifo, Ota, Ogun State.

The prosecutor said that the assault on the police officer was unprovoked, adding that the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 356(i) and 516 of the Criminal Code Revised Law of Ogun, 2006.

Both accused women pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to them while the magistrate, Mrs A.O. Abimbola, admitted them to bail in the sum of N100,000 each with two sureties each in like sum.

Mrs Abimbola adjourned the case until May 14 and ordered the accused persons to present sureties, who must be employees of reputable companies, must swear to affidavit of means, and must produce evidence of two-year tax clearance.

It could be recalled that a police sergeant was accused of raping a 13-year-old daughter of a popular pastor at Ukpor in Anambra State recently.

According to the report, the girl, who said the policeman threatened to kill her if she revealed it to anyone, is now pregnant after opening up to her mother when she started experiencing ''stomach pain.

Source: Leadership

Policeman Rapes Teenager In Anambra

A police sergeant has been accused of raping the 13-year-old daughter of a popular pastor at Ukpor in Anambra State.

The girl who said the policeman threatened to kill her if she revealed it to anyone is now pregnant after opening up to her mother when she started experiencing ''stomach pain.''

Although the policeman who was said to have raped the girl at gun point, denied being responsible, rather claiming it was a mutual understanding was reported to have accepted to pay the family N20,000 monthly, after the father demanded a sum of N300,000.

It was gathered that the DPO of Ukpor Ndidiamaka Oguamalam has transferred the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Awka.

Meanwhile sources said the parents have petitioned the human rights group and the commissioner of Police.

The Police spokesman for the state Emeka Chukwuemeka who confirmed the incident said: ''The matter is under investigation and I will brief you later''.

Via: Naij

Photo: Big Girl Caught Stealing Expensive Brazilian Hair

Some ladies have dumped their boyfriend just because the guys couldn't give them N50,000+ to buy the rave of the moment - Brazilian Hair. They don't even care if their boyfriend's monthly salary is less than 100k, you must give them the money or "find your level". Now see where it has landed this lady. A source said that she went into a big shop where they sell ladies stuff like a customer.

She bought a regular hair of N3,000. But someone saw her putting something inside her bag when she was at the section where they sample expensive hair. So, as soon as she paid the N3,000 and stepped out of the shop she was accosted. The big girl denied stealing anything. But guys overpowered her, collected her bag and the expensive Brazilian Hair was right inside her bag. She was beaten and strippéd.

Man ‘Plotting’ To Bomb Mosque Arrested In Abuja

A man was yesterday detained at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command after he was suspected to be plotting to bomb a mosque in Garki village of Abuja.

The suspected bomber was arrested by traders and residents after they found his loitering around the mosque suspicious and also overheard him talking of his plans to bomb the mosque on the phone.

The residents after arresting him took him to the palace of the chief Alhaji Usman Nga Kupi.

Although the chief was not available for comment, some palace officials, however confirmed the incident saying the suspect has been handed over to the Police.

The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command DSP Altine Daniel is yet to comment on the incident.

This is coming eight days after the country was thrown into mourning following the bomb attack in Abuja by boko haram sects which left scores of people dead and hundred injured.

Source: Daily Trust

Robbers Raid Eight Streets In Lagos, Destroy 30 Vehicles

Armed robbers numbering about 60 stormed Mushin area of Lagos State on Monday morning raiding eight streets and destroying about 30 vehicles in the process.

The hoodlums who had robbed their victims for about seven hours without any opposition, also fired bullets and asides robbing their victims were reported to have raped young ladies and operated unchallenged for about seven hours.

The robbers are reported to be members of two cult groups: Akala boys and Toheeb's gang and the streets they robbed are: Ayonuga, Tiamiyu, Haruna, Ereko, Oyedele, New Balogun, Euba, and Coker Lane.

According to an eyewitness who was in the mosque the hoodlums robbed said: "It was around 12am on Monday morning that we started hearing gunshots. It lasted for about an hour.

"Around 1am, they started going from house-to-house, robbing the occupants. They stole about seven laptops from the house opposite this mosque. They stole phones, money and everything they saw. They came inside the mosque and took our phones and money. People were crying throughout the night. It was terrible."

Another witness also said the robbers were not in a haste. He said they robbed till 5am and came back at 6am to continue before leaving around 7am.

Meanwhile residents have lamented that the Police did not turn up even after alerting them as they kept saying they were on their way without showing up.

Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ngozi Braide is however yet to comment on the incident.

Source: Punch

Tweets: P-Square Saga: Toni Payne Defends Lola — “I Went Through This Too”

Yoruba singer, 9ice ex and mother of one — Toni
Payne has added her voice to the whole controversy
surrounding the alleged impending break-up of the P-
Square duo.

Toni has asked people to stop blaming Lola Okoye for Peter and Paul's fight except they want God to judge them.

She claims she went through the same allegations and
she knows how it feels.

Toni Payne also took on a fan who called Lola bad luck and said the Okoye's do not love her and her bad name is spreading so fast.

Julia Roberts Opens Up About Half-Sister’s “HeartBreaking” Suicide Story

Julia Roberts is still grieving the loss of her half-sister, Nancy Motes, who died from a drug overdose in February at the age of 37.

In a new interview with WSJ Magazine, the actress finally addressed Motes' suicide, and how she's dealing with the pain.

"It's hour by hour some days, but you just keep looking ahead," she said. "You don't want anything bad to happen to anyone, but there are so many tragic, painful, inexplicable things in the world.

But [as with] any situation of challenge and despair, we must find a way, as a family."

Roberts' next project is Ryan Murphy's upcoming HBO film The Normal Heart, based on Larry Kramer's award-winning play about the onset of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s.

In the film she plays Dr. Brookner, a character based on real-life Dr. Linda Laubenstein who treated early cases of AIDS in New York City.

Photos: Genevieve Nnaji Rocks $4,100 Chanel “Boy” bag

Actress Genevieve rocked this $4100 Boy Chanel Flap bag to Ay live last night..(The price ranges from $3,700,small size and $6,700-$7,300 for exotic)Her's is the limited edition bag from their Cruise 2014 collection...

How to Check 2014 JAMB UTME Results Free Without E-bundle Pin

After the announcement of the availability of the 2014 JAMB UTME results online, we have been receiving calls, mails and messages from various social media networks regarding how to check the result for free since the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board requires participants to purchase an e-bundle card to access their results.

We initially shared a procedure to check JAMB UTME results for free, but JAMB has currently placed a temporary hold on the portal due to the heavy traffic it received. So we have decide to share the other alternative to checking the 2014 JAMB UTME results without any slow server and the likes.

Check JAMB Results Free without e-bundle pin.

1. Download JAMB Mobile App for Android OR
Windows Phones. (No App For Blackberry Users Yet)

2. Install any of the apps on your device.

3. Open and click on "Check Current Result".

4. Enter your Jamb Registration number in the required space to access your 2014 JAMB UTME result for free.

NOTE:- This Tutorial is for Checking of Result using the JAMB Official App, To Print your Result, You will need the E-Bundle PIN to Check your Result and Print on PC.

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Four years after: Dagrin, the C.E.O continues to rest

Today, April 22, 2014 makes it exactly four years since one of Nigeria's most loved rappers Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun popularly known as Dagrin passed away, breaking the hearts of millions.

Dagrin died at 6:00PM on Thursday April 22, 2010- exactly eight days after he was involved in a ghastly accident in front of Alakara Police station, off Agege motor road, Mushin, Lagos.

Although not killed on the spot, the rapper sustained a serious head injury, as a result of the crash. He was initially admitted at Tai Solarin Hospital, Baba Olosha Bus stop, Mushin before he was transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba where doctors made serious efforts to save his life.

He was admitted at the ICU and operated upon, and later moved to the private wing of the hospital. Doctors worked day and night; we fasted and prayed, but all efforts to save his life proved abortive.

He died on Thursday April 22, 2010 at 6:00PM and the world mourned for weeks.

Dagrin was not just a recording artiste, songwriter, rapper and performer. He was the poster child for the term 'From Nothing to Something'. He made every hustling Nigerian kid out there believe there was 'hope'. As he became more famous, more Nigerians in higher classes associated with him (or his success).


Dagrin released his sophomore 'C.E.O' in 2009

He released his debut 'Still on the Matter' in 2007 to lukewarm reviews but his 2009 album 'C.E.O' was well received by critics and the streets with many calling it a classic. Dagrin's unrelenting effort to record music speaking in his mother tongue has inspired the likes of Olamide and Reminisce, and many in the hip hop industry and beyond continue to consider him a legend

He was signed to his own label Missofunyin Entertainment and managed by Edlyne Records.

Continue to rest in peace the CEO, our very own Barrack O'grin, the one and only Ako Ogun.

Toolz says she was never contacted about a Maggi deal

OAP Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru has told NET she was never contacted for any Maggi endorsement deal,  following reports that she was considered to represent the brand.

Two weeks ago, another OAP Toke Makinwa was unveiled as a product ambassador for seasoning brand Maggi Chicken (produced by Nestle Nigeria). Sources say Toolz was initially considered to rep the brand but lost out to Makinwa because the latter is a married woman and would better fit the brand.

'This is still news to me, I've never had any discussions with Nestle about this and have never been approached to be their brand ambassador — not sure how my name entered the issue,' Toolz told our correspondent.

Culled from Thenet

Again Boko Haram ambushes motorists , kill two APC leaders in Borno

Suspected gunmen of Boko Haram sect shot dead the Kala/Balge council chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Modu Janga; and its Youths Leader, Alhaji Abba near Mafa town on the Maiduguri-Dikwa road by 11am Monday.

The APC duo officials were returning to Gudumbali from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, when their vehicle was ambushed near Mafa town.

According to an eyewitness and resident of Mafa, Babagana Usman mafa, said "the insurgents blocked the road with wood and tree branches, before identify occupants of the vehicle and shot dead two persons at the spot, and fled towards Dikwa, a border town with Cameroon.

"The party chairman along with other passengers in the ambushed vehicle, were first stopped by flagging down the driver for identification, before three gunmen on motorcycles shot dead two people at close range; and fled towards Dikwa," Usmani said in a telephone chat Tuesday in Maiduguri.

He said the gunmen did not rob the party officials, as their vehicle was abandoned at the scene of the incident, adding that the road was also closed for two hours by soldiers and policemen prevent further attacks.

On whether other vehicles were ambushed during the attack, he said: "these gunmen could have targeted the APC officials returning to the council area of Kala/Balge, before they were ambushed on that road leading to Gudumbali, the council headquarters."

Our correspondent also learnt that Mafa town was attacked three times this year, destroying several public buildings, vehicles and houses along with people's lives, including three policemen and a soldier.

Council chairman of Kala/Balge, Alhaji Alifa Bukar Rann also yesterday in Maiduguri at the Government House confirmed the incident. He said "two officials of APC were shot dead near Mafa town while returning to Gudumbali for party official engagements".

When contacted for confirmation over the incident yesterday in Maiduguri, the Borno state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Gideon Jibrin's phone number could not be reached, but a security source who is not authorized to speak on the matter said "armed hoodlums ambushed a vehicle on Dikwa road on Monday; and two people were feared dead, before the security agents closed the road for two hours prevent further attacks". End

Via: Vanguard

Many injured Nyanya blast victims discharged as RCCG gives cash, provisions to 52

Indications emerged yesterday that more of the injured victims of the Nyanya bomb blast have been discharged from the hospital, where they have been receiving treatment in the last one week.

Many of the injured have been released from Asokoro and Maitama district hospitals as well as the National Hospital, Abuja, according to senior officials of the medical facilities, who conducted members of the Federal Capital Territory 3 Province of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, round the wards to donate cash and provisions to the victims.

"We cannot give the exact figure of those who have been treated and discharged but the good news is that many of them have been treated and discharged and they are happy with the prompt attention given them by our staff, "a senior nursing officer said.

One of the victims, who was discharged at the Asokoro General Hospital on Monday, said he was grateful to God for sparing his life despite being caught up in the blast.

The victim, who gave his name as Angwa Ashe, said he had forgiven the perpetrators of the evil against him and other Nigerians and prayed God to touch their hearts to repent.

The RCCG team, which was led by the Pastor in Charge of the Province, Pastor Olajide Oluwajobi and his Assistant, Akinremi Bolaji, donated materials and undisclosed amount of cash 52 of the victims in the three hospitals they visited and prayed for their immediate recovery.

Oluwajobi explained that the donation was part of the RCCG's Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, to extend love and care to the needy in the province and in the spirit of the Easter celebration.

"The concept of RCCG's CSR is to channel love to the people of the community in which we operate so as to alleviate their sufferings and give hope to the hopeless through special project intervention," Oluwajobi said.

Speaking to journalists after the presentation, the pastor explained that the church had already undertaken many CSR projects across many rural areas of the FCT, where the church operates and restated its commitment to extend its gesture to more communities.

Pastor Oluwajobi mentioned the projects so far undertaken by the RCCG FCT 3 to include provision of boreholes, ICT, furniture and cooking utensils to some selected secondary schools in Nyanya, Kurudu, Gwadalabe and Jikwoyi communities.

The Assistant Pastor in Charge of Administration in the FCT 3, Bolaji Akinremi, explained that the gesture was principally to extend love and care to the bomb blast victims to cushion their emotional and psychological burden.

Source: Vanguard

Soldiers, vigilantes hunt for kidnapped girls

Nigerian soldiers and vigilantes are hunting "around the clock" for the Islamist fighters holding scores of schoolgirls hostage, an official said Monday, as locals claimed the number kidnapped was far higher than first reported.

The mass abduction blamed on Boko Haram militants in northeastern Borno state has been described as one of the most shocking attacks in the group's five-year extremist insurgency.

Borno's government has said 129 students were taken from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok when gunmen stormed the town under the cover of darkness on April 14.

Isa Gusau, a spokesman for Borno's Governor Kashim Shettima, said that 52 had escaped so far, after seven more girls were found safe on Monday.

Two ran to the state capital Maiduguri, while five others found their way home, he said.

"With this development, we now have 77 girls still in the custody of their abductors," Gusau told AFP.
"This is the most trying moment Governor Shettima has faced in the last three years," he said.

"A security (operation) has been put in place to rescue the remaining girls," he told AFP, saying this included soldiers and members of a civilian force that formed last year to help the military fight Boko Haram.

"We are working around the clock to ensure all of them are freed unharmed," he said.

- Figures disputed -

Gusau's figures were disputed Monday by the school's principal, Asabe Kwambura, who said she was working with parents to compile a complete registry of those taken.

"A total of 230 names" were registered by parents, she said.

"So far, 43 girls have escaped on their own. We still have 187 missing."

Officials in Borno did not answer calls and text messages seeking clarification on the principal's figures.

- Plea for mercy -

Locals re-issued a plea to Boko Haram to show mercy, but the Islamists, blamed for killing thousands across the region, have so far not commented on the abductions.

The group's name translates as "Western education is forbidden," and the militants have repeatedly attacked schools and universities during an uprising aimed at creating a strict Islamic state in northern Nigeria.

Students have been massacred while sleeping in their dormitories, but a mass kidnapping specifically targeting girls is unprecedented and has been condemned worldwide.

"We are appealing to Boko Haram to show mercy and release these girls," said Chibok resident Haladu Sule.

"The people of Chibok… will know no peace until they are freed."

Locals have fiercely criticised the rescue mission, claiming they have not yet seen a large build-up of troops in the region or any indication that the military had mobilised a major search effort.

Some of the girls who escaped have said the Islamists took the hostages to Borno's Sambisa Forest area, where Boko Haram is known to have well-fortified camps.

Parents have trekked through the bushlands of the remote region in a desperate search for their daughters, pooling money to buy fuel for motorcycles and cars.

Some turned back after being warned that the Islamists were nearby and prepared to slaughter anyone who advanced further.

The kidnapping came hours after the deadliest attack ever in Nigeria's capital, a bomb blast at a crowded bus station that killed at least 75 people.

Boko Haram's leader Abubakar Shekau has claimed responsibility for that attack.

In an Easter message, President Goodluck Jonathan said Nigeria will "overcome" the Islamist threat.

"God willing, we must bring Boko Haram to an end."

Sinzu indicted on a charge of fraudulent use of identification in Texas

According to a local media website in Texas, Nigerian rapper Sinzu has been indicted by a Collin County grand jury in Texas on a charge of fraudulent use of identification.

The website lists Collin County grand jury returned 26 bills of indictment on April 1, 2014 with Sinzu's being the 16th on the list. The indictment was filed by Texas Plano Police.

Sinzu is currently being investigated for being involved in a $300 debit card fraud case which started with an incident in Houston. Several days after a US website released a video placing the rapper at the scene, Sinzu (real name Babalola Falemi) responded to a friend's question denying his involvement.

Contrary to reports from gossip blogs, it is possible the Nigerian rapper was not arrested. A practicing lawyer informs NET that a person can be indicted but yet not arrested. 'It simply means that the prosecutor presented the case to a grand jury and they returned a decision that the prosecutor had enough of a case to charge the defendant and bring the case to trial'.

Sinzu has still not released an official statement over the controversial matter but has deleted his Instagram page.

Story developing.

Culled from NET

Ekiti 2014: Fayose gathers support, recruits Senator Ola, former deputy

Mr. Ayo Fayose's campaign for the governorship election got a boost yesterday after a one time loyalist of the All Progressives Congress, APC, former Senator Bode Ola switched parties to support Fayose.

Another former antagonist that has come on board is the erstwhile deputy governor of the state, Dr. Sikiru Lawal who at the peak of the controversies that trailed Fayose's governorship sided with those against the governor.

Senator Ola who served for one term and did not win the party's endorsement for a second term in 2011, claimed he was jumping ship because he believed Fayose would win the election.

He formally declared his support for the former governor during a courtesy call on the PDP gubernatorial candidate.

Welcoming Senator Ola, Fayose said PDP was a democratic party and not a cult, adding that its umbrella was very wide enough to accommodate as many as possible including his main rival in the contest, Governor Kayode Fayemi.

Besides Ola, 45 prominent PDP leaders in Ado Local Government Area also yesterday pledged support for Fayose.

The PDP leaders were led by former Deputy Governor, Ekiti State, Dr Sikiru Lawal; former Ado Local Government Chairman, Mrs Tosin Aluko and the Ado Local Government  PDP Chairman, Hon Kola Lawal.

A statement by Fayose's spokesman, Mr Idowu Adelusi on the visit quoted Dr Lawal as saying that he decided to support Fayose because of his track record as governor which according to him is yet to be equaled by those who came after him.

"Fayose governed the state without borrowing unlike the APC government which has returned the state to the club of debtor states."

Mrs. Aluko on her part said that she was proud to lead Ado people  to support  Fayose because Ado benefited immensely from him, stressing that Fayose dualised Ado Ekiti township road, built markets and offered employment to many Ado indigenes.

"The PDP has gotten a governor and not a candidate and Ado people are ready to vote overwhelmingly for Fayose on June 21."

The LGA party Chairman, Mr Lawal on his part said that the PDP leaders in Ado have begun house to house campaign for the party and to educate the people on the need to collect their voter's cards.
Welcoming the Ado PDP leaders, Fayose thanked the former deputy governor, Dr Lawal especially, describing him as a loyal party member.
He said that the party was on course to takeover the state from the APC.

Via: Vanguard

Don’t break up, celebrities beg P-Square

Celebrities and fans of the Nigerian singing duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, P-Square, have appealed to them to reconcile whatever differences they might have and shelve their planned break-up.

Ace DJ, Jimmy Jatt, said: "You are brothers. You have no choice. You just have to stay together.

"It is normal for siblings to have issues, but please do not let it tear you apart. I believe in you, I have great faith you will remain together."

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, who is a close friend of the twins, likened the impending break-up to death and implored their wives to do something to salvage the situation

She said: "When you break up, your whole identity is shattered. It is like death. The love of twins is undisputed, Paul and Peter. You have been together for years, making great songs like Senorita, Do me, Story, More than a friend, Omoge mi, Busy body, Alingo, Personally, Testimony; the list is endless! Why break it up now?

"Please learn. Two heads are better than one. Mrs Lola and Anita, they say a woman makes a home. This is the time to show the world that both of you are women with great substance, which I believe you are," she appealed in a post on Instagram.

For days now the rumour mill has been ablaze with news that the singing duo have gone their separate ways over issues many have come to tag 'irreconcilable differences'.

Since news of the crisis broke, fans have taken to every known social media page to beg the twins to stay together.

 

Jude Okoye

The rumour was given wings by their brother and manager, Jude Okoye, following his tweets: "After 10 years it's over. Am done." It sent shock waves through the entertainment world, with their fans fearing the worst.

But according to findings, it seems their worst fears might have been realised as Vanguard can authoritatively reveal that the alleged rumour of break-up is no more rumour. The two brothers are actually at daggers drawn, and look set to have nothing to do with each other again.

Though their publicist, Bayo Adetu, has come out to debunk the break-up rumour, saying "I am too busy to pay attention to some wannabe blogger traffic because I don't know where that report is coming from.

"Maybe they just want to get traffic to their site. It's baseless and untrue."

But according to a reliable source, who begged for anonymity, "Bayo was only doing his job and did the first thing any normal publicist would do to protect his job and his employers.

"The truth of the matter is that the brothers have been going at each other for months, with Jude caught in the middle, trying to see if he could settle them."

 

Insider scoop

The source further revealed that Peter is bitter, partly because unhealthy innuendos have been hurled at him as the passive member of the group.

The source said: "The way things are, we may find Jude and Paul staying together, while Peter walks away.

"All the moves to reconcile them right now is targeted at changing Peter's mind, who looks all resolved to end all relationship with his brother.

"On whether or not they have shared everything they own, I cannot really say because they are not even on talking terms. Everything that has to do with the brand name. P Square has been put on hold."

 

Issues

It would be recalled that some of the reasons Peter wants out is that he claims his brothers do not respect his wife and that their brother, Jude, has been disrespecting Lola for years.

This, according to reports, prompted his packing out of Squareville mansion in Omole where he lived with his brothers for years to Lekki Phase 1 with his wife Lola Omotayo and their children.

 

Source: Vanguard

‘There’s a lot of pull-her-down syndrome in Nigeria’ – Mo’ Abudu

Mo' Abudu appears on CNN's Leading Women specials where she talks about her journey into the world of TV talk shows and more.

Described as 'Africa's Oprah', the 49-year-old talks about how she started her own talk show without any prior experience in broadcasting and setting up the two billion Naira cable network, Ebony Life TV.

'There's a lot of pull-her-down syndrome in our society and that needs to stop. We need to be our sister's keeper. For me that's a very important message I need to get out there – Empower women, empower this next generation', Abudu explains.

Watch the full interview here

“My Wife Talks Too Much” – 2Shotz

Top Nigerian rapper, 2Shotz has disclosed that his wife, Precious talks too much and he would wish God works something out for him if he gets the chance.

The heavily-bearded music act revealed this to Punch in an interview. 2Shotz said even though at the time he met his wife, he was never interested in any relationship but that their synergy got them together which ended up in marriage.

His wife who said that she met the rapper on Twitter pointed out that she is gradually trying to understand her husband. She admitted that 2Shotz is very stubborn and is deeply rooted in the Igbo culture.

2Shotz, while responding to a question which sought to know what he would want to be changed about his wife, said, "her mouth. You know how women talk, they are never satisfied."

On her part, replying to the same question, "that I don't like certain things about him does not mean I can't live with it but I will like him to be less stubborn. He is an Igbo man who is deeply rooted in the Igbo culture which makes him think in a certain way.

At times, he is not willing to bend the rules just to make it happen. I am just learning the values and tradition of my people."

2Shotz and Precious got married on April 12, 2013.

Skales deletes all pics from Instagram, shows off new girlfriend

What's going on in Skales' mind?

The rapper has deleted all photos from his Instagram page leaving just a recent photo of himself and a lady we believe is his new girlfriend.

This isn't the first time Skales is cleaning out his IG page. In February, he deleted all photos and short videos (and we're talking about quite a number of photos).

Call it a fresh start… the rapper, who recently ended his contract with popular label EME, might want to clear his head.

Culled from NET

REVEALED: Why Pastor William Kumuyi “Broke Down” During The Easter Retreat

More revelations have emerged over the recent failing health of the General superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi during the just concluded national Easter Retreat of the church.

It was reported on Sunday that the former
university don broke down during the retreat and was forced to rest on Saturday after losing his voice the previous day.

Explaining why the preacher broke down, the church secretary, Pastor Jerry Asemota while addressing the congregation at the weekend said the sudden health failure of the pastor was connected to his recent marathon engagements across the continent.

Pastor Kumuyi was said to be too tired to preach at the just ended retreat Asemota said: "With much pleading, we had to convince our pastor to rest. You could recall that Lately, he was engaged in series of rival meetings across the continent.

Only recently, he was in Abuja, Taraba, Bayelsa, Imo, Edo, Akure and Ibadan. He was also in Ghana, Namibia and Togo and other West African countries.

"He's human and needs to rest, so we enjoined you all to pray for God's strength upon his life and bear with us at this time. He is not going on holiday but he needs serious rest.

I am very sure that before the programmes end, your Pastor will bounce back to complete what he had started." It was gathered that Kumuyi, who eventually bounced back during the last day of the retreat did not make any reference to his health condition during his ministrations.

However, he was seen very agile and vibrant during the last day of the power-packed programme. The soft-spoken preacher in his last sermon entitled

"Reigning Through the Victory of Jesus" said, once you have the vision with Jesus Christ, you can achieve anything.

‘It ain’t me’, Sinzu denies debit card fraud allegation

Nigerian rapper Sinzu has denied recent allegations claiming that he is involved in a debit card fraud.

The rapper reportedly told blogger Tosin Adeda the person caught on tape perpetrating a debit card fraud is NOT him.

A US local website ABC 7 says authorities are currently looking for a man wanted for withdrawing money from a victim's bank account at an ATM in Walgreen's store on 8535 South Braeswood, Southwest Houston on March 2, 2014.

When asked by Adeda if he knows anything about the matter, Sinzu simply replies 'It ain't me'.

Sinzu also had a few words for former-friend-turned-foe Godwon, calling him a 'Fuck boy'. Apparently, Godwon was one of the first few people who posted the link on social media Twitter. The rappers fell out last year after having a war of words on Twitter.

While there is still no official statement from Sinzu over the matter, authorities in Houston are still searching for the man in the video.

 

Fayemi, APC afraid of me –Fayose

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi and the All Progressives Congress of intimidating him and his campaign organisation.

Fayose, a former governor of the state, while speaking to our correspondent on Saturday, alleged that the government had been frustrating his political campaigns in the state ahead of the June 21, 2014, governorship election.

The state PDP had postponed President Goodluck Jonathan's one-day campaign visit to Ekiti State scheduled for April 8, where the visitor was to inaugurate Fayose's electioneering campaign in the state.

The Director-General, Ayo Fayose Campaign Organisation, Dipo Anisulowo, and the Publicity Secretary, Ekiti PDP, Kola Oluwole, blamed the postponement on the refusal of the state government to release the Ado-Ekiti Stadium to host the President.

Despite that the Ekiti State Government reportedly denied being responsible for the failure of Jonathan's visit, Fayose, while speaking to our correspondent on Friday, insisted that the government denied the PDP access to all venues requested to host the President.

He said, "A letter was written to them about the visit of the President and they wrote back to say that all the various dates we chose were already booked, except the governor gave an authorisation for the use of the stadium and schools for political functions.

"These facilities were built with public funds; some of them were built by the PDP administration when we were there. There is no use in taking politics to that end.

"Even if they're so panicky; even if there are so scared about the rising profile of the PDP and its candidate, they should not show it, as a government. It is obvious that they are panicky."

Fayose said it was when the state government allegedly refused to release the stadium the PDP advised the Presidency to stay back. He said his campaign organisation would not expose Jonathan to risks in a venue that was not conducive.

He said, "They have also disallowed us from the public schools because they know the kind of crowd we can pull.

"When they realised that we were going to court and taking actions against them, they had to write again that they did not deny us the facilities and that the governor did not direct them to say that."

He, however, said the President would visit the state soon, as his campaign organisation would reapply for the venue.

Efforts to reach the Chief Press Secretary for Fayemi for comments on Saturday and Sunday proved abortive, as several calls made to his telephone line were not successful. Also, he did not respond to a text message sent to him.

Source: Punch

Actress Tonto Dikeh Urges Young Girls Not to Endure Domestic Violence Because Of Love

Domestic Violence is one thing most women in Africa face and many measures are being taken to curb this act. Many Nollywood

actresses and actors have acted and advocated for the stop of this act.

Nollywood actress cum singer Tonto Dikeh took to social media to write about the act of domestic violence, urging young girls who has been a victim to this act and cannot react should walk away from such relationship because many girls endure the pain because of love, but according to Tonto dikeh if you really love the person walk away and leave such person who acts violently…she said she is a witness and a victim to this act, which has made her stronger.