24/7 LATEST Naija Updates, News. Entertainment.: January 2016

Tuesday, 12 January 2016

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GT the Guitar Man Proposes to girlfriend

The sucessful Nigerian, Singer GT The Guitarman proposed to his longtime girlfriend Annie today January 12th. It was said that He took her to the place where they met six years ago and proposed to her there. Congrats to them. See more photos below.

12 of january 2016 was a bad day in Istanbul today. Following from a massive explosion that was unleashed at a square in the historic Sultanahmet district of the Turkish city of Istanbul leaving at least 10 people dead and 15 others injured.

The Turkish authorities suspect a terror attack was the cause of the blast, a government official said, asking not to be named.

See More pictures of girl guy f**cked and gave 1k below...

The Woju Singer and one of the Nominees of the Headies Next Rated Award 2015 has told the world that himself and his producer was involved in an Accident last night.

Yoruba girl mistakenly send nudes to man on FB

The Ballon D'or has been a successful one so far in the past years with messi having got to be the World best player 5 times as at yesterday on the event.

Actress Stephanie Linus-Okereke Sheds More Light On Her Role In Upcoming Hollywood Movie 1

The Nollywood actress lost her father some days ago. Reports said that he dad was given medications which he responded to negatively and was said to have died few days back. He is aged 83 years and burial will be taking place as soon as possible.

The Five Star artist, Iyanya was pictured at a wedding event he attended along side with his

Elton John paid tribute to David Bowie saying he had an "amazing life" and an "amazing career".

The singer said "still in shock" after David Bowie died from cancer on Sunday.

The American singer, songwriter, and a former member of the boy band named One Direction. He was born on 12 january 1993. Malik auditioned as a solo artist for the British television series The X Factor. After being eliminated as a solo performer.

Asa Hot Body on Fleek - Photos

Missing Zainab found

Abba Hikima who declared his 4 year old niece named Zainab missng. She annouced her been found safely... Read what she wrote below...

The well known blessed Nigerian Artiste, Davido popularly known as OBO(Omo Baba Olowo) was pictures as he threw money at fans this evening on his arrival at Lagos Airport Hotel

The 2015 Ballon D'or Award which took place today 11 january, 2015 in Zurch as Messi, Barcelona Star emerges as the winner of the 2015 world best player. See full list below and photos...

The Madrid and Barcelona football stars, posted pictures on their Instagram Page heading to Zurich Switzerland for the annual Balloon d'or award ceremony that will be held tonight for the best player in the world. More Pictures Below...

Memunat Ogude, wife of Amkar Perm and Super Eagles player Fegor Ogude who was kidnapped in warri last week Monday was reported to have been released by her abductors.

Anita

Former beauty queen and mother of three, Anita Uwagbale-Isegholohi shared a photo of her toned body during her workout.

Women Exchange blows in Kenya During Football Match Over a Man - See Photos

The two women which started placing insults on each other over a man which resulted to a fight before any one could say jack.

Rev Fr in trouble over prophecy, sued for N5bn

Nnewi—Second son of 1st Republic Senate President, Late Abyssinia Orizu, Prince Orji Orizu has challenged any Nigerian, native doctor, any child or agent of a native doctor and anybody connected to any native doctor in or outside Nigeria to come out and speak that he has visited, patronized or been seen in the house of any native doctor anywhere in or outside Nigeria.

Prince Nwafor-Orizu gave the challenge while addressing newsmen in his house in Nnewi, following allegations by Rev. Fr. Chidozie Chilaka, aka ‘Jesus Network,’ of the Catholic Diocese of the East (Orthodox Catholic) during his week long crusade at Nigeria Science and Technical College Nnewi, that Prince Orji Nwafor Orizu was responsible for the misfortunes of his uncle’s wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Orizu and those of her children.

From L-R: Hon Lola Akande, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, an inmate who presented a beautiful neck bead to the Commissioner and the Deputy Controller of Prisons in charge of the female prison, Mrs. Ekpendu M. Lizzie

Hon Lola Akande, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has advised women to control their temper and guide their utterances in the face of any provocation in order not to be found on the wrong side of the law. She gave this advice recently while addressing inmates of Female Section, Kirikiri Prison during an assessment tour of the prison, noting that, unguided action taken on the spur of the moment in anger usually ends in regrets.

She added that, it is ideal for all to learn to restrain oneself from indulging in any acts of violence whenever there is a disagreement. She urged inmates to make judicious use of their time in prison by learning skills or vocations that would be useful in earning a living and be self-employed instead of depending on others after their prison terms. While reacting to their plea for a State pardon, Akande promised to look into their request and discuss with appropriate authorities for assistance.

Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu

South-East Based Coalition of Human Rights Organisations, SBCHROs, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, the umbrella body of lawyers in Nigeria and other rights groups in the country, to direct their members to boycott courts in Nigeria in protest over President Muhammadu Buhari’s disobedience to orders of courts in the country.

Leaders of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and Director, Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu and Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), former National Security Adviser, NSA, are still being held by the Department of State Security, DSS, despite being granted bail by courts of competent jurisdiction.

Mrs Osinbajo, Saraki, Belgore, others to grace Airtel Touching Lives premiere

Lagos—WIFE of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice S.M.A. Belgore, among other high profile invitees, have confirmed they would attend the premiere of Airtel Touching Lives Season Two billed to hold next Thursday, at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Also expected at the event are the Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara; Minister of Works, Power & Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola; Minister of Information & Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu and Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, among other top government functionaries.

Captains of industry, heads of agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), philanthropists and notable media proprietors are also expected to grace the occasion.

Rape

One of the biggest myths about rape and sexual violence is that it happens as a result of uncontrollable sexual desire. Being uncontrollable, the perpetrator cannot be held responsible for his actions. Therefore the survivor must have done something to be raped. Therefore responsibility and blame are then shifted from the perpetrator to the survivor.

Rape happens in every society but it flourishes in an environment where there is violence, where women’s voices are not heard and where perpetrators walk away free because the law is not effective and law enforcement officers are unable to differentiate between their professional obligations and their personal biases. This is even more difficult in a country like Nigeria where police officers are not equipped to tackle the menace of rape and sexual assault.Rape is not about sexual desire as all humans have such desires but not all commit rape or sexual assault. It is not a crime of passion, where the perpetrator loses control. Many rapists are in a relationship where their sexual urges are satisfied. Sexual assault or rape is a choice that they make. Rapists often plan their crimes, and in the case of children, groom them to gain their confidence and trust while waiting for an opportunity to strike. It is premeditated and over 70% cases of rape are planned in advance. When this happens, the rapist takes away any control the survivor has in that situation.

Metuh

ABUJA—FOUR days after the arrest of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, his family has cried out, demanding that he should be released or charged to court.

The family raised alarm that it was worried about the health and safety of Metuh.In a statement, yesterday by Chief Gilbert Metuh for the Obi-Ezeani- Nnewi family, it said that the charges for which the PDP’s spokesperson was arrested had not be known to him, the family and the public.

Buhari

ABUJA—Erstwhile governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda has called for prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari and patience from Nigerians towards surmounting the economic and security challenges facing the nation.

Yuguda who governed Bauchi State between 2007 and 2015 also called on the authorities to clamp down on the activities of religious leaders who fan the embers of division.Yuguda in a statement issued from Abuja yesterday said that the pains in the country could be likened to the hurt accruable from a deep wound as he insisted that President Buhari had the best intentions for the country.

“What is happening today is like when you want a deep wound to heal quickly, you need to wash it thoroughly with the necessary disinfectants and chemicals. It pains as it bleeds. But the gain is actually in the pain especially where there is an assurance that what we are doing is right. It is only a temporary pain. This is the stage we are in the country now and it calls for deep patience and understanding of all citizens,” Yuguda said.

Petroleum Tankers

Chairman of the Nigeria Shipowners Association, NISA, Capt. Niyi Labinjo, has said that the country is losing N80 billion daily to petroleum products smuggled into the country.

The NISA boss noted that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said the daily PMS need of the country is 1.8 million litres and that it (NNPC) only supplies half the quantity while the other half is smuggled into the country.In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Labinjo explained that half the 1.8 million litres daily national need of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, is smuggled into the country.

2-month old girl killed, abandoned in refuse dump

LAGOS—The lifeless body of a two-month old baby girl, with her neck twisted, was found in a carton at a refuse dump located near Salvation Army Primary School, Sabo, Ikorodu, Lagos, yesterday.

The body was reportedly discovered at about 8a.m. by a man who went to the site to defecate. He raised the alarm.

Passers-by, especially women, rained curses on whoever could have killed and abandoned the baby.

They, thereafter, invited officials of the Ambulance Unit of the Ministry of Health.

Gov Okowa

ASABA—Delta State Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Mr. Chika Ossai, has expressed the state government’s willingness to assist persons who lost valuable property to fire incidents in the state.

He said, “Today, the entire office that is the Bureau for Special Duties and the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, are taking a tour round the state where there were fire outbreaks. We started by visiting Anioma Petrol Station which was burnt and goods worth millions of naira lost.He, however, charged Deltans to be more cautious and take proactive preventive measures against future occurrences.

*Some suspected culprits at the inauguration of a general court martial to try erring army personnel, in Jos, yesterday. PHOTO: NAN.

some of the soilders

KADUNA—The 3032 soldiers, who were pardoned last August for various offences during campaigns against the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, in the North East of Nigeria, have rejected posting to the fronts.

The soldiers explained that they were never really pardoned and re-integrated into the Army, but rather, re-sentenced to the war front.

No reinstatement letters Vanguard learned this created anxiety at the Command and Staff College, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, NASI, Jaji, Kaduna state, when over 3,000 soldiers – who claimed to have been subjected to unimaginable ill treatment after their pardon – were gathered by the Commandant of NASI, Major General Kassim Aldulkareem, to inform them that they have been assigned new riffles and should be ready for deployment to the fronts on the 11 January, 2016.

$2.1bn Arms Probe: Buhari won’t interfere in Jafaru’s case — Presidency

Jefaru Isa

ABUJA—The Presidency said, last night, that it would not interfere in the arrest and probe of a close associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, Jafaru Isah, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged involvement in the Dasukigate scandal.

Mr. Isa, Military Administrator of Kaduna State from December 1993 to August 1996, during the military regime of General Sani Abacha and one-time governorship candidate of the defunct CPC in Kano State, is the first chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to be arrested by the EFCC since the beginning of a sweeping probe into the alleged diversion of $2.1 billion meant for arms purchase by officials of the immediate-past administration.

Panasonic sets up assembling plant in Nigeria

Japan based electronics giant, Panasonic has established an assembly plant in Lagos to complement its manufacturing plant in India. In a statement, Shinichi Wakita, Managing Director of Panasonic, Middle East and Africa, said the company is extending the manufacturing of its air-conditioners and TV sets to the shores of Nigeria.

He disclosed that the company is making this commitment in partnership with SIMS Nigeria Limited, an electronics and home appliances marketing/distribution company in Lagos. “As a contribution towards the society which is based on our basic business philosophy, we are establishing our local manufacturing unit for air-conditioners and TVs in Lagos. We believe this will make a small contribution towards job creation and the economy of Nigeria.

“Africa is one of the fastest growing economies with a rising consumer class; setting up this manufacturing base in Nigeria is our strategy to deal with the business challenges in this market. We will be working closely with the Nigerian population with an aim to provide products which are ‘locally-fit’ and in accordance with their demands,” he said.
Andrew Uwazuruike, an electronic dealer, commended the company for its decision to establish their assembly plant in the country.

ABUJA—The Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, yesterday, called on security agencies to provide adequate security to ensure a peaceful supplementary governorship election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, tomorrow.

The governorship election in the state was declared inconclusive due to violence that made it impossible for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct election in Southern Ijaw, one of the eight local government areas in the state.The group added that it would deploy 99 quick count observers for the poll.

Oshodi resettlement market

Lagos—Traders from the demolished Owonifari electronic Market, Oshodi yesterday rejected the Lagos State Government’s plans to relocate them to Oshodi Resettlement Market (former Isopakodowo market), citing structural instability and several spiritual activities associated with the structure as their reason for the rejection.

They added that the available space in the market cannot accommodate them.

Meantime, a fire outbreak occurred at the site of the demolition earlier in the day, stopping the traders from further salvaging any valuable left in the rubble. However, scavengers had a field day.

Queen of boobs, Cossy Orjiakor is at it again. The controversial actress who is known for flaunting her boobs indiscriminately has revealed that she will be getting married this year.

Cossy took to her Instagram handle Wednesday, to declare her intention to walk down the aisle this year. She shared a close-up picture of her face and captioned it “Hello 2016…I started this year with work… Helping out… Almost like charity…. That’s when I know It’s gonna be a good year…. This year I will finally become Mrs. Cossy Ojiakor…” Recall that last September, Cossy spoke about her ideal man in an interview.

But that is what happens when an otherwise good venture is hijacked by a people dedicated to feeding fat on ignorance and vulnerability. So, when Prince Aderopo eagerly goes for the whiteman’s education, the freedom knowledge gives is tainted by the sexual exploitation a Reverend Father subjects him to. If he must become human again, he must be cleansed. So, just as his forefathers would have done, a girl must die for each of the number of years he was abused; in a land where all young girls must remain virgin till wedding night, they must die at the point of deflowering.

That is how the multiplier effect of exploitation ruins generation after generation. Ask the Almajiris, victims of a feudal system that keeps many poor so the few rich can feed and manipulate them. Don’t ask them, because they do not even know. But the Ogoni people know, the many youths whose money-making time coincides with electioneering know and like it or not, Boko Haram insurgents now know. Just listen very well to their speeches. The real tragedy is not that many virginal Nigerians die daily, it is the fact that survivors wake up each morning to the possibility of dying, while the few Inspector Waziris and Sergeant Afonjas run aground.

Most celebrated films that rocked Nollywood in 2015

The year 2015 may have come and gone but lovers of Nigerian films will continue to talk about some of the great films and events that made 2015, a memorable one. It is not only that the expired year was a witness to many great movies, but that it struck a responsive chord among industry watchers. Here, we prove list of some of the films that raised the bar in Nollywood in 2015.

October 1Release date: October 1, 2014

Kunle Afolayan has always proved to everyone that he is a genius. After the success recorded by his second film, “Figurine”.

Afolayan returned to reckoning with his romance comedy drama film,”Phone Swap” which he released in 2012.

He made his fans throng the cinemas again to see his cinematic account of the country’s dark history, “October 1”when he released the film late last year.

The film came strong in 2015, winning laurels at AMAA, AMVCA and BON as well as enjoying rave reviews.

It is believed that the amazing story-line and the ability of the producer to strike a chord with every movie buff makes the film a must watch in 2015.

NFF Protocol Officer Shot Dead By Armed Robbers Yesterday, Laid To Rest (Photos) (1)

The Nigeria Football Federation protocol officer, Ibrahim Abubakar was shot dead by armed robbers yesterday 6th January,2016 at his home in Abuja has been laid to rest this yesterday evening. Ibrahim Abubakar was laid to rest in his home in Kaduna state yesterday and was married with three children.

More Photos from the burial below...

Where is our 2016 Budget?

It’s 7:49am today, the 4th of January, 2016, and I woke up from sleep with the buzzing sound of my phone.

I was still half asleep when I reluctantly picked the call with a weak “hello”.

The caller on the other end shouted, “Deji, you are still sleeping? Nigeria is going down and you are sleeping. Are you aware that Buhari withdrew the budget he presented to National Assembly from Saraki, and Saraki gave it to him out of fear?

“Deji, as I speak to you, the National Assembly does not have the budget any more. Saraki and Dogara are confused. They could not stand up for our democracy. They have failed our nation. Deji, you people need to speak up before this man destroys our nation.”

How can a President present a country’s budget and take it back? I remember when a dear sister was so happy and optimistic that the 2016 budget was already out before the year started and said “even with ‘world class economist’ the budget usually come long after the year had started.”

Why is the Senate President mute?

Wole Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has described as ‘abominable distractions,’ statement by the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Dr Austin Tam-George, that the state would demand refund from him (Soyinka) if he collected cash from the N82 million allegedly spent by immediate-past Governor, Rotimi Amaechi on a dinner to honour him.

Soyinka, who reacted in a statement on Wednesday night, said it has never been his business to probe into the “catering and logistical implications” of the hundreds of recognitions he had enjoyed worldwide and wondered why the Ameachi gesture has become an issue under the ‘insecure’ incumbent of the Rivers State government lodge.

How Dangote Settle The Dispute Between Donjazzy and Olamide

2016 kicked off in the Nigerian Entertainment scene with a bang, the beef of the year, but it has since been settled and everyone seems to have moved on after both parties, Olamide and Don Jazzy have both settled their differences.

According to a report by Lailasblog, she reveals she exclusively has information on how they were both reconciliated by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. Below is how she’s reporting it

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote was the brain behind the reconciliation. No, Vic O wasn’t involved either. I’m told that the picture we all saw of Olamide & Don Jazzy shaking hands was taken at Aliko’s place. Aliko Dangote stepped in for there to be peace. I’m also told that Olamide prostrated himself for Jazzy. Yes, my guy was shocked too when Olamide did that.

Lil Kesh, who is in the center of all the drama. In a series of tweets he applauded Olamide defending him, and indicated that it’s not about the car.

According to Tolu Meduna who shared the photos on Facebook, Mrs Comfort Oluwaseun Adebowale was brutally beaten by her husband Olorode Abimbola Gbenga for allegedly exchanging pleasantries with her pastor.

Ambode appoints Professor Fagbohun LASU Vice-Chancellor

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has approved the appointment of Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU).

Professor Fagbohun, a Professor of Environmental Law, was until his appointment Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of Lagos.

According to the statement, following the expiration of the tenure of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University on 31st October, 2015, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Fidelis Olisamedua Njokanma assumed the position of Acting Vice-Chancellor.The appointment was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde.

Whenever the name, Maheeda is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is controversy, sex, nudity and promiscuity.

The goddess of X and Naija Bad Girl as she is fondly called by her fans isn’t afraid to go nude as she’s constantly releasing nude photos of herself online and sexually explicit videos.

Showtime Celebrity visited her studio in Dolphin Estate, Lagos, where she opens up on her sex life and more…

Who wins? Anita Joseph challenges Nicki Minaj in the Anaconda pose

When Trinidadian-born American rapper, Nicki Minaj released the artwork for her third studio album ‘Anaconda’ showing off her curvaceous posterior in the tiniest of undergarments, the Internet went into an uproar. The album soon became a hit and so was the sensual posture which has come to be known as the ‘Anaconda’ posture.

Nicki

Nicki has hardly had any competition with her invention until Nigeria’s singer and actress Anita Joseph decided to hit the studio for her own ‘Anaconda’ posture or something as close to it as omelette is close to egg.

The shrill shout for help rented the quiet atmosphere in Ogombo village, Lekki, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, at the early hours of Tuesday, last week. Residents who were jolted from sleep felt reluctant at first to come out, apparently thinking it was a robbery attack.

The dying man, Mr. Edet Ebong, a member of staff of the Akwa Ibom State Transport Company, was reportedly rushed to a hospital within the vicinity by policemen from Ogombo Division who were alerted by the landlord identified as Baba Dada. Unfortunately, he was reportedly rejected. Thereafter, he was rushed to the Marina General Hospital where doctors battled in vain to save his life.When a man later discovered to be the landlord of the building where the shout emanated from summoned courage to go see what the problem was, he was reportedly taken aback, on seeing a young man in the pool of his blood, with a kitchen knife by the side of his ribs.

Davido hospitalised following baby mama drama

Pop star, Davido, has been hospitalised following his public baby mama drama.

The ‘Aye’ singer in an Instagram post on Tuesday revealed that he was about to be discharged from the hospital.

Davido, who hinted about collaboration with rising singer, Humble Smith, however refused to disclose the name of the hospital or ailment he was diagnosed with.

Photos: Buhari relishes ‘old good days’ in Army @ Guards Brigade Dinner

As the saying goes, “all works and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Last Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari spent some time out of his very tight schedules, in an evening of wining and dining at the Guards of Brigade Regimental Dinner, held at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Officers’ Mess in Abuja

At the colourful occasion, President Buhari acted as the music director.

Dignitaries who also graced the ceremony were Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen Mansur Mohammed Dan-Ali; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abba Kyari; Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; Former Military Governor of Oyo State, Maj-Gen. Paul Tarfa (reted) and other top officials of the Nigerian Army.

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