GistNaija.com : 2012-06-03

Sunday, June 10, 2012

BREAKING: Police Rescue Christian Obodo, Arrest Kidnappers

Fresh reports reaching us now indicates that the Super Eagles Player, Christian Obodo was this evening rescued by men of the Nigerian police force. It can be recalled that the footballer was kidnapped yesterday morning in Warri.

GistNaija authoritatuvely gathered from a security source in the Delta state Police command that the kidnapped soccer star, Christian Obodo, has been rescued by police in Enevor area of Delta state.

Italy and Spain have begun their respective Euro 2012 campaigns with an absorbing 1-1 draw on Sunday to kick off the action in Group C.

Antonio Di Natale drew first blood for the Azzurri on 60 minutes, coming straight off the substitutes' bench to put his side ahead, but only four minutes later, Cesc Fabregas ensured their opening day ended with a share of the spoils in Gdansk.

I Did Not Enlarge My Breasts: By Ebube Nwagbo

Ebube Nwagbo recently denied the rumours that she artificially enlarged her boobs. But the interview with her below reveals otherwise, plus other information you might like to know about her. Read the full interview below:

My name is Ebube Nwagbo. I’m an actress in Nollywood, Nigeria. I’m an Igbo from Anambra state and I’m single.

There is a Bikini picture of you where your boobs look really big. Did you try to enlarge your bo*bs through surgery?That was what my mum asked me too, but the answer is no.

So what happened?

A jealous Taiwanese husband led an assault on a Facebook user who had flirted with his wife online, beating him to death with baseball clubs, police said Monday.

Chou You-huang, a 34-year-old resident of south Taiwan’s Pingtung county, told police that he had requested a meeting with the 40-year-old victim, Chuang Shih-chang, after he found out about the online relationship.
When Chuang turned up at the agreed spot outside a restaurant early Saturday morning, Chou and two of his friends attacked him with baseball bats, according to police.

Gidi Traffic and Nokia Partnership

Gidi Traffic Is Now Supported By NOKIA Maps, NOKIA's Amazing Map Service. This Partnership Will Allow Us Do Things We Never Thought Possible #NOKIA #Gidi_Traffic.

"Nokia Nigeria Recognized The Good Work #Gidi_Traffic Is Doing And Decided To Support Us. For This We Are Indeed Very Happy!" Gidi Traffic tweeted

Over The Next Weeks We'll See This Partnership Evolve With Some Amazing Things In The Pipeline.

Madonna

Madonna has lived a controversial life. But she recently did something I think is the most controversial of all. Last Friday night, during a gig, the 53-year old star exposed her breast to the amazement of the audience.
The 53-year-old was performing her track Human Nature in Istanbul, Turkey, when she started taking off her clothes.But after ditching her shirt, she caught the crowds by surprise when she went on to peel down her lacy bra, revealing her nipple to the audience.

Oyedepo Hires High Profile Lawyers To Defend Him Against "Teenage Abuse" Lawsuit

Bishop David Oyedepo

Bishop Oyedepo is really equipping his defense against the teenage abuse lawsuit filed against him.

The clergy says the case brought by Mr. Igbinedion is an attempt to blackmail and defame him and his church.

The high-profile lawyers recruited by the founder of the Living Faith Christian Church International, Bishop David Oyedepo, has amended the defence of the multibillionaire pastor stating that the Living Faith Church is not a juristic person that can sue or be sued.

Boko Haram

It was another black Sunday in Biu local government area of Borno state as gunmen suspected to be members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram attacked EYN Church in Tabra ward , killing two worshippers, with several others seriously injured.

Buhari and Tinubu

General Buhari and Tinubu, after their last meeting,have both decided to shelf aside personal presidential ambitions and to appoint a unilateral candidate come 2015 presidential election.

In fact, the reason both leaders have decided to commence talks in earnest is “just so they would avoid the type of last minute rancour that led to the collapse of talks last year”, a source said.

ROMANTIC: Kevin Prince Boateng Chilling With His Girlfriend

Prince Kevin Boateng is Ghanian who plays for AC Milan. He is the brother of Jerome Boateng, who nationalised in Germany and plays for Bayern Munich and German National Team.
Recently, Prince was caught on camera in Miami where he was chilling out with is Model girlfriend Melissa Satta. This guy really knows how to do it.

Her name is Bishop(Mrs) Peace Okonkwo. She is the wife of Bishop Mike Okonkwo, the founder and general oversee of The Redeemed Evangeical Mission(TREM) with its headquarters in Gbagada, Lagos. She was recognised for many charity activities. Buy this latest edition of Allure Magazine to read details.
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Bomb Blast In Jos Church

A massive bomb blast has ripped through St Agnes church on Rukuba road in Jos city, the capital of Plateau state.
A suicide bomber drove straight to the altar of the church before exploding its bomb rigged car killing at least four people.
St Agnes church is adjacent to various churches and a few minutes away from one of Maxwell Khobe barracks, on of the largest army barracks in the city.
More details later.

BREAKING NEWS: 2011 BBA Winner, Karen Igho, Joins Naija FM

Karen Igho

Some reliable sources confirm that the current Big Brother Africa winner, Karen Igho has finally joined one of Nigeria’s pigin speaking radio stations, Naija FM.

”Yes, the story is true, she is excited about the development. She just came back from a trip abroad. She will resume duties on Monday as agreed with Naija FM. Expect another side of Karen on radio. Na Waffi all the way,” Karen's close associate said.

Omotola

Omotola hardly collects nothing less than N5 Million (Five Million Naira) Per Movie.

According to observers"she has even turned down scripts worth N3M and recently turned down a script worth N2.5M and ireti doyle got the role. "Omotola got paid N5M for her role in movie 'amina' by producer tarila thompson whilst she go N4.5M for her role in ties that bind after a series of negotiations.
N5 Million per movie? what if she does 5 movies in a month, that is N25 Million. Chei! many civil servants wont make half that amont in 10 years.

Don Jazzy Explains Why He Came Back Home: Kanye West Has Over 100 Prodcers But I Wasn't His Priority

Don Jazzy

This may contribute to why Don Jazzy and D'banj split up.
In a recent interview with City People, super producer Don Jazzy, explained why he opted to return home while D’banj chases after international exposure.

“I am still signed to G.O.O.D Music, but in order for me to be able to concentrate on building the artistes that we have here, I wouldn’t be able to give my 100% in the work I have to do in NY,” Don Jazzy said.

Niyola

Don Jazzy's Marvin Records signed Tiwa Savage as their first lady and Eldee's Trybe Records signed rapper Eva and upcoming female singer Aramide. In the same way, Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment(E.M.E.) just recently signed Niyola. Niyola would be joining pop star Wizkid, young rapper Skales.
Congrats Niyola.

Vice President Namadi Sambo, Loses Younger Brother To Car Accident

Vice President Namadi Sambo

40-year-old younger brother of Vice president Namadi Sambo died today in a fatal car crash on Mando Road, Kawo, Kaduna. Mallam Aliyu Sambo died after the car he was traveling in hit another SUV, killing him and another passenger instantly. RIP Aliyu Sambo.

GOOD NEWS: Nine Nigerian Banks Ranked Among Top 1000 Banks In The World

Nigerian Banks

Nine Nigerian banks have made the list of the Top 1000 World Banks. These banks were ranked by Tier One Capital in this year’s edition by The Banker magazine as published in its current edition.

Zenith Bank Plc and First Bank of Nigeria Plc are the two top ranked banks in Nigeria with position 296 and 310 respectively.

Other Nigerian banks that made the Top 1000 World Banks list are Guaranty Trust Bank ranked

Lionel Messi

It was a great clasico match between the 2 South America sides. The Brazillians played better but we all know that Messi can change the tune of a match within the twinkle of an eye. A wonderful hat-trick from Lionel Messi was the key for Argentina as they earned a fabulous 4-3 victory over South American rivals Brazil. Romulo, Oscar and Hulk score for the Mano Menezes' side(Brazillian side).
Federico Fernandez and Messi score for the Albiceleste side. At the 85th minute, Messi was just unstoppable skipping past the Brazil back line before giving Rafael no chance in goal with his long-range effort.
It was a great friendly match.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Happy Birthday: D'banj, Tonto Dikeh and Basorge Tariah Celebrate Birthday Today

D'banj, Tonto and Basorge

It was a surprise when I heard that both D'banj and higly controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh, are both celebrating their birthday today. D'banj is 32 years old while Tonto is 27 years old.

But another comedian, basorge Tariah, is also celebrating his b-day today.

We wish them happy birth day!

PHOTOS: Jim Iyke and Omotola Dazzles In London

Jim Iyke

This is just about the making of the movie, "Last Flight to Abuja" which is premiered at the Troxy Cinema, last night Saturday, June 8, 2012. Nollywood popular actor and actress, Jim Iyke and Omotola jalade-Ekheinde also made appearances.

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Nigeria 1-1 Malawi

The match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Flames of Malawi ended is a 1-1 draw in Blantyre on Saturday in a second round qualifier for the 2014 World Cup.

The goals were scored by Kano Pillars midfielder Gabriel Reuben of Nigeria ,with a header in the 90th minute, but John Banda equalised for the home side two minutes into additional time.

Christian Obodo

Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo was this morning abducted by gunmen.
Obodo was reportedly seized at about 9.20am in front of the Zion Ministry Church located on New Layout Road, off Jakpa Road, Effurun in Warri, Delta State.

The Udinese playmaker, who played for the relegated Lecce in the Italian Serie A last season, arrived the country a few weeks ago

Pasuma Signed Deal With Regal Dry Gin

Alabi Pasuma(famous Fji artiste) has just signed a three year endorsement deal with alcoholic beverage company Regal Dry Gin.

Pasuma has been performing at staged shows hosted by the company for about a year now.

The company, being happy with the response they got, they now decided to make it official by giving Pasuma the deal. This was confirmed by Afolabi Oyeokya, A021 Media boss.

Sources said the deal is a 3-year deal.

NDLEA Boss Ahmadu Giade

Olowe Moshood Adebesin, a 41-year-old tailor from Ogun State was recently arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection with the smuggling of cocaine.

Sources gathered that the arrest was made at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos by airport officials, on Olowe’s return flight from Brazil.

The substance was discovered in his luggage during the inward screening of passengers on a Turkish Airline flight.

The Osun State Government had declared June 12 as public holiday to honour the late Moshood Abiola who presumbly won the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. The June 12, 1993 presidential election was described as the freest and fairest election.

Sunday Akere, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy said this in a statement in Osogbo on Friday.

The 3 boys pictured above (Chinemerem 5, Okechukwu 4 and Nzube 2) are missing. Their driver by name Godwin picked them up from their school ABC Academy Utako Abuja around 3:30pm yesterday June 7th in a new Toyota Avensis metallic colour (without plate number) and disappeared with them. They have not been found. Anybody that has seen or heard anything about their where

Funny Pictures: Aki and Paw Paw Dress Like Ladies

I no fit laugh. these pictures are really funny.

Paw Paw(left) and Aki( Right)

Striking Medical Workers

Workers at the Federal Medical Centre in Abeokuta have began an indefinite strikeon Friday over they described as "Imposition of Leadership".

PHOTOS: Sexy Omotola Jalade Storms London

Out of Nollywood's mothers and wives, she may unarguably be regarded as the sexiest of all. After producing four lovely and beautiful kids, Omo Sexy, as she is fondly called by her teeming fans, still rocks her ever charming beauty like a sweet 16.
Little wonder she is the president of Oxynation; her own country world of sexy looking fans.
Omotola stormed the city of London for the world premiere of Last Flight To Abuja some hours ago. Sources reliably gathered that Omotola left Nigeria on Wednesday for London for the movie premiere.

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Substitute goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton was the hero for Poland in their dramatic European Championship opener against Greece which both sides finished with 10 men.Tyton came off the bench in the second half for the co-hosts after Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had been sent off for bringing down Greek substitute Dimitris Salpigidis.

The reserve goalkeeper promptly saved the resulting spot-kick from Greece captain

Bob Welch

Bob Welch, the former Fleetwood Mac singer and guitarist, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Welch was 65 and left a suicide note.

A police spokesperson said Welch had been suffering from health-related issues. In addition to his time with Fleetwood Mac, Welch had a successful solo career. His biggest hit, "Sentimental Lady," hit No. 8 on the charts.

Police Arrest Man For Stealing Beer Worth N3 Million

Beer

On Friday, the police arraigned one Mr Halidu Shaibu, 23, at a Lagos Magistrate court for felony and stealing of 1, 044 cartons of can beer valued at N3 million. This means 2 counts of felony and stealing. According to the police statement, the police claimed that Mr Shaibu and “others now at large” allegedly conspired to commit felony to Wit: stealing and thereby committing an offence punishable

TRAGEDY: Seven Newly Appointed Pastors Die in Car Accident

Seven newly ordained pastors of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Oyo town, Oyo State, have died in an accident in Ogbomoso, on Ogbomoso-Oyo road.

The driver of the bus conveying them, a retired primary school teacher and two children also died in the accident, which occurred last weekend.

The deceased were said to be travelling from Oyo town

ACN-CPC Merger: Tinubu Visits Buhari On How To Vote PDP Out In 2015

ACN( Action Congress of Nigeria) and CPC( Congress For Progressive Change) are mapping out plans on how to defeat the current ruling party, PDP, in the next election in 2015.

Asiwaju Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari

Chieftains of the Congress for Progressive Change and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) have met in Kaduna to work on a common agenda on how to take the country forward.
Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and two ACN governors, Kayode Fayemi and Ibikunle Amosun, met with General Muhammadu Buhari of the CPC to consider the challenge of the 2015 elections.

Lesbians

The University authorities of Covenant University, Canaanland Ota in Ogun state, has sacked a 22-year old final year student of the University on grounds of lesbianism.

Speaking with Hpe For Nigeria, an University Administration officer said that the student’s activities and unquenchable desire for other ladies was disturbing and embarrassing to the University.

He regrets the decision but said that sexual orientation and exploits does not give a Faith based University like Covenant, a good name.

Great Sin in a Christian University? May God Forgive them.

Dana Plane Crash: Co-pilot, Mr Amaechi Obodo, Survives

Co-Pilot, Mr Amaechi Obodo

      His name was listed as one of the crew members of the ill-fated Dana Flight 9J-922. His face was published on the pages of the papers as a victim of the crash. But yesterday, Mr. Amaechi Obodo, a co-pilot at Dana Air declared that he was alive and well.

    Sources had reported a day after the crash that the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer were all non-Nigerians. However some papers had erroneously included Mr Amaechi Obodo, indigene of Delta State, among the crew.

Albert Shot (Late CRUTECH SUG Ex.)

Yesterday, there was a great fear and commotion at the Cross River University of Technology(CRUTECH), Calabar, after one of the representatives of the students’ union was shot in the head by some cultists.
The killers rode on a motorcycle to the restaurant where the SUG executive was having launch. Upon alighting from their bike, they went straight into the building pumping several shots of bullets in the chest and face of their victim and killing him on the spot.

Tribute To Late Abacha: General Abacha Died on June 8, 1998.

Many may hate him while some may admire him. But the fact still remains that the history of Nigeria will not be complete without mentioning the Late General Sani Abacha.

Late General Sani Abacha

General Sani Abacha (20 September 1943 – 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian military dictator and politician. He was the de facto President of Nigeria from 1993 to 1998. His regime was tied to human rights violations and allegations of corruption
Abacha died in June 1998 while at the presidential villa in Abuja. He was buried on the same day, according to Muslim tradition, without an autopsy. This fueled speculation that foul-play was involved and that

Euro 2012: Meet the African XI That Will Participate

As the Euro 2012 kicks off today, there some African players who will participate in it because they have nationalized in these european countries.

Balotelli

Below is the list of the African first XI at this years Euro 2012:

Mourinho and Late Manolo Preciado

Late Manolo Preciado (54-year-old) had just been appointed as Villarreal's new coach on Wednesday and was due to be officially presented by the club on Friday, but he suffered a fatal heart attack in his hotel room in Valencia and then died.
Real Madrid Boss, Jose Mourinho, took some time and sends condolence message to the late Manolo as a way of paying tribute to him.
Preciado ended Mourinho's nine-year unbeaten record at home in April 2011 with his Sporting Gijon team, and the Portuguese coach had only words of praise for his counterpart.

Reports reaching us from Borno State, Nothern Nigeria , indicates that a suicide bomber struck the police headquarters in Maiduguri around mid day today . We gathered that a suicide bomber drove a car to the gate of the police command of the Borno State on Damaturu road directly opposite Govt Secondary school in Maiduguri and detonated a bomb.

Whizkid Showing His MOBO Award With His EME Crew, Skales(Left) and Banky W(Right) Watching.

Remember, Wizkid won the MOBO Award in back October 2011 for the "Best African Act" beating Seun Kuti and even the mighty D'banj but Wizkid wasn’t in the UK to personally receive his award.

These are more photos taken at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo on June 4, 2012 also feature the EME boss Banky W and rapper Skales plus a few others.

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9ice

The Star Trek train made a final stop in Ilesha, Osun State.It took along with it some hitmakers like 9ice, Wande Coal, and M.I . Ilesha was realy bubbling.

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One Mrs Ijeoma Okafor, a mother of five kids and living in Lagos State, has reportedly sold three out of her five kids.
Mrs Ijeoma is 39 years old. The police have been keeping watch on her after she sold two of her kids and was eventually arrested after she sold the third one.
Police sources at State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos said she confessed to selling two of her kids at the Mammy Market, Navy Town before the third one.

Witch Slapping Lawsuit: Bishop David Oyedepo Defends Himself

Bishop David Oyedepo

The founder of the Living Faith Church, a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, is not leaving anything to chance in his defence against the N2 billion suit slammed on him for allegedly slapping a young female member of his congregation.

The highly respected man of God has secured the services of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mr. Dele Adesina to defend the matter which was filed by a Lagos-based lawyer, Robert Igbinedion, in April on behalf of the young lady.

In this age of weird happenings and increasing violence and tragedies, there are still some stories that bring sad tears to the eyes. One of such heart-wrenching stories is that of Temitayo Omoniyi, a fresh graduate of the University of Ibadan who studied English and Literary Studies.
The 21-year-old, having passed out with flying colours, was posted to Ogun State for her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

WICKED STUDENT: Igbinedion University Student Stabs Roommate 7 times With Scissors

Chioma Onyeagwe and Hope Amadi. They had a fight over a shirt, and one of them nearly lost her life. Read the full gist I got after the cut…

According to reports, Hope Amadi borrowed Chioma’s cloth and refused to return it for many days. When Chioma asked for her cloth back on Tuesday June 5th, Hope allegedly became extremely aggressive and the two girls got into serious argument. Then a fight ensued. Witnesses say Hope Amadi picked up scissors from their room and stabbed Chioma seven times on the neck, arm and other places.

DKB being held back by housemate

Latest gist fro Big Brother stargamereaching us has it that ghana’s evicted representative, DKB has formally apologized to his sierra Leonean counterpart, Zainab.

In a press statement released earlier today, Thursday, June 6, 2012, he wrote:

“ Lovely people of Africa, there are many things I wish I could do to reverse this Unfortunate

Femi Kuti

The first son of the former Afro legend, Femi Kuti, just will soon celebrated his golden jubilee. Femi Kuti who is a world famous Muscian, Broadcaster and Activist, will be 50 years old on Saturday June 15^th, 2012.

Femi , beinf Fela’s child, would have just claimed fame, but

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