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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

NUC Suspends Part-time Programmes in Universities

Prof. Julius Okojie

The National Universities Commission on Monday announced the suspension of all Part-Time Programmes run by universities in the country.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Julius Okojie, also announced the results of accreditation of courses run by the National Open University of Nigeria.

Okojie said the suspension of the part- time programmes was to enable the regulatory body “streamline’’ them.

Tragedy struck at the Apata market in Ibadan yesterday when seven persons, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, were instantly killed when a live high tension power cable of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) suddenly cut off and fell on traders at the ever busy market.

The incident, which occurred at about 7am, affected mostly vegetables vendors as they were busy transacting their business at the popular Agbekoja section of the market.

Eyewitness identified the pregnant woman as Tawa and that her mother who was also standing by was a victim of the dawn electrocution.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

The Hollywood couple ( Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) who got engaged in April after being together for seven years are reportedly looking to have a low key wedding ceremony in Windsor, UK.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "They've always planned to have the official part secretly with just their kids and family. They're looking at Windsor register office, where Charles and Camilla and Elton John and David Furnish tied the knot. "

22-year-old Nigerian, Emmanuel Ohuabunwa

A 22-year-old Nigerian has emerged the best graduating student of John Hopkins University in the United States. He obtained a Grade Point Average of 3.98 out of a possible 4.0 to earn a degree in Neurosciences.

A 22-year-old Nigerian, Emmanuel Ohuabunwa, has made history at John Hopkins University, United States of America. Ohuabunwa from Arochukwu, Abia State, has done the nation proud by becoming the first black man to make a Grade Point Average of 3.98 out of 4.0 to bag a degree in Neurosciences in the university. He was also adjudged as having the highest honours during the graduation that was held on May 24 this year.

Big Brother Stargame ‘Lovebirds’ Goldie and Prezzo had another big fight last night, we all saw this one coming.

Barely a day after Goldie announced that she had saved him from eviction Prezzo has made it clear to her that he actually didn’t need her to.

After a minor argument, the on-off couple tore each other apart and Prezzo didn’t mince his words as he told the Nigerian exactly where to get off.

‘You are a quitter, you are a runner, run away like you always do’, Prezzo told Goldie who painfully tried to defend her actions.

‘Look beyond the action to the intention’, Goldie pleaded.

Could it really be over between the two?

IMO: Doctors Begin Strike, Hospital Activities Paralyzed

Health care services in Federal Medical Centre, FMC, and Imo Specialist Hospital, Owerri, have been shut down following an indefinite strike by doctors in the two hospitals.

The doctors are protesting what they termed “indiscriminate sacking of our colleagues and other medical officers by the managements” of the hospitals.

Announcing the indefinite industrial action, the Chairman, Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Dr. Chidi Obisi, said it was their last resort.

PENTECOSTAL Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Ughelli North Chapter, Delta State, yesterday, expelled Rev. Lucky Utakpa Oghenemiroro of God’s Gifted Ministry International for allegedly impregnating a woman outside wedlock and re-marrying.

Handing the letter of expulsion to the church, chairman of PFN in the area, Rev. Emman Eredoro, the Secretary, Dr. Mereh Wariri and other executives, said they had exhausted all efforts to make
Oghenemiroro “retrace his steps but to no avail,” adding that the marriage between him and his wife was still subsisting.

The Management of Mainstreet Bank Plc (formerly Afribank Plc) has terminated the appointment of over 650 staff in its employment.

The exercise took place last Friday through the electronic mails of the affected workers comprising both senior and junior cadres.

Confirming this at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, the Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Chief John Kolawole, said the action of the bank lacks due process and manifests its height of provocation and lawlessness which is condemnable.

Meet The 1-Day Governor of Lagos State

Miss Lilian Ogbuefi

Amidst pomp and ceremony, 16-year old Miss Lilian Ogbuefi, who won the last Spelling Bee Competition today, reigned as the One Day Governor of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.

Ogbuefi emerged winner of the Spelling Bee competition in April, paving way for her to become the 12th One Day Governor. She just passed out of Senior Model College, Kankon in Badagry.

The One Day Governor and her retinue of executive members embarked on her tour from the State House, Marina where she visited the wife of the Governor, Abimbola Fashola and was briefed about the workings at the State House.

Afolakemi Mojisola Adeniyi

A 23-year old mother of one has been arrested by policemen from Ipaja Police Station, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, for calling her ex-husband a member of the Boko Haram sect on Facebook, the social interaction site on internet.

The suspect, Afolakemi Mojisola Adeniyi, was arrested following a complaint lodged at the station by her former husband, Alfa Umar Gobir, that his ex-wife posted his picture on facebook and tagged him a member of the Boko Haram.

Following the crash of the glamorous marriage between Pastor Chris Okotie and his stunning wife, Stephanie, less than four years after their big wedding, Nigerians, especially Christians, have blasted the funky preacher.

“This is really disheartening,” said Ladele Bisi who wondered why the pastor had to announce the breakup on the altar.

“I am not trying to judge him because the Bible says I shouldn’t. But I would just say that he doesn’t seem to have the fruits of the Spirit which is long suffering. What could be the issue that was so irreconcilable that led to the break up?” Bisi said.

The Holy Books that states that at the end time, so many unholy and ungodly things will happen seems to be right after all with all kind of things happening under this heaven.

This is certainly not the best of times for the flocks of Lord’s Delight Ministries (a.k.a Delight Arena) located at No 51 Afolabi Street, Ishibiri road, Ajangbadi, Lagos, as its founder who is currently embroiled in a sordid divorce suit is accused of being impregnated by young pastor.

At the centre of the storm is Pastor Rita Obioma Obiakor, the General Overseer of the church and her minister husband, Pastor Paulinus Obiakor who are both entangled in a web of accusations and counter accusations of infidelity, and behaviours unbecoming of the clergy as the couple dragged itself before a customary court, sitting at Ojo, Lagos, under President T.A Said.

The Lagos State Police Command has declared one Ibrahim, also known as Small Jaypron, wanted following clashes in the Bariga area of the state, which left five people dead between Friday and Sunday.

The police also alleged that Small Jaypron, along with members of his gang known as Downtown Boys, were responsible for a robbery in Ilaje area of Bariga on Thursday.

Justice Stephen Adah orders the government to stay action on the renaming of the university

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday granted an interim order restraining the Federal Government from renaming the University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University

The order was granted by Justice Stephen Adah, who is hearing the case brought by the alumni association of the university.

Justice Adah also advised the litigants to harmonise all suits on the matter into one case and then adjourned further hearing till July 4.

Bauchi Bomb Blast

Unknown gunmen detonated an explosive device in an uncompleted building in Bayan Gari at Tudun Wadan dan Iya in Bauchi State injuring nine people around 10pm on Sunday.
The Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Ladan confirmed the incident saying “some hoodlum’s detonated explosives in an uncompleted building in Bayan Gari. Nine people were injured and we have taken all the injured people to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital”

Michael Jackson(1958-2009)

This day, 3 Years ago the world lost one of the greatest musicians of all time, the undisputed king of pop, Michael Jackson.

Michael will be remembered in a series of concerts this week as Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson continue their return to the stage as The Jacksons.

Barbz and Keitta

It was a hard time for Goldie to reveal her replacement, when she called out Keitta’s name he looked surprised but calm and went straight to pack his things.

Goldie feeling guilty went on her knees to beg Barbz as she had to choose between her man Prezzo and Barbz who were on the nomination list, Barbz in calmness and hurt accepted her apology.

The anchor of the show IK, simply called Keitta and told him he wasn’t leaving the show, instead Barbz was evicted leaving just one South Africa (Keagan) in the house.

Now Keitta knows he has to leave no stones on-turned as he knows anybody can nominate him at any time.

Olusola for Burial July 20

Late Chief Segun Olusola

The late Chief Segun Olusola will be buried on July 20 at his home town in Iperu-Remo(Ogun State ), his son, Olujimi, said last night.

He said a burial committee headed by veteran broadcaster Chief Taiwo Alimi will announce other arangements.

The National Executive Council of National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) has declared a 7-day mourning period in honour of the late Olusola.

Mrs Margery Okadigbo

WIFE of late former Senate President, Dr Chuba Okadigbo, Mrs Margery Okadigbo, said weekend that she decided to sue the Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar to court for incessant harassment by the police.

In the suit, Okadigbo is praying the court for the enforcement of her fundamental human rights, lamenting that for some time, the police had been inviting her to the Anambra State police headquarters over an allegation of forgery when she did not commit any offence.

President Goodluck Jonathan said last night that he fired Defence Minister Haliru Mohammed Bello and National Security Adviser (NSA) Gen. Owoye Azazi because he needed people with fresh ideas to tackle the country’s security challenges.

Speaking during the third Presidential Chat aired on national television, the President said Dr. Mohammed and Gen. Azazi were not sacked because they were not hard-working.

He said they were relieved of their duties because he wanted people who could do things differently.
On why it has been difficult to end the activities of the Boko Haram sect, Jonathan said: “They (Boko Haram) change their tactics every day, and their aim is to destabilise the government.

An improvised explosive device (IED) has exploded in the Bayan Garin area of Bauchi, reliable source just learnt. The area is famous as a hub of social activities and is the location of numerous bars and restaurants. It is also favored by prostitutes.

Several residents told a correspondent of a reliable source that they heard a loud explosion in Bayan Garin area, but they were just too afraid to get out of their houses.
Sources revealed that police and army units have swarmed the township overnight to prevent massive bloodletting promised by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.

More details soon...

'I Want To Win Grammy' Said Dbanj

Bouncing towards me on his alligator-skin trainers, Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo opts for a one-armed hip-hop hug when at last we meet. Not only does he look the part – the shoes are by designer Philipp Plein, his T-shirt’s Calvin Klein and around his neck hangs a dazzling chain created by Jacob ‘The Jeweller’ Arabo, purveyor of ‘bling blings’ to the hip-hop elite – but he smells it, too: an almost suffocating cloud of lavender scent hangs in the air.

D’banj, as he shortens his name, is the biggest name in entertainment in Nigeria

Joe Hart(England) and Pirlo (Italy)

The Italians were losing 2-1 in the penalty shoot-out after Riccardo Montolivo had missed his attempt when Pirlo chipped the ball straight into the middle of the net as England goalkeeper Joe Hart dived to his right.

Ashley Young and Ashley Cole then missed from the spot, allowing Italy to win 4-2 in the shoot-out. This means that Italy will now meet Germany in the Semi-finals.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

A Must Read: Girl Kills Landlord's Daughter Over Bathroom Slippers !!

Girl Kills Landlord's Daughter

This story has a big lesson to learn from. No matter the level of provocation or any reason whatsoever, NEVER engage someone in a physical fight.

Please my readers take your time and read the full story below:

It started as a squabble between two ladies. One was the landlord’s daughter, the other a tenant’s little sister. In time, it graduated to a brawl. People, including the landlord, came to separate them. And there was peace – or so the people thought. Just when everyone was just settling down with what he or she was doing, there was a fresh commotion.

The two ladies(Happiness and Rhoda) had gone back at each other. This time viciously. By the time it all ended, one of the ladies lay dead. It was the landlord’s daughter, named Rhoda. It was said that her alleged assailant, the tenant’s little sister named Happiness, stabbed her in the chest. Her dead body is now in a morgue in the Isolo area of Lagos.

Goldie Wants to Quit BBA

Nigeria’s remaining Big Brother Africa(BBA) rep Goldie wants to quit the game even after her interesting performance in the house so far.

Apparently, the Nigerian lass wants to quit because she feels that she betrayed a few people in the house especially Keitta whom she replaced recently during her swap session.

Goldie spent the rest of the morning in the garden and the bed room sobbing, not even her closest pal and housemate Prezzo would calm her down.

Rev. Chris Okotie and Stephanie Henshaw

Just heard that the marriage between the man of God( and politician) Rev. Chris Okotie, and Stephanie Henshaw is OVER! They got married in 2008.
Rev Chris made the announcement himself to his church congregation after the last service of the sunday at his church in Ikeja, lagos state.
This is the second wife he is separating from.

Na wa oo! why can this man settle finally with 1 wife?

Kaffy, Denrele, Others To Appear For Celebrity Birthday Party

Kaffy

Popular dancer, Kaffy and VJ, Denrele Edun have been announced as part of the artistes to be celebrated in the June edition of the celebrity Monthly Birthday Party (MBP).

The party which is a brainchild of Lee Magazine and KOGA will be holding on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Koga Lounge, Oregun, Lagos and will be celebrating popular celebrities including Halima Abubakar, Basorge Tariah, Jaywon, DJ Spinall, Ify Okeke,

Mohamed Morsi.

Tens of thousands packed into Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Sunday in the largest celebration the protest hub has witnessed since Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, to celebrate their new president-elect, Mohamed Morsi.

As a military helicopter hovered above the huge square, revellers set off fire works and women ululated for what the crowd said was a victory for their “revolution.”

Prison Break In Damaturu

Suspected members of the extremist group, Boko Haram on Sunday attacked the Damaturu satellite prison and freed forty of their members detained at the prison.

According to a prison officer, the attackers throw two explosives and open fire at the guards on duty, forcing their way into the prison.

Nigeria Basket Ball Team: D'Tigers

I am very proud of both our mala anf female basket ball team. They are doing well. Unlike our male football team who foten make me angry.

Nigerian National Team played an exhibition encounter against Great Britain at the University of Houston.
The African powerhouse clinched a narrow overtime victory at the end. Ike Diogu (204-F/C-83, college: Arizona St.) stepped up with impressive 33 points to lead the winners.
The teams stayed close throughout the first half.
The scoreboard read 36:36 at halftime. Great Britain pulled ahead in the third quarter.

Goldie and Prezzo, Hugging Each Other

The Big Brother Africa Stargame took a new turn yesterday morning as Nigerian Goldie and her Kenyan love interest, Prezzo sang love songs to each other.
The pair had drifted apart following a disagreement which had caused Goldie to be moody for some time.

However, after Goldie was appointed the Head of House (HOH), they both got back to together talking about love.
At the last nominations for eviction, Goldie saved Prezzo from leaving the competition by nominating Keitta for eviction with two others.

Yesterday morning, Prezzo joined Goldie at the kitchen and both sang love songs to each other. Though some Nigerians are not happy with the relationship between her and Prezzo, it seems it is getting stronger.

Goldie is behaving too childish. How did we got her to represent us sef?

Northern Leaders, Others Praise NSA, Minister of Defence Sack

THE Arewa elders, youths and Northern Civil Society Coalition yesterday applauded President Jonathan’s sack of erstwhile National Security Adviser (NSA), retired General Andrew Owoye Azazi and the Minister of Defence, Dr. Mohammed Haliru Bello.

They said that the Federal Government’s decision “heralds a new path to genuine fight against the state of insecurity in the country.”
But sources noted that in appointing Col. Sambo Dasuki as new National Security Adviser, Jonathan might have tactfully put the search for a solution to the Boko Haram menace on the laps of northern leaders.

Lionel Messi

Today is the birthday of the Mighty Messi. Even as a Real Madrid fan, I still love Mercy because he is good and humble. So I decided to get some information about him.

Please read his biography extract below:

Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe Province,( 24 June 1987) to parents Jorge Horácio Messi, a factory steel worker, and Celia María Cuccittini, a part-time cleaner. His paternal family originates from the Italian city of Ancona, from which his ancestor, Angelo Messi, emigrated to Argentina in 1883.

Allure(Back Page)

Allure(Cover Page)

This Week's edition of Allure Magazine is really good. On the cover page, we have the picture of Shareefah Abiola Andu while on the back Page is an Airtel Advert having Tuface as its Ambassador.

Please Visit Your Nearest Vendor and Purchase This Week's Allure Magazine, You will love it.

See All The Pages of Allure Magazine Below:

Cult Clash

AT least six persons were feared dead in a clash between two cult groups in Cross River State just as the officers and men of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar have arrested over 93 people suspected to be cult members terrorizing Calabar.

Property worth several millions of Naira belonging to traders around Nelson Mandela, Goldie, Bassey Duke, Bedwell Streets and the Watt markets were said to have been destroyed by the suspected cultists.

NO fewer than seven persons, three police men and four suspected armed robbers, were feared dead during a gun battle on Friday night at Okija, Anambra State along the Onitsha – Owerri expressway.

It was gathered that the robbers, who dressed in camouflagged army uniforms and were driving in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), had double-crossed the police patrol team, made up of members of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)’s Special Task Force on Heinous Crimes for Zone C, and opened fire. In the ensuing gun battle, seven persons died, three on the side of the police and four on the side of the robbers.One police man was also injured.

Essein and Nadia Buhari

We all know about Ghanaian footballer Michael Essien and actress Nadia Buari’s once romantic relationship that eventually hit the rocks.

The couple had been the toast of the town until it was reported that the Chelsea FC star had dumped the actress, leading to a war of words which went on for a while.

The former lovebirds recently put their egos in the background when they met at Ghana’s TV3 newscaster and host of Diva, Nana Aba’s show. Essien and Nadia, both 29, hugged; cuddling, kissing and had a good laugh together with other guests…

See More Photos below...

New Timaya

Timaya surprised everyone a few hours ago when he posted a picture of himself with his signature dreads cut off!
‘Ma dread is offff……Kai I feel kooool‘, the self acclaimed Egber Papa 1 of Bayelsa tweeted.
I learnt Timaya did this because he is rebranding himself and his music.

I prefer his new look.

D’banj On The Front Cover of The Observer Magazine

Dbanj on The Cover of The Observer magazine

D’banj continues to show prominence in the UK with every little step he takes.

The entertainer has covered The Guardian UK’s style publication The Observer Magazine which will be hitting the stands tomorrow Sunday, June 23, 2012.

‘Wow! Its just hit me… I’m on the COVER of the UK Observer Magazine!! God, I THANK YOU!‘, D’banj tweeted along with a snapshot of the cover.

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso's double sent France out with a whimper to set up a semi-final with Portugal on Wednesday. If you had watc the match, you will agree with me that Spain deserve to win. France do not play like a team. Benzema was just losing possession always. But Frank Ribery and the France goal keeper did their best.

On wednesday, Spain are favourites to beat Portugal. But in football, anything can happen.

Egypt Election Result to be Announced Today

The result of Egypt’s presidential election will be announced on Sunday(today), a member of the committee overseeing the vote told Reuters on Saturday.

“The news conference to announce the presidential election result will be at 3 p.m. (1300 GMT) on June 24,” committee Secretary-General Hatem Bagato said.

Vettel(in Middle)

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel took a big step towards becoming Formula One’s first repeat winner of the season after qualifying on pole position for Sunday’s European Grand Prix for the third year in a row.

The 24-year-old double world champion whooped with joy over the team radio after beating McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton to the top slot with a best time of one minute 38.086 seconds in the Valencia heat.

Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad, the militant Islamic group widely known as Boko Haram said today it was not involved in yesterday’s attempt to bomb a mosque in Fage Local Government area of Kano State.

In a statement obtained by my source, Boko Haram spokesperson Abul Qaqa described the story as a ruse and mischief by the State Security Service (SSS) which they accused of being behind the plan.

Four suspected mosque bombers were this afternoon arrested in Kano State, half an hour after they were supposed to have set-off a bomb in a mosque in FageLocal Government. Their bombs, which were concealed in a polythene bag, were defused.

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the suspects are in its custody. A source gave the names of the men to SaharaReporters as: MohammedSaidu Lawan, Salisu Adamu, Saminu Haruna, andAbdullahi Mohammed.

Woman Inserts 66 Wrapps of Narcotic Into Her Private Part, Arrested By NDLEA

Mande Bala

Law enforcement agents and travellers were last week astonished when 66 wraps of narcotics, which tested positive to methamphetamine, were discovered in the private part of Mande Bala, 48, at the screening section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on June 15, 2012.

The lady was promptly arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency shortly before she was due to board a Kenyan Airways flight to Nairobi.

Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu( Former President of Nigeria Bar Association)

A group of professionals in the Ondo State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria on Friday rejected the choice of Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

The group, known as the Sunshine Liberation Front, condemned the process that produced Akeredolu as the candidate of the ACN in Ondo, adding that he was imposed on the party from Lagos State.

General Azazi

To replace Mr. Azazi, according to presidential spokesman, Mr. Abati, is Sambo Dasuki, a retired armoured colonel and one time ADC of General Ibrahim Babagida.

General Patrick Owoeye Azazi has been dropped as National Security Adviser, a tweet from presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati announced Friday evening,in what appears to be a radical shake up of the national security corridor involving the removal of the minister of defence, Mr.Bello Haliru Mohammed, and the Chief of Defence staff, Air Admiral Oluseye Peterin.

Bright flames from the scene of the blast

A bomb exploded at the popular Crystal Lounge in the Wuse II district of Abuja.

According to eyewitnesses, a man entered a crowded food court, planted the bomb and then ran away.

Casualties have been reported and five cars were destroyed in the attack.

More details to come.

Messi: I Want Spain To Win Euro 2012

Messi recently stated that he wants Spain to win Euro 2012 because of his Barcelona team mates like Xavi and Iniesta.
I know Messi will not want Portugal to win Euro 2012 because of Ronaldo, his arch rival.

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