Welcome to news, gossips, entertainment and society blog: December 2015

Thursday, 31 December 2015

FFK reacts to President Buhari recent media chat

Former Minister of Aviation and People's Democratic Party chieftain, Femi Fani Kayode has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari's responses at the maiden presidential media chat. Fani Kayode Highly controversial former director of ex president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan's campaign director, FFK took to Twitter to criticise Buhari on the social media as regards his responses at the presidential media chat.

The memories of the literary piece by Ayi Kwei Armah, The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born, always wet my appetite whenever I ponder on the tragedy of the sudden eclipse of the political brides of Nigeria at the advent of democracy into the country by the malfeasant of the subsequent national political actors in the subsequent republics.

A suspected drug trafficker arrested with cocaine at International Airport Lagos

A young man has been nabbed at the airport by NDLEA operative after he smuggled hard drugs in his anus all the way from South America. Maxwell Obumneme Ikeh The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Maxwell Obumneme Ikeh at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos, with substances that tested positive for cocaine inserted in his anus.

The beautiful actress pictured with comic actor Ime Bishop

An open letter to Information Minister, Alh. Lai Mohammed by Osayimwen Osahon George

As the year 2015 gradually comes to an end and the President assurance to wipe the insurgence in the North East seems unrealistic. Even the declaration of the Information Minister that the terrorist group have been rendered inactive. The recurrent attack after these has led to some Nigerians speaking out their views. Nigerian Journalist, Osayimwen Osahon George has addressed the side effects of the claims by the Honorable Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed that the Federal Government has kept to its promise of ending insurgency in the country. It's a lengthy piece read below

Alao-Akala: PDP awaits natural dead soon

Former governor of Oyo state, Adebayo Alao-Akala who got to power through the Peoples Democratic Party has said he cannot return to the party and be a part of those that will bury the party.
Akala was speaking with Tribune;

Mine owner kills self as his worker's got trapped

The owner of a gypsum mine in China's eastern Shandong province has killed himself, as rescuers try to reach 17 miners who have been trapped for two days, state media report. One person died and four miners escaped when the mine collapsed on Friday. Since then, rescue workers have managed to pull a number of miners to safety.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, with Mother of the Vice President, Mrs. Olubisi Osinbajo; Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and her husband, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, during a Christmas party at his mother’s residence.

A 10 year old boy right hand to be amputate due to knockout manhandling

A firework known as banger in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria seriously wounded a boy.
An unnamed 10-year old boy's right arm is positioned for full amputation at the National Orthopedic Hospital in Enugu State as a result of Christmas firework also knows as knockouts which exploded and shattered his hand as he was handling it on Christmas day, 25th of December.
According to a post shared by one nurse, Anyanwu Wilson who works at the hospital said this will serve as a deterrent to other kids playing with fireworks.
See the boy's injured hand after cut

Benin's Prime Minister walked away unscathed after the helicopter in which he was travelling crashed in the country's northwest, his daughter said.

A 92-year-old Argentine activist who spent nearly half of her life looking for her missing granddaughter will need to resume her search after a case of mistaken identity.
Maria Isabel Mariani, known as Chicha, announced on Thursday that she had finally met her granddaughter.
Clara Anahi Mariani Teruggi was abducted by the military in 1976.

For men: Tips to get the woman's heart aglow always

When a woman loves a man she is willing to stake all for him. However the man should know these few tips to keep it aflame always

Planning is amazing
When a man plans, it’s almost as exciting as him proposing. Whether he organises a date, a weekend trip and an afternoon walk, all of it makes a woman happy. It shows her that he is capable of putting effort into her, and she likes it.

A fatal accident claims lives of 3 family member during the festive period
This accident happened on 25th of December in Delta state, reportedly in front of the Asaba Airport. All 3 members of the family in the car died on the spot.
* Graphic picture of their bodies below

Mr Femi Falana, in this interview, speaks on the efforts to recover the nation’s funds looted under the previous administration, saying Nigerians must own the ongoing war against corruption to make it effective.
The war against corruption, can it be described as cosmetic?
The war against corruption that is on-going deserves the encouragement of Nigerians, particularly the victims of corruption – soldiers who were deprived of arms to fight Boko Haram, the people seeking medical attention and could not get, the unemployed masses. Nigerians should own the war because if you simply leave it to government, of course, you cannot remove allegations of prosecutorial selectivity and the rest of them, but Nigerians should insist that there has to be restitution from those who have stolen from our commonwealth, and reduce our people to a poverty stricken lot. Nigerians must be prepared to wage the war much more than the government.

About 13 people lost their lives, others abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State

Members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, on Friday night, stormed the village of Kimba in Gur ward of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, killing 13 people and abducting eight others.

The attack, which took place at about 8:30 p.m., was said to be the sixth in that area lately.
"They burnt down our houses, killed our brothers and abducted our women and a child. We are close to Sabon Gari and there are soldiers there, but they could not come to our rescue.
"Many people were wounded. About 17 are currently being treated in Biu. We have lost 13 people and they took eight with them." Umar Sani, a resident, told Tribune Online on phone.
According to him, the Boko Haram militant invaded the village in their usual characteristics chanting "Allahu Akbar!"

The actress poured out her mind to wish her husband a happy birthday.
Read the lovely message below:

Should those irreconcilable differences suddenly become reconcilable, don't go looking to get un-divorced in New Hampshire.

15-months baby dies of cold related complications

A Gilbert family is in mourning after their 15-month old son died unexpectedly Wednesday of complications from a cold.

During the festive celebration, the 18 year old business woman was spotted wearing a massive diamond which sparks rumour if she is engaged.

FG to pay medical bills of gas explosion victims

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Saturday, said the Federal Government would provide medical items to aid the speedy recovery of victims of the Nnewi gas explosion in Anambra State.

Photo: Tiwa's baby goes public

After 5 months of delivery, Jamil made his first public appearance yesterday. His parents Tiwa and Teebillz shared the adorable pictures.

FG removes fuel subsidy, PMS pump price may sale at 85 naira

The minister of State for Petroleum , Dr Ibe Kachikwu during a tour of the Port Harcourt refinery on yesterday said that the Federal government is working to reduce the pump price of petrol to about 85 or 86 naira per litre by Jan 1st.

Miss Philippines wins the Miss Universe pageant 2015

Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, was crowned Miss Universe 2015 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on Sunday night — after host Steve Harvey wrongly named Miss Colombia the winner.

Screen Diva Genevieve Nnaji giving out Samsung Galaxy to fan as Christmas gift

Get in here! Miss Nnaji is giving out a Samsung Tab4 phone everyday from today till Christmas, 25th December 2015 as in the spirit of the season and as a way of paying back.

Lamar Odom may spent Chrismas with family

Lamar Odom may not be home for the holidays, but he'll be surrounded by family.
The former Lakers star, who is slowly recovering from the complications he suffered after an overdose in October that left him briefly in a coma, is hoping to be out of the hospital by Christmas, but it's not a done deal yet.

Checkout what tops the trend in Nigeria today

Trending in Nigeria as posted by KokoMaster D'banj on his Instagram page.

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have been urged to ban the wearing of full-face veils by Muslim women as part of an effort to limit the growing number of Boko Haram female suicide bombings.

Soldiers killed five and injured many Jubilating Pro-Biafran supporters

The jubilation by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Onitsha, Anambra State, over the decision of a Federal High Court in Abuja to unconditionally release the Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, turned soar yesterday, when soldiers attached to the 302 Artillery Regiment in the commercial town allegedly shot at them, killing five instantly and injuring 25 others.
It was gathered that the soldiers, erroneously thought the IPOB supporters had trooped out to protest against the detention of their leader, Kanu, not knowing that they were celebrating his release.

Ritual Killing: Man headless body found in Akure

The residents of Amese, a neighborhood in the Olufoam area of Akure, the capital of Ondo State, were greeted with the shocking discovery of a man’s headless body on Thursday. The corpse was found at the base of a mountain, and is causing panic amongst the residents.

Ondo State Police Spokesman, Femi Joseph

Throw Back Photo of Kylie and Kendall with thier big sister Kim Kardashian-West

You can't help but feel the love in this super sweet #TBT picture of a teenage Kim Kardashian kicking it with her young half-sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner.

Kylie posted the heartwarming photo on Thursday, which shows a very young Kim Kardashian crouching down to pose with Kendall rocking an animal print dress and matching bow and a toddler-aged Kylie dressed in a baby blue ensemble with some badass matching blue Chucks. See picture of the three as adult below:

Suya does not cause cancer butthe red pepper sprinkle on it ..

Laying to rest the controversy whether Nigeria’s favourite barbecue, Suya, causes cancer, the Commissioner for Health, Ondo State, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, has stated that what is more likely to cause cancer in the barbecue is the red pepper sprayed on the meat.

He said the particular pepper used, according to some researches, suggests that it contains certain chemicals, which when added to the grilled meat, tends to provoke carcinogenesis, leading to gastric cancer.

Guus Hiddink takes over as Chelsea Manager

The national football team of Australia has congratulated Guus Hiddink on his appointment as a new interim manager of Chelsea.
Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has been sacked barely seven months after he helped the London club win the English Premier League.

Mallam El-Rufai bans all forms of procession and calls for probe of Army/Shiite clash

Tension has beefed up in Zaria following rumoured procession of Shiite members tomorrow after Friday's Jumat prayer. Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, Thursday, in a broadcast banned all forms of procession in the state.

In a battle that seems continuous, Actors Guild President (AGN), Ibinabo Fiberesima-Egbuka, has criticised actor Emeka Ike disclosing that there was no election that made him the president of the Guild. Ibinabo Fiberisima-Egbuka noted that she remains the president of the Guild until her tenure elapses.

Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho has been sack

The manager of Chelsea football club has been relieved of his duty. This came after series of speculations.

The manager has been having difficult times thi season losing most of premier matches. Here's a statement of his sack as published on the club's website.

Nnamdi Kanu has been discharged by Court

Recall that a statement published on the website of Radio Biafra on Saturday, October 17, disclosed the arrest of its director, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Department of State Services (DSS) as soon as he got to Nigeria from the United Kingdom.

A Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, December 16, discharged the cases against the director of the Indigenous People Of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu.

Dr Ebirien Fubara, the Returning Officer in the March 28 House of Representatives election for Obio Akpor federal constituency in Rivers state, has been murdered by unknown gunmen.

The tragic event which took place over the weekend, cost the life of Febura and his son.

The beautiful actress marriage proposal was made in the open, on the red carpet of the premiere of Beasts of No Nation that was held on Saturday, December 12 at Silverbird Cinema, Lagos. Guess who proposed to the actress? It was none other than former finance minister Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s son, Uzodinma Iweala who is an author of the book from which he movie Beasts of No Nation was adapted. Uzodinma made a mock proposal to Genevieve in the full glare of all in the manliest way while cameras were clicking away. The star actress couldn’t but gush away while he knelt down in front of her. Uzodinma later shared the picture on Instagram
He captioned it: “She didn’t say yes, but she didn’t say no either. Thank you to @genevievennaji for supporting #beastsofnonation. Your presence means so much.”

Tinsel Star Theresa Edem married her boo

Joining the league of Nollywood stars that walked down the aisle in 2015 is fast rising Nollywood actress Theresa Edem who ties the knot with her sweetheart on Saturday, December 12, in Akwa Ibom.

The Tinsel star had her traditional and white wedding on the same day. See more photos...

MTN Credit Rating Cut, Risk Tied to Nigeria Fine

MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest phone company, had its credit rating cut by Moody’s Investors Service because of the uncertainty regarding a $3.9 billion fine in Nigeria, its largest market.

Photo: Channi Anand

Police opened fire Tuesday on unarmed Shiite Muslim protesters in the northern city of Kaduna, leaving three dead, the spokesman for Shiites in Nigeria said, as activists accused soldiers of having killed hundreds of Shiites in "a massacre" in a nearby town in recent days.
Spokesman Ibrahim Musa of the Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria says 10 people were also wounded when police shot "peaceful protesters." They were condemning the mass killings over the weekend and early Monday in the ancient Muslim university town of Zaria, and demanding the military release their leader, Ibraheem Zakzaky.

I didn't collect $300,000 but SUV from Jonathan - Buhari dissociates self from Arm scandals

Presidency, last night, stated categorically that president Mohammadu Buhari never collected any monetary compensation from the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan or any of its officials in the aftermath of the Boko haram attack on him in Kaduna last year.

Khloe bonding with her brother Rob Kardashian

Khloe took to Instagram on Monday to share a heartfelt message to her younger brother, posting a throwback photo of Rob kissing her on the head.

"If only you could see yourself through my eyes!" Khloe wrote. "I'll forever be obsessed with you! My one and only! #MyAce"

Monday, 14 December 2015

Stella Damascus to launch "Mon Afrik TV"

Renowned Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, has partnered with award-winning filmmaker and director, Daniel Ademinokan to launch the test transmission of their online television station called “Mon Afrik TV.’’ According to Stella, Mon Afrik TV is a blend of BET, MTV, E-ONLINE, NBC and CW Network all rolled into one but with 100% per cent African content.

A 45-year- old, Senegalese woman, Sall Fatou, has been arrested by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Zone A attempting to cross the Seme border with tons of cocaine. The suspect that hid the drugs in her private part was intercepted by curious Immigration officers who were suspicious about her nervous posture at the border.
The Assistant Comptroller General of Immigration, Zone A, Mr. Musa Maza, who disclosed the arrest said the suspect claimed to be a courier and not a drug dealer. According to him, “the suspect’s nervous posture aroused suspicion when our officers at the border accosted her. She told us she was sent to deliver the drugs to someone in Senegal. The drug was uncovered within her private part.”

If someone told you that a smartphone was about to launch with a battery that could carry it through a full week without needing to be recharged, you would probably laugh it off and assume that person had no idea what he or she was talking about. Well, what if we told you that a new smartphone is about to launch with battery life that can carry it through not one but as many as two weeks without needing to be recharged?

Natural remedies for anxiety

Whether it's during a tough day at the office or when confronting an obstacle that seems impossible to overcome, anxiety can strike at any moment, and it's important to know how to overcome it.

However, thanks to some quick natural remedies, many of those moments can be quelled and those who suffer from symptoms can begin tackling life's challenges anxiety-free.

Some remedies:

Try Yoga Exercise

It is a traditional exercise used not only to increase flexibility and improve physical health, but to lift the mind and spirit as well. Yoga effects may go even deeper, allowing the body to transform the way it responds to causes of anxiety. By reducing perceived stress and anxiety, yoga appears to modulate stress response systems. This, in turn, decreases physiological arousal — for example, reducing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and easing respiration. There is also evidence that yoga practices help increase heart rate variability, an indicator of the body's ability to respond to stress more flexibly.

APC Oyo Chapter denies Adebayo defection to her party

Controversies has trailed the defection of former Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala to the ruling party, in Oyo state.

The All Progress Congress (APC) in Oyo State has disowned former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, according to the Nation.

Susannah Mushatt Jones on June 17, became the world’s oldest living person upon the death of Jeralean Talley, who had six weeks on her. She is 116-Year-Old woman from Brooklyn.

Sokoto State set to implement no ID no hotel accomodation

The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has said any guest without valid identification cards will not be checked into hotels in the state as from January, 2016.

Tambuwal made the statement in Sokoto on Monday at the inauguration of a four-star hotel, called Hotel Taraka International.

Chief Raymond Dokpesi granted bail of N400 million in Alleged Arms deal

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has granted the former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, ‎High Chief Raymond Dokpesi‎, bail to the tune of N400milion.

In a ruling this afternoon, trial Justice Gabriel Kolawole ordered Dokpesi who is facing a six-count criminal charge, to produce two sureties who must deposit N200m each.

Not fewer than 14 people lost their lives yesterday in a suspected Fulani herdsmen attack on Sunday 13 Dec. night at Kwata, Zawan area of Jos South local government.

A Woman found stabbed death in her hotel room

A U.S. woman who organized volunteer medical missions in Central America was found stabbed to death at a hotel in Costa Rica's capital of San Jose, authorities said.

Police said the body of 45-year-old Sondra Lynn was discovered on a bed in the hotel on Thursday. Officials gave no information on a possible motive in the killing.

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Karrueche Tran Is now Dating Danish DJ Morten

The 27-year-old model, best known for her highly-publicized relationship with Chris Brown, is now dating Danish DJ Morten. Tran dated Brown on and off from 2011 until earlier this year. She called it quits for good in March 2015 after learning that the 26-year-old rapper fathered a child with another model, Nia Guzman. Upon hearing the news, Tran tweeted, "Listen. One can only take so much. The best of luck to Chris and his family. No baby drama for me."

Deputy Senate President Sen. Ike Ekweremadu calls on Buhari and APC to expedite action on the Nation's worsening economy

The Deputy Senate President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has warned that unless the downward slide of the Nigerian economy is halted, the country may witness a revolution by citizens.

Speaking at the opening of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) South East Zonal Executive Council meeting, Mr. Ekweremadu expressed dismay at the handling of the Nigeria’s economy by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government.

Meet Davido adorable child

Davido's daughter is growing fast.

She is a beautiful girl.

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