News: INEC De-registered 28 Political Parties

Few days after it sent a proposal to the senate seeking autonomy to ban electoral offenders for 10 years, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, de-registered 28 political parties over what sources said, was as a result of their poor performances in the last general elections.
Top on the list were Rev. Chris Okotie’s Fresh Democratic Party; Balarabe Musa-led PRP; Tunji Braithwaite’s NAP, UNPP, ALP and 23 others
Vanguard gathered that apart from poor performances, the affected political parties were operating without offices in 36 states of the federation.
Others are said to have been affected in the exercise because they have been operating without office accommodation, political structure and short fall of operational staff.
When contacted, the Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Kayode Idowu confirmed the story.

News: Britain to Introduce Gay Marriages In Churches

Britain will announce plans next week to allow gay marriages in churches and other religious buildings, officials said Friday, although Prime Minister David Cameron insisted no faith group would be forced to hold them.

Culture Secretary Maria Miller will unveil ministers’ responses to a consultation earlier this year, which will propose that religious organisations should be able to ‘opt-in’ to hold same-sex weddings, according to a government source.
Amid strong opposition from the Church of England and Roman Catholics, however, as well as many members of Cameron’s Conservative party, Miller will stress that no religious groups will be forced to conduct gay weddings.

News: WAEC To Release Nov/Dec Result Soon

Mr Yusuf Ari, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, West African Examination Council (WAEC), said on Friday that the result of the 2012 Nov./Dec. Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) would be released within two weeks time.
Ari said this in an interview in Lagos.
He said that the council of the examination body had ensured that the results would be released on scheduled.
“I want to express satisfaction at the conduct of this year’s examination. We had finished the marking exercise for the Nov./Dec. SSCE for private candidates since Nov.
“The entire process of conducting and collating was quite impressive because there were no negative reports from any of the centres nationwide.
“We used limited logistics, and this to a great extent relaxed the pressure we normally had during the May/June examination, “ he said.

Beauty of the day: Princess Chineke

Princess Chineke and I used to model back in the day. Nice to know she’s still in the business.

 

Job Vacancies: (Bsc/Hnd/Ond) @ Royyal Mills and Food Ltd

Royal Mills and Food Limited is a major food company in Abuja, Nigeria. We require the service of the following for immediate employment
Job Tilte: Land Surveyor
Job Requirements:
minimum of Bsc/Hnd with 5 years experience in constructions
Job Title: Sales Marketer
What The Job Entails And Application Requirement:
applicant should have marketing experience
applicant should be a first degree holder/higher national diploma
applicant need to have minimum of two year experience
you will be responsible for product innovation, relate with customers and tell them about the product
Job Title: Account Officer

News: Farmer Sentenced To Death

…As kidnappers of Senator Okowa’s dad know fate today
Asaba—A 34-year-old  farmer at Kwale town, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, Emeka Ogwu, has been sentenced to death by an Effurun High Court for armed robbery.
One of the prosecution witnesses, Dorothy Asekpokai, a business woman, had told the court that the convict attempted to rob her on June 12, 2007, when she visited her new building site around Osubi.
She also identified the convict as the one who attempted to rob her with a gun but she narrowly escaped after driving away at top speed.
She said that in the process of escaping, she knocked down the convict, after which she raised alarm that eventually led to his arrest.
The court, presided over by Justice Godwin Gbemre, stated that prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

News: 4 Kidnapped Female Corps Members Rescued By Police

FOUR female corps members, abducted, weekend, in Rivers State, have been rescued by the Police.
Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Ben Ugwuegbulam, who confirmed the development to Vanguard, said some hoodlums broke into a transit camp for corps members at Iriebe area of the state and abducted the four female corps members.
He said the hoodlums also stole phones, laptops and other valuables belonging to corps members at the camp before disappearing with their hostages.
Ugwuegbulam said the Police at Oyigbo gave the hoodlums a hot chase, when they got wind of the development, which forced them to abandon their hostages at Oyigbo and escaped into the bush.
He added that some of the corps members, who sustained minor injuries were responding to treatment at a hospital in the state.

News: 4 robbery suspects Killed in Bauchi By Soldiers

Tension heightened, yesterday, in Azare Local Government Area of Bauchi State, barely two days after a prominent traditional ruler was killed in council, as suspected armed robbers, who had terrorized residents invaded a business area close to the residence of one Ali Kwara, carting away unspecified amount of money.
We gathered that the money was recovered from the robbers by the residents of the town, who chased them by cordoning-off all possible exit routes.
It was learnt that one of the youths, who chased and held tight to one of the suspects was shot on the leg by the gang, before the military men, who were said to be 17 in number foiled the robbery operation.
The shot youth was said to have been admitted at a hospital in the town.

News: 2 Nigerian Cities Bomb By Boko Haram

Two Nigerian cities rocked with bomb explosions Monday, believed to be the handiwork of militants of the Boko Haram sect.
At least four persons were injured in one of the explosions, police and residents said.
The explosions occurred in Kano, the largest city in northern Nigeria, and Maiduguri, the northeastern city at the heart of Boko Haram’s insurgency.
A blast outside a mosque near Kano’s main textile market went off around 8:30 am in an area where traffic police were stationed, residents said. The area was later cordoned off by troops and policemen, according to an AFP reporter.
Police said the blast was caused by a “time-bomb” and left three traffic police and a passerby wounded.
“There was an explosion around the Kantin Kwari market targeting some traffic personnel,” police spokesman Magaji Majia said.
“Four people were injured. They included a federal road safety personnel, a Hisbah personnel and a state traffic warden as well as a passerby.”
The Hisbah are the local sharia police.

Tonto Dike and Terry G duet on upcoming single: Get ready for madness.

It’s no joke – the Poko queen and Akpako master have finally hooked up, be ready for the madness…

The two controversial entertainers – actress Tonto Dike and pop singer-producer Terry G on November 29, 2012 confirmed on social networking site Twitter that they have recorded a collabo.

Ms Dike had hinted at the collabo a few weeks back while on air, in interview with Cool FM’s Freeze and Kaylah. Her dreams have finally come to reality.

We are told the song which still remains untitled for now was recorded at Terry G’s TPG Studios in Iju, Lagos.

Tonto Dike received wide criticism when she released her first two singles ‘Get Hi’ and ‘Itz over’ in October with veteran movie producer Charles Novia dedicating his time to pen a 400 word article just to show his displeasure. Parody videos and pictures were created just to mock her singing and style of music

Tonto however seems to be unfazed with the bashing and is even more determined to make a strong statement with her music.

@TERRYGZUS n POKO(@Tontolet) We CRAZICALLY FIT*Our Waizt,Dancin Timeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee** #POKO#

November 29, 2012 5:16 PM via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite

@Tontolet

TONTO DIKEH

Recording a hit sound at the moment with @tontolet….Ya’ll Gonna LUV. This one..GBES!!

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@TERRYGZUS

AFRICAN LION

Entertainment: Tonto Dike’s video To Sponse By Nigezie and Beat FM

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike has again hit it big,This time, getting a free video shoot as winner of the Win A Video competition organised by Magic Factory and Nigezie in partnership with Beat FM and Naija FM.
The elated actress broke the news on the micro blogging site, Twitter, earlier today, “Congratz Loverz. We jux won the Nigezie Magic factory/Beat FM ‘Win a muzic video promo’ Meanz I aint gonno spend a dime of ma money shootin #H’ @tontolet tweeted.

*Tonto Dike

The competition which kicked off few months back, is the first of its kind and is aimed at helping upcoming musicians achieve their dream of a befitting video.

Entertainment: My First Marriage Crashed By My Mother-In-Law Says Mercy Aigbe

Mercy Aigbe needs no formal introduction as one of the most-sought- after actresses in Nollywood. She’s one of the top rated actresses who has paid her dues in the industry. In this interview with Showtime Celebrity,  Mercy opens up on many issues, including her marriage to her ex-husband, her recent marriage, career, challenges and others. Excerpt: What’s been happening?
I have been busy working and some of my movies have been released in the market.  I just completed my most recent movie titled, Suru Lere(Patience Has Gain). I  also traveled to shoot the concluding part of my movie, Osas, and by December, we’re going to round everything up.
You started as an actress and now, you’re a producer, how has it been?
It hasn’t been easy because it involves more responsibilities.  As an established actress and now a producer, you want to give what people will see and respect. Producing movies that are not up to standard will affect the way people look at me. So, it’s double work because I also play lead roles in my movies.
How  much do you spend producing a movie?
Like I said, as a producer, I love to give out my best on a project. But with the kind of environment  we have here, one of my challenges is piracy. Sometimes, when you have a project and you’re to spend like N10m, you’ll always want to cut cost because you’re not sure pirates will allow you recoup your money. But at the same time, because of my status and the kind of person I am, I always want to do what I want to do.
You being a Benin woman, why did you choose to act in Yoruba movies?
I’ll say it’s providence because it’s not by choice. I didn’t know I would be more prominent in the Yoruba movie genre. But  I’m a professional- I studied Theater Arts at the University of Lagos. So maybe this is where God wants me to be for now.
Actually, I started off acting in soaps. I did a couple of soaps before going into Yoruba movies. And it was after I featured in few Yoruba movies that I started getting more scripts from Yoruba movie producers. It’s not as if I don’t get called up by non-Yoruba movie producers and it’s not as if I don’t want to diversify to feature in English movies or even produce mine, but for now, I’m okay with where I am .

*Mercy

You’re so fluent in Yoruba. Did you grow up in the West?

Entertainment: Is Uche Still Looking For Husband?

Six months after her secret wedding, one of Nollywood’s diva, Uche Jumbo, was spotted at a celebrity event recently without her wedding ring. She was caught in the cameras without her twain wedding bands at Ozone Cinemas, Yaba, Lagos.

Uche Jombo

About Nigerian Gays

One after the other, Nigerians who indulged in homosexuality with impunity narrate how they eventually opted for this illicit romantic escapade CHARLES ADINGUPU writes that as the government tries to clip their wings, they hid under veil of fundamental human right.
James Onuoha (real names withheld) a banker, is a product of both Western  influences and the traditional cultures of Nigeria. Academically, he’s a Western, having acquired his first and second degrees in financial management in an American university at his prime. But emotionally, he is swayed by age old superstition and the traditions of his people.
When the time comes for him to get married, James bowed to family pressures, and chooses a girl from among his own Ibos, leaving his mistress of many years behind in Lagos. But the lucky bride, Obiagali, whom he finally chooses, is tied to the apron string of the primitive curse of the village gods. Undeterred by this chilling discovery, James, together with his wife to be, agreed to go through a curious and sinister ritual to secure her release so that they can marry. Ironically, at the climax of the purification exercise to extricate Obiagali from the grip of the village gods, she died in a mysterious circumstance.

Gay Pastor, Rowland Olajide Macaulay,

News: A Man Bathed His Fiance With Acid

At first, when relatives of a 25-year-old student of Enugu State College of Education, Chika Egbo, learnt of her romance with a man from the south western part of the country who had offered to marry her, they were surprised giving the fact that their daughter and sister does not live or school in that part of the country.
In spite of the initial skepticism, they later consented to her request of marrying the man, identified as David Sulieman. Her father, Matthew Egbo, is a Taraba based businessman, upon giving his approval, asked her to bring the man and his family to their home town in Awgu, Enugu State, for proper introduction.
The mood in the family became ecstatic, as both her parents and siblings couldn’t stand the joy of giving her out in marriage. But little did they know that she was in for trouble.

*Chika before the incident

On June 25, 2011, Sulieman and a couple of friends visited Egbo’s home town in Awgu and  performed what her father described as ‘knocking on the door’ which  he said was in line with  Igbo tradition.  “None of them identified themselves as his parent and they said they came for introduction.

Fashola arrests policeman riding ‘okada’ on express road

Governor Fashola yesterday Thursday November 29th ordered the arrest of a policeman riding a motorcycle on Lagos/Abeokuta expressway.

Nigerian basketball player shot dead 'after trying to rob a home in Texas'

29 year old Chinedu Onyeuku, a former D'Tigers of Nigeria player, was shot dead in an alleged botched burglary in a home in Texas on November 21.

Entertainment: Akon is sending his money to Africa

Meet Klint Da Drunk's Wife.

Lilien is married to top comedian, Klint da Drunk and has two kids.

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News: Judgment In Oni’s Appeal Reschedule

JUDGMENT in the appeal filed by the former governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, challenging the nullification of his election before the Supreme Court was, on Thursday, stalled for lack of quorum.

The appeal, a constitutional issue, should parade a full panel of the apex court but only five justices were around instead of seven which necessitated the adjournment.

When the matter came up, the panel of five justices, led by Justice Walter Onoghen, stated that the matter was a constitutional issue and that a full panel of the court must sit over it.