Friday 31 January 2014

Mercy Johnson, Rukky Sanda Paid a Surprise Visit to iROKO TV (PHOTOS)

Nollywood divas Mercy Johnson and Rukky Sanda spent almost the whole day with iROKOtv staff at their Lagos office in Anthony Village on January 31, 2014, Friday.

Mercy Johnson stepped out in a superb red and black flowery gown with matching red shoes.

Rukky Sanda looked really stylish too, was dressed in a black ensemble and nude heels.

The ladies heated up the place with their presence as the staffs were really glad to see them. No need to say the working activities of the office were a bit paralysed. Too much beauty at the same time in the same place.

See the photos below:

JUST IN! Tragedy In Southern Kaduna As Youths Angered By Today's Attack Burn Down Mosque, Fulani Hamlets

Angry youths in Manchok area of Southern Kaduna, reacting to the killing of seven indigenes of the area earlier today by suspected Fulani gunmen, have burnt down a mosque and Fulani hamlets.

State governor Mukhtar Yero later arrived in the town to handle the conflict and avoid escalation of the attacks. The governor's spokesman, Ahmed Maiyaki, issued a statement in which he described the killings as heinous and ungodly.

According to a security source, which is part of the reinforcements deployed to the area, Fulani residents have also fled for fear of being attacked by the angry youths.

According to the information provided, some Fulani elders insist they know nothing about the attacks going on and that they are being unfairly targeted.

Thorough investigation of the killings has been ordered by Mr Yero.

The statement said that Governor Yero promised to empower community surveillance by vigilante groups in areas that have become prone to attacks.

Pleading for calm, the governor said, “As a leader, I am not happy with such ugly situation and it is my responsibility to ensure security and peace for the entire people of the State."

GOOD JOB: SSS, Military Rescue 3 Foreigners, Arrest 5 Kidnappers (PHOTO)

The Department of State Security Service (SSS) said it has rescued three kidnapped Indians and arrested five suspected kidnappers at Bonny Channel in Rivers State.

The SSS spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar, confirmed this in a statement on January 31, 2014, Friday.

“On 30th January 2014, this Service in collaboration with the Military rescued three Indians: Kanishik JHORAR, Mhinder Singh SAINI and Balwinder SINGH.”

“They were kidnapped on 3rd January, 2014, while on board a cargo ship, MV SAN MIGUEL belonging to Martinez Hermanos Limitada, an Equatorial Guinea Company, off the coast of Equatorial Guinea and brought to Bonny Channel, Rivers State, where they were held hostage,” the SSS revealed.

The foreign nationals were handed over to the Indian High Commission and the country of their employers (Equatorial Guinea Embassy) respectively.

SSS stated that no ransom was paid for their release.

At the same time, five members of the kidnap gang have been arrested, while the leader of the group and some other alleged kidnappers were on the run.

PRICELESS: A 12 Year-Old Boy Wrote The Perfect Advice To Understand Women

While millions of dollars are being earned and spent every year in the relationship advice industry, a 12-year-old boy discovered the way to understand women.

Really, just like that. And the little prodigy immediately decided to share this secret with the world.

Well he cracked the code and he knows the key to understanding women. Find his book below:

While millions of dollars are being earned and spent every year in the relationship advice industry, a 12-year-old boy discovered the way to understand women. Really, just like that. And the little prodigy immediately decided to share this secret with the world. Well he cracked the code and he knows the key to understanding women. Find his book below:

The Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji Fashola is under fire again, this time for a jump.

According to the tweet of OccupyNigeria, the PDP slams Gov. Fashiola for jumping road demarcation (see the photo below).

The tweet also noted that the ruling party addresses LASTMA, asking to prosecute the Governor for violation of traffic law.

Does this make any sense, in your opinion?

PHOTO: Two Arrested With Human's Head

Police in Afienya, Ghana, have arrested two persons on the Akosombo-Tema Highway for allegedly possessing human skull.

The two culprits, Simon Yovou, 34, fetish priest and Thomas Dodzie Nodzi, 38, unemployed, both residents of Afienya, were transporting the skull from Agortime Wudome in the Volta Region to Kumasi, when they were detained by the police.

The human part had been sent to the Forensic Laboratory for further confirmation.

Superintendent Kwesi Ofori, Dodowa District Police Commander confirmed the arrest.

Upon reaching a section of the Akosombo-Tema Highway near Afienya, the bus was reportedly stopped by the police, and a snap check conducted on the passengers in the vehicle revealed the skull hidden in Simon’s bag.

The police later got viable information from Simon, which led to the arrest of Thomas.

The police interrogation revealed that the skull was to be delivered to a certain Dzabaku, a fetish priest at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

The engineering course of the University of Abuja has been cleared for admission from 2013/2014 academic session.

This has been confirmed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor James Sunday Adelabu, who has spoken at the 22nd Matriculation of the university, in front of 2,500 matriculating students of the university.

He said the university has overcome the accreditation challenges it had in the past as all the university’s programmes now enjoy full accreditation.

“I find it necessary to explain to the fresh students some of the issues they may have heard surrounding the new programmes and to assure them that there is no cause for alarm.

“Agreed that there were problems with the programmes but the circumstances of their coming into existence were beyond the control of the present administration,” he said.

Prof. Sunday Adelabu also noted the university management was doing its best to better the lives of its students by building more classrooms, students’ hostels, reducing inter-campus transport fare among others.

He called on the students to make the best use of the opportunity presented by the university to realise their lifelong dreams of being useful citizens of the country.

The VC also urged them to avoid social vices like exam malpractice, cultism, religious intolerance, vandalism, immorality and indecencies.

Pupil Who Committed Suicide Wanted To Be A Doctor –Father

The Circumstances surrounding the death of a pupil in Kwara State, who allegedly committed suicide, have yet to be unravelled.

For Olanrewaju Oyeniyi, father of a Senior Secondary 1 pupil of Oro Grammar School, in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Boluwatife, who allegedly committed suicide on January 20, 2014, the circumstance behind his son’s death is beyond comprehension.

Speaking to our correspondent at the family’s Shawo compound in Oke-rimi, Oro, Olanrewaju says the death of his son is not ordinary.

He says in an emotion-laden voice, “I know that what happened to my son was not ordinary. But wherever it came from, I have left everything to God to judge and I know very soon that He will act.”

Boluwatife reportedly used his belt to hang himself on a tree in the school compound.

But how come a 14-year-old pupil could go to the extent of killing himself? Did he have academic challenges? Did his parents rebuke him over any matter? Was there a case of sabotage? These and many more questions are some of the issues our correspondent raised with Boluwatife’s father.

Looking up to high heavens as if he is a stargazer, Olanrewaju says he or his wife never had any serious issues with their son.The deceased born on March 21, 1999, he adds, was a jolly good fellow.

According to him, that fateful morning he took the youngster to his mother’s shop from where he walked down to his school.

Amanda Knox says she's "frightened and saddened" after a court upheld her conviction for the murder of Meredith Kercher.

Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito have again been found guilty of murdering British student Meredith Kercher after an Italian court ruled the pair should not have been cleared.

Knox, who was in her hometown of Seattle when she learned her conviction had been reinstated, has been sentenced to 28 years and six months.

The 26-year-old said she was "frightened and saddened" by the ruling.

Sollecito, 29, who was not in court for the verdict but had attended lengthy hearings in the morning, was sentenced to 25 years.

Their lawyers have said they intend to appeal to Italy's highest court and a long legal battle for Knox's extradition is now expected.

A marijuana dealer who served President Barack Obama during his high school years was beaten to death by his gay lover.

Although the murder was committed several years ago, the details were revealed this week.

The dealer Raymond Boyer was known to Obama and his 'Choom Gang' as 'Gay Ray', and used to sell the President and his friends weed. The 37-year-old was beaten to death with a hammer seven years ago by his lover Andrew Devere, a prostitute.

Devere gave a long list of reasons for the murder, including that Boyer, who was an unemployed chef and a surfer, had put him down, made him beg for drugs, and regularly broke wind in his face.

After serving as the President-to-be's dealer, Boyer lost his job as the manager of a pizzeria and lived on welfare. Devere was jailed for life for the murder, but was released in 2007.

US President Barack Obama has never denied taking marijuana in his youth, and recently said he thought marijuana was no worse than alcohol.

FOR REAL! New Course On Beyonce Introduced At University

Rutgers University is offering a course on Beyoncé at the school’s Department of Women’s and Gender Studies.

The class, which is called “Feminist Perspectives: Politicizing Beyoncé,” is being offered during the Spring semester at the college.

Queen Bey 101 is taught by PhD candidate Kevin Allred, who explained to the Rutgers Today newspaper exactly what students can expect from the class.

“This isn’t a course about Beyoncé’s political engagement or how many times she performed during President Obama’s inauguration weekend. Rather, the performer’s music and career are used as lenses to explore American race, gender and sexual politics.”

Allred pairs the lesson plans with the “Drunk in Love” songstress’ music videos and lyrics - he’s got plenty of material to choose from now.

But it’s not all Bey all the time. He also includes writing from artists and pioneers in the black feminist movement like Sojourner Truth and Alice Walker.

And according to Allred, Beyoncé’s class will be much more than a glossed-over run-through of her career.

“It’s important to shift students away from simply being consumers of media toward thinking more critically about what they’re engaging on a regular basis.”

And for those fans of Bey’s other half, they can enroll in the Georgetown University course dubbed, “The Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay Z.”

Thursday 30 January 2014

VIDEO: “I Get Sexual Offers from Older Women” - Popular Nollywood Actor Reveals

Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje one of Nollywood's most eligible bachelors reveals in an interview on Village Square TV that he gets sexual offer from older women.

Oh well can you blame them. That's one of the price he has to pay for being a handsome young and talented actor.

He also gave the scoop on the date offers he has gotten per day, on dating Uru Eke, Linda Ejiofor and Lilian Esoro, his plans to wed and more.

Watch video below

President Goodluck Jonathan has said the services of Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State will be required at the national level when he steps down as governor in March.

This has been revealed by the Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, who represented the President at a schools facilities distribution in Awka on January 30, 2014, Thursday.

Wike, on behalf of the President, said Peter Obi was ‘the bastion of democracy’ and had done so well that the Federal Government was desirous of employing his services.

“We will need his services at the national level,” Wike declared.

The occasion was the distribution of 25,000 computers, 100 buses and 450 50KVA generators to schools in Anambra State.

Gov. Obi mentioned that the distribution of the computers and generators was part of the state government’s efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

“We are offering a total package to our schools. The generators will power the computers. We have trained special computer teachers for proficiency in the subject.

Manchester United and England footballer Ashley Young has been banned from driving for six months.

According to the reports, the 28-year-old player was banned after he admitted speeding at 71mph on a 50mph section of the M6 Toll in Warwickshire in March last year.

His earlier speeding conviction was recalled by the Warwick Magistrates Court.

However, Young’s solicitor argued the road had been “quiet” at the time of his latest offence.

PHOTO: Semi-Nude Maheeda Touches Her Private Part To Get Pleasure (18+ ONLY!)

Controversial Maheeda, who has recently released her new music video "Naija Bad Girl" shared this raunchy photo of herself on Instagram.

Attacked by haters over going nude and using it to gain popularity, Maheeda seems to be enjoying the reactions, as she keeps posting revealing photos. See the recent one below.

Hot Peter Okoye Makes Girls Go Crazy With New PHOTOS!

Sexy member of P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, is married and happy in his family life; however, the father of two is not going to stop putting ladies in tension with his seducing photos.

See more pictures of the hot papa below:

PHOTOS: Popular Actress Reveals She Farts And Poops In Front Of Her Lover

Popular actress, Gabrielle Union, has been getting busy with her business and personal life, as she is set to marry her heartthrob, Dwayne Wade, any time now.

The gorgeous actress also released a new line of wines recently, and went on the 'Chelsea Lately Show' to promote it, as well as her new BET series 'Being Mary Jane.

As it's traditional for the show host, Chelsea had a few awkward questions to ask Miss Union regarding her relationship and 32 year old fiance and NBA star, Dwayne.

Fine, so maybe you never knew there was even one good argument for lifting weights with your vagina, but behold, there are ten or so.

While some reasons seem a little fishy, a few hold true. Let's take a closer look at Anami's claims:

1. Kegels don't work: This “fact” is widely disputed by doctors and women’s physical therapists. Kegels can strengthen vaginal muscles without resistance in the same way yoga strengthens the core with a pose. Remember, kegels and weightlifting are not mutually exclusive. Anami cites an ancient Taoist system of sexual practice that encourages pelvic weightlifting as an essential part of a health regime, and Dr. Berman recommends very light weights for resistance training.

2. Intensify your orgasms: The debate about the effectiveness of kegels pulses on, but everyone agrees that a strong pelvic floor can intensify orgasm. “The orgasm is an intense contraction, and a stronger pelvic floor can definitely intensify that, and even make it easier to have G-spot orgasms. This is because you are creating greater tension around the G-spot, and around him [the man's penis],” says Dr. Berman.

3. Become a world record-holder: The current record is held by a 40-something Russian mom named Tatyana Kozhevnikova. She unofficially claimed the title for World's Strongest Vagina in 2009 when she lifted 31 pounds with her vagina. Everyone knows records are meant to be broken, but vaginal weightlifting can be dangerous if not done safely and in moderation.

The Senate on January 30, 2014, Thursday deferred the request by Sen. Bukola Saraki that the notice of defection of 11 PDP senators to the APC is read on the floor of the Senate.

Sen. Saraki said that it was important for the letter to be read on the floor to formally inform the Senate of their defection to the opposition.

“A notice by a letter was communicated yesterday (Wednesday) to your Chair on notification of the change of political party by myself and 10 other senators from the platform of the PDP to the APC.

“So, I felt that it was necessary for me to bring to your attention that the letter has not yet been read,” Sen. Saraki said.

However, the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the plenary, said the matter could not be discussed because the Senate President, Sen. David Mark, was absent.

Sen. Ekweremadu informed that he has been already instructed by Mark that a meeting with the defecting senators had been scheduled for next Monday.

He also added that the matter should be left until the Senate President returned from his trip out of Abuja.

Unfortunately, this explanation was not sufficient for Sen. Saraki. It led to an exchange of words, as Saraki was insisting that the issue of the letter had nothing to do with Mark’s intention to meet with the Senators.

Sen. Danjuma Goje also rose up to insist that the notification letter should be read because he and 10 other Senators had defected from the PDP to APC.

President Jonathan and other leaders in front of the Mandela Hall at the AU in Addis, January 30. Credit: Reuben Abati

President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the 22nd Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government which has begun today.

President Jonathan and other participants will formally launch the Year of Agriculture and Food Security in Africa which coincides with the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme.

They will consider and adopt the reports of high-level committees on the Assessment of the African Standby Force and the Operationalization of the African Capacity for Immediate response to Crises.

President is accompanied by Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, Honourable Garba Shehu Nicholas, the Supervising Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, the Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, the Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe, the Minister of Health, Dr. Onyebuchi Chukwu, and the Supervising Minister of Environment, Darius Ishaku.

The delegation will return to Abuja on Friday.

The suit filed by over 80 Igbo ‘deportees’ against the Lagos State Government came up on January 30, 2014, Thursday, at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, with the plaintiffs demanding a compensation of 1 billion Naira (about USD6.3).

Seven plaintiffs filed the suit on behalf of 66 others and they are jointly seeking the compensation from the Lagos State government as general damages for breach of their rights.

The seven plaintiffs are Joseph Aniebonam, Osondu Mbuto, Osondu Agwu, Nnenna Ogbonna, Emily Okoroariri, Friday Ndukwe and Onyeka Ugwu.

Joined as respondents are the Attorney-General of Lagos State and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State.

When the case was mentioned in court, the counsel representing the plaintiffs, Mr. Ugo Ugwunnadi, told the court that the case was coming up for the first time.

He informed the court that he had only been served with the processes from the first respondent, the Attorney General of Lagos and that the second respondent, the commissioner of police, was yet to serve his process.

The counsel, therefore, asked the court to give parties a date for the hearing of the matter by which time lawyers involved would have perfected their processes.

The Counsel representing the Attorney General of Lagos State, Mr. Tayo Odupitan, told the court that he had filed a counter-affidavit, written address and an exhibit, all in response to the plaintiffs’ suit.

He, however, informed the court that the A-G Lagos State, Mr. Ade Ipaye, had indicated his intention to defend the suit personally.

Meanwhile, Counsel to the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sam Adebeshin, told the court that he was yet to regularise the processes on behalf of the second respondent.

After listening to all the parties, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia adjourned the case to February 19 for further hearing.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2014, Ghana's Black Stars beat Nigerian Super Eagles 4-1 on penalties in the semi-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Despite the victory, Ghana's coach Maxwell Konadu praised his Nigerian counterpart, Stephen Keshi, saying he is still the best in Africa.

Coach Konadu believes the defeat does not belittle Coach of the Year's reputaiton.

"I do not think this game will change his [Keshi's] status in Africa. I know Nigerians are behind him. They all respect him and what he has done with the local team," Konadu told reporters in Bloemfontein on Thursday morning.

"We know how African football is and I had said that he [Keshi] is the kind of man we need in African football. We all follow his steps and we are all learning from him as well.

"This is just but one match, I do not think the outcome has changed his status," he added.

On his part, Keshi praised Ghana's performance in yesterday's face-off.

"Congratulations to Ghana for qualifying for the final," he said after the game. "In a game of two competent sides it is always difficult to emerge winners. Unfortunately, tonight it is Ghana who goes through."

Keshi also said the Super Eagles did very well, despite the defeat.

PHOTO: SEE How Veteran Actress, Liz Benson Looks Now

Not much has been heard of the beautiful and talented Nollywood actress, Liz-Benson since she left the movie industry years back for a higher calling to become an evangelist.

The screen goddess now turned pastor who took a break from acting for some years featured in a new movie on cancer 'Living Funeral' which happens to be her first feature film in years and even received a 2014 AMVCA nomination for her role in the new movie.

The movie was produced by Delta state governor's daughter, Orode Uduaghan.

See a recent photo of her still looking beautiful

She has such an ageless beauty. Do you agree?

Nollywood Actress, Who Transformed Herself To Completely White Wants To Do A Nose Job

We reported some days ago of how Nollywood actress, Thelma O'khaz had a shocking transformation from what she used to be to something totally different. Well seems she's not stopping there as he also plans to do surgery on her nose.

Ses her tweet below

Rihanna had decided not to attend the 2014 Grammys due to feeling that she wouldn't win but her Unapologetic album nabbed the award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

On Tuesday's Good Morning America, the "We Found Love" singer said she was "so shocked—really" about winning a Grammy (her seventh one to date).

"I was at home and one of my friends hit me and said, 'You just won a Grammy,' and I was like, 'What?'" she said.

"And when I went on the Internet I just saw Unapologetic! It was quite an emotional moment surprisingly, but I was in shock.

I'm excited. It was a good feeling to still be that excited at this point in my career."

5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Tomatoes You Should Know About

The soft juicy and red fruit serves a lot of different purposes in our daily menus, going from soups to stews, sauces, barbecues, salads etc. While a lot of us may only love it for it's delicious taste, here are 5 amazing health benefits of tomatoes we should love it for as well;

Improves vision: Vitamin A, present in tomatoes, helps to improve your eyesight as well as prevent night-blindness and macular degeneration.

Helps fight cancer: According to studies, tomatoes contain large amounts of the antioxidant lycopene, that is effective in lowering the risk of cancer, especially lung, stomach and prostrate cancers.

Maintaining blood health: Research suggests that a single tomato can provide about 40% of the daily vitamin C requirement and also contains vitamin A, potassium, and iron that is essential for maintaining normal blood health. Vitamin K, which is controls bleeding and blood clotting, tomatoes help in blood circulation.

Reduces risk of heart disease: The lycopene in tomatoes can protect you against cardiovascular diseases. Consuming tomatoes regularly helps decrease the levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood, reducing the deposition of fats in the blood vessels.

On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa who secretly got married this month said she had no idea she was actually getting married that it was all planned out as a surprise by her husband, Maje Ayida.

Well regardless of what people think that she is always in the news rather than spending time and focusing on her new marriage. Toke is obviously moved by that as she shared a lovely message she wrote to her husband as a way of celebrating their two weeks wedding anniversary.

Yea.. It's been two weeks since they got married, Toke still can't get over gushing about her marriage.

See her message below

Nollywood actress, model and the estranged wife of Jeta Amata, Mbong Amata, is looking hot and fabulous in new photos.

Since the beautiful actress separated from her husband, she has stepped-up her sexy game.

In the photos below, she flaunts her sexy boobs in a revealing outfit.

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said they were edged out of CHAN by Ghana as a result of anxiety on the part of the players.

Debutants Nigeria lost the CHAN semi-final to Ghana after a penalty shootout when there were no goals in normal and extra time.

“There was so much anxiety because the players wanted to do so much,” lamented Stephen Keshi.

“We wish to thank Nigerians for their prayers and support for this team.”

Substitute Joshua Obaje told MTNFootball.com they were unlucky not to go through to the final against Libya this weekend.

"We were just unlucky not to beat Ghana. We didn't deserve to lose the game, we put in our best, did all but we couldn't score and lost through penalties," Obaje said.

“All the same, we hope to improve for our next game.”

However, Nigeria may be missing several players for their next game after they suffered serious injuries against the very physical Black Stars.

Insiders say the news is buzzing that the second marriage of Mohammed Babangida to Aisha Umma Wali which crashed last year, might rise again, if his love is strong enough to do the magic.

This is because Mohammed is reportedly still smitten with Umma his childhood sweetheart. Insiders allege Mohammed has been pleading with Umma to come back into his life but so far so good, no positive news.

Their marriage was annulled in 2013 when Umma, allegedly filed for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and broke Mohammed's heart.

Mohammed is the first son of General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria's former Military ruler and he is a gubernatorial hopeful in the Niger State election in 2015. Umma is the daughter of Ambassador Aminu Wali. The marriage between Mohammed and Umma held in 2008, amidst a series of elaborate ceremonies which spanned several days in Minna and Kano.

The carelessness of a 30-year-old nursing mother, Lilian Asantewaa has led to the untimely and avoidable death of her 7-month-old baby boy who suffocated while he was being breast-fed.

According to report, Lilian was drunk that Sunday night and slept off while breastfeeding her baby. The child was said to have been mistakenly smothered to death.

The incident which took place at the Akyem Old Tafo in the East Akim Municipal of the Eastern Region in Ghana left residents of the area in shock.

The baby has since been buried and the Tafo Divisional Police Command has commenced investigation into the matter.

However, efforts to speak to the grieving nursing mother proved futile as she declined to give any comment.

PHOTOS: Actress Reveals She Has Sex With Rapper Everywhere, Even In Public!

Glee star, Naya Rivera, who is covering the Spring 2014 cover of Cosmopolitan for Latinas, has gone off to reveal her secret exploits with Big Sean.

The Latina actress says she was able to get her man to propose in less than 6 months due to the sweet tricks she has under her sleeves.

Popularly known for her on-screen character as 'Santana' on Glee, Naya reveals Big Sean wears the pants in her relationship and she keeps him happy in the bedroom department.

The Federal Ministry of Environment has allegedly developed a draft action plan for the phasing out of light weight non-biodegradable plastics in the country.

This has been revealed on January 29, 2014, Wednesday, by a top official of the Ministry, who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity.

He narrated that the draft action plan had already been adopted by stakeholders in the sector.

The official further recalled that the Ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) had in December 2013, organised a workshop to sensitise Nigerians on the process.

“What we intend to do now is to follow the implementation of the action plan since the awareness has already started; the next step is to source funds from UNIDO to implement the plan.

“Once we have funds, we will continue with other activities in the process of phasing out heavy non-biodegradable plastics.”

The official said it was not possible to completely phase out non-biodegradable plastics, like plastic chairs, tables and etc., because of its importance in the society.

However, it’s possible to start with the phasing out of light weight non-degradable plastics, such as table water sachets and polythene bags.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that foreign investors were impressed with Nigeria’s economic performance at the just concluded World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Okonjo-Iweala said this while speaking at the Creative Industry Awards organised by Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria.

She received an award for the best overall contributor to the development of the Nigerian creative industry in 2013.

"Contrary to the image that many try to promote, of lack of hope, negativity and the country not doing well, the overall assessment is that in spite of the problems we have, Nigeria is a country to be celebrated," she stated.

According to the Minister, Nigeria has very creative entrepreneurs, who are working against all odds to help drive the economy:

"It’s a country of spirit, entrepreneurship, drive of creativity and that was what we saw in Davos, and I want all Nigerian people to hold on to it that this country is a country that we can be proud of," Okonjo-Iweala said.

She reminded that Nigerian economy has shown a steady seven per cent growth over the past few years.

See Photo Of Nadia Buari Kissing Wizkid

This photo of Wizkid hanging out with Nadia Buari on Instagram was posted by Starboy himself.

The caption says that Nadia is his “bestie”… The picture has quickly gone viral. See it below.

Hope its not what am thinking? Jim Iyke nko?

[Video] Burna Boy – Na So E Suppose Be

It’s always a good day when there’s new content from OluwaBurna. Watch the video for “Na So E Suppose Be” off his debut album L.I.F.E.

Burna Boy is back with another b*****g video off his debut album (L.I.F.E). A Studio Space Pictures Production. © 2014 Aristokrat Records/960 Music Group. Look out for more videos off the L.I.F.E. album and Brand new singles for Burna Boy.

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REVEALED: 45 FG Directors Refuse To Leave Offices After Tenure Expired (Still Paid Salary)

Forty-five directors in the Foreign Affairs Ministry still remain in their offices even though they were to retire in December, 2013, as their eight-year tenure had expired.

Investigations have revealed that the lawmakers should have been relieved of their duties on December 31, 2013, after eight years in office. However, they are sitting tight, defying directions from the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and the Foreign Affairs ministry's permanent secretary to vacate their positions.

The policy on tenure for directors, introduced in 2009, stipulates that a director shall serve for a maximum of two terms of four years each.

Accordng to senior officials in the Ministry, over 30 directors are on foreign postings, serving as ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of mission or other positions at Nigeria's missions abroad. They are yet to start any of the processes for their retirement.

"The bone of the contention is that these directors want the eight years tenure to be calculated from when a director actually assumes office and not from the notional date of promotion which is usually two to three years earlier," an official said.

It takes men an average of five to six minutes to reach orgasm, while it takes women an average of 15 to 20 minutes. That's called the 'Orgasm Gap,' and it's an issue that almost all couples have to deal with at some point in their sex lives. Luckily, techniques exist to help overcome the problem.

1. Foreplay Before The Foreplay: We all know that women like a little foreplay to get them going, but how about kicking off the foreplay before you're even touching? Get the sexual chemistry going early, so that by the time you're having sex, it's already been on your minds for so long that you're both well on your way. Suggest something steamy and provocative while you're still at work! Try sending each other some sexy photos before you meet!

A mother whose children died after she locked them in the car with a heater running, while she had sex in another vehicle, is on trial for homicide. Prosecutors say Heather Jensen, 25, carried out a "death sentence" against her two young sons when she locked then in the hot car, Fox 31 Denver reports. The charges against Ms Jensen include criminally negligent homicide, child abuse resulting in death and false reporting. The rest of the story after the break

"Ms Jensen created the situation that caused her children to die," prosecutor Danielle Lewis said in opening statements. Her defence says her actions should be assessed with regard to her low IQ, her youth and the fact her husband died six weeks earlier in a car accident. "It was a tragedy, but it was an accident. It was not a crime," said public defender Elsa Archambault. Ms Jensen sobbed loudly as her trial opened last week in Mesa County District Court, Colorado.

Many fans call powerful Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as 'Omosexy', but most of them don't know the origin of such a nickname.
Gorgeous Omotola has been widely known with the name and later created a 'sexy nation' out of it.
The actress, who is among 100 powerful persons in the world by The TIME magazine, revealed in her latest interview to CNN that it was her husband, Capt Mathew Ekeinde, not her fans, who gave her that popular nickname.
“Funnily, it was my husband that gave me the name. That name is the pet name he calls me at home,” she said.
Omotola is one of the most sexy stars in Nollywood. She has four grown up children. Many budding stars see her as their role model.

TERRIBLE: Newborn Babies Dumped In Minna, Niger State

Within the last four days, two dead babies not older than a couple of days each were found abandoned in Minna, Niger State capital.

The first corpse was discovered at a dump site in Maitumbi area of Minna, the second one was found yesterday under a bridge in Rafin-Yasain in Bosso area.

Locals suspect that the last baby might have been dumped while still alive, as the cry of the baby could be heard.

Niger State police command confirmed the terrible findings. Investigation into the matter has been launched, and the babies' remains were taken to a hospital for medical examination.

Anti-Same Sex Marriage Act 2013 not problem to HIV treatment — NACA

Director General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Prof. John Idoko, says no provision of the Anti-Same Sex Marriage Act will deny anybody access to HIV treatment.

The agency’s view is contained in a statement issued by Mrs Toyin Aderibigbe, Assistant Chief Communication Officer in the agency, in Abuja on Monday.

The statement quoted Idoko as saying that “the Government of Nigeria remains fully committed to improving the health of Nigerians and preventing all AIDS related deaths.

“Therefore, FG (Federal Government) will continue to ensure that Nigerians have access to the requisite services that they may require as guaranteed by the constitution.’’

It noted that nothing in the law refers to or prohibits programmes targeted at prevention, treatment, care and support for people living with HIV or affected by AIDS in Nigeria.

Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a move for Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna.

Manchester United plan to pay Wanye Rooney £300k per week and make him captain in their latest attempt to keep him at the club.

Mohamed Salah has completed his £11m move from Basel to Chelsea.

Japanese company Ravijour have developed a bra that could be unhooked only if the woman feels 'true love'. This, accordng to the inventors, would protect women from unwanted male advances.

photo - Bra That Only Unhooks For "True Love"

Ghana not worried about goal drought

Ghana boss Maxwell Konadu only cares about advancing in the Chan, and not about a low goal count.

The gaffer insists that nobody remembers those who scored many goals but come second, and that progressing is more important than the statistics.

“I think we don’t plan to always come and score one goal but we plan our game according to the strength and weaknesses of our opponents,” Konadu told the FA’s official site.

Ghana have scored four goals in four games, and have conceded just once at the tournament. On Sunday, the Stars crawled into the semi-final via Kwabena Adusei’s strike from the spot got them a 1-0 win over DR Congo.

Nigeria and Libya have scored the most goals among the four teams that have made the semis, with Ghana only ahead of the equally frugal Zimbabwe.

But Ghana have been measly in defence as, with Zimbabwe, they have conceded just once in four matches.

“But just in case it happens that we score one goal and we are able to defend well, that for me is a plus to our team because we know the strengths and weaknesses of our team.”

“We don’t have to expose our boys to danger. We have to just protect our goal area as much as we can and if by doing so we end it up with one goal, that is okay that is football. It’s all about what you can do in the 90 minutes,” he said.

IN January 2012, the mass protests against the so-called removal of fuel subsidy were violently disrupted by the police and the army personnel. During its recent industrial action the Academic Staff Union of Universities had cause to direct its members to embark on protests to draw public attention to the underfunding of public universities in Nigeria. The police dispersed the protesting academics with tear gas. A fortnight ago, a political rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State was brutally suppressed by the police. In justifying the violent attack, Mr. Joseph Mbu, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police claimed that the rally was unauthorized as the conveners did not obtain police permit.

Infringement of fundamental rights

Since the disruption of public meetings and rallies is an infringement of the fundamental right of Nigerians to freedom of association, assembly and expression it is pertinent to draw the attention of the authorities to the state of the law on public meetings.

Under the Public Order Act (Cap P42) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 the power to regulate public meetings, processions and rallies in any part of Nigeria was exclusively vested in the governors of the respective states of the Federation. Thus, by virtue of section 1 of the Act the Commissioner of Police or any other police officer could not issue a licence or permit for any meeting or rally without the authority of the governor. In other words, no police officer was competent to issue a permit for holding any public meeting or rally or cancel any such public meeting or rally without the authority of the governor of a state.

In the case of All Nigeria Peoples Party & Ors. v. Inspector General of Police (2006) CHR 181 the Plaintiffs being registered political parties requested the Defendant, the Inspector-General by a letter dated May 21, 2004 to issue Police Permits to their members to hold unity rallies throughout the country to protest the rigging of the 2003 elections. The request was refused. There was a violent disruption of the rally organized in Kano on September 22, 2003 on the ground that no police permit was obtained.

In a suit filed at the Federal High Court against the Inspector-General of Police the Plaintiffs challenged the constitutional validity of police permit under the Public Order Act and the violent disruption of the rally. In defending the action the Defendant contended that the conveners of the rally did not obtain a police permit.

In dismissing the contention of the Police the trial judge, the Honourable Justice Chinyere stated inter alia: “The gist of the provision in section 1 of the Act is that the Governor of each State is empowered to direct the conduct of all assemblies, meetings and processions on public roads or places of public resort in the state and prescribe the route by which and times at which the procession may pass.

Licence of the governor

The Federal Government has appointed Mr. Mohammed Abubakar Wasaram, as the new Managing Director of the National Rural Electrification Agency, NREA.

Wasaram succeeded Mr. Kenneth Achugbu, who was recently suspended by the Supervisory Board of the agency

Speaking with newsmen on this development, Chairman of the Board; Senator Jonathan Zwingina, said the board made the decision to suspend the former boss over poor projects execution and failure to implement its budget between 2012 and 2013.

According to Zwingina, the supervisory board was inaugurated in September 2013 to transform the NREA, adding that as a reputable board, the directors are taking drastic measures including tackling the agency’s lack of executive capacity to implement government’s programme.

He revealed that Achugbu was suspended by majority vote on January 21st adding that his case has been “referred to the Minister of Power for further necessary action.”

Thieves steal Pope John Paul’s blood from Italy church

Thieves broke into a small church in the mountains, east of Rome over the weekend and stole a reliquary with the blood of late Pope John Paul II.

Some of John Paul’s blood was saved after an assassination attempt that nearly killed him in St. Peter’s Square on May 13, 1981.

Franca Corrieri, custodian of the reliquary, said she had discovered a broken window early on Sunday morning and called the police.

She said when they entered the small stone church they found the gold reliquary and a crucifix missing.

Corrieri said the incident felt more like a “kidnapping’’ than a theft as she could not say if the intention of the thieves may have been to seek a ransom for the blood.

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