Governor of Benue State plays the role of a best man in a cook's wedding

Peter Anyiman a native of Benue State so lucky to have his State Governor as his best man at his wedding last Saturday.  The Governor made it known that Mr Peter is a very diligent man who deserves to be honoured. According to him, Mr Peter who is a cook, serving Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Michael Tumba in Abuja  had demonstrated a true commitment to his duties for 18 years and deserved to be honoured. The Governor also played the role of a best man very well, including adjusting the tie of the groom and cleaning his face with handkerchief, nice one.

President Goodluck Jonathan sacks two special advisers

Just a week after President Jonathan sacked nine ministers, he has sacked two more people. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) Mr Reuben Abati, Pres. Jonathan announced the sack of two special advisers - Mrs. Joy Emordi, the Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters and Dr. Tunji Olagunju, the Special Adviser to the president on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)

Man buries bentley worth large amount so he can keep balling in his afterlife

 Scarpa, a 62 year old wealthy Brazilian entrepreneur 'Count Scarpa' will bury his greatest treasure, a new £310,000 bentley  convertible today

He made his intentions known on his facebook page where Scarpa declared that he plans to do as the Pharaohs of Egypt did and take his riches with him when he dies by burying them. His decision to start storing up his treasures for the life beyond came after watching a program on Ancient Egypt on Sunday. The funeral ceremony,

Photos: Actress Chika Ike Transformed to an Old Woman

Chika Ike  is presently shooting a movie where she is playing the role of an old woman, Good work.

Beyonce and Jay Z top forbes list of highest earning-celebrity couple

Beyonce and Jay Z top the 2013 Forbes list of highest earning celebrity couples while Kim & Kanye came in at No.5. Jay and Bey made more than any other celebrity couple this year with an estimated $95 million in earnings between June 2012 and June 2013. See the top 5 list below..

1. Jay Z and Beyonce - $95million
2. Tom Brady and Giselle - $80million
3. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - $50million
4. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis - $35million
5. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian - $30million

Jonathan Orders Deployment Of Soldiers To Nasarawa

The Director, Army Public Relations Department, Brigadier General Ibrahim Attahiru, told journalists in Abuja the troops, will join the police to stem the tide of violence in the state.

Photo of the day, See Don Jazzy and Koko Master when men were Boys

Lol Before the fame.

Photos: Agbani Darego showing of Her denim line,AD

 The former Miss World launched her AD by Agbani Darego denim line a few months back. Today she showed off pieces from the line which comprises of jeans, bags, polo shirts, shirt dresses... and ranges from N6, 500 to N12, 500.

President Jonathan warns Nigerians to stop encouraging corruption

While addressing the 54th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Summit that held in Abuja yesterday, president Goodluck Jonathan blamed the level of corruption in Nigeria on the society. He said instead of punishing corrupt people, we reward them.

“When you talk about corruption, the private sector is involved; the public sector is involved; even the individuals, including other societies, and I wouldn’t want to mention names so that I will not be attacked. But I know that if collectively all of us don’t reward corruption, people would not be attracted to corrupt practices, but when we all reward corruption, then of course, we will be tempted to go in that direction.

Black Face replies 2 Face, Saying I no dey vex 4 you, I no dey envy you

After 2face said "Actually invited BlackFace to my wedding", BlackFace took to twitter to air his mind though he didn't mention his name, we don't need a soothsayer to decode it..

Former VP Atiku VS Kayode Agundamisi, Political Commentator

Kayode Ogundamisi is a social and political commentator, an activist and a blogger. So what happened was, former VP Atiku Abubakar granted an interview recently where he said he bought his mother a house when he was just 14 years old. Kayode saw the interview and thought it was silly and went on Facebook to express his opinion...

Gunmen kills 12 and injures 15 at Washinton Navy Yard rampage

Aaron Alexis (pictured right), opened fire and killed 12 people this morning Monday September 16th at the Washington Naval Yard in Washington DC before being shot and killed by responding officers. The 34-year-old who worked as a civilian I.T contractor at the military base, entered the complex's cafeteria around 8.30am brandishing an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, shotgun and handgun and began shooting. It is thought that he used another employee of the base's identification card to gain entry to the heavily secured Building 197, where he carried out his deadly attack. Aaron killed 12 people and injured at least 15, who are all in critical conditions.

Waziri reacts to Obasanjo's action....Respect Your Age Or Else I Will Open Up On You, She said

Following what Chief Olusegun Obasanjo said lately that Mrs Waziri, the former EFCC boss was a disaster to Nigeria's effort against corruption. He also questioned her qualification and said she was appointed after former Delta State Governor, Jame Ibori recommended her. You all know where Ibori is today, so you should know what i mean, Obasanjo added.

Breaking News, Jonathan Sacks nine Serving Ministers

President Jonathan's administration has sacked nine serving ministers. They are: Education minister - Ruqayat Rufai. Minister of State for Power - Zainab Kunchi. Minister of State for Agriculture - Buka Jinani. Minister for National Planning - Shamsudeen Usman. Minister for Science&Technology - Ita Okon. Minister of Foreign Affairs - Olugbenga Ashiru. Minister for Lands - Ama Pepple, Minister for Environment - Hadiza Mailafia and Minister of State for Defence -Erelu Olusola Obada.  The President is still re-shuffling His Cabinet,more gist to come later.

May D Releases New Video - Get Down

Waconzy says He is in Lagos to conquer new grounds

Waconzy's Chart with Nigerian Entertainment Today, he talks about his new album, career and his decision to move to Lagos.

How did the whole music thing begin for you? Was it accidental or was it something that you always wanted to do?

Music started from my interest of wanting to be somebody, someone that would create an impact for

Confusion in Warri, after the Olu of Warri abolishes ancient cultural practices

 The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, announced the abolition of some of the ancient Itshekiri cultural practices ,which has resulted to confusion and protest in Warri Delta State,The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase

Star Actress Chika Ike appears at the 2013 Nigeria Movies Awards Nominee Announcement Event.

N220m Mansion was acquired by Genevieve Nnaji In Lagos

 Genevieve have bought a new house for herself, this is coming after months of acquiring a multi-million naira house for the parents in Lekki. 

According to sources the actress just recently paid off a N220 million mansion in Park View Estate in Ikoyi Lasgidi.

Covenant University Outlaws Some dress code in the University

The students of Covenant University are unhappy about the development of changes in their dress code.                                                                                                                                                     Dress Code for Female Students

Earrings and necklaces may be used by female students, provided they are not the bogus and dropping types. The wearing of more than one earring in each ear is strictly prohibited anywhere in the University.

Also, painting of nails, attaching artificial long nails are not allowed in and outside the University.

My English was seized by WAEC and was released during my third attempt says Patrick Obahiagbon

The Nigeria Iyanya, hanging out with R Kelly

The two musicians hanged out at Atlanta

Too bad, Woman and 7-Year-Old Daughter die In Fire,

  A woman, aged 38 and her seven-year-old daughter were burnt to death by fire which gutted their home.

The deceased woman, identified as Mrs. Elimiyegha Werinipre, was trapped in the fire while trying to rescue her daughter, Elizabeth.

It was gathered that the inferno, which started in the early hours of the day, attracted neighbours who battled in vain to put out the fire.

Though the cause of the inferno could not be immediately ascertained, some neighbours claimed there was an explosion before the fire.

Again in Bayelsa, gunmen kill 13 police men

Armed men on Friday night attacked Zuzama Community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, shooting dead thirteen Police officers. Three..

Wow, Shank’s new ‘Ghetto’ remix feat Seun Kuti, Vector, Davido, Kayswitch

This is  realy a nice mix Davido,Kayswitch and friends

Lara George a great singer writes her Husband on their 9th wedding anniversary.

Nollywood scarce at Bob Manuel Udokwu mom’s burial

Genevieve stole Adokiye's looks,is what runs through the minds of fans

 visit their Instagram pages that Adokiye, the singer as been rocking this hair before Genevieve stole her looks.

Corporal shoots ASP dead during argument,Big time confusion at the Nigerian police

Female UNILAG Faculty of Law graduate, arrested with gunmen for armed robbery.

Could hardship and unemployment be a good explanation for this, I guess not.

Ahmed Musa,Super Eagles striker's family attacked by gunmen

Fablous pics,D’Banj, Kswitch share fun photos from France

GEJ's PDP threatens Atiku's PDP with suspension, prosecution

 

There are two PDP factions now so to distinguish them we have to call one - President Jonathan's PDP and the one that broke away last weekend - former VP Atiku Abubakar's PDP. So the chairman of President Jonathan's PDP Bamanga Tukur today held a press conference in Abuja where he threatened members of Atiku's PDP with suspension, called them impostors and said the police should regard them as such. Lol. 2015 will be interesting. What he said at the press conference below.

Federal Government approves 5-year jail term and N200, 000 fine for exam cheats,so will that solve the problem?

The Honorable minister of Education, Prof Ruqayyat Rufai, announced yesterday that students caught from now on cheating during exams will face a five year jail term or N200,000 fine or both.

This decision was reached during the Federal Executive Council weekly meeting that held in Abuja yesterday. The new law states in part

See it life,Iyanya, Praiz, DJ Xclusive, Emma Nyra, Gideon Okeke Others Party with Cool FM and Star Music

Kanayo O. Kanayo, Bimbo Manuel join the cast of Kunle Afolayan’s new movie

Kanayo O. Kanayo and Bimbo Manuel have been spotted on the set of Kunle Afolayan’s upcoming movie, ‘October 1’.

The actors, whose roles we are yet to confirm, are among other celebrated actors cast in the big budget production.

The movie has been generating quite a buzz with politicians and many others visiting the location.

I didn't abandon him, was the speech of the Teenage stowaway's father lamemted.

Just two weeks after his son flew from Benin City to Lagos in the wheel compartment of an aircraft belonging to Arik Air, Daniel Ohikhena’s father denies claims that he abandoned his family.

Little is known about Daniel Ohikhena, the 13-year-old stowaway who flew from Benin City to Lagos in the wheel compartment of a plane belonging to Arik Air, by his schoolmates at Ogbe Junior Secondary School in the Edo State capital

The United States are on it again, Senate panel gives Obama authority to use military force against Syria.

 A US Senate panel voted today to give President Barack Obama the authority to use military force against Syria in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack in Damacus on August 21 that killed over 1,400 people as they slept in their homes.

The vote in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was the first in a series as the president's request makes its way through congressional panels before coming before the two chambers of Congress for a final vote.


The full Senate is expected to vote on the measure next week. Obama's top advisers on Wednesday took the argument for action to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, where the support seen in the Senate will be harder to find.

Hennessy Ambassador welcomes D’banj Koko Master to Cognac.

Popular music icon,Elton John ‘wishes’ he had kids earlier

Elton John, The 66-year-old star – who has Zachary, three, and Elijah, six months with his partner David Furnish – loves being a dad and despite criticism for having children later in life he knows he can provide the kids with the love they need.

He said: ‘It was the best decision we ever did. I wish we had done it 20 years earlier because I am no spring chicken. I understand people criticising for us having children at a late age but to hell with it. We can give these children so much love.

The rich keep getting richer,Dangote signs multibillion dollar deal with banks to build oil refinery in Nigeria

Davido's Father was involved in the oil deal.

Miss Nigeria 2011 over car, Miss Nigerian pageant organizes

Its happening again, Miss Nigeria pageant organisers Daily Times Nigeria and Miss Nigeria 2011 queen Feyi Sodipo are currently not enjoying the best of relationship. They have been at loggerheads for sometime now over Daily Times' attempt to take back the Hyundai Accent Feyi was given after being crowned the winner of the 2011 Miss Nigeria pageant. The organizers are yet to disclose why they want to take the car back but Feyi believes it's because she got another car from the Ogun state government for being an ambassador for the state. A few weeks back there were reports that three people were arrested after they tried to forcefully retrieve the car from Feyi and even kidnap her.

Feyi spoke with Encomium mag about the incident and other troubles with Daily Times. She said:

"They have been trying to take my car for months now. They have been harassing me all around to surrender the car. The first time they tried it, they tried to for my car open. The second time I had to drive into a police station where the car was impounded and later released to me. Later, the Lagos Police Command invited me for a meeting. They spoke to me and Mr Anosike (Daily Times MD) and they requested I provided the car.

Picture of the day,D’Banj, Kswitch share fun photos from France

The Nigeria Popular artiste D’banj is currently spending some time in France as part of his duties as Hennessy Artistry headliner.

The Pop star who attended fellow artiste Davido’s sister’s wedding in Miami over the weekend flew into France on Tuesday, September 4, 2013, and is reportedly spending a few days in the beautiful city of Cognac, the home of Hennessy.

Sources tell us ‘Eja Nla’ is staying at the Chateau De Bangolet with his manager Tony Nwakalor, younger brother Kayswitch, Hennessy Brand manager Lere Awokoya, Marketing Manager Moet Hennessy Nigeria David Hourdry, Filmmaker Bolaji Kekere-Ekun of 37th State, and BHM boss Ayeni Adekunle.

Interestingly, D’banj is reportedly staying in the same room where General Charles De Gaulle (the first ever president of the French Fifth Republic) also stayed when he visited the Hennessy mansion many years ago.

The rich getting richer,Dangote signs multibillion dollar deal with banks to build oil refinery in Nigeria

Two Policewomen Caught On Tape Extorting Money

Two Nigerian policewomen attached to the Traffic Unit of Makinde Police Station, Mafoluku, Lagos, caught on camera demanding and receiving a bribe of N100 from a commercial driver along the Apapa-Oshodi expressway in Lagos will soon know their fate as the Police Provost Unit of the Lagos Police Command has concluded their orderly room trial.

SaharaReporters learnt that the husband of one of the policewomen has appealed to the police authorities to release his wife from detention as well as forgive her for the offence she had committed.

A source in the police station identified the women as Corporals Elizabeth Itona and Jenifer Azingbe, stating that "We heard they have finished orderly room trial for them today (Monday)."

The source told SaharaReporters that Corporal Azingbe is being detained with her seven-month-old baby identified as Nathaniel.