Right-of-Way: Bayelsa demolishes Dickson’s private home

Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday demolished a one-storey private building owned by Governor Seriake Dickson because it obstructed the Right-of-Way as well as intruding on the state Capital City Master Plan.             .

The demolished building, which had been marked by the Capital City Development Authority on June 28, 2012, was situated along the Opolo/AIT Road, Yenagoa, the state capital.

The demolition, which began about 12.48 pm, was supervised by the Deputy Governor John Jonah; Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Lawrence Ehwrudjakpor; Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Markson Fefegha; Commissioner for State Capital City

23-man shortlist for World Footballer of the Year unveiled

Will Lionel Messi be crowned World's Best Footballer for the 5th time in a row or will Christiano Ronaldo get it...for the second time? Or maybe there's someone else who deserves it instead? The 2013 Ballon D'or shortlist for World's Best Player and Coach of the Year has been unveiled. See the nominees below...

(1) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid/Wales)
(2) Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(3) Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(4) Manuel Neuer (B ayern Munich/Germany)
(5) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(6) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal/Germany)
(7) Robin van Persie (Man United/Netherlands)
(8) Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich/Netherlands)
(9) Edinson Cavani (PSG/Uruguay)
(10) Luis Suarez (Liverpool/Uruguay)
See the rest after the cut...

Dear Chidinma, Peeshawn of Skuki Says He’s In love With You & Wants To Marry you - What About Adams Of Soundcity,peeshaun?

Chidinma, get in here, there's someone who is in love with you it. Peeshawn, one half of singing sensation Skuki (pictured above in white shirt) confessed his love for the pretty Kedike singer in an interview with Encomium mag. Excerpts from the interview below… But, there are some you also admire that you don't mind spending the rest of your life with? Yes, of course! Nigeria is blessed with pretty babes. If you study me well, you will observe that I am a very romantic guy, at the same time, I am very emotional. I definitely have someone that I love so much. In the industry or out of the industry? (Pause for seconds) In the industry, I have someone I really love so much. Who is the lucky lady? (Pauses again) Chidinma. She's really

You Think You Can Dance? Enter For TERRY G’s Competition & Get Rewarded -

This dance competition trend started with the defunct Mo’hits group, when they launched the Oliver Twist competition, then Davido’s Skelewu which wrapped up a few weeks ago and now to Terry G. His theme is ‘Run Mad competition’, for how long is he going to exhibit madness? lol.Anyways, The Akpako master is calling on all bold and daring dancers who have what it

Forbes releases World's Most Powerful list, puts Putin ahead of Obama while Mark Zuckerberg Stays at 24

Forbes just released its World's Most Powerful People list and put Russian president Vladamir Putin ahead of US president Barack Obama. That's wack! They also said Dangote is more powerful than President Goodluck Jonathan. Dangote was placed 64th most powerful person in the world, Jonathan didn't make the list. See the rest after the cut...

Tuface Idibia Takes A Pose With T-Pain @ T-Pain's House In ATL

Swag so turned up..

see another picture below

OJB Discharged From Hospital In India, Expected Back In Nigeria Soon.

Popular music producer and musician Babatunde David Okungbowa aka OJB Jezreel has been discharged two months after he left Nigeria to India for a kidney transplant.
Ojb had a successful operation, is currently recovering well and sent out this message to thank Nigerians.
Dear fellow Nigerians,
 Greetings from far away India! I am sure this note from me will catch you with a little surprise.
I have been reading a lot of news about ME being published on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and

ASUU STRIKE: NANS Gives Union 7-Days Ultimatum To Call Off Strike -

Frustrated by over four months of strike that has kept their future in the balance leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS zone ‘B’ has given the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) seven days to call off and return to the class room.The Union warned that at the expiration of the seven days ultimatum they would be left with no other option than to confront the striking lecturers.Speaking with journalists in Umuahia, the NANS zone B financial secretary and the leader in Abia state, Comrade Eluwah Miracle, said that the students are determined to take their destinies in their own hands by invoking the last “C” in NANS system of settling issues which is confrontationEluwah accused the members of ASUU of being selfish in

solar eclippse might occur in Nigeria very soon---NASDRA

 NASRDA Nigeria’s National Space Research and eria To Witness Partial Solar Eclipse On SundayDevelopment Agency (NASRDA) has predicted that a partial solar eclipse will occur in different parts of the country on Sunday.The Director-General of NASDRA, Seidu Mohammed, a professor, made this known when he briefed newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday.An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured. This occurs either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer, as seen from the earth.Mohammed advised Nigerians not to panic a

Okocha Throws 40th Birthday Party For Wife, Gives Her G-Wagon as Present

Nigerian football legend Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha, threw a lavish 40th birthday party for his wife of 16 years, Nkechi Okocha on Friday October 25th at Civic
Centre in Lagos. Maestromedia reports that Okocha gave his wife a brand new White Mercedez Benz G- Wagon SUV as birthday present. Nkechi was said to
have gone down on her knees to thank her husband for all his love and support in front of the party guests. Happy belated birthday to her.

Goodluck Jonathan Places Stella Oduah On “Suspension”

Following startling revelations from the National Assembly probe in the StellaGate saga, President Goodluck Jonathan, it appears, has finally placed
the embattled Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, on what is described as a "tactical suspension", pending the submission his probe panel report.

"Oduah will not be allowed to attend public functions that will have the President in attendance until the three-member committee set up to investigate the matter turns in its report."
A reliable Presidency source said Jonathan decided on the 'tactical suspension' hours before the signing of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement

Nyeson Wike Weeps At Private Meeting With ASUU

The supervising Minister of Education, Nyeson Wike had thought that it would be a piece of cake for him to go into a discussion with the leadership of ASUU
and come out smiling after a compromise, but was shocked at the recent meeting in Abuja when it
became obvious that ASUU is very serious.

His plan to use the resolution of the strike to lobby President Jonathan to make a

Lee’s Celebrity Monthly B-Day Party in Lagos – Photos

On Saturday 26th October 2013, another edition of Lee’s Celebrity Monthly Birthday Party took place at Swanky’s Alibi, Lush Mall, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

The party was organized to celebrate some of your favourite stars – DJ Jimmy Jatt, Laide Bakare, GT Da Guitarman- who had their birthdays in the months of September and October.

Also spotted at the event were 2Face Idibia, Tonto Dikeh, Gbemi Phillips, Adams Ibrahim and Shine Begho.

Check out some photos from the party!

Join D’banj, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Davido, Bovi & More at the Colourful Guinness Concert

It is finally here! Guinness is celebrating Nigeria’s vibrant, confident, self styled individuals who believe there is more to achieve, more to aspire to, more to hope for and more to win.
The Colourful World of More concert is aimed at being the best and most colourful concert featuring some of Nigeria’s  favourite artists like Ice Prince, Phyno, Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, Burna Boy, D’bang, Psquare, Tiwa Savage, KCee, Flavour, Bovi, DJ Xclusive and many more.
So, have you been tagged yet? If

Bola Tinubu's Daughter Folashade Crowned The New Iyaloja Of Lagos (Photos)

Ahmed Bola Tinubu's first daughter, Folashade Tinubu Ojo was crowned the new Iyaloja of Lagos State and the President General of the Market Men and Women of Nigeria at the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu today.
Bola Tinubu's mother held the position before her death.

Big congrats to her.see more pictures after the cut

Duncan Mighty Celebrates His Birthday Handing Out Bags Of Rice To Widows (Photos)

Yesterday, October 28th, self titled Portharcourt's First Son, Duncan Mighty turned 30.
And to celebrate his life and success, Duncan thought it was best to celebrate with the widows around him.
Here are pictures of him and the widows, who couldn't thank him enough, as they received their bags of rice, with some other foodstuff.

Happy birthday Duncan.see the pictures of widows saying prayers to him after the cut

Lady Gaga Performs Completely Naked At Gay Nightclub In London

Lady Gaga never fails to shock and entertain her fans, with her outrageous outfits and acts.
And once again, she pulled off a big surprise on her audience last Friday at G-A-Y when she threw off  her gown to reveal her nudity, while waving her arms in the air.

How cool is this, please?

see her naked picture onstage below

SACRILEGE: American Baptist Church Sets To Burn Bibles.

A Baptist church in the USA has concluding plans to burn Bibles on
Thursday, October 31. Justifying the planned action, Pastor Marc Grizzard, of
Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Canton, North Carolina, said that the first King James translation of the Bible is the only true declaration of God's word, and that all others are "satanic" bibles Pastor Grizzard and 14 other members of the
church plan to burn copies of the other "perversions" of Scripture on Halloween, according to a report in Britain's Telegraph.

"The New Revised Version Bible, the American Standard Version Bible, and even the New King James Version are all pronounced to be works of the Devil by Pastor

Aviation Minister May Face 5 Years In Prison Over Failure To Appear Before House Committee

Aviation Minister Stella Oduah will not appear before the House of Representatives on Tuesday despite the house threatening to impose sanctions on her if she failed to make herself available to answer questions over an alleged purchase of N255 million bullet proof cars for the Minister by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA. 

The minister, who is still in Israel told the committee that she would not be available until November 4 after she must have concluded her national assignment in Israel, but the committee insisted that if she fails to appear tomorrow sanctions will be imposed on her.

 

In a statement by its Clerk, Abubakar Chana, the committee directed the minister to appear before it tomorrow and explain her role in the controversial

Photo: Cell Phone Takes Bullet For Gas Station Clerk

During a robbery in Winter Garden, Fla., a gunman fires at a gas station clerk, and the Sprint HTC in the clerk’s shirt pocket takes the blow. Engineers delight in putting pens in their shirt pockets. For gas station clerks, however, the location of your cell phone in your shirt pocket could save your life.

This seemed to be the case at a Winter Garden, Fla., Hess gas station, which was subject to a holdup.

As WFTV reports it, a man walked in, demanded the safe be opened, and brandished a gun. Two clerks tried to open the safe, but failed. The robber took off, but not before turning and firing at one of the clerks, when the police arrived, one of the clerks complained of chest pain. A touch of angina? No, a bullet to his HTC.

The World’s Tallest Man Gets Married! (Pics)

The world’s tallest man, Sultan Kosen [2.51 metres] has found a bride! The Turkish groom married a Syrian woman, Mervi Dibo in the south eastern province of Mardin on Sunday in a lavished wedding

Although the 31 year old man appears a giant to his 20 year old bride [1.75 metres] , Kosen says, “I cannot describe my feelings in words. I have found the love of my life.” He was also

Adenuga To Chair Peter Okoye and Tania Omotayo Wedding

Having pioneered the trend of using popular entertainment icons as brand ambassadors, he has decided to extend beyond business frontiers and have a personal relationship with them.
This was evident with the recent declaration that he may be the chairman of the forthcoming wedding between Peter Okoye and Tania Omotayo.
A pleasant surprise this has been to stakeholders in the entertainment industry.

Jim Iyke Allegedly Impregnates Top Lagos Business Man’s Daughter, Mr. Alofinaka

A top busines lagos based man’s daughter has finally open up to her father, Mr. Alofinaka, that James Ikechukwu esomugha popularly called “jim iyke” is responsible for her pregnancy.
The mass communication girl, nancy alofinaka, from university of calabar also explain how jim collected close to 2million in the disguise to renovate his house in lagos. Nadia buari in an interview, told news men yesterday that, the girl was paid to tarnish james ike’s reputation.

A top busines lagos based man’s daughter has finally open up to her father, Mr. Alofinaka, that James Ikechukwu esomugha popularly called “jim iyke” is responsible for her pregnancy. 

The mass communication girl, nancy alofinaka, from university of calabar also explain how jim collected close to 2million in the disguise to renovate his house in lagos. Nadia buari in an interview, told news men yesterday that, the girl was paid to tarnish james ike’s reputation. 

- See more at: http://www.akpraise.com/2013/10/jim-iyke-allegedly-impregnates-top.html#sthash.A8kndG1B.dpuf

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Insults Cristiano Ronaldo. Read

Ronaldo, 28, was the last player other than Messi to win the World Player award in 2008 before the 26-year-old Argentine won four in a row. Blatter said they were both exceptional players but added that, unlike Messi, Ronaldo resembled "a commander on the field of play". He then rose from his chair and strutted on the stage in military fashion in apparent imitation of the Portuguese.
"One (Ronaldo) has more expenses for the hairdresser than the other but that doesn't matter," he added, drawing a laugh from the audience of mainly students. "I cannot say who is the best, there will be again a contest this year. I like both of them but I prefer

Brymo Vs Chocolate City: Is This The End Of M.I & Jesse Jagz’s Brotherly Love?

When duty and loyalty comes against the bond of blood, what happens?

M.I and Jesse Jagz Abaga, they go a long way. Both are brothers. Born of the same mother and father. They grew up together, bonding as brothers in Jos. They went to similar schools, shared similar experiences, ate the same food, went out on dates together, prayed together, cried together and hustled together. But with the recent face-off between Brymo and Chocolate City, both find themselves on opposing sides. How will this affect their brotherly love?

Things People Regret Before They Die

1. I wish I’d cared less about what other people think.

It’s only when you realize how little other people are really thinking of you (in a negative sense) that you realize how much time you spent caring and wasting energy worrying about this.

2. I wish I had accomplished more.

You don’t have to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, or even a Nobel prize, built up a business or run a marathon, but having small personal accomplishments is important.

3. I wish I had told __ how I truly felt.

#ASUUSTRIKE: We Are Tired Of Staying At Home - Lecturers

Now when the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is well into its fourth month, some lecturers are coming out in the open to advocate the suspension of the industrial action.
Writing on his Facebook wall, one of the lecturers said: “He who fights and run away lives to fight another day”.

Jude Osy Nwankwo, who lectures at the University of Nigeria (UNN), admitted that the strike is taking effect on the lecturers. His words:

“We don tire. . . this strike don tire us for Nsukka o. Even traders in the market are affected by the strike. Meanwhile, how you dey cope with the strike?”

Some of the responses to Nwankwo’s post however indicated that not all lecturers are

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mobile safety!

Jim Iyke Signs Contract For The Season 2 & 3 Of His 'Unscripted' Reality Show

Its official, Jim Iyke is untamed for Christ now but that isn't going to stop Seasons 2 and 3 of his 'Unscripted' reality show.
Jim who has been in Ghana for work in his new movie has just signed the contract for the season 2 and 3 of his reality show, 'Unscripted' with The Idea Factory (IFactory) and OHTV.
Shooting for the new seasons continues in November.

Another Plane Crash Averted In Abuja - Medview Airline

Barely a month after the Associated Airlines plane crash, another air disaster was averted at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja on Monday as a Med-View Airlines aircraft from Lagos suddenly took to the air again at the point of landing in Abuja.

Puch reports that the airline Flight VL2104 which had about 150 passengers on board took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at noon and was scheduled to land in Abuja at about 1.05pm.

The pilot had already announced final descent into Abuja and asked all passengers and cabin crew to fasten their seat belts only for him to suddenly take off to the air again with barely 30 seconds to touch ground.
Definitely, his action caused big panic, commotion among the passengers who bursted into prayers, yells to know what was happening, especially when the plane entered into turbulent weather on air.

The PUNCH correspondent who was among the passengers while telling his story, said that among the passengers were five different

Photo:Check out Wizkid Of Now And Before

StarBoy thinz. lol.. Back then when he was in secondary school and now. Any difference?

ALIENS or ILLUMINATI?? Mysterious figures appear at Chelsea

Another stadium was visited by strange guests over the weekend, with 11 hooded onlookers causing a stir at Stamford Bridge on Sunday
Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge became the latest football venue to play host to a gang of mysterious visitors on Sunday when 11 men in robes were spotted at the Premier League clash with Manchester City.
The figures closely resembled those seen at Saturday’s Bundesliga fixture between Bayern Munich and Hertha Berlin at the Allianz Arena.see more pictures of the aliens in stadium

Toke Makinwa Hints She Too May Get Proposed To On Her Coming Birthday

Thanks to Kim Kardashian and Clara, getting proposed to on your birthday is currently in vogue.
And trust Naija, we no dey carry last.
Toke Makinwa will be celebrating her 29th birthday come November 3rd. Won't be a bad idea though. see her tweet below

HORROR: Little Baby Girl Is Forced To Live Inside Parents' Car Boot For Almost 2 Years! (Photos)

A baby girl was forced to live hidden in the boot of her parents car for almost two years in a case that has appalled France and that investigators say “defies the imagination”.

Neighbours and the media today questioned how the tiny child could have been hidden undetected for so long.

Mechanics carrying out repairs on a Peugeot 307 family estate car in Terrasson-Lavilledieu in the Dordogne were alerted to the child’s presence after hearing “strange noises that sounded like moans” coming from the rear of the vehicle.

The mother, 45, a Portuguese woman known only as Rose-Marie, claimed that these came from “toys”. But the men insisted on opening the boot and were horrified to discover a small, dehydrated and apparently feverish child lying naked in its own excrement.

The mechanic who found the girl, Guillaume Iguacel, said today he was

Forbes Africa Person Of The Year Shortlist Dominated By Nigerians

US base business website, Forbes has announced the Forbes Africa Person of the Year shortlist, with Nigerians dominating.

Forbes announced on its Forbes Africa page, that it had narrowed down its shortlist for the 2013 Person of the Year Awards. The awards will take place in Nairobi, Kenya at the beginning of December this year.

An official voting is also open to the public who can make their selection of the individual they deem most worthy of the Person of the Year title.

The Person of the Year Awards celebrate ‘the individual who, for better or worse, has had the most influence on events of the year gone by’ and Forbes Africa has welcomed the participation of the public in what is fast becoming one of the most anticipated annual events in Africa.

Mercy Johnson Gets Dragged in the Mud By Tow Truck For New Movie Role (Photos)

 

 

Mercy Johnson on the set of her new movie.

What do you think about these pictures?

 

See more below

Wizkid & Boo Tania Omotayo Chilling

 

Wizkid shared a part of the photos, while Tania shared the other half.

See it after the cut.

 

Meanwhile this picture has got everyone talking. Can you see why? *lol*

Why Nigerian Pilgrims Refused to Say “Amen” to Pastor Oritsejafor’s Prayers

A mild drama occurred at the River Jordan in Israel when the Nigerian delegation headed by President Goodluck Jonathan went on October 26, 2013, to offer prayers, led by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ayo Oritsejafor.

After praying for President Jonathan and several dignitaries at the venue, Mr. Oritsejafor then specifically prayed for Mrs. Oduah, but to his surprise several people in the gathering refused to say “Amen” to his prayer, stunning the leader of CAN and President Jonathan. Several people then exchanged glances and moved on.

If President Jonathan thought the controversy about the BMW car scam would quickly away, he is mistaken, as calls for the prosecution of the Minister grew louder over the

Photos: Ini Edo and Ik Ogbonna Cover House Of Maliq's November Edition

 

Actress and Glo ambassador Ini Edo is on the November 2013 cover of  House Of Maliq's online magazine; alongside actor/model Ik Ogbonna.

 

See more pics after the cut

Rapper Khuli Chana Has Been Shot By Policemen

Multiple award winning South African rapper Khuli Chana has been shot by policemen for a mistaken idendity for an armed robbery suspect.

Khuli Chana was driving alone in his car around the early hours today when unidentified policemen who are said to be tracking an accused suspect group
opened fire on him.
Chana is said to have sustained bullet wound to his

Fans Mob Wizkid At His Father’s 70th Birthday Celebration

According to report, the young musical sensation, Wizkid was at the celebration of his father's birthday when thousands of fans mobbed him, thereby preventing him from spending time with his dad.

However, his father is so proud of

Couple Celebrates Their Wedding With Severed Bleeding Heads Cake, Cool Or Creepy?

This couple took the 'till death do us part' wedding vow to another level. Would you take a bite? Or order one too for your own wedding? *hehe*

BankyW Tells His Grass To Grace Story: ‘I Begged To Sell CDs In US Salons To Survive’

Many see the glamour but are ignorant of the hard work and pains that preceded Banky W's fame and success.
In a chat with with Vanguard, BankyW shared his story - how he moved from being an undergraduate begging for audience at salons in the United States, to building a musical empire that has produced internationally acclaimed artistes like Skales and Wizkid.

Excerpts:

“Everybody knows me to be the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of EME, but what people do not know is that EME started when I was in my third year in university in New York.
You see, we all dream dreams, but it is important to think very big and start where you are because God never gives you everything but gives you enough to start.

At that time, I knew I wanted to do music, but of course I understood nobody starts by selling a million CDs or the big screen!
I worked in fast foods outlets, clothing stores and as

Instagram Deletes Maheeda's Account After Her Nude Photo Flaunting

 

Hours after she shared her nude pics, Instagram threw her out. Maheeda's tweets continue after the cut.

Turns out that after she shared photos of her naked bod, she also shared a picture of one of her male fans stroking himself while going through her pics. See the photo here.

 

She has opened a new account though, and she still shared some of her crazy pics on it too.

ASUU Strike: FG/ASUU Dragged To Court Over Strike

 
A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr.Daniel Onwe, has dragged the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, before a Federal High Court, Lagos, over violation of the fundamental right to the dignity of person of the affected students, who have been out of school for months, following the union’s strike.

The suit, FHC/CS/1360/13, was brought pursuant to Section 46(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution, Order II of the Fundamental Human Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009 and Article 5 of The African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, Cap. 10, LFN, 1990.

Onwe wants the court to