MTV VMAs: Wardrobe Malfunctions and “Shocks” All a Contrived Mess – Who Was Most Ridiculous, Justin Bieber or Kanye West?

 

If you tuned in to the MTV VMAs last night, sorry you wasted hours of your life you’ll never get back. Host Miley Cyrus was so “shocking” that she flashed her boob (woopsy) and passed around weed. Wow, how cutting edge, how brave, how completely and totally contrived. But, to be fair, if you have been watching Miley’s ubiquitous scantily clad ads for the event, she delivered as promised.

Mind you, I don’t have an issue with Miley Cyrus running around naked. At this point, no one really cares and we’ve seen it all – literally just about every inch – with her oft-naked Instagrams and social media over-sharing. Miley barely had her nips in check on the red carpet in her silver suspender top and definitely set the tone for the evening – bile over substance.

But surprisingly, the competition for the appearance of the biggest boob at the VMAs didn’t go to Miley Cyrus’ nip slip. For my money, Justin Bieber and Kanye West are tied for that honor. Bieber lip synched all-too-horribly then broke down in tears. Was he crying because he realized everyone would know that he didn’t bother trying to sing live? Or maybe he was excited about Kanye’s appearance. Gag.

Kanye West gave a 10 minute (yawn) long acceptance speech for his Vanguard Award – who among you wasn’t secretly hoping that Taylor Swift would bum rush the stage and interrupt him? Can you imagine it? “Kanye, I’mma let you finish your rant and presidential announcement, but first I just wanna say Sarah Palin had one of the best presidential runs ever.”

Demi Lovato And Kathy Griffin Reignite Twitter Feud: Fans Cruel Bully Attack Follows

Nicki Minaj isn’t the only who was throwing shade at the VMAs last night – Kathy Griffin and Demi Lovato went at each other after Demi’s VMA performance. Here’s how it started and where it stands now. Kathy Griffin wasn’t at the VMAs (you know, because she’s 54) but she was watching the show, likely with a few cats and a large glass of wine… and tweeting.

Actually, I like Kathy Griffin. She’s very funny, but in a caustic sort of way. And boy was the semi-elderly cat lady letting VMA guests have it. She had some great remarks – Kathy asked why Kim Kardashian can’t smile and Kanye West look so miserable (my guess is because they both live with Kanye West). Kathy also had a great line, “Does Kanye have a #dadbod?”

Then she quipped, “I just love when two or more multimillionaire lip-synchers battle” about Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj’s performance. Kathy Griffin snarked, “There are not enough Trojan condom ads for the cast of Teen Mom 2” and busted Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj for their bitch off. The bulk of the recipients of Kathy Griffin’s sarcastic attention ignored her – because she’s Kathy Griffin, right?

But Demi Lovato went off after Kathy Griffin tweeted: “Demi’s live singing was very obviously live if you know I’m saying. And then the rest of the track or tracks. #atleastshesang-ish.” Demi slammed back with: “Happy 2 see ur still stanning me @kathygriffin. Dont worry, my new album is out Oct 16. But u prob already knew that.” This was accompanied by an illustration of a crotch blowing a kiss.

31 Ekiti State Workers In Trouble Over Lateness

 

 Fayose-and-Ekiti-late-comer workers

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has said a critical look at President Muhammadu Buhari’s operation since his emergence on May 29 portrays him as a president of  Northern Nigeria only. Also, no fewer than 31 civil servants, who cut across various ministries and departments in Ekiti State, were yesterday, punished by Governor Ayo Fayose, for coming late to work.
 Fayose, who described such development as tainted in ethnic and tribal colouration, said that if such steps are not immediately addressed for equity and justice, it could threaten the unity of Nigeria. Fayose explained that appointments made by President Buhari has showed an agenda for a deliberate “Nothernisation of Nigeria,”

 

In his words, “appointments made by the President so far negate the principle of federal character and it appears the unity in diversity of Nigeria is being taken for granted by the President.” According to a statement issued yesterday, by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said it was wrong for President Buhari to have made 31 major appointments and only seven will come from the South while 24 were from the North.
According to the statement; “To my mind, these lopsided appointments skewed in favour of the North is a reminder of President Buhari’s tenure as Military Head of State and I hope the President is not seeing Nigeria of today as that of 1984 because doing so will mean that he has turned himself to a northern president, thereby justifying his notion that those who gave him 97 percent votes must get more benefits than those who gave him five percent votes.’’
Meantime, no fewer than 31 civil servants, who cut across various ministries and departments in Ekiti State, were yesterday, punished by Governor Ayo Fayose, for coming late to work. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, in a statement said Fayose’s visit which exposed the late comers, was part of unscheduled visits the governor would be paying to government offices. The governor, who stormed the state Secretariat at 8:00am, in an unmarked car and without the usual convoy and aides, ordered the gates of the Secretariat locked after him. The unsuspecting civil servants walked into the waiting hands of the governor, who kept watch at the gate.
 Over 30 late comers were apprehended by the Governor, who immediately directed that a disciplinary committee be set up to try them with appropriate sanctions.
Expressing displeasure at the lackadaisical attitude of civil servants in the state, Fayose warned them against  act of lateness and truancy. He ordered his aides and the Head of Service to take down the names of the affected workers, adding that stern disciplinary action must be taken.

A Relationship Can't Be Kept Without Sex - Actress Tope Osoba

 

TemitopeOsoba isn’t just any rookie looking for the big score in Nollywood, she’s right in the middle of things and making things happen. Even though she would never agree she has arrived, she has done many Yoruba blockbusters to have her name written in gold.
Beautiful, sexy and ever-smiling, Temitope bedazzled the movie world as stripper in the late Bisi Komolafe’s strippers’ film “Igboro Ti Daru” and certainly got some tongues wagging about her. In this chat, she opens up on variety of issues. Meet the ‘golden girl’ of Yoruba film:
Who is Temitope Osoba?
Temitope Osoba is a simple girl, an actress by profession. I was born and bred in Lagos. I graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a BSc. degree in Business Education. I have been acting since 2005 and to date I have done, well, if I am not exaggerating, over 20 films and I am still counting.
How did you actually start acting?
My journey into acting was by accident or do I say by fate. It wasn’t a planned thing. I didn’t have any intention of acting, I was actually into dancing when the opportunity to act came knocking at my door.
I was lucky to be there when they were rehearsing for a Yoruba dance movie titled “Ijoya” when one of my friends called the attention of the director of the movie, Bayo Alawiye, to me saying; “ that’s the Tope Osoba I have been telling you about” and they said okay let’s see what she could do. I was given the script and that was it. I played a supporting role to the producer of the movie, Laide Bakare who played the lead role.
In the movie, I was the jealous girl who was always beefing the lead character because she seemed to be getting all the attention even when I thought I was a better dancer than she was.
Someone once said doing music videos pay more than doing movies. Is that right?
I wouldn’t say that but while I was a dancer I was appreciated for what I was doing and now that I am in acting I am being appreciated for that as well. Whoever said that might have a point  because doing music videos consumes less time and pay just as well as movies, depending on your part in the movie.
At least when I was dancing I made enough money to pay my way through school conveniently. Yeah, it was good but I would not go as far as saying it pays more than movies. In movies you can get a huge pay-off that makes all the difference. Moreover, nothing compares and pays more than producing your own films. Through that you make much more money. And definitely, people appreciate actors more than dancers.
Now Temitope Osoba is a known figure in Nollywood. What were the challenges like trying to rise to stardom as an upcoming actress?
So many; the first is getting noticed as an upcoming act. In the industry there are so many talents lining up there and they not given a chance, so it takes the grace of God and something extra in you to get noticed and be called for jobs.
Secondly, moving from one location to another isn’t easy. Sometimes you are on location for days doing nothing and have to wait for your turn to be called on set. Then, you have to build a profile as a dependable actress to get called upon from time to time for roles.
In a nutshell, I think the beginning is the hardest part. Once you have started and have created an impression the rest isn’t so difficult. For me, I was lucky. I didn’t even go looking to start acting it fell on my laps on a platter of gold but then it’s my passion and talent that keeps me going.

NTA Chiefs To Puket N136m

 

Sule Lamido

The newly appointed Managing Director of Jigawa State Television House, Alhaji Ishaq Hadeja, has vowed to recover over N136 million from the former interim committee of the station.
The committee, headed by two former Director Generals of NTA, Alhaji Muhamamd Ibrahim and Mr. Tony Iredia, with three other veteran broadcast journalists, Timawus Mathias, Adamu Aliyu Kiyawa, and Aminu Ahmed, were alleged to have received a whopping N136m from the administration of Governor Sule Lamido.
Hadejia told reporters during his maiden briefing, shortly after assuming office, that the Timawus Mathias committee failed to execute what the fund was earmarked for.
The money was set aside for the procurement of gadgets and manpower development (Training) for staff of the television station.
“The former Interim Committee of Jigawa State Television must account for N136 million released to them by Lamido’s led PDP administration for the procurement of gadgets and training of the station’s staff,” he said.
Hadejia frowned on the former Interim Committee for lack of “factual and transparent records indicating how the money was spent, adding that
“When asked, the committee said it was only accountable to the former governor, Sule Lamido.”
The tough-talking new Managing Director revealed that he inherited problems that required urgent attention, left behind by the interim committee.
He said: “They have not retired anything in the record, they supposed to have explained in details how it was utilized, rather they said they could only retire the record to the former governor.”
Hadejia explained further that in line with the spirit and principles of change, he would run a transparent, open door policy and objective leadership where everybody would be given equal treatment, including the opposition parties.
The Managing Director stated the station would air modern and attractive programmes, including sports, which would be transmitted from Dutse station to Andaza onward to Gumel as well as Hadeja stations respectively.
Contacted on phone, one of the NTA DG, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim, said any allegation should be done with justification and in good faith with concrete reason.
He advised politicians to be just and fair on any allegations and criticism against any person and their co-politicians.

Naira Depreciated By N5 To N220 A Dollar As Hajj, School Fees Fuel Forex Demand

The naira depreciated by N5 to N220 per dollar yesterday in the parallel market as dollar demand to fund hajj pilgrimage and payment of school fees increased demand for the United States currency.
From an average of N215 per dollar at the close of business on Friday, the parallel market exchange rate rose sharply to N220 per dollar yesterday, in Lagos and Abuja.
Confirming this development to Vanguard, President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alh. Aminu Gwadabe stated, “The demand is very high and the buyers willing to pick dollars at any available price. Also the demand of dollars by importers is increasing at an alarming rate.”
Managing Director/Chief Executive, H.J Trust BDC, Mr. Harrison Owoh, said there is huge  demand    from those going for the Hajj pilgrimage.  He noted that 66,000 people were approved for the Hajj while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved maximum sale of $1000 to each pilgrim at N160 per dollar. But each of them needs about $6000 for the pilgrimage hence they are in the market to source for the balance.
A BDC operator in Abuja who spoke to Vanguard on condition of anonymity said there is also huge demand for payment of school fees abroad. He noted that recent restrictions on dollar deposit and withdrawal from domiciliary account, has compelled people with children schooling abroad to visit the parallel market to buy dollars or pounds to pay school fees.
It would be recalled that on August 5th, the CBN banned cash deposit of foreign currency into domiciliary accounts. In a circular signed by Mr. Olalekan Gbadamosi, Director, Trade and Exchange Department, CBN, the apex bank said that payment into and withdrawal from domiciliary accounts would be limited to transfers.

Traders In Computer Village Signs Pact With Developers Of Heartland Gateway Market

 

The construction of the multi-billion Naira Heartland Gateway International Market at Mgbidi, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, received a major boost last week when traders at the popular Computer Village, Ikeja Lagos signed an Off-Take Agreement for the purchase of 2,500 lock-up shops in the market with Messrs Graceland Channels Limited, the concessionaire and developers of the market.
The deal which was brokered by the estate surveying firm of M.I. Okoro & Associates, was signed by the President of Phones & Allied Dealers Association, PAPDA, Ikeja, Chief Godfrey Iyke Nwosu and the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Graceland Channels Limited, Pastor Nat Omoruyi at a brief ceremony held at the Ikoyi, Lagos office of M.I. Okoro & Associates.
Speaking at the contract signing ceremony, Chief Meckson Okoro whose firm also coordinated the development of the Auto Spare Parts Markets, ASPAMDA at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, said the bulk purchase of 2,500 lock-up shops by the traders is an expression of confidence in the capacity of the Imo State Government and concessionaire to deliver the project on schedule.
Flaunting the advantages of investing in the market, Okoro who is the marketing consultant, described the project as a “think home investment” because Igbos who have been busy developing other parts of the country, can now come home and do business with other Nigerians and the international community in Igboland.
He explained that its location at a border town central to Anambra, Delta, Enugu, Rivers and Imo states, makes the market more attractive to investors.

Music Art Sean Tizzle Staged Perfect Gentleman At Star Music Trek Finale

See photos of talented artiste, Sean Tizzle created a spot of drama onstage during the weekend during Star Music Trek finale when he carried out a mock wedding onstage while performing his hit track “Perfect Gentleman”.

LASG Rejects S/ Leone, CIV Nations Cup Match In Lagos

Lagos State Government yesterday turned down Nigeria Football Federation plans to host Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to be played at the Thunder Teslim Balogun Stadium on September 6.
Sierra Leone are banned from hosting international matches due to the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus but a ban on domestic football in Serra Leaone was lifted earlier this month.
It was gathered yesterday that Lagos State refusal to host the match was not unconnected to the safety of Lagos citizens.
A shocked Nigeria Football Federation were making frantic efforts lastnight to relocate the match to Port Harcourt but our source was not emphatic as they needed confirmation from Rivers State Government.
The Leone Stars delegation were expected in Lagos lastnight and would have lodged at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, while the Elephants are expected to arrive Lagos on Wednesday.

Oshiomhole Insists That N140bn Was Spent On 2nd Niger Bridge

 

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has insisted that he will not back down on his claim that the Jonathan administration expended N140 billion on the yet to be completed 2nd  Niger Bridge in Anambra State.
 Similarly, the governor has stood his ground that the sum of $700 million was surreptitiously moved from the Sovereign Wealth Fund, SWF, for the same bridge, which has not risen above the foundation stage.
Oshiomhole, who made the claims in reaction to denials by former Works Minister, Mike Onolememen, asked him to apologise to Nigerians over his misdeeds as a minister.
In a statement released by the governor in Abuja, yesterday, Oshiomhole asked the former minister to direct his energy to the managers of the SWF, who had depleted the savings on the claim that the money was meant for the controversial bridge rather than attacking him.
Oshiomhole’s statement which was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Peter Okhiria, was made available in Abuja on monday.
“They told our committee that about $700m dollars were taken from the Sovereign Wealth Fund for the Second Niger Bridge project. Rather than crucify Comrade Oshiomhole for the disclosure, former Minister of Works should direct his energy and explanation to the managers of the Sovereign Wealth Fund who have depleted the savings on the explanation that it was meant for the 2nd Niger Bridge.
“Fully aware that not much has been achieved on that project, Onolememen and the managers of the Sovereign Wealth Funds should explain to Nigerians what really transpired instead of asking Comrade Oshiomhole to apologize to Nigerians.
“The real people, who should apologise to Nigerians for their many sins against the country are those who expended so much of our resources without any corresponding achievements to show for it.”
According to Oshiomhole, any right thinking Nigerian should be ashamed of the state of Nigerian roads, especially with the enormous resources budgeted for road rehabilitation and construction.
The governor regretted that rather than build new roads and rehabilitate them, the Ministry of Works under the former minister vandalised existing roads and made them almost impassable.

US To Assist The FG In Building It First Pharmaceutical Warehouse In Lagos

 

The United States is set to assist the Federal Government to build its first pharmaceutical warehouse in Nigeria.

The US, through the US Agency for International Development, and in partnership with the Global Fund for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, is co-funding the construction of the pharmaceutical-grade warehouse in Lagos State.

Earlier this year, construction began on a similar project in Abuja at the Idu Industrial Area. The two new facilities will provide more storage space for medications and life-saving public health equipment in Nigeria, the US Embassy said.

“We’re happy to help the government of Nigeria establish a national system to ensure that Nigerian families, especially expectant mothers and children, can go to a health clinic and find the medical supplies and medicines that they need,” the acting US Consul General, DehabGhebreab, said on Thursday during a ceremony to kick-start the construction of the warehouse.

The Lagos warehouse covers a surface area of 3465 square meters with smooth dust-free floors, temperature-regulating systems, security systems, thermal insulated ceilings, and appropriate warehouse handling equipment, such as shelving, electric reach stackers, and hand pallet movers.

Ghebreab noted that the US investments in strengthening Nigeria’s health system went beyond just constructing buildings. She said the US government was also working closely with Nigeria’s federal, state, and local governments to improve the quality and availability of health services.

Part of this effort, he said, focused on building the management and logistical systems required to have a reliable, national health care system, “one which has both a strong public as well as private health care providers.”

According to the acting consul general, the warehouse will double the storage capacity of existing warehouses and will make it easier for the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health to buy, store, track, and distribute medications to health care centers across Nigeria.

Over 7,000 health facilities across the country will receive commodities directly from the two new warehouses, leading to the reduction of the cost and time of transporting life-saving medications and equipment to all parts of the country, she added.

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Four-Man Panel Set By EFCC Upon Diezani

 

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced a full investigation into the activities of the immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

It was learnt on Sunday that the commission constituted a four-member committee of crack detectives to probe all the NNPC accounts which were supervised by the former minister.

It was learnt that the committee was led by a Superintendent of Police, who was seconded to the commission.

Investigations revealed that the other three members of the committee were pioneer civilian operatives of the commission with high capacity for investigation.

Sunday PUNCH had on Sunday reported that the ongoing probe of the immediate-past administration by President Muhammadu Buhari was to beam its searchlight on the alleged purchase of three mobile stages, costing $6.9m, by former President Goodluck Jonathan and two of his officials.

According to a document, which was obtained from the Presidency on Saturday, the deal, which is now a subject of investigation, was allegedly carried out by Jonathan; his Chief Security Officer, Mr. Gordon Obuah; and Alison-Madueke.

The fund was said to have been withdrawn from one of the numerous accounts of the NNPC.

The $6.9m (about N1.37bn) was said to have been withdrawn for the purpose of buying three pieces of 40-feet mobile stages for use by Jonathan during the campaign.

Besides the latest allegation, it will be recalled that a group, Crusader for Good Governance, had petitioned the EFCC accusing the former minister of squandering million of dollars of public funds to charter private jets.

The petitioners also accused her of spending $300,000 on an average international trip.

The group also alleged that the NNPC, a government agency she oversaw, maintained a Challenger 850 Visa jet which serves the former minister’s needs as well as those of her family. The cost of running the jet is $500,000 per month.

She was also accused of going to a meeting of the Oil Producing and Exporting Countries in Austria in a private jet.

It was gathered on Sunday that the committee set up by the EFCC had since commenced probing the NNPC accounts and activities of the former minister.

Vigilance Group Uncovers Joint For Naked Teenage Female Dancers

 

An Asaba-based vigilance group has uncovered a joint where female teenagers dance naked and has arrested the operator of the joint.

The joint, located in Asaba, hosts bizarre activities, including pornographic shows, especially at weekends.

Confirming the arrest of the operator, the vigilance group boss, Chukwudi Nnamdi, said the suspect was arrested last week Thursday and handed over to the police.

Police sources at the ‘A’ Division Asaba confirmed that the operator of the joint was being interrogated.

Investigation revealed that during weekends, the joint was filled to capacity with teenage girls during nightfall who offer sex for money.

Sources said the girls came from neighbouring states and wooed men for sex in rooms provided for the purpose.

One of the girls, Ogechi (surname withheld), said “We make money every night we go there and men who visit the joint prefer sucking and caressing and at times we come home with N20,000 to N25,000 especially on short times in the chalet, we have never had police disturbances”.

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Boko Haram Arrives In Lagos, Enugu – DSS

 

The Department of State Services has arrested 20 suspected Boko Haram commanders in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Plateau and Gombe states.

The suspects, who were arrested between July 8 and August 25, 2015, include the masterminds of the suicide attacks in Potiskum, Kano, Zaria, and Jos.

The DSS in a statement by an official, Tony Opuiyo, on Sunday in Abuja, said those arrested were notable commanders and frontline members of the notorious group from different parts of the country.

The statement noted that the group’s new pattern of movement and spread was caused by the pressure being put on it by security forces in its core areas of strength in the North-East.

The service listed those arrested in Lagos to include Bakura Modu who was apprehended on July, 20 at Kara, Ogun State; Mustapha Jamberi, who was picked up on July 24 at Gowon Estate.

Others are Abuyi Sheriff, who was nabbed at Ebute-Meta; Babagana Ali and Babagana Koloye, who were arrested on August, 7 at Eric Moore, Surulere.

The service explained that it picked up Abba Sagma at Ijora Badia on August 9; Grema Abubakar and Tijani Bagudu were apprehended at Amukoko, Ijora Badia the next day, while Baba Alhaji and Abass Ibrahim were arrested earlier on the same day at the Alaba International Market, Ojo.

Jonathan and His Then Minister Under Probe Over The Use Of NNPC Funds To Buy Campaign Stages

The former Nigerian president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke have been pencilled for probe for allegedly purchasing mobile campaign stages with NNPC funds during the last electioneering process.

According to a report by The Punch, the ongoing probe recently beamed its searchlight on the alleged purchase of three mobile stages, costing $6.9m, by the former President and two of his officials, Gordon Obuah and Diezani Alison-Madueke.

In a document obtained from a Presidency source, the report revealed that the deal, which is now a subject of investigation, was allegedly carried out with funds withdrawn from one of the numerous accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

The $6.9m (about N1.37bn) was said to have been withdrawn for the purpose of buying three pieces of 40-feet mobile stages for use by Jonathan during mass public speaking events.

The document further revealed that apart from the incredibly inflated sum for the stages, there is currently no evidence that the stages were bought since the money was withdrawn.

Inspector General Of Police 'Sunday Arase" Reduces Governors’ Security Detail

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has reduced the number of police officers attached to governors in the country as part of the reorganization of the force’s functions.

Each governor will now have 62 officers attached to his detail as against the earlier practice where some governors had almost 150 policemen securing them.

Arase made the disclosure at the weekend saying that the police were worried that too many of their officers and men were doing jobs other than their core police duties, yet they were being promoted.

Arase said  “When these people now have to be deployed from these special assignments back to their core duties, they may have lost touch.”

“I assure you that I will leave the police better than I met it at the end of my tenure next year.”

President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier ordered the police to reduce the number of officers attached to dignitaries as orderlies.

[PHOTOS] Bukola Saraki, Dogara Attend UN Conference Of Parliamentary Heads In New-York

Senate President, Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara are currently in New York for the United Nations (UN) Conference of Parliamentary Heads.

Pop Star Miley Cyrus Covers A 'Modest' Elle UK October 2015 Issue

 

The singer who recently covered Marie Claire  and MTV Awards host wore a white Emporio Armani suit with nothing under- showing a bit of flesh, but still covered- for the cover shot.

The star who has launched her second Viva Glam collection for MAC Cosmetics loves to pose nude wore her blonde hair with dark roots slightly tousled in a side part wearing natural make up look and nude lips striking a playful pose.

Chad Sentences Cameroonian Islamist Boko Haram To Death

 

 Mahamat Mustapha Bananaye, a man accused of being a high ranking member of insurgent group Boko Haram, attends his trial in N'Djamena, Chad, August 26, 2015. REUTERS/Moumine Ngarmbassa

Chad, a leading country in a military task force against Boko Haram, has sentenced 10 members of the Islamist militants to death on terrorism charges, the chief prosecutor said on Friday.

"The condemned will be shot," Louampambe Mahouli Bruno said on state television.

Chad's capital N'Djamena, less than 100 kilometres from the Nigerian border, was hit by a series of suicide bombings in June and July that killed more than 40 people.

Chad along with Nigeria is leading the 8,700-strong regional military task force against Boko Haram. Chad's President Idriss Deby has strengthened local anti-terrorism laws and has said that Boko Haram can be destroyed by year end.

The verdict was announced in a closed court room just two days after the trial began and nearly a week ahead of schedule. The people who were sentenced included 30-year-old Cameroonian Mahamat Moustapha, also known as Bana Fanaye, who was named by Chad as the mastermind behind the N'Djamena attacks.

Earlier this week, he pleaded guilty to charges against him, which also included allegations of fraud and drugs and weapon possession, judicial sources said.

Government Pay Less Attention To Nollywood- Comedy Actor 'Osuofia' Says

Popular Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, also known as Osuofia, on Friday urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to formulate policies that would make the Nigerian film industry to contribute to the nation’s economic development.

Osuofia told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the country’s movie industry was capable of contributing more to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if given the necessary support than it was currently doing.

NAN reports that Nollywood, as the Nigerian film industry is christened, is said to be worth about three billion dollars annually, better than Hollywood by volume, and right behind India’s Bollywood.

The actor added that lack of adequate government attention, especially in the fight against piracy, had limited the industry’s contributory potential.

PHOTOS: Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh's Traditional Marriage

Nollywood actress Tontoh Charity Dikeh, who recently did her introduction, finally hits her traditional marriage with her lover boy Oladunni Churchill.
Photos of the latest couple are pasted after the cut...

MUSIC: YQ Teams Up With Ice Prince in Classic Collaboration ‘THAT GIRL’

YQ teams up with multiple award winning rapper, Ice Prince in this classic joint titled 'THAT GIRL'.

The CADILLY Entertainment lead artiste who recently concluded his Europe tour once again displays his amazing vocal dexterity, versatility and knack for good music as he gifts us this very groovy summer jam which was perfectly complemented by Chocolate City's Ice Prince's distinct vocal style and spot on rap.

‘That Girl’ which is a fusion of Pop and Dancehall was produced by budding producer, ill Keys & mixed by the prolific Sossick.

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Twitter/IG: @iam_YQ @IcePrinceZamani @Cadillybaby

MUSIC BurnaBoy - Soke [HipHop Version] prod. @DJMoreMuzic

Another compilation of creativity from the Young Trendy Nigerian DJ/Producer DJMoreMuzic. he has just added some extra flame with this banging hot Hiphop Remix to the Club banger “SOKE” by BurnaBoy

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How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

 

If your children are online, it is crucial that you know what they are doing, when they are doing it, why they are doing it, how they are doing it and who they are doing it with. While the internet is a great place for kids to read educational materials, chat with friends from school and play fun games, it can also be very risky to your child’s emotional well-being and physical safety. The most common activities that kids engage in online is social networking and surfing the net. Here is how to keep your kids safe online…

The Most Common Makeup Mistakes

 

 There is an array of makeup products on the market today and this sometimes makes it hard to find the right products. Even after we find the right foundation, lipstick and eyeliner, we also find that it is so easy to apply these products wrong. However, in order to apply makeup the right way, we first need to discover what the mistakes are so they can be avoided.

Celebrity Sightings: Tyga And Kylie, NeNe Leakes, Karrueche Tran And More

It was a busy night last night in L.A.  This week’s headlining celebrities were out in force to grab dinner from the hottest spots around town.

Above: Kylie Jenner and her beau Tyga hit up 1OAK together.  The couple topped the news this week after being on the list of celebs in hot water for using water during California’s drought.
Also spotted at 1OAK was Chris Brown’s ex Karrueche Tran, Tara Reid and Love & Hip Hop stars Stevie J. and Joseline Hernandez.  The couple announced this week that they’re filming a spin-off with VH1.
Former Real Housewives star NeNe Leakes was all smiles as she left Craig’s restaurant, showing off her longer blonde hair.
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Rob Kardashian Faking Diet So Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian Won’t Cut Him Off Financially

 

Rob Kardashian seems to have turned over a new leaf and is dedicated to losing the 100 plus pounds he has gained over the course of the past year. Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian have been fat-shaming Rob for months, and for those of you who didn’t see the failed intervention during Season 10 of Keeping Up With The Kardashians – Kim and Kris actually threatened to cut off Rob financially if he didn’t seek help and get back in to shape.

Now, Rob seems to be on his best behavior (with a few minor exceptions) – he has reportedly been meeting with a personal trainer, and he and Kim have both bragged on Twitter about taking morning walks together. Rob even took to Instagram and posted a throwback picture of a much skinnier version of himself drinking a milkshake, and joked that was “when it all began.” Over all Rob seems to be making light of his current weight, and very positive about making healthy changes. Is he for real though – or is he just playing his mother and sister.

Rob Kardashian quit the family reality TV show, and is basically a hermit – so he doesn’t get paid for public appearances or endorsements. Not to mention, word on the Internet is that his sock line isn’t doing too hot. So, he really had no choice but to fall in line and follow his family’s orders and start losing weight – because he would never survive without the money that his mother funnels in to his account every month.

A source close to Rob dished, “Rob is saying all the right things to the right people. In front of his family he is gung-ho about his weight loss. But, when no one is around, he could care less. He is just doing what he needs to do in order to get money from his mom. He is totally playing everyone. Rob is not going to change until he is good and ready and it is his decision.”

What do you guys think? Is Rob Kardashian serious about losing weight, or is he playing the Kardashians so they don’t cut him off financially? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Singer Lauryn Hill Arrives Nigeria

American singer and rapper, Lauryn Hill has arrived Nigeria.

The singer arrived the country on Saturday, August 29, 2015 ahead of the reloaded concert scheduled to hold on Sunday, August 30, 2015.

She was spotted with her band members and aides at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos.

The former Fugees star will be performing live in Lagos at Eko Hotels along with her 20-man live band for a ‘reloaded concert.’

Hill's arrival is coming, four months after she failed to appear in the country for an earlier booked show.

The US pop star Lauryn Hill was billed to headline a concert in Lagos, Nigeria but her set was cancelled at the last minute due to a travel disagreement between Lauryn Hill and the show promoter. 

K-Solo Sells Yam On The Street Of Lagos

Nigerian beat maker turned a time singer 'K-Solo', who has produced music for some artists in the music industry of the likes of Timaya, Ruggedman Kefee etc. It was however captured that K-Solo now sells YAM on the street of Lagos. Photos backing the fact are placed after the cut...

MUSIC; Packaging - PuffyTee FT JJcskillz

Legendary producer Puffy Tee who has worked with a lot of artiste producing hits track like “Yahozee” by Olu Maintain, Lorile by X project, Away by VIP, Pamurogo and Aiye by 9ice,  he has also worked wit d likes of Oritse Femi, Davido, JJC, Georgetown, Kabbar, Lkt, Mike Abdul of midnight crew, Funmi Shittu, Monique, not forgetting the classical hit called No AWay by Becca ft MI, and Puffy Tee Your Lover FT The first Africa Female Drummer Ara ,the list goes on JJC Save the Last Dance ,Eru and Feeling you
was Produced By Puffy Tee too not leaving out JJC Skillz New Hit Motiwa By JJc Ft Olamide Produced by PuffY Tee.
Puffy Tee is back again with yet another hit track and this time its a double dose and double powered Track Featuring JJC skills The Nigerian born London & Lagos-based director/ rapper/singer/producer with his superb delivery on this track and puffy Tee killing it on the verses, you will keep this on replay!

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VIDEO: Samklef - Iyin Ft Wizkid, Olamide, Iceprince & Dprince

 

Ace producer @Samklef who dropped two Gospel tracks some days ago is back with a Viral Video of #IYIN
IYIN viral video which features Wizkid, Olamide, Skales, D'prince and Ice Prince talks about the Superstar's past experience in the entertainment industry, some of his past music videos and stage performances.

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45 Nigerians Takes UK’s Chevening Scholarships

The British Government has granted scholarship to 45 Nigerians to study strategic postgraduate courses in different universities in the United Kingdom for one year.
The successful Nigerians, who were picked for the all-expenses-paid programme under the British Chevening Scholarship, were treated to a pre-departure reception by the Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Simon Shercliff in Abuja.
The 45 lucky Nigerians are among the 1500 scholars sponsored globally by the British Government to secure Masters Degrees in their chosen fields in London universities.
Speaking with the departing scholars in Abuja, Shercliff explained that the goal of the British Government in undertaking the scheme was to help train Nigerians to become outstanding leaders in their chose field to play crucial roles in the world.
“What we are doing is a commitment to help Nigeria to train its future leaders and to make them to play crucial roles as world leaders,” the acting High Commissioner, said.
The acting high commissioner announced that Britain was ready to put in more money in training more Nigerians under the Chevening Scholarship, saying that the number of those selected for the programme this year had increased from 13 in 2014.
Shercliff however pleaded with the awardees to return and serve Nigerian at the end of their studies in Britain so as to fulfil the objective of the programme.
The programme is sponsored by the British Foreign and Commonwealth O

CAC, FIRS Move For Electronic Stamping Of Companies’ Documents

 
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is collaborating with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to ensure the integration of e-stamping module into the Commission’s company registration portal (CRP).
The aimed, according to a statement by CAC Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Churchill Williams, is to create a seamless registration process and further reduce time and cost of registration of companies and other post incorporation processes in the country.
Disclosing this at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Abuja, the Registrar-General Bello Mahmud, said that the effort was part of the major reforms in the Commission’s operations, making it possible for customers to pay for stamp duties and stamp their company registration documents electronically on the CAC Company Registration Portal (CRP).
Mr. Bello Mahmud said that customers can stamp their documents on the CRP after completing their forms without manually taking them to the stamp duties office of the Federal Inland Revenue service.
He explained that when fully operational, the Company Registration Portal would serve as a one-stop company’s registration software capable of handling the stamping of incorporation documents, some post incorporation filings and other matters without users stepping out of their homes or offices.
Mahmud said: “The CRP has also eliminated the restrictions of time of the day and day of the week to transact business with the Commission he said, adding that customers can submit their registration applications at anytime including weekends and public holidays

I Was Never Arrested In London For Money Laundering – Olufunso Amosun

 

Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Olufunso Amosun yesterday broke her silence over the recent rumour of her purported arrest and detention in London over alleged laundering of about $US300,000, saying, she was neither arrested nor detained.
The Ogun State First Lady who made her first appearance in public since the rumour of her purported arrest for alleged money laundering in London debunked the claim while answering questions from newsmen in Abeokuta, the state capital, shortly after distributing free milk and other items to hundreds of expectant and lactating mothers at the State Hospital in the Ijaiye area on behalf of the wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari who was the donor.
Amosun’s wife said the allegation was not true and that she was neither arrested nor detained in London or any other part of the world for the alleged money laundering offence or any other crime.
The governor’s wife had been accused of money laundering of about $US300,000, in London . The allegation which went viral on the social media.
To worsen the case, the first Lady was not in the country which almost confirmed the allegation. But, her appearance yesterday at the public function laid the allegation to rest.

Kaduna Plane Crash Left Seven Dead

 

The plane, which took off about 6:30am  from the Dana airport, owned by the Nigeria Airforce, in  Kaduna came down barely a barely 5 minutes at the Kantoma Army Barracks, otherwise known as the NDA barracks around 6am, source told vanguard in Kaduna.
But a top military brass in Kaduna who spoke to Vanguard shortly after leaving the scene of the accident said all on board perished.
He said: “It is true. A dornier 2k plane crashed this morning at the NDA Barracks. There were seven people on board. All of them did not survive. I did not see any casualty from those on the ground. Please lets talk later”.
It was gathered that the Pilot, co-pilot, two engineers and three passengers where on the plane, which was on its way to Abuja.
The Airforce authority are yet to issue a statement on the incident.
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Building Should Not Be Vacant For More Than 6 Months

The international best practice is that no building should remain vacant for more than six months.
Malam Yahaya Yusuf, former Director, Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said this in Abuja on Friday.
Yusuf spoke at a send-off party held in his honour by the staff of the department.
The ex-director said that the number of completed but unoccupied structures in the territory had become a matter of serious concern in the FCT.
He urged the department to sanction such developers.
“The international best practice is that no completed structure is expected to remain unoccupied for more than six months.
“We have submitted a proposal to that effect and we are awaiting its endorsement before we begin implementation and I urge colleagues not to relent on the proposal.
“Sanctions that will arise from that proposal will make it unprofitable for developers to allow their houses to remain unoccupied for too long.

Amber Rose Captured Kissing Rick Ross' Girlfriend's Nipples

 

Amber Rose has just confirmed she could be into women after images of her kissing Rick Ross' girlfriend's breasts landed on the web

Have A Look At The Celebrity Chart Of The MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWADS 2015

You want to find who is sitting next to who at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards? You just clicked the right button.

The name cards revealed on Friday ahead of the VMAs shows list of celebs taking the front row at the 32nd MTV VMAs event expected to be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on August 30, 2015. hosted by Miley Cyrus. The red-carpet show will begin at 6:30 p.m and we got you covered for all the scoops and gist.

Why I'm Still Unmarried At 35 D'banj Speaks

 

Popular Nigerian singer, D'Banj has revealed why he has remained unmarried and without a child at 35-years old.

The energetic singer, who doubles as ONE ambassador in Africa, has disclosed that his career as a musician and his brand as an entertainer has been responsible for his single status at the age of 35.

'I had always thought I would have a child before the age of 30. That fantasy did not become a reality because I wanted to strengthen my brand,' he said during a recent chat with The Punch.

Sadly accepting his status at 35-years old, D'Banj further said, 'While growing up, there were some goals I set for myself and at 35; I have accomplished most of them. Sadly, I have not accomplished the primary goals. The main one is marriage. By now, I thought I would have been married.'

The Kokomaster was however quick to reel out the laudable achievements that has made it impossible for him to get married and have kids at 30.

'I didn’t know I would meet Kanye West while I was dreaming big as a child. But I dreamt that I would go places and people would hear my song all over the world. I also dreamt that Caucasians would dance to my music.

'I dreamt I would top music charts across the world and all that has happened. I have dreamt of performing in front of thousands of people on a global stage and I have achieved that. For all these I am grateful to God,' he reeled out.

D'Banj had been romantically linked with top rated single females that include movie star, Geneveive Nnaji, Jennifer Obayuwana of Polo, billonaire’s daughter, Adama Ndimi and South African diva, Bonang Matheba.

Skype's Founder Sues Ex-RFiancee Over $471,000 Engagement Ring

 

Skype co-founder, Janus Friis, claims he got the picture when he found out his fiancee allegedly cheated on him, and now he's suing to get his expensive engagement ring back.

According to TMZ, Janus Friis claims in a new lawsuit, he got engaged to Maria Louise Joenson, a Danish recording artist who goes by Aura Dione, back in 2013.

As a symbol of his love, he gave her a $471,000 engagement ring, an apartment and cash, but claims there were strings attached to the gifts, they had to seal the deal.

Friis claims he learned she had "multiple affairs and sexual encounters with other men" and broke off the engagement.

So now he wants his ring back, and Friis wants a minimum of $1 million.

There Is So Much Wealth In Nigeria,' U2 Lead Dinger, Bono Speaks

 

On Friday, August 28, 2015, lead singer of U2 and ONE’s co-founder, Bono joined top Nigerian music acts that include D’Banj, Diamond, Banky W and Femi Kuti for the remake of Strong Girl song – a rallying cry for women’s empowerment featuring some of Africa’s top female stars that first got the world dancing in May. Produced by Cobhams Asuquo, the new version of the song that originally featured Selmor Mtukudzi, Waje and Yemi Alade, had the famous musician interacting with Nigerian music stars.

Pulse met with Bono to talk about his views and reasons for the ONE Campaign.

Are you happy with the progress of One.org in Nigeria?

"There is something significant and serious happening in Nigeria now with One.org. We now have more members in Africa than in Europe and the majority of them are in Nigeria"

 "I was in Lagos in support of the Strong Girl project. The women who recorded Strong girl are remarkable"

I May Not Marry My Baby Mama - Rapper Olamide Says

 

Nigerian rapper, Olamide, has opened up on his relationship with his baby mama and long time girlfriend, Adebukunmi Suleiman.

The rapper says though they are still together, he has no plans for marriage now. 

"We’ve been cool from way back and we’ve been together for almost 5 years now. It’s not just some random chic that came around from nowhere. That’s just it. But the question of marrying her, that one is very hard to answer because Olamide is not God. Only God knows tomorrow.”

I Will Re-Marry Soon, Comic Actor Babatunde Omidina 'Baba Suwe' Says

 

Almost six years after the death of his wife, Monsurat Omidina aka Moladun Kenkelewu, popular comic actor, Babatunde Omidina aka Baba Suwe has revealed his plans to remarry.

In a chat with The Punch, Omidina revealed that he has concluded plans to remarry although he's taking his time to choose from his numerous prospective wives.

'When I would get married is nobody’s business. It could be this year or the next but whenever it happens, everybody would know about it. I have numerous prospects that I can pick from. It is not just one person I am eyeing.

'I would soon remarry and it is when I am ready. I know I have numerous female fans and God helps me to handle them well because if one is not careful about women, he could land in trouble. I know how I handle my female fans,' he revealed.

Babasuwe had remained a widower after the sudden death of his wife with whom he had three kids.

Nollywood Actress Rukky Sanda's Boobs Escaped From Loosed Cage At DARK Premiere

 Nollywood actress/producer 'Ruakayat Akinsanya' popularly known as Rukky Sanda got her boobs out for fresh air yesterday August 28 at the premiere of her film DARK at the Silverbird Galleria V.I. Rukky Sanda was supported by families, friends, and colleagues in the industry.
Below are the photos of her boobs seeing the public eyes escaping the vest on a black shining lovely skirt, and some other supporters after the cut...