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Extended 3-minutes footage of Jay Z/Solange fight released (watch)

Posted: 12 May 2014 01:09 PM PDT

TMZ has obtained an extended version of the elevator footage which shows Solange continuing her attack on Jay Z for 2 more minutes. I can't believe Beyonce just stood there and watched as her sister attacked her partner of 12 years...me I don't think I will let this happen o. You go through me, you don't touch my man...except you are fighting for me...but even at that sef. Watch the extended version above. Meanwhile, it's been revealed that Solange has mental health issues so...



In July 25, 2013, Sandra Rose wrote:
The truth is out. For years, Hollywood insiders have whispered about Solange Knowles's closely guarded secret: bipolar disorder. Beyonce's younger sister has reportedly controlled her mood disorder with medications. But even after multiple medication adjustments she is still having issues controlling her erratic moods. Earlier this week Solange abruptly cancelled the European dates of her concert tour to remain close to her doctors here in the states

Photos of Jay Z and Beyonce after Solange elevator attack

Posted: 12 May 2014 12:34 PM PDT

Beyonce and Jay Z attended the Nets game on Saturday May 10th, six days after Solange physically attacked the music mogul in an elevator after the Met Gala on Monday night. And it looks like they are OK (or at least pretending to be) as they shared some PDA in the front row. See more pics after the cut...

Gleehd Foundation launches spring exchange programs to empower emerging African leaders

Posted: 12 May 2014 11:57 AM PDT



As part of her ongoing efforts to provide a fillip to the Empowerment and Development of Emerging Leaders and Professionals across Africa, GLEEHD Foundation in partnership with Common Cause Africa Canada, NIDO Europe, Piety Inc., Amandla Consulting and the A.D King Foundation launched her Spring Exchange Program and Delegations to the United States, Spain and Canada for May, June, July 2014 respectively. Continue...
 


The Foundation's exchange programs and delegation provides an opportunity for African's Emerging Leaders and Professionals to interact with their counterparts in other developed nation, build new relationships, expand their network, synergise to achieve their dreams and learn best practises. The delegations mission usually includes interaction with government officials, political leaders, business leaders and representatives of social movements and NGOs, as well as visits to research institutes, leading global firms and places of historical interest.

According to Dayo Israel "Through a combination of workshops, site visits, and volunteer service, all in collaboration with grassroots NGOs, participants will learn and act on numerous key development and economic issues, including but not limited to: youth participation, tackling extreme poverty, social entrepreneurship, innovation, SME Development, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Strategic Management, Trade and Investment, Social Media and Lean start-up."

Started in 2002 when the Foundation's first delegation visited the United Kingdom in partnership with Atlantic College South Wales, British Airways, and with the support of the British Council and KIND Nigeria; the Foundations exchange program alumni have continued to become successful leaders in field.





Recently, GLEEHD Foundation's Africa Director Dayo Israel, Senator Babajide Omoworare and Valerie Agodo – Senior Trade Development Manager for UK Trade & Investment commissioned a 5 colour speed master Heidelberg Machine (Printer) purchase from the UK at a very discount rate by one of the GLEEHD/AFARA Delegation Alumnus Mr Segun Oladogba of Equal Promotion Ltd. 

Another Alumni Stephen Oguntoyinbo; a delegate to the Foundation's Emerging Leaders Delegation to Atlanta in September 2013 received an all-expenses paid one month internship with BOP TV Atlanta as a result of his participation on the program and now heads the TV stations Africa operations from Nigeria. 

"While in Spain, Participants will meet with leading private sector organisations, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Spanish today. Delegates will also acquire skills and capacity to achieve their goals and that of their organisations and will exchange experiences and strategies to empower their community and to implement local actions on return back to their home country." Said Mr Iduh, NIDO Spain Coordinator.



While in Canada, the delegation is expected to meet with Public and Private Sector Leaders and development organizations, including African Diaspora Organisations; The Canadian Parliament, Canadian International Trade Vision, Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Apathy is Boring, AIESEC Canada, Global Vision, Global Youth Action Network, Canadian Council on Africa, Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE), Canada-Nigeria Trade Council (CNTC), Bombardier (World's largest manufacturer of planes), Me to We, Youth for Transparency International, Global Youth Coalition, the Nigerian High Commission Ottawa and other stakeholders, said Ambassador Babalola, Executive Director of CommonCauseAfricaCanada. 

Chief Executive of the A.D King Foundation Atlanta; Dr. Babs Onabanjo promised "During the Atlanta Delegation, participants would visit and interact with leaders at the Georgia State Capitol, World of Coca-Cola (Coca Cola Global HQ), Black on Purpose Studio, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Martin Luther King Center and the CNN Global Headquarters. They would also participate in training programs with certificates from the Clark Atlanta University as well as interact with Government and Business Leaders in Atlanta. Delegates to Atlanta would also be hosted to a gala dinner with members of the Martin Luther King's Family."

 



In all cities, delegates would also be hosted to a reception by the Nigerian Embassy in the host city, during which participants would be issued their certificates of participation.
According to the program officer Dame Adekunle, "We are committed to providing high quality experiences to all participants.  We believe that our exchange program offers significantly greater benefits than independent travel so we have done everything possible to minimize the costs to participate in this program".
In Canada, delegates would be based at Residence Inn by Marriott-Ottawa Airport while in Madrid and Atlanta; delegates would be based at the Crowne Plaza Hotel by Madrid and Atlanta airport respectively.

Dates are:
Spain: 1 – 7 June, 2014; application deadline: 14 May, 2014
Canada: 22 – 28 June 2014, application deadline: 16 May, 2014
Atlanta: 13 – 19 July 2014, application deadline: 13 June, 2014
The delegation is expected to include Entrepreneurs, Young Leaders, Inventors, Innovators, Authors, Emerging Leaders in Public Service and Foreign Policy, Emerging Leaders in the Private Sector, Young Civil Society Leaders, and Leaders from various parts of Africa, and open to everyone. Interested delegates are advised to register on the foundation's website www.gleehdfoundation.organd www.gleehdfoundation.org.uk

Video: Beyonce's sister Solange physically attacks Jay Z, spits on him

Posted: 12 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT

Beyonce's sister Solange attacked Jay Z in an elevator...kicking, swinging at him and even spitting on him and it was captured on surveillance video. They were trying to keep it quiet but TMZ has obtained the video. How disrespectful Solange! Her elder sister's husband? And what's with Beyonce not trying to calm her sister down? Read the full report from TMZ below...
Jay Z was ferociously assaulted by Beyonce's sister Solange  ... who was wildly kicking and swinging at him inside an elevator ... and the attack was captured on surveillance video ... obtained by TMZ.
According to our sources, it all went down at a Met Gala after party last week at the Standard Hotel in NYC.  In the video ... Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange step into the elevator ... and then Solange goes crazy, screaming at Jay before unleashing a violent attack. A large man -- who appears to be a bodyguard -- attempts to hold Solange back, but she manages to connect at least 3 times.  At one point Solange throws a kick and Jay grabs her foot, but never attempts to strike her.  Beyonce stands by without getting physically involved. It's unclear what triggered the fight.
And this is interesting.  When you look closely, you see the bodyguard hit the emergency stop switch on the 12th floor -- mid fight -- presumably to keep the fight private.
All three walked out of the building together -- Solange looks pissed -- but while Bey and Solange get in one car ... security walks Jay to a different one. 
See the video after the cut...





See photos of Beyonce, Jay Z and Solange leaving the building after the fight inside the elevator. Beyonce and Solange went into one car together while Jay left in his own SUV. See video


Beyonce leaves hotel with sister after Solange attacks Jay Z. Video below

Photos: SSS parades Nyanya bus park bombers

Posted: 12 May 2014 10:01 AM PDT

The State Security Service at a press conference this afternoon May 12th at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, paraded five people they say carried out the first Nyanya bombing on April 14th that killed over 70 people.

SSS officials say the five-man terrorist gang confessed to carrying out the act and would soon be charged to court. Find their full their names and more pics after the cut...



Suspected Boko Haram members: Ahmad Rufai Abubakar (left) Muhammadu Sani, Ishaq Adamu (centre), Yusuf Yau Saidu and Anas Isah (right) that masterminded the April 14th bomb attack at Nyanya park.

Onyeka Onwenu expresses reservations on missing girls, calls out Wole Soyinka

Posted: 12 May 2014 09:17 AM PDT

Iconic singer Onyeka Onwenu, who is the current DG of National Centre for Women Development,  was a guest on Channels TV Sunrise programme this morning Monday May 12th where she spoke about the missing Chibok girls. She expressed her reservations about the case and also called out Professor Wole Soyinka for referring to the First Lady as 'that woman' in the interview he had with CNN's Christiane Amanpour. 
What am saying is that, is it at this time we have to vilify the person of the First Lady who did the right thing by inviting these people? A lot of that has gone on and I take offense at this even as a woman. When I hear someone like Wole Soyinka referring to her on CNN as that woman, something in me boils because there is a lack of respect for women. This has happened not just with this first lady but with every single first lady and perhaps its when they have passed away or when they've left office that we suddenly realize the contributions that they've made and these women work very hard and care and love this country so it really offends me to see her vilified and I was at those meetings and at no point did she say Oh I don't believe the girls were taken." Ms Onwenu said.
For those who can't watch the video, I transcribed it. Find the full interview after the cut...


When asked why we had to wait this long before all of this protest, Ms Onwenu replied;
"Well thank God for the protest. The protest has helped us to focus attention on what is going on. Its so saddening what is happening. I find it difficult to talk about it because I would want to cry and there is a great deal of frustration and anger that this has festered, that's for sure and also that some people are politicizing it. This Boko Haram issue has been politicized for a long time and I think we ought to be careful about that. There should be no name calling at this stage. What this should do for us is to bring us together. Yes mistakes were made along the line, no government is perfect, no people are perfect. We are not but this is a time for us to rally support and come together, lets find these girls. We welcome everyone's contribution that is constructive but if it is not constructive please keep it aside. We don't really need it at this stage."
Asked if there has been any zeal to arrest the situation before now, she responded;
"I think so. When all this started, the government did not come out to speak on the efforts it was making but I don't think any government would come out and give you the nitty-gritty of their operation. That would be giving out too much to the enemy and when the first lady gathered a group of women together in her office, it was out of that frustration of "what is the information" because we were not having enough information at that point about these girls. Number 1. Who are these girls? They must have names. They registered for WAEC, they filled forms. Where are the parents? Its not enough to go to the streets to demonstrate, come let us discuss, lets find solution, lets ask questions? and a number of questions did come up. The Principal, where were you? Were there any supervision for the girls? No Headmistress, No Dorm mistress and how come these girls were left in a situation where there was no light, no generator, no security and they were allowed to spend time in that hostel and also there were boys registered to take their exam in that centre, where were the boys? And why were the girls gathered and left in a situation were no security was provided for them and the agencies say they were not aware that the girls were there. Madam Principal, at what point did you know something was going wrong in your domain and wherever you were, who did you contact? You waited until the following day. So many questions were agitating our minds.Who would provide these information. WAEC said they had the list, they brought out the names of the girls. Ok Madam Principal do you have a list? Oh no its in my hotel and when you get it, there are names of over 60year old people who are on that list! What is going on?
Asked if she was sure about the fact that some people on the list were actually 60 years, she said;
"Yes, Yes and there was a letter written by the Minister of Education asking that the girls in remote areas be brought together in Maiduguri for the exams and since security could not be assured, bring them together. Some of the state Governors did not respond and some said we can provide security and that was not the situation. These letters are there in black and white.
Asked how many girls are missing, she said
"I don't know. I don't know. These are the questions we were asking and I think our government needs to investigate this thoroughly and find out where the disconnect happened because this is a matter of calling up the records. You have the pictures besides  the names and you can identify who are those taking these exams and we have to ask those questions and we have to ask not just the FG. We have to ask the state government, we have to ask the Local Government. At what point did you find out that there was these movements? Who did you tell? And if you contacted the Military or the SSS tell us and why did they not do something. These number of young girls that were taken away were taken in lorries. The lorries were parked in a kilometer and a half away from the school and they had to walked a long distance. Who saw them? What did you do? These are the questions that we ought to be asking. I hope that at the end of the day, all this that is happening because I am a firm believer that all things work together for good. I think this is going to help this country to streamline our security operations, to streamline information gathering, to streamline what we do when there is an emergence. Its also going to expose a lot of things because I believe mistakes were made along the line and those mistakes, some were made by the Federal government but certainly by the state and Local government. And instead of pointing fingers, lets put our heads together and say lets not make the mistakes again.
Asked if the state security officers have explained how the girls were moved considering the state is under 24-hour curfew, she said;
"I am in total agreement with you and I think we need to ask all these questions. What am saying is that, is it at this time we have to vilify the person of the First Lady who did the right thing by inviting these people? A lot of that has gone on and I take offence at this even as a woman. When I hear someone like Wole Soyinka referring to her on CNN as that woman, something in me boils because there is a lack of respect for women. This has happened not just with this first lady but with every single first lady and perhaps its when they have passed away or when they've left office that we suddenly realize the contributions that they have made and these women work very hard and care and love this country so it really offends me to see her vilified and I was at those meetings and at no point did she say Oh I don't believe the girls were taken. What we were doing was fact finding and thank God because most of the information that we do have has come from. Why pick on her and start vilifying her because she is a woman? I think that's wrong because she has done very well and  even for me at some point in the meeting, I just wanted to put away the camera and have myself a cry because that was the mood e were in"
The video below...
 

Singer Tank puts gay pastor who sent him peen pics on blast

Posted: 12 May 2014 08:44 AM PDT

When will some gay people learn not to mess with some straight people? A person claiming to be a minister with Church of God in Christ sent unsolicited penis pics to R&B singer Tank and he put the guy on blast by splashing it all over social media. Of course Tank later took it down, but not until the pics have made the rounds. See the censored version after the cut...

Police issue statement on killing of Oyoma Edewor

Posted: 12 May 2014 07:18 AM PDT

33 year old Oyoma Edewor was shot dead on Saturday night by Sgt. Otene Godwin in the Festac area of Lagos. Find the release, signed by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer Ngozi Braide, below..
Shooting Incident: REF: F/NO.355272 Sgt. Otene Godwin
The Lagos State Command has arrested one Sgt. Otene Godwin with F/No. 355272 attached to Area 'E' Command for allegedly shooting one Oyema Edewor.
The incident occurred on May 10th, 2014 about 2300hrs along Alakija area of Festac Town. Sgt. Otene abandoned his duty post as the Station Guard at Area 'E' Command and left for Alakija area where the unfortunate incident occurred.
The sergeant is already in police custody and circumstances surrounding the shooting incident is being investigated. Continue...
The Nigeria Police is a disciplined organization and will never tolerate any act of indiscipline from its members.

The Commissioner of Police Lagos State CP Umar A. Manko mni wishes to use this medium to appeal to members of the public to remain calm and maintain peace as justice will definitely be done. He also assures the deceased family that investigation will be concluded in good time.
  
NGOZI C. BRAIDE DSP,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
LAGOS STATE COMMAND,
IKEJA.

Pest Control & Fumigation training by Rotimax in Lagos, PH & Eket

Posted: 12 May 2014 06:49 AM PDT

Rotimax cleaning multiservices is a foremost and consistent cleaning and pest control company offering professional service in private homes ,business offices,warehouses,manufacturing companies.hospitality and health sector,airline and shipping companies,oil servicing firms and more.We supply pest control equipments and chemicals anywhere in Nigeria. Continue...




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Pest control business is a lucrative business in Nigeria with relatively low start-up cost, but professional skills and adequate training is necessary to qualify for a state or federal license.
 
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AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima finally replies Clarion Chukwura

Posted: 12 May 2014 06:42 AM PDT

A few weeks ago, actress Clarion Chukwura, released a statement criticizing Ibinabo Fiberisima's actions as the president of Actors Guild of Nigeria. She later granted a few interviews taking a swipe at Ms Fiberesima. The AGN president has finally responded. See a statement she released this afternoon below...
My Dear Chief Clarion Chukwurah,
I bring you peace and warm felicitation from the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), a Guild that I would like for the purpose of emphasis to re-describe as the only umbrella body for Screen Actors in Nollywood, with a conservative estimate of over five million members spread across 35 states in Nigeria including FCT Abuja.
I bring you greetings from the leadership of a Guild that has in the last two years been repositioned as the pride of its members, Nollywood and the foremost Guild in the continent of Africa.

I was away on a short vacation when my attention was drawn to two publications (one an open letter and the other an interview) credited to your very respected self, where you cast a lot of aspersions on myself and where you resorted, because of your inordinate ambition to become President of the Guild, to feeding the general public with deceit and falsehood.

Ordinarily I would not have replied you openly, because I personally do not join issues with my colleagues- whether junior or senior on the pages of the paper or on social media. Besides, as President, I should be seen to be uniting Members of the Guild and not causing disaffection, as your unfortunate outburst set out to do.

However it is for the purposes of correcting the falsehood and erroneous impression that your very unfortunate and jaundiced views might create in the minds of members of the Guild, stakeholders and the public that I write you.

But in replying you Ma, I will restrain myself from employing foul words like you did. You are my senior in all respect, and I want to respect that fact, even though I expected that you would have, as someone who claimed in one of the publications that 'we are close', reached out to me if you have anything against my person or the office of President of the AGN.

Therefore, I will try and stay on the issues you raised and would gloss over some of the petty issues, like my not being qualified to be President of the AGN and I ask, what qualification it takes to be President of the AGN? You seem not to be conversant with the constitution of the Guild you aspire to lead. For your information and with all modesty, I am a graduate and have been an active, financial and card-carrying member of the Guild for a decade and half.

I rose through the rank and file in the Guild till I became the Rivers state Chairman, Senior Special Adviser to the President and by the special Grace of God the National President. Besides, I have also put in close to a decade and half as an actress and I have even funded productions in Nollywood. So, I wonder what else I need to qualify me to be elected as President of the AGN.

Having said that, if one thing has become clear about your intentions, it is that you are just being hysterical and you have decided to raise the specter of 'politrickal' divide to prepare the way for your next course of action- which is to assume Leadership of the Guild. And I ask, which Guild? "The same AGN that you openly declared was non-existent or the one you failed to join until a few days ago because of your intent to contest the Presidency. But you needn't go that far Ma. I am very accessible. Members of the guild can attest to that. If you truly mean well and had all those great ideas to share, all you would have done was to avail yourself of the various platforms that we have in the Guild to call me to order or when we met face to face at the Sun Awards. Better still you would have even sent for me and those who know me, knows that I would have honoured the call knowing how much I value the contribution and support of time tested professionals like you in our quest to move the Guild to greater heights. But you didn't do any of these. Instead you decided to engage in a macabre dance and I have sworn never to clap for you. The reason I am writing you is simply because I want to set the records straight so it doesn't appear that my silence means consent.

Madam, I gleaned from your incoherent attacks that your grouse with me was that I didn't ask President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for support on issue of legislation that, quoting younow ''could bring all the screen actors in Nigeria under one single body so that an enabling environment could be put in place for casting agencies for jobs for actors''. Your other grouse was that I also asked for 'a political appointment' (did you say 'a political appointment') and a National secretariat in Abuja. You were also bellyaching because you said I led a delegation that didn't include veterans. Thankfully you commended me for succeeding, quoting you now, ''in a very commendable field which is accessing an appointment to see the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at a time like this when the President is engaged in all fronts''. I thank you for at least recognizing that we were the ones who sought audience with Mr. President and not that we went there by some arrangement, I mean like what used to obtain.

But Madam, I am not sure you listened to my address to Mr. President. You mischievously picked one aspect of the entire address that you wanted to use to score your cheap political points and left out the thrust of my address to Mr. President.
For the purpose of clarity, I don't know whether those who reported the visit to you told you that I mentioned to Mr. President in clear terms that my ultimate objective as President of the guild is to deliver better professional and financial opportunities for my members, provide for their long-term welfare (as the acting career can be a precarious one), source support in the areas of finance, funding, provision of standard production equipment for use by our members and the corresponding training facilities and also improve the livelihoods of our actors whilst making the future of our industry more sustainable.
I don't know whether the misguided and disgruntled elements that I suspect are fanning the embers of hate between us and who like a member of my EXCO suggested, are beating the wrong rhythms for you to dance to, mentioned to you that I told Mr. President unequivocally that we have found it difficult to make any headway as a Guild and an industry because of lack of adequate legislation, scanty public funding policies andprofessional training and the near lack of production infrastructure and distribution mechanism? Did they mention to you that I told Mr. President that piracy has prevented the industry from reaching its full economic potential and that one of the focus of the visit to Aso Villa is get Mr. President to direct the enactment of a legislation that will enable actors who play a very significant role in bringing a script to screen, derive tangible benefits from their work and enough security to envisage making a living from it?
Did you hear that I complained about the dire need of a modern and responsive legal environment that will guarantee social and intellectual property rights for members and the entire industry? Were you also told that I complained about the inadequacies of our copyright act and the insufficiency of the criminal sanctions for piracy and other copyright infringements and that I urged a comprehensive reform of our copyright system so that producers can continue to remain in business and that way we can create more jobs for our members?
Were you also informed that I asked Mr. President to direct the relevant Government agencies to negotiate and sign the countless co-production treaties that exist between Nigeria and several countries for the benefit of our members and the Nigerian motion picture industry? Maybe you didn't know that our inability as an industry to sign co-production treaties is the invisible ceiling that has hindered and ordered the structured international development of the film industry and the subsequent loss of potential Foreign Direct Investment and its positive impact on job creation. Most of our members cannot work outside of our shores because of the lack of production treaties. Even when they work, to secure work permit is difficult.
I wonder why they also forgot to mention to you that I implored Mr. President to see to the full implementation of the revised National Film Policy (NFP) and to present the bill on the setting up of the Motion Picture Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MOPPICON) as an Executive bill that should speedily be passed into law. You talked about us asking for a legislation that will compel all actors to come under one umbrella, but wouldn't it be appropriate to use the opportunity of that AUGUST visit to Mr. President to ask that we have a common body that will regulate the motion picture practice in the country and that way help in addressing some of the industry's structural deficiencies? I have heard you argue
about the AGN transforming into a union. We have explored that and we are constantly reminded that we cannot become a union because of certain structural deficiencies in the industry which is why we are hoping that with MOPPICON that will be backed by law, the AGN will have a seat in council and that way we can seek to: negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements that establish equitable levels of compensation, benefits, and working conditions for our members. Then too, we will be able to like our counterpart in America- The Screen Actors Guild, collect compensation for exploitation of recorded performances of our members, and provide protection against unauthorized use of those performances; and preserve and expand work opportunities for its members. All that plan is in progress ma, but how would you know if all some of you want to do is to be arm chair members.
I raised all of these issues in my speech. But you didn't even acknowledged them, instead you gave the impression that all I went to the villa to do was to ask for an office for the Guild and to ask to be given a political appointment. And I ask, what is wrong in asking for an office for the Guild in the country's capital territory? As an affiliate of the Federation of International Actors (FIA), wouldn't it be more prestigious to receive our international visitors in a befitting secretariat that is in the seat of Government?
I understand the point you make about my not taking 'veterans' on the delegation. Oh you wanted to be on the delegation, right? But how can you possibly be on the delegation when you have blatantly refused to identify with the Guild. My Exco and I and even the Board of Trustees, have tried as much we can to get those of you in the veteran class involved in the activities of the Guild. We created a veteran forum since some of you complained that you would not like to be holding meetings with those some of you consider 'up starts' and 'interlopers' but each time we call a meeting either directly or indirectly only very few people show up. But we won't relent. We shall continue to reach out to those of you in that class and I make bold to say that some veterans were part of the delegation to the VILLA.

And to correct you ma, I didn't ask Mr. President for 'a political appointment' as you have been mouthing. I thanked Mr. President for the few consideration he has made in appointing some practitioners into key Government positions and requested for more of such appointments in line with our expressed desire to have more of our creative people in government and in politics so we can be able to have people that will influence legislation that will be for the betterment of the industry. I have attended meetings where most people in Government think that all we are good for is beauty and glamour and no brain. So what is wrong in asking that our members be given an opportunity to contribute their quota to national development? What is wrong in asking that someone as experienced as you heads an agency like the Film Corporation so you can bring about the change we desire?
You also asked that I resign my appointment as President of the AGN because Mr. President graciously appointed me to serve on the Governing Board of the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC). Well it may interest you to note that the appointment was in my personal capacity and it is a part time appointment as we are only expected to sit four times in a year, maximum. However, It was only a coincidence that the appointment was announced days after the visit to the Villa. But I had been intimated long before the inauguration of the board that I have been nominated to serve on the board of one of the agencies in the Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism. If the other artistes that have been appointed on merit into part time positions have not stopped acting as it were, why should I resign? AGN is governed by a constitution and by verbal pronouncements. My appointment is rather another achievement for our Industry.

You spoke too about our not being able to achieve anything as an Exco since we were elected in 2012. I doubt whether you have been around. If you have been, then you must have been shut out of developments in the industry. Indeed if any one should be accused of nothing bringing anything new to the AGN table, it should not be Ibinabo because even duly registered and committed members and the Board of Trustees can attest to the fact that I have led an EXCO that has never wavered in our attempt at repositioning the Guild for effectiveness and service delivery. I will only for the purpose of setting records straight listthe following as some of the steps that we have taken to move the Guild forward since we assumed office a little near two years ago:
1. We united and are still in the process of uniting all warring factions within the Guild
2. We built a new multimedia website, www.actorsguildnigeria.org
3. We commenced for the first since the establishment of the Guild a Health Management Plan and Insurance Scheme for members.
4. We commenced the first ever veteran's meeting series across all the six-geo political zones.
5. We have been able to change the skewed perception about the Guild to a more positive and purposeful Actors Guild both to the general public, Government and the Press.
6. We have built a more permanent and sustainable membership Database.
7. We have acquired an 18 setter bus for the Guild
8. We have Introduced an inter-ethnic cultural festival (Drama, Dance and Poetry) amongst the state chapters to unite all members.
9. We have Introduced lifestyle benefits discount for members on travel, holidays, shops on groceries, restaurants.
10. We are in the process of getting legislation to guide and protect the Actors in Nigeria.
11. We are in talks with NBC and Nigerian copyright Commission on residual payments to Actors in Nigeria.
12. We also are in talks with other Guilds and Associations in the industry on the need to unionize.
13. We successfully attended Afro-FIA Congress meeting with two member delegation in South Africa
14. We commenced the new manual revalidation across the states
15. We successfully relocated Abia Chapter to the state capital Umuahia as provided by the constitution
16. We successfully began the implementation of the Health Plan as members are now enjoying the scheme (HMO)
17. We successfully conducted electionsin State chapters that are due.
18. We paid for National Office for 2013/2015
19. We purchased a brand new HDV camera and accessories for the Guild to support productions of state chapters as well as members.
20. We hosted one of our esteemed members, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde for her achievements especially being listed as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
21. We attended the 70th Birthday ceremony of Fabian Adibe in Owerri with the BOT Secretary. We launched his book for the sum of N100, 000 on behalf of AGN
22. We have produced new Visa identity cards for members.
23. We commenced periodic skills improvement training across the geo political zones starting from South and North central.
24. The National President represented FIA to talk about the rights of an actor in Africa during WIPO organized, ECOWAS Ministerial conference in Abidjan, Cote'd voire
25. As a result of her presentation, the AGN President was invited to Ghana by the Hon. Minister of Culture, Tourism and Arts to help fine-tune her presentation to the Parliament.
26. ECOWAS Ministers of Culture also adopted her paper to be included the in the draft recommendation for the rights and welfare of the Actor as recommended in Beijing Treaty and to be ratified by ECOWAS member Nations.
27. We have applied for Project Nollywood training fund to build capacity in the Guild.
28. We also requested for fund for film production from the production unit of the same project.
29. I initiated Drama support funding for state chapters to the tune of 100,000 naira per chapter to encourage and build new talents
30. We have completed research on setting up of AGN resource centre and a library for members and researchers.
31. We have just drafted compressive contract and are discussing with producers on the implementation
32. Held a National Congress successfully in Minna, Niger State on 13th – 15th December 2013.
33. Visited the President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, FRN to request for proper restructuring of the industry and investiture him as the Grand Patron, Actors Guild of Nigeria
In surmising, I would like to strongly advice that we keep politics aside and work towards building faith in the possibility of transforming the Guild to the foremost Guild in the world. On my part I promise to do my best and act by the oath of office I took and the allegiance I pledged to defend the constitution of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. I also pledge to continue to lead an EXCO that will work assiduously at enforcing membership revalidation and ensuring that members sign into the health plans.
My immediate plan is to introduce our new code of ethics, improve on more welfare package and also furnish the present National Secretariat to standard, launch the new motto of AGN- 'Face of Nollywood', with approval of the BOT, open a new National Office in the FCT, Abuja, Complete elections in all States that are due, organize more training programmes for members across state chapters and zones, continue with paying courtesy visits to Patrons and would be patrons and embark on fund raising drive for the Guild. With time permitting, we shall also launch a comprehensive pension plan for members, launch a benevolent fund and encourage more productions across zones to help members achieve their dreams

Thank you for finding time to read from me and do accept the assurances of my highest Regards

SIGNED
Ibinabo Fiberesima
President Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN)
#BringBackOurGirls

Charly Boy opens up about late dad in new interview

Posted: 12 May 2014 05:59 AM PDT

Charly Boy lost his dad Justice Chukwudifu Oputa on May 4th. In this interview, he opens up about his dad's illness, the battle to save him and his last words to him before he passed on. Read below.

Q. Do you wish God kept your father a little bit longer?
Ans: Before Nko, but his time was up and he had to answer the call. He lived a good life. He was outstanding, totally different and I am so very proud that he was my father. Even though in the beginning I rebelled against all he stood for,  it all eventually caught up with me, and as I matured over the years I found out that he had done me so much good. For sure I'm going to miss him like mad, but I have wonderful memories to tie me over.
Q. At the point when you wrote the prayer request letter for your dad, did you harbor any fears that your father may be spending his last days on earth?
Ans: He was in the village when he was hit by stroke on the 14th of February, 2014. At about 3.30pm, I got a call from one of his aids informing me of what had happened. It was a  Friday, one of my daughters had just come back from the US a few days before. So I sent her and my kid brother immediately to Owerri to asses the situation till I get myself together to arrive on Monday. My brother, I didn't sleep from Friday to Monday morning. I was in a trance, the worse sized my mind. I cried when I was alone, in my household it was as if he had already passed, my father had never been sick, ever. It was the most painful time in my life, the thought of loosing my father, my best friend was too much to deal with. But typical me, by Monday as I headed to the airport to catch the flight to Owerri, I was mentally ready for the worst. By the time I saw my father in the hospital, I was devastated, it took all the courage to hold back the tears. Then I knew it was down hill from there. I knew it was a matter of time, but I was ever determined to do all I could for my best friend. Since childhood I have always had that sharp instinct, intuition or premonition about things and people. I should have been dead long time ago, living the kind of life I had lived, but I have survived because of this gift from God.

Q: Were you beside your father when he spent his last moments on earth?
Ans: He died in my house, too bad it wasn't in my arms. After the hospital stabilised him, we were advised by the doctors to take him home and give him the care he needs to nurse him back to life, but I knew that age was not on his side, my father is over 97yrs. On Sunday the 4th of May I went down to his quarters to see him, he had not been eating properly. As I went on my usual round to see him and crack a few jokes before I go do my thing, I noticed he was unusually weak. As soon as I entered his room, he beckoned on me to come. As I bent over to kiss his forehead, he said to me," Am sorry Charles" I asked for what? I couldn't imagine that with his state of health all my father was thinking about was all the money I was spending to give him the best care and the love I showered on him, he was worrying about me? Hummmm. At that point I just laughed and said to him, "daddy get well soon so I won't send you a bill you cannot pay" I asked the nurse, to give him his bath, while I go and do same and when I come back, I will feed him myself. I was just getting dressed after my bath when the nurse called me to say I should come down quickly. At that point I knew what I have been getting myself ready for, has finally happened. I thank God that I not only spent quality time with him, we became almost inseparable.

Q: What were his last words before he passed on?
Ans: am sorry Charles.

Q :While he was still bedridden, was he still concerned about the many troubles and challenges the common man on the streets and our country Nigeria is facing?
Ans: Trust him, always thinking about other people more than himself. I guess that's where I got that from too. I remember our most recent discussion after the bombing that killed a lot of innocent people in Nyanya as we were watching the news together. I asked him, why are we the way we are. I can't forget his profound answer."Most Nigerians are incapable of Deep thoughts" He always complained about how bad things were getting and why we can't seem to get it together, so his comfort was in all the advocacy work I did, trying to add value to my environment and all I have been trying to do for and with the frustrated Nigerian youths. Most of the time he had come to many of my functions and workshop. That's one reason he had a lot of respect for what I represented. I guess in a round about way, he wished he was me, craving for the opportunity to change his environment. He was all the time troubled about the state of the nation.

Q:Tell us about the concert you plan to stage for your late father?
Ans: My father without a doubt was a great man. Actually the last of the Titans. When people who come to see me, say sorry to me. I correct them by demanding they say congrats to me. Here is a man who has led a good life, who stood for Justice especially for the common man, who stuck to one wife for over 70yrs. Am having Nollywood come down to Oguta, the cream of Nigerian musicians, the hard riders biker club from PourtHarout, Nigerians will be there. I expect Daddy Shoky, Felix Duke, TerryG, Dr Alban, Davido, Duncan Mighty, indeed it will be a grand celebration of a damn GooooooooD Life. People go bow, dem go hear am.


Q: What really is the essence behind the concert. Is it basically to celebrate the life and times of your father?
Ans: Haba! Don't you think I should celebrate this great Man? I know we Nigerians to dey forget people wey dey try for our country. I will never let Nigerians forget my father's contribution to this country especially in the judiciary. Nigerians go hear am, it will be a carnival in short.

Q: Aside the concert, do you have any other plans to immortalise him?
Ans: Yes, I pray that the Federal Government gets it right this time, he deserves to be immortalised. For me CharlyBoy, in my own crazy ways and unusual approach you can be sure that I will make my Fada live forever. You watch.

Q: In your own opinion, do you think the Oputa panel headed by your father and set up by Obasanjo to look into human rights cases during the military era really served its purpose?
Ans: Your guess is as good as mine, how could it have served any purpose when it was tossed under the bed. I don't just get it, it's like sending someone on a wild goose chase. But I have a different mind set about it all. It was the Truth and Reconciliation panel, and in a round about way, it opened our eyes to all the atrocities of the past. It got people  talking, which is a good thing.

Q: What do you miss most about him?
Ans: So much my guy, I don't know if you can get it if you have never been there. I loved my father to bits, he was like my hero. He dared to be different like me, he was like no other, like me. I will miss our regular evening provoking conversations, when he would  come over to my part of the house, as I serve him his small stout while I drink my coke and we would talk endlessly about many things under the sun. I will miss his company especially all the times he accompanied  to different shows. Full of wisecracks, he made life's journey so simple and uncomplicated, he exemplified the significance of life. Head or tall I know he  indisputably deserves the heavenly gift of paradise.

Q: Did you in any way use his name to open doors that sometimes proved difficult?
Ans: As Charly Boy there was never a time any door or doors proved difficult for me, half of my contact and the people I know, my father could never have known them. Since from the day he was made a judge, my father lived a secluded life, he didn't socialise much and never asked anybody for a favour. The respect he has for me before he died was as a result that I didn't need him for anything what so ever. After he retired as a judge 90percent of the outings he did was with me. All the comedy shows that happened in the past 8yrs in Abuja he attended them with me. He loved going out with me and getting involved with my work. Even at his age, I have severally taken him on bike rides. I know there are a lot of people out there who wouldn't want to still give me my credit, but that's not for me to worry about. Charlyboy has opened doors my late father can't open period.

Q: How do you feel being fatherless?
Ans: I have joined the club of the fatherless people, I hope that one day they will make me their President. If you know how close we became, you will feel very sorry for me. But am up to the challenge, now I have my mother to concentrate on. She was my first love anyways before my father got into my good books. So all the love and care will be transferred to her full time. Thank God am not an Orphan yet, that would have been serious problem.

Q: What are those fine qualities you inherited from your father?
We stood for justice especially for the common man. We are both deep thinkers. We are both men who are content and at peace with self. We are both committed to changing our environment. We love our wives dearly, my father till his death spent over 70yrs with the same woman, I have spent 37yrs still counting. We have strong love for our family and always very protective. My father wasn't phased with or by material things, same here. We love to read and learn. When we were younger we both use to be such  flirts. We both believe in one man one woman. We both are very spiritual beings.

Q: What kind of life did your father live?
Ans: My Daddy worked hard all his life. He was devoted to his family and friends. A man so sure and steady that you thought he'd be around forever. My hero never fought in a war, he was not worldly, he never felt the need to search the world for bounty, never drove fancy cars, but he lived his life by the golden rule. Never had much money But he had the respect of all his friends, associates, even people who only knew him on the pages of the newspaper. As a father, he was a disciplinarian, he brought us up with an overdose of morales, values, principles and integrity. With all his hardness at that time, he had nothing but love for all of us. He loved my mum so very much, I use to think he was a weak man, because my Mum could make him do just about anything. He was a player at some time, but his love for mum made him give it up. Lately since the past ten years, I have continually drawn strength from him, spiritually, intellectually and morally. He lived a great life I must say.

Q: How were you able to convince your father about your personality especially in the beginning when he felt you were too rascally?
Ans: I didn't set out to convince him about nothing. I was just doing my own thing regardless of what anyone thought about me, from jump street, I no send anybody any message even my beloved father. Initially, in the beginning, he thought that the image I was building was too futuristic, he felt that Nigerians where far too conservative and hypocritical to even understand what I was trying to convey. He swore that it will never work. Most importantly he didn't believe that my choice of career would offer me any financial security in the future. All I did was to stay loyal to my dream, I was tremendously focused on my goal, I have been consistent, always keeping my eyes on the ball. I just won his respect with my independence and hard work. I teased him sometimes when I would ask " Shey you said I was never going to make it following this path" and he would answer, "Parents are human beings you know, some time they too can be wrong". Short and simple, I won my old mans respect because I worked myself to success and I didn't need his help in any way.

Q: What about the times when you did not obey his orders and got tired of his rules, regulations and restrictions. What was his reaction?
Ans: When I was a teenager, I saw my father as a terror. I was always getting into his trouble and he use to wip me so much that I became immuned to the pain of his cane. My father use to beat the living daylight out of me. You know he was a teacher before, he use to make me cram William Shakespeare when I was in elementary school. Because of his hardcore style of teaching I hated school and threatened I was going to drop out of school. The first day I had told my father that I was no longer interested in going to school, he beat me up so badly I had to feign my own death before he really kills me, I was 16yrs old, that was the last day my father touched me, waliii.

Q: Would it be okay to sum up that in the last 25 years you were able to get the kind of respect from the man who thought the direction you took was wrong?
Ans:  Yes,  he use to be an unbeliever, but my hard work, dexterity, tenacity, focus, doggedness, ruggedness never say die attitude turned him into not only a believer but also a CharlyBoy fanatic. He will always tell his friends with pride, "Charlyboy has beaten me hands down, look at what his been able to do with his life" initially I use to be embarrassed when he starts like that, because he will just go on and on, oh man. But later I just got use to it because I would always see the Pride in his eyes when he talks about my achievements. Yes I mesmerised him with my success. My father whom I thought was hard to please, became my campaign manager.

Q: What was it like in the first 15 years out of the 32 years of being Charleyboy when you hardly talked to each other?
Ans: It pained me initially that he didn't think much of the path I wanted to take. I disowned them( mum and dad) because I never went to them for anything. That made them worried, but my father just couldn't reconcile the outlandish image with such a huge family name that had become an albatross around my neck. I went into entertainment because I had to run away from living under anyone's shadow. Wanted to carve my own niche. For years we never communicated. It was actually my late friend Tyna Onwudiwe that helped my parents understand that my career choice wasn't a bad one.

Q:What about your decision to read mass communications instead of law which your father wanted you to study?
Ans: my father knew from the beginning I wasn't like his other children, I did what Charly wanted to do even when I would always get the beating of my life. My father never asked me to go study Law, he wished I did but he knew better. Mass com was my choice and that is what I did.

Q: What favorite quote will you most remember your father by?
Ans: Man know thy self.

Q:What is your message to Nigerian's at a time when kidnapping, ritual killing and bomb blasts have become common place?
Ans: I sent out a bulk text massage to 6million Nigerians, maybe I should share it with you.

Overwhelmed by events,
Losing my Fada and all.
Worried of the insecurity
In Naija.
Nigeria is for us all
Not for the Kill
This is not just a Goodluck's thing
This is a matter for all Nigerians
Our enemy is now twofolds
Terrorism and Poverty
Let us for once be bold
Let us refuse to be Terrorised
Is it not enough we've been
Traumatised?
Our Love for Nigeria and safety should unite us
We MUST be our brothers' keeper
Report anything suspicious around you
You may be saving lives!!!
Maybe yours.

Q:What great lesson did you learn from him while alive?
Ans:  He thought I wasn't paying attention to his life lessons. Life lessons he taught me. Hey! I got every word because they were all written unconsciously on my heart. Without my Daddy, I wouldn't be the person I am today. He built a strong foundation no one can take away. I've grown up with his value and I will be for ever grateful.     I learnt how to be strong, because you can see me struggling but you can never see me fall. I learnt that a good name is better than gold, I learnt how to live with my wife of 37yrs, staying faithful to any course I set my heart on. I learnt how to be a mans man. An apple can never fall too far from its tree. I learnt a whole lot, but the biggest lesson of all times I learnt from him was the art of contentment. Am at peace with myself now, thanks to the great teacher.

Q: What should Nigerian leaders learn or emulate from your late father?
Ans: Humility, Simplicity, Integrity, Honesty, Class, Sincerity and love for the people you lead.

See photos of abducted Chibok girls from new Boko Haram video

Posted: 12 May 2014 07:34 AM PDT

New video of dozens of abducted Chibok school girls has been released by Boko Haram. The girls, numbering about 130, said to be held at Sambisa forest, a border between Cameroon and Nigeria, are seen praying in Arabic in the video.

In the video, Boko Haram leader said he's ready to do a deal to free some or all the girls. He said;
"The girls you occupy yourselves with, we have liberated them...they are now Muslims. We will never release them unless our brethren are released. It's been 4/5 years you held our brethren and torturing them..and now you talk about these girls. Those who accept the faith, we'll treat them well. We will not release the girls until you free our brothers"
Abubakar Shekau mentioned that the girls have been converted to Islam. The girls are believed to be held in six different locations. Continue to see more pics and the video after the cut...


 

The video below

'I have information on abducted girls' - Borno governor, Shettima

Posted: 12 May 2014 04:27 AM PDT

Borno State governor Kashim Shettima said yesterday that he has information on the whereabouts of the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram on April 14th

The governor told the BBC;
"We've got reports of them being sighted in some locations – which we have conveyed to the relevant military authorities, for them to cross-check, verify and get additional information on the accurate location of the daughters.'
Shettima also said he doesn't think the girls have been taken across the border to Chad or Cameroon

Samsung Launches Two of the World’s 1st in Nigeria

Posted: 12 May 2014 04:44 AM PDT

Samsung Electronics has again proven its innovative dominance of the electronics industry, with the launch of two of the World's 1st in its category:  The World's 1st Triangle design air conditioner and The World's 1stCurved Ultra high definition TV. Continue...



"At Samsung we believe and take pride in our innovation with design and features, with a view to delivering World class products, which enrich the lives of our consumers and deliver the future of technology…today" said Mr. Brovo Kim, MD Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA).
"The World's 1st Triangle design air conditioner is engineered around the concept of delivering, faster, farther and wider air, while saving on energy costs. The triangle design is a World's 1stin design innovation and is Samsung's quest in changing consumer perception on utility and aesthetics of spilt air conditioners" said Sunil Kumar, Director CE, IT & B2B, Samsung Electronics West Africa.

The Samsung patented features of Triple Protector (which helps work the air conditioner without a stabilizer) and the Virus Doctor (Which helps kill all air borne bacteria and viruses up to 99.9% effectively) helps in delivering uninterrupted and hygienic cooling environment.

Unlike the conventional air conditioner, the Samsung triangle air conditioner has a self-diagnosis feature (Smart installation) as it automatically checks for installation faults that can cause problems when the air conditioner is in use. Thus, ensuring the air conditioner is installed properly by the service engineer.  

He pointed out that this particular models of Triangle design air conditioner comes with a smart check automatic error-monitoring system that detects and diagnoses problems and provides easy troubleshooting solutions using a smart application. This saves users time and prevents unnecessary costs prior to a service callout. 

The "Worlds' 1stCurved UHD TV" gives Overwhelming Immersion, says Sunil Kumar, Director CE, IT & B2B, Samsung Electronics West Africa. Samsung did this by developing the revolutionary curved design that once seemed impossible for UHD and LED panel TVs. 

The Samsung Curve UHD TV's distinguishing feature is the Worlds' biggest curvature of 4200R, which gives the best immersion experience. Samsung's Curved UHD TV automatically differentiates the objects from the scenery of the video, using "Auto Depth Enhancer", which increases depth of the video. 

The World's 1st Curved UHD is built on the 4 pillars of UHD Evolution Kit, UHD upscaling, Purcolor and Auto depth enhancer.



Samsung's Curved UHD TV will change the paradigm of TV industry just like the 'Samsung Bourdeaux TV' did in 2006 and 'Samsung LED TV' did in 2009. Samsung will continue its dominance of the TV industry as Global leader for the last 8 years, in times to come with innovation of this kind.

The World's 1st Curved UHD TV's are available on pre order basis, while the World's 1stTriangle design air conditioners are available in all leading outlets in Nigeria.

Breaking: Purported video from Boko Haram shows kidnapped girls

Posted: 12 May 2014 08:08 AM PDT

According to a CNN breaking news report, a new video purportedly showing at least 100 of the abducted Chibok girls has been obtained by AFP. The purported Boko Haram 27-minute video shows the girls alive and together, wearing Islamic Hijab headdress and reciting portions of the Quran. Those who said they have seen the video, including CNN reporters, say it seems the girls were speaking under duress.

In the video, Boko Haram leader Shekau said he's willing to exchange the girls for its members in prison. The timeline of when the video was shot is unknown.

Fresh attacks in Taraba, four dead, several houses razed

Posted: 12 May 2014 03:03 AM PDT

Suspected herdsmen yesterday morning, May 11th, launched fresh attack in Dinya village in Gassol Local Government Council of the state killing at least four people and razing 30 houses. Confirming the attack, the state's Police Public Relations Officer ASP Joseph Kwaji said several ammunitions were recovered from the herdsmen.
"The police, on arrival at the scene of the attack, recovered 13 empty shells of AK47 rifle, four cartridges and an assault rifle," he said.
Also confirming the incident, the Ward Head of Danacha, Gassol LG Council Daniel Mbaterem said the gunmen stormed the village at about 8:00 a.m. and began killing the villagers and burning houses.

Only recently, the people of  Jukun, Tiv and Fulani communities in the state signed a peace deal to end hostilities in the state. A detachment of the police and army have been drafted to the area and police says investigation was ongoing.

In a related development, Muslim and Christian youths in Kachia town in Kachia LGA of Kaduna state yesterday May 11 engaged themselves in a fracas leading to churches and mosques being razed. Police Public Rela­tions Officer in Kaduna state Aminu Lawal confirmed the incident and said no life was lost in the incident. A 24 hour curfew has being placed in the area.

#Bringbackourgirls: Grace Assembly church members lend support

Posted: 12 May 2014 03:14 AM PDT

Grace Assembly church members at the Kudirat Abiola way Oregun Ikeja branch learnt their support to the #BringBackOurGirls campaign yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

Meet contestants for 2014 Cross River Most Beautiful Girl Pageant

Posted: 12 May 2014 02:30 AM PDT

These are the 18 contestants of the maiden edition of the Cross River Most Beautiful Girl Pageant, which has been scheduled to hold between 13th through 24th of May, 2014 in the state. Continue to see pics of the girls...


 
 
 
Briefing News Men in Calabar, the leader of the organizing team, Queen Isabela Ayuk disclosed that, it's high time Cross Riverians showcase and celebrate their own in a very unique way that befits the charming-look and the intelligence of young ladies in the state as well as putting up something that meet the expectation of the local people with international standard.

"As the winner of the 2012/13 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN, organize by the Silver Bird Entertainment Industry, it is very
important to give back to the society as much as what the society bequeathed in one. With the wealth of experiences I garnered during my reign as the MBGN even as the first Cross Riverian who was
crowned MBGN, it is my passion to institutionalize and promote beauty contest in the state and beyond" Queen Ayuk stated.
The beauty pageant which is being organized by BelleSabel Grooming Agency Calabar in collaboration with Silver Bird Entertainment Industry Nigeria, is a humanitarian based event that is poised to encourage the indigenous girls of Cross River State between the ages of 18 to 25 years to take the bull by the horn by way of participating actively in the beauty industry.

"What people especially Cross Riverians don't understand is that participating in the beauty pageant does not mean prostitution. It doesn't mean idleness or something indiscipline either. Rather, it
is a good business and it's rewarding too. Plenty of young girls are very beautiful and intelligent too in Cross River State if you check across the 18 Local Government Areas. But, what we lack is commitment to taking the advantage of what we have as a people. Every human being needs self
independence economically, socially and otherwise. We shy away from accepting this fact and taking the bull by the horn therefore resorting to doing things that are not enduring.
"Before now, you see people from other parts of the south-south, south-eastern states and so on parading themselves in events of this nature as representing Cross River State. It is a slap on our
faces for us to keep losing these awesome opportunities to non indigene. So, as one who have tested the gains behind this world respected industry, I want to do everything humanly possible
to remove the spirit of shyness from our young girls and encourage them not to rely on politicians to make up their lives, rather, they can become very
useful to the society by way of working harder and converting what is in them to meaningful venture and be self reliant and respected in the society."
Speaking further, Queen Isabela hinted that the event is going to attract top shots of the Nigerian entertainment industry. "Top artists like Ikechukwu, Flavor and many other music and stand up comedians will do what they know best at the maiden event."

Apart from representing Cross River State in this year's 2014 edition of the MBGN being hosted in Bayelsa State later, the winner will cart away a brand new car, one year befitting accommodation within Calabar metropolis, a cash prize, a scholarship grant and a trip to the United Kingdom. The winner is expected to reign for the period of one year and will facilitate the project of the First Lady in the state. The crowned queen will also have to raise funds for many other women and children focused programs and projects in the state and support the fight against typhoid fever, malaria and other terrifying pandemic diseases as well as other social vices common in our society.

Camping of the contestants resumes 13th of May, 2014, and the grand finale will be 24th of May, 2014 at Monti Suits and hotels, Calabar.
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Confession of a DL man

Posted: 12 May 2014 01:50 AM PDT

Weird thing to read on a Monday morning..hehe...but some of you might find it interesting. *wink*. Mail I received this morning from a Down Low Lagos man. There are actually quite a few women married to men on the down low in this our Lagos. Read confession from one below...
Sitting in the Best Man's seat yesterday watching my boyfriend getting married in one of the biggest church in the Country. Yes, you read that right, I'm a guy and my boyfriend got married yesterday. We have been dating for the past 7 years right after we met at the NYSC camp in the northern Part of Nigeria. Now, laying back on my bed, thinking about how happy the wife was not knowing she was just embarking on the journey of sadness to someone who have no love for her. Then I concluded that she deserves it, she was arranged for him, she was forcing him to get married even when the guy told her he is not ready. Then, I partly blame the government for giving us such attention we never wanted. We were doing fine, even living together and never wanted to get married, but since the homophobic law came into existence, everyone questions 2 best friends living together, everyone questions older man who hasn't married yet, the fear of being 'suspected' now makes most gay men in the country marry a woman so as to cover up their act.
Also to the parent, who keep forcing their child into marrying someone who they  know nothing about, or parents who threathens to disown their child if they don't get married. His parent threaten to cut him out  if he didnt get married and he is just 32 so they arranged the girl for him. 

Things like this will always happen, if other people's business is our concern, if parent won't allow their child to be whatever they want, if girls won't stop forcing themselves on guys or forcing marriage on them. You wonder why most homes are unhappy, because the woman was the one forcing everything.  We already love how we secretly do our things, the government act is just foolish and will cause more unhappy homes. And to people who are homophobic online, well, in every family, there is always at least somebody different.

33 year old Oyoma Edewor allegedly killed in Festac by the police

Posted: 12 May 2014 12:44 PM PDT

Friends of late Oyoma Edewor (pictured above) reached out to me to put the info out there that he was allegedly shot dead by a police sergeant attached to the Festac Command at the 3rd Gate check point in Festac, Lagos, on Saturday night May 10th. 

According to the story, 33 year old Oyoma, who was a Building Finishing Contractor, had a slight accident somewhere around Lekki, and instead of leaving the car there to obstruct traffic, he decided to get a towing van to take it to Festac where he lives. 

When police sighted the van towing Oyoma's SUV at the second junction, they asked them to stop, but for reasons best known to him, the driver of the towing van refused to stop. Oyoma who was in the car being towed was helpless as he could not have controlled the driver of the truck. The police then chased the vehicles to the next gate, 3rd Gate, where they dragged Oyoma out of his SUV and ordered him to seat on the ground. According to his friends, Oyoma told the police he wasn't an armed robber and tried to explain himself.

One thing led to another and Oyoma was shot dead by one of the 3 police officers named Sgt Otene. Sgt Otene, who was said to be intoxicated and off-duty has since been arrested, though Oyoma's friends claim the police are trying to change the story.

Continue to read how one of his best friends tells the story of what happened that night and a pic of the towing van and SUV and late Oyoma after the was shot dead. *warning: graphics pic*




"Someone I grew up with was killed yesterday by the police. He was raised in Festac and was killed in festac by the same people who are sworn to protect us. His car broke down and he called a towing van. While on their way, they were stopped by the police. The driver of the van refused to stop for whatever reason. When he eventfully stopped, the driver ran out leaving Oyoma Edewor and his friends to deal with the police. They were Asked to sit on the floor which they did. While explaining to the officers what had happened, one of them opened fire on Oyoma. The crowd which had gathered seeing this got involved. The policeman said he suspected he stole the vehicle. If you know Festac, you would know it's a small community. Passerby identified him as a member of the community. When the police realized a mob was growing, they fled the scene. Word spreading now is that the policeman was drunk and off duty. This is not the first person being killed by the police. Its very sad this is still happening. The IG's son was involved in a crash, it's news but someone's child was murdered in cold blood and there is silence. Oyoma cannot die in vain. Let the authorities hear about it. Please forward to anyone you know. Broadcast this I beg of you. The blood of the innocent are being shed.

Clippers owner Donald Sterling finally apologizes for racist comment

Posted: 12 May 2014 12:33 AM PDT

L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling has finally apologized for the racist remarks he made while chastising his bi-racial girlfriend for posting black people on her Instagram page. Speaking with CNN's Anderson Cooper in an exclusive interview set to air today, Donald, 81, said he's not racist.
"When I listen to that tape, I don't even know how I can say words like that.... I don't know why the girl had me say those things."
"You're saying you were set up?" Cooper asked.
"Well yes, I was baited," Sterling said. "I mean, that's not the way I talk. I don't talk about people for one thing, ever. I talk about ideas and other things. I don't talk about people. I'm not a racist. I made a terrible, terrible mistake. And I'm here with you today to apologize and to ask for forgiveness for all the people that I've hurt." Continue...
Asked why it took him so long to apologize, Sterling said  he was "emotionally distraught."
"The reason it's hard for me, very hard for me, is that I'm wrong. I caused the problem. I don't know how to correct it. I'm good member who made a mistake and I'm apologizing and I'm asking for forgiveness,. Am I entitled to one mistake, am I after 35 years? I mean, I love my league, I love my partners. Am I entitled to one mistake? It's a terrible mistake, and I'll never do it again."
Sterling also said he's apologized to Magic Johnson who he mentioned in his rants
"If I said anything wrong, I'm sorry. He's a good person. I mean, what am I going to say? Has he done everything he can do to help minorities? I don't think so. But I'll say it, he's great. But I don't think he's a good example for the children of Los Angeles."

Get an eCommerce website & start accepting secure online payment

Posted: 11 May 2014 11:34 PM PDT

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Another Boko Haram member captured in TB Joshua's church...

Posted: 11 May 2014 03:29 PM PDT

Let me just put a disclaimer here...I didn't write this o! :-). Article written by Ihechukwu Njoku - a freelance Nigerian journalist who writes for Synagogue Church. Read his new piece below...

Another member of the dreaded Boko Haram sect allegedly confessed at Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua's church today, stating that he was being paid N2,000,000 to bomb churches.
Nearing the end of the service, during the time Joshua's 'Wise Men' were minisring 'deliverance' to people, an aggressive young man dressed in a shabby suit was ushered forward.
"I am one of the Boko Haram," the man declared to the wise man, clearly under an unusual influence."They said they would give me N2,000,000 if I went to blow up a church," the man continued upon questioning as to how he joined the infamous group of insurgents. "Every church would be N2,000,000. They said would be give me big house and a wife." Continue...
Boko Haram has been the focus of huge international media attention following their claiming responsibility for the kidnapping of over 200 girls several weeks ago.

Queried as to why he came to the church, the man stated, "I have been hearing of T.B. Joshua – that is why I came here." The wise man then prayed for the man who fell heavily to the ground, before being declared free from the 'evil spirit'.

Several minutes later, T.B. Joshua himself returned to the service simply clad in jeans and a t-shirt. "I was in the prayer room when I heard the deliverance going on and listened to the confession of this guy. What he was confessing is mind-boggling," the cleric told the congregation.

Bringing the man back before the congregation, Joshua questioned him further as to how he was initiated into the sect. "My name is Hosea Bulus,"the man began. "They gave me blood; they gave me charms. I took it inside food."

According to Bulus, upon taking the diabolic 'blood', the urge to kill and destroy entered him. "If you talk to me, I will fight you very well," he confessed.

Joshua emphasised to the congregation that the battle was more spiritual than physical. "One thing you must know – we are fighting evil spirits that steal, kill and destroy. Let us not fight our neighbours."

He insisted the problem was not a Muslim-Christian issue. "They are using that name as a camouflage, as a cover up," he stated, adding that no one could bring himself to killing innocent lives without being under the influence of an 'evil spirit'.

Joshua then prayed for the man, who fell to his knees and immediately complained that he wanted to visit the toilet.

The popular pastor reminded the congregation of the well-publicized deliverance of an alleged Boko Haram member named 'Mustapha' two months ago at The SCOAN who stated he came to bomb the church with four accomplices.

He explained that authorities in Abuja have certified the authenticity of his confession, contrary to the statement released by Lagos State Police Commissioner Umar Manko who initially dismissed the claims.

"At the beginning they said it's not true but the authorities in Abuja came out to confirm that he is truly a Boko Haram member… They are following it up."

The cleric concluded by stating he would not ask any further questions publicly so as not to undermine the intelligence Hosea would be able to provide to the relevant authorities.

Several minutes later, the man was shown excreting out some blackish substances following the prayer.

Nigerian Immigration reacts to Davido's claims of harrassment by their officers

Posted: 11 May 2014 03:19 PM PDT

A few days ago, Davido tweeted that he missed his flight to London because of immigration officers who were harassing him at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja because of money. The Nigerian Immigration Service has responded to Davido's claims.

In a statement released today by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Emeka Obua, they said Davido had approached immigration officers at MMIA on the fateful day with the intention of travelling out of the country and presented a US passport number 460918874 issued at Georgia on Dec. 14,  2009 and valid till December 14, 2019.

It explained that the officer that attended to him drew his attention to the fact that his US passport had no Nigerian visa on it with which he would have been admitted into the country, and Davido reportedly responded that he had a Nigerian passport but forgot it at home. Continue...



The statement said,
"The officer now informed him that he should go and bring the Nigerian passport to convince him that he did not enter Nigeria illegally with a foreign passport without visa. Adeleke started arguing with the officer, who had to refer the case to his superiors and the verdict was that he could not make the trip unless he produced the said Nigerian passport.
"Livid with anger, Adeleke, in company with his bodyguards, started protesting in a disorderly manner, prompting the Comptroller of Immigration in-charge at MMIA to intervene. He advised Adeleke to call his bodyguards to order (caution) and comply with the lawful instruction which would not only erase any doubt as to his immigration status but also establish his claim to dual citizenship."
Davido was said to have left and on the following day produced his Nigerian e-passport with number A02227477 issued at Abuja on August13, 2010 and valid till August 12, 2015.

The NIS stated that the passport was endorsed and the artiste then proceeded on his trip.
 
The statement added,
"This behaviour of Adeleke is quite unfortunate. One would ordinarily have expected some form of commendation from him for the professional manner the officers, who attended to him, conducted themselves especially in  saving him from  embarrassment at some international port of entry by ensuring that his passport is endorsed as is the law and practice in Nigeria .
"The intention of this statement is not to to join issues with Mr. Adeleke but to set the facts of the incident, as it happened at MMIA on the said day straight."
Source: Punch

Actress Uche Nnanna finally releases official wedding photos

Posted: 11 May 2014 02:58 PM PDT

Nollywood actress Uche Nnanna has released her official wedding photos. She married Spain-based Richard Maduka on April 21st in Port Harcourt. Continue to see more exclusive photos...

 
 
 

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