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- Music premiere: Enkay - Yes, You are the Lord!
- Excerpts from Obasanjo's book (must read)
- Update on Kano bomb blast: 6 confirmed dead
- Photos: The pop star that likes to be carried like a baby
- Court orders IG, SSS to confiscate Obasanjo's new book
- Lol. Are there other men who feel like Uti Nwachukwu feels?
- Orijin & Kcee rocked the city of Makurdi: consumers asked for more
- Pics: Desmond Elliot, Tony Tetuila, Tony 1week at APC convention
- Singer Chidinma Ekile loses dad
- Dr Dre tops Forbes list of World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2014
- Day 3 of end-of-year N1.5million LIB Giveaway. Win 200,000
- Jackandthebeats to end 2014 with Jesse Jagz, Vector & Black Magic
- Nigerian woman allegedly murdered by husband in Houston, Texas
- Photos: APC governors line up behind Buhari
- Photo: Court jails two pastors 7 years for stealing N32million
- Xmas investment is here! Get huge discounts on outright purchase
- Photos: Singer K Michelle accused of copying 'nude' art concept
- APC Primaries: Sam Nda-Isaiah reportedly steps down for Buhari
- Bomb blast in Kano
- It’s the Access Family Reward
- Photos: Malala Yousafzai receives her Noble Peace Prize
- Pics: This APC Primaries look organized o + 12 governors endorse Buhari
- What is wrong with this photo?
- Fiokee releases guitar covers of All of Me, Eminado and Gobe
- Aww...Chris Brown says he'll spend Christmas and New Year alone
| Music premiere: Enkay - Yes, You are the Lord! Posted: 10 Dec 2014 01:09 PM PST  Enkay, a gospel artiste signed on to Tehila Records has just released her debut single titled 'Yes! You are the Lord', an upbeat worship song. In this piece, Enkay attempts to describe how great and majestic God is to her. She hopes her listeners can gain expression for their maker through this song. This is one of the tracks from her forthcoming debut album. Enkay also known as Nkiruka Gift Ogboruche who hails from Nkpa in Abia State .She is the only female vocalist in the award winning Gospel group - Tehila crew. This platform has given her the opportunity to take her gift and talent given by God to millions all over the world under an atmosphere of anointing, healing and breakthroughs. She also serves as a chorister at RCCG City of David Parish. Her musical style is an Urban Contemporary sound with the fusion of Alternative Rock with an Afro twist, R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, and Soul. Born in Kaduna to Dr and Mrs Chidoziri Onuabuobi as the 1st of five children, Enkay grew up in a house filled with music, as her grandmother, mum and siblings are music minsters transcending different generations. She recalls recording her first tape with her dad and siblings huddled around a cassette radio with a bottle and spoon as musical instruments. She further horned her skills in music and ministry at Abia state University where she bagged a B.Sc.(2nd class upper) in Government and Public Administration while being one of the lead vocalists at the school's biggest and best choirs. Enkay, who is happily married to the most amazing man on earth, Tim Ogboruche, is blessed with 3 boisterous boys .She is also a manager with one of the world renowned multi national companies. Connect with Enkay: Twitter:@nky_onu Facebook:Officialenkay Instagram: Officialenkay Phone: 08185741047 Link to the song : http://goo.gl/BgzHmn |
| Excerpts from Obasanjo's book (must read) Posted: 10 Dec 2014 01:01 PM PST  "By the Constitution, I had to inaugurate or prorogue the National Assembly on June 4, 1999. The most important officer in the National Assembly is the senate president and that office had been zoned to the South-east. And here was where Atiku Abubakar, my vice-president,first showed his hand and his character. "Without seeking my view or approval, he started planning the installation of Chuba Okadigbo as the senate president. I did a background check on Chuba including his past as a student and made enquiries about him in the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) under (President Shehu) Shagari and no one would recommend him for the post of senate president. "I left Atiku to go on his chase while I carried out a meticulous and detailed investigation and background check on each senator from the South-east. The one that appeared most appointable was Evan Enwerem. I canvassed the senate across the board for his election and he was elected. Atiku did not expect it and he felt sore. "He began to strategise for Enwerem to be removed and Chuba Okadigbo to be installed. His strategy worked because I was at Abuja airport to receive a visiting head of state when the news reached me that the Senate had impeached Enwerem and elected Okadigbo. I was not perturbed. I came to understand from some senators including Florence Ita-Giwa, who later became my Special Adviser/ Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, that Atiku distributed US$5,000 each to some senators to carry out the 'coup'. "That was the beginning of bribing the legislature to carry out a particular line of action to suit or satisfy the purpose or desire of an individual or a group. The National Assembly had tasted blood and they would continue to want more. From the day I nominated Atiku to be my vice, he set his mind not for any good, benefit or service of the country, but on furiously planning to upstage, supplant or remove me at all cost and to take my place. "That was what I brought him for, but he was impatient and over-ambitious.He was not ready to learn and to wait. His marabout, who predicted that despite being elected as governor, he would not be sworn in as a governor, which happened, also assured him that he would take over from me in a matter of months rather than years. "All his plans, appointments of people and his actions were towards the actualisation of his marabout's prediction. Once I realised his intention and programme, I watched him like a hawk without giving any indication of what I knew and letting down my guard. I could not succumb to the distraction, diversion and malevolence of an ambitious but unwise deputy. "The work in hand was more important than a confrontationalrelationship with my deputy, a man over whom I knew I had far more experience and outreach in all matters. To alert him of what I knew he was up to, would only lead to lying, denial, more mischievous plans and more duplicity on his part. "He was better managed that way. What was important was not allowing myself to be surprised or outmanoeuvred by him. I must always seize the initiative and know what was going on if not in his mind, but at least in his camp. That I did very effectively. "Sometime in the fourth quarter of 2004, an associate of Atiku came to my residence at the Aso Villa from Atiku's official residence. He felt uncomfortable and I tried to make him feel at ease. Then, he settled to tell me the story of what had just transpired in Atiku's residence. I listened with rapt attention. "He went on to say that Atiku told him that for him to become the President of Nigeria, the 2007 elections were only a formality. "The seven ingredients he needed for his enthronement were already in his hands. He controlled the National Assembly because both the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representativeswere in his pocket. He controlled twenty-eight out of thirty-six governors. He had control of the media. His influence over the judiciary was overwhelming. "What he needed was foreign endorsement and for that he had employed two lobby groups in the US and one in the UK. And finally, the money for the elections was in his purse. "When the man finished, I thanked him without passing any comment. The man was surprised at my reaction and asked, 'You have nothing to say to these?' I said that I had nothing to say and I immediately called my ADC, Chris Jemitola, to play a game of squash with me. "On our way to the squash court with my ADC, I said, 'People at times make plans and leave God out of their plans.' My casual remark struck Chris and he said, 'Sir, that was a profound statement.' I said that I made the statement because of what I had just heard of Atiku's plan. I was not convinced he had put God in his plans. "Atiku was confident and God was laughing. Most of Atiku's ingredients soon started to fall out of place one by one. The first was the party, PDP. "He thought I was powerless and had no clue about the execution of his plan with his group; part of his attack on me was for national chairman of the party to give the first salvo, then other things would follow as his grip on the party would be firm and consolidated. "That salvo came in the form of a letter to me from the chairman of the party, Audu Ogbeh, who had fully defected with (Iyorchia) Ayu to Atiku. "The letter, which was not the product of any issue or matter discussed with or at any party meeting, came suddenly. When I received it, I could read the sinister intention behind it. "I spent that night writing my reply and I sent it in the morning. My reply was clear. I wondered why Atiku and his group did not realise that with my reply, the battle line was clear or maybe they thought that the seven ingredients would remain intact to the end. "My assistants had moles within the Atiku group. Anything that they planned would be reported. That was the case after Ogbeh's letter. They decided that Ogbeh should appear remorseful and come with the National Working Committee to apologise to me. It was not from their hearts, but to lure me to a 'killing ground'. "All pieces of information that were reported were verified because it would not come from only one informant. Timely information is a very important principle of war and also of politics. In politics, just as in war, what matters is not just your plan, but knowledge of your opponent's plan. Knowing their plan, I had the choice of playing along with them or being firm, I chose the latter. "I told Ogbeh that my relationship with him as national chairman and me as national leader of the party was based on mutual confidence and trust. But with his letter, my reply and what I knew of him then, I could no longer work with him in confidence and trust. "There were only two choices left for both of us in our best interest and that of the party – he, leaves as chairman or I leave as leader of the party. "The following Sunday, I called at his house, which I had done on several occasions in the past when there was an important party matter to discuss. This time, I asked him to give me an undated letter of resignation as the national chairman. "I waited, he gave me but it was wrongly addressed to me rather than to the national secretary of the party as stipulated in the party's constitution. "Ogbeh reported to his group and it was decided by them to play on and to wait for my disgrace whenever I presented a letter of resignation not addressed to the national secretary. "The informants did their job and I, once again, paid another visit to Ogbeh at his residence. He entertained me to a meal and drink, and changed the addressee on his letter of resignation. "It would appear he never reported the change to his group. When I considered it opportune and appropriate, the letter was dated and presented to National Executive Committee of the party, which regrettably accepted the resignation. "With that, whatever control Atiku claimed to have over the party began to crumble. But he did not think so and went on to boast that if I made my daughter the national chairman, it would be a matter of weeks not months before he would put her in his pocket. "I therefore had to look for a successor chairman, who would be too big, uncompromising and inflexible to be lured and controlled by Atiku. I found such a man in Senator (Dr.) Amadu Ali, whom I had known many years earlier as a medical doctor in the army…" |
| Update on Kano bomb blast: 6 confirmed dead Posted: 10 Dec 2014 12:56 PM PST  One female suicide bomber stationed herself at the car park of the market while another one entered a shop and blew herself up, killing everyone in the shop. Many were injured in the double blast. The Kano state Comissioner of Police, Adenrele Shinaba, said the police has cordoned off the entire market to avoid another attack. |
| Photos: The pop star that likes to be carried like a baby Posted: 10 Dec 2014 01:26 PM PST   "Her new rule is that she has to be carried — literally carried like a baby — when she doesn't feel like walking. She says that she doesn't want her precious feet to hit the floor. Everyone was stunned. Ariana is such a diva" a source told Life & Style |
| Court orders IG, SSS to confiscate Obasanjo's new book Posted: 10 Dec 2014 01:20 PM PST  Justice Valentine Ashi, gave the order after former President Olusegun Obasanjo allegedly went ahead to publish his book titled " My Watch'' in spite of a court order made on Dec. 5, restraining him from making the publication. "I am of the view that the defendant having gone ahead to publish the book, he should therefore show cause within 21 days of the order served on him on why he should not be punished for contempt of court. "The Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of State Security Services and the Controller General of Nigeria Customs Services are hereby directed to recover the book from sales vendors," the Judge ordered.He directed that the book should be kept with the registrar of the court pending the determination of the suit. Ashi also restrained the defendant from further printing, publishing or circulating the book " My Watch'' which, he said "touches on the subject matter of the suit before the court.'' Earlier, counsel to Obasanjo, Mr Realwan Okpanachi, told the court that the book was published before the order was granted. Okpanachi argued that the book had been in circulation since November and the order was made on Dec. 5. The Counsel to Buruji Kashamu, Mr Alex Izinyo, SAN, submitted that the defendant`s application was a calculated attempt to deceive the court. Izinyo argued that the defendant admitted in his motion papers that the book was published on Nov. 10 and in another paragraph, it was also stated that the book was published on Nov. 2. "My lord, the burden of proof lay with the defendant to show the court three volumes of the book,'' he said. Ashi adjourned to Jan. 13 and 14, 2015, for hearing of the substantive case. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the plaintiff Mr Buruji Kashamu, had earlier dragged former President Olusegun Obasanjo before the court for libel. NAN further recalls that Kashamu alleged that the former addressed him as ex-convict in the letter he wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan titled, "Before it is too late''. Source: NAN |
| Lol. Are there other men who feel like Uti Nwachukwu feels? Posted: 10 Dec 2014 12:06 PM PST   |
| Orijin & Kcee rocked the city of Makurdi: consumers asked for more Posted: 10 Dec 2014 12:40 PM PST  The Orijinal crew consisting of Orijin, your favourite African Modern drink took the Kcee and DJ Caise on the party train to Makurdi. The crew was live at Balcony club, off new otukpo road, Makurdi to treat consumers to a good time as they party all night.   The night started on an electrifying mood as DJ Caise dished out the best Naija tunes to the delight of the Makurdi consumers as they party with Orijin. While the consumers were enjoying the party, Kcee made an unprecedented entry to the party with a slow tune, Ogadinma to high tempo beat and tune, Limpopo. The citizens of Makurdi had fun as some of the fans had opportunity to take an Orijinal selfie with their favourite artiste, Kcee. What more can I say, am sure you can see from the pictures that the consumers did have fun. The Orijinality train moves to Jos this weekend, 12th December,2014. Watch out for this space for more details. Inspired after the tradition of herbal drinks, Orijin is an alcoholic blend with the flavours of African herbs and fruits combined to give a refreshing bitter-sweet taste.                     Orijin is another quality brand from the stable of Guinness Nigeria Plc. Remember, you've got to be +18 to party with Orijin |
| Pics: Desmond Elliot, Tony Tetuila, Tony 1week at APC convention Posted: 10 Dec 2014 11:55 AM PST |
| Singer Chidinma Ekile loses dad Posted: 10 Dec 2014 11:46 AM PST  |
| Dr Dre tops Forbes list of World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2014 Posted: 10 Dec 2014 11:29 AM PST   1. Dr. Dre: $620 million 2. Beyoncé: $115 million 3. The Eagles: $100 million 4. Bon Jovi: $82 million 5. Bruce Springsteen: $81 million 6. Justin Bieber: $80 million 7. One Direction: $75 million 8. Paul McCartney: $71 million 9. Calvin Harris: $66 million 10. Toby Keith: $65 million 11. Taylor Swift: $64 million 12. Jay Z: $60 million (tie) 12. Diddy: $60 million (tie) 12. Bruno Mars: $60 million (tie) 15. Justin Timberlake: $57 million 16. Pink: $52 million 17. Michael Bublé: $51 million 18. Rihanna: $48 million 19. Rolling Stones: $47 million 20. Roger Waters: $46 million 21. Elton John: $45 million 22. Kenny Chesney: $44 million 23. Katy Perry: $40 million 24. Jason Aldean: $37 million (tie) |
| Day 3 of end-of-year N1.5million LIB Giveaway. Win 200,000 Posted: 10 Dec 2014 09:32 AM PST  |
| Jackandthebeats to end 2014 with Jesse Jagz, Vector & Black Magic Posted: 10 Dec 2014 09:26 AM PST  Jack Daniel's rock theme party – Jack and the beats will make a final stop for the year with three big names in the rap category this week. This last Jack and the beats party scheduled for 13th of December will hold at Road Runners Night club featuring JesseJagz, Vector and Black Magic. Started in March; different venues around Lagos have welcomed Phyno, Olamide, Sean Tizzle, Reminisce, Ese Peters, Oritse Femi, Eva, Show Dem Camp etc. who all rocked and gave the crowd exhilarating 'never-to-forget' performances. The band as well as DJ Humility hasn't been left out on delivery too, they have kept the fans standing and clamoring for more music. If you missed the entire past editions, this is the last chance this to experience Jack and the Beats. Guests can visit JackDanielsNigeria on Facebook,Instagram and twitter Date: Saturday 13thDecember, 2014 Time: 10PM Venue: Road Runners, Yaba |
| Nigerian woman allegedly murdered by husband in Houston, Texas Posted: 10 Dec 2014 09:16 AM PST   27 year old Anastacia was found stabbed to death and her body stuffed inside a refrigerator in the Houston apartment. The decomposing body was found by maintenance workers after a strong foul odor was perceived coming from the woman's home.  Just two months ago, Anastacia called 911 to report that her husband was threatening her with a knife but when police got there the couple had settled and no charges were ever filed. According to KHOU, the Achilles has not been seen or heard from in about a week. And that is how long they think Anastacia had been in the refrigerator. The last time she was seen by neighbours walking around the complex was about two weeks ago An Amber Alert has since been issued for the missing baby... |
| Photos: APC governors line up behind Buhari Posted: 10 Dec 2014 08:50 AM PST   The Governors who started arriving as early as 10 am to take the decision include the host, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN (Lagos State); Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers State); Comrade Adams Oshiomhole (Edo State); Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (Osun State); Senator Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun State); Alhaji Magatakada Wamako (Sokoto State); Alhaji Abdul-Fatah Ahmed (Kwara State); Alhaji Kashim Shettima (Borno State); Alhaji Tanko Al-makura (Nassarawa); Alhaji Ibrahim Gedan (Yobe State); Senator Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo State)and Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Yari (Zamfara State). |
| Photo: Court jails two pastors 7 years for stealing N32million Posted: 10 Dec 2014 08:38 AM PST  Find the EFCC Press statement below
The two clergymen were nabbed after deceiving unsuspecting members of the public into investing in Mustard Seed Micro Investment Limited, a wonder bank, and defrauded them of their hard-earned money. While delivering judgment today, Justice Ohwo convicted the accused persons on all of the nine count charges preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC.They were sentenced to seven years imprisonment on each count. The sentence is to run concurrently. According to the judge, the convicts will serve the seven-year term at Okere Prisons in Warri, Delta State, after completing the ten years sentence they are currently serving for illegal banking. It would be recalled that Abrefera and Okpogu were on January 7, 2013, convicted and sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment by Justice I. N. Buba of the Federal High Court Asaba, on a 4-count charge, for operating a wonder bank called Mustard Seed Micro Investment Limited. According to the prosecutor, Mr. G. K. Latona, "the convicts are still answering to other charges at Otor-Udu High Court for related offences. |
| Xmas investment is here! Get huge discounts on outright purchase Posted: 10 Dec 2014 08:33 AM PST  Pennek Nigeria Presents Lekki Southern Villa (II) and PEN Gardens (II) now selling! Lekki Southern Villa II is just 15 minutes drive from VGC. The Estate is at strategic proximity with major Developments and Estates like Beechwood estate, 3 minutes drive from HFP Mayfair Gardens. What do you feel like building? we just provide the prime plots of land in lekki for you to make your dream home come true.  It comes with excellent Title, ideal as home for a contemporary family or as a very profitable investment opportunity for an investing individual or company. 4.5m/plot - Outright Payment Lekki Southern Villa (II) Why should you invest in this project? •It's a serene environment ideal for a contemporary family •Accessibility of the estate to the major road •It's situated m a secured environment •It's a profitable investment for any investing individual or organization •It's well positioned in the Lekki-Epe axis •Closeness to similar estates and other social amenities like market malls etc. •The price is very good compared to what is obtainable around this vicinity •Huge discount available •Flexible Payment options also available 1.6m/plot - Outright Payment |
| Photos: Singer K Michelle accused of copying 'nude' art concept Posted: 10 Dec 2014 08:24 AM PST  K Michelle's art cover      |
| APC Primaries: Sam Nda-Isaiah reportedly steps down for Buhari Posted: 10 Dec 2014 07:40 AM PST    |
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| Posted: 10 Dec 2014 06:34 AM PST  And what's more, getting these for free! Oh Yes! It is the Access Family Reward. This promo rewards all Access Bank Visa Card users with 2 free rides worth Four Thousand Naira (N4000) each.  All you have to do is download the Uber app and request a ride using the unique voucher code, ACCESSVIP. Please note that this offer is available for the first ten thousand users. To register for the promo, request a ride here. |
| Photos: Malala Yousafzai receives her Noble Peace Prize Posted: 10 Dec 2014 06:13 AM PST  "I tell my story, not because it is unique, but because it is not. It is the story of many girls. I am pretty certain that I am also the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize who still fights with her younger brothers". More pics from the ceremony after the cut...      |
| Pics: This APC Primaries look organized o + 12 governors endorse Buhari Posted: 10 Dec 2014 06:01 AM PST  Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Babatunde Fashola (Lagos), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto) and Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers). See more pics after the cut...     |
| What is wrong with this photo? Posted: 10 Dec 2014 05:25 AM PST  |
| Fiokee releases guitar covers of All of Me, Eminado and Gobe Posted: 10 Dec 2014 05:21 AM PST  Fiokee has also worked with the likes of Davido, Iyanya, Dr Sid, Frank Edwards, KCee,Yemi Alade and Praiz among so many others. As a performing guitarist, he has played with D'banj for over four years and also Played Most of the Guitars on Flavour's new album "Thankful" and began performing with him recently. As an outright producer, he produced `Baby O' and 'My Body' for DJ Switch, the winner of Glo X-Factor. Fiokee was part of Star Quest winning band, Diamondz in 2008. > Below are the links All of Me: http://bit.ly/1wnV5Mj Eminado : http://bit.ly/12DAIN2 Gobe: http://bit.ly/1s3Y22V |
| Aww...Chris Brown says he'll spend Christmas and New Year alone Posted: 10 Dec 2014 05:13 AM PST   |
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