I want big and well rounded b**bs – Coco Ice

Her name is Mojisola Sowode but she’s known as Coco Ice. She is a fiery rapper, singer and dancer. Her accompanying music video for If U Don’t Know brought her to limelight, though her debut single Get Nutty, featuring the then relatively unknown May D in year 2005 signposted the duo as rising stars.

Saturday Punch got her talking recently on  her relationship with the late rap star, Dagrin.

 Talk of a pitbull in skirt, “True, Dagrin was the one who encouraged me to rap in Yoruba. We were quite close but no sexual relationship. I am a thoroughbred professional. I have my eyes on the bigger prize. I don’t mix business with pleasure. Ours was just a platonic and professional relationship. Dagrin was a great guy, a mentor of sort. He will forever be in my heart as a career motivator.”

We can surprise Africa – Cape Verde

Cape Verde coach Lucio Antunes has warned opponents against underrating his side at the ongoing South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Tubaroes Azuis (Blue Sharks), who are participating at the continental showpiece for the first time, held hosts   Bafana Bafana to a goalless draw in the opening match of the competition  in Johannesburg on Saturday. On Wednesday,  the newcomers  were denied an historic upset, after Morocco’s substitute Youssef El-Arabi scored a late goal  to grab an equaliser for the highly-rated Atlas Lions   in Durban.

Antunes, who leads his charges against the physical Palancas Negras of Angola  in their last Group A game on Sunday, insists his team deserves some respect from the big sides.

“We have won both home and away against some good teams in the past and even held Portugal to a draw away a few years ago. We are strong home and away and we’ve got some fantastic players,” he told Euro Sport on Thursday.

Henry Okah accomplice gets life sentence

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday sentenced Mr. Edmund Ebiware to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of having prior knowledge of the October 1, 2010 bomb blast near the Eagle Square, in Abuja. He was also convicted for failing to take any action to prevent it.

A South African court had earlier on Monday found former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, Mr. Henry Okah, guilty of masterminding the bomb blast.

Ebiware, a graduate of philosophy from Delta State University, Abraka, was, alongside Charles Okah, the younger brother of the former MEND leader; Obi Nwabueze; and Tiemkemfa Osuvwo, who died in prison custody in the course of the trial, charged over the Independence Day bomb blast.

The blast had occurred as President Goodluck Jonathan and several dignitaries, including presidents of some African countries, were celebrating Nigeria’s 50th anniversary at the Eagle Square.

Twelve persons, including security agents, died in the incident, while several others sustained injuries.

The accused persons had denied the charge, but Okah and Nwabueze filed an interlocutory appeal against their trial at the Court of Appeal while Ebiware applied to be tried separately.

As a result, his trial lasted from June 19, 2012 to November 12, 2012, after which the court adjourned till Friday to deliver its judgment.

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Enyeama, Keshi condemn penalty award

 Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi  and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama  condemned  Egyptian referee Grisha Ghead’s decision to award the   penalty that helped Zambia equalise in their South Africa 2013  Africa Cup of Nations Group C game against  Nigeria on Friday.

The match stood at 1-0 until the 83rd minute when the referee adjudged Ogenyi Onazi to have fouled Emmanuel Mayuka in the box.

Zambia goalkeeper Mweene Kennedy, who was voted the Man of the Match,  beat Enyeama from the spot equaliser but the Nigeria captain for the match said the call was the worst he had witnessed in the game.

“ That decision has  no place in the game and we would have won but for the referee,” Enyeama said.

“I was mad when I saw his decision and it was clear what his intention was. We won the match but he denied Nigeria.”

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Enyeama, Keshi condemn penalty award

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi  and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama  condemned  Egyptian referee Grisha Ghead’s decision to award the   penalty that helped Zambia equalise in their South Africa 2013  Africa Cup of Nations Group C game against  Nigeria on Friday.

The match stood at 1-0 until the 83rd minute when the referee adjudged Ogenyi Onazi to have fouled Emmanuel Mayuka in the box.

Zambia goalkeeper Mweene Kennedy, who was voted the Man of the Match,  beat Enyeama from the spot equaliser but the Nigeria captain for the match said the call was the worst he had witnessed in the game.

“ That decision has  no place in the game and we would have won but for the referee,” Enyeama said.

“I was mad when I saw his decision and it was clear what his intention was. We won the match but he denied Nigeria.”

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Tukur moves to tame PDP governors

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has begun subtle moves to wrest the party from the grips of its governors and curb their overbearing influence.

To achieve his goal, Tukur plans to establish financial autonomy for the party, which will free it from over-dependence on the governors and the President.

Investigations by our correspondent indicated that the desire of Tukur and the PDP National Working Committee was based on a paper presented by a former National Chairman of the party, Dr. Okwesilise Nwodo, to the party at its December 2012 retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

In the paper entitled, “Deepening Democracy through Internal Party Democracy: Strategies for conducting credible, free and fair party congresses and primaries,” Nwodo advised the party to embark on e-registration.

ACN/CPC merger: Parties may ask Buhari to drop 2015 bid

Former head of state and Congress for Progressive Change presidential candidate in the 2011 election, Maj.-Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (retd.) may drop his presidential ambition in 2015, as part of ongoing merger negotiations between his party and the Action Congress of Nigeria.

Saturday PUNCH’s investigations showed that although the CPC and the ACN  had not begun full  discussions, there was an  initial understanding that the leadership of both parties must be ready to make personal sacrifices for the success of the merger plan.

Kate Henshaw Replaces Sasha As The New Samsung Brand Ambassador

In the year 2011 singer Banky W and Nigerian rapper, Sasha P were signed as the brand ambassadors of Samsung Electronics West Africa. Now according to the BUZZ bubbling Nigerian star actress and a mother of one, Kate Henshaw has replaced the rapper as the new brand ambassador, because she's not as active as she used to be back then.

But for now no official announcement has been made but papers have been signed.

The stunning 41 year-old mega star was chosen due to her successful track record with GLO Nigeria and Nigeria's Got Talent.

Congratulations!

Man goes crazy, attacks and kills five people in Benue state

The deceased lunatic, Edwin Gyado who killed five of his victims on the day of his graduation from school

Culled from Vanguard

People of Tse-Alaaigyu, Ikyaghev district of Naka, Gwer West local government area of Benue State are yet to come out of the shock and unbelief that trailed the heinous killings of five of their kinsmen by a lunatic, Edwin Gyado, who suddenly ran amok and beheaded his unsuspecting victims.

Edwin, a 27 year old graduate of the Calvin College of Education where he bagged an NCE had a history of insanity which also runs in his family.

Actress Lepa Shandy welcomes baby girl

 The 42 year old actress was recently delivered of a baby girl. Her second child with husband, Adedayo David Adewale. Congrats to them!

116 students bag 1st Class degrees from UNN

Prof. Bartho Okolo, Vice-Chancellor, University of Nsukka on Friday, announced that 116 students of the 2011/2012 batch of graduates bagged first class degrees.
Okolo made the announcement in Nsukka during the university’s 42nd convocation and award of Bachelors degree and certificates.
He said that out of 18,150 graduates, 116 excelled in First Class, 4,405 made 2nd Class Upper Division; 10,048 made 2nd Class Lower Division and 2,633 went home with 3rd Class.
He said that while 154 managed ordinary pass, the remaining 794 obtained diplomas and certificates.
“I want to congratulate you all for enduring the rigorous training that our university offers and the test of knowledge required to earn the university degree.

My mum will choose a husband for me – Eva Alordiah

Fast rising female rap artiste, Eva Alordiah, talks with ADEMOLA OLONILUA about her hit track, ‘High’, family, sex and drug abuse among youths

About my weird hairdos
I have always want to be different. I never like to blend in with the crowd. It is not just because of music, I have been like this for a long time. I remember back in the days when my friends were measuring their beauty with the length of their hair. I was not interested then so I cut my hair. I had my hair coloured when I was 15 and my mother did not really mind because I was not bringing trouble to the house and I did not have bad grades. I was just messing with my hair. I have been messing with my hair for a long time. I really just like to be different. As long as what you are doing does not bring shame to the name, Alordiah, and you are focused on school then my parents are okay with you.

NDLEA seeks help on drugs

Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kwara State Command, Mr. Olusegun Oke, has said that the war against illicit drugs will be more effective through concerted efforts by all stakeholders.
In an interview with our correspondent in Ilorin on Friday, appealed to Nigerians to continue to support the agency in its efforts to rid the society of illicit drugs.
He said there was the need for everyone to support the agency’s public enlightenment programmes.
He added that the NDLEA would continue with the establishment of drug-free clubs in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the state.

We are tired of living with sex workers – Neighbours of Ibadan brothels

Although they have lived side by side for many years, residents of some neighbourhoods in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital appear to be getting tired of the brothels in their areas.
In fact, a recent pronouncement by the state government that it intends to rid residential areas of brothels has fuelled the silent feud.
A woman who lives at Ekotedo and identified herself Mama Joy captures the mood of the neighbours of these brothels.

‘Beyonce did NOT sing live’ – reps confirm lip-syncing at Obama inauguration

A rep for Beyonce has confirmed that the US star singer did actually lip-sync and not perform live at the 2013 Inauguration Ceremony for US President Barrack Obama held on Wednesday, January 23.

Speaking with CNN, the rep said ‘She did not sing live’, adding that a pre-recording of her rendition of the National Anthem played instead.

The rep further revealed that it was Bey’s choice not to sing live but to lip-sync over a pre-recorded version of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ on Sunday night. The reason was because she had not had enough time to practice with the band.

‘Because she didn’t have time to rehearse with the Marine Band, she decided to use her recording with the Marine Band’, the unnamed rep told CNN.

Female Teachers Banned From Wearing Trousers in Kogi State

Kogi State government has banned female teachers in the public primary and secondary schools from wearing trousers during school hours.
The state Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Grace Elebiyo during a press briefing on Wednesday warned that any female teacher caught violating the order will face disciplinary action.

Elebiyo said this new order came after some female teachers in the state were caught violating their professional code of dressing.
She asserted that Kogi State Ministry of Education would no longer tolerate indecent dressing to schools.
The commissioner added that government would soon commence on the rehabilitation and upgrading of facilities in primary and secondary schools in the state.

Source: Endy Edeson Online News

NBC bans Timaya, Psquare’s videos

The National Broadcasting Commission has banned a number of new music videos from being broadcast anywhere in the country.

Reports indicated on Thursday that artistes whose works are affected by the action include Psquare, Wande Coal, Timaya, Flavour and D’Prince. The others are Goldie, Chuddy K and Tillaman.

The videos were banned for containing erotic lyrics and scenes, promoting nudity and for showcasing what the NBC describes as suggestive dance steps.

Catholic denies pulling out of CAN

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has said contrary to reports, it has not pulled out of the Christian Association of Nigeria.

According to the CSN, the source of the alleged “pull out must have spoken of his opinion.”

The Communications Director of CSN, Rev. Fr. Ralph Madu, in an interview with The PUNCH on Thursday, said the alleged pull out was false.

He said, “The Catholic Church has not pulled out of CAN. We have not pulled out. We have so many states where our bishops are chairmen.

These include Cross River, Imo and many others states. We have not pulled out of CAN, and that is the truth.

Eagles must work hard to beat Zambia – Akpoborie

Former Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie says he is baffled by the numerous boasts of Nigerian players, their managers and fans of the Super Eagles concerning Friday’s match against Zambia in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Akpoborie, who spoke with our correspondent on the telephone, said the match should be seen and treated as very difficult by Nigerians. Eagles are billed to meet the African reigning champions in a Group C Nations Cup match in Nelspruit.

He said, “It is going to be a very difficult game. I am so astonished by the comments I have been reading on the game. Every Nigerian is talking about beating Zambia like they are kids in a competition where all the games have been very tight so far. It’s all mouth, mouth and mouth.

Ondo orders assessment of rainstorm damage

ONDO State government has directed relevant agencies to commence the assessment of the damage caused by last Monday’s violent rainstorm, which wrecked havoc in Owo Town, with a view to providing material and financial assistance to those affected by the disaster.
The state Deputy Governor, Alli Olanusi, who gave the directive at the palace of the Olowo of Owo during a tour of the devastated areas yesterday, said victims of the disaster should take photographs of their affected property before embarking on any repair and submit same to the local council authorities for proper listing of beneficiaries.
Also, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), which announced that over 250 houses were destroyed and that about 5,000 residents of the town were displaced by the rainstorm, has pledged to provide succour for the victims.
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AFCON: You don’t have a choice than to win, NFF tells Eagles

THE Nigeria Football Federation officials here in South Africa says that the Eagles have been told in clear terms that they have no other choice other than to beat Zambia in their second match coming up tomorrow.
Media Committee Chairman of the board, Chief Emeka Inyamah said yesterday that they addressed the players and told them the match against Zambia would be a must win match.
“They know because they have no choice to win. I am positive that they will beat Zambia. It is not going to be piece of cake but many things have changed and the players are showing the right attitude towards victory tomorrow”.
Before now, the board in South Africa held a closed door meeting with the technical crew where they drummed it to their ears that should produce a team that would give credible performance.
They did not stop there. They also held a session with the players where they told them there would be no retreat, no surrender against Zambia.

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We are in Mali to secure Nigerians – Jonathan

From Left: President Goodluck Jonathan; Minister Of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina; CEO Oxford Business Group, Mr Andrew Jeffreys And The Chairman, Access Bank Plc, Mr Gbenga Oyebode At The Inaugural Meeting Of Presidential Eminent Persons Group On Agriculture In Geneva On Tuesday (22/1/13).

President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated that Nigeria’s involvement in the crisis in Mali was not borne out of any territorial ambition but to secure her citizens from terrorism and stop terrorists from establishing bases in West Africa.
He stated this in Geneva when he met with members of the Nigerian community in Geneva.
According to the president, “Nigeria has no territorial interest in Mali. Going to Mali does not mean that we are trying to extend our territorial control to the country. No. We believe that if we don’t go there the war going on there will affect us,” Jonathan explained.

CAN dares Catholic Church, describes them as appendage of PDP

 The Christian Association of Nigeria has dared Catholic block to pull out of the organization, accusing them of arrogance.
Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital threatened to pull out of the National Christian body over the alleged romance of the CAN leadership with the federal government.
CAN however blamed CBCN action on the loss of the Presidency to Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, rather than being too close to the government as alleged. Oritsejafor also doubled as the President of CAN.

Ibadan based billionaire's daughter gets engaged to music exec, Ajadi

Daughter to Ibadan based billionaire Akinade Fijabi, Awanat Akinade Fijabi got engaged to Shoti Records CEO, Otunba Sadiq Ajadi, who is also the son of oil and gas billionaire Sadram petroleum on Sunday 20th January in Ibadan.

Tension In Nollywood As Africa Magic Announces AMVCA Nominees January 28

There is much tension in Nollywood at the moment as practitioners await the announcement of nominees for the first Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) to be announced on Monday, January 28, 2013.

No one is sure who will make the list to begin the search for the most popular in the 26 categories of the awards to be judged by the viewers.

The main awards ceremony will hold in Lagos in March 2013. The event is organised by Africa Magic and MultiChoice Africa.

AMVCA was created to celebrate both on-the-screen and behind-the-scene African talents. 28 awards are up for grabs.

PRONACO accuses FG of shielding Otedola, others

Citizens Advocacy Group, the advocacy organ of Pro-National Conference Organisation, has accused the Federal Government of shielding oil magnate, Mr. Femi Otedola, and others involved in the fuel subsidy scam from prosecution.
The group, in a statement by its spokesperson, Mr. Olawale Okunniyi, threatened to mobilise Nigerians against any attempt by the government to neutralise the report of the Farouk Lawan-led committee on the account of the bribery plot by Otedola against the committee.
Okunniyi, who said both Otedola and Lawan could be culpable under the Nigerian law and international conventions, urged the government to allow the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, to commence their prosecution.
He said, “We suspect that the Nigerian government seems to be more concerned about shielding Otedola, its ally in this scandal. Otherwise, a strong legal action to bring the accused to trial before a competent court of law should have been taken on the investigative report  and prima facie case established on the alleged bribery scandal presented to the Office of the Attorney-General since August 2012 by the Police.

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PDP rice will soon flood market – Gov Elechi

Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi, has said the Peoples Democratic Party will soon flood Nigerian market with its own brand of rice.
Elechi spoke in Abuja on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the national leadership of the party, led by its chairman, Dr. Bamanga Tukur.
The governor informed the party of the three new high capacity rice mills his administration established in the three senatorial zones of the state and restated his determination to fully tap the agricultural endowments that abound in his state.

I Was Once A Bus Conductor – Nollywood Actor

He is one of the most attractive faces in Nollywood. He has charmed his way into the hearts of many with his good looks and acting skills.
The Kogi born actor has done enough to earn him a star status in Nollywood, but his role as co-presenter in MTN Project Fame West Africa shone the spotlight on Benjamin.
Joseph Benjamin was on Inspiration FM yesterday with Wana Udobang on the show ‘Talk About It’ when he disclosed the rough roads he had to travel before becoming who he is today.
“I’ve moved from being a bus conductor, security guard, waiter, worked in a Bakery, sold shoes at Balogun; then moved into IT before acting.”
People’s feedback on twitter showed her inspired they were with his story as he continued giving tips on how goals could be achieved.
“Keep improving your craft. Nourish that which you have. Be your own inspiration!”
Speaking on start-up businesses, Benjamin had this to say;”Understand your market before you decide what you want to do.”

Pastor Adeboye's Facebook Page becomes the 1st Nigerian brand page to hit N1m likes

The religious page actually has #1, 005, 302 likes, ahead of any other Nigerian brand page on Facebook.

Soldiers Appeal Dismissal Over Rape

Four dismissed soldiers, who were found guilty of misdemeanour involving rape and extortion by the authorities of the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, have appealed to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Azubuike Ihejirika, for clemency.

The leader of the accused soldiers, a 33-year-old Akwa Ibom State-born Corporal, Nse (surname withheld), cried out to the Ihejirika for mercy, saying he was pushed into the act by “the enemy.”

The dismissed corporal, who was the leader of troops deployed to protect an Airtel mast at Wuse zone II, Abuja in December 2012, when the troops committed the crime said he was married and had two children.

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Six states to experience two-day blackout – TCN

Six states of the federation will experience power outage on Saturday and Sunday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has said.
A statement issued by the Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Mr. Dave Ifabiyi, in Abuja on Tuesday, named the states as Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and parts of Benue.
According to Ifabiyi, the light out will enable the company’s contractors enhance the capacity of the transmission system that serves the affected areas.

Late Actress Bisi Komolafe: Family Petition Police To Arrest Fiance.

Nigeriafilms has just gathered that the family of the deceased actress, Bisi Komolafe petitioned the Police to arrest, Alhaji Tunde Ijaodola, fiancé to the deceased for refusing to release her seized property.
Nigeriafilms.com learnt after Bisi Komolafe‘s burial, her family ordered her fiancé to return all her properties in his custody which he bluntly refused to deliver all as he only sent back her Honda Pilot car while holding on to her Ultima car and other multi-million naira property.
Trouble loomed when he has refused to pick their calls and this has forced Bisi Komolafe’s family members to petition the police to get him arrested for theft.
The talented actress passed away on January 1st, 2013 after a controversial abortion related issue that resulted in complication.

My Two Gifts Of Nature Are The Weapons Men See That Attracted Me To Them — Lizzy Anjorin

Top Yoruba actress and producer, Lizzy Anjorin who is now being referred to as Kofo has confessed that her lips and boobs are her greatest assets. On marriage, she is it’s like a sealed package; one doesn’t know what is inside until one opens it.
The mother of one who is doing well business wise said that the two gifts of nature are the weapons men see that attract her to them.
Hear her response when she was asked for her kind of man, “I can’t create a man, so I don’t see any reason why I should prefer a dark or fair guy, as long as he is good to me, he is also kind and he does not listen to hearsay.
Most of the broken homes you hear about in the entertainment industry is based on hearsay because most of the guys who fall in love with actresses see them and admire them, but the moment they take them home, their parents start revolting that they want to get married to an actress and honestly, the wife that has been kicked out some four years ago will now come back to say that one actress wants to steal her husband. It is something that one needs to take a very careful look at.”
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Peter Okoye, Lola Omotayo Welcome Baby Girl In America [Photos]

Peter Okoye of P-Square has added another addition to his already family of two, which now makes them three. Peter’s babymama, Lola Omotayo gave birth to a baby girl in the United States of America today.

The new baby girl is an addition to their first child, who is a son named Cameron. Lola jetted out of Nigeria to America in late 2012.
Meanwhile, the child was named Aliona. We cannot confirm at the moment if Peter will arrive Nigeria anytime soon with his family from America.
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First Picture Of Osaze Odemwingie's Child, Noah

On Sunday, January 20, 2013, Nigerian football player, Osaze Odemwingie announced the arrival of his first son named Noah into his family. Since then, many have waited to see the picture of Osaze's child.

Now, the picture of baby Noah has hit the internet.

I MIGHT BE BROKE BUT I’M REAL AND NOT FAKE-AZADUS

Azadus has been on the low key for over a decade now. Since the massive revolution hit the music industry in Nigeria, he has been sidelined by other young competitors in the industry. Attempts to re-launch his nose-dived music career have not yielded any positive result.

This has made some people who sighted him chatting with an Okada man to have concluded that he’s broke. Reacting to the said rumour going round about him on social media that he’s broke and now mounts Okada, Azadus tweeted that “Dats me chilling wiv my okada friend wiv a bottle of Alomo in d nylon. Am actually not fake or butty, am street! U heard?”

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Oct 1 Bombing: Okah Faces Life Imprisonment

A South African court has convicted Henry Okah of terrorism allegation made against him by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Henry Okah was alleged to have been the mastermind of the October 1, 2010, bombing which occurred at the Eagle Square, Abuja, during the Independence Day celebration.
Twelve people were reportedly killed while 36 were injured. Okah, the alleged leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta that claimed responsibility for the blasts, was arrested in Johannesburg the following day.
Okah was charged with engaging in terrorist activities, conspiracy to engage in terrorist activity, and delivering, placing, and detonating an explosive device.
Among those who had testified at the S.A. Court was minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe. Okah denied involvement in the attacks, which were claimed by MEND militants, and also denied being the leader of the group.

AFCON viewing right: Shame of a Nation

After watching Cyril Stober and his panel of analysts at one of the weekly Tuesday-Live programmes on the Nigeria Television Authority, a friend who watched the programme simultaneously phoned me and asked rhetorically, “So, an average Nigerian won’t get to see live pictures from the 29th African Cup of Nations in South Africa on an indigenous television station – where Nigeria is a major force and participant?” Promptly, I replied him, “What more can you get in a land where absurdities thrive?”

Maintain zero noise pollution, court tells church

An Ikeja High Court, Lagos, has urged the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Chapel of Victory, Ikeja, Lagos, to maintain “zero noise pollution” while conducting its religious programmes.

A 79-year-old neighbour, Mrs. Esther Ogunsalu, whose residence shares a common fence with the church located on 4, Sogunle Street, Abule Onigbagbo Estate, off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, had dragged the church before the court for disturbing her peace.

Ogunsalu, in the case with suit no LD/1336/2011 filed before Justice Aishat Opesanwo, said the noise emanating from the church prevents her from sleeping, adding that it also “triggers her hypertensive heart disease.”

She asked the court to declare that the continuous occupation and use of the premises as a place of worship “contravenes the building and town planning regulations of Lagos State.”

However, Opesanwo referred both parties to the Multi-Door Courthouse, Igbosere, Lagos, for mediation.

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2015: Jonathan Courts North, Woos Ex-govs

SIGNALS that President Goodluck Jonathan has started plotting how to grab the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2015 election emerged on Monday with the President reaching out to respective former governors of Zamfara and Borno states, Ahmed Yerima and Ali Modu-Sheriff.

Our correspondent learnt that the President wanted the two influential politicians in their respective states to strengthen his hold in the north.

Ghana’s top 7 actresses

 Nadia Buari

She is probably the most loved Ghanaian actress. The daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician, Nadia has mesmerised Ghollywood for years. Born in November 21, 1982, the actress is a graduate of Performing Arts from the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.

The delectable actress, who once dated former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has become a prominent face in Ghanaian movies, featuring in blockbusters like Beyonce, The President’s Daughter, The Return of Beyonce, Hidden Treasure and My Last Ambition.

‘Men fantasize about me’ – Cossy Orjiakor

NET: Since her entrance into the movie industry about a decade ago, she has sparked off more controversies than anyone in her category. Cossy Orjiakor is one of the most talked about actresses in Nigeria, even though many can’t seem to remember the last movie she was in.

Her frequent raunchy pictures on twitter have created a lot of buzz for the video vixen cum musician, keeping her name, and ‘assets’ in the news.

And even though the ‘naughty queen,’ as she sometimes refers to herself, is criticized by many, the tiny-voiced actress boasts about being the only actress in Nollywood that has never dated or slept with an actor.

Sodje rules out Eagles, gives it to Ivory Coast

Former Super Eagles defender Efe Sodje thinks that Ivory Coast are the team to beat once again at the tournament.

Sodje was a part of the Eagles that failed to win the tournament in 2000 when Nigeria lost to Cameroon via penalty shootout.

“People are saying Ivory Coast will win it, and I can’t argue with that. They’ve got the best players, and their squad has been together for a long time, which helps them,” Sodje said without hesitating. “Didier Drogba will be the top goal scorer. He’s going to come out and show that he’s still got it, despite playing in China.

Heads may roll after Jonathan’s police college visit

SHOCKING discoveries by President Goodluck Jonathan during his unscheduled visit on Friday  to the Police College, Ikeja, may lead to a major shake-up  in  the Nigeria Police Force and the Ministry  of Police Affairs, findings by The PUNCH have revealed.

A Presidency official, who spoke to one our correspondents in confidence, on Sunday, said, “The picture being painted is that of total neglect of the police training colleges, including the one in Ikeja.

“But the fact is that some money was budgeted for those colleges. How has the money been spent? There will be a probe and anybody found wanting will be sacked.”

We attacked Mali-bound soldiers —New terrorist group

NEW terrorist group, JAMA’ATU ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS-SUDAN (a.k.a JAMBS),  has claimed responsibility for Saturday’s attack on Nigerian’s troops in Kogi State.

JAMBS,  believed to be a breakaway faction of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram,  said in a statement on Saturday ,that the soldiers were attacked in order to warn Nigeria against joining Western powers in their “aim to demolish the Islamic empire of Mali.”

70 FRSC Road Marshals Sacked in Kogi

 

About 70  Special Marshalls of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) serving in Kogi State have been  relieved of their duties for non-performance and other acts of indiscipline.

The outgoing State Coordinator of the Special Marshall Command of the FRSC,  Mr Joseph Solomon who stated this in Lokoja on Sunday while giving the account of his four-year stewardship said that the sack has reduced the number of special marshals in the state to 242 from 319.

Jim Iyke Calls Linda Ikeji A Hermaphrodite, Witch

Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji and Nollywood self-styled bad boy, Jim Iyke, have started the new year on a bickering note again.
Last year, the duo had a couple of hot exchanges over a misunderstanding on some blog posts – although, Jim Iyke later realized his mistake and apologized and we all heaved a sigh of relief.
Yesterday, Linda posted a unclad photo of Jim Iyke with the caption ‘Jim Iyke Shows Off Six Pack’ and added the following underneath, ‘Every time I write about this dude he comes after me on Twitter, but I must do my job na…lol. Nice body’ she wrote.

Attack On Bayero Is An Assault On Nigeria’s Traditional Institutions – Mark

The daring attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Ado Bayero, on Saturday, has been described as a violent assault on the nation’s respected traditional institutions by Senate President, David Mark.
Mark, in a statement issued today by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, condemned the attack, saying he was saddened by the renewed violence in Kano and some other states.
According to the statement, Mark urged the security agencies in the country to once again rise to the challenge of these gruesome acts by bringing the perpetrators to book.