Actress Stella Damasus Launches Her Own Hair Brand - AVIDA HAIR (photos)

Stella Damasus has added another line of business to the list of things she now owns, known as Adiva hair.

Her love for hair has propelled her into providing women who love style, class, glamour but also those who spend wisely, with  a new brand of wigs. The wigs come in different lengths, colors, curls, volume and fitting according to the needs and taste of different women.

They are easy to wear and remove whenever you want. Imagine having three different looks in a day and still have your natural hair breathing and resting from all the pulling from weaves and cornrows, and also relief from the constant perms to straighten the hair.

Now you can look like the stars you see on television without breaking your account as the wigs are ridiculously affordable, durable and easy to maintain.

Funke Akindele and Uche Jombo, Nolly-Town New Best-friends Posing For The Camera

Lovely Styles

Residents’ resistance stalls repair of bombed base stations

Some host communities are resisting efforts by telecoms operators to repair the telecommunications installations damaged by armed insurgents in a series of attacks in the North in 2012, our correspondent has gathered.

Islamist sect, Boko Haram, had on Wednesday, September 16, 2012 blown up telecoms base stations in Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe and Kano states, which resulted in over 150 Base Transceiver Stations belonging to telecoms service providers being put out of commission.

Twitter rant: Shut up, Taribo tells Osaze

Former Nigeria defender, Taribo West, slammed West Brom forward, Osaze Odemwingie, for his comments on the state of the country’s ex-internationals, saying the player should focus on his career rather than using social network site, Twitter, to ‘abuse’ his elders.

Osaze twitted that football administrators had failed to “treat former internationals right” citing late striker Rashidi Yekini, Femi Opabunmi and Taribo as examples.

“Yekini, (may his soul RIP) our legend died in poverty…Femi Opabunmi lost his sight and struggling to feed now…T. West I heard not so comfortable and few others,” Osaze twitted.

The Edo-born player lately has used the social network site to unleash his rage at several ex-Eagles players and the Nigeria Football Federation. He also unleashed his anger at West Brom and their fans via the same channel when his transfer bid to Queens Park Rangers fell through.

Nike suspends contract with Pistorius

Pistorius and Botha

Nike Inc. has suspended its contract with double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius, as the Olympian faces murder charges in the Valentine’s Day shooting of his girlfriend.

Pistorius, 26, is accused of a premeditated killing of model Reeva Steenkamp, though he claims he mistakenly took her for an intruder.

“Nike has suspended its contract with Oscar Pistorius,” the company said in a statement. “We believe Oscar Pistorius should be afforded due process and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.”

Eyewear maker Oakley Inc. suspended its contract with Pistorius on Monday.

Earlier this week, Nike announced that it had no plans to use him in future advert campaigns. An advert featuring Pistorius that said, “I am the bullet in the chamber,” was pulled from his personal web site on Feb. 14.

Called the “Blade Runner” for his carbon-fibre running blades, Pistorius is known for his track success against able-bodied athletes. He won gold and bronze medals at the first Paralympic Games in Athens in 2004, and set a world record in the 200 meters. He qualified for the London Olympics in the 400 meters and 4×400 relay last summer.

PUNCH

Two judges suspended over Oyinlola, Akingbola cases

The National Judicial Council has asked President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State to sack two judges – Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court, Lagos, and Justice T. D. Naron of the High Court of Justice, Plateau State – respectively.
The NJC said it had already suspended the two judges.
The two judges had delivered controversial judgments that many described as embarrassing to the judiciary.
While Naron drew the  anger of the NJC over his handling of the governorship tussle between ex-Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and the incumbent Governor Rauf Aregbesola,  Archibong’s sin lied in his controversial ruling in the case involving a former managing director of Intercontinental Bank, Erastus Akingbola.

Nigerians’ll soon enjoy regular electricity supply – Elumelu

The Chief Executive Officer, Transcorp/Woodrock, the consortium that won the bid for Ugheli Power Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, on Thursday said with the signing of transaction and industry agreements for the Power Holding Company of Nigeria’s successor companies, the stage was set for the citizens to enjoy uninterrupted power supply.
Elumelu spoke with State House correspondents shortly after his firm, which emerged the preferred bidder for the Ugheli plant, signed a Power Purchase Agreement with the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company Plc.
The NBET signed similar agreements with five other firms in respect to Geregu Power Plc, Sapele Power Plc, Kainji Hydro Electric Plc, Shiroro Hydro Electric Plc and Egbin Power Plc.
“Today is a very significant day for Nigeria, significant because this is the issue of public-private partnership in action. The government of President Goodluck Jonathan promised Nigerians that they will have power, let there be light and with what we are doing today, there is going to be light,” Elumelu said.

Source

Presidency has no fresh information on Maina’s whereabouts – Okupe

The Presidency Thursday declared the embattled Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, a fugitive who is on the run and must be tracked down by the police.
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, who was speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, refuted allegations that the Presidency was shielding Maina and assured that everything was being done to ensure he was arrested and made to answer allegations of corruption levelled against him by the Senate Committee that probed pension fund administration.

Need a loan up to N1million without collateral? Then read this!

Personal loan facility is one of the numerous products that is made available to salary earners. It is availed to enable them meet their demanding personal needs. Our target customers are bankers, workers of Oil companies, telecommunication and other reputable companies. 

This product is developed to serve as a quick loan to these categories of clients. The obtainable amount for this facility ranges from two hundred thousand (N200,000.00) to a million naira (N1,000,000.00) and the repayment tenor is between six to eight months. 

Youths stone Ekiti monarch over recurring deaths

Hundreds of youths in Emure Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Thursday protested what they described as frequent death of youths in the town.
They threw stones, sachet water and other objects on the monarch of the town, the Elemure of Emure, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo.
It was learnt that the youth initially marched to the palace where they registered their displeasure about the incidents.
Things, however, took a different turn after Adebayo addressed them. It was said that the youths became angry because of the way the monarch talked to them.

Bill Clinton, Goodluck Jonathan, Fashola, Tinubu open Eko Atlantic City

Former US president Bill Clinton, President Goodluck Jonathan, Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola and former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu were the key personalities present at the opening of first phase of the Eko Atlantic City yesterday.
The new 5-million-square-metre city, is to be the first modern smart city in Africa to be built on reclaimed land from the Atlantic Ocean.

News FLASH: Jonathan Makes U-Turn on UNILAG

President Goodluck Jonathan has reversed his decision to change the name of the University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University of Lagos.

The chairman of the university council, Prof Jerry Gana disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday.

Watch your back, Osaze warns Keshi

West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie has warned coach Stephen Keshi he could soon be sacked even after leading Nigeria to AFCON glory.

“A coach the country is praising now will one day be sacked and to his achievements they will say: only one cup? I beg.” Odemwingie tweeted.

Keshi and Osaze

“Too much corruption in sports these days. Because of few sportsmen who cheat now doping control went from urine to blood test.”

Governors Forum: Plot to remove Amaechi as chairman fails

ABUJA- PRIOR to Wednesday’s meeting of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, strong indications emerged that there were alleged plans by the Presidency to remove the Chairman of the forum and governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi.

But at yesterday’s meeting which took place at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro with thirty three governors in attendance, the state executives rather than address a replacement for the NGF’s chairman as expected from some quarters, x-rayed the administration of the forum and the issue of polio in some states of the federation.

Senate drills IGP, Abubakar as Police declare Maina wanted

ABUJA- FOR over one hour Wednesday, the Senate drilled the Inspector- General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Abubakar for his failure to produce the embattled chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina when Senate President David Mark issued a warrant for his arrest.

The IGP was summoned by the lawmakers to explain his failure to execute the arrest warrant on Maina.
Abubakar who appeared before the Senator Paulinus Igwe led Senate Committee on Police  promised to go after Maina with International Police, INTERPOL to help track him down wherever he may be hiding abroad.

According to the IGP,  the police will soon declare him wanted through the involvement of the INTERPOL. He also told the Senators  that he was prepared to place monetary ransom on the head of the fleeing Maina  if that would help the police  to apprehend him.

8 Year-Old Boy Weds 61 Year-Old Woman; See Amazing Wedding Picture!

About 100 people were witness to a most unusual wedding at the weekend.

The bride was 61 years old and the groom was an eight-year-old boy! Both families were present at the wedding of Sanele Masilela (8.) and Helen Shabangu (61) and the bride's husband and her five children were also at the wedding in Zimbabwe.

The boy's aunt, Patience Masilela (46), explained why the wedding took place.

Mercy Johnson-Okojie Spotted With Her Husband And Mother-in-Law

Recently, actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie shared some pictures of herself, her husband, daughter, mother-in-law and a friend. The curvy mother-of-one who has already booked a thanksgiving service at Christ Embassy for sometime in March, was joined by her mother-in-law, Madam Okojie in the US recently to help with her little daughter, Purity. She will be back in Nigeria before the end of this month.

PlayStation 4 Unveiled (PHOTOS)

Sony unveiled its next-generation gaming system, PlayStation 4, at an event in New York, saying the console will be part of a new ecosystem focused on hardware, software and "the fastest, most powerful gaming network."

Michelle Obama's New Official Portrait

The White House just unveiled USA's first lady, Michelle Obama's new official portrait, and as you can see she looks so elegant.

Ibinabo Fiberesima - 'We must reject death in the entertainment industry'

With the incessant deaths occurring in the entertainment industry this year, it's high time we put a stop to it. We must surrender our lives to Almighty God irrespective of our religious believes. Let's come together and embark on prayers and commit our industry and practitioners to God.

We need serious Prayers. We must reject death in the entertainment industry. Join us irrespective of your status, age, believes,profession, etc, Let's pray.Let's Save Nigeria, Let's Save the Entertainment Industry.

Only God saves.

Ibinabo Fiberesima, President Actors Guild of Nigeria.

President Jonathan Pays Tribute To Late Justus Esiri

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan joins other Nigerians in mourning veteran Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri whom he describes as an epitome of commitment, excellence and creativity.
President Jonathan reiterates his belief that Nollywood actors have carved a positive image for Nigeria in the eyes of the international community, with the late Esiri, a Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), having contributed in no small measure to the creation and sustenance of that image.
President Jonathan believes that the Nigerian movie industry and the country as a whole will greatly miss the popular actor who came to national limelight with his acclaimed performance in the popular television series, Village Headmaster, and other movies.

The President extends sincere commiserations to the Esiri family, the government and people of Delta State and all fans of the revered actor.
President Jonathan also condoles the Nollywood Family on the passage of a notable member, mentor, pioneer and inspiring actor, and enjoins the younger members to keep Justus Esiri’s legacy alive by promoting higher standards in their movies.
He prays God Almighty will grant the soul of the departed actor peaceful repose.


REUBEN ABATI
Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to the President
February 20, 2013.

J. Martins releases the much anticipated smash single “Good Life”

Multiple award-winning producer, singer and songwriter J Martins continues with his dream run as he releases another gem titled Good Life. A follow-up to his internationally acclaimed Good Time which saw him sweep multiple awards across the continent, Good Life boasts a pan-African sound which the world has come to love. 

On this song J Martins shows creative genius by putting to great use classic samples from the ‘Les Garagistes’ of Ivory Coast The song is a stimulant for divine appreciation is such that provokes the will to thank God ultimately for the grace of life. 


Delivered in smooth English and pidgin rhythm, According to him: “We all go through different travails, but the fact that the grace of life is still available to you, it means you have a Good Life”.. A reflection on the richness of the African culture smoothly melded with equally smooth lyrics and vocals make Good Life a timeless beauty for that will ensure that J Martins stays around for a very long time.

Listen to the song HERE

FRSC to enforce speed limit on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

As part of the efforts to check the rate of accidents in the country, the Federal Road Safety Commission said on Wednesday that it had concluded plans to enforce 100-kilometre per hour speed limit on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

FRSC Ogere Unit Commander, Mr. Godwin Samgbaza, who disclosed this in an interview during a motorised patrol exercise on the expressway, stated that the corps was ready to ensure that motorists no longer exceeded the speed limit on the expressway.

Samgbaza added that the unit would collaborate with other commands along the expressway to ensure its strict observance.

Keshi could be sacked —Osaze

Troubled West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie has warned coach Stephen Keshi he could soon be sacked even after leading Nigeria to Africa Nations Cup glory. The estranged Eagles attacker said he based his fears on volatile nature of sports administration in Nigeria. He made his opinion public via Twitter.

“A coach the country is praising now will one day be sacked and to his achievements they will say: only one cup? I beg.” Odemwingie tweeted.

Interestingly, Osaze had a public row with Keshi via the channel just before the Nations Cup in South Africa when the coach sensationally axed him from the Eagles team. But despite the disagreement, Keshi said in Lagos last week that the Eagles doors were still open for the player and others like Obafemi Martins who were cut from the team to South Africa.

PDP crisis: Obasanjo group fights back

The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party deepened on Wednesday as one of its sacked national officers threatend to sue the National Chairman of the party, Bamangar Tukur, for criminal contempt if he failed to reinstate him.

The National Auditor of the party, Chief Bode Mustapaha, who was sacked last Friday, wrote Tukur through his lawyer to reverse his removal with officers from the South-West.

The party had on Friday sacked Mustapha; the National Vice-Chairman (South-West), Mr. Segun Oni; and dissolved its South-West Executive.

The sacked officers  are believed to be loyalists of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Emenike out for eight weeks • To miss W/Cup qualifiers

Emmanuel Emenike will miss next month’s World Cup qualifier against Kenya as his hamstring injury will keep him out for 8 weeks.

Spartak Moscow striker Emenike suffered the injury during the recent AFCON in South Africa and has now said he is shocked he will be out for that long after Eagles doctors said he would only be sidelined for two weeks.

 Emenike revealed to MTNFootball.com from his team’s training camp in Spain that Spartak Moscow’s team doctor after thorough examination on his leg told him he will be out for next two months against the two weeks the Eagles medical staff said.

Lagos explosion: Bomb experts confused over type of device

LAGOS — Vanguard, yesterday, reliably gathered that bomb experts are finding it difficult to ascertain the type of explosive used for the substance which  exploded, Monday, at Miracle Sand Beach, in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos, killing the Chairman of the Sand Dredgers Association, Chief Oladele Pius,  and injured a  policeman.

The experts, according to a reliable source, suspect that the exhibits at the explosive scene were tampered with before their arrival.

The Police bomb disposal unit and security personnel at the scene of the explosion, under the Festac link bridge along Amuwo Odofin in Lagos Photo: Biodun Ogunleye

Consequently, some of the bomb experts visited the explosion scene again, yesterday, to get fresh clues for their investigation.
But it was learnt that they arrived the scene late, on the day of the incident, an action our source said was attributed to lack of logistics.

‘Energy drinks bad for health’ – LASUTH Medical Director

The consumption of energy drinks can cause high blood pressure.

Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, the Chief Medical Director Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Wale Oke said such beverage should be treated as drugs.

Oke also said that energy drinks were being treated as a beverage which is why it does not go through rigorous and extensive research by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

‘These drinks contain caffeine which can cause individuals with health challenges to become hypertensive. Consumption of the drinks can also increase blood pressure or cause abnormal heart rate.’

Also commenting, a member of the House of Representatives, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu who sponsored a bill requesting an investigation explained the need for the government to pay more attention to the effects and inherent dangers associated with energy drinks.

Alebiosu said ‘the findings of the research being carried out will determine the appropriate action to be taken.’

Breaking News: Goldie's Autopsy Reveals What Killed Her

Official Autopsy reports from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Ikeja have revealed that Goldie Harvey, who died on February 14th 2013, suffered intracerebellar hemorrhage caused by an underlying Hypertensive Heart Disease which resulted to 'intracerebellar hemorrhage.'

This in turn affected her spinal cord bringing about a severe headache (It should be recalled that we reported that she died screaming of a splitting headache).

The autopsy carried out on February 19, 2013, was signed by Dr. O. O. Oyewole of the Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine.

The burial arrangement for the former Big Brother Africa housemate will be announced by the family. Goldie died on Valentine's Day shortly after she returned from Los Angeles, USA, where she attended the 55th Grammy Awards.

Lady Gaga is using a wheelchair after having emergency hip surgery

The ‘Bad romance‘ singer was forced to scrap the rest of her US tour dates last week as a result of sustaining the injury to her right hip, leaving her in great pain.

Introducing fans to her wheelchair, she posted a picture of it on Twitter and gave it a name, writing the caption: ‘This is Emma.’

Expressing her regret at having to cancel 25 shows in the ‘Born This Way Ball’ tour, she recently told fans in a statement: ‘I barely know what to say. I’ve been hiding a show injury and chronic pain for some time now, [and] over the past month it has worsened. I’ve been praying it would heal.

BREAKING NEWS: Veteran actor Justus Esiri passes on

This is another incredibly sad news. Legendary actor Justus Esiri has died. The Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), famous for his role as the Village Headmaster in popular 80's sitcom of the same name, passed on last night. No details yet on the cause of death, but will update you guys as soon as I know something.

Justus Esiri has featured in several Nollywood movies and is the father of Mavin artist, Dr Sid. May his soul rest in peace...amen

Britney Spears is dating a ‘normal guy’ named David

The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker – who split from fiance Jason Trawick last month – spent Valentine’s Day with the 27 year old in a California sushi restaurant and the pair were also seen playing golf together at the Sherwood Country Club over the weekend.

According to TMZ, David – whose surname is as-yet unknown – hails from Atlanta and works for a law firm doing ‘field research’.

On their Valentine’s Day date, the couple spent half an hour in the sushi bar, spending $60 – with David leaving a tip of $13.

Rivers Musicians Prepare For PMAN Election March 4

If news reaching this medium is anything to go by, then two Former 2nd deputy Chairmen of Rivers PMAN Robin Maja and the Lady with the golden voice Lady IB, with former 1st Vice Chairman, Sample Siereh will square up against each other in the forthcoming election for the chairmanship of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Rivers State chapter.

Much of this was made known at an emergency congress meeting of the association held last Monday February 11, 2013 in Port Harcourt. Speaking to newsmen, the Chairman of the PMAN, Electoral committee, Comrade Boggysay Pepple said so far the three have picked form and assured musicians that the election will be thorough, transparent and with verifiable PMAN members from the state as participants.
He said the election would be held at the Police officers mess on March 4th 2013; according to Pepple the choice of the Police officers mess was necessitated by the need to check the excesses of those whose stock in trade is to constitute problem and to also guarantee the safety of the voters, voted and the election committee.

Oscar Pistorius: ‘I Did Not Mean To Kill Her’

Oscar Pistorius said he had no intention of killing his girlfriend and loved her deeply according to an affidavit read out in court by his lawyer.
Earlier in the hearing, prosecutors claimed Pistorius got up from bed, put on his prosthetic legs and walked seven metres before shooting Reeva Steenkamp through a closed bathroom door.
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said the details showed it was a premeditated murder, adding there was “a motive to kill”.
But in a statement detailing his version of events, Pistorius said he woke up in pitch darkness to a sound in the bathroom believing an intruder had climbed through the window. He described his sense of terror.
The 26-year-old didn’t realise Ms Steenkamp wasn’t in bed and shot at the door on his stumps, feeling vulnerable without his prosthetics.

Pistorius girlfriend Steenkamp laid to rest

 PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AFP) – Reeva Steenkamp’s cloth-draped coffin arrived at a South African chapel for her cremation Tuesday as the slain model’s boyfriend Oscar Pistorius appeared in court charged with her murder.

The coffin with white flowers laid on top was carried into the chapel at the crematorium in Port Elizabeth by six people.
Sombre-faced mourners arrived for the private memorial and cremation at the chapel in a quiet location bordering a park in the coastal city where Steenkamp grew up.
The 29-year-old law graduate and cover girl was gunned down at the upmarket Pretoria home of the Olympic and Paralympic star on Valentine’s Day.

Pistorius cancels future races

Double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius has been forced to cancel all future races and says his “key focus” is now defending himself against the charge he murdered his girlfriend, his agent says.

 Peet Van Zyl said he had “no option” but to cancel Pistorius’ track dates for the foreseeable future “to allow Oscar to concentrate on the upcoming legal proceedings”.

 Pistorius was arrested and charged on Valentine’s Day with the premeditated murder of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in Pretoria, South Africa.

 Police allege that he shot 29-year-old Miss Steenkamp four times.

Kardashian’s ‘flash’ visit to Nigeria

Reality TV show star Kim Kardashian is presently being criticised left, right and centre for her ‘flash’ visit to Nigeria after being reportedly paid 500,000 dollars.

Kim had been invited to co-host the highly publicised Valentine show ‘Love like a movie’ by R&B king Darey Art Alade at the convention centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos but Kim after some minutes on the red carpet and then the pre-event dinner with several high rated guests, reportedly appeared only for 45 seconds to speak to the cheering crowd before disappearing!
She practically slurred ”Hey Naiiija” and vamoosed!

Tickets for the show had gone for N100, 000 with more than half of the guests buying because they wanted to enjoy an evening with Kim. They did enjoy it eventually… in a snap!

The media particularly is wagging but Kim seem oblivious to the criticisms. She was later pictured arriving in Los Angeles, looking tired in a white shirt and black trousers. Her smile for the cameras, could only mean she’s happy to be home.
Kim is pregnant for boyfriend/ rapper Kanye West with her family reality show Keeping up with the Kardashians rated as one of E!’s most viewed programme,  raking in about six million viewers in it’s sixth season.
Shortly after arriving, the 32-year-old tweeted: ‘Just landed back home! 20 hrs of flying. No big deal.’

Source 

Flying Eagles in Egypt without Obuh

The junior national team, the Flying Eagles, left the country for a playing tour of Egypt on Monday without their coach John Obuh. The coach was left behind following a mild drama at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja as he protested the non-payment of his salary allegedly totalling 13 months. Obuh who later spoke to reporters said he was owed three months and not 13.

The airport showdown came up despite the Nigeria Football Federation’s earlier statement that all the national teams’ coaches had been paid their outstanding salaries.

The U-20 Eagles are in Egypt where they will engage the Egypt’s U-20 side in a two-legged friendly on Wednesday and Friday in continuation of their preparation for the Africa Youth Championship in Algeria next month.

New terrorist group claims responsibility for Bauchi kidnapping

The fast-growing new terrorist group, Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis- Sudan (a.k.a JAMBS), on Monday claimed responsibility for Sunday’s seizure of six foreign workers in Bauchi.

A guard was also killed during the raid on the company’s premises where the expatriates were kidnapped.

The victims are believed to include an Italian, a Filipino, a Briton, one Greek and a Lebanese.

They were working on a construction project when the militants attacked on Sunday, reports say.

JAMBS, believed to have been a breakaway faction of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, had similarly claimed responsibility for the attack on Nigerian soldiers on their way to Mali last month.

In the attack on the soldiers on Okene-Lokoja Road, in Kogi State, two soldiers and many others were said to be injured during a gunfight that ensued.

Jonathan should honour single-term pact –ACF

The Pan-northern socio-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to abide by the “agreement” to vacate office after his current tenure.

The ACF said the revelation by Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu that Jonathan had an agreement with the Peoples Democratic Party’s governors not to contest in 2015 was not new.

The body for northerners said the President had at different fora announced that a single term of four years was enough for him to turn things around in the country.

The ACF said Jonathan’s eligibility to participate in the 2015 election was not a constitutional matter “but of honour, trust and confidence.”

We’ll work with Obasanjo faction – Ogun PDP

Leaders of the newly recognised Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State have expressed their readiness to work with the members of the faction loyal to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The Obasanjo loyalists were last Friday removed as the leaders of the PDP in the state by the party’s National Working Committee.

 The PDP NWC had sacked the Obasanjo-backed executive of the party in Ogun State led by Senator Oladipo Odujinrin.

The Ogun PDP leaders however denied fighting a personal battle with Obasanjo, describing the former president as a father to all members of the party in the state.

Financier of the group, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, said this at a meeting of the party members held to review the recent decisions of the NWC in Ijebu-Igbo on Sunday.

Kashamu regretted what he called the use of the name of the former President by those he described as unscrupulous politicians in the state to commit atrocities and illegalities.

This, he said, had resulted in Obasanjo being misunderstood and his role being misconstrued, thus giving room for the wrong impression held by many about the former president.

Budget: Reps accuse FG of blackmailing N’Assembly

House of Representatives said on Monday that the executive arm of government was bent on blackmailing the National Assembly over the 2013 budget by raising “non-issues” daily.

It also observed that rather than advising President Goodluck Jonathan to sign the 2013 Appropriation Bill into law, his advisers were keen on blackmailing the legislature.

The National Assembly sent the details of the N4.9trillion budget to  Jonathan on January 14.

The House picked holes in the claim on Sunday by the Chief Economic Adviser to the President, Dr. Nwanze Okidegbe, who said that government might have challenges paying salaries of workers this year due to a slash in personnel proposals by the National Assembly.

There’s huge integrity deficiency in el-Rufai’s book –Ribadu

Pioneer Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said there is a “huge integrity deficiency” in former Federal Capital Territory minister, Nasir El-Rufai’s book, The Accidental Public Servant.

In an interview with an Abuja-based newspaper, Blueprint, Ribadu explained that el-Rufai was wrong to have written about the EFCC in his book because the former minister was never a member of staff of the commission and knew nothing about its operations.

Admitting that he had yet to read the book, Ribadu also stated that el-Rufai did not tell him he was writing a book and never interviewed him about what he wanted to write.

He said, “So, I am quite surprised on how you can quote a person that you have not interviewed. I think the ethics of writing is that you quote somebody with authority and that you can stand by that.

How Wizkid was turned into a 'cash cow' by Banky W

This is what Leadership Newspaper is reporting.

Facts have begun to emerge regarding the real story behind Wizkid and Banky is fallout. The reason is not unconnected with the rising sensational singer being made a cash cow for the EME label. An Insider opened up to Entertainment Rendezvous that Wizzy (his nickname) is at war with Banky W and EME because he wants a contract review which Banky W has refused to grant him.

The source pointed out that since Ayodeji Balogun known as Wizkid signed with EME, he has been getting just 25% from whatever he gets paid to perform at an event with Banky W. Empire Mate Entertainment EME is owned by Banky W and Segun Demuren and Segun and Osagie, Wizzy’s ex-manager who introduced him to Banky after big record labels like Mo-Hits and Storm records rejected him, also gets 25% each from his hard earned money.

Nigerian movie makes history, debuts in U.S. theatres

A Nollywood movie titled `Dr Bello’ will be making history as the first Nigerian movie to debut in the U.S. theatres on Feb. 22, its producer, Mr Tony Abulu, has said.

Abulu on Monday in Abuja said that the movie would be released in the U.S. theatres from Feb. 22 to Feb. 27.

He said the movie, worth N150 million, would explore the foreign exchange potentials that abound in the U.S. film industry.

The development, according to Abulu, will also create a platform for other Nigerian movies to sell in the U.S. market.

“This is the second largest theatre chain in America with over 5000 screens and this portends great opportunity for Nigeria, because apart from “Dr Bello” other movies can come through this same agreement.

Kim Kadarshian turns heads at Darey’s concert

American socialite, Kim Kadarshian was the cynosure of attention on the red carpet of Darey’s Love like a Movie concert.

The 32-year-old reality TV star, dressed in a black leather gown, appeared on the red carpet at around 6 PM and posed for the camera while her fans looked on. When asked about her experience in Nigeria, she replied ‘Its amazing’.

Kadarshian spent time with platinum VIP guests at the pre-concert dinner and her brief appearance on the concert stage was met with an applause from fans.

She arrived Nigeria on Saturday, February 16, 2013 and returned in the early hours of Monday, February 17, 2013