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Sunday, 30 September 2012
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AYO Wins MTN Project Fame Season 5
Ayobami contested last year at Nigerian Idol and he made it to the final 12 but he was evicted in the first round of the finals.
Watch Ayo perform 'Tonight' by John Legend
Saturday, 29 September 2012
Friday, 28 September 2012
Actor Johnny Lewis found dead in L.A.
Actor Johnny Lewis, who had a supporting role in the TV show "Sons of Anarchy," was found dead on Wednesday in a Los Angeles neighborhood where he was suspected of killing an 81-year-old woman from whom he may have been renting a room, police said on Thursday.
Police responded to a call on Wednesday morning about a screaming woman in the affluent Los Feliz section and foundCatherine Davis dead in her home, Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Officer Cleon Joseph said.
Joseph said that Lewis, 28, who had been released from jail five days earlier, was also dead in the home's driveway after either falling or jumping from the roof.
Meet the new AGN president.
Grandma caught with 1.740kg of cocaine.
"This is not her fist time of going to London and the drug was cleverly packed to avoid detection. It was packed in balloons and inserted in ten plastic containers of herbal syrup," NDLEA said.
The agency added that the suspect was about to board a British Airways flight when its officers arrested her on Wednesday.
According to the Airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, the suspect has two international passports with numbers A03348648 and A3771781A.
"She was caught during the screening of British Airways passengers to London. The cocaine found in her possession was packed in balloons and prepared into plastic bottles. It was also wrapped in black polythene bags. Each bottle was neatly sealed to avoid suspicion," he said.
"Her father is a native of Abeokuta while her mother hails from Owerri, Imo State. Hassan Fatimat Abike also known as Chika Okoye has six children and many grandchildren. She currently lives alone in Owerri and sells clothes to earn a living. The drug found in her bag tested positive to cocaine," he added.Umar said preliminary investigation revealed that she is also known as Chika Okoye, adding that she speaks Ibo and Yoruba fluently.
In her statement, she claimed that the drugs were given to her by a friend.
"I live in Owerri alone because my children are grown up and now have their families. I sell clothes to take care of myself. I met an old friend two weeks ago and during our discussion, I told him I will soon be travelling to London. He asked me to deliver some herbal medicine to his sick relative in London. I was only trying to assist an old friend. I blame myself for everything because I should have turned down his request. The drug was detected during a search at the airport," she said.
Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, said the agency is investigating her claim.
Apple apologizes for errors with iOS 6 Map services
We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better," Cook said in a letter to customers released on its website, adding that the company "fell short" of its commitment to deliver "the best experience possible to our customers."
"While we're improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app," he said in the letter.
As Chinua Achebe Publishes Memoir, Biafra War's Legacy Lingers In Nigeria
Most Nigerians are too young to remember the devastating civil war that ripped their country apart more than four decades ago but for world-famous author and scholar Chinua Achebe, 81, the Biafran War of 1967-1970 is more than a moment in history. It is a lesson that should not be forgotten, especially as Nigeria witnesses a new wave of sectarian violence that threatens to split Africa's most populous nation again.
Death By Hanging: Policemen Shocked Over Colleague’s Fate
The verdict of death by hanging on a policeman who shot dead a three-year old girl by a Lagos High Court yesterday has thrown policemen in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria into a big shock.
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, presided over by Justice Olabisi Akinlade sentenced to death by hanging, a police corporal, Okechukwu Nwabueze for shooting to death a three-year old girl, Kaosara Muritala.
The 35-year old Corporal Nwabueze who hails from Delta State, Southsouth Nigeria, was convicted for killing the victim on 5 April, 2009 at a check point located at Obanle- Aro near Mr. Bigg’s in Alapere, Ketu area, Lagos.
He was arrested immediately and charged to court for murder.
Since then, he has been remanded at Ikoyi Prison during the trial that lasted about for three years.
During the trial, three witnesses testified for the prosecution including the deceased’s father and Professor John Obafunwa, a pathologist and now the Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, ASU, Ojo, Lagos.
Delivering judgement in the matter yesterday, Justice Akinlade held that the prosecution had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. She said Nwabueze deliberately killed the girl.
The judge noted that in his defence, the convict gave contradictory account of what happened on that fateful day but admitted he expended two rounds of ammunition that day.
The judge also noted that the convict claimed that he shot into the air to scare the driver of the car who allegedly refused to stop. In his testimony, the father claimed that the police did not stop them and that he heard a gun shot a few metres from the check point.
Justice Akinlade upheld the case of the prosecution and sentenced Nwabueze to death by hanging.
“The Only statutory punishment for murder is death penalty. Accordingly, the sentence of the court upon you, ex-Corporal Ikechukwu Nwabueze is that you be hanged by neck until you be dead and may the Lord have mercy on your soul,” the judge pronounced.
She added: “He cannot claim that he was not aware of the consequence of the action. He had the intention to kill or cause grievous bodily injuries when he fired at the back of the car.” She pointed out that the punishment would serve as a deterrent to policemen who recklessly ‘cut short the lives of innocent Nigerians’
Nwabueze was a part time final year student of University of Lagos where he was studying Business Administration.
He enlisted into the Nigeria Police in 2005 and rose to the rant of corporal before the incident happened.
He served at Ketu Police Division before he was transferred to Alapere division.
He was still single. Some of the officers who knew him expressed shock and lamented that such fate befell him.
At the police station yesterday, they were seen discussing the matter and prayed to God to save their embattled colleague from the gallow.
Meanwhile P. M. NEWS gathered that members of his family and friends are rallying round to file an appeal against the judgment.
They described him as an easy-going person who was at peace with his fellow colleagues
Thursday, 27 September 2012
FRESH OUT: Ese Peters - Omote
AbOriginal Music is proud to present “Omote” - the brand new single from Alternative Nigerian Singer/Songwriter and producer Ese Peters. Debuting as the first single from his forthcoming self-titled EP, the Sizzle-produced “Omote” is a soaring ballad that is very much vintage Ese Peters.
Backed by lush acoustic guitars, resounding string arrangements and subtle drum patterns, over which Ese Peters effortlessly but compellingly displays his soulful vocal tones, undeniable singing abilities and heart-tugging song writing dexterity, “Omote” is a brilliantly crafted Rock ballad that not only cuts straight to the heart of its listener but also sets Ese Peters well apart from anything that is in Nigerian’s musical landscape in 2012.
A love letter to the woman in his life, “Omote” is unashamedly passionate, with earnest lyrics delivered over soaring melodies. The result is a new anthem for lovers everywhere looking to tell that special someone how they truly feel.
2 Die in accident on Shagamu-Ore Expressway on Wednesday.
A 14-seater commercial bus with number plate XB 185 EHR somersaulted on the ever busy Shagamu-Ore Expressway on Wednesday killing two and injuring many passengers at Odogbolu junction .
A survivor of the accident, who identified herself simply as Favour, accused the driver of over speeding.
The bus was heading towards the road median after it lost one of its tyres until one of the passengers sitting in the front took over the steering from the driver, adding that this made the bus to somersault.
Favour, who sustained minor injury on her face, said the bus took off from Benin early in the morning for Lagos.
She recalled that the driver was warned several times by passengers to reduce his speed but he was adamant.
Photo: Aerial View Images Of Flooding Around River Niger In Lokoja
The images were released by the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and shows the extent of the flooding in the city caused by the overflowing River Niger, which is virtually cutting off the Northern part of the country from the South.
A lot of small villages in Lokoja and Kogi will soon be wiped out if nothing is done soon. The flooding has left many dead, thousands homeless, and movement from one place to the other impossible.
The flooding started about two weeks ago after Cameroon released water from the Lagdo Dam.
The flooding started about two weeks ago after Cameroon released water from the Lagdo Dam.
The minister of works said that the level of water seen in the past two weeks has not been seen in the last 100 years.
Praiz's anointing falls on ToolzO
After gisting about single Nigerian singers with Gbemi O.O, Praiz walks into the studio to sing for ToolzO. Praiz hit the notes which apparently hit Toolz in the right spot; making her hit the floor as she fainted…twice.
Akure high chief arrested by NDLEA.
The NDLEA in Osun has arrested an Akure high chief for allegedly being in possession of eight bags of Indian hemp.
The agency’s acting Commander, Mr Samuel Gadzama, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Osogbo that the 52-year-old suspect was arrested with his cousin on Sept. 23 in Iwo town.
``The surveillance team of the command was monitoring the movement of the two suspects in a Honda saloon car marked BC 57 FST coming from Ilesa before it was finally stopped at Iwo.
``The team initially wanted to trace them to where they were going to supply the eight bags of Indian hemp weighing 45.45 kg, but swooped on them when the suspects wanted to escape after discovering that the officers were tracing them,’’ Gadzama said.
He said that investigation was still going on, adding that the suspects would be charged to court at the appropriate time.
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Deputy Governorship debate: I want to answer my people in yoruba.
1st session of the DEPUTY GOVERNORSHIP DEBATE in Ondo State, Nigeria. Organised by NIGERIA ELECTIONS DEBATE GROUP (NEDG). 25th Sept. 2012. TV broadcast by AIT, NTA.
Sunday, 23 September 2012
FRESH OUT Video: Dipp ft. Yemi Alade - Rock ur body
Here is the brand new video "ROCK UR BODY" from the DIPP (Half Man Half Amayzine) featuring the beautiful and sexy YEMI ALADE of Effyzzie Entertainment. Shot and directed by no other than Paul "GAMBIT" Obata...This hot, steamy and raunchy video is sure going to get you sitting at the edge of your seat, as Dipp and Yemi take Nigerian R&B to a whole new level physically and vocally. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Don't forget to share your thoughts below!!!
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Justin Timberlake Takes His Bachelor Party To Mexico
Justin Timberlake is making the most out of his bachelor party!
After kicking off the bash in Las Vegas with about 20 friends on Thursday, the "Trouble with the Curve" star and his pals headed south of the border, landing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Friday, according to E! Online.
JT's friend/collaborator Timbaland partied with the group at the Sin City festivities, E! reported, but no word as to whether the "Hands in the Air" singer continued with the group to Mexico.
Though Justin, 31, and fiancee Jessica Biel, 30, have remained tight-lipped regarding their upcoming nuptials, the bachelor festivities seem to imply their wedding may be just around the corner.
Three killed, 46 wounded in Bauchi suicide attack
A suicide bomber who tried to ram an explosives-packed car into a Nigerian church on Sunday killed 3 people including a woman and an eight-year-old boy, while wounding dozens more, the Red Cross and police said.
The attacker targeted the St. John's Catholic Church in the northern city of Bauchi, where tight security was imposed after a wave church bombings claimed by the radical Islamist group Boko Haram.
Worshippers were being screened outside the building in the city's Wunti area when the bomber approached at roughly 9:00 am (0800 GMT).
"He couldn't reach the church ... because of the barriers,'' and so rammed his Opel Vectra sedan into the line of people waiting to enter Sunday services, Bauchi state police spokesman Mohammed Hassan said.
"We have three dead in all, including the bomber, a woman and a child. Forty-eight others were seriously injured in the explosion,'' said the head of the Red Cross in Bauchi state, Adamu Abubakar.
The woman was killed instantly, while the eight-year-old boy later died at a hospital, according to Hassan.
FRESH OUT Video: MONICA OGAH - BODY HUG FT WIZ BOY
Project Fame West Africa Season 4 winner Monica Ogah has premiered her first ever video – for one of her singles ‘Body hug’.
The song which features highlife act Wizboyy is one of her three singles which she released in May 2012.
Saturday, 22 September 2012
Kingsley Ogoro loses dad
7 Honored by NOA for arresting Cynthia Osukogu's killers.
For the excellent job of arresting the killers of Cynthia Osukogu, who was killed in a Lagos hotel in June, seven Police officers who performed the feat, were yesterday awarded the ‘NOA Civic Recognition Award’ by the National Orientation Agency.
According to the Director General, NOA, Mr. Mike Omeri, the National Orientation Agency decided to initiate the civic recognition award because Nigerians in various walks of life and endeavour have been making the nation proud without been recognised and encouraged.
“The whole nation was gripped with anger, fear and rage when this ugly and unfortunate incident occurred. These patriotic officers stuck out their necks to unravel the mystery. What you did restored Nigeria’s police image before the whole world.
“You also restored some sort of succour to the family by arresting those that committed the dastardly act.”
The seven officers are ACP Damien Okoro, the Area Commander ‘Festac’, DSP Imoh Gregory, ASP Mariam Ogunmolasuyi, ASP Agbaje Yakubu, Inspector Edo Joseph, Sergeant Patience Biokoro and Sergeant Frank Okorobon, all of Area ‘E’ Festac, Lagos.
In his speech, the IG, Mohammed Abubakar commended the NOA for the honour done his men saying it has opened a new vista of partnership between the Police and the agency after which he elevated sergeants Frank Okorobon and Patience Biokoro, to the rank of Inspector with immediate effect and also directed Inspector, Edo Joseph, to proceed on a course preparatory to his promotion to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (SP).
He attributed the feat of arresting the killers to the policy of transformation sweeping across the police force, saying, “I assure you that we will continue to provide the right leadership and you will continue to see breakthroughs and successes in our efforts to rid the society of criminals.”
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Nigerian Idol press briefing.
Popular Nigeria reality television show, Nigerian Idol, which is in its third season, will be starting auditions on the 13th of October at the Rockview Hotel Royal and ends with Lagos on the 10th of November at 'Within the Box' studio.
The show was formally launched yesterday, 19th September at a press conference in Ikeja and the dynamic, young and fresh OAP who is popularly known as Illrymz will host the show for the second time running.
The audition would also run through the following audition cities as follows;
Port Harcourt, 20th Oct.
Hotel Presidential, Aba Road, GRA phase2
Owerri, 27th Oct.
Imo Concorde Hotel,
Owerri - Port Harcourt road
New Owerri layout.
Benin, 3rd Nov.
Excalibur Hotel,
23B Etete Road, GRA, beside NNPC, Benin City.
At the conference, the Managing Director of OMG, Rotimi Pedro, says, “The group puts Nigeria on the world map again", as the show which was formally aired in 11 countries before would be aired in four extra countries including Canada, the prize sum have been increased from 15 million to 20 million from the previous season and the audition cities have been increased from four to five. There was also a new development about the show and the chief commercial official of Etisalat, Mr Wael Ammar took time to explain this development. For the first time ever, the reality show would have a blackberry app where users could go and download content such as videos and pictures. He also said that Etisalat remains committed to giving the Nigerian youth a wonderful experience. There were performances from Mercy, Naomi, Joe Blue, Onochei and they performed to the delight of the guests present.
The high point of the event was the announcement of a 'Press Idol' competition which Daniel Oramali of Hit on TV won the sum of $1,000 for his brilliant and scintillating performance of Joe's “No one else”, Efe Tommy and Gbenga Shaba also won $500 and $200 for taking 2nd and 3rdplace respectively.
The theme for this year's show is "Be the voice of tomorrow", the maiden broadcast is scheduled to be aired on the 16th of December. Click HERE to register and confirm your registration bytexting your name and preferred audition location to 5599 from an Etisalat line.
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Female banker sends robbers after customer
From Daily Sun
A female cashier working in a new generation bank along New Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State has landed in trouble for sending robbers after a customer just after he withdrew N5 million from the bank.
It was gathered that the customer was attacked by the armed bandits who operated on two motorcycles while waiting to board a vehicle to his destination.
After being dispossessed of the money, Daily Sun gathered that the victim became suspicious of the role played by the female cashier as no other person knew about the withdrawal and he hurried back to the bank in anger and threatened to expose the cashier if the stolen money was not returned immediately to him.
According to a reliable source, the bank manager, whose office was situated close to the banking hall, overheard their argument and invited them into his office.
While interviewing both parties, the female cashier consistently denied involvement in the crime and vowed to deal with the victim if his allegation was eventually proved to be false.
However, the cat was let out of the bag during hot exchange of words when the mobile phone of the cashier rang persistently and she refused to answer the call.
While she was fidgeting, the bank manager suspected foul play and ordered the cashier to answer her call, using the amplified speaker.
When she finally picked the call after much reluctance, it was the voice of the excited robber from the other end telling the cashier that the operation was successful.
He told the cashier to meet him at the designated location to collect her share after the close of work.
The cashier became speechless after the call as tears of shame and guilt streamed down her face.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the state, Mr. Ralph Uzoigwe, said he had not received any complaint from the bank and promised to reach the reporter as soon as information got to him.
It was learnt that the bank was handling the incident internally to avoid a dent to its image.
Edo deputy governor’s aide regains freedom
Kelly Odaro, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Deputy Governor, Pius Odubu, who was kidnapped last Saturday night has regained freedom from his abductors.
Top official killed in Nigeria state hit by Islamist attacks
Gunmen have killed the justice commissioner for a Nigerian state at the heart of an Islamist insurgency and also an ex-prisons chief in another volatile area, government and police sources said Tuesday.
It was not immediately clear who was behind the killings, but they occurred after security forces on Monday shot dead two suspected high-ranking members of Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.
In Borno state, gunmen stormed the justice commissioner's home late Monday in the town of Bama in the country's northeast, the region where Boko Haram is based and which has been hard hit by gun and bomb attacks.
"We received the report of the death of the commissioner of justice, Zannah Malam Gana," a government official said on condition of anonymity. "He was shot dead by some gunmen in his house around 8:45 pm last night."
Nigeria's Got Talent Debuts
We’ve been waiting to see the fun and excitement that producers of Nigeria’s Got Talent promised us some weeks back, and finally on Sunday, September 16, 2012, TV audiences were treated to a different experience as Nigeria’s Got Talent Season 1 debuted.
The show was hosted by Andre Blaze while judges, Nollywood Superstar Kate Henshaw, Radio darling Dan Foster and film maker Yibo Koko reviewed performances...
Watch the show here in case you missed it
As the contestants jostle for the fame, money, respect and the opportunity to become global stars, ahead of viewers lays lots of excitement as the show moves from raw auditions to the theatre show, eliminations all the way to the final show.
Sponsored by Airtel, Nigeria’s Got talent airs on AIT (10.30), STV (6pm), SOUNDCITY (6.30). The UK fans are not left out HITVUK Sky 193 (8pm),
Also look out for Nigeria’s Got Talent on NTA and TVC.
In its sixth year, The Got Talent franchise worldwide has produced notable acts like Diversity, Bianca Ryan and runner up Susan Boyle, whose debut album became the fastest selling UK debut album of all time, selling over 3 million copies in the U.S.
For more info
Website: www.Gottalentnigeria.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Twitter: @niggottalent
Monday, 17 September 2012
NAYOSOUL PRESENTS THE FIRST EPISODE OF HER ACOUSTIC SESSION SEASON 1
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Nayosoul she listened to her grandmother and sisters sing in the choir and later explained that this may have inspired her interest in music.
When she was 17 or 18 years old, Naysoul started writing lyrics for music touching on any topic that came to mind, especially Christian music. Her primary singing experience came from "singing in the shower". She was groomed in the Church choir and started taking 'solos' at the age of 14 where she one day discovered her love for soul/jazz music.
NayoSouls Acoustic Session is a Project she has embarked on Just to appreciate her fans, and to also showcase her talent. Its a project that shows her doing acoustic versions of her songs and covers of other songs.
Episode One shows her performing an Acoustic version of her song "Rhythm of the Sound" which she released couple of months ago. Watch and Enjoy this Great Singer.
"NayoSoul presents the first season of her Acoustic sessions, with an Acoustic version of a song she released couple of months ago "Rhythm of the Sound". Nayosoul Speaks: This is just a way to say thank you to all my fans and all Good music Lovers. This is just the Beginning..."
WATCH NAYOSOUL'S ACOUSTIC SESSION EPISODE 1 "RHYTHM OF THE SOUND
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