We have a feeling that we’ll be seeing a new side of Lami in 2011 – Fun, fresh, yet still soulful!
“Ere Ife” is one of our favourite Lami tracks – the song features eLDee who also directed the video.
Check on it.
This GidiGlobe has more to show than what first meets the eye. So, i won't say much but to make you decide what we do... NB:We see and snitch on everything behind the GLOBE.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
New Video: Lami feat. eLDee – Ere Ife
We have a feeling that we’ll be seeing a new side of Lami in 2011 – Fun, fresh, yet still soulful!
“Ere Ife” is one of our favourite Lami tracks – the song features eLDee who also directed the video.
Check on it.
LOSER!: Sarah Jibril Sues Goodluck Jonathan
For getting only one vote during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary election, a defeated aspirant during the contest, Mrs Sarah Jibril, has alleged foul play and has gone to the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop President Goodluck Jonathan from parading himself as winner of the election.
The Director-General of the Sarah Jibril Campaign Organisation, Musa Ajogie, told newsmen in Kaduna, on Tuesday, that they were also asking the court to declare as null and void the said primary election where Jonathan was declared winner, alleging that what the PDP did was ridiculous and had set a bad precedence.
Mrs Jibril also asked the court to declare that Atiku Abubakar was not the Northern consensus candidate for the PDP and joined President Jonathan, Mallam Adamu Ciroma, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Attahiru Jega and Atiku Abubakar in the suit. “They told the court in their affidavit that consensus as verdict has nothing to do with voting. Consensus means unanimous agreement on an issue or on a candidate not by voting.”
New Music: Omolara – Transformation
Wow…
This is the song you need to listen to today!
It is so easy to lose hope in Nigeria, so many things happen each day that can “break” even the most strong willed individual.
Well, don’t lose hope!
The song is performed by Omolara, written and produced by Cobhams Asuquo.
Listen to Omolara
Download >>> Transformation
Man Kills 52 Years Old Uncle With Screw Driver
Just a week into the New Year when the average person was still savouring the joy of transiting from 2010 to 2011, a 32-year-old man murdered his uncle. TOYOSI OGUNSEYE reports that the suspect, now being held by the police, provides insight into what led to his rash action
Lanre Ajewole kept mute when he was asked why he murdered his uncle. He said that the incident of January 8, 2011, remained a mystery to him.
That day, Ajewole, who doubles as a painter and an electrician, entered his house located at 10, Ramonuoke Street, Itire, Lagos to sleep when all hell broke loose.
His aunt, Biodun, was peeling yam in the compound when he sauntered in. She said that he bumped rudely into her as he made to enter the house. And that was how trouble started.
Lanre Ajewole kept mute when he was asked why he murdered his uncle. He said that the incident of January 8, 2011, remained a mystery to him.
That day, Ajewole, who doubles as a painter and an electrician, entered his house located at 10, Ramonuoke Street, Itire, Lagos to sleep when all hell broke loose.
His aunt, Biodun, was peeling yam in the compound when he sauntered in. She said that he bumped rudely into her as he made to enter the house. And that was how trouble started.
Alleged N25bn fraud: EFCC trails Igbinedion
It was reliably gathered yesterday that the former number one citizen of Edo State, who had been under EFCC surveillance since 2008, had been placed under a watch list and most likely would be declared wanted anytime this week by the anti-graft agency.
The EFCC, according to a source, sent the watch list to all border points in the country to forestall him from jetting out of Nigeria.
Igbinedion was last sighted at the wedding of Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s daughter in company of his friends on January 8, 2011, in Abuja.
The source further revealed that the decision to declare him wanted was a prelude to issuing an international arrest warrant on him to enable Interpol track him down wherever he was hiding in the world.
Oshiomhole launches one student, one desk, total school transformation
Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole
LIKE one man, one vote, for credible election, Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has come up with another innovation to boost quality education in the country.
He has launched one student, one desk, in Edo Schools, saying it will enhance quality education and reduce examination malpractice, worsened by over crowded classrooms.
“When students are packed together in a classroom like sardines, there is the tendency for examination malpractice to thrive. Students will cheat and try to spy on each other when they are crowded in a classroom.â€
Oshiomhole believes one student, one desk will provide a conducive environment for students to learn in comfort and ease. He said that our students deserve the best facilities in school in order for them to excel in their academic pursuits.
He pointed out that the objective of his administration is to make public schools attractive enough for those in private schools to want to leave and attend the public ones.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
My mom would have died prematurely if I’d married Timaya –Empress Njamah
Empress Njamah’s name is synonymous with controversies. Despite this, she has held her head high and walked tall. In this interview with ’Nonye Ben-Nwankwo, the actress talks about her career and her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and singer, Timaya
We learn you are now a make-up artiste. How did you find yourself in this field?
I’ve been doing this for a long time. I don’t have an office yet because I do a lot of things, so I really want to be sure of what I want to open an office for. The bridal make-up comes up almost every weekend. From one job, I get another job and I get another job from that one. Bridal make-up has been very okay.
You are into interior décor as well…
I do that as well. I just finished working on a hotel in Calabar. It took me almost three months to complete the job.
We learn you are now a make-up artiste. How did you find yourself in this field?
I’ve been doing this for a long time. I don’t have an office yet because I do a lot of things, so I really want to be sure of what I want to open an office for. The bridal make-up comes up almost every weekend. From one job, I get another job and I get another job from that one. Bridal make-up has been very okay.
You are into interior décor as well…
I do that as well. I just finished working on a hotel in Calabar. It took me almost three months to complete the job.
"Juju" (Black Magic) Fails Bank Robber
A middle-aged man, Danlami Ahmed, has been arrested by the police for attempting to rob a new generation bank in Minna, Niger State, with the aid of Juju.
Ahmed was arrested on Thursday after using Juju to beat the bank’s mechanical and human security networks to gain entry into the banking hall.
Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect who hails from Nassarawa State but was residing in the Sauka Kahuta area of the Niger State capital, was spotted by a bank official in the
bulk room packing naira notes into a ‘Ghana must go’ he had brought with him.
However, the bank member, who saw Ahmed taking the money into the bag, reportedly tapped him on the back and asked him what he was doing there.
An alarm was raised, which attracted the security men attached to the bank, leading to his (Ahmed’s) arrest.
When questioned, Ahmed, who had the charms under the dress he wore, allegedly said he had been in the business for some time and that the charm was given to him by his grandfather.
He said with the aid of the charm he had the power to disappear from anywhere and would not be seen while raiding any bank.
The suspect was later led to his Sauka Kahuta residence where the police searched the premises.
A senior police officer who preferred to remain anonymous confirmed the news saying investigations into the matter had commenced.
Ahmed was arrested on Thursday after using Juju to beat the bank’s mechanical and human security networks to gain entry into the banking hall.
Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect who hails from Nassarawa State but was residing in the Sauka Kahuta area of the Niger State capital, was spotted by a bank official in the
bulk room packing naira notes into a ‘Ghana must go’ he had brought with him.However, the bank member, who saw Ahmed taking the money into the bag, reportedly tapped him on the back and asked him what he was doing there.
An alarm was raised, which attracted the security men attached to the bank, leading to his (Ahmed’s) arrest.
When questioned, Ahmed, who had the charms under the dress he wore, allegedly said he had been in the business for some time and that the charm was given to him by his grandfather.
He said with the aid of the charm he had the power to disappear from anywhere and would not be seen while raiding any bank.
The suspect was later led to his Sauka Kahuta residence where the police searched the premises.
A senior police officer who preferred to remain anonymous confirmed the news saying investigations into the matter had commenced.
Poll: Mr Rich Guy Vs Mr. Handsome Guy
Which do you prefer, to date the rich or the handsome? This is an important and interesting topic that needs to be addressed.so many have fallen victim of handsome while others with the rich. You writing your comments will go a long way to enlighten to-be victims.
TFA 2011: the die is cast!
Which young person made the most remarkable contribution in 2010 and is worthy of emulation? That among many more answers will be provided at the sixth edition of The Future Awards holding tomorrow in Lagos.
After 3 months of a rigorous judging process, The Future Awards (TFA) released its final list last Monday short listing both popular and unfamiliar Nigerian under 31s in twenty different categories.
The finalists drawn from different works of life are boxed into categories including; Creative Professional of the Year, Actor of the Year, Best Use of Science, Best Use of Creativity, Young Person of the Year, Designer of the Year, Corporate Professional of the Year, Journalist of the Year, among others.
The list contained names of 71 achieving youths and three teams. Some of the popular nominees are Banky W, Tosyn Bucknor, Kemi Adetiba, Ini Edo, Genevieve Nnaji, Don Jazzy and P-Square.
Commenting on the final list, organisers, REDSTrat, say “the judging process has gone through a Board of Judges, public voting, an Independent Audit Committee, and back to the Board of Judges”.
Seyi Law, Ini Edo and Don Jazzy
After 3 months of a rigorous judging process, The Future Awards (TFA) released its final list last Monday short listing both popular and unfamiliar Nigerian under 31s in twenty different categories.
The finalists drawn from different works of life are boxed into categories including; Creative Professional of the Year, Actor of the Year, Best Use of Science, Best Use of Creativity, Young Person of the Year, Designer of the Year, Corporate Professional of the Year, Journalist of the Year, among others.
The list contained names of 71 achieving youths and three teams. Some of the popular nominees are Banky W, Tosyn Bucknor, Kemi Adetiba, Ini Edo, Genevieve Nnaji, Don Jazzy and P-Square.
Commenting on the final list, organisers, REDSTrat, say “the judging process has gone through a Board of Judges, public voting, an Independent Audit Committee, and back to the Board of Judges”.
Ladies, What Is Your Take On Machismo?????
a group of men were asked whet their ideal woman is and most gave responses like :
* A woman that will know what i want without me asking .
* A woman that will be able to keep my home in peace .
* A woman that will allow me go partying with my friends and don't query my coming home late .
* A woman I will be proud to walk the streets with .
* A woman that will not give me troubles by querying my dissuasion's .
* A woman that can contribute financially and always be there to meet my needs .
* etc
Funny enough , none of these men ever accepted that they will help out in home keeping
Do u think men are being more "Macho" these days and what are the signs / qualities that make u classify a man as "macho" ?
* A woman that will know what i want without me asking .
* A woman that will be able to keep my home in peace .
* A woman that will allow me go partying with my friends and don't query my coming home late .
* A woman I will be proud to walk the streets with .
* A woman that will not give me troubles by querying my dissuasion's .
* A woman that can contribute financially and always be there to meet my needs .
* etc
Funny enough , none of these men ever accepted that they will help out in home keeping
Do u think men are being more "Macho" these days and what are the signs / qualities that make u classify a man as "macho" ?
NEXT movie star winner hits it big
Still basking in the euphoria of winning the 2010 Next Movie Star reality television show, Akio Precious Ilami is now squaring up to the busy life of an accustomed actress.
For the past four weeks, the 20-year-old University of Jos Linguistic student, alongside other housemates in the recently concluded popular television show, has been on the location of Dormitory 8, a sit-com that centres on student/lecturer lifestyle and a campus hostel housing eight students from different African countries.
In the serial that would soon grace television stations across the nation, Ilami plays the role of Akpostina, a compulsive liar and lead character in the girl’s room.
According to Ilami, “It was very challenging fitting into a character that is totally alien from your real person and getting all the nuances correct was not easy either but I love being Akpostina on set. I love the challenge that came with it.
In the serial that would soon grace television stations across the nation, Ilami plays the role of Akpostina, a compulsive liar and lead character in the girl’s room.
According to Ilami, “It was very challenging fitting into a character that is totally alien from your real person and getting all the nuances correct was not easy either but I love being Akpostina on set. I love the challenge that came with it.
UNIJOS students protest stabbing by Muslim youths
The entire community of the University of Jos was thrown into confusion on Friday when students protested the stabbing of their colleague by a taxi driver.
Our correspondent gathered that trouble started when some Muslim youths said to be returning from a burial at Naraguta area suddenly went berserk and attacked the students in front of the gate leading to the permanent site of the university. In the process, the Muslim youths stabbed two students, who were said to be currently receiving treatment at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital.
The stabbing angered their fellow students, who took to the streets to protest the dastardly act. In the process, five students were said to have been wounded. It could not be ascertained whether they were shot by the soldiers or the Muslim youths.
Our correspondent gathered that trouble started when some Muslim youths said to be returning from a burial at Naraguta area suddenly went berserk and attacked the students in front of the gate leading to the permanent site of the university. In the process, the Muslim youths stabbed two students, who were said to be currently receiving treatment at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital.
The stabbing angered their fellow students, who took to the streets to protest the dastardly act. In the process, five students were said to have been wounded. It could not be ascertained whether they were shot by the soldiers or the Muslim youths.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
GG Team : Bytes: Naeto C reveals album cover & release date for “Super C Season”
After a long buildup and several singles including current hit “Share My Blessings” featuring Asa and the smash hit from 2010 – “10/10″; Naeto C is finally releasing his album “Super C Season“. The album cover has been revealed and now we know when the album will be hitting stores.
Here is the statement from Naeto’s label – Storm 360:
As we enter Valentine and the month of February it seems only apt that in this season of goodwill we also enter Super C Season. When we refer to Naeto C as Super C we refer to the innate capacity of all people to overcome their own limitations and to aspire and achieve, to soar for the heights, and in doing this and celebrating Naeto we celebrate the strength, vitality, talent, resolve and humanity of his primary consituency, the Nigerian and African Youth, many of you are SuperHeroes and have to be that to survive and thrive in our environment so claim it as your own we recognise you and Naeto C salutes you.
Ogun PDP: Iyabo Obasanjo, Olurin pick INEC forms
The controversy surrounding the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State is unending as the two factions of the party, which held separate congresses, claimed to have picked the nomination forms of the Independent National Electoral Commission for those they elected.
In effect, the PDP headquarters may face a Herculean task in determining the authentic governorship, as well as other candidates of the party in the state in the April elections.
Reports had indicated that the candidates elected at the congress of a faction of the party loyal to Governor Gbenga Daniel were contacted to pick the INEC nomination forms on Thursday, with Alhaji Gboyega Isiaka picking the form as the Ogun PDP governorship candidate.
But the governorship candidate elected at the congress loyal to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Maj.-Gen. Adetunji Olurin (retd.), also claimed on Friday that he had picked and filled the INEC nomination form at the national headquarters of the party in Abuja.
The protracted crisis in the state PDP had compelled the feuding parties to elect different candidates from parallel congresses for the state and national elections. They also filed the names of their representatives to the national office of the PDP.
Fashola approves construction of N2.8bn Ejigbo-Ajao bridge
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state has approved about N 2.8 billion for the construction of the Ejigbo- Ajao Estate Link Bridge in remembrance of the over one thousand victims who lost their lives during the January 27, 2002 bomb blast.
This was disclosed on Thursday at a briefing to commemorate the ninth remembrance anniversary of the bomb blast. Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, who announced this, said “The Lagos state ministry of Works would spearhead the construction of the bridge and has also approved the review of the final design of the bridge.”
According to Bamigbetan, “the bridge would run from the canal where the victims lost their lives over to Ajao Esttae that is the concept of the bridge. When completed, you would be able to move from Ejigbo through Ajao to link the airport road to Oshodi.
Police arrest landlord for killing tenant over electricity bill
SATURDAY GidiGlobe gathered that a N300 electricity bill was the cause of a disagreement between the two men and this later led to Akande’s death.
It was learnt that trouble started when the suspect accosted his tenant on his way to work on Monday, demanding the payment of his electricity bill.
Akande’s plea that he should be allowed to pay the bill at the end of the month because he was a salary earner reportedly didn’t go down well with his landlord.
Disturbed by the ensuing argument, the deceased’s wife was said to have intervened by giving the landlord N200, promising to pay the balance of N100 in the evening.
It was learnt that trouble started when the suspect accosted his tenant on his way to work on Monday, demanding the payment of his electricity bill.
Akande’s plea that he should be allowed to pay the bill at the end of the month because he was a salary earner reportedly didn’t go down well with his landlord.
Disturbed by the ensuing argument, the deceased’s wife was said to have intervened by giving the landlord N200, promising to pay the balance of N100 in the evening.
SPORT NEWS : Martins To Join Birmingham on Loan
Rubin Kazan's coach has confirmed that Obafemi Martins will join Birmingham City on loan for the remainder of the season.
Birmingham are yet to confirm the move, but Rubin coach Kurban Berdiyev claimed that the deal has been done and added that the former Newcastle star had requested the move in order to be closer to his family.
"His child was born, and he asked to let him go to England, because Obafemi wants to be closer to his family," Berdiyev told the GidiGlobe
LMAO: Farting Is Now A Convictable Criminal Offence In Malawi
Minister of Justice, George Chaponda: To table the bill in parliament
The bill also proposes to punish any idle and disorderly person and drunken persons who cause nuisances.
Those who hinder burial of dead body had better do it for the last time because once the Local Courts are instituted, they will be punished by the law.
According to the new legislative, those who pretend to tell fortunes will also be punished.
Rogues and vagabonds, those endangering or obstructing in public way or line of navigation and those in unlawful use of vehicles and animals will face the law of the Local Courts.
Snooker dispute sparks deadly clashes in Nigeria
BAUCHI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Clashes between Christian and Muslim youths in central Nigeria triggered by a game of snooker have killed four people and led to the burning of houses, churches and mosques, police said on Friday.
Residents said the dispute in Tafawa Balewa, in Bauchi state, started when a man from the Muslim Hausa ethnic group refused to pay for a snooker game on Wednesday evening.
The snooker club owners, from the mostly Christian Sayawa ethnic group, threw him out but he returned with a gang of friends and tried to set the building ablaze, witnesses said.
Several houses and places of worship were torched as rioting broke out the following morning, leading the police to call in reinforcements from the northern states of Gombe and Kano and the local government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew.
"We cordoned off the area in order to prevent a spill over of the crisis to other places," Bauchi state police commissioner Mohammed Abdulkadir Indabawa said.
Residents said the dispute in Tafawa Balewa, in Bauchi state, started when a man from the Muslim Hausa ethnic group refused to pay for a snooker game on Wednesday evening.
The snooker club owners, from the mostly Christian Sayawa ethnic group, threw him out but he returned with a gang of friends and tried to set the building ablaze, witnesses said.
Several houses and places of worship were torched as rioting broke out the following morning, leading the police to call in reinforcements from the northern states of Gombe and Kano and the local government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew.
"We cordoned off the area in order to prevent a spill over of the crisis to other places," Bauchi state police commissioner Mohammed Abdulkadir Indabawa said.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Plastic Celebs: Airburshed Photos Of Genevieve Nnaji And Rita Dominic
Damn! that was all I could say, sometimes you will wonder if the airbrush was made for Naija only, see how they turned complete human being into plastic for sake of beauty:
200,000 Fans Sign Up for Guinness VIP – New Interactive Football & Entertainment Platform for Mobile Phones
The Guinness sponsored social interactive platform, Guinness VIP (GVIP) recently launched to connect Guinness consumers to the very best of football experience recorded a massive sign up of football fans and consumers of over 200,000 members just 6 weeks after launch.
Nigeria’s fastest growing football mobile social platform despite crossing the 200,000 consumer sign up mark, is still growing phenomenally. This can readily be attributed to the unique networking experience enjoyed by members on signing up to the platform. Guinness VIP which possesses features such as the most recent football news and updates also allows for healthy and stimulating football debates on amongst friends, football enthusiasts,fans and rival fans on a wide array of current football related topics
“Sexy, Single & Successful” Ene Maya Lawani is the February 2011 MODE Men Mag Cover Girl
The February magazine covers are always extra special or should we say, extra spicy. For many, February is the “month of love” because of the Valentine’s Day celebration on the 14th.
The first February magazine cover to hit our mailbox in 2011 in for Mode Magazine.
Mode has chosen Miss Nigeria 2004, Ene Maya Lawani as their cover girl. According to the headline, Ene represents a “Sexy, Single & Successful” Bachelorette. Other features in the issue include a list of 2011′s “Hottest Bachelors & Bachelorettes” – Mode’s list includes – Jide Adenuga, Jasmine Bruce, Funke Fowler, Usman Dantata and Jennifer Obayuwana; You’ll have to pick up your copy of the magazine to see the rest of the list!
MODE hosted their annual MODE Men of the Year Awards on the 4th of December 2010 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. Winners at the event included Designer, Ohimai Atafo of MAI and Style Mentor, Stan Mukoro.
Here are photos from the event.
Here are photos from the event.
Stan Mukoro receives his award
Ohimai Atafo on stage
Bunmi Ademokoya & Bryan Okwara
Steve Onu (Yaw of Wazobia FM)
Jasmine Bruce receives the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her father, Ben Murray-Bruce
DDC machines hijacked in Edo
THE Direct Data Capturing, DDC, machines and officials of the Independent National Eldectoral Commission, INEC, at the Ebenezer Primary School off Ihama Road, GRA, Benin City, Edo State, were, yesterday, allegedly said to have been taken to unknown destinations by some men, who were said to have come to the registration centre in a jeep.
This came as two corps members and five others have been allegedly arrested in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, for allegedly stealing three DDC machines used for the ongoing voters registration exercise.
But the Public Relations Officer attached to the INEC office in Benin, Mrs. Sule denied that the electoral material and official were whisked away to unknown place by any one, saying that officials of the commission attached to the unit brought in the machines to the office when they found that they were malfunctioning.
An eye witness account told Vanguard that they had gone to the registration unit as early as 6.00 am to take a booking, adding that at about 9.00 am, only two persons were registered before the machine was taken away to unknown destination by INEC officials.
This came as two corps members and five others have been allegedly arrested in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, for allegedly stealing three DDC machines used for the ongoing voters registration exercise.
But the Public Relations Officer attached to the INEC office in Benin, Mrs. Sule denied that the electoral material and official were whisked away to unknown place by any one, saying that officials of the commission attached to the unit brought in the machines to the office when they found that they were malfunctioning.
An eye witness account told Vanguard that they had gone to the registration unit as early as 6.00 am to take a booking, adding that at about 9.00 am, only two persons were registered before the machine was taken away to unknown destination by INEC officials.
Presidency is undemocratic, says Waku
Still fuming over over the presidency’s recent comment that he is not a democrat, Senator Joseph Waku yesterday accused the presidency of rather being undemocratic.
Waku, who represented Benue North-West Senatorial District between 1999/2003, had in a national daily (not Vangaurd) accused President Goodluck Jonathan of inducing delegates to secure his victory during the just concluded Peoples Democratic Party’ PDP, presidential primaries.
But the Jonathan-Sambo Campaign Organisation has dismissed Waku’s claim, accusing him of harboring anti-democratic tendencies
Briefing newsmen in Abuja, in response Waku said: “I don’t know what the presidency mean by saying that I am not a democrat.
Having got three certificates through democratic processes and then, you turn round to say this man is not a democrat because according to you, a mischievous magazine had maliciously published an attitude of which was baseless and unfounded, that statement is not tenable.
“Rather, they are undemocratic. Democracy is about expressions; freedom of speech and freedom of expressions and I remain the defender of democracy in and out of Chambers.
On calls for his arrest
Waku, who represented Benue North-West Senatorial District between 1999/2003, had in a national daily (not Vangaurd) accused President Goodluck Jonathan of inducing delegates to secure his victory during the just concluded Peoples Democratic Party’ PDP, presidential primaries.
But the Jonathan-Sambo Campaign Organisation has dismissed Waku’s claim, accusing him of harboring anti-democratic tendencies
Briefing newsmen in Abuja, in response Waku said: “I don’t know what the presidency mean by saying that I am not a democrat.
Having got three certificates through democratic processes and then, you turn round to say this man is not a democrat because according to you, a mischievous magazine had maliciously published an attitude of which was baseless and unfounded, that statement is not tenable.
“Rather, they are undemocratic. Democracy is about expressions; freedom of speech and freedom of expressions and I remain the defender of democracy in and out of Chambers.
On calls for his arrest
Nigeria’s Got Hope! – Meet Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, 19-year-old Co-founder of promising Online Startup, Bookneto
Born on March 28, 1991, Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji, more popularly known as “E”, is really just another overtly optimistic 19 year old itchy for a gale of change in Nigeria. He has served in various leadership roles within several local and international organizations, including the World Youth Alliance, Imprint Publications, Harambe Africa and Empowerment Squared. Recently, he has co-founded Bookneto, an online initiative which promises to be the world’s best study tool. In this insightful interview with BN Editorial Assistant, Gbenga Awomodu, “E” talks passionately about education, Nigeria, and Bookneto, his latest project.
Could you tell us about yourself?
I am a young Nigerian – 19 years old – studying Legal Studies and Economics at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. I was born and raised in Nigeria and graduated from the Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, Class of ’07. I am very passionate about development economics, publishing, international advocacy, Nigerian politics and technology, amongst a lot of different things. Presently, I am working on a project called Bookneto that is sure to change the face of education.
Jonathan, PDP divide northern govs
DISCORDANT tunes trailing the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF’s reported call on President Goodluck Jonathan to abandon his presidential bid are yet to die down. The issue resonated at a meeting of the Northern Governors in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital, last night, with the helmsmen failing to reach a consensus on it, sources said.
The governors at their regular consultative meeting, which was sparsely attended, could not agree with the candidature of the PDP presidential candidate.
The meeting earlier scheduled for the Banquet Hall of Government House, Yola was hurriedly relocated to Sebore Farms, Governor Murtala Nyako’s private farm, owing to the reported disagreement. Sources at the meeting which was held behind close doors told newsmen that as the tempo of the discussion got hotter, the governors hurriedly adjourned and relocated to Sabore Farms, to enable more governors to arrive.
6 govs in attendance
President Goodluck Jonathan
The meeting earlier scheduled for the Banquet Hall of Government House, Yola was hurriedly relocated to Sebore Farms, Governor Murtala Nyako’s private farm, owing to the reported disagreement. Sources at the meeting which was held behind close doors told newsmen that as the tempo of the discussion got hotter, the governors hurriedly adjourned and relocated to Sabore Farms, to enable more governors to arrive.
6 govs in attendance
Thursday, January 27, 2011
... He Stole A Car To "Pose With His Girlfriend"
A young car thief shocked the owner of the vehicle by saying he stole it in order to pose with his girlfriend.
•Tochukwu Ejezie
Tochukwu Ejezie, 23, stole the red Kia Picanto car from Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Oke-Ira, Ogba, Lagos, South-West Nigeria. He was caught as he was trying to escape with it.
But for the quick intervention of a police officer at a check point a mob on Monday nearly lynched the youth.
•Tochukwu Ejezie
Tochukwu Ejezie, 23, stole the red Kia Picanto car from Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Oke-Ira, Ogba, Lagos, South-West Nigeria. He was caught as he was trying to escape with it.
But for the quick intervention of a police officer at a check point a mob on Monday nearly lynched the youth.
LOSER: Atiku Jets Off To Europe To Cool-Off (Obj Is Still Laughing)
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has left the country for Europe on a holiday.
A statement by his campaign organisation on Monday said the former vice-president, who participated in the voter registration in Yola, Adamwa State before his departure, however, said his absence would not affect his interest in the political direction of Nigeria.
Abubakar said he would never be detached from the affairs of the country because its progress remained uppermost in his heart.
Abubakar Atiku
“While taking the time to rest in Europe, the former vice-president said he would keep in touch with his associates and stakeholders wherever he is in the world,” the statement added.
The statement also said Abubakar urged Nigerians to participate in the voter registration to enable them to elect the right leaders in the April poll.
A statement by his campaign organisation on Monday said the former vice-president, who participated in the voter registration in Yola, Adamwa State before his departure, however, said his absence would not affect his interest in the political direction of Nigeria.
Abubakar said he would never be detached from the affairs of the country because its progress remained uppermost in his heart.
Abubakar Atiku
“While taking the time to rest in Europe, the former vice-president said he would keep in touch with his associates and stakeholders wherever he is in the world,” the statement added.
The statement also said Abubakar urged Nigerians to participate in the voter registration to enable them to elect the right leaders in the April poll.
Goodluck Jonathan Nominated For Leadership Award In USA
ABUJA-FOR deepening democratic governance across the continent of Africa, President Goodluck Jonathan and four other African leaders are to be honoured in Chicago, United States of America, USA.
According to the Chicago-based online news website, Chicagoinquirer.com, the award which is being organised by the League of African-American Media Professionals in the United States will be conferred on five African leaders in a deliberate effort to promote democracy and its institutions on the continent.
The maiden award ceremony which is said to enjoy the support of major media organisations in the US and that of government will go to those who have consciously enhanced the democratic process and culture in their countries while in office.
The five leaders featured in the preliminary report of the committee which conducted the survey on the continent include the Liberian President Helen Johnson-Sirleaf, President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, President Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, Gabonese leader, Ali Bongo and President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo.
According to the Chicago-based online news website, Chicagoinquirer.com, the award which is being organised by the League of African-American Media Professionals in the United States will be conferred on five African leaders in a deliberate effort to promote democracy and its institutions on the continent.
The maiden award ceremony which is said to enjoy the support of major media organisations in the US and that of government will go to those who have consciously enhanced the democratic process and culture in their countries while in office.
The five leaders featured in the preliminary report of the committee which conducted the survey on the continent include the Liberian President Helen Johnson-Sirleaf, President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, President Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, Gabonese leader, Ali Bongo and President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo.
GG Team : Perfect Answers To Silly Questions
When pple see u lyin down, wit your eyes closed they still ask:-Are u sleepin?
A: No! I’m trainin to die
2. Imagine when u take an electronic equipment 2 a technician to get it fixed & he still asks u:-Need it 2 be fixed?
A: No, it got bored of stayin hom alone so I brought It ova 4 a ride.
3. When It’s rainin & som1 notices u goin out, they ask:-Are u goin in dis rain?
A: No, in d next one.
4. When you wake up, then comes an asking you: - You Awake?
A: No. I'm sleep walking!
5. Your friend calls your home phone:- Where are you?
A: At the bus stop!
6. They see you wet coming from the bathroom:- Did you just have a bath?
A: No, I fell in the toilet bowl!
7. You are standing right in front of the elevator on the ground floor and they ask:- Going up?
A: No, no, I am waiting for my apartment to come down and get me.
8. Your boyfriend comes to your house with a bunch of flowers. And you still ask him:- are those Flowers?
A: No baby! Na Carrots.
9. You’re in the toilet when someone knocks on the door asking: - Is anyone in there?
A: No! The poo is talking to you!
10. You're on the queue to buy tickets @ the cinema, a friend saw u & ask:- what are u doing here?
A: I'm here to pay my school fees!
A: No! I’m trainin to die
2. Imagine when u take an electronic equipment 2 a technician to get it fixed & he still asks u:-Need it 2 be fixed?
A: No, it got bored of stayin hom alone so I brought It ova 4 a ride.
3. When It’s rainin & som1 notices u goin out, they ask:-Are u goin in dis rain?
A: No, in d next one.
4. When you wake up, then comes an asking you: - You Awake?
A: No. I'm sleep walking!
5. Your friend calls your home phone:- Where are you?
A: At the bus stop!
6. They see you wet coming from the bathroom:- Did you just have a bath?
A: No, I fell in the toilet bowl!
7. You are standing right in front of the elevator on the ground floor and they ask:- Going up?
A: No, no, I am waiting for my apartment to come down and get me.
8. Your boyfriend comes to your house with a bunch of flowers. And you still ask him:- are those Flowers?
A: No baby! Na Carrots.
9. You’re in the toilet when someone knocks on the door asking: - Is anyone in there?
A: No! The poo is talking to you!
10. You're on the queue to buy tickets @ the cinema, a friend saw u & ask:- what are u doing here?
A: I'm here to pay my school fees!
New Decade, New Asa! Glowing Asa, Bold Don Jazzy, Adventurous Tolu Ogunlesi & lots more in the “New Decade” Issue of Y! Magazine
They’re still pushing the envelope! The 3rd edition of Y! Magazine – the flagship publication from the Y! brand – is back set to hit the stands in a few days.
It’s the New Decade Issue, and the Y! team have taken things up a notch. “You think we stepped up to the plate with the Freedom Issue,” says associate editor Damilola Oyedele, “But we’re absolutely positive that this issue is the best yet!”
The ‘noughties’ – 2000-2010 – were years of many discoveries, like the Jan-March Y! cover girl. Y! features Asa like you’ve never, ever seen or heard before! For the very first time, she bares her heart on her issues – the really personal realities she has never before shared in public, while discussing the painful personal experiences that birthed the songs in her debut and sophomore albums.
The ‘noughties’ – 2000-2010 – were years of many discoveries, like the Jan-March Y! cover girl. Y! features Asa like you’ve never, ever seen or heard before! For the very first time, she bares her heart on her issues – the really personal realities she has never before shared in public, while discussing the painful personal experiences that birthed the songs in her debut and sophomore albums.
Corps member on INEC assignment drowns in River Niger
ONE of the youth corps members engaged in the ongoing registration exercise in Delta State has drowned in the River Niger. The corps member, whose identity was not immediately ascertained was posted as one of the ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register voters at Oko, a riverine community near Asaba.
The state police command, it was learnt had engaged the services of divers to fish out his corpse. Circumstances leading to the death were still sketchy at press time, but the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Charles Muka, told our reporter, yesterday, that “it is true that the corps member drowned in the River Niger. He was posted to Oko community and his clothes were found on the bank of the river.”
Also confirming the incident, the INEC’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Livy Unuibe, said “the Commission is aware of the tragic incident.”
Meanwhile, the member representing Oshimili South constituency at the State House of Assembly, Mr. Eugene Okonji has called on the people of Asaba and Oko communities to participate actively in the ongoing registration exercise.
Okonji who provided some logistics to ease the registration process in the areas particularly emphasized that “Asaba which hosts the seat of government is key and that is why I am calling on the residents to turn out enmass and register”.
The state police command, it was learnt had engaged the services of divers to fish out his corpse. Circumstances leading to the death were still sketchy at press time, but the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Charles Muka, told our reporter, yesterday, that “it is true that the corps member drowned in the River Niger. He was posted to Oko community and his clothes were found on the bank of the river.”
Also confirming the incident, the INEC’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Livy Unuibe, said “the Commission is aware of the tragic incident.”
Meanwhile, the member representing Oshimili South constituency at the State House of Assembly, Mr. Eugene Okonji has called on the people of Asaba and Oko communities to participate actively in the ongoing registration exercise.
Okonji who provided some logistics to ease the registration process in the areas particularly emphasized that “Asaba which hosts the seat of government is key and that is why I am calling on the residents to turn out enmass and register”.
VOTERS REGISTRATION: Jega seeks fresh N6.6bn
FOUR days to the end of the voters’ registration exercise, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has requested for additional N6.6 billion to cover the period of extension of the exercise being sought. Jega also claimed that 28.5 million out of a target of 70 million Nigerians have so far been registered.
He had earlier requested and got N87.72 billion from the Federal Government for the voters registration exercise.
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, after appearing before Senate over voters' registration, in Abuja, yesterday. Photo by Gbemiga Olamikan.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
INEC discovers four centres inside thick forest
The Independent National Electoral Commission has discovered four voter registration centres in a thick forest in Anambra State.
The centres were found six kilometres deep into the Nziko forest at Nteje, Oyi Local Government Area.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Chukwuemeka Onukogu, led a team that included the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Emeka Sibeudu, to the units located “within the vicinity of a shrine.”
It took the team 30 minutes to drive on the rough road from the nearest residential area to a point where the rest of the journey was made on foot for more than 10 minutes.
PDP dares INEC over primaries
A FRESH showdown looms in the polity as the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday dared the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, saying it cannot stop it from conducting fresh primaries in some states. The party which has vowed to go ahead with the polls, said: “INEC has no powers to reject the list submitted to it by any political party. It has no such power. We will fix appropriate time to meet to resolve all logistics problems, but we are going ahead with the re_run election.”
The leadership of the party also picked holes with some of the activities of INEC, stressing that the Commission’s task of preparing timetable in the first place for political parties was an unwarranted incursion into the internal activities of PDP and others.
INEC, a creation of law
Answering questions from newsmen at PDP’s National Secretariat, the Party’s National Legal Adviser, Chief Olusola Oke said: “INEC is a creation of law, it cannot appropriate to itself power that is not given by law. PDP is also a creation of the constitution, we know our rights and limitations under the constitution. I believe that this will not really generate controversy. We are still doing our internal process. By the time we conclude it we will send our list to INEC and INEC is under obligation to accept it.
“I do not think that INEC can decree that we will not be able to conclude our primaries. We will do. I trust that when we have opportunity to meet with them we will explain our position to them, they will also explain their position and there will be understanding.
The leadership of the party also picked holes with some of the activities of INEC, stressing that the Commission’s task of preparing timetable in the first place for political parties was an unwarranted incursion into the internal activities of PDP and others.
INEC, a creation of law
Answering questions from newsmen at PDP’s National Secretariat, the Party’s National Legal Adviser, Chief Olusola Oke said: “INEC is a creation of law, it cannot appropriate to itself power that is not given by law. PDP is also a creation of the constitution, we know our rights and limitations under the constitution. I believe that this will not really generate controversy. We are still doing our internal process. By the time we conclude it we will send our list to INEC and INEC is under obligation to accept it.
“I do not think that INEC can decree that we will not be able to conclude our primaries. We will do. I trust that when we have opportunity to meet with them we will explain our position to them, they will also explain their position and there will be understanding.
SMART OR SLACK?: Mercy "Gorimakpa" Johnson Shaves Her Hair For N10 Million
Aaaaaargh! My favorite screen goddess Mercy Johnson is now completely bald. The man responsible is none other than Michael Jaja, the director of the movie she is currently working on. In order to play the part of a widow in the movie, she has had to shave off all her hair. Nollywood fans will recall that this is not the first time that Mercy J will shave off her hair in order to interpret a role. She also shaved her hair off for the 2009 movie Before the Light, in which she played a cancer victim. The willingness of Mercy Johnson to continue to go to such lengths to interpret her roles continues to endear her to movie makers and fans alike. On the upside, the shaved head gives her an edgy, extreme look that is intriguing, refreshing, and still sexy (see pics below).Uche Jombo is another actress who recently shaved off all her hair in order to play a role in a movie. Uche shaved of her hair for her role in her 2010 movie, Holding Hope, which she co-produced with Emem Isong. Her hair has begun to grow back now, and I am sure a lot of people will be watching Mercy J's hairline to see how soon her hair will begin to grow back also. Hmm, whoever said acting was easy. No be small thing o!
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WORLD RECORD: World's Youngest Grand Father Is a 29 Year Old Briton
Aaaaaargh! My favorite screen goddess Mercy Johnson is now completely bald. The man responsible is none other than Michael Jaja, the director of the movie she is currently working on. In order to play the part of a widow in the movie, she has had to shave off all her hair. Nollywood fans will recall that this is not the first time that Mercy J will shave off her hair in order to interpret a role. She also shaved her hair off for the 2009 movie Before the Light, in which she played a cancer victim. The willingness of Mercy Johnson to continue to go to such lengths to interpret her roles continues to endear her to movie makers and fans alike. On the upside, the shaved head gives her an edgy, extreme look that is intriguing, refreshing, and still sexy (see pics below).Uche Jombo is another actress who recently shaved off all her hair in order to play a role in a movie. Uche shaved of her hair for her role in her 2010 movie, Holding Hope, which she co-produced with Emem Isong. Her hair has begun to grow back now, and I am sure a lot of people will be watching Mercy J's hairline to see how soon her hair will begin to grow back also. Hmm, whoever said acting was easy. No be small thing o!
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