Photos: See how Nigerians seek asyllum under harsh conditions in South Africa

Here are some photos and a video shot by Sahara TV that captures the plight of Nigerian immigrants seeking asylum under harsh conditions in Pretoria, South Africa. According to a South African immigration officer, about 1000 Nigerians besiege their office on a daily basis seeking asylum. See more photos and the video after the cut...

Pastor Oyakhilome’s wife files for divorce in London court, alleges adultery

According to The Cable, the dissolution of the marriage between Christ Embassy Church founder, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, and his wife, Rev. Anita Odegwa Oyakhilome, has entered the final phase.

The wife is seeking divorce on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour” and “adultery”. She outlined several allegations against the pastor which cannot publish for legal reasons. The divorce case, with Suit No FD14D01650, was filed on April 9, 2014 at Divorce Section A, Central Family Court, First Avenue House, High Holborn, London, UK, on Anita’s behalf by Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors, a full-service law firm with expertise in commercial law and a strong consumer focus in family, wills and estate, personal injury law and medical negligence. 

 Efforts to reconcile the popular couple, whose church is one of the biggest denominations in Nigeria and has branches all over world, have failed. They have two teenage daughters, Sharon and Charlyn." Continue...

El-Rufai is Boko Haram’s executive commander – Ihejirika

Former Chief of Army Staff, General Onyeabor Azubuike Ihejirika on Thursday opened a can of worms by declaring that the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory and APC Chieftain, Mallam Nasir El-Rufia is one of the frontline Commanders of the Boko Haram terrorist group.



Speaking with newsmen over allegation by the former minister that he (Ihejirika) and former Governor Modu Sheriff of Borno State were fingered as terrorists sponsors, General Ihejirika said he is not surprised that this unimaginable allegation is coming from ‘one of the Boko Haram Commanders’.
“The (Commanders) including El-Rufai know where the problem is. He should stop deceiving Nigerians by trying to divert attention”.

Pictures From Dora Akunyili's Burial Today

 

Former NAFDAC DG and Information Minister,Dora Akunyili was buried in her hometown ,Agulu in Anambra State today.The even was attended by several dignatories from all works of life including former Head of State ,Yakubu Gowon and his wife.The chief host was Anambra State Governor,Willie Obiano..These are pictures from the event.

66th Annual Primetime Emmy Winners

 
It was a huge night for Breaking Bad at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards Monday. The final season of Vince Gilligan's acclaimed series was nearly unstoppable in the drama categories, winning for best series, plus wins for Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn - and for Moira Walley-Beckett for her script to the phenomenal "Ozymandias."
HBO may be regretting submitting True Detective in the drama series categories, rather than as a miniseries. While Cary Joji Fukunaga won for directing for his work on the show, there were a lot of people who expected Matthew McConaughey to continue his huge winning streak at both film and TV awards shows the past year, but he lost to Cranston. Fargo meanwhile took home the best miniseries honors, though Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch beat out the stars of Fargo for best actor in a miniseries or TV movie. Steven Moffat and Martin Freeman also picked up Emmys for Sherlock.
On the comedy front, Modern Family continued to dominate in several categories, though it was Louie that won for best writing, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus won for best actress and Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory.

Check out several of the highlights below, with the winners marked in RED.

 

Resident Doctors Fail to Resume Work in Lagos

 
Five days after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) suspended its strike, resident doctors in the Federal Government-owned hospitals in Lagos State have yet to resume work.
This followed the insistence of the Federal Government to sack the resident doctors in view of their roles in the NMA's nationwide strike that lasted 55 days.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, had on Aug. 13 announced the sacking of all resident doctors and stoppage of the residency training until further notice.
Chukwu said the suspension of the residency programme would not be lifted until the conclusion of the

Beyonce in new photos for CR Fashion Book

Queen Bey slays it in her first editorial for Carine Roitfeld's CR Fashion Book. Nobody does it like she does. See more photos after the cut...

MasterCard-branded National eID Card Launched in Nigeria

Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will issue MasterCard-branded identity cards with electronic payments functionality to 13 million Nigerians. This initiative is the largest rollout of a biometric-based verification card with an electronic payment solution in the country and the broadest financial inclusion program in Africa.
The eID card forms a key component of the Nigerian Identity Management System, deployed by NIMC as part of its mandate to create, maintain and operate the country's first central National Identity Database and provide proof of identity to Nigerians 16 years and older.
With 13 applications, including MasterCard's prepaid payment technology and Cryptovision's biometric

Kylie Jenner strikes a pose in solo shoot for V Magazine

Staring down the camera with wet hair falling over her face, heavily lined eyes and long black nails, Kylie Jenner is the perfect edgy model.

The youngest of the Kardashian clan is now proving that she is a star all on her own in a new shoot for V Magazine.

For seven years the world has watched on as the 17-year-old changed from a rambunctious cherub faced youngster whose most important activity was causing playful havoc, to a fashionista and cover girl who is a style icon to many.

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Shooting star: Kylie Jenner proves there is more than one model in the family in a stunning new V Magazine photo spread

While the thought of growing up in front of millions of people's eyes may seem unfathomable to most, the teen told V Magazine this week she could not imagine any other life.

Samuel Eto'o announces he's ending his international career

He wrote this on Twitter yesterday...

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt get married in France

A spokesman for the couple told the Associated Press they married on Saturday in Chateau Miraval, France.
Jolie, 39, and Pitt, 50, wed Saturday in a small chapel in a private ceremony attended by family and friends. In advance of the nondenominational civil ceremony, Pitt and Jolie obtained a marriage license from a local California judge. The judge also conducted the ceremony in France.
The couple's six children took part in the wedding. Jolie walked the aisle with her eldest sons, Maddox, 13, and Pax, 11. Daughters Zahara, 9, and Vivienne, 6, threw petals. Daughter Shiloh, 8, and son Knox, 6,

Photos: Anambra state Govt hold Night of Tribute for Dora Akunyili

Anambra State Government yesterday Wednesday, August 27, 2014 held an Honours and Tributes ceremony for late Prof. Dora Akunyili, at the Women Development Centre in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The well-attended event hosted by Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, was graced by eminent personalities such as former Heads of State, Generals Yakubu Gowon and Olusegun Obasanjo.

Sh will be committed to mother earth today August 28th. See more photos after the cut...

'I'm taking 8 years break from acting to do politics' - Kate Henshaw

Actress Kate Henshaw has revealed she plans to take a break from acting to face politics squarely. When asked if she's quitting acting for politics in an interview with Sahara TV, Ms Henshaw said;

"Well, Well, I will take a break to serve the larger population of Nigeria. I won't quit. Arnold Schwarzenegger was Governor and he is back to acting again. You take time off,you serve your people. I don't hope to be there forever. I just want to do, make noise, leave when the ovation is loudest. That's the best way. Yeah ...I don't want to be there for 10 years, 12 years, 16 years, that's the best way. I want to do other things. 4-8 years, that's the limit you can hold me to my word." Continue...

Photos from the wedding of First Bank MD's daughter, Omololu Onasanya

Omololu Onasanya, the daughter of the Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Bisi Onasanya recently married her man, Olusola Olagunsoye. The wedding took place at the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lekki Lagos. Dignitaries at the wedding included Bayelsa state Governor, Seriake Dickson, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Tiwa Savage, Bola Shagaya, Ogun State First Lady and many others. See more photos after the cut...

Adamawa PDP Under Pressure Regarding Ribadu

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa State is under intense pressure to zone the governorship ticket to the Central District of the state.

The zone is the area where four governorship aspirants hail from.
The aspirants are the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; a former Minister of a State for Health, Dr. Aliyu Idi-Hong; a former member of the National Assembly, Sen. Abubakar Girei and Awwal Tukur, son of the former chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.
It was gathered that the zone remained the only zone out of three, that has yet to produce a governor in the state.
Already, stakeholders and leaders in the party from the 21 local governments were said to have held a meeting on in Yola, the state capital on Friday.
A highly placed source who was part of the meetings told journalists in Abuja on Sunday that the stakeholders were unanimous in taking the decision which he said was to "placate the politically disadvantaged Central zone which is politically excluded despite its numerical strength".
He said the zoning consensus was being planned in line with what he described as the spirit of the PDP constitution which he said encourages zoning as a way of revolving offices to accommodate all geopolitical groupings.

2014 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet + Full List of Winners

The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards held last night at The Forum in LA.Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Amber Rose and J.Lo pictured above. Continue to see more red carpet photos and full list of winners and also tell us who you think is best dressed. I'm going with J.Lo. She always brings it...

CBN Clarifies N65 Charge on Withdrawal

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has thrown more light on the introduction of Fees on Remote–On- Us, Automated Teller Machine, ATM transaction, saying cash withdrawal on ATM of a customer's bank is free.
Mr Godwin Emefiele answering questions during his screening by the Senate for Central Bank Governorship in Abuja on Wednesday

The CBN noted that the clarification became necessary following mixed reactions from the general public when the announcement of introduction of Fees on Remote-On-Us was made.
The CBN's Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Ibrahim Mu'azu, in statement said " The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has noted some public comments on its recent circular in respect of

Jonathan is not sick - Presidency

The Presidency on Sunday said there was no truth in media reports that President Goodluck Jonathan was flown to Germany on Friday for medical attention.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said this in a telephone interview with our correspondent from Germany, where the President had been since Friday on a "private visit."

Abati had last Thursday issued a three-paragraph statement, indicating that Jonathan, with a few aides, was travelling to Germany on a private visit and should be expected back this week.
Media reports however had it that the President had been taken to a German hospital after he suddenly fallen ill.

Idibia Family Release Statement On Michael Idibia’s Death

The family of singer 2Face Idibia have released a statement following the death of their father, Pa Michael Idibia.

The statement read:

I’m not in PDP on anyone’s errand – Ribadu

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Today is a happy day for me. I am awed and inspired even further by the cheerful crowd that received me at the airport and which has come with me to this place. Whatever way I turn, I feel a sense of boundless happiness at coming home, more so now with a mission to be accomplished; a task dear to the hearts of all the people of Adamawa State. This is therefore not an ordinary day for me, and as indeed it is not for the rest of the patriotic citizens of this State – we are here on the march of history.

I would like to appreciate those members of the PDP who privately and publically prodded on me to join this party. My appreciation also to the leadership of our party for the warm reception accorded me deserving of any full-fledged party stalwart. This kind reception did not begin from today, it began from the day I signified the intention of joining this great party. Today, I come to you as a full blown party member who

Skales is Now Worth Over N200Million

Remember Skales? The artiste who got booted off EME and left to wander in the swamp of irrelevance? Yes, that Skales is reportedly worth about N200Million naira now.

The Rapper cum Singer seems to have finally gotten a bit more push towards that Grammy he has since been heading for.

Skales whose real names are Raoul Njeng-Njeng got snatched up recently by Baseline Music in a mouth-watering deal that's estimated to cost about N200million. The deal includes a house, a new car, cash advance, videos and promotion of his album that will drop in November.

FG Set to Privatize 6 Public Hospitals

The federal government has selected six public hospitals that it wants to cue into its public-private partnership (PPP) programme, the health minister has said.

Prof. Chukwu however noted that there are areas where the government would continue to provide services in the hospitals but hopes that the private sector would key into it. 'Now more than ever, the federal government's policies are encouraging private sector investment.

He stated this yesterday when a delegation of the General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria and the Guild of Medical Directors visited him in Abuja.

Khloe Kardashian Says She Doesn’t Care If French Montana Is “Using Her” For Fame

Despite reports that stepfather Bruce Jenner and sister Kim are wary of her new man, Khloe Kardashian, is hell bent on carrying on with her new romance with both eyes open and her ears closed.

In a somewhat cryptic tweet on Sunday, Khloe wrote: 'It's amusing to me that Y'all think I don't see it. I was the first one to see it. I just don't care.'. Her tweet is coming in response to an interview French Montana did with Billboard magazine last week – where he acknowledged the extra attention his new girlfriend was bringing him. The 29-year-old rapper admitted:

"I want to capitalize on it. I'll get a fan base from everywhere. I just hope I'll be able to connect with everything that's going on."

The Moroccan American performer has an album coming out later this year and Khloe has already made a cameo appearance in the video for his single Don't Panic.

Pres. Jonathan Sick, Flown to Germany

In Nigeria, public office often usually 'lie' about their health status. Contrary to the official claims that President Goodluck Jonathan travelled to Germany on a private visit, Leaders has disclosed that the president actually took ill and had to leave the country for Germany to seek medical care.

Efforts to get a confirmation from the Presidency failed up until the time of going to press, as several calls to his spokesman, Dr Reuben Abati, did not go through and he didn't respond to an email enquiry either.

Similarly, the senior special assistant to the president on public affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe, did not pick or return several calls to his mobile number last night.
It was gathered that President Jonathan, on arrival in Germany, headed for a private hospital in the Germany for urgent medical attention.

P-Square Release New Promotional Photos

 

Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare just released these promotional photos for their upcoming 6th album set to be released next month. They also rocked outfits from their brother's clothing line - Ajeh wears. More pics after cut

Segun Mimiko Dumps Labour Party for PDP

After months of speculations, the Ondo state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko on Friday formally declared his intention to join the ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

In effect, Governor Mimiko has dumped his party, Labour Party(LP) he has sustained as its only governor and national leader since 2006.

The governor has already informed members of his cabinet and close political associates in a chain of meetings which took place on Friday at the Government House Akure.

Some of his aides were already on their way to their various local government areas as at the time of this report to inform their constituents of the governor's decision.

Chibok Girls' Parents Perform Funeral Rites

MORE than four months after unfruitful search for their abducted girls, parents of the kidnapped Chibok school girls said they want the matter closed.
Since the girls have been missing for more than four months, the parents said they presumed the students to have died for which their funeral rites have already been performed in their (parents') minds according to their custom.
Parents of abducted Chibok girls during a meeting with President Jonathan at State House
They, however, urged the federal government bring the girls' corpses for honourable burial.

Amosun shuts down OOU over students’ protest

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Saturday ordered the closer of the state-owned university, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, following continued students' protest over school fees.

According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa, government took the decision to forestall violence.

The statement added that the government is aware of another protest being planned by the students, which could also lead to violence, hence the need to close the school.

The state government had announced earlier the reduction of the tuition fee which should be implemented

Panache Ent. Presents Mr. University Africa

Panache Entertainment presents The Mr University Africa (the culture icon) for all Campus kings or models who are citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Cameroun and Benin Republic.

• A monetary prize of five hundred thousand Naira (#500,000) in Nigerian currency.
• A year contract with ISIS international model agency.
• A feature on the front cover of Panache magazine.
• Free portfolio (to be shot by popular celebrity photographer).
• Global ambassador for the 'Creativity over Crime' campaign.
• Walk the runway of the prestigious African Fashion and cultural week later this year.

To register, send an upper body shot (shirtless) on white background to mruniversityafrica@gmail.com and bedaymee@hauzofbeca.com

State your name, school you want to represent and your phone number.

A text will be sent to you stating the account details. You are to proceed with the payment within 5 days of receiving the text.

Low-priced made-in-Nigeria Hyundai cars goes on sale

Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited has started phased delivery of low priced made-in-Nigeria cars assembled at the company's plant in Lagos to its provisional dealers nationwide.
This is coming barely three months after Stallion Group owners of the multivehicle plant roll-out made-in-Nigeria Nissan range of vehicles in April.
The Chairman of Stallion Group, Mr. Sunil Vaswani who broke the news recently said the new vehicles "will be affordably priced" in other to give Nigerians a break from the stranglehold of wholesale vehicle importers.
Some of the deliveries in the passenger car segment are Hyundai i10, Grand, Elantra and iX35 SUV, while the 10-ton HD160; seven-ton HD 120; five-ton HD78 and three-ton HD65 constitute vehicles in the light commercial vehicle segment and 28+1 seater Hyundai County bus and 30-seater Stallion County are in the commuter bus category.

World's Most Colourful Alcoholic Drink Launches in Nigeria

There have been some colourful happenings going on across Lagos for the past few weeks and now we know why! Last night, the world’s most colourful alcoholic drink, Bacardi Breezer, launched in Nigeria. It was unveiled at the most colourful party of the year at The Oriental Hotel, Lagos and a whole host of famous faces including Sean Tizzle, Yemi Alade and Seyi Shay were on the colourful carpet to celebrate its arrival. Continue...

Official Pictures: Dj Cuppy launches House Of Cuppy in Lagos

Here are official pictures from Dj Cuppy's House Of Cuppy launch which took place on the 8th of August at Kudeta Lounge. The event was filled with celebs from not only the music industry as everyone came out to support the disk jockey. All artistes featured on The House Of Cuppy compilation came out to show love to and support Cuppy. Her billionaire father Femi Otedola was also there. See more photos after the cut...

Abuja Agog for MDA 8 Audition, As 12 years Old Divine Shines

Thousands of dancers defied the heavy down pour in Abuja, the Federal capital territory to participate in the regional auditions for the Maltina Dance All season eight (MDA8) which made its last stop for this season in city. Abuja was agog for the show as young and old dancers stormed the city to showcase their dancing skills. Continue...

New Video: Orezi - Shoki (Download)

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Pics: Iyanya, Denrele, others rock as Remy Martin+Jimmy Jatt's tour ends

The Remy Martin in collaboration with DJ Jimmy Jatt 25^th year anniversary 6 cities consummated at Road Runner Night Club with a grand showdown that featured guest artistes like Iyanya, Sean Tizzle, Sound Sultan, Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo, Praiz, Yung Grey C, Karma and Cynthia Morgan. Continue...

Tips About Ebola

Culled from KitoDiaries

No one knows for sure just how many people Patrick Sawyer came into contact with the day he boarded a flight in Liberia, had a stopover in Ghana, changed planes in Togo, and then arrived in Nigeria, where authorities say he died days later from Ebola, one of the deadliest diseases known to man.
Now health workers are scrambling to trace those who may have been exposed to Sawyer across West Africa, including flight attendants and fellow passengers.

Health experts say it is unlikely he could have infected others with the virus that can cause victims to bleed from the eyes, mouth and ears. Still, unsettling questions remain: How could a man whose sister recently died

NNPC GMD, YAKUBU FIRED BY JONATHAN

President Goodluck Jonathan on friday fired the Group Managing Direc tor of Nigeria National Pe­troleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr Andrew Yakubu and replaced him with Dr Joseph Thlama Dawha. According to the State House press release signed by Dr Reuben Abati, the presidential spokesman , other appointments made by the president are: Mr. Anthony Ugonna Muoneke, MD, NPDC; Ms Aisha Mata Ab dulrahman, GED, Commercial and Investment, NNPC and Dr Attahir B. Yusuf, GED, Busi ness Development, NNPC.

Source: Sun News

Nigerian Girl Stripped Of Gold Medal At Commonwealth Games

Nigeria teenager Chika Amalaha has been stripped of her Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold medal after failing a doping test, the Commonwealth Games Federation said on Friday, Reuters reports.

The 16-year-old, who won gold in the women's women's 53kg competition, provided positive 'A' and 'B' samples that contained prohibited diuretics and masking agents.

"The Commonwealth Games Federation has determined that Nigerian weightlifter, Chika Amalaha, has committed an anti-doping rule violation and has fully suspended her from the Commonwealth Games in

Goodluck Jonathan Leaves For US Sunday

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will, at the invitation of President Barack Obama, leave for Washington DC early Sunday to participate in a three-day United States-African Leaders Summit.

President Jonathan will join President Obama and about 50 other participating African leaders for discussions that are expected to lead to greater progress in key areas such as expanding trade and investment ties, promoting inclusive sustainable development and expanding cooperation on peace and security.

The Summit, which is the first of its kind between an American President and African heads of state and government, is expected to greatly strengthen ties between the United States, Nigeria and other African countries.

Man arrested for raping 9-year-old girl in Nasarawa

A 36-year-old man, Ezekiel Inuwa has been arrested by detectives of the Uke Police Division for molesting a 9-year-old girl at Gidan-Zakara in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Inuwa reportedly carried out the crime at about 8:45pm on Tuesday, 29 July and was later arrested by the detectives based on a tip-off.

The report was confirmed by ASP Numan Umaru Isma'ila, the Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa state, who revealed that the suspect had confessed to committing the offence, also adding that investigations into the incident had already commenced.

The suspect who will soon be charged to court is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia, Nasarawa.

New Music: SOLOSPINO - KOLONA (Prod by @dabeatmaker1)

Chibundu Solomon Onyekachi Kelvin a.k.a solospino.....born on the 18 August 1992 hail from Imo state but was born and brought up in Portharcourt, Rivers state. He is an European based artist, a singer, rapper, dancer and a song writer....he got involved in entertainment at a very young age with his church drama group and dancing.....and later started writing and directing. He picked interest in music in 2009 releasing his first single titled "SUPERMENTAL" which featured duo singer 2 Rhymes....and another single titled "THE COMBINATION" in 2012 which featured an Italian rapper "Dueap" and the video was shot in Italy by "Vividan production"....he had performed alongside some big name in the entertainment industry....such as; bracket, j'martins, dontom, fuse odigy, ice prince and America superstar Sean Kingston..

As a dancer, he also contested with d world best dancers! Lil twins! Who dances 4 beyonce! He also did a missive his track with Sean Kingston, but b4 dropping it, listen to this mad song kolona that will make you put your media player on reply! Kolona was produced by dabeat maker for SSC MUSIC.

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MUSIC PREMIERE: LEPA BOI (@lepaboi) - Ikorodu Anthem (Prod. By Antras) CC @o2c_countdown

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Your favorite artiste; Olajide Said AKA Pencil AKA Lepa Boi is back. This
time, he reps his hood, the ancient Ikorodu town on this Anthem produced by Antras. Lepa Boi who is known for hit tracks like Ife Mi , How Many people amongst others is back with yet another record breaking tune which you all should watch out for. It is Ikorodu Anthem.

Download and enjoy this. don't forget to share it with friends, family and foes... Most importantly, Enjoy it!

Ikorodu Anthem
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