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Thursday, 12 September 2013

#ASUU strike Updates# NANS withdraws backing

University students in Nigeria have done an about-turn on the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) faceoff, saying at a press conference that they can no longer support the industrial action embarked on by the lecturers more than two months ago.

The lecturers had dropped tools and walked out of the classrooms to press home a demand that the FG fulfil a 2009 agreement reached on the payment of N92 billion earned allowances due them. The students, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), backed the decision at the time.

As Congress debates whether to support President Obama’s call for a limited strike against Syria for the alleged use of chemical weapons, Iran is vowing to back Bashar al-Assad’s regime to the hilt and threatening to unleash terrorism should the U.S. strike.

Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s Quds Forces, Wednesday told the Assembly of Experts — the body that chooses the supreme leader — that “[w]e will support Syria to the end.”

A District Court in Middle Pennsylvania, United States headed by Justice Yvette Kane has sentenced a Nigerian, Emmanuel Ehkator to three years in prison for $11m fraud.

The Nigerian, who has been trailed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for criminal conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, was ordered by the court to pay $11,092,028 “in restitution” to his victims.

Ehkator’s property in Canada and the “contents of several bank accounts” in Nigeria were also declared forfeited by Justice Kane.

Many people are waiting for motivation, believing in the myth that it kick-starts a great idea or paves way for the next big thing; they sit all day waiting for motivation, failing to realise that no time is perfect, no time could be more perfect than now.

Olaudah Equiano was about twelve years old when he was kidnapped from his home by his kinsmen and sold to slave traders. His dad had been a local chief and had enough money for Olaudah to go through life without the slightest hitch.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A member of al-Shabab says American jihadist Omar Hammami was killed in an ambush in Somalia's southern Bay region.

A U.S. terrorism expert who studies Somalia's al-Qaida-linked terror group, J.M. Berger of Intelwire.com, said Thursday that reports of the death are "very likely true" based on the sources he sees online. Berger said "credible jihadi sources" have never reported Hammami dead before, though Somali government officials have.

An away trip to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light is not the scariest of prospects for an in form. Arsenal team. The Wearsiders form is not exactly awe inspiring either, with defeats to fellow strugglers Fulham and Crystal Palce and a draw at Southampton so far in the league. They do have a home win, but that was against MK Dons in the Capital One cup.

When it comes to being a celebrity, there is no book you can read about how to become a celebrity. It doesn’t matter whether you were born from a poor family or whether your upbringing was rough, if you truly believe you have what it takes to be famous or to be successful, the only thing stopping you is you.

Nicki Minaj used to be so close to Gucci Mane…today he just decided to put her on blast alongside other rappers..She denied his claims..said its coz he’s angry, she and Tyga didn’t feature on his track..

He said he had a threesome with Keysha cole, slept with Rapper, Tyga’s current girlfriend and had séx with Nicki alongside rapper Waka Flocka, had séx with Fantasia, and wants to have séx with TI’s wife Tiny.. Also wants to take Rihanna to the BET Awards….

Its been roughly three years since her separation from her ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’s host, Frank Edoho and Katherine obiang has finally opened up on why she is not ready to remarry now.

Katherine claimed that she had a lot of men seek her hand in marriage but she has made it clear that any man she settles for right now, is definitely going to suffer because she is chasing money at the moment and has no time to pay an attention to any relationship.

#SERVES HER RIGHT# Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Stealing N3.15 Million in Abuja

Don`t you think Nigerian law is only meant for the poor? A 22-year-old cashier, Mariam Salifu was sentenced to 14 years in prison for stealing N3.15 million belonging to her employers. The decision has been announced by an Abuja Magistrate Court, on September 9, 2013, Monday.

Mariam Salifu, residing at Karimo in the FCT, was arraigned on a two-count charge of criminal breach of trust and theft. The convict had earlier admitted to absconding with the money.

BREAKING NEWS - From The Boyfriends Association Of Nigeria
(B.A.N) To Girlfriends

With regards to the meeting held today, the Boyfriend Association of Nigeria(B.A.N) decided to go on a two months strike starting
from 1st December, 2012. This strike is not to cause mayhem, riot or any form of breakup with our beloveth girlfriends.

Nollywood actor Joseph Benjamin posted a wedding picture between him and actress Monalisa Chinda on Instagram. While the actor did not indicate if the photograph was a still shot from a movie, tongues have been set wagging over the real meaning of the picture. We gathered that the pictures are from their latest premiered film entitled, Torn. More pics after the cut:

Check out his interview with the Sun UK below...

On His Relationship With Bey:
Beyonce was the love of my life and I was hers, so losing her is still my biggest regret. She would say to me all the time, ‘I’m afraid to ever live my life without you Lyndall, I want you to be mine for ever.’

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II has defiled the order of Kingship; announcing the abolition of some of the ancient Itshekiri cultural practices.

This has led to a serious protest by angry indigenes, in Warri, Delta State who took to the street on Sunday to protest but for the quick intervention of Governor Uduaghan, it would have resulted into total mayhem.

It seems teen pop idol, Justin Beiber, has gotten the approval of United States of America President, Barack Obama to hang out with his cute daughters, Natasha and Malia. The global pinup star was photographed with the two girls at a private party in the White House while he also gets a presidential handshake.

Hit-maker GospelOnDeBeatz made major headlines when he shone with his performance of Davido’s smash hit “All of You”; now the ace producer is unveiling the first major material lifted off his hotly anticipated yet top secret project “Musiqpedia”, which is the Patrick Ellis directed video for his hit single “Celebrate” featuring vocals from Like to Party maestro Burna Boy.

The eye-popping clip brings life the drums dominated afrobeats inspired number. Hungry for some Gospel? Check out Gospel Obi and his wing-man celebrate!

Watch video on youtube or download here

Sell your Old phone to Airtel and get a NOKIA Lumia 520

Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications service provider, and Nokia, have partnered to provide Nigerians the opportunity to exchange any of their current handsets for one of Nokia’s swank smartphones, the Lumia 520.

To qualify for the Airtel/Nokia phone upgrade programme, customers are to visit any of Airtel shops with their old but functional device of any given brand and network, then pay an exchange fee of N23, 990, to own the Lumia 520.

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has refused to recognise the controversial videos of a ‘prophetess’ and others who claimed to have died, gone to heaven and came back to narrate their extra-terrestrial experience.

In the controversial videos being sold all over Nigeria, two women and a boy claimed they died, went to heaven and came back to narrate what they said God showed them.

A teacher who was caught having an affair with 17-year-old pupil is now living with him in her marital home, two months after being placed on the s*x offenders’ register.

27-year-old Eppie Sprung Dawson lost her job and her marriage after being discovered half-unclad with teenager Matthew Robinson.

The Bayelsa Police command has confirmed the alleged suicide of a 12-year-old girl, who Monday, allegedly took her own life in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Bayelsa Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Alex Akhigbe, told the police told the News Agency of Nigeria, yesterday, that the girl allegedly hanged herself early on Monday.

#Joke Sector# Animal Facebook

If animals had Facebook, these would most likely be their Status Updates:

Cockroach: "Managed to skip from someone’s foot step.. Man, I lead a dangerous lifestyle!”

Dog: “My 7th child is asking who is her dad. What shall I tell her? I don’t even remember…”

Einstein's Cat: "E = mice squared"

Mosquito: “I am

#Sport# Blatter: Summer World Cup in Qatar is a mistake

The Fifa president concedes he knew it would be problematic to host the event in the summer and will meet with governing body's board next month to argue for a winter tournament

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has admitted it may have been a mistake to give Qatar the World Cup in 2022, knowing full well that the tournament being played in the summer would cause serious problems.

What appears to be the invasion of the church by satan is unfolding following the launch of a website that offers faithful Christian couples the chance to experiment with group sex or even exchange themselves with other couples for sex has been launched.

The website, ChristianSwingers, offers Christian couples the opportunity to engage with other ‘swinging partners’ in sexual activities “in good faith” and because it is sinful to go out of Christendom to engage in extra-marital affairs.

According to our olofofos, we learnt that 43 year old ex-militant, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) on Monday 26th August 2013 received his LearJet 60SE produced by Canadian aerospace company Bombardier.

The Jet according to aviation sources cost a whopping sum of $13.3 million (N2.12 billion).

A couple of weeks ago, the Limpopo crooner, KCee was quoted as saying he is single or separated from his wife.

Well, in a recent chat he was asked to shed more light on the issue

Now here’s a song worthy of being leaked. Super producer, Kid Konnect comes up with a cracking material, “Satan Must Fall”, featuring M.I Abaga, Terry Tha Rapman and Sir Dauda.

It’s rap and bars all the way, and if you aren’t a Hiphop purist, then this one’s not for you..

Raise Yo Game!

Hot Or Not? Karen Igho Displays Bikini Body

This is Monday morning and I resisted the urge to present to you Karen Igho’s hot bikini body because I wanted the men to settle down to work before feasting their eyes.

Dietitian’s tip: These quick-and-easy chocolate pudding pies make great desserts or snacks. Instead of using sprinkles for garnish, you can top the pies with diced fresh fruit, such as strawberries or raspberries.

For those who know ‘Bumper To Bumper’ crooner, Wande, they will tell you that the dark and sonorous voiced dude has a heart of gold and this, he showed recently when he gave his manager, Nana Abbey, an E200 Kompressor Mercedes Benz, just few days after launching a 450GL 4Matic Benz car.

There has been a lot of controversy in the Nigerian music industry of late.

Two days ago, rappers went berserk regarding Notjstok’s top 10 talented rappers list.

Rapper Godwon decided to blast some rappers who made the list, among those rappers – were M.I and Sinzu.

Who Got The Bile Of Annie Idibia?

It seems someone, or some people are really out to get Annie Macaulay Idibia, the wife of top music star, 2Face Idibia very angry or what can one make of her angry tweets over the weekend?

In one of her tweets, the model cum Nollywood actress stated categorically that she would gladly prefer being buried with live snakes than to live her life pleasing any man. In another tweet, she said that she stays away from anyone who makes her feel uneasy. I want to ask: does that include her lovely husband, 2Face? See her tweets and see what you make of them.

After watching their near neighbours Tottenham spend almost £105m on new players, Arsenal look set to finally get in on the act on the final day of the summer transfer window.

"The headline act is Mesut Ozil, Real Madrid's 24-year-old attacking midfielder. Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign the Germany international for a reported fee of 45m euros (£38.2m).

When was the last time you gave or received a compliment (close friends and family don’t count)? What was the reaction like in both cases? Shock, bewilderment or just a plain smile in acknowledgement?

In a world where compliments are offered so rarely and rivalry; healthy and otherwise has become the order of the day, exceptions to the rule come like a breath of fresh air, more so when they’re from a complete stranger or from a contemporary who acknowledges our talent or craft.

What if that animal went wild? What if the animal turned to say hi? So many “what ifs” maybe, but the Ghanaian actress had no fears at all. Not because the crocodile couldn’t attack her pretty self but because there were a hundred and one peeps around to control the situation hopefully not after she’s been eaten up!

Liverpool wants to sign defenders Mamadou Sakho and Tiago Ilori from Paris St-Germain and Sporting Lisbon respectively.

The Anfield club is in talks with both clubs on a possible agreement over the weekend as Sakho, 23, and Ilori, 20, are expected on Merseyside for medicals in the next 24 hours.

This is so weird!!! 19 year Brazilian Adriana Andrade woke up in the hospital after swallowing her mobile phone,she did this to prevent her boyfriend Renato from reading the text messages on her cellphone.

when he demanded to see them she took off running and when she was far enough away, she did the unthinkable… swallowed the mobile phone.

she had to undergo an operation to get the cellphone removed.

Girl-Child Marriage: Yerima Should Be Flogged And Jailed – Cleric

Apostle Suleiman

Founder of Omega Ministries, Auchi, Edo State, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has called for the arrest of Senator Ahmed Yerima over his encouragement of girl-child marriage in the country.

Irked by recent comments credited to the former Zamfara State governor, Suleiman said: “The issue is that Senator Yerima should be arrested. When he got married to an under-aged girl in Egypt, he was accompanied there by some shameless senators. But in case they have forgotten, Islam says when you marry a girl under 18 years you do not touch her until she is 18 years.

Pope Francis has called for the world to unite in a day of fasting and prayer for Syria next Saturday and said “God and history” would judge anyone using chemical weapons.

“May the cry for peace enter the hearts of everyone,” the pope told tens of thousands of pilgrims at his traditional weekly blessing in the Vatican on Sunday.

“I condemn with particular force the use of chemical weapons. I still have in my mind and heart the terrible images of the past days,” he said.

#Sports# Real Madrid sign Bale for world record fee

Los Blancos have finally announced the arrival of the Wales international, who has usurped new team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo as the game's most expensive player.

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported €100 million.

The Wales international succeeds new team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo as the game's most expensive player after penning a six-year contract with the Liga giants.

Synopsis
Following a mysterious explosion in a busy London market, the police swoop, a suspect is detained, and the country prepares for one of the most high-profile trials in British legal history. Two exceptional lawyers with a romantic history step into a dangerous web of secrets and lies, and when evidence points to a British Secret Service cover up, it’s not just their reputations, but their lives that are at stake.

There’s something tacky about people giving themselves credit. We Nigerians frown upon it. And it gets worse when the credit is undeserved. Young rapper Yung6ix knows this, but he’s thrown caution out the window and invited a backlash with his latest tweets.

What do you think? Is he the best? Let’s know what you think.

‘My wife is a prostitute, I once caught her having sex with a man on our street

An house wife in Lagos, Aina Akinbami, who filled a divorce suit against her husband at the Agege Customary Court for infidelity.

She told the court that the marriage is 12 years and blessed with two children.

She said since past five years things had changed for the worse between them because her husband no longer trust her trailing her around and accusing her of flirting around with different men.

Did 41-year-old Mrs. Catherine Sefunmi Urouna commit suicide on Saturday because her husband refused to buy her an iPad? That is what the police in Ondo State will try to unravel as they launch investigations into the mysterious death of the senior executive accounting officer in Akure North local government council, Iju/Ita-Ogbolu area of the state.

Cameroun international striker Samuel Eto’o Fills completes his move to Chelsea from Anzhi Makhachkala on a free transfer. The 32-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Eto’o moved from Milan, where he won the 2010 European Champions League under Mourinho, to Anzhi and then became the highest paid player in the world, reportedly earning £167,825 per week in 2011.

An Indian court sentenced a teenager to three years in a detention centre over the fatal gang-r*pe of a student, prompting the victim’s angry family to declare women are “not safe in India”.

The juveniles’ court found the teenager guilty over the brutal assault on a moving bus in New Delhi last December, in the first and long-delayed verdict on the incident that sparked outrage over India’s treatment of women.

Turning into a vegetarian but worried you won’t be able to replace the essential protein along with other essential nutrients that meat provides? Read through the article to find out the best 5 substitutes of meat.

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