Fire burns Enugu timber market

Enugu Timber Market has been burnt, destroying more than 100 shops and properties worth over N300m. Amongst items destroyed includes wood working machines, generators, doors, timbers and more. Witnesses praised the speedy interventions of the Enugu State Fire Service which prevented the blaze from destroying the entire market.
NIGERIA!!!

Music producer,Jay Martins set to wed?

 Nigerian ace Music producer ,J Martins is set to wed in January 2012 according to  reports .Jay Martins will be getting married in Ohafia ,Abia state to the love of his life , an Abuja based female banker as we learnt .
    Jay Martins got engaged to the lady  earlier this year .
Congrats to them.

Anti-Gay Bill: Obama Dares Nigerian Senate, Issues Presidential Memo

                                                            

Just a week after the Nigerian Senate passed the anti-gay sex bill, US president Barrack Obama issued a presidential memorandum directing 'all federal agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons.

The full text of Obama's Memo, which was released yesterday Dec 6, from the Office of the White House Press Secretary, when you continue....

Picture Of the Day: Yes O! its Christmas Season

   

Man sentenced to death over 1992 ritual murder

                                

KANO – A Kano High Court, Tuesday, sentenced one Miko Umaru to death by hanging for allegedly beheading one Hauwa Alasan in 1992 for ritual purposes.

Presiding judge, Justice Nuradden Umar, in his verdict, held that the court was satisfied with the evidence brought against the accused person.

Umar ruled: “I have no discretion based on Section 221 of the Penal Code to commute the death sentence.

Boko Haram convict, Sentenced to three years jail term

                                         
An Abuja magistrate court has sentenced to three-year jail term an ex-spokesperson of the Nigeria's extremist Boko Haram sect blamed for scores of attacks, including the August suicide bombing of UN headquarters here, killing 23 people and injuring more than 80 others. Chief Magistrate Oyebola Oyewumi had convicted Ali Konduga for felony on November 22 after he pleaded guilty to the one-count charge against him and asked for leniency.

Robbery scare in Ife as banks close shop

                                       

OSOGBO—Residents of Ile-Ife in Osun State were yesterday gripped with fear over rumour of an impending attack on banks and other commercial institutions in the town by armed robbers.

Some commercial banks which had earlier opened for operations hurriedly shut down activities after the rumour filtered to them.

Many customers who had earlier arrived the banks for business transactions were disappointed when it became obvious that the banks were not  prepared for business.

Fire razes 10 houses in A/Ibom

UYO – No fewer than 10 houses were on Monday night razed at Iwuokpon, a coastal settlement near Qua Iboe River in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that many people were rendered homeless, while property, including, 15 outboard engines, fishing gear, cash and other valuables were burnt beyond recognition.

NAN learnt that the fire lasted several hours before it was prevented from spreading to other houses in the fishing settlement, near Mobil Producing Terminal.

Ini Edo brings I’ ll Take my Chance to Lagos

                                                 

Following the resounding success and acceptance it enjoyed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital  three months ago, top Nollywood actress  Ini Edo is set to bring her last movie ‘ I’ ll Take My Chance” to Lagos.

‘I’ll Take My Chances’ is a dance themed movie that is centred on love and the challenges faced in its pursuit by its two principal characters.

The actress who recently got her appointment with the United Nations renewed as the United Nations youth envoy on environment for another year is putting finishing touch to her preparation for this big show.

12 pupils escape death as school building collapses

                             

BADAGRY— No fewer than 12 pupils narrowly escaped death, yesterday, at Igborosun, near Badagry, Lagos, when a portion of a building in a government-owned school collapsed on them.

Vanguard gathered that the portion of the building on the premises of Saint Paul’s Anglican Primary School, Igborosun, collapsed at 10 a.m during class work.

An eye-witness said the victims were later rushed to Badagry General Hospital, where they are being hospitalised for medical treatment.

MORE PICTURES FROM THE AFRIFF AWARDS 2011

Chioma Ude - Founder of AFRIFF Awards

The awards ceremony of the Africa International Film Festival took place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki and was attended by a host of Nollywood stars and other top notch celebs. Also in attendance were US actresses Lynn Whitfield and Tichina Arnold. Check out a few photos taken at the event…

more pix after the cut

Download New Music ; Without My Heart Tiwa Savage ft Don Jazzy

          Yes it is officially out.The  third official singles of Tiwa Savage featuring Don Jazzy titled "Without My
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Nigerian Gay In New York Protest Against Gay Law (Photos)

The protest took place yesterday at the Nigerian Embassy in New York.

It takes a large number of people with the same believe to change a thing most especially a law. These guys seem to forget that they are very few.

In your own opinion I would like to know what you feel about this.

ASUU vows not to go back to classes until demands are met

                                    

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday vowed not to go back to classes until its demands were met fully by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports from Lagos that ASUU began a nationwide indefinite strike midnight on Sunday. The President of ASUU, Prof Ukachukwu Awuzie, told NAN in a telephone interview from his Abuja base that there was ``no going back until government showed some level of commitment to implementing the agreement. ``

Suspected ritualists dump baby in Festac swamp

                                     

Who are the parents of the baby girl that was dumped in a swamp by suspected ritualists at 6th Avenue, Festac, Lagos, on Monday?
This is the question agitating the minds of hundreds of people who besieged the area to catch a glimpse of the unfortunate baby. The bizarre act was carried out at about 12noon.

Chinedu and Nneoma Ikedieze cancel Dec 10th wedding

The couple who had their traditional wedding on Sat Nov 26th, have canceled their Sat Dec 10th white wedding. The new date is now Friday Dec 9th and they are keeping the venue secret. But it's at an RCCG parish somewhere in Lagos and reception still to hold at Essence Hotel in Ikoyi. Shhhh, don't say I told you

Blackface Thrown Out By His Landlord?

                          

  

If the unconfirmed news making the rounds is anything to go by, then things are not going well with Blackface . Blackface who is a member of defunct music group Plantashaun boyz (whose other members are 2face and Faze) is said to have been thrown out of his house by his landlord who he allegedly owes N1.4m. It will be recalled that gist had it earlier this year that his wife also abandoned him. If it is true, I sincerely hope things look for him

What Women Want In Men

                                      

Money, Swag, Charming Personality.......Guys have you ever wondered what women really want in a man?
Well according to Thisday, the following are qualities women find most appealing......

 Capable to Protect: According to women we spoke with they want to know their partner will be able to protect them physically in times of danger or trouble. One lady put it like this, “it’s not that we are weak or something, it’s just a matter of feeling and knowing that he is there willing and capable of defending and protecting me at all costs, gives us women a little more peace of mind.”

Be Honest: This is high up on the list and is a

more after the jump

DAREY EMERGES NIGERIA’S SEXIEST MUSICIAN

Good times are here for Soul music executive Dare Art Alade aka Darey. The musician has achieved many feats in the past months and does not seem to be slowing down. From recording an international collaboration with Nigerian born US rapper Chamillionaire on the remix of his hit song “The way you are” to participating in popular reality shows endorsed by Nigeria’s biggest corporate brands

MR. UNN Coming Soon

Chris Aire Opens First Boutique in Nigeria

'The king of bling' last week launched his first boutique in Nigeria. The official launch held on Tuesday Nov 30th at Trans-corp Hilton, Abuja. Shggy, Lynn Whitfield, Genny, Rita, Tuface and many more A-list celebs were at the opening. The Chris Aire Concept Boutique is located inside Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. More photos from the official launch when you continue...

Armed Robbers Kill Seven People in Port Harcout

 

Port Harcourt is gradually becoming a death zone as robbery incidents become rampant and deadly. Armed robbers this morning attacked two banks in Rumola Port Harcourt and before they were done, seven people lost their lives. Witnesses say it was a shooting spree. They shot at anyone they saw...

God help us in this country...

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6 killed as Boko Haram attacks banks, Police hqtrs in Bauchi

  

Bauchi — Six persons were killed, yesterday, while five others were injured when gunmen attacked Police Area Command headquarters and two new generation banks at Azare Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ikechukwu Aduba, who confirmed this to newsmen at the police headquarters in Bauchi said the gunmen, whose numbers were yet to be ascertained, launched a ferocious attack at about 1 a.m. at the police facilities at Azare with 20 rocket launchers and locally made bombs, which completely devastated the entire Area Command’s Headquarters.

According to the Commissioner of Police, “the attack was launched simultaneously at six facilities including the mobile base, the area commander’s police station, two new generation banks and one Ali Kwara’s residence.

Ojukwu to be buried February 2, 2012 – S-East govs

ENUGU- THE remains of former Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu who passed on November 26, would be laid to rest on February 2, next year, the South- East Governors’ Forum announced on Sunday.

Chairman of the forum, Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State, who briefed newsmen after their meeting in Enugu, said all the funeral ceremonies of the late Igbo leader  would commence in Enugu on February 2, after which his remains would be taken to his country home, Nnewi, for interment.

Obi said a committee would soon be set up to discuss further on the burial arrangements of the late statesman.

3 killed as gunmen bomb police station, 2 banks

                                                    


Three people have been confirmed killed when gunmen yesterday bombed the Divisional Police Station and two commercial banks in Azare, Bauchi State.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, confirmed to newsmen in his office yesterday that one policeman, a soldier and a civilian were killed during the attack.

Aduba said, “Over 20 rocket propelled bombs were launched from outside the Area Command’s headquarters building and it completely devastated the building.” The police commissioner said that about 30 policemen on duty at the Area Commanders office responded and repelled the attackers. There was heavy exchange of fire between the police and the gunmen that lasted over four hours, the CP said.

Akon Is Not DEAD!

                         

MORE PICTURES FROM CHINEDU IKEDEZIE (AKI) 'S TRADITIONAL WEDDING

Nollywood Actor Aki, (real names Chinedu IKEDEZIE) of the Aki & Paw Paw fame, recently married his hearthrob Ijeoma Njamah in her home Town in Imo State. The wedding was attended by Several Nollywood stars including his right hand man...Paw Paw.

Check out pics....

Am sorry

                                                 

I send this message to say sorry i have stopped updating my blog regularly as i used to, this is because i lunched my magazine i was busy organizing stuffs, picture of the event coming soon shaa...  you can take it or leave it. If you leave it, I’ll send in another message till you accept it. lol

World’s first sex school opens in Vienna

Vienna, Austria is the new home to the World’s first international applied sex school, which claims to teach its students how to become better lovers.

The “hands on” syllabus will cost students a cool £1,400 per term and will see students living in mixed sex dormitories, where, they are expected to practice their homework. Hmmm, I wonder what type of applied sexuality homework that is!