Nigerian Journalists Raise Funds To Build Secretariat, Institute.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Thursday night raised during a dinner more than US$660,000 out of the US$6.5 million required for the construction of its secretariat and the International Institute of Journalism.
Speaking at the occasion, Nigeria’s Vice President Namadi Sambo expressed the readiness of the government to support and assist NUJ in the realization of its dream of having a befitting National Secretariat in Abuja.
He noted with concern that the Union, one of the first trade unions to move its headquarters from Lagos to Abuja, was yet to acquire a befitting structure in the capital.
He, therefore, called on wealthy individuals and organizations to donate generously towards the realization of the NUJ’s dream .
"My charge to the union is that it must not lose focus of this drive to reposition this noble profession,’’ he said.
Sambo congratulated the Union on the recent passage into law of the Freedom Of Information (FOI) bill, while expressing the hope that the law would enhance the practice of journalism in Nigeria.
NUJ president Alhaji Mohammed Garba narrated the challenges of the Union since it was evicted from the premises it occupied since 1992 when it moved to Abuja.
 I must commend my Chairman for this giant stride by the time this structure is completed ,we journalists in Nigeria will smile.Abeg Oga Smart where you dey?come and see what Mohammed is doing.

Election Tribunal Can Declare Poll Winner, Court Rules.

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday nullified Section 140 (2) of the Electoral Act that barred election tribunals from declaring as winners those who successfully prove their petitions.

The Section only allowed the tribunals and the courts to order rerun ballots.

But Justice Okechukwu Okeke held that the amendment to the Electoral Act done by the National Assembly (NASS) in that regard is null and void, as it contravenes the powers given to the courts by the Constitution.    

Okeke came to the conclusion while delivering judgement in a suit filed by the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) challenging the legality of some Sections of the Electoral Act, 2010 as amended.

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Governor Fashola celebrates birthday with Physically challenged children

While other Governors would have prefered throwing an owambe party to mark their birthday,this very amiable and hardworking man,decided to celebrate it with the physically challenged children at H.O G.

Gov.fashola,wife with physically challenged children

   Lagos State Executive Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN)  celebrated his 48th  birthday on 28th June ,2011 at heart of Gold children hospice and the First Lady of Lagos State, Dame Abimbola Emmanuella Fashola  was there with him to celebrate with the Physically challenged  .See More pictures below

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Popular Comedienne Damilola Adekoya AKA Princess Loses Her Father Pa Adekoya

Popular comedienne Damilola Adekoya better known as Princess lost her father Pa Adekoya in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State this morning Thursday, June 30, 2011.
The plus-size looking comic confirmed the sad news on Twitter  while in tears this afternoon at 1:35PM , ‘It’s true. He died this morning,’ she sadly.

Hon Iorwase Hembe And Hon Emmanuel Jime Task NASS On Fulani/Tiv Crisis.

Hon Emmanuel Jime

FIVE persons, among them an army officer, identified as Lieu-tenant Chinedu Anyanwu, were feared dead in a renewed three days of sustained attacks by
armed herdsmen on villages and towns in the border communities of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
Meanwhile several peope  had been declared missing, while thousands of displaced persons now lived in camps far away from their homes to avoid attacks by the herdsmen.

Member representing Makurdi/Guma Fed const,Hon Emmanuel Jime made these submissions while moving a motion calling on the National Assembly to wade into  the invasion of Fulani  herdsmen into the local Government who  also burnt down more than 1,000 home-steads in close to 100 compounds in the affected area, close to Udei town, the largest settlement in the area.
Disturbed by the recent attack, the lawmaker representing the constitu-ency,  Hon Jime  raised a motion of urgent importance at the National Assembly, stating that more than 34 persons had been killed by the Fulani herdsmen in a raid.Hundreds of displaced persons live in camps situated at Ortese, Daudu and Yelwetta.
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Reuben Abati To Replace Ima Niboro.

The Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian (Nigeria), Rueben Abati, has crossed the street, professionally, to become the voice of President Goodluck Jonathan.
Mr. Abati's position as Senior Special Adviser On Communication  is expected to be announced early next week When Mr. Jonathan returns from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, where he is attending a meeting of the African Union until the weekend.
 When announced, Mr. Abati, who recently wrote a 10-part article on the Jonathan presidency, will replace Ima Niboro, the abrasive and often angry Special Adviser to Mr. Jonathan.  Presidency sources told Saharareporters today that Mr. Niboro was yet to be informed of his exit.  Only last week, the outgoing Senior Special Adviser was said to have been all over the presidential villa threatening to “re-organize” his office.
Mr. Abati is a long-running columnist with The Guardian, but his substantive job was to chair the Editorial Board and the editorial pages.  In recent years, his star has dimmed professionally on account of allegations of corruption, including his name being found on a list of senior Nigerian journalists who accepted big plots of lands in Abuja from the Yar'Adua government.  Neither Mr. Abati nor The Guardian denied that allegation.

Patience Ozokwor Aka Mama G Tours Malawi.

Nigeria's top film actress Mama G, aka Patience Ozokwor, was expected to kick off her six-show Malawi tour in Mzuzu on Wednesday, in a stage performance 'The Return'.

Mama G, who arrived on Monday, will perform as wife to reggae singer Sally Nyundo, in shows organised by Rising Chores and Theatre Company of Lilongwe.

Tour Brokers Int’l, Silverbird Cinemas Take Ship Cruise To Greater Height.

Tour Brokers International, one of the leading tour operators in Nigeria, which has been at the forefront of championing cruises in Nigeria, has entered into joint partnership with Silverbird Cinemas and Beacon Media Network, to enlighten Nigerians on the affordability and benefits of ship cruising 

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Lagos Residents To Carry Identity Cards.

 Governor Babatunde Fashola has said that the government would soon issue electronic identification cards to all Lagos residents to enable the state have reliable database of all citizens.

The governor made the disclosure after signing into law, a bill establishing the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency at the Government House in Ikeja.
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Christy UduaK Essien-Igbokwe Is Dead.

Nigeria’s lady of songs Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe is dead details of how she died are yet unknown
The singer and actress released who would have been 51 in November had her first album (Freedom) in 1976 at aged 16 and wedded Edwin Igbokwe three years later.
She followed up with other albums ; ‘Patience’, ‘Time Waits for No One’(both 1978), ‘One Understanding’ (1979), ‘Give Me A Chance’ (1980) – however her 1981 hit album, ‘Ever Liked My Person’ remains her best LP till date.

Abuja Recreation Centres, Others To Close At 10p.m.

Abuja City Gate

THESE are not the best of times for operators of recreation centres, parks and gardens, as well as other related entertainment spots in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), no thanks to the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram, which has been rampaging through some states in the North in recent times. While the operators have been given a 10p.m. deadline to close shop, henceforth, for fear of Boko Haram,
The FCT Administration gave the deadline to the business operators in a statement yesterday.
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Nigerian Troops 'On Anti-Terror Training Abroad'

Nigerian soldiers are undergoing anti-terrorism training abroad following a recent spate of deadly gun and bomb attacks blamed on a radical Islamist sect, an army spokesman said on Thursday.
"This new type of act of terrorism is alien to Nigeria. So, some soldiers are undergoing training in anti-terrorism and allied crimes in some foreign countries to fight this menace,said Ralph Isah,
He would not give details on the number of troops involved, the duration of the training nor identify the countries they were sent to.
"It is a cross-breeding of ideas. Some of these countries have more knowledge about this form of terrorism which is new to us. So, we sent the soldiers there to see and learn how they handle such a situation," Isah said.
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Men Who Love Girls With Big Buttocks,Watchout For Fake Bumbums.

 For all the men who love girls with big round 
buttocks, this may be bad news to you because Nigerian ladies who have flat buttocks and zero hips have found a way out.read more

Richard Mofe Damijo To Star In TINSEL

Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD)

Report at our disposal confirmed that iconic actor turned politician, Richard Mofe Damijo is set to take Nollywood by storm once again.

According to source, he will be starring in popular soap opera, (TINSEL) which airs on cable network.

Richard, who was a Commissioner for Commerce and Tourism in Delta State, Is arguably one of the best actors Nollywood has ever produced. 

Wealthy And Famous Nigerians Who Own Bently.

The vision of W.O. Bentley, the founder of Bentley Motors Limited Is to produce a car with class and elegance.Though the company has been taken over by Investors, the dream of the founder is still very much alive with the car currently classified as a thing of joy for the rich and famous.


Regardless of the price range of #30 million to #40 million, wealthy business persons In Nigeria still ride the luxury automobile around town.


Here are few Nigerians who own a Bentley.

Florence Ita Giwa

The politician cum businesswoman boasts of a new 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.Her’s Is a four door,5 passengers luxury sedan, and It costs the female Senator of the Federal Republic a princely sum of #30.5 million.

James Ibori

James Odafe Ibori has a Bentley Continental GT with registration number LK54, neatly parked in his house In London. The source of his wealth is already being questioned In a London court.

Musiliu Obanikoro

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro Is enjoying life to the fullest and at the same time executing national service in the former Gold Coast colony now Ghana. One of the ways the one-time guber candidate In Lagos Is enjoying his life to the hilt Is by crusing around town In his two colour Bentley which he bought a year ago.

Julius Aghahowa

Former Super Eagles goal scoring machine, Julius Aghahowa owns a black Bentley Porsche which he acquired during his playing days at Ukrainian club,Shaktar Donesk for $200,000.And whenever the former Bendel Insurance striker Is In town holidaying, the expensive ride Is his choice for spending quality time out with his family.

John Mikel Obi

In 2009, Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel increased the number of automobiles In his fleet with the acquisition of a 2008 Continental GT Bentley.
The executive ride depleted the Super Eagles star’s purse by #35 million naira.

Dbanj and Don Jazzy

The two Mo’Hits entertainers recently joined the exclusive league of Bentley owners. The duo reportedly purchased two Bentleys at the rate of #25 million and #35 million.Dbanj, who Is popular with the name Koko Master cruises around town In a metallic coloured Bentley prized at #25 million. The one bought for #35 million, a black sleek Bentley Continental GT Is for Don Jazzy.

Others are

Mr.Dele Alake, the former commissioner In Lagos Is at the moment the head honcho of Continental Broadcasting Services, the owners of Radio Continental and Television Continental (TVC).The dark goggled personality purchased his Bentley In mid-2010 and has been seen driving It at different high profile events In Lagos.

Charles Ahize

Wealthy businessman and co-owner of upscale hangout, Tribeca, Charles Ahize Is also a proud owner of a Bentley auto. A ride we gathered he bought years back and still in the fleet of cars in his garage.

Tony Ezenna

The billionaire businessman owner of Orange Drugs Limited, apart from his Rolls Royce Phantom, also boasts of a black Bentley Flying Spur said to cost a whopping #30 million. The wonderful automobile has a special parking space inside the businessman’s large garage.

KennyG For Sax Appeal. Come July 3 2011 At Eko Hotel.

As top saxophonists and jazz performers from across Europe, North America, and Africa prepare to hit Lagos for the third edition of Mike Aremu’s Sax Appeal this weekend, the lingering question on the minds of the anticipating Lagos crowd is: who among the several acts billed for the night will win the battle of the sax on the big night.

Mike-Aremu-and-Kenny-G

Already tagged Concert of the Year, with a long list of top performers including Grammy Award winning jazz artiste Kenny G, MOBO award winner Yolanda Brown from the United Kingdom, South African eclectic performer Judith Sephuma, Nigeria’s Kunle Ayo, talented singer Waje, and widely travelled saxophonist, Mike Aremu.

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Businessman Buys A Bottle Of Champagne For £120,000

Big spender ... receipt from One4One club

A GAMBLER has splashed out £120,000 on a bottle of champagne — breaking the record for the priciest bubbly ever bought at a London nightclub.

Don "Mother F**kin" Johnson (DMFJ), a professional gambler and businessman, chalked up a whopping £168,118 bill in total when he visited Park Lane's swanky One4One nightclub at the weekend.

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Genevieve Nnaji Meets Her “Twin Sister” In Ghana.

Upcoming actress, Mariam Osei Agyeman and Genevieve Nnaji Beautiful and one of the most consistent Nollywood screen goddess Genevieve Nnaji met a similar image her when she went to Ghana last weekend for the premiere of new African blockbuster “The Mirror Boy” at the Silver bird Cinema in Accra. Genevieve met her “twin sister” in the person of Mariam Osei Agyeman inside the Silver bird cinema and the two took a memorable picture together. Gene could not believe the similarities between her and Mariam who is co-incidentally an upcoming actress. Her face, her height, skin colour, body size among other features was almost a photocopy of the Nigerian actress. Miriam is a product of the Ghana Institute of Journalism and currently a radio Producer at X-FM, an M.C, a TV Presenter at TV3 and an up and coming actress. Mariam produced the “Atlantis Evening Drive” on Atlantis Radio at the time it was hosted by Kwame Fakye and the co-produced the Atlantis Evening Drive when Ruddy Kwakye, Eddy Blay and Jackie Ankrah took over. She featured in the comedy serial ‘Double Trouble’ and was part of the team that launched the international game show “Who wants to be rich” in Ghana Mariam has been part of some great Television commercials. She was signed as the Face of Mobile Telecommunication Company, Tigo for a year for the Tigo Brand Awareness campaign shoot in India, she featured in Taste Tom, Union Plastics and Hallo Pizza adverts. Currently, she produces the X-factor” a late night radio show on X-FM, and the “Hit list” and an entertainment review show also on X-FM. On TV, Mariam is the Presenter for the FESTIVAL TRAIN SHOW on TV3, a periodic outdoor concert TV show that celebrates the rich culture of Ghana from music and arts. Mariam was very happy to have finally met her mentor on the big screen Genevieve Nnaji who she co-incidentally looks very like. “I feel so great that I have finally met Gene. She is a great actress and one of the few decent actresses in Africa. Even though she is my personal favorite African actress which I very much want to become like or perhaps do better than her, a lot of people always say that I look very much like her. I didn’t believe it until I met her she is a very nice person and she has been able to maintain herself very well”,

Kanye's Ex To Host ‘Music Meets Runway’

Amber Rose

Darey Art Alade and Amber Rose will be the host, top Nigerian finest artiste; Dr Sid, Whiz Kiasha, Darey, Tiwa Savage, Naeto C, Duncan Mighty, D’ Prince, Shank, Show Dem Camp, Dotstar from the UK, and a new artist Davido will be performing and 10 haute designers whose creativity is easy to relate will be showcasing diverse and trendy styles ranging from lingerie wears to haute couture; all on one runway and all in one show tagged ‘Music Meet Runway’, happening live in Lagos on Saturday, July 9, at the EXPO CENTRE, Eko Hotel by 6pm.

This event is poised to create awareness for the laudable and fledging growth the Nigerian fashion industry has recorded in recent times. It will be a great networking opportunity for fashion industry, professionals including educators, retail buyers, fashion journalists, trendsetters and consumers.

Organized by La Reve Events, a foremost event company in Nigeria, ‘Music Meets Runway’will also be showcasing creative and elegant styles from some amazing new talents including up and coming fashion designers, music artists, international acts, stylists, make-up artists and more.

Promising to unveil a lot of fashion attires amidst loads of fun, ‘Music Meets Runway’ has gained the support of top brands like MTN, Samsung Mobile, SKYY Vodka, Bella Naija, Style House Files, MUD Make Up, Perfect Lash and more.

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Waje on stage

Stars @ Confidence Eviction Party

confidence and nadia buari

It was a night of unforgettable fun at the country’s leading nightclub, Aphrodisiac Night Club, when an eviction party was hosted by Multichoice to officially welcome home one of Ghana’s representatives in the on-going Big Brother Amplified reality show,
Confidence Haugen.
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Celeb Style: D’banj At The BET Awards.

Kanye West recently signed 2 Nigerian artists to his G.O.O.D. Music label. One of them is D’banj, who attended the 2011 BET Awards styled in a pair of Christian Louboutin Mika Raja flats ($2,395) from the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection.