Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange And Study Program Alumni Renovates Wadata Primary Health Centre In Makurdi Benue State.

The Alumni of the Kennedy Lugar-Youth Exchange and Study program (KL-YES), Benue State on the 22nd and 23rd , February2013, carried out a renovation project on the Primary Health Care Centre, Wadata.
The renovation of the clinic was carried out by the Alumni members namely Roseline Teghtegh, Mimidoo Shie, Halima Idris, YES selected students waiting to travel by August, kelvin Bula, Emmanuella Agada, Blessing Ori Ogbu, Emmanuel Musa and a few volunteers, Samson Gambe, Isaiah Adadu, Kator Azongu and Mike Oyi. The Alumni did the painting of the walls, fixing of the window nets and the ceiling. They also decorated the waiting hall with cardboard papers with hand written educative messages. The KL-YES Coordinator, Mrs Mmaasuur Gambe sincerely appreciates the US-Dept of State, IRIS, HE Gov. Gabriel Torwua Suswam, Chairman, Makurdi LG, Hon. Godwin Donko for their support.
Here are the pictures in stages on how work went on.

Globacom Launches The X Factor In Nigeria.

RUNNING Glo Naija Sings for two seasons might not have been worth the while of indigenous telecommunications company, Globacom, which last week, made public, its acquisition of a new music talent reality format called The X Factor.

Glo had partnered Multichoice in its previous project, which saw upcoming Abuja-based singer, Christian, winning the coveted prize money of $100, 000 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) in 2011. The show however did not fly in 2012, until this new revelation by Glo, of The X Factor project.

The ceremony for the new show, which held at the GET Arena, Lekki, spoke volume, as the company prides itself with the unique selling points of the format - a world leading music singing talent reality TV show. The X Factor, a Syco-owned format, produced and distributed worldwide by Fremantle Media, is coming to Africa for the first time, and Globacom is proud that it is starting in Nigeria, the hub of its business. The show is also expected to draw participants from Ghana, the second business home of the Glo network.

Glo will be beating its own record of $100, 00 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) in the rested Glo Naija Sings, with a more attractive offer of $150,000 ( equivalent of N24million) for the eventual winner of Glo X factor. This is the highest prize money that would be offered by any reality show organizers in Nigeria at the moment.

The would-be winner is also expected to enjoy a recording contract with the internationally acclaimed Sony Music for the recording of an album and professional management of the winning individual or group.

The X Factor, like other reality shows, seeks new talents. It is contested by aspiring singers, drawn from public auditions and is open to all ages, sex, styles, solo acts or groups. A major difference between the show and others is that the judges also double as coaches for the various groups. It is peculiarly split in stages, following the contestants from auditions through to the boot camp, the judges' homes; to the grand finale. Dancers are also featured and contestants could accompany themselves on guitar, piano or any other musical instruments.

Globacom's Head, Reality Shows, Sulyman Bello is excited about the show: “Africa has been yearning for a programme of this optimum quality,” he said, “and we are privileged to have made it possible.”

Bello revealed that the spur for Globacom, also include the fact that the it is marking is 10th anniversary this year, and The X Factor, is just another way of celebrating the company's success in the last one decade.

“This year marks the 10th anniversary of our operations and this programme is, in part, our modest way of thanking our subscribers for their loyalty and patronage,” he said.

Commenting on the ultimate prize of $150,000 to the winner, Bello said that this is in sync with the profile of the show. “The unprecedented top prize is a reflection of the premium status of the programme; this is in addition to the coveted Sony Music contract with the attendant post-season super star status for the winner and international stardom”, he added. This, according to him, is not provided by any other music talent show in the country today.

Speaking about the show's upcoming debut in Nigeria, Jamie Lynn, EVP Sales & Distribution, EMEA at Fremantle Media said: “The X Factor is one of the leading entertainment shows of this generation and we're absolutely delighted to be working with Glo to bring Nigeria its own version. The blockbuster show has enjoyed immense success all over the world and we have no doubt it will make the same impact in Nigeria as it has had around the globe.”

Successfully launched in major countries including UK, the United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany and Spain, organizers say The X Factor, will in Africa, schedule a month-long pre-auditions in the first stage, will kick off in Abuja on April 13 and later hold in Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Accra and Kumasi in Ghana.



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Shameless Ogoni Elders Fight Over Money paid From Solidarity Visit To Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

The Save Ogoni Environment (SOE) has described as a big shame the fallout of the recently paid solidarity visit by an Ogoni Political group to Gov Amaechi in Port Harcourt.

The SOE received with great disappointment the embarrassing report that participants of the Tuesday, March 25, 2013 solidarity visit to Gov Amaechi at Government House Port Harcourt were torn apart over the deceit and failure of the event's sponsors to pay them reasonably.

In a statement issued by the chairman, Elder Peter Deegbara the group stated that it is her privileged information that the participants expected to be paid as much as N500,000 each but were cut below the belt with the payment of N100,000 to each person after their meeting with the Governor, a situation that sparked serious argument and confrontation with the leaders and sponsors of the trip, as the participants demanded that the money be paid as promised, before they opted to join in the visit.

We gathered on authentic ground that it took the intervention and serious plea by some chiefs at the venue to impress on the group members to give in for calm as more money was being assured.

We feel pained over this disgusting scenario which does not portray the people of Ogoni in good light.

Apart from the fact that the journey was ill-conceived, and does not represent the views and interest of the people of Ogoni, it is our conviction that the forum also did not draw on board mature, objective and patriotic sons and daughters of Ogoni, otherwise, such shameful and embarrassing action would have been avoided.

While we again call on the good people of Ogoni to continue to maintain their neutral stand in the frosty relationship between the Governor and the Presidency, it is our candid opinion to appeal to President Goodluck Jonathan not to take such visit seriously, as to the best of our knowledge, it does not represent the position of the Ogoni people.

We also believe that it will do the people of Ogoni better if they do not allow themselves to be lured into an ill-managed disagreement between the PDP politicians.

Again, we observed that the trip was at the instance of a particular PDP politician, who aims to impose his governorship ambition on the people of Ogoni, an attempt all Ogonis must resist if they must enjoy the full dividends of democracy.

Elder Peter Deegbara
Chairman

The Idibias Are Back From Wedding & Honeymoon.

Their pictures were shared on Tuface website.

Ekiti Deputy Governor Dies Of Cancer.

The Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Mrs Funmilayo Olayinka, has died of cancer. The 52 year old banker turned politician lost her battle to cancer today in Lagos. She's survived by her husband and three kids. May her soul rest in peace...Amen.

Oyo State Governor's Wife Mrs Florence Ajimobi Marks 54th Birthday With 500 Less privileged Children In Ibadan.

NO fewer than 500 l e s s - p r i v i l e g e d children from 15 orphanages joined the wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, yesterday in Ibadan to mark her 54th birthday. The children, who are between the ages of eight months and 15 years, were orphans from different orphanages across the state. Speaking at the occasion, which held at Javeline Correctional Institution and Child Care, Ijokodo, Ibadan, Ajimobi, said she decided to celebrate with the children because they are special and desire a good life. “The climax of today's celebration is this particular one I am having with the children, and it is the best," she said. She promised to always look after the children, who she described as "my jewels" Mrs. Ajimobi charged the children to continue to be obedient and pray for their parents and the nation so that the country can continue to be peaceful. She also admonished mothers at the ceremony to become ambassador of the state by helping to look after the children and ensuring that those who have not been immunized against child-killer diseases are immunized. Ajimobi appealed to wellmeaning Nigerians and philanthropist to extend their wealth to the lessprivileged in the society. Earlier, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Welfare and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Atinuke Oshinkoya, described Mrs. Ajimobi as a rare gem and a selfless mother. She said that Ajimobi's passion for children made her to share parts of her birthday celebration with the orphanage. Food items, ranging from rice, yam, groundnut oil and toiletries were distributed to all the 16 orphanages.
Source The Nation

Woman Lands In Court For Calling Her Neighbour A Prostitute In Abuja.(very good).

The police on Friday arraigned a 38-year-old woman, Nneka King, of Tudun Wada Village, Abuja, before an Abuja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly insulting and hurting her neighbour.
The Police Prosecutor, Mr Jeremiah Elijah, told the court that one Miss Grace Ogbo, of the same address, complained against the accused at the Lugbe Police Station on April 1.
Elijah told the court that the complainant reported that the accused intentionally and without any provocation, rained insults on her, calling her a prostitute.
The prosecutor explained that the complainant ignored King and continued selling kerosene to her customers.
“No sooner had the complainant bent down to sale kerosene to her customers than the accused attacked her with a bottle, stabbing her severally. The complainant sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the Abuja Unity Hospital, Lugbe, for treatment.”
Elijah said that in the course of the attack, the complainant also lost her purse which contained N670,500 and a Nokia cell phone worth N10, 000.
He said that during police investigation, the accused could not give satisfactory account of action.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of section 399 and 246 of the Penal Code.
Section 399 states that ‘‘whosoever uses abusive language concerning or otherwise conducts himself towards any person or group of persons, whether such person or any member of such class or group is present or not;
“In a manner likely to give such provocation to any person present as to cause such last mentioned person to break the public peace shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.’’
Section 246 states that ‘‘whoever voluntarily causes hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine which may extend to N40.00 or with both.’’
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
In his ruling, the Magistrate, Mr Celestine Obinna, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 and a surety in like sum.
Obinna said the surety must be of a fixed address and resides within the jurisdiction of the court and adjourned the case to April 9, for hearing.

Airtel Launches WHATSAPP Data Application Packages To Subscribers.

In line with its commitment to offering best telecoms experience to Nigerians, leading telecoms services provider, Airtel Nigeria has introduced “WhatsApp” data application packages to its subscribers.
This follows a cross-promotion agreement with “WhatsApp Inc.” that secured for Airtel Nigeria the exclusive right to launch “WhatsApp” packages in Nigeria.
To access the Airtel “WhatsApp” bundle, customers are to dial *948# at N100/month to enjoy the service exclusively on Airtel platform. Please click to continue.
Speaking on the new offer, Olu Akanmu, the Chief Marketing Officer of Airtel Nigeria, described the “WhatsApp” data bundle service asthe first of its kind in the country. He said that it would provide great a channel to connect Nigerian youths to their friendswith unlimited access.

According to him, the new package,which is available to all prepaid subscribers,attractsno deductions from the user's data bundle or airtime balance.

“Coming at a time when we are about to start Mobile Number Portability in Nigeria, and with our robust 3.75g broadband strength spread over 180 cities across the country, our customers have just been handed another winner in our collection of bespoke data services throughWhatsApp. We shall continue to push harder to realize our vision of becoming the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians”.

Customers who activate data bundles of 200MB or more can also enjoy unlimited access to “WhatsApp” withouthaving to pay for the value-added service.
“WhatsApp” is considered one of the most popular mobile applications worldwide, owned by “WhatsApp Inc.” The application allows instant chat features, file & location sharing and more via smart phones through the Internet.”
About Bharti Airtel Limited
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Keitta And Eazzy, BigBrother House Mates Still As Hot As Ever.

They are not new to us,they were housemates in last year's BBA Stargame,Incase you don't know,they are still as hot as ever,too close for comfort sef......Eazzy Baby...

Tuface And Annie Post First Pictures After Wedding On Instagram.

Mr&Mrs Idibia posted their pictures yesterday it's just a week after their wedding in Dubai ,they are still on Honeymoon in Dubai,Annie is expecting her second baby ,this year is a year of multiple-celebrations for her.am happy for them......

Halle Berry And Oliver Martinez Expecting Their First Child Together.

Sources close to Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez says the couple are expecting their first child together and they already know if it's a girl or a boy.
46-year-old Halle Berry and her 47-year-old fiance Olivier Martinez are expecting a baby,according to sources close to the couple. TMZ reports that Halle is 3 months into her pregnancy and the couple are expecting a baby boy!
You'll recall that the couple recently returned from vacation in Hawaii and got into a nasty scuffle with the paparazzi at LAX. Now we know why Olivier was so protective over Nahla (age 5) and his expectant fiancee!
So far, there hasn't been an official confirmation from either Halle or Olivier's representatives.

Halle Berry's rep recently confirmed the good news to PEOPLE,

“I can confirm that Halle and Olivier are expecting a child. Halle is feeling great. It’s a very exciting time. This happened naturally — everyone is really happy. She always talks about being a mom and she definitely wanted this for a long time."

Brandy Covers Pynk Magazine,Check Out Her PhotoShoot Here.

So lovely......

Wesley Snipes Released From Prison.

Actor Wesley Snipes has been released from prison after serving nearly two-years for tax evasion.
Mr. Nino Brown aka Wesley Snipes was released from the McKean Federal Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania this week, where he served nearly two-years for failing to file federal income tax returns.
Wesley, who checked into prison in December 2010, was release on April 2nd and transferred to the New York Community Corrections Office, which will oversee his home arrest.

After July 19th, the Blade star will be released from home arrest and free to jump start his career again. Apparently, Hollywood is welcoming the Sugar Hill kingpin back with open arms as he's already rumored to have a role in The Expendable 3 (set for a 2014 release).

Ray-J Reminds Kanye West That He " Banged Kim K First In His Lyrics.

Oh Ray-J. This dude is still reminding the world what he gave us. Nope, not an STD. But Kim K. Superstar. Check out lyrics and the cover of Ray's new track "I Hit It First" inside, plus Cassie's new "Paradise" trailer...

Looks like Brandy's brother is up to his old tricks again. He revealed that he's releasing a new song called "I Hit It First." It hits iTunes April 9th. And yes, it's his ode to Kanye West about who smashed his baby moms first and made her famous.

Ray dropped the single's cover art Friday, which is a pic of Kim K. on a beach back in 2008, all blurred out. And after folks called Ray lame for pulling a thirty move...especially because we ALL know Ray-J wasn't really her first, he tweeted this:

"Lol have some fun! It's not that serious!! #LIVE!!"

Now, a few lyrics have leaked via TMZ. And Ray apparently felt the need to act like it's a privilege to have smashed Kim K. on camera, making her famous:

She might move on to rappers and ballplayers
But we all know I hit it first.

I had her head going North and her ass going South
But now baby chose to go West

No matter where she goes or who she knows
She still belongs in my bed.

Woooow scintillating ..........

Rihanna Spoils Her Mom With Miu Miu On Her Birthday.

Rihanna is known for taking good care of her friends and fam in her life...and that includes Mama Fenty. Check out how the rude gal spent her mom's b-day in Beverly Hills yesterday
During a quick break from her Diamonds World Tour, Rih Rih was home in L.A. with her mom, Monica, for Mom Dukes' birthday. The Bajan gals hit up Miu Miu in Beverly Hills to buy out the store, and Rih--rocking double denim and a clear Chanel cuff--snapped pics of them having some fun & cutesy QT inside:

Nigerian Entertainment Conference Debuts In Lagos.

Keke Ogungbe, Kola Oyeyemi, Amaka Igwe, Iyiola Ayoade confirmed speakers
Panelists to include: Audu Maikori, Ayo Animashaun, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Kunle Afolayan, DJ Jimmy JATT, Steve Babaeko, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Tolu Ogunlesi, others.

NE Newspapers LTD, publishers of Nigerian Entertainment Today have announced the inauguration of an annual umbrella conference for the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The conference, which will debut on Friday April 26, 2012, ‘is an invaluable initiative needed at this critical time in our industry, to steer the different sectors and associated elements, in the appropriate direction’, according to NETfounder Ayeni Adekunle.

Nigerian Entertainment Conference, Ayeni says, will cover all the sectors associated with the entertainment industry. These include Fashion, Music, Movies/Films, and Media. Others are Sports, Arts, IT, Comedy and Events.

‘The conversation has been on for years, conversations about the way forward for the art and business of entertainment in Nigeria. And, since NET was established three years ago, we’ve been at the forefront of efforts to get the conversation going. Now, it’s time to bring everyone together so we can begin an active process of re-organisation’.

According to statement issued today, NET is working with partners in the media, government, corporates, music, movies and elsewhere to make sure the conference delivers its promise.

To hold at the Eko Hotel and Suites, the first-of-its-kind conference, Ayeni says, will feature sessions on Nollywood, Music, Media, and more, as well as the inaugural NET Honours to reward distinguished practitioners.

The theme of the conference is ‘building the industry of our dreams’.

‘The Nigerian entertainment industry has shown its capacity – if we’ve been able to generate billions of dollars without any visible structures or government support, then imagine what would happen if we’re able to put our house in order? And I say ‘put our house in order’ because no one will do it for us. Not the government, not the ‘corporates’. If it’s ever going to happen, then practitioners will have to be the ones to spearhead it. And it all starts with this conversation’.

As the entertainment business the world over continues to see rapid, shocking changes, with the future of the industry increasingly relying on information technology and new ideas, NET says it’s bringing practitioners in Nigeria together, to ‘study the global trend, understand it, master it, and put it to use – for the benefit of practitioners, consumers, corporates and society’.

Confirmed speakers include Kennis founder and CEO Keke Ogungbe, iconic writer and producer Amaka Igwe, GM Consumer Marketing MTN Nigeria Kola Oyeyemi, and Charterhouse Ghana founder Iyiola Ayoade while the likes of star actress Nse Ikpe-Etim, Headies founder Ayo Animashaun, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, comedian Tee A, singer-songwriter Darey, entrepreneur Steve Babaeko, recording artiste Weird MC, the iconic DJ Jimmy JATT, National Mirror MD Steve Ayorinde, new media expert Elo Umeh, writer Tolu Ogunlesi, AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima and Chocolate City president Audu Maikori will serve on different panels. More speakers and panelists will be announced.

The Nigerian Entertainment Conference will kick off activities for the third anniversary of NET, Nigeria’s leading entertainment newspaper which was founded on April 26, 2010.

FOR MORE INFO please follow #NECLIVE | Email: nec@thenetng.com

Ayeni Adekunle Samuel
Founder
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Nigeria's FirstLady Returns Home.

Nigeria's first lady, Patience Faka Jonathan, returned to Abuja late afternoon after a medical trip that took her to Germany.

Mrs. Jonathan was welcomed by wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Amina Sambo, leading a delegation of party faithful numbering 100 bused to the airport in coaster buses.

A source at the airport said the first lady look tired and lethargic apparently drained from recent hospitalization in Germany.

Meanwhile, the first lady is billed to attend a payer "Breakfast Meeting" scheduled for 8:00 AM. The breakfast prayer meeting will be anchored by Aso Rock Villa chaplain, John Kennedy Okpara.

The same chaplain presided over a multimillion naira thanksgiving service that had some 5,000 people in attendance. SaharaReporters gathered that the Presidential office donated N20 million to the event.

Police Impounds 100 Vehicles With Tinted Glasses In Benue.

There was confusion in Makurdi, Benue State capital yesterday, following massive arrest of vehicles with tainted glass by policemen from Ankpa Ward D Police Station in Makurdi.
The operation, which caught many car owners unawares, was personally supervised by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ankpa ward, Mrs. Aritha Ekpete.
In the operation that lasted more than four hours, more than 100 vehicles were impounded and kept at the police station while the owners were threatened with court action.
An official vehicle of a member of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) representing north central states (name withheld) was impounded, but she produced some documents permitting her to use tinted glass. The DPO, however turned down pleas to have the official car, which bore Presidency number plate released.
Those affected in the exercise included House of Assembly members, relations of National Assembly members from the state, local government chairmen and other political office holders.
The Public Relations Officer of the Benue State Police Command, Ezeala Daniel, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, told The Nation that the police acted on a directive from the headquarters in line with the Tainted Glass Act, which prohibits unauthorised persons from using tainted vehicle glasses.
On those with official permit, Ezeala said the police would investigate the authenticity of such permits before releasing such vehicles.


Source The Nation.

Kim Kardashian Posts Picture Of Her Bare Bump On Instagram.

Maybe she did it to prove to those doubting her preggy status ,So now you believe it.She is due sometime around June/ July.

Pastor Tells Patience Ozokwor Aka Mama G To Stop Behaving Like JEZEBEL.

Patience Ozokwor

Not many people know that Patience Osokwor popularly referred to as Mama G is just an actor and the character she plays in movies is quite different from her real person.This character which is robbing off on her image might have led the Senior Pastor of Dominion City and founder of the New Covenant Family Ministry, David Ogbueli, to have warned top actress, Mama G, to stop behaving like a Jezebel.
Pastor Ogbueli, we learnt, gave the stern warning to her during the church’s camp meeting held over the weekend at the Redemption Camp of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. (...)
Read the rest of Senior Pastor Told Patience Osokwor to Stop Behaving Like Jezebel (Spirit of Jezebel)! (98 words)

Bribery:23 Judges Under Probe By National Judicial Council.

Aloma

The National Judicial Council (NJC) is currently investigating allegations of sale of judgment against 23 judges across the country.
The affected judges may know their fate by the end of the month when the NJC is due to consider the reports of the ongoing probe of petitions against them.
Those found wanting will either be dismissed or sent on compulsory retirement.
The NJC is headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mariam Aloma-Mukhtar.
The CJN has already banned politicians from visiting her residence under any guise whatsoever.
A three-man committee is said to be examining each of the petitions against the 23 judges.
Those under investigation include three to four state chief judges, a few justices of the Court of Appeal, as well as federal and state high court judges.
Although the NJC has made reference to some of the ‘erring’ judges, the full list remained a secret at press time.
Allegations against them include judgment fixing, unethical romance with litigants, outright sale of judgments, graft and bribery and engaging in delivery of questionable judgments.
Some of them are also said to have entertained matters beyond their jurisdiction, contradicted their rulings or judgments on similar matters, dismissed cases without taking pleas, sold electoral petitions to the highest bidders and dismissed cases even when there were merits in the applications before them.
A few other judges were also accused of peddling influence among politicians to secure judicial positions.
It was gathered that one of the judges, who had handled a case involving a disgraced former Southsouth governor, ran into trouble for granting an extensive press interview to absolve himself of blame.
The interview was said to be contrary to the code of conduct for judges.
A reliable source said: “The CJN is set to clean up the judiciary, and she is unwavering in her commitment. She is so passionate about it that she has told judges and aides that even if her blood brother is guilty of violating his oath of office as a judge, he will be shown the way out.
“We have 23 judges on records undergoing investigation by the NJC. The ongoing probe is based on petitions. The CJN did not sleep. She made sure she read all the petitions and issued queries to the affected judges before raising investigation panels.
“For each petition, a three-man committee has been raised to look into the allegations against any judge.
“Some of the investigative committees are headed by chief judges of some states and others are being led by reputable retired judges. For instance, the panel which probed the allegations against Hon. Justice C. E. Archibong of the Federal High Court, Lagos was headed by the Chief Judge of Benue State.
“So, the committees are not necessarily composed of NJC members. But after the submission of reports, some of the judges will be invited for oral interactions if there is need for follow-up.”
The source added: “The NJC will meet before the end of April. By then, some of the ongoing investigations would have been concluded.”
Meanwhile, the CJN has shut her doors against politicians, traditional rulers and businessmen seeking audience with her.
Another reliable source said: “She does not entertain visitors in her house. Some politicians, high-ranking public officers, traditional rulers and businessmen have gone to her house, but she said her job does not allow such interaction.
“She is keeping strictly to her oath of office and code of conduct. This has created fears in some politicians and public officers. They have described her as ‘uncompromising.’ Her focus now is to rid the Judiciary of bad eggs.
“She is also determined to strengthen the NJC to play its role impartially and assert the independence of the judiciary.”
The NJC, under Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar at its emergency meeting on February 20, recommended the compulsory retirement of Justice C. E. Archibong of the Federal High Court Lagos and Justice T.D. Naron of High Court of Justice, Plateau State.
It also suspended two judges and raised a committee to investigate the allegations levelled against Hon. Justice Abubakar Talba of FCT High Court in the police pension case of EFCC vs Mr. John Yusuf & Ors.
Justice Archibong was recommended for compulsory retirement to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, pursuant to the findings by the council on the following complaints levelled against him, including the dismissal of the grievous charges against an accused without taking his plea.
Justice T. D. Naron of High Court of Justice, Plateau State was recommended for compulsory retirement to Governor David Jonah Jang sequel to the findings by the council that there were constant and regular voice calls and exchange of mms and sms (text) messages between Hon. Justice Naron and one of the lead counsel for one of the parties to the suit in the Osun State Gubernatorial Election Tribunal contrary to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria vide Section 292 (1((b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
The National Judicial Council is one of the federal executive bodies created by virtue of Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to insulate the judiciary from the whims and caprices of the executive.
According to sections 20, 21 and 22 of the Third Schedule of the 1999 Constitution, the National Judicial Council shall comprise the following members-
a) the Chief Justice of Nigeria who shall be the
Chairman;
b) the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court who shall be the Deputy Chairman;
c) the President of the Court of Appeal;
d) five retired justices selected by the Chief Justice of Nigeria from the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal;
e) the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court;
f) five Chief Judges of States to be appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria from among the Chief Judges of the States and of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in rotation to serve for two years;
g) one Grand Kadi to be appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria from among Grand Kadis of the Sharia Courts of Appeal to serve in rotation for two years;
h) one President of the Customary Court of Appeal to be appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria from among the Presidents of the Customary courts of Appeal to serve in rotation for two years;
i) five members of the Nigerian Bar Association who have been qualified to practise for a period of not less than fifteen years, at least on of whom shall be Senior Advocate of Nigeria, appointed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association to serve for two years and subject to reappointment:
Provided that the five members shall sit in the council only for the purposes of considering the names of persons for appointment to the superior courts of records; and
j) two persons not being legal practitioners who in the opinion of the Chief Justice of Nigeria are of unquestionable integrity.
The National Judicial Council shall have power to-
a) recommend to the President from among the list of persons submitted to it by-
i. the Federal Judicial Service Commission, persons for appointment to the offices of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Justices of the Supreme Court, the President and Justices of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Judge and Judges of the Federal High Court, and
ii. the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, persons for appointment to the offices of the Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the Grand Kadi and Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the President and Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja;
b) recommend to the President the removal from office of the judicial officers specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, and to exercise disciplinary control over such officers;
c) recommend to the Governors from among the list of persons submitted to it by the State Judicial Service Commissions persons for appointments to the offices of the Chief Judges of the States and Judges of the High Courts of the States, the Grand Kadis and Kadis of the Sharia Courts of Appeal of the States;
d) recommend to the Governors the removal from office of the judicial officers specified in sub-paragraph (c) of this paragraph, and to exercise disciplinary control over such officers;
e) collect, control and disburse all monies, capital and recurrent, for the judiciary;
f) advise the President and Governors in any matter pertaining to the judiciary as may be referred to the council by the President or the Governors;
g) appoint, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over members and staff of the council;
h) control and disburse all monies, capital and recurrent, for the services of the council; and
i) deal with all other matters relating to broad issues of policy and administration.
22. The Secretary of the Council shall be appointed by the National Judicial Council on the recommendation of the Federal Judicial Service Commission and shall be a legal practitioner.
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Football- Liga Muculmana Of Mozambique Humiliated Lobi Stars Of Nigeria 7-1 This Weekend To Reach The Last-16 Round Of The CAF Confederation Cup.

Maputo-based Muculmana qualified 8-4 on aggregate after losing the first leg 3-1 three weeks ago and are likely to face Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in the second round.
Former African champions Wydad take a 3-0 lead into the second leg against AS Douanes of Togo in Lome Sunday and the vastly experienced African campaigners are unlikely to crumble like Lobi.

FAR Rabat of Morocco forced a 1-1 draw at Al-Nasr of Libya and Etoile Sahel of Tunisia snatched a 3-2 victory at Onze Createurs of Mali to also secure places in the next round of the second-tier CAF club competition.

Lobi must have believed they were heading for the next round when Chimaobi Nwaogu scored midway through the opening half to cancel the away goal scored by the Mozambicans.

But a brace from Sonito and one from Josimar, who converted a stoppage-time penalty, gave Liga a 3-1 half-time advantage and the clubs were level on goal aggregate.

The second-half red carding of Stars goalkeeper John Lawrence swung the game decisively in favour of Muculmana with Sonito scoring another two goals and Josimar and Pelembe one each.

It was a record winning margin for a Mozambican club in the 10-year competition, eclipsing the 3-0 victory of Ferroviario Maputo over Kenyan visitors Gor Mahia last year.

Benghazi-based Al-Nasr wanted to celebrate the return of CAF club football to Libya by overcoming a 1-0 first leg loss to FAR, and hopes rose when Cameroonian Edet Otobong put them ahead on 71 minutes at the Martyrs of February Stadium.

But Youssef Kaddioui silenced the 10,000 crowd by equalising for FAR and the 2005 Confederation Cup winners advanced 2-1 on aggregate to a showdown with Azam of Tanzania or Barrack Young Controllers II of Liberia.

It was the first CAF club fixture staged in Libya since the popular uprising against Moamer Kadhafi forced clubs to play matches outside the country two years ago and they did not compete in Africa last year.

All but one of the five goals came from penalties as 2006 winners Etoile completed a double over Createurs having won 2-1 at home. Mossab Sassi (two) and Moussa Maazou scored for Etoile and Hamidou Sinayoko netted twice for Onze.

Ex-Militants From Niger-delta Protests Amnesty For Northern Militants.

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EX-MILITANTS, yesterday, besieged the National Assembly demanding that the Federal Government include them in the amnesty programme or they would resume hostilities in the Niger Delta.The ex-militants in their hundreds, had arrived the fourth entry point of NASS as early as 6.30am chanting war songs, displaying placards depicting


This action was, however, in the full glare of Police backed by men of NSCDC and plain clothed officers of Department of State Security, DSS. The aggrieved ex-militants, under the aegis of Niger Delta Freedom Fighters, also barricaded the main gate to NASS.

Apparently unaware that the Federal Lawmakers are currently on Easter recess, the placard carrying ex-militants, led by 'General' Para Ekiyes, threatened to return to the creeks to resume hostilities, if the Federal Government failed to accede to their demand. Ekiyes, also known as 'General Gun Boat', said the group wanted the Federal Government to facilitate the immediate actualization of the third phase of the amnesty programme currently on going in the Niger Delta and which also accommodated them.

Lamenting their ordeal and what he called cavalier activities of members of the Task Force since the commencement of the phased programme under the supervision of Kingsley Kuku, Ekiyes said the group disarmed in 2011, and had since been waiting to no avail.

He said: "The Task Force on third phase amnesty has commenced work in Delta State since February 3, 2013 but none of us has been invited." The officials have refused to invite the group to participate and partake in the presidential amnesty programme. Ekiyes noted that the third phase of the programme had made provisions to accommodate only 3,642 of the about 5,600-strong ex militants belonging to the Niger Delta Freedom Fighters, yet none of them had been invited.

He said: "If the Federal Government fails to accede to our demand I and my men will go back to the creeks. The Nigerian government knows what the Niger Delta youths can do. The government knows what was happening before we disarmed, and since we disarmed they know what has been going on in the Niger Delta region.

"Even the number of crude oil per day is very stable, the menace of sea piracy has ceased and there is stability in the area. But if the government feels that we should continue, then we will go back."

It would be recalled that the Itsekiri youths were recently included in the Amnesty Programme after Itsekiri leaders presented a very conclusive evidence that the youths surrendered their arms before the Public Petitions Committee of the House of Representatives last year.

The youths, led then by a patron of the council, Dr. Lucky Akuaruese, were armed with a copy of their earlier petition, as well as a video showing clearly the affected youths surrendering their arms which included rocket launchers, AK 47s, Sub-Machine Guns, SMGs and several other automatic weapons, to buttress their claims.

Nationwide Strike Begins Next Week April 10 ,All Workers Asked To Stay Off Work Next Week- NLC

THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday ordered Nigerian workers, particularly in Abuja and Lagos to stay off work on Wednesday next week in protest against the scam in the pension industry and the refusal of the government to resolve and find a lasting solution to the plights of Nigerian pensioners.  

The congress gave the directive at a press conference held at the Labour House, Abuja, as it commenced mobilisation for the rally slated for that day in Abuja and all other state capitals across the federation.

Reading the text of the press conference, the Acting President of NLC, Comrade Promise Adewusi, said all members of organised labour, the NLC, TUC and their affiliates should stay off work on April 10, and join the rally to the Presidency in Abuja and state governors’ offices across the federation.

This, according to him is in solidarity with the pensioners, whose situation has become worst because of the government insensitivity to their plights over the years.

Comrade Adewusi addressed the press conference in company with the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) President, Comrade Ali Abatcha; the General Secretary of NLC, Comrade Chris Uyot (Acting); the NUP General Secretary, Comrade Actor Zal; NLC Head of Admin and Industrial Relation, Comrade Ema Ugboaja and the NLC head of Information, Comrade Benson Uppah.

The acting NLC President restated the resolve of the congress and its civil society allies to protest next Wednesday and physically take to the corridors of power in Abuja and across the states of the Federation the grievances of those who have served the country meritoriously in the past but are now suffering in their old age.

Comrade Adewusi said: “We have invited you here today not for lamentations but to restate our resolve to embark on a peaceful protest on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, except if before then, government considers it worthwhile to address the gross criminalities and inequalities in the pension fund administration in the country, particularly as they affect our members.

“The issues in a nutshell are the non-payment of outstanding arrears to scores of pensioners, non-enrolment of thousands of pensioners on the federal pension payroll, non-payment of death benefits to the deserving next of kin.”

Others, according to him, are non-implementation of payments to pensioners to reflect the 53.4 per cent salary review and payment of pension in line with relevant increases in the minimum wage to N18, 000; withholding of NUP statutory check-off dues for over a year, and the slow pace at which pension payment is being processed by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

He called for immediate restoration of the withheld check-off dues to NUP and full implementation of the report of the Senate Joint Report on the pension scam, as well as accelerated payment of all arrears of pensions to the deserving pensioners.

Check Out The Trailer Of Rihanna's 777 Tour Documentary Preview.

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The official trailer for Rihanna's 777 Tour documentary is out.  We've got it inside as a sneak peek of what to expect from the jet setting chick inside...

In case you missed Rihanna's 777 tour and for some reason want to see the show & behind the scenes footage of what you missed, you're in luck.

Fox just released the trailer for the upcoming trailer for Rih Rih's documentary that follows her 7 days, 7 countries mini tour that popped off late last year.

With her track "Right Now" blasting, the River Island designer is shown walking to her 777 Jet.  And the tagline "One woman takes on the world" pops up on the screen. 

It's a build up to he glammed up confetti and champagne filled doc that's giving an inside look into how the big trip went down.  But there's no hint of the foolywangery that went down with the journalists and fans who were along for the ride.  People were giving play by plays last November how there was no sleep, no food, no time with Rih and no escape from the madness of the trip.  Some even called it a trip from hell. 

But Rih maintained during an interview with UK's Radio 1 that the trip had its hiccups but she would def do it again:"It was different having to do your job but also have 200 guests come along with you," she said. "They all want you to host a party every time you get on the plane after a show but you really only have that time to sleep until you get to the next country ... Sometimes it was a two-hour ride to the next country and that was all the sleep you would get."

Check out the sneak peek below:

culled from YBF.com

(Photos)Beyonce And Jay-z Celebrate Their 5th Wedding Anniversary In Cuba.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z spent their fifth wedding anniversary in Cuba  where Beyonce sported braids and Jay-Z puffed on a few Cuban cigars.

Yesterday, Jay-Z and Beyonce were in Cuba for their fifth wedding anniversary where the couple was seen strolling through the country's capital city, Havana. Though Americans are barred from going to Cuba as tourists, thousands often enter the country on academic, religious, journalistic or cultural exchange visas. We're sure Jay and Bey both went there to soak up some cultural inspiration for their upcoming world tours.

Happy anniversary Bey and Jay

''My Oga At The Top'' Movie Produced.

I saw the promo of this movie and i couldnt hold my self back i laughed out really loud,lets wait and see how Funke Akindele,Nkem Owoh,Cossy Ojiakor play the shem-gate movie. 

AY's Video Mocking Kim K’s Visit To Nigeria.

AY made a video mocking Kim K’s visit to Nigeria.
Nigerian ace comedian, AY, has released a short youtube video, where he punned the recent visit of American reality TV star, Kim Kardashian’s visit to Nigeria, theTuface scare before her coming, the subsequent parody hate tweet, and the recent “My Oga at the Top” scandal.

The video, made in a reality TV style, described Kim K’s visit to NIgeria for the valentine show where she left a love-hate relationship with her Nigerian fans after reports went round she was paid half a million dollars to show up at the event and hardly stayed or made any significant contribution to the show.

The video features an Igbo speaking Kim K look-alike – Kim Karda-China – as Kim, and AY doubling as disgruntled Kanye West show host, Darey Art alade

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Janet Jackson Retires From Entertainment And Moves To The Middle East With Her Hubby.Will She Convert To Islam?

What in the total hell? Janet Jackson reportedly walked away from the entertainment industry...though none of her die-hard fans knew about it. Find out why Janet's said to have turned her back on the spotlight inside.....



As fans all around the world collectively clutch their pearls, reports are surfacing that you may NEVER see Janet Jackson's abs, boobs or Poetic Justice braids again. Apparently, after secretly marrying her hot billionaire husband, Wissam Al Mana, Ms. Jackson...if you're Nasty...made the made the decision to walk away from Hollywood. And now supposedly this chick went and converted to Islamic culture.

A source told Showbiz 411, “She’s gone. She married a billionaire. They’ve got houses in three countries. She’s spending time in the Middle East. She’s become a Muslim.”

If you think about it, it makes perfect sense that the True You author Janet, who's had her life in the hands of critics and gossip columnists since she was a kid, would opt for a quiet opulent life. And we can't even be mad about it...a sexy billionaire and your life becoming one big vacation away from the foolishness that sometimes overtakes this industry? Slightly jealous now that we think about it....

While Justin Timberlake is seeing the best sales of his career, it could be argued that America never really embraced Janet after the nipplegate debacle at Superbowl 2004. Her music career became a snooze fest, she had to downgrade her concert tours from arenas to concert halls and no one in Hollywood came calling (except Tyler Perry).

But it doesn't look like Janet is planning to go completely into hiding...at least not yet. From the looks of it, she'll remain dedicated to her causes, such as fundraising for AIDS research with amFAR. She recently tweeted about an auction for fans to spend time with her at the Cannes Film Festival in May to raise money for the foundation.
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All Nigerian Recipes And eCook Book.

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Mini Mini Wana Crooner-Maleke Appointed Edo Governor's SSA On Entertainment Matters.

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The Edo State Governor,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has appointed an up and coming comedian, Maleke as his Senior Special Adviser SSA on Entertainment Matters. Maleke is also a singer well known for his hit single Low Waist. He is fondly called the Miniwana Master by many. Maleke has now joined the likes of entertainers in Nigeria who are serving the serving the government.

Karen Igho Joins Tinsel Series.

See her tweet below: