Idris Elba To Star In An Adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala’s Bestselling Novel - Beasts of No Nation

Idris Elba is to play the lead role with Cary Fukunaga as director of Beasts of No Nation in an adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala’s bestselling novel of the same title.

The story follows the journey of a young boy, Agu, who, when civil war engulfs his West African country is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters. Not only must Agu face the death of his father and disappearance of his mother and sister, but must also join a life of violence and brutality. Agu befriends a mute boy named Strika and together they face the crimes and hardships of war. Elba will play the lead role of Commander and he will serve in a producing capacity as well.

Elba joins Red Crown Productions’ Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Riva Marker, Parliament Of Owls’ Cary Fukunaga and Primary Productions principal Amy Kaufman as producers on the film. Daniel Crown and Bill Benenson will serve as executive producers. Red Crown is funding the film.

Beasts Of No Nation was packaged by WME Global, which arranged the financing and will make the domestic deal. IM Global’s specialty label Acclaim will make international sales at the Toronto Film Festival. Fukunaga has helmed Jane Eyre and Sin Nombre and is currently helming the HBO series True Detective. Elba is really hitting stride. He reprises his title role in a new season of Neil Cross’s celebrated detective series Luther, which premieres on BBC America in September, and he plays Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, which The Weinstein Company releases in November. He’s coming off the Guillermo del Toro-directed Pacific Rim, which is approaching the $400 million mark in worldwide gross.

“We fell in love with Iweala’s powerful narrative and Idris and Cary are a tremendous pairing,” said Red Crown Productions partner Lundberg. Said Fukunaga: “This project has been seven years in the making, so to say I’m excited to start shooting this — and with Idris Elba as lead — would be me trying to play it cool. Red Crown has real moxie standing behind this story.”

Pictures Don't Lie.Ethiopian Airlines commences International Flights From Enugu.

History has being made as Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu commenced its International flight route.Ethiopian Airlines made its debut flight today.

Congrats to Enugu State and the Governor.

Stowaway Arrested At Lagos Airport.

The pilot of Arik Air flight W3 544, departing Benin Airport for Lagos at 9.00am today 24th August, 2013 reported to the control tower the presence of a strange boy in the bush about 200 – 300 meters  at the end of runway 23.
The control tower told the Captain that they were sending security men to the place to arrest the boy. 
As the captain was making his final turn, preparatory for take-off, a cabin crew called his attention to the information by some of the passengers that they saw a boy running towards the airplane.  The First Officer confirmed that they had observed it earlier and alerted the control tower which responded that they have sent the patrol team to arrest the boy.  The Captain again reported to the control tower and was informed that the situation was under control and that he had been cleared for take-off.
On arrival at the domestic wing of MMA, Lagos, a teenage boy, who apparently had sneaked into the aircraft main wheel well jumped out and was arrested by Arik personnel and handed over to FAAN security.
The management of Arik Air has expressed shock over the incident wondering how the teenager beat the Aviation Security personnel at the Benin Airport to get to the runway.
Arik Air’s Managing Director Mr. Chris Ndulue commented:
“We are worried by the incessant security lapses at our airports.  We are appealing to the management of FAAN to immediately address the problem.”
 

Press Release from Arik Airline.

Khloe Kardashian Throws Lamar's Luggage Out Of Their home.

  

The marriage of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom is in crisis, and the core reason is hardcore drug abuse.
Sources say Lamar has had a problem for 2 years. It got so bad, last August Khloe pressured Lamar to go to rehab. Lamar went to a facility in San Diego, but he was so resistant Khloe hired private investigators to secretly stand guard at the rehab place to make sure he didn't leave. The P.I.s stood guard 24/7. 
Our sources say Lamar constantly threatened to leave and Khloe made several visits to prevail upon him to stay.
We heard that Lamar actually stayed clean once he left rehab and was able to play well for the Clippers this past season. But when the season was over, sources say Lamar slipped deep back into hardcore recreational drugs. 
As for reports that Lamar was cheating recently, we're told Khloe is convinced it happened, and she feels she's been hit with a double whammy ... but drugs are the main problem.

As for divorce ... neither Khloe nor Lamar has contacted a lawyer. As one source put it, "Khloe is more concerned about saving Lamar than ending her marriage."
We're told the situation has become dire. Sources tell us ... within the last 2 days, the entire family staged an intervention, trying to convince Lamar to go back to rehab, but he wouldn't have any of it. 

In fact, on Wednesday morning, right after the failed intervention, Khloe threw Lamar out of the house and as you see from the pic (above), one of Lamar's friends is loading Lamar's stuff in his car as Lamar watches.

Pictures From Julius Agwu’s “Crack Ya Ribs” Show in London.

Comedian Julius Agwu's annual Crack Ya Rib comedy show in the UK at the Indigo2 on August.23rd, was a huge success with guests such as Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Dr Alistair Soyode, Juliet Ibrahim,Comedian Teju Babyface and Alariwo of Africa, Yaw, Dj Abass, Ayo Shonaiya in attendance as well as the amazing selection of different rising UK artistes and established Nigerian ones. Honey B one of the kids of Nigerian music veteran, Kwam 1 gave an energetic performance,Moe logo got the audience on their feet for the performance of his song 'Pangolo'. Dizzy crazy gave an energetic performance that brought some fun and theatrics to the stage and had everyone dancing like a masquerades. Daniel d humorous set the tone for the show with his hilarious set that had the crowd roaring with laughter from his first joke.

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Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Dr Alistair Soyode




Tobi Banjoko-Oyelakin, Teju "Babyface" Oyelakin , Ayo Shonaiya& Ropo

The jokes rolled on consistently from then. Funny bone tickled everyone's funny bone with his comparisons of girls in the UK. Senator gave the crowd jokes befitting of his stage name.Bovi joked about the audience number and how hard it is to organise a show. He had the audience in stitches as he spoke on health care, immigration and having his children in powerful Akpororo took the stage looking swagged out showing London how Warri rocks the house. He had the crowd rolling as he made fun of audience members and his jokes about homosexuality, women, their 'packaging' and bad breath.




Yaw and Akpororo




KCee, Harrysong









Eddie Kadi rounded up the show. Being the only UK comedian on the bill he definitely showed the crowd that he was the best man for the job.The grande finale was an explosive performance by KC as he got the crowd on their feet moving and shaking to his mega hit 'Limpopo'.

























Photo Credit: Michael Tubes Creations (Photography)

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Terrorism: Gunmen Slaughter 44 In Borno village.

No fewer than 44 people were slaughtered on Tuesday night by some unknown gunmen at Dumba Village on the outskirt of Baga Town, Kukawa local government area of Borno State, Saturday Mirror has gathered. Sources told our our reporter yesterday that about 50 gunmen stormed the village which is few kilometers away from Baga and slaughtered 44 people.

Many people were also said to have been injured in the attack. It was gathered that the gunmen also set fire on some houses in the village. Baga is about 157 kilometers away from Maiduguri, the state capital and an area which had witnessed series of attacks through bombings and gunshots by terrorists. Our correspondent gathered that rescue workers have mobilised to the area from Maiduguri with the aim of providing medical services to the surviving victims.

The assailants were said to have removed the two eyes of some of the victims while some have their bodies decapitated. A rescue worker told journalists in Maiduguri that the village came under attack on Tuesday when some unknown gunmen stormed the settlement and killed many people when they were fast asleep.

‘’As I’m speaking to you now, Red Cross officials and the San Medicine Frontier are attending to the injured victims,’’ a rescue workers with a federal government agency who does not want to be named said. According to him, the village has been deserted and the people are now taking refuge at the Baga Central Primary School.

A source with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who confirmed the incident to our reporter, said the agency have mobilised to the area to access the situation with a view to rendering humanitarian assistance to the injured victims and those who were psychologically traumatised in the attack. According to him, the agency will on Saturday(today) set up camp for the displaced at the Baga Central Primary School for the displaced victims. The spokesman of the Joint Task Force(JTF) could not be reached for comment on the attack on the village.

In an email response to our correspondent’s enquirty yesterday in Maiduguri, the media coordinator of the multinational joint task force in Baga, Lieutenant Haruna Sani, said: “I am right now in Adamawa for an assignment and due to the network problem, I have difficulty in reaching my HQ. I suggest you find out from DHQ (Defence), may be they are in the picture of the incidence.”

Since the dislodgement of insurgents from Maiduguri attacks in local government areas and villages have been on the increase. Early, this month 44 people were killed in Konduga council area when they were coming from the early morning prayer from mosques.

Another Female Member Of COZA Steps Forward With Adultery Allegations Against Pastor Biodun,Threatens To Release Pictures And Recorded Phone Conversation.

Unlike ‘Femina’,Ese Walters, who indulged in a week-long affair with the married pastor, this lady, who identified herself simply as Franca E., not only decoded Pastor Biodun’s sinister agenda on time by following the biblical injunction which says ‘flee from all appearances of evil’, she also took photographs of the encounter and has dared the randy preacher to deny it.

Read her unedited story below:

“This Ese Walters story is true. I was introduced to the church in Abuja by my childhood friend, who moved to Abuja from Calabar two years before I did. When I joined, she was also a PCU (for Pastoral Care Unit) worker. I really felt welcome in the church up until my friend started having problems with other women. She told me it was because Pastor Biodun trusted her with so many official things even above workers that were there before her. I believed her until the day she had a misunderstanding with another worker who called her ‘Ashewo Mary Magdalene’ in the church.

“After that, her enthusiasm for church started waning while mine was getting stronger till the day she told me she was leaving the church and shortly after she left. By that time, Pastor Biodun had developed an interest in counseling me and then started telling me to take my friendsplace as a PCU worker. I was reluctant because I didnt feel like coming to church early and leaving late but Pastor Biodun assured me that his personal driver will pick me and drop me off and so I agreed.

“I started work as arranged but after a while, I noticed that the pastor did not respect personal space when talking to me when we were alone.

“He would stand soooooo close and rub my upper arms or my back which made me very uncomfortable. The final straw was when he said I should go with him to Lagos to take notes and transfer same online immediately for some Pentacostal thing he was attending and he knew I was very computer literate.

“I was excited till we reached Lagos and I realized that only one room was booked at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi. Of course I complaint and the Pastor called the front desk (or pretended to) to demand for another room. He said they would call back when the room was ready.

Continue reading here,http://www.informationng.com/2013/08/pandoras-box-another-alleged-victim-of-coza-pastor-steps-forward.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Franca E.

Taraba State Governor Danbaba Suntai Is Airborne To Nigeria On A United States Of America Chattered Flight.

As we file this report ,Governor Danbaba Suntai is airborne  on his way back to Nigeria,According to Leadership Newspaper,Mr. Danbaba Fulani Suntai, the Executive Governor of Taraba state who was in October last year involved in an air crash where he was the pilot alongside some of his aides, today (Saturday) left New York for Nigeria after spending about ten months, receiving medical attention in the US.

LEADERSHIP had exclusively reported on Tuesday that Governor Suntai who was last week certified fit by his medical team in New York to undergo a long flight back to Nigeria would be arriving the country at the end of this week.

Governor Danbaba Suntai who departed JF Kennedy airport in New York City Saturday afternoon aboard a United States Chattered flight will be arriving the Namidi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja 

Is Ok For A Daughter To Kiss Her Father Like This?

Is it alright for a daughter to kiss her father mouth2mouth? 

This is former Big Brother Stargame housemate Zainab ,last time she was out and about with her girlfriend Barbs of Bigbrother Stargame the two models where everywhere,kissing ,caressing and playing Golf in Bikini ,today Zainab uploaded this picture,it may be a harmless thing but it sends wrong signals,like someone commented on her Facebook page that its incest.

Human Rights Lawyer Mike Ozakhome Kidnapped On Benin-Auchi Road.

Kidnappers in Edo State struck in the afternoon yesterday in the southern parts of Edo state, seizing  renowned human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome.

Edo state officials told Saharareporters that Mr. Ozekhome was kidnapped by armed gangs prowling the Benin -Auchi road around 3:00 PM at Ehor near Ekpoma.
 

The kidnappers have not made any contacts with Mr. Ozekhome's family.

 However, Public Interest Lawyers League, an NGO based in Abuja Nigeria has condemned the kidnap of Mr. Ozekhome stating that his seizure by unknown gunmen was due to the growing insecurity in Edo and Nigeria in general.
 
  Astatement signed by PILL's president, Abdul Mamhud, urged the kidnappers to free Mr. Ozekhome immediately.

The statement described Mr. Ozekhome as a "suave, outspoken Lagos lawyer whose contributions to constitutional and public laws are well two known."

Mr. Ozekhome who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria hails from Edo State.

OMG Video Of Tuface Yabbing Tiv People Of Benue State.

A friend of mine sent this video on a listserve i belong to,i was shocked,at first i thought it was a scam but i open the video and watched it to the end ,and there was Tuface Idibia yabbing his Tiv brothers,what a shame funny thing in this video is how on earth  can someone who himself is deficient in spoken English will take to  stroking a people on same deficiency he also suffers from.

Tuface go to school and leave Tiv people alone,i hope this gets to you.

2013 Atiku Abubakar Special Scholarship Offer For Undergraduates/Postgraduate Nigerian Students.

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is offering one undergraduate/postgraduate scholarship to Nigerian students.The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and overseas, and will reasonably cover tuition and board.

Entrants must be Nigerian citizens who are currently undergoing, or have been admitted into, a course of study at undergraduate or postgraduate level at a government-approved institution of learning within or outside Nigeria.To qualify for consideration for the scholarship applicants should submit an essay on the topic:

More Learning to More People: How can Nigeria be more innovative in bridging its literacy and skills gap?

Entries must be in English, and be between 2,000 and 5,000 words.All essays should be submitted on or before August 31, 2013.

It will be the responsibility of applicants to reasonably prove that they possess valid letters or offers of admission, or other evidence of studentship. Successful candidates who are unable to prove this will have their scholarship offers revoked.

Entrants must avoid plagiarism and should be prepared to present themselves for an oral defence of their work (should the need arise). Plagiarism will result in instant disqualification of the affected entry.

Essays will be judged for grammar, clarity, coherence and a focus on solutions. (While it is important to highlight the problems and challenges of education in Nigeria, the essay should primarily focus on innovative problem-solving)

Only one scholarship will be awarded. There will however be consolation prizes for up to two other entrants.

The Judges’ decision is final and will not be subject to appeal or litigation.
ESSAY FORMAT GUIDELINES

Essays, containing between 2,000 and 5,000 words, should be emailed as Microsoft Word documents toscholarship@atiku.org

The first page of the essay document should include the following:

Entrants Name & Date of Birth

Entrants Contact Details (Valid email address and phone number)

Entrants Institution (with full institution address included), Course of Study, Year of Entry, and Student Number (Also specifying whether Undergraduate or Postgraduate)

Essays should be in a legible font (font size 12); 1.5-spaced or double-spaced

All pages should be properly numbered.

Kanye West Reveals First Picture Of North West On ‘Kris’ Show Finale.SO CUTE

Courtesy of 'Kris'

The very first picture of baby North West is finally here and she is just as adorable as we thought she would be! Kanye finally revealed North’s highly anticipated picture on the Aug. 23 episode of the ‘Kris’ show! Those eyes!!

Little North West is just so precious! After months of waiting for our first glimpse of baby Nori, we’re so glad her first picture is finally here — and it was completely worth the wait! You have to check out the adorable pic of Kim Kardashian, 32, and Kanye West‘s little one! Kanye showed off her pic during an emotional interview on the season finale of Kris Jenner‘s daytime talk show Kris.

courtesy of Hollywoodlife.com

Bizzare -1300 People Including Children Murdered In Syrian gas Genocide.[please the photos inside are very disturbing.]

Syrian President, Assad and his military forces have been accused of genocide after they launched a nerve gas attack using rockets containing poisonous chemical agents on citizens. The rockets hit the Damascus suburbs of Ain Tarma, Zamalka and Jobar before dawn.
Very disturbing videos and pictures emerged showing scores of children and adults coughing,vomiting and some suffocating in field hospitals in the country.
The American Government, The european union and other world forces have condemned the use of chemical weapons by Syrian government forces as ‘totally unacceptable’, demanding an immediate investigation.So far the death toll is around 1,300 and it's still counting.

May all their Souls Rest In Peace Amen.So sad,don't you think so.

Spiritual Sexcapes.-My Affair With Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo OF C.O.Z.A. By Ese Walter.

The  lady you see here goes by the name Ese walter and she is accusing pastor with the Common Wealth Of Zion Assembly, Abiodun fatoyinbo of using spiritual guises to manipulate her sexually.

Read her Blog Post.
This article contains stories that most ‘church people’ don’t want to address. So, if you are one of those living in denial and covering up crap going on in the church, this is where you should stop reading. Thanks for stopping by.
Now, for the rest of us, please sit down and switch on your open mind. I want to talk about something I have kept bottled up inside for longer than necessary. I have also decided to use real names, as my defense for any accusation of slander is justification. I tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but. However, feel free to throw your doubt around but know that I am past the shaming game (where victims of abuse are shot down by blame) I am no longer a victim but a survivor who is sharing her experience to help others caught in same web of abuse, guilt and shame. We only get to live once right? So here, it goes…
I recently came to know this event too was abuse (recently here means about 6 months ago). It has literally been eating me up having to drive by another billboard advertising preachers, or hearing his name, or even trying to ask about the validity of the entire salvation story and whether or not there is a God that truly watches over his people. That being said, I’m just going to say it as it is. This is a recap of my affair with Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA (Common Wealth Of Zion Assembly) Abuja chapter. This affair I have come to know as a form of abuse as you would see the different elements of abuse very present.
I met Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo many years ago. I was getting bored of the church I was attending and someone suggested COZA. At the time, I had never heard about it. My friend said, go there, I’m sure you would enjoy the word. But he also gave me a strong warning. He said he would advice that I remain a member only and not join the workforce. I agreed. The first time I attended COZA, I felt it was my church and decided I was going to plant my ass there. About eleven months had gone by and I was still attending the services quietly and faithfully. I really did like the church. One day a worker in the church approached me that the senior pastor wanted to see me.
Me? I thought. Why would the senior pastor want to see me? Not the second man but the head nigga in charge? Ok na! I started to think my sin was oozing so bad the pastor could tell I needed Jesus. (Poor old me.) I saw him at the end of the second service (they had two services at the time) and he said to me that he would like me to work with him. I knew I had no intentions of becoming a pastor so I had to ask in what capacity. He said he’d like for me to join a department, preferably the Pastoral Care Unit (PCU).
A few weeks later, against my friend’s advice not to join the workforce, I was a PCU member. All of a sudden, I had some status in church. I was ‘somebody.’ Dress had to be on point, hair, shoes and what not… As workers, we were literally trying to outshine each other or so it seemed. Anyways, I felt like I was a privileged member of an elite circle. Hehehe. (It did feel good though, for the most part.)
About a year after joining the workforce, I was on my way to London for a Masters degree program that would last two years. As was the rule for workers travelling, I wrote to say I would be away for 2 years and Pastor Biodun Fotoyinbo asked that I keep in touch by sending him my number and email when I had settled in London so he “makes sure I continue in the faith” because according to him, people loose their faith when they leave home and he wanted to make sure I didn’t. So, on that note, as soon as I got a phone line in London, I was sure to call ‘my pastor’ to say I arrived safe, had settled in and also gave my phone number.

We had spoken a few times especially when COZA started to stream online. I always watched and would give feedback on quality of production and share a little bit on the challenges I faced settling in a new land. One evening, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo called me that he was coming to London and needed me to help him make some hotel bookings as the person who was meant to do it couldn’t get it done (this was rather strange as I had never been involved in his travel itinerary) Later that day, he said it had been sorted and my help would not be required but that he would like me to arrange a cab to pick him up from Heathrow. I was happy to help my pastor from Nigeria and even saw it as a privilege. (I would later come to learn that all of this was a calculated attempt to hatch a plan that I suspect was set in motion when I was asked to join the workforce.)
The cab guy was there to get him the next day and when he arrived, he called to ask why I didn’t accompany the cab to pick him up (again, this was strange but I stopped my mind from overanalyzing the situation as I knew I had no business with his visit to London) About two hours later, he called me and said he would like to see me. When I arrived his hotel, I called from the reception but he asked that I come upstairs. I got to the room and tried to stop my mind from thinking why I was going to his room. As he opened the door and invited me in, I had to speak to my heart to stop its palpitations. My better judgment asked me not to go into the room but the kind of reverence I had for Pasotr Biodun Fatoyinbo bordered on fear and I steeped into that room.

“Care for a drink?” Asked Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo.
“No sir,” I said.

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Photo Of The Day-Are You Feeling This?

are you feeling this with me,anyway i can't sing whether na one naira ohh

Jason Porsche Clothing Co. Presents The Elusive Invasion The 2013 Collection

19 year old fashion designer Jason Samuel, the Creative Director of Jason Porshe Clothing Co. will unveil his new collection The Elusive Invasion in Lagos. The event will have great performances and appearances by like Tunde Ednut, Dipp, Eddie Izycs, London based rap artist Kida Kudz, Karate Kid, Kido, video vixen Lee Fawkes, Gedoni, Miss Polo 2013 and D’eirego. The new collection comprises of suits and gowns made out a combination of fabrics and prints. Admission is strictly by invitation.Date: Sunday 25th August 2013Time: 4 PMVenue: The Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, LagosContact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07060770585 | e-mail jason_porshe@yahoo.com| follow @Jason_PorshePH

Lagos Fashion Meniac-One Day,One Show,One Runway,25 Designers.

Lagos Fashion Meniac is a runway show with an edge in fashion and style, a platform set to develop, empower and encourage talented young designers and models. The show will be hosted by Adetoke Oluwo of Super Screen TV’s Style.com and will see appearances by actor/model Melvin Orjin, Next Movie Star contestant Z.J.W. and Larry Foreman of UNILAG FM. Performing at the event include Korede Bello, Monica Ogah of Project Fame, Eminiic, Kingsboi, Mr 2Kay, Ns Ben, Steve O of Nigerian Idol. There will also be guest appearances by Zack Orji, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Yomi Casual and DJ Tee.

Date: Sunday 25th August 2013

Time: Red Carpet 3 PM | Main Event 5 PM

Venue: Our Place Event Centre, Okikiolu Street Off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos

Ticket Prices: Silver N 2,000 | Gold N 5,o00 | Diamond N 10,000

Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08037984961