APC party registered at last

At last, the Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the application of the All Progressives Congress for registration as a political party.
The APC, made up of the Action Congress of Nigeria, the All Nigeria Peoples Party and the Congress for Progressive Change has had a running battle with INEC over its move to merge and become a new political party.
In a statement on Wednesday by its Secretary, Abdullahi Kaugama, INEC said it has withdrawn the certificates of the ACN, ANPP and CPC following the successful merger.
The Commission said the parties have met all requirements for merger.
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AMVCA, call for entries

After an outstanding successful first edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Multi Choice and Africa Magic have announced  the call to entry for the second edition of the award. The AMVCAs were created to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution made by Pan African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry.

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Police questions Ibinabo

Impeached National PRO of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is determined not to sit down and take his impeachment with a pinch of salt. During the week, he involved the police in a aim of seeking to “protect himself from attacks by the AGN”. Dallas alleged that the first female president of the guild, Ibinabo Fiberesima sent some boys to attack him.

Acting on Frank's report at the Area C police station, Surulere, Lagos, Ibinabo was invited by the police for questioning.  The fair in complexion actress, did responded to the summon.
After getting her side of the story, the police let her go a few minutes later. 
However, the Victor Osuagwu-led Lagos AGN showed solidarity for Ibinabo when the comic actor reportedly stormed the police station with some of his members while Ibinabo was under question.
In a chat with Ibinabo said she wonders why Frank is taking the whole issue very personal with her. She explained that due process was followed in the impeachment of Frank and she advised him to go through the normal procedures in pursuing his grievance if he feels he has been cheated. 
Frank on his side is still adamant that his impeachment is unlawful and also mantains that he is still the PRO of the guild. Frank claims he is being witch-hunted by some elements in the guild.

Kris Okotie defeats INEC in court

THE Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday  voided the de-registration of  political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The judgment was sequel to a suit filed by Hope Democratic Party and its presidential candidate in the 2011 general elections, Rev. Christopher Okotie.

The plaintiffs had through their counsel, Fred Agbaje  asked for a declaration that section 78 (7) (ii) of the Electoral Act, 2010 is unconstitutional, invalid, null and void to the extent that it offends the provisions of section 40 and  221-229 of the 1999 Constitution.

The plaintiffs also asked the court to make a declaration that INEC cannot deregister the party except in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution.

They further asked the court to declare that the purported reliance on section 78 (7) (ii) of the Electoral Act 2010, as amended, by INEC in deregistering FDP without first hearing the political party violated the provisions of sections 36, 38 and 40, as well as sections 221-222 of the 1999 Constitution, and paragraph 15 of the 3rd schedule (part 10 of the Constitution) among others.

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Yerima defends child marriage on Aljazeera (watch)

Omawunmi beats up journalist, as they promise to ruin her career

It seems our dear singer/single mum, Omawumi wants to remain a ghetto girl and continue to act as such. The babe has made some good money in recent times and as such one would have expected that her way of reasoning and actions would improved, accordingly. But that is not the case.

Her recent dirty fight with a guy in Lagos leaves one speechless:

It is gathered that the unfortunate incident took place at a public function recently. The guy, said to be a photo journalist, identified as Adekola Bamigbala, who was taking pictures of guests at the event, got to where Omawumi. 

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Lagos commissioner for finance resigns

Lagos commissioner for finance, Tokunbo Abiru, resigned from his office to take up an appointment as the  Executive Director of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and a Board member of FBN Holdings Plc. The resignation was announced by the Lagos state government on Monday, July 29, 2013. According to a statement made by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Hakeem Bello, Abiru’s resignation, which was formally tendered on Monday, would be effective from August 1.

ThisDay reports:

Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) speaking on Abiru’s resignation after the state Executive Council meeting Monday, said the commissioner was leaving to take up appointment as Executive Director of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and a Board member of FBN Holdings Plc

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Actress, Funke Adesiyan disgraced over N80,000 agent debt

Is it by force to live in a big man area? That was the question, the agent who got a house for a movie star was asking after she refused to pay his agent fees.
Funke Adesiyan is constantly being embarrased publicly by a Lagos property Agent, Tolulope Idowu over the sum of N80,000 being the property agency fees for her newly secured home in Ajah area.

According to the property agent, Tolulope Idowu, the actress owes him N80,000 agency fees for her newly-rented two bedroom apartment at Alhaji Isiaka Road, off Unity Road, Badore, Ajah, Lagos State.

Idowu alleged that three months ago, he secured a two bedroom apartment through one manager of the property, identified as Lucky, for Adesiyan for N1.220 million was yet to be paid the agent fees, which the actress agreed to pay, before moving into the apartment.

Miss Earth calls for contestants

As sent from organisers:

The PRESTIGIOUS MISS EARTH NIGERIA PAGEANT IS HERE AGAIN.  MISS EARTH NIGERIA. 2013 " YEAR OF WATER COOPERATION".      DO YOU Posses  BEAUTY OF FACE AND PROPORTIONATE BODY STRUCTURE.  HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 18-25 YEARS OF AGE MINIMUM HEIGHT 5FTS 4 INCHES. HuRRY AND REGISTER....  1st PRIZES Brand New Toyota Camry. And 3million Naira and a return trip to represent Nigeria @ d World Miss Earth Pageant! 2nd. Prize 1million Naira and return ticket to Japan for Miss International. 3rd prize 500k. Don't miss it . Pay 5k @ any Diamond Bank. AMC Productions 0031286207! The Biggest and Best Pageant Ever!The PRISTIGIOUS MISS EARTH NIGERIA PAGEANT IS HERE AGAIN.  MISS EARTH NIGERIA. 2013 " YEAR OF WATER COOPERATION".      DO YOU Posses  BEAUTY OF FACE AND PROPORTIONATE BODY STRUCTURE.  HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 18-25 YEARS OF AGE MINIMUM HEIGHT 5FTS 4 INCHES. HuRRY AND REGISTER....  1st PRIZES Brand New Toyota Camry. And 3million Naira and a return trip to represent Nigeria @ d World Miss Earth Pageant! 2nd. Prize 1million Naira and return ticket to Japan for Miss International. 3rd prize 500k. Don't miss it . Pay 5k @ any Diamond Bank. AMC Productions 0031286207! The Biggest and Best Pageant Ever!

Developments in Ekiti PDP

Im not too big on politics, so it cam as a surprise when Ekiti PDP sent me this after their meeting. If it interests you here it is.

Communiqué Issued By PDP Governorship Aspirants In Ekiti State On Recent Developments In The State Chapter Of The Party We the undersigned Ekiti State PDP governorship aspirants unanimously agree to the followings: 1:We support the decision of Mr. President on using the consensus process of selecting the 2014 governorship candidate of our great State.
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Pastor Bakare fires at Senator Yerima (watch video)

Pastor Bakare condemns the Senate's resolution to uphold Section 29(4)b of the 1999 Constitution based on Senator Ahmad Yerima's interpretation of the provision. This provision on renunciation of citizenship is Senator Yerima's constitutional justification of his marriage to an Egyptian child. While defending the right of the girl child to education and a decent future, Pastor Bakare comes hard on him and the senators who embraced this perverted position.

Olamide, Dr Sid, D'banj clash in Abeokuta

There probably won’t be another concert like this for a long time - judging by the sweltering crowd, high level of anticipation and powerful crowd responses that resonated through out the star studded line up at the 8^th leg of Star Music Trek which held at the Abeokuta Sports Complex, Abeokuta, Ogun State on July 28, 2013.

The event was compered by hilarious stand up comedian, Laff Up with a surprise appearance by comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka who both ensured that there wasn't a dull moment through out the night.

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US based Nigerian jailed for having children with his daughters

A New Jersey man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday after being found guilty of sexually assaulting his daughter, adding a half century to the 40 years he was sentenced to in November 2011 for sexually assaulting another of his daughters.Aswad Ayinde, 55, was found guilty of the charges against the second daughter, whom he impregnated four times, in March. The jury found that he had engaged in sexual intercourse with her when she was between the ages of 8 and 22. At Ayinde's 2010 trial, his former wife said he was trying to create "pure" family bloodlines by impregnating several of his teenager daughters.Arrested in 2006, Ayinde has been accused of raping five of his daughters, three of whom are believed to have given birth to a total of six children.

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Chika Ike's marriage breaks up

Kenyan lawyer goes to court to upturn Jesus Christ's conviction (watch video)

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A Kenyan man has moved to the International Court Of Justice seeking to have it overturn a ruling handed against Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago. Dola Indidis, a former judiciary spokesman, Dola Indidis says Pontius Pilate did not have jurisdiction to hear Jesus’ case, the trial was unfair and the punishment had no legal basis. He spoke to Larry Madowo on his endeavor.

Breaking!!! Nando thrown out of Big Brother house for weapon possesion

Tanzania's Nando has been disqualified from the Big Brother House. After tonight's Evictions that saw Annabel and Sulu being given the boot, Big Brother then gathered all of the Housemates in the living room.
Today Big Brother reproached Nando for the fight that he had with Elikem on Friday. The heated face-off with Elikem saw the two fellas exchanging fiery words between them. Nando is the one that instigated the fight. Instigation and provocation is a violation of the Big Brother rules.
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Van Viker gets key to Monrovia City

Actor, Van Vicker was in Liberia and, The president of the country invited him to her presidential palace. After the visit, the actor posted pictures of himself and the president online. He is in Liberia to shoot his movie, 'Bendu Sudan'. while in the city, he was presented with the key to the city of Monrovia by the Mayor of Moronvia Madam Mary B. If you did not know, Viker is part Liberian, part Ghanaian mother and part Dutch. 

Wizkid collaborates with Maybach music's Wale

Superstar, Wizkid, is in Uk at the moment performing at various concerts. He has also revealed that he will be recording a song with American born Nigerian artiste, Wale. The two actually confirmed the collaboration on Twitter.

2face and Femi Kuti goes on concert

Its called the two Kings Concert and I wont miss it for the world. It will hold on Aug 25th at the Eko hotel . I think they are the true Kings of Nigerian music, what do you think?

Did Wizkid set-up shop for girlfriend?

Stories are that Wizkid's girlfriend's recently opened shop was financed by the star biy himself. The pretty Tania Omotayo has taken over the affairs of popular luxury clothing and accessories store, Designers’ Club, which has been in existence for over 15 years. It is said that Wizkid put N30m into the venture. And even got the business rolling by purchasing goods worth over a million Naira

Nigerian breaks record in London

Our own sprinter, Blessing Okagbare today smashed the African 100m Women's record. She came from the back and stormed through to win in 10.86s, setting a new African record at the London Olympic Anniversary Games.

In May 2007, at the All-Africa Games trials in Lagos, she established a Nigerian record of 14.13 metres in the triple jump. At the 2007 All-Africa Games she won the silver medal in the long jump and finished fourth in the triple jump. In the latter competition her Nigerian record was beaten by Chinonye Ohadugha, who jumped 14.21 metres. She won a bronze medal in the women's long jump event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Okagbare scored a 100 m/long jump double at the NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship for University of Texas at El Paso, completing an undefeated collegiate streak that year. She won the Nigerian 100 m title in 2010, running a time of 11.04 seconds, and stated that she was opting out of the long jump in order to save herself for the upcoming African championships.

10 most followed people on Twitter

Twitter is world’s second most used social network with more than 500 million monthly users. It is a very useful and interesting social network on which you can easily connect with your favorite stars, celebs and loved one. Celebrities share latest news and updates with their fans and followers on twitter and other social networks, and interact with their fans which support and love them.Some actors, models, television stars and music artists have the highest number of twitter followers. We have listed top 10 of them. Most of them are singers and models. Barrack Obama is the only political leader included in top 10 most followed celebs on twitter.

Top 10 celebrities with most twitter followers are:-

10. Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres

Followers: 17,347,467         |         Following: 46,980

Ellen DeGeneres is a stand-up comedian, actress and TV show host. She hosts a very popular and one of the best talk show ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. She was name Teen Choice’s best comedian 0f 2011. She has won many awards including People’s Choice Favorite Talk Show Host award and Favorite Funny Female Star awards.

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Genevieve denies relationship

Following the tale that Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji was enjoying a romance with Mathew Mensah and wedding is on the card, the actress has denied the tale.

Genevieve, who is currently holidaying in Beijin, denied the tale on Twitter when a follower sought to know the truth.

The follower, @RogerTimi asked on July 22, 2013,  ”@GenevieveNnaji1 set to wed @MasterMensah…….How true?”

And her reply via @GenevieveNanji1 on July 23, 2013 was terse and quick, “FALSE”

source: momo.com

Nigerians in Kenya under attack

The harassment has taken a xenophobic dimension,  Just 2 days ago a Nigerian with Valid passport and entry Visa to Kenya was stopped by plain clothes policemen, when they requested for his passport, he promptly presented it to them. The passport was immediately seized and he was asked to to leave Kenya, as Nigerians only come to Kenya to take their woman, he resisted and insisted that he committed no offense, he was immediately attacked and beaten to a pulp and he was bleeding profusely.

The took him to the station and the OCS was so alarmed that he almost got physical with the policemen and insisted the paid for the guys treatment. He has taken pictures and also copies of his statement and dropped at the embassy.
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Exclusive interview: I did not marry for money - Foluke Daramola

Early this year, actress, Foluke Daramola, was in what was termed a husband snatching scandal. She did not flinch about the controversy, as she went ahead to marry her man. In this exclusive interview with senior correspondent, Hazeez Balogun, she speaks on her new role in the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and her plans to have children with her new man

You have just been saddled with the responsibility of organising the Screen Actors’ Awards. As the chairman of the organising committee, won’t it be a huge task for a busy actress like you?

When I joined the team, I saw the passion and vision of our president, Ibinabo Fibresima, and I could not help but be a part of it. I was later asked to be the chairman of the organising committee, which is a big task. I have come to accept the job and I see it as a challenge. I like challenges. I believe that it is a better representation of us as actors if we have such an award. I share the dream and I believe in it.

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