"They Are Political Prostitutes" - Soyinka blasts APC leaders For Inviting Obasanjo, Babangida And Others

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, Sunday, lashed out angrily at the patron-shopping strategy of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, suggesting that it lacked moral focus, and had the feel of political prostitution.

In a short email message, the professor of literature said he was triggered by media reports that an “APC-led group …has been paying courtesy visits to former Heads of States” prompting him to ask if the party had thought it through what disaster this would mean for the nation.

Mr. Soyinka said the media report that stirred him to respond to the APC had these words: ”Tinubu added that the APC had resolved to rescue Nigeria, appealing to Obasanjo to lead the mission. We’re resolved and determined to rescue Nigeria. We want you as navigator”.

He then asked if the APC was truly comfortable that this represented its core principles.

“Would it be correct to state that their purpose is captured in the following Mission Statement?” he queried, claiming an impending political disaster, with grave humanitarian consequence.

“If this attribution is correct, may I urge you, as an urgent public service, to advise families to begin the stockpiling of life-belts for the guaranteed crash.

“Don’t forget to alert the coastguards – Ecowas, AU, UNO etc etc – to be on the alert for possible salvage operations.”

Mr. Soyinka then hinted at the moral opportunism of the patron-shopping strategy by asking: “By the way, If General Sani Abacha were alive today, would he also have been on the ship’s complement? As Captain perhaps?”

Some Nigeria’s pro-democracy activists had also in separate interviews with PREMIUM TIMES Saturday expressed outrage at the invitation handed the likes of former Presidents Ibrahim Babangida and Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to join the APC, saying the party’s progressive posturing might after all be a fluke.

The activists argued that by desperately going in search of these Nigerians believed to have contributed to bringing the nation to its knees, the opposition party has shown that it is not different from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in ideology and that it is only interested in grabbing power.

The APC leaders have embarked on an elaborate membership recruitment with visits to some of the country’s past leaders, including former military president, Ibrahim Babangida; former head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar; former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.

Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan’s letter to Former President Olusegun Obasanjo

His Excellency,
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR
Agbe L’Oba House, Quarry Road,
Ibara, Abeokuta.

RE: BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
I wish to formally acknowledge your letter dated December 2, 2013 and other previous correspondence similar to it.
You will recall that all the letters were brought to me by hand. Although both of us discussed some of the issues in those letters, I had not, before now, seen the need for any formal reply since, to me, they contained advice from a former President to a serving President. Obviously, you felt differently because in your last letter, you complained about my not acknowledging or replying your previous letters.
It is with the greatest possible reluctance that I now write this reply. I am most uneasy about embarking on this unprecedented and unconventional form of open communication between me and a former leader of our country because I know that there are more acceptable and dignified means of doing so.
But I feel obliged to reply your letter for a number of reasons: one, you formally requested for a reply and not sending you one will be interpreted as ignoring a former President.
Secondly, Nigerians know the role you have played in my political life and given the unfortunate tone of your letter, clearly, the grapes have gone sour.  Therefore, my side of the story also needs to be told.
The third reason why I must reply you in writing is that your letter is clearly a threat to national security as it may deliberately or inadvertently set the stage for subversion.
The fourth reason for this reply is that you raised very weighty issues, and since the letter has been made public, Nigerians are expressing legitimate concerns. A response from me therefore, becomes very necessary.

EXPOSED: SEE The Fastest ATM robbery in 59 seconds

This is a shocking video of an ATM robbery. These guys stole from ATM in just 59 seconds. DAMN!!!
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Globacom Limited Officially Announce D'Banj As Their Ambassador (PHOTOS)

Koko Master is making money rain real hard this year as the telecommunication company Globacom announced him as their brand ambassador today.

 The launch of the Glo Nokia Asha 210 and Glo Ambassador unveiling ceremony took place at the Mike Adenuga Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Glo Nokia has 50 Hit songs from the KokoMaster D’Banj of which 15 are new song and are yet to be released. It goes for only N11,000 and comes free one year internet access.

Also, our sources said that Glo will be unveiling more ambassadors soon..
The celebrities will be from Nollywood and the music industry.

Source

Pastor Chris Okotie Buys N120m 2014 Rolls Royce To Mark His 30 Years As Born-Again Christian

The Pastor of the Household of God Church International, Chris Okotie, recently bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, the 2014 Bespoke Edition, to mark his 30 years as born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor,SUNDAY PUNCH learnt on Saturday.
According Okotie’s close aide, the pastor spent N120m on the luxury car and had earlier spent N33m on a Range Rover Autobiography to mark a milestone of his church.

The source, in a text message, said, “Pastor Okotie just bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, 2014 Bespoke Edition at N120m to mark his 30 years as a born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor. He had earlier bought a Range Rover (Autobiography) 2014 Model for N33m, reputed to be the costliest SUV in the world to mark this ministry’s milestone.”

Police Denied Gov Rotimi Amaechi access to his Official residence

Another crisis is brewing in Rivers State. Early this evening, the convoy of the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi was prevented from using one of the two entrances to the Government House in Port Harcourt by a team of police. The governor's convoy was stopped by four truck loads of policemen as it made its way through the private gate of the governor's official residence. The policemen, led by several senior officers, claimed they were acting on orders from above.

After about 45 minutes of arguing, which included Governor Amaechi himself coming down from his car to speak with the policemen, the governor's convoy had not choice but to leave and take another road to access the main entrance into the Government House. See more photos after the cut...

Security guards, 7 others arrested over robbery in Lagos

Two security guards with Ashaka Security Company (ASCO) were among the nine armed robbery suspects arrested while allegedly attempting to break into a warehouse on Oba Akran Way, Ikeja, Lagos.

The suspects identified as Aliyu Salisu, 22, and Abubakar Audu, allegedly connived with  a  seven-man armed robbery gang led by one Olanrewaju to carte away drugs worth millions of naira.
The suspects were alleged to have put sleeping pills in parks of drinks they gave to some of the colleagues on duty before the operation started.
One of the suspects, who identified himself as Ejiki Ehirim, said he bought M and B 76 and Tarazo tablets from the gang last year at N400,000
“I was approached by Olanrewaju of their intention to rob May and Baker, but I warned him against it because I felt it was a set up on the part of one of the security guards. I was surprised when they came to my shop with policemen to arrest me, because I advised them against it,” he said.
Parading the suspects before journalists yesterday at the command’s headquarters, Ikeja, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ngozi Braide said they were arrested based on an intelligence report received from the company’s security department. She added that two trucks loaded with stolen drugs were recovered from the suspects.

From; Daily Trust

‘Nigeria has 1 pharmacist to 12,000 citizens’

The Nigerian Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists (NAHAP) has said there are about 17,600 registered pharmacists in the country, giving a ratio of 1 pharmacist to 12,000 Nigerians.

Chairman of association, Pharm. Yakubu Maji-Isah, who made the revelation at the recently held 15th Annual Scientific Conference of the body, said the figure contrast sharply with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation of 1 pharmacist to 2,000 people.
He called on regulatory bodies to synergize towards open drug markets through enforcement of ban on sale of drugs in the open, motor parks and buses as such drugs may be poisonous and injurious to the unsuspecting public.
Dr John Alfa, Director Pharmaceutical Services at the National Assembly, Abuja who presented a keynote address at the occasion, called for adequate budgetary provision as well as training and retraining for pharmacists in Nigeria adding that the safety of medicine is concerned with the risk benefit ratio which is supposed to be low.
He said the conference assessed the role of the pharmacist because quality of medicine is essential as any adulterated drug is considered not safe but toxic to the patient.
In her remarks, Dr. Asuelinmen Celina, said the theme of the conference “The Role of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists in Providing Safe Medicines for Nigerians” is apt considering the challenges of ensuring that safe, efficacious and cost effective drugs are delivered to Nigerians.

From; Daily Trust

Davido's Mercedes Benz G-Class

Davido's got this Ride around January, this year.....cost about N21million when converted to Naira.
What do you think about it?

Ice Prince, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Fuse ODG and other some others Nominated for MOBO Awards

 

 

A big congrats to the Nominees and we wish all the upcoming artists Good luck too

She's a prostitute and the Pastor picked her for Sex

A preacher with an evangelical church in Kenya’s Nakuru County was shocked when a prostitute he picked up for sex told him she was a member of his congregation.

The preacher, 56, picked the woman along Club Road, Nakuru at around midnight last Friday before driving off with her in his car.

The preacher, who was disgraced in 2000 after his contact with someone’s wife was exposed, picked her up seeking a date, a common euphemism among prostitutes for sexual contacts.

“For sex, I mean that’s why he picked me, that’s what I do, I’m a prostitute,” she said.

The woman said after they ‘transacted business’ in his posh car she revealed to him that she was a member of his church and he was shaken and pleaded with her not to expose him to other members of the church.

The lady of the night said she got an extra Sh20,000 up from the Sh500 so as to keep her mouth shut.

In 2000, the preacher was disgraced after he was found in a compromising position with the wife of a member of his congregation.

The incident then led to a walkout by some pastors in his church. The prostitute said the preacher was a regular customer and normally conducts the ‘business’ in his car.

Tonto Dikeh Shows off Customized Gadgets

Controversial Actress/Singer, Tonto Dikeh who posted photos of her gadgets (24 Carat Gold iPhone 5, with 5.7ct diamond ring, Gold Rose from Malivelihood, customized 24 carat gold iPad) on her instagram page has been attacked by her some of her fans for showing off.
Some fans were not pleased with it while some saw it as ‘Tonto showing her appreciation in her own way’. LoL

Read some of the comments after the cut :

Micheal Essien lost his father

Ghanian And Chelsea FC Midfielder Micheal Essien is mourning the sudden death of his father. Essien announced his father's death on twitter. He's already in Ghana for the funeral. We console him and his family and wish his father's soul R.I.P

France to give 'clear evidence' Syria regime behind attack

 From AFP;



France was set Monday to provide what it says is clear evidence that the Syrian regime was behind a devastating chemical attack, as Western leaders bid to overcome widespread scepticism to military action.
With US President Barack Obama also lobbying Congress to back strikes, the Syrian regime said it remained on alert for a possible attack, urging the United Nations to "prevent any aggression" against it.
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he was personally convinced the chemical attack had taken place and that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime was responsible.
He called for a response that would "send a very clear message" against the use of chemical weapons, but said any military action should be "very short, sharp (and) tailored".
French government sources said evidence proving the regime's involvement in the attack would be provided to top lawmakers at a meeting with Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault at 1500 GMT.

iPhone 5C packaging revealed. (LEAKED PHOTOS)

Leaked images published last week and over the weekend may for the first time reveal the retail packaging in which Apple’s upcoming mid-range iPhone 5C will launch. The images come from a variety of sources, including well-known insider C Technology, who has previously published a number of photos showing various unreleased Apple parts and devices that are believed to be authentic. The packaging will apparently be quite similar to Apple’s iPod touch boxes, which feature a transparent plastic lid that allows consumers to see which color device is packed inside the box; like the iPod touch, Apple’s new iPhone 5C will reportedly be available in a variety of colors when it launches later this month. Earlier reports suggest the iPhone 5C will debut alongside the flagship iPhone 5S during a press conference next week on September 10th ahead of the handsets’ launch on September 20th. Several leaked photos of the purported iPhone 5C packaging follow below. See pics after the cut...

From Chelsea to Liverpool; Victor Moses goes on Loan

 

 

Nigerian Striker Victor Moses seems to be excited about his loan deal from Chelsea to Liverpool

Ex-BBA Mate: Beverly Osu asks Nigerians to Forgive her wrong Actions

 

Bev was that housemate that went through so many controversies while she was at the house. Now, that she's gone out of the house, Beverly Osu who had what some of you may call "fun" with the south african rep Angelo Collins. She's gone through so many controversies and even, some Nigerians think they'll never forgive her. Well, who are you not to forgive the creation of God when he decides to forgive them? Ok, enough, i am not a fan of hers but i sincerely do respect her feelings. Look at what Beverly has to say; “I don’t feel happy about it (the embarrassment) because this was the first time I represented the country in any continental competition. But the fact remains that if you didn’t go for it, you wouldn’t know how it’s in the House. I wasn’t there with my cell phone to be able to communicate with the outside world. I was just there alone. I’m sorry for embarrassing my country. I didn’t do it intentionally. My participation in the show was not to embarrass my country. I am a proud Nigerian.” Okay Nigerians, you have heard from her. So please, forget and forgive her. She is still your sister.

Arsenal ready to complete Mesut Ozil transfer either as a permanent deal or on loan

 

Arsene Wenger has set his sights on a sensational last-minute move for Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil - even after hailing his Arsenal's derby victory.

After the win over Tottenham, Wenger confirmed he is still in the market for a big signing before the window shuts.
Ozil, his fellow Real midfielder Angel Di Maria and young Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler are all in the Gunners' sights as they look to launch a deadline day spending spree.
Arsenal are understood to be ready to sign Ozil either permanently or, because the German international has reservations about leaving Real, on a season-long loan.

Mirror Sport understands Arsenal are due to hold further discussions on Monday and a medical has been booked, should it be needed.

Wenger has also considered making one last move for Luis Suarez, although Liverpool have made it clear they do not want to sell.
Arsenal have also prepared a double swoop on Palermo for forward Abel Hernandez and keeper Emiliano Viviano, and an enquiry for Chelsea striker Demba Ba has also been made.
MirrorSport understands Viviano is in London and will undergo a medical on Monday morning.
But the Londoners could face competition from Manchester United for Ozil.
Paris Saint-Germain are also in the frame but the Germany midfielder would prefer a move to England.
Arsenal believe Di Maria may be the most likely transfer to happen, as Schalke are demanding more than £40m for Draxler.
Wenger, whose only signings have been free transfers this summer, said: "You know I am always confident, and I delivered very little until now.
"I am confident, yes. I am ready to pay what we can afford. Even if it is a bit over the market as long as it is not crazy. I am not against spending.

PHOTO: Pope Francis Bows To Muslim Queen Rania Of Jordan

The Pope who is the leader of the world's 1.2 billion-strong Catholic community, protocol usually dictates that visitors bow to him when they meet him at the Vatican but the Pope has once again shown his willingness to break with tradition by bowing to Muslim royal Queen Rania of Jordan as a Vatican official said the new Pope Francis 'is not interested in protocol'

'Francis behaves as he did before he became pope and is not interested in protocol', a
senior Vatican official told Journalist.

Up until the 19th century, those meeting the pope stoop to kiss his slippers and, to this day, the tradition remains that all visitors, including women, bow to him, the official said.

He even took a "selfie" picture with young teenage girls to show that he is well in tune with modern life

The pope has already amassed more than three million followers on the social networking site Twitter, with his latest picture believed to be the first ever 'papal selfie'.

Pope Francis has made a concerted effort to understand and integrate with worldwide youth since he succeeded Pope Benedict XVI as he has already charmed the masses with his informal style, simplicity and sense of humour.

He has also being known to personally call people up who have written to him asking for prayers or told him of personal tragedy.

Tonto Dikeh's 6 Phones

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Nigerian Actress,and well, according to her,a singer Tonto Dikeh claimed the 6 phones you're seeing on screen are hers'...don't know if its true sha,lol....buh she getty money so she dey kukere her way!

Nigerian Rapper spotted with US Rapper Meek Mill and NBA Star Dion Waiters

Carry on,Prince!

Ex-BBA Mate Beverly Osu claims that she was once physically abused by Rapper, 2shotz

Beverly Osu claimed in the Big Brother Africa house that she was physically abused by an ex-rapper boyfriend, 2shotz, who denied the fact that it has never happened!

In her interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Rubbin Minds today, she claimed that 2shotz did abuse her and she's not surprised he denied it.

 

More Tweets from the interview after the cut...

Lance Bass engaged to his "Boyfriend" Micheal Turchin

Do men Get ring too? Gosh! Lance Bass is now engaged to Michael Turchin!



The singer popped this life-altering question to his boyfriend of nearly two years just a few days ago, sources confirm to Us Weekly.

He reportedly sealed the deal with a black diamond band after texting Turchin's parents for permission, with the aspiring actor hinting at the development via an August 31 Tweet that read "Happiest guy in the world."

SO....What can i say? I'm really thrilled! Don't know what to say?

Before and After: Pictures of 2face Idibia

Before


And....


After
 
Before and after pics of the famous Nigerian Music personality, 2face Idibia....how about that?

Aspirant rejects North Central’s zoning

An aspirant for the post of national youth leader in Saturday’s PDP special national convention, Alhaji Mohammed Mariam Alhassan, has disagreed with the position of the North Central executive committee of the party to retain the zoning principle it adopted at the 2012 convention.

Alhassan in a letter addressed to the PDP national chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, accused the North Central executive committee of perpetrating “constitutional aberration against the principles of the party” by taking that decision.
PDP executive committee for the North Central zone directed its zonal delegates to vote in line with the zoning arrangement adopted in the 2012 convention and directed delegates to vote for persons endorsed by the state which got the slot.
Alhassan  explained that 2012 national convention of the party which produced the national working committee members has been faulted by INEC because of the unconstitutional nature of the zoning explaining that he was schemed out in the process.

Source

Justin Bieber: Attacked at a Toronto Nightclub!

Justin Bieber was involved in another nightclub altercation early this morning.

But this time the singer appears to have been the victim.


According to TMZ, the 19-year and his entourage were partying at an establishment in Toronto around 3 a.m. when Justin exited the VIP section to hang out with other patrons.

But he didn't get very far behind some dude ran up to him, grabbed his shirt and attempted to take Bieber down.

The artist defended himself with a few kicks and security rushed him to apprehend the assailant, escorting him out of the club before any damage was done. Police were never called in, no injuries were reported and it doesn't appear as if any charges were filed.

A few weeks ago, Bieber's team got into it with someone at a club in The Hamptons, with Justin possibly inciting a major brawl.

#Nigeria: Seven Governors Including Former VP Atiku Abubakar Walk Out of PDP Convention

Seven governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have walked out of the ongoing special delegates convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thereby deepening the crisis in the ruling party.

The governors who took what may be a final walk from the troubled party are those of Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Rivers, Niger, Adamawa, and Kwara.

The governors followed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who also walked out, to the Yar'Adua Center in Abuja where they are currently addressing a press conference to detail the reasons for their storming out.

Also in the protest walk is a former chairman of the PDP, Abubakar Baraje, and some Senators.

‘Black Jesus’ Cult Leader Hacked To Death

An infamous cult leader known as "Black Jesus", who was suspected of cannibalism, has been chopped to death in a remote Papua New Guinea village, reports said.

Steven Tari, a convicted Molester, had been on the run since escaping from a prison in Madang in the Pacific nation's east during a mass break-out with 48 others in March this year.

Sylvester Kalaut, the Madang police chief, said on Friday that Tari and one of his followers were killed at a village about 20km outside Madang on Thursday as they were attacking a young woman.

"He is now dead and this could be the fate of the others who are also on the run from authorities and I am warning and strongly urging those escapees to surrender themselves to authorities," Kalaut told the PNG Post-Courier.

Tari, a failed Lutheran pastor who was widely known as Black Jesus, was found guilty in 2010 of Molesting girls who belonged to his Christian-based sect and sentenced to up to 10 years.

At the time, he had thousands of village followers, including a core of armed warriors to protect him, in what is commonly referred to in PNG as a "cargo cult".

As part of his "culture ministry", he preached that young girls were to be "married" to him as it was God's prophecy.

Nigeria's Pop Singer Iyanya shows off customized Zinox Laptop

Kukere crooner Iyanya bagged a N50m endorsement deal with the Zinox group during the week and that’s in addition to his already multimillion naira deal with MTN and Cokobar.
Being an ambassador for Zinox, Iyanya will be on their billboards from now on and he is expected to compose a special song for their products. In addition, any Zinox launch/event must be attended by Iyanya.
Check out Iyanya’s customized Zinox laptop below:

Genevieve, Amber Rose and others selected as new Judges for Miss Earth Nigeria pageant

My long-term Crush, Genevieve Nnaji is set to join the likes of Amber Rose, Boris Kodjoe and Kelechi Redd as a judge on the 2013 edition of Miss Earth Nigeria pageant.


The pageant director, Ibinabo stressed that this year’s pageant would be much different and interesting because they have started working with top dignitaries who are passionate about their environment and the earth at large.
Congrats Genie, Cheers to your Success! <3 <3 <3

Lawmakers suspect forgery of Suntai letter, He can't rule says Assembly

The Taraba State House of Assembly yesterday asked ailing Governor Danbaba Suntai to return to hospital as he was still too sick to govern, a day after the lawmakers were allowed to see him for the first time since his return from the United States on Sunday.
In a statement signed by 16 of the 24 members of the House, the lawmakers declared that Acting Governor Garba Umar remained in charge, and cast doubt on if Suntai did write the letter sent to them in his name on Monday.
“The leadership of the assembly made several efforts to see the governor since his arrival, but till Wednesday they were not allowed access to him. The ailing governor spoke in a manner that brought more doubt to his letter purportedly transmitted to the speaker,” the statement said.
“In view of the above, we, the undersigned members of the state assembly unanimously resolved at our meeting that the Deputy Governor, upon whom power was earlier transmitted to by the state Assembly, still remain the acting Governor of Taraba.
“He will continue to act in that regards until such a time the governor is capable of administering the state.”
Lawmakers who signed the statement include Speaker Haruna Tsokwa, Deputy Speaker Tanko Maikarfi, Chief Whip Mohammed Gwampo, Deputy Majority Leader Josiah Kente, Deputy Chief Whip Mohammed Umar, Minority Leader Ibrahim Imam and Minority Whip Yahya AbdulRahman.
Others are Rashida Abdullahi, Aminu Umar, Mr Iratsi Daki, Emmanuel Dame, John Bonzena, Dr Abubakar Jugulde, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Edward Baraya and Hamman Adamu Abdullahi.
Until his return on Sunday, Suntai had been in Germany and in the US treating injuries sustained in the crash of a plane he was piloting near Yola, Adamawa State, on October 25 last year.
Though his associates claim he has fully recovered, events since his return indicate the contrary. He had to be helped to deplane on Sunday in Abuja and Jalingo, and remained indoors since. He was shown briefly on state television Wednesday evening, making a laborious speech which was barely audible.
When a letter was delivered to the State House of Assembly on Monday, purportedly written by Suntai, saying he was back and would take charge, the lawmakers said Tuesday he must first appear before them to convince them he was fit enough.
Instead of accepting the invitation, Suntai’s spokesman issued a statement on Wednesday, saying the governor had dissolved the state executive council and appointed a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) as well as a new Chief of Staff.

Former Minister, Nwabueze to Nigeria's President Jonathan: Don’t run for second term

 

Constitutional lawyer and former Minister of Education Professor Ben Nwabueze has advised President Goodluck Jonathan not to seek a re-election in 2015.

 Nwabueze, who led a pressure group, The Patriots, to a meeting with the president yesterday, later told State House correspondents that Jonathan had better concentrate on national transformation rather than get involved in election campaigns.
 He said Jonathan would undermine his authority to lead Nigeria for national transformation should he seek a fresh term in 2015.
 Nwabueze, who however affirmed the president’s eligibility to seek a re-election, said he would become an instant hero if he restricts himself to national transformation and abandon his perceived second term ambition.
“I still believe that the problem of this country is national transformation. You can’t combine national transformation with contesting election. The two are so different because once you get involved in election campaigns, you undermine your authority to lead the nation for national transformation, and I said if I were the president of Nigeria, I would restrict myself to serving the nation, transforming the country in creating a new Nigeria, in creating a new society,” he said.
Nwabueze explained that his delegation told Jonathan that the only way to national transformation is through a national conference of all ethnic nationalities that would produce the needed people’s constitution whose source of authority derives directly from the people.
In a memorandum presented to Jonathan, Nwabueze said the president’s transformation agenda ought to be expanded in scope to cover other aspects of economic affairs besides the enhancement of economic growth and development which it focuses on.
“Nigeria is a wobbly state in part because it stands on a very weak foundation, which creates a necessity to transform it. The foundation of a polity or state, that is to say, its super-structure, is its constitution. A polity or state rests on a very weak foundation if the source of authority of its constitution, as the supreme law of the land, is not the people directly, acting in a cons-tituent assembly (or a national conference) and a referendum; that is what characterizes a constitution as a democratic one, otherwise called a Peoples’ Constitution”, he said.
Responding, Jonathan said his administration had no objection to Nigerians coming together to discuss how they would continue to live together in peace and unity, adding that  ordinarily such an issue of should not be out of place.
According to him, there has been constant discussion within government on how to create an acceptable and workable platform for a national dialogue that will reinforce the ties that bind the country’s many ethnic nationalities and ensure that Nigeria’s immense diversity continues to be a source of strength and greatness.

Culled from; DailyTrust

Ice Prince's Zamani son, Jamal poses on his Daddy's N37million New Bentley coupe

Ice Prince got this Bentley GT Coupe worth $225,000(roughly N37million) after Label mate and senior M.I got his' some few weeks ago.
Pictured above is his 2-year old son Jamal. The guy's just cute and posing. Who wouldn't brag like. lol..haha...see pics after the cut

Nigeria: Governor Suntai fires cabinet, meets speaker

 

.Ag gov says some people trying to foment trouble

The political situation in Taraba State remained dicey yesterday as officials held series of meetings to break the impasse created by the return of Governor Danbaba Suntai from a foreign medical trip on Sunday.
Suntai has not been seen in public since his return, after spending 10 months in Germany and the United States to treat injuries sustained in a plane crash in October last year.
On Tuesday, the State House of Assembly expressed doubt on if he was fit enough to take charge from Acting Governor Garba Umar, and therefore summoned him to brief lawmakers as a condition for allowing him to resume work.
But events took a swift turn yesterday, beginning with the announcement by the governor’s office of the dissolution of the state executive council, moments before the council was scheduled to hold a weekly meeting with the acting governor.
Suntai’s spokesman Sylvanus Giwa, who announced the sack of the cabinet, said also a new secretary to the state government and a chief of staff in the Government House were appointed.
He said the cabinet dissolution affects all commissioners and special advisers but not special assistants.
On whether Suntai was fit enough to administer the state, Giwa responded in the affirmative.
Soon after this, the acting governor’s office held a news conference where it said some people were trying to foment trouble in the state.
Umar’s spokesman Kefas Sule, who addressed journalists on behalf of the acting governor, said Umar and other major political stakeholders were working to resolve the impasse.
He said that the state executive council was worried that some individuals were bent on fomenting trouble in the state, and urged the people to continue with their normal activities.
Following the announcement of the dissolution of the cabinet, journalists gathered at the State House of Assembly to see if lawmakers would take stand on the latest developments.
The House leadership promised to brief reporters on their position. But many hours after, deputy majority leader Josiah Sabo Kente informed journalists at about 8pm that there would be no further briefing until today.

Mercy Johnson almost ended up as a Prostitute?

Mercy Johnson Okojie turned 29 years yesterday, the 28th of August 2013 and here is a message from the mother of one to her fans...See the letter after the cut

Nigeria: Boy who hid in the wheel of Arik Air gets scholarship up to Tertiary level

Daniel Oikhena, who hid in the wheel well of Arik Air aircraft used for flight W3 544 from Benin Airport to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MMA, Lagos has finally achieved the desires of his heart as De Raufs, a volunteer group extolling the virtues of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Governor of Osun State, has volunteered to sponsor Daniel Oikhena up to university level and help him realise his dream of travelling by air legitimately.
In a statement signed by the Director General of the group, Comrade Amitolu sh*ttu, the group is ready to give scholarship to Daniel up to university level and help him realise his dream of travelling by air legitimately.
Shittu said: “Genius and ambitious citizen of our country must not be suffocated on the alter of political and bureaucratic enforcement. The little boy’s ambition should be nurtured through qualitative education and the group is ready to give the boy all the necessary support to make his dream a reality.
“We sincerely willing to offer him the scholarship to encourage thousands of teenagers who are cerebral and ambitious. The leaders in Nigeria fail on their part to see the potential of the little boy.

Nigeria: Man rapes 70-year old woman to death

UMUAHIA- A 70 year old woman and mother of four, Mrs. Cecilia Ogidi-Okereke, of Ibom Village in Arochukwu, Arochukwu Council Area of Abia State was last Sunday reportedly raped to death by a 32 year old man whose name was simply given as Ochu.
According to a source, Cecilia was said to have around 5pm Sunday, gone to a nearby bush to get some leaves for her domestic goats where Ochu trailed her and raped her to dath. Ochu,the source said, is  believed to be a drug addictand was fond of railing and raping women of the area.
The source said that Ochu abandoned the deceased and ran away after he had brought her body to a nearby footpath to enable the villagers see it.

He was however arrested on Monday afternoon in Ohafia, a neighbouring community as he was trying to escape.
Culled: Vanguard

BBA after show: "Beverly Inspired me to read the Bible"- Angelo

That was it! Bible session like most of us have seen. well, yeah, i mean the picture above. Cuz maybe that's what most of us have seen like "throughout" your session at the house. lol. See his Tweets below...

Kris Jenner's talk show canceled?

According to a report by Radar Online, Kris Jenner's talk show has been canceled due poor ratings

From Radaronline.com

Kris Jenner has been told by FOX executives that her six-week trial run at being a talk show host will be just that - it’s not coming back for a second run.

Kim K's mother was recently told, “There is no chance the talk show is going to get a green light from FOX. The ratings were averaging an abysmal 0.8 and advertisers were less than enthusiastic about it.”

“Kris did get a ratings bump for her last show when Kanye West revealed the first baby pic of daughter, North West, with Kim, but that was a one time shot in the arm and it wouldn’t be indicative of what the ratings trend would be,” the source close to the production told RadarOnline.com.

“It’s a very crowded market and Kris didn’t do anything to set herself apart from the field. Believe it or not, most of America doesn’t want to hear about the Kardashian’s for an hour everyday,” the source revealed.

Miley Cyrus' Father, Billy Ray Cyrus reacts to his daughter's controversies

Billy Ray Cyrus does not believe Miley Cyrus is espousing date rape.

Nor would he label her a pitchy stripper.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, two days after Miley shocked the world with a raunchy VMA performance, the country star said he'll "always be here" for his daughter and added:

"She's still my little girl and I'm still her dad regardless how this circus we call show business plays out. I love her unconditionally and that will never change."

Miley Cyrus to collaborate with Kanye West

With many still buzzing over what some consider her racist performance at the Video Music Awards, talk has now surfaced that Miley Cyrus is working on a special collaboration. With Kanye West.

The New York Post reports that both Cyrus and West skipped out on all post-awards show parties in order to hit the studio together Sunday night and record a remixed version of Kanye's "Black Skinhead."

It will allegedly be part of an EP that will be released later this year.

Sean Kigston; Drinking, Driving and Texting?

Sean Kingston sparked controversy and public safety concerns last night when he got behind the wheel of his Lamborghini after apparently boozing.

To make matters worse, not only did he appear drunk, but Kingston pulled out his phone to text someone and tore down the Sunset Strip at breakneck speeds.
The 23-year-old hip hop artist was leaving Bootsy Bellows nightclub when he was asked what his favorite lyric is in 2 Chainz album. His response:
"I can't remember man ... too much drinks."

Kingston got into the driver's seat and pulled out his phone, started texting someone, and then slammed on the gas pedal, rocketing down the street.
It's unclear if Sean was just joking about drinking. Clearly that could be the case, but it also wouldn't be the first time he's flirted with DUI, either.
Back in June, Sean reportedly got out of the driver's seat of his Bentley in a similar situation after he realized he was too drunk to drive. Close call.
And, of course, there was the Sean Kingston jet ski accident that left him critically injured. Booze or no booze, he has a history with driving too fast.
Let's hope he slows down - and stays sober - otherwise the worst case scenario could become very real, and innocent people could pay the price.
Seriously. He gives Justin Bieber's crew a run for their money.

Man, 22, Held Over Attempt To Rape 80-Yr Old Blind Woman

Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 22-year-old Mohammed Inuwa of Herwagana quarters, Gombe for attempting to rape an 80-year-old blind woman, Malama Hannutu Baba.
The Gombe State Commander of NSCDC, Mr Joel Khestossen, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Tuesday that the suspect was arrested on 23 August.
Khestossen said the suspect was charged to Kasuwan Shanu Magistrates’ Court and later remanded in prison custody on the orders of the magistrate.
According to him, the suspect gained entry into the blind woman’s house under the pretext of looking for one Kabiru Sani, a student of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe.
“When he entered the house, there was nobody, as everybody had gone to the mosque except the blind woman.
“When she heard his footsteps, she asked who the person was and the suspect did not talk but quietly went and grabbed the woman.

“He started struggling with her as he tried to force her to have sex with him.
“Unfortunately for him, the woman’s grandson, Malam Mohammed Baba, returned from the mosque and discovered what was going on.
“He raised an alarm which attracted people to the house,” Khestossen said.
He said the people overpowered the suspect and handed him over to NSCDC.
He appealed to the public to always report such cases to the appropriate security authorities for necessary action.

MTV VMA 2013: The Miley Cyrus Twerk and Nudity

Miley Cyrus brought her best twerking outfit for her eye popping performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The controversial singer sang her hit ‘We Can’t Stop’ and duetted with Robin Thicke for summer tune Blurred Lines.
Miley wore nude PVC hot pants and boob tube which was more revealing than anyone could have ever expected, to be quite honest.

Iyanya signs N58million deal with Zinox

Music star, Iyanya who recently signed an endorsement deal with MTN has just sealed a $350,000 deal with Zinox Computers as a brand ambassador. He took to twitter and said:

Money dey this country sha that’s alls I can say!!!!!

— iyanya mbuk (@Iyanya) August 27, 2013

Delta students PEACEFULLY protesting ASUU strike turns bloody in Delta

Peaceful protest organized by Nigeria Students Delta State over the continuous Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike turned out to be bloody as police were alleged to have fired both tear gas and gunshots at students to prevent them from protesting.
Consequently many of the students were alleged to have received various degree of injuries.
A three hundred student was allegedly seriously injured is presently receiving treatment in an hospital.
Urhobotoday gathered that three of the students who were critically injured as a result of the police action are admitted in different hospitals at Asaba, Delta State.
An inkured student soak with blood, while another is critically ill lying on the floor
A student who spoke to URHOBOTODAY who did not want his names on print revealed that after a meticulous survey of recent face off between ASUU and the Federal Government they Nigerian students in Delta State decided to go on a peaceful
rally to register their dissatisfaction at the slow space of handling the issues which they argued is detrimental to the future of the Nigeria students. See more pictures after the cut..