LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR RAJI FASHOLA, DADDY SHOWKEY AND GOV PETER OBI OF ANAMBRA STATE DANCING GALALA ON STAGE

Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola, Daddy Showkey and Gov Peter Obi of Anambra State dancing galala on stage during the Silverbird Man of the Year Award that held on Sunday night. The two governors were both crowned 2013 Silverbird Man of the Year.

NIGERIAN ACCUSED OF KILLING BANKER-WIFE, IS SENTENCED TO DEATH IN LAGOS

Ayo Arowolo, a Nigerian man accused of killing his banker wife on  June 24th 2011 has been sentenced to death by a Lagos high court.

Presiding judge, Lateefat Okunnu held that Mr. Arowolo was guilty of murder and ruled that he should be sent to the gallows.

In a long judgment lasting more than two and half hours, presiding judge ruled that Ayo was guilty of killing his wife Mrs. Omozodje Arowolo.

The judge, Mrs. Lateefat Okunnu relied on testimonies and evidences of fifteen witnesses including family members of the deceased, investigating police officers, photographers and Chief pathologist of Lagos State to make her judgment.

Mr. Arowolo broke down in the dock during the judgment and said many times while being taken away that he would not die of the judgment. 

He shouted "Jesus Christ, I cannot die" many times as he was led away by prison warders.

Bayelsa Govt Sends 250 Youths To Asari Dokubo’s University In Benin Republic For Training

The Bayelsa Government has sent 250 youths from the state on automobile technology, cinematography, photography and design in a bid to patronize the academy set up by former Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, one of President Jonathan’s supporters for his re-election bid in 2015 polls.

The scheme was announced in Yenegoa at a reception for 200 Bayelsa graduates of a six- month agricultural training programme at the Songhai Integrated System, Cotonou.

The training programme will be held at the Amachree Royal Academy, Benin Republic, which is owned by ex-militant leader,  Alhaji Asari Dokubo.

Although the cost of the contract was not disclosed, Report has it that the scheme is calculated to empower Dokubo for the job of harassing Mr. Jonathan’s opponents before the 2015 Presidential Polls.

It will be recalled that the ex-militant leader had a brush with the authorities in Benin Republic last week, but was released days later following the intervention of Nigeria leader Goodluck Jonathan.

At the reception, which also doubled as a send-off orientation for the 250 youths going for the vocational training, Dickson declared his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, and charged them to take their training seriously.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Thomas Commander, congratulated the graduates for the successful completion of the programme in spite of some challenges.

He expressed the state government’s desire to engage some of the graduands, but disclosed that those who intend to be self-reliant, would be encouraged and supported by the government.

Maiduguri International Airport Closed After Boko Haram Raid On Air Force Base

Operations at the Maiduguri International Airport have been suspended and the Joint Task Force has taken over the airport following a raid on nearby military units by Boko Haram.

Residents of Maiduguri said the Islamist militant sect attacked the Nigerian Air Force base in the early hours of today in attempt to overrun the entire city of Maiduguri.  About 300 militants were reported to have arrived in pickup trucks with heavy weaponry

Several explosives were hauled at the base but Air Force personnel reportedly repelled the militants, killing several of them.

There is no word on casualties on the side of the military. Mobile telephone lines have been shut down since President Goodluck Jonathan imposed a state of emergency on three states, including Borno, in May.

A spokesperson for the ministry of Aviation, Yakubu Datti confirmed the closure of the airport, but he denied the airport was affected in the attack.

The Nigerian military despite its denial are fighting the Boko Haram sect with obsolete weapons that are less inferior to that of the sect’s sophistication, and also poorly remuneration for the troops on the war front.

A military source confirmed that for over month, both the Federal Government and the higher military command have been advised on the need to station detachment of counter-terrorist troops around Sahara Desert with sole aim of crushing Boko Haram Islamic sect in view of the sect penetration in Nigeria through several borders with Niger Republic, Cameroon and Chad.

Yobe state, which is second stronghold of the sect, also had international borders with Zinder and Diffa regions of Niger Republic.

The formation of a military base, according to the source remained most viable option in containing the increasingly strength of the sect, who are getting training, support and other logistic support in the un-policed deserts that stretch from Algeria and Mauritania up to Niger and Chad.

The source who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “It has become imperative for us to submit our candid position as military with sole responsibility of preserving Nigeria’s sovereignty. The terrorists find their way into Borno and Yobe via our porous borders. And their main planning and training is in the desert, afterwards they sneak into their camps inside Nigeria and so instead of waiting, we are proposing that we have full military base in the desert that would comprise both land and air operations.

“This is our submission to the government; it is dangerous waiting for them. They are becoming more sophisticated and organize by the day, and so we must move forward. Their trainees and those providing them with logistics are right inside the desert between Niger Republic and Chad.”, the source said

Justin Bieber Makes Party Guests Sign $3 Million Confidentiality Agreement

Justin Bieber threw a party on Friday (Nov. 15) and he made all his guests sign a confidentiality agreement. In a formal contract obtained by TMZ, everyone in attendance "agreed not to tweet, text, phone, Facebook, record, write or in any other manner spill the beans on what went on inside" at risk of paying the petit Canadian $3 million -- "no trial, no arguing, just pay up."

If that doesn't sound fun enough, TMZ also reported that "sheriff's deputies" (not cops, sheriff's deputies) were called three times and one of Bieber's neighbors said the authorities smelled marijuana.

That's all crazy stuff, but the most important part of this story is that it all took place at what TMZ called a "Gatsby party." And it is legitimately unclear whether that is some metaphorical way of saying it was a very big party or that Justin Bieber actually threw a themed gathering, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's American classic set in the 1920s.

All of Bieber's recent Instagrams are just of that weird PYD symbol, so it's impossible to know for sure. But you are welcome to imagine Bieber and his friends partying in flapper dresses.

Yvonne Nelson Grabs 7 Awards At ZAFAA

This lady has truly been working hard, always appearing in movies due to her incredible acting talent and is now seeing the fruit of her labour, she truly deserves all this.

The Zafaa Global Awards took place yesterday, the 16th of November at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Edgware, London. Present at the event were a host of nollywood stars such as Yvonne Nelson, AGN President - Ibinabo Fiberesima, Steve Eboh, Francis Odega, Charles Awurum, the aneke twins - Chidimma and Chidiebere,comedian Mc Shakara and Government officials and representatives such as His Excellency, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Governor of Kano State).

Yvonne Nelson together with Omawumi, palman and Majid Michel Won 7 awards last night at the ZAFAA 2013. For the price,house of gold and single and married. Congrats Yvonne.

Akon And Wizkid Alledged to Reject Dark Skinned Girls For Music Video Shoot And Request For ''Halfcastes''

Akon and Wizkid made a blunder recently and their latest article is calling out the two African performers to state their stand on the issue or be boycotted when they perform shows in Ghana...I just hope it is not true or like the write up insinuated,they should deny it and move on

According to reports, Ghanaian models were turned away because they were too dark and were told by agent the two artists were looking for "half caste" women.
I am not saying they were wrong to request for a particular lady types, but turning girls  who showed away already based on that basis was very insensitive.

A model reported on the day of the shoot some girls were turned away as the agent (or the man responsible for calling them) informed them that “they now want half cast girls”. A term used to describe girls with mixed heritage, usually ones with white blood in them.

Nigeria, where WizKid is from, and Senegal where Akon is from, are countries both flooded with girls bleaching their skin simply because of such discrimination and being made to feel ugly if dark. Not just in media and modelling, but general favours in life. Whilst there are good people in both countries trying to reverse the self esteem damage of such activities such as Adama Paris who banned skinned bleach models from the Senegalese national fashion week, Akon and Wiz Kid’s team are trying to further such acts internationally.

If this is the intentions Akon and the arrogant side kick WizKid wish to introduce to Ghana, then we will be more than glad to uninvite them. Unfortunately for these bigots, Ghana has never been a land where girls are discriminated for skin tone in any field. In such matters, it is obvious they will pass the blame onto an employee to maintain their reputation. But for any such behavior, both these artists should be boycotted until their position is clarified.

If this “half-cast” casting was truly in effect, you can all blame colonialism.

Dbanj Plans To own A Private Jet As He Misses Peter And Lola's Wedding

Dbanj is not very happy at the moment. 

He took to twitter to let out his frustration for missing the traditional wedding ceremony between Peter and Lola Omotayo. 

He blamed it on the lack of flights from South Africa to Nigeria.