Waje Opens Up On Picture Showing Her Unclad

A lot of comments followed singer Waje’s unclad picture which surfaced online recently, with many fans asking ‘why’. Waje has explained that the said picture was not only an abstract, but also part of her new video concept.

Waje says the picture is a scene in her new single titled I Wish, released during the week.

“CHANGE… And How To Be A Part Of It” Read Banky W’s Inspiring Speech at the 5th Annual Bola Tinubu’s Colloquium

At the 5th Annual Bola Tinubu Colloquium, which held last week in Lagos, Nigerian award winning singer Banky W was one of the guest speakers and he delivered a moving speech.

The speech titled “CHANGE… and how to be a part of it” explored the different circumstances of oppression and corruption in the society and how change can be possible if the people decide that enough is enough.

Coldest Easter Sunday in 100 YEARS: Temperatures plummet to -12C as Britain faces another week of bitter weather

The icy Easter weekend has been declared the coldest in 100 years and forecasters have warned the cold snap will continue for the rest of the week.

Despite welcoming in British summer time, temperatures plummeted to -12.4C last night in Braemar in Aberdeenshire, while South Newington in Oxfordshire dropped to -5C.
The Met Office confirmed it could be the coldest Easter Sunday morning in 100 years.

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Nelson Mandela :Third hospital visit since December after having gallstones and lung infection

Nelson Mandela was expected to spend a fourth day in hospital in South Africa today recovering from pneumonia.

Doctors in Pretoria removed pleural fluid from his lungs yesterday to ease his breathing, but worries continue for the health of the frail 94-year-old. The former South African president suffers from a recurring lung condition as the result of tuberculosis contracted during his 27 years’ imprisonment on Robben Island by the apartheid government.

Mr Mandela spent 18 days in hospital over the Christmas period with a respiratory infection, and also had gallstones removed. He has spent three periods in hospital over the past four months.

Yesterday, South African presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said that Mr Mandela was ‘responding well and is in good spirits’.
He said fluid had been tapped from his lungs and that he would remain under observation. The president's office thanked all who have prayed for Mr Mandela and his

Heart-stopping moment Good Samaritan leaped onto subway tracks to save man, 63, who fell - as other passengers stood and watched

The incredible moment a Good Samaritan fearlessly leaped onto live subway tracks to save a 63-year-old man who had fallen as others stood around helplessly watching has been captured on video.
Christopher Knafelc, 32, was sitting several yards away at a North Philadelphia subway station on Thursday afternoon when he saw what appeared to be a man tumble off the platform.

Shocking sight: Christopher Knafelc, 32, was sitting on a bench, far left, at the North Philadelphia subway station on Thursday when he saw a man walk straight off the platform several yards away, right

Rescue: Without a moment's hesitation Mr Knafelc hurried to the platform's edge and jumped down after the man as a crowd began to gather above

Aware: The 32-year-old estimated having five to 10 minutes before the next train came but also was able to alert someone to stop all oncoming traffic, Of all the people standing around, some just feet away, Mr Knafelc was the only one to not only rush to his aid, but immediately jump down beside him - a man he didn't know. 'I jumped down. He was in pain. He was in agony,' Mr Knafelc said.

'I knew I had about five to 10 minutes until another train,' he said. 'I told the guy in the booth to suspend southbound trains. I already had a plan in mind if a train came to roll underneath.'

As they waited for rescue crews to arrive, with the train traffic securely halted around them, he says he tried to keep the man's head and neck stable in the meantime. 'I kept him talking. I said are you all right? What hurts? He didn't thank me but I know he was thankful,' he told CBS Philadelphia.

'In remembrance of Thy most sorrowful Passion': Jesus crucified in Trafalgar Square as thousands watch Good Friday re-enactment

A group of actors marked Good Friday by re-enacting the crucifixion of Christ in a passion play in London's Trafalgar Square.  The square was packed with thousands of onlookers commemorating the day Jesus is believed to have been killed by the Romans, two days before miraculously rising from the dead on Easter Sunday.

Brisk temperatures did not deter the audience from experiencing the time-honoured tradition of the passion play.

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Kim Jong Un reveals his 'U.S. mainland strike plan'

North Korea today released photographs of Kim Jong Un inside his military command centre signing the order to put rockets on standby to attack the U.S. mainland. The news came on the same day that the country announced it was in a 'state of war' with neighbouring country South Korea.

The pictures, which appeared in the state-run Rodong newspaper, show Kim surrounded by his generals, large-scale maps and diagrams during an 'emergency meeting' at an undisclosed location.
A chart marked 'U.S. mainland strike plan' appears to show missile trajectories that the NK News web site estimates targets Hawaii, Washington DC, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas.

Which Way Forward On Fuel Subsidy?

"We cannot continue to waste resources meant for a greater number of Nigerians to subsidise the affluent middle class, who are the main beneficiaries (of fuel subsidy). We believe that as we progress, government is going to continue to enlighten Nigerians on the need to remove fuel subsidy" -President Goodluck Jonathan - January 2012

"Finally, for the avoidance of doubt and at the risk of being repetitive, this administration is not considering the issue of removal of fuel subsidy in the nearest future and certainly will not embark on any such programme without extensive consultations and engagements across the various segments, interests and stakeholders in the Nigerian polity -Doyin Okupe (SSA to President Jonathan on Public Affairs) - March 2013

Okocha’s wife steps out..

Former captain of the Super Eagles, Austin Jay Jay Okocha and his wife Nkechi, were guests at a dinner organised for nominees of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites recently.

For Okocha who has been visible on the social scene, not a few people were delighted to see his wife who has been hibernating for a while now. The mother of two looked ravishing.

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Are We Ready ? Labour Plans Another “Occupy Nigeria” over Fuel Subsidy

Organized labour said it would on April 10 embark on another nationwide mass protests and organized civil disobedience to press home their resentment for the planned increase in the prices of petroleum products.
This could be a repeat of the mass action that paralysed the nation following the fuel price hike on January 1, 2012 and forced the government to back down.

Most Nigeria also believe that another fuel price hike would mean an end to the social contract of the federal government with Nigerians since fuel subsidy is the only social welfare scheme that is operational. But organised labour was reacting to President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement last week in Lagos that the government would still remove fuel subsidy after due consultations with Nigerians.

Oh Not Again: Chris Brown says he is 'no longer with' Rihanna

He gushed in an interview on Tuesday that Rihanna was 'a wonderful person' for accepting him back after he beat her.

But fast forward a few days later and things appeared to have changed between Chris Brown and the singer.The 23-year-old revealed during an interview with Los Angeles hip hop station Power 106 on Friday that he and Rihanna have called it quits.

US President Obama praises African leaders for democratic and economic gains

U.S. President Barack Obama says Africa is strengthening democratic rule and making economic strides, and that the United States will be a partner for achieving further progress. President Obama spoke after meeting at the White House with the leaders of Cape Verde, Malawi, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.

Obama says improved governance is taking root in Africa, as evidenced by the nations whose leaders sat with him in the Oval Office.

Henry Okah Bags 24-Year Sentence

"Effectively, the accused [Okah] is therefore sentenced to 24 years imprisonment," Judge Neels Claassen said as he handed down sentence.

On 21 January, Okah was found guilty on 13 counts of terrorism, including engaging in terrorist activities, conspiracy to engage in terrorist activities, and delivering, placing, and detonating an explosive device.

Celebrity Charity Auction!!

Nigerian Celebrities are joining forces with Nigeria’s #1 eCommerce community for buying and selling, Kaymu.com.ng to help make a difference in the lives of motherless children. This initiative

was pioneered by Kaymu to commensurate the launch of the eCommerce.












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Sandra Okagbue reacts to Wedding News

Model Sandra Uche Okagbue has reacted to reports that she is dating Mikel Obi.

According to her, “This is to inform the general public that the current stories foretelling a proposed wedding between I, Sandra Okagbue, and Mikel Obi, is entirely incorrect. There has never been such a proposal between either of us let alone an agreement, or even a wedding date as rumored. “There is no truth in the reports that Mikel Obi and I are getting married.”

“There have been too many false stories about me in the papers, and several blogs. My name has been linked with several people whom I am supposedly familiarly linked with. Some of these false reports even went as far as claiming that my family house was bought by these imaginary suitors. This is disheartening. I come from a reputable royal family and, we are a hardworking people. We have achieved all we have through faith in God and hard work.”

“I will like to implore the respectable ladies and gentlemen of the press to please always officially verify whatever information they would like to publish about me before publishing.”

“Thank you for your usual support.”

Woods Wins at Bay Hill, Returns To No. 1

He's back — atop the world golf rankings. Tiger Woods, who has spent 623 weeks at No. 1 in the world, will return to the top spot for the first time in 29 months after his victory Monday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

"I think it's been years since I've hit the ball this consistently day in and day out," Woods said.

Woods held off Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose in the continuation of the final round, which was halted Sunday when wind, rain and lightning forced a suspension of play. Woods and Fowler had played two holes Sunday, and Woods led by three shots when they teed off at No. 3 on Monday.

Another BIG Wedding: Mikel Obi Set To Wed

Super Eagles and Chelsea FC midfield lynchpin John Obi Mikel and a previous Miss Delta Soap Beauty Pageant Winner Sandra Okagbue are confirmed to be joined in holy matrimony.

After going steady for about 3 years, the two love pups have made a firm decision to make their relationship legal; they’ve fixed their introduction for Sunday, March 31 2013 at Sandra’s family home in Onitsha.

Reports from close friends of the couple say the news is no news as they’ve both been cohabiting as live-in lovers at Mikel’s UK home.

So we pressed further. Where did the love strike its first blow?  Right here in Nigeria when Mikel was on a visit to       the country. They met, said hello, and fell love.
Family sources say the union has their full blessing, and this is in no small way connected to the generousity of Mikel Obi to the girl’s family.

Julius Agwu “Laff 4 Christ’s Sake” Show in Port Harcourt this Good Friday

After staging a spectacular Festival of Love Valentine show in Abuja, one of Nigeria’s top comedians Julius Agwu will be live in Port Harcourt for another edition of Laff 4 Christ’s Sake.

The event which is billed to take place at the Aztech Arcum, will kick off at 6 PM and feature musical performances by Frank Edwards, Tim Godfrey and the Extreme Crew, Afi Douglas and Freke Umoh as well as comic performances by MC Abbey, Owen Gee, Dan D’Humorous, Senator and Buchi.

Speaking on the upcoming event, Julius Agwu says it is another opportunity for him to thank God for his talents. “ I want to use this event to say a big thank you to Almighty GOD who gave me the talent, nurtured it and led me from Port-Harcourt to Lagos where my career grow globally. So I want Rivers and the entire South-South people to join me in thanksgiving to God who oils my wheel of creativity and ingenuity, as I also thank him as I celebrate my 40 years on earth. GOD’s grace is what has kept me going, and I want to use this event to seek His renewed Grace in my life and career.” It promises to be fun, be sure to come with your friends and family.

Nigeria Racing Eagle Making A Debut in the World of Motorsports!

For the Gran Turismo Lovers Check this out...On Friday 8th March 2013 Nigeria Racing Eagle officially unveiled its drivers at the impressive London’s west-end venue VANILLA. The drivers who would be competing alongside other teams at the British GT Series for the 2013 season are ex Formula One Red Bull test driver Adrian Zaugg and Paris based Christian Ebong. The other drivers unveiled on the day are Sam Collins, Gugu Zulu and the junior drivers, Nathan Wright and Ovie Iroro. The event was attended by people from the Motorsport circle and fans.

Phyno Is the “Man Of The Year” Releases New Single

Phyno‘s rise is nothing short of meteoric as he has put Igbo Indigenous Rap on the map and single-handedly carries the mantle. After three successful singles, the “Ghost Mode” rapper is here with “Man Of The Year” (Obago) 

Wizkid And EME

News on The Street is that Wizkid will soon be returning to his former music label, EME Music Group, this is according to a reliable industry source.

The source revealed to me exclusively that Wizkid and EME bosses have been going back and forth for the last couple of weeks through their lawyers trying to agree on new terms of them working together again. "Wizkid leaving EME was just his way of pushing the bosses at the label to take him seriously and increase his earning percentage. When he joined EME he wasn't a star but then he became a mega star and was making a lot of money for the label and they still didn't increase his earning percentage so he took a walk. Now they are working on a new contract that will favour Wizkid." The source said I hear in the new contract being drafted, EME will not take a dime from Wizkid's international deals. When they start working together again, remember you read it here first! :-)

Wonder How Ghanaian Music Star Samini Feels About This: P-Square’s “Alingo” Hits Number 1 On MTV Base Official Naija Top 10

No Idea is original there is nothing new under the sun, it’s never what you do but how its done. from Dare's Young Man Ft Trybes Men...

This week, there weren’t any new arrivals on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10, the definitive new chart of Nigerian contemporary music. Nonetheless, P-Square‘s “Alingo” is now number one,

Nigeria’s Squandered Opportunity By Joel Brinkley-LA Times

Just outside President Goodluck Jonathan's office sat 17 ambulances, just in case he or one of his aides fell ill. They were seldom if ever used.

No actual health-care facility nationwide had as many, and in fact a few still have none at all. But as soon as a Nigerian newspaper took a photo of the ambulances and published a story about them, they suddenly disappeared -- probably to an underground garage.

DJ Xclusive

His the official EME disc jockey,a graduate of Financial Computing from the Brunel University UK, DJ Xclusive recently posted this picture of himself on his instagram page with the caption, ‘The past and the present’. I guess the Talented turntable player, whose real name is Rotimi Alakija wants us to know that he has always been handsome even as a little child. Born and raised in the UK, the DJ, producer and artiste besides his affiliation with EME, he also works as an On Air Radio DJ for Cool Fm 96.9 Lagos and is warming up for the release of his mixtape with the first single, ‘No Time’ featuring May D, Skales and Tillaman

Whats He Up To.....

Big question there but don’t fret, the Nigerian top shot rapper is only fooling around… Ice Prince scared his thousands of fans on social network Instagram and Twitter when he posted a picture where he was pointing a nine-millimeter pistol to his head while in the US. ‘Murder i Wrote…… #MovieShit #DMV‘, he added along with the photo. A host of concerned comments immediately followed but Ice Prince doused fears when he responded ‘film trick’. He later deleted the photo. The rapper hit Austin, Dallas last weekend for the South by Southwest (SXSW) film, interactive, and music festivals and conferences going on this March. He is currently in Baltimore but will be heading back to Africa in a minute, for an upcoming concert

Britain Faces Perfect Winter Storm

Its going to be a White Ester as Winter's fightback is set to continue throughout the week,as Britain prepares itself for freezing temperatures and dangerous ice,Power cuts and travel disruption continue to blight Britain today, as parts of the country saw flurries of snow on another bitterly cold day.

Crisis In Davido’s HKN Gang: B Red, Sinarambo Might Leave Soon

Family isn’t everything after all… Nigerian Entertainment Today has gathered, from multiple sources, that there is major crisis in the HKN Gang; the popular record label that attained overwhelming fame and success in 2012 may have been bitten by the recent ‘break up’ bug and might lose two of it’s popular acts B Red and Sinarambo.

After working together as a music crew for close to a decade, there are very strong indications that popstar Davido ‘Davido‘ Adeleke is parting ways with his pop singing cousins (his father’s elder brother’s sons)

Jesse Jagz leaves Chocolate City

© MTV Base Jesse Jagz has left Chocolate City Music. 

According to a statement published by NotJustOk.com, he left the stable voluntarily. "After my initial two year contractual agreement with Chocolate City, I do not wish to renew my contract with them and as such have proceeded to continue my music career with my new team at Jesse Jagz Nation. I still maintain a cordial relationship with the management of Chocolate City and my former label mates and l wish them the best in all their future endeavors", the statement reads. His sophomore album is set to drop in July.

David Beckham Slips Over As He Takes A Free-Kick

He is so famous for taking the perfect free kick that he has had a film and a musical made about his talent. However, David Beckham was left feeling rather embarrassed as he slipped over and landed on his Beck-side while demonstrating his sublime technique.

The 37-year-old dropped to the ground in front of a group of young Chinese footballers as he continued his Far East tour as part of his his five-day ambassadorial visit to China.

Picture Updates From 2face & Annie's Wedding In Dubai

The Fairy tail wedding Of 2face and Annie,

Britain Wakes Up To FIVE INCHES Snow,100 Flood Alerts Issued

The UK is braced for another day of treacherous weather with the combination of ice, snow, sleet and rain resulting in perilous travel conditions.

More than two inches of snow is expected to cover parts of England, Scotland and Wales from London northwards today, with heavy showers and sleet hitting the south-east.

“Vehicles with Tinted Glasses will be Seized” – Inspector General of Police

For a while now, there has been a law in Nigeria that prohibits driving with tinted glasses. Although most road users haven’t taken it seriously, it seems the Police is ready to enforce the law and begin seizing such vehicles.

Yesterday, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar directed state Commissioners of Police and Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to seize vehicles with tinted glasses and prosecute their owners in line with extant laws.

On The Exit of An Icon:Wole Soyinka & J.P. Clark release Joint Statement on Achebe’s Death linking it to Kano Bombings

Yesterday, we were shocked to hear about the death of Nigeria’s literary icon, Chinua Achebe.
The renowned novelist, poet, and author of the classic novel, ‘Things Fall Apart‘ passed away in Boston, U.S.A and since then, tributes and condolences have been pouring in.

2Face Idibia – A Celebrity Love Story

“He was my first love and he has my heart completely” – Annie Idibia.....The Firey tail come true love story of 2Face & Annie Idibia is certainly not a new one. Nonetheless, it’s one that, cliche as it sounds, surmounts all doubt that love conquers all.

But, how did it all start? When did this roller coaster ride of friendships, Ex-relationships, break-ups and make-ups; children and ‘baby mamas’ turn to a Nigerian love story? How did this celebrity love story begin ?

Omawumi Returns with “The Lasso Of Truth”, her Sophomore Album | View Album Artwork & Track List

Omawumi‘s album, “Lasso of Truth” is on the streets at your neighbourhood vendor,

Most mothers who struggle to breastfeed WILL be providing enough milk for their baby, say experts

In the new study, all of the affected babies were admitted to hospital. But they had all been discharged within two weeks, having put on weight and without having suffered any lasting damage.

Dr Oddie said: ‘Measures such as early initiation of breastfeeding, skilled helpers observing and supporting women breastfeeding and targeting help in cases where feeding is difficult…will both support the initiative of breastfeeding in general and find cases where a more serious problem may be developing.

‘As far as I’m concerned the answer isn’t more formula feeding, but better support for breastfeeding from the outset.

‘In only a few cases were there special features of the baby [such as a cleft palate] that made it likely that there would be a severe feeding problem.’


In the new study, all of the affected babies were admitted to hospital. But they had all been discharged within two weeks, having put on weight and without having suffered any lasting damage.

Dr Oddie said: ‘Measures such as early initiation of breastfeeding, skilled helpers observing and supporting women breastfeeding and targeting help in cases where feeding is difficult…will both support the initiative of breastfeeding in general and find cases where a more serious problem may be developing.

‘As far as I’m concerned the answer isn’t more formula feeding, but better support for breastfeeding from the outset.

‘In only a few cases were there special features of the baby [such as a cleft palate] that made it likely that there would be a severe feeding problem.’


In the new study, all of the affected babies were admitted to hospital. But they had all been discharged within two weeks, having put on weight and without having suffered any lasting damage.

Dr Oddie said: ‘Measures such as early initiation of breastfeeding, skilled helpers observing and supporting women breastfeeding and targeting help in cases where feeding is difficult…will both support the initiative of breastfeeding in general and find cases where a more serious problem may be developing.

‘As far as I’m concerned the answer isn’t more formula feeding, but better support for breastfeeding from the outset.

‘In only a few cases were there special features of the baby [such as a cleft palate] that made it likely that there would be a severe feeding problem.’



    

In the new study, all of the affected babies were admitted to hospital. But they had all been discharged within two weeks, having put on weight and without having suffered any lasting damage.

Dr Oddie said: ‘Measures such as early initiation of breastfeeding, skilled helpers observing and supporting women breastfeeding and targeting help in cases where feeding is difficult…will both support the initiative of breastfeeding in general and find cases where a more serious problem may be developing.

‘As far as I’m concerned the answer isn’t more formula feeding, but better support for breastfeeding from the outset.

‘In only a few cases were there special features of the baby [such as a cleft palate] that made it likely that there would be a severe feeding problem.’

Car Airbag Kills 6 Year-Old Girl

If as a parent or a child caregiver, you’ve ever been casual about putting a child below 12 years-old in the front passenger seat of a car, please be more careful next time.

 

     
A recent accident in Asaba, Delta state, which resulted in the death of a six year-old girl has brought about a wake-up call on the dangers of putting children below the age of 12 years in the front passenger seat while driving.

Chizurum Gloria Emmanuel was killed on her way back from school when her mother who was driving the car, got involved in an accident.

Guardian reports that she was in the car with her three brothers. Here is an excerpt from the story on how the accident happened:

What was supposed to be a happy homeward journey ended in tragedy when an impatient motorist suddenly tried to beat the vehicle in her front, a Toyota Corolla at the U-turn opposite St. Patrick’s College. In an attempt to avoid hitting the car, the driver suddenly stepped on the break pedal. A panicky Mrs. Emmanuel attempted stepping on her break pedal, too, so as not to collide with the car in her front but it was too late.

Tried as she could, she still lightly hit the bumper of the vehicle, and then the airbag burst. She heard a noise and the car, an Audi saloon screeched to a halt. She turned to her right and saw the only daughter in a family of four children who was sitting in the front seat writhing in pains. The Primary Two girl had a cut on her neck and was bleeding profusely from the nose.

She was rushed to the nearby Federal Medical Centre (FMC) which was just a few meters away from the scene of the accident. They tried resuscitating her with oxygen but sadly, few minutes after she was brought in, she gave up.

According to her grieving father who spoke to Guardian, Chizurum was an intelligent and obedient girl who never got in anybody’s way and always took the first position in her class.

A source at the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), however, explained to Guardian that the airbag must have expired, as the impact of the accident couldn’t have been serious enough to trigger off the airbag. He added that it was advisable to check a car’s airbags 10 years after installation and to avoid putting children below the age of 12 in the front passenger seat as they are not mature enough to withstand the impact of burst airbags, should an accident happen. Motorist must always use their seat belts, he concluded.

Her death is very sad and we pray that her soul rests in peace.

Kabiru Sokoto in court today

The ex-Boko Haram leader appeared at a Federal High Court in Abuja today. Sokoto is accused of masterminding the 2011 Christmas Day church bombing in Niger State, which left more than 20 people dead. His trial was stalled today due to negligence on the part of the prosecuting lawyers.

Young Global Leader’s List at the World Economic Forum 2013

The Young Global Leader nomination has been described as “recognition of your record of professional accomplishments, your commitment to society and your potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through your inspiring leadership”.

The community of the Young Global Leaders is “a global network of peers from diverse backgrounds and fields, with the goal of significantly impacting world affairs and shaping the global agenda.” It is a forum for young leaders to be a voice for the future and change agents for positive action.

Every year, the World Economic Forum bestows the honor of Young Global Leader on distinguished individuals below are 40 African in general who have been honored.

Tara Fela-Durotoye,Founder, House of Tara, Nigeria;
Cobhams Asuquo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions, Nigeria;
Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Founder and Chairman First Atlantic Semiconductors and Microelectronics Nigeria;
Amy Jadesimi ,Managing director LADOL Nigeria
Ola Orekunrin, Founder The Flying Doctors, Nigeria;
Marieme Jamme, Founder, SpotOne Global Solutions Senegal;
Jesmane Boggenpoel, Founder and Director Harvest Advisory Services South Africa;
Andrew Kuper, President and Founder LeapFrog Investments Ltd South Africa;
Lindiwe Mazibuko,  Parliamentary Leader, Democratic Alliance (DA) South Africa;
James Mwangi, Global Managing Partner, Dalberg South Africa;
Alex Okosi, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa (formerly MTV Networks Africa), South Africa;
January Yusuf Makamba, Deputy Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Tanzania;
Rosebell Kagumire, Journalist and Communications Consultant, Africans Act for Africa, Uganda;
Monica Musonda, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Java Foods Ltd;
Marc Wabi, Senior Special Adviser to the President Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie, Côte d’Ivoire;
Solomon Assefa, Research Scientist IBM;
Thomas J. Watson, Research Center, Ethiopia;
Dorcas Gachari, Chief Executive Officer, Openworld Ltd, Kenya;
Saran Kaba Jones, Founder and Executive Director, FACE Africa, Liberia;
Nishan Degnarain, Senior Economic Adviser to the Minister of Finance.

My Oga At The Top

Obafaiye Shem, the Lagos state commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) has been temporarily suspended following the now famous “My Oga At The Top” comment which went viral after his embarrassing ordeal at the Channels Television breakfast programme – Sunrise Daily.

Vanguard reports that he was suspended after pressure emanated from the supervising ministry over his conduct at the interview in Lagos.

During the interview, the Lagos commandant could not mention the name of his organisation’s website and the name of his boss whom he referred to as “My Oga At The Top”.

Shem tried to cover up his ignorance of his organization’s website by saying that it would be revealed by his Oga at the top. The video which has gone viral has sparked a T-shirt campaign and a music video. The original video has also been remixed and a game called “My Oga At The Top” has been created by Kuluya.com.

Meanwhile, it has also been reported that Shem’s wife forced her way into Channels TV studio yesterday to protest bitterly to the chairman of Channels, the embarrassment the viral video has caused her family. According to Brimtime.com, she said that her kids were being ridiculed at school by their peers and that neighbours and fellow market women make jest of her daily. She also added that her husband hardly sleeps at night again because of the terrible embarrassment the video has caused him.

Since the video went viral, almost every joke cracked in the country is laced with a tinge of “My Oga At The Top”. On BBM, Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, Radio and TV; you are reminded of the phrase every where you turn. It is no wonder that Shem’s family is now at the receiving end of the taunts.

But then, do you think Nigerians are taking this joke too far? Should we ease off a bit on this joke and let it just rest?

Whats your take on this

The Truth About The Prado SUV from Akwa Ibom Gov

2face and Annie Idibia got a brand new Toyota Prado SUV from the Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, as wedding gift. The state government today released a photo showing Annie and 2face being presented with the SUV by the state's commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah.  The generous wedding gift from the governor caused a lot of tongue to wag online forcing the Akwa Ibom State government to release a statement defending it. See their statement after the cut...

Not only did governor Akpabio give them an SUV, he also promised to fund the traveling expenses of 20 of Annie's family members to their Dubai wedding.


Following spurious and false speculations in the social media concerning the wedding gift by Governor Godswill Akpabio to Mrs. Annie Innocent Idibia, née Macaulay, I wish to state as follows:

That the Governor of Akwa Ibom State Chief Godswill Akpabio, donated ONE Prado jeep to Mrs. Annie Innocent Idibia, nee Macaulay a daughter of Akwa Ibom State and renowned artist during her traditional marriage at Eket.

That the State Governor as a token of support for the couple promised to fund the traveling expenses (economy return tickets) for only 20 relatives of Mrs. Annie Idibia Macaulay to Dubai, where the couple have chosen to wed.

“That looking carefully at the surrounding events in perspective, Mrs. Annie Idibia, nee Macaulay is a daughter of Akwa Ibom State and the gift of a Prado SUV from her governor is only a gesture of love and goodwill. Her resolve to stand by her husband on his journey right from his days of youthful beginnings to stardom even in the face of challenges was commendable and a true attribute of the Akwa Ibom women.

“That It is however unbecoming that mischief makers and enemies of progress have decided to inflame the social media with incongruous reports that the State Government is sponsoring an entourage of party supporters to the wedding in Dubai, when in fact the Government is only sponsoring the travel expenses of twenty of her family members at an estimated cost of roughly Three Million Naira (N3,000,000.00) only.

“I wish to therefore urge members of the public to discountenance the misrepresentations made out of a well intentioned act of the governor.”

The state commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah.

Ghanaian Music Star Samini takes on Nigerian Super Duo P-Square! Listen to Samini – Azonto (Alingo Cover)

On Samini‘s new joint, “Azonto”, the Ghanaian Dancehall artiste calls out P-Square on their dance moves for their smashing hit single, “Alingo”. As he covers an instrumental, almost a replica of the original, he sings:

“…the name sounds like azonto, the dance kind of look like azonto, so please tell me something I don’t know…”

He also goes on to sing:

“…no be lie, you know say these guys be my guys, but i know say garri no be rice, so please try show me what be right…”

Last time we heard of Samini was when he was the guest star on MTV’s Big Friday Show’s Ghana Special with Basketmouth and before then, on his Nigeria-Ghana collaboration with Wizkid, “Time Bomb”.

What do you think?

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio Becomes Pope Francis

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became the 266th Roman Catholic pontiff Wednesday, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936.

He was a son of Italian immigrants and his father was a railroad worker.

The new leader of 1.2 billion Catholics chose to be known as Pope Francis. He is the first Latin American leader of the Church.

Latin America is home to the world's largest concentration of Catholics, with Brazil and Mexico having the largest Catholic populations.

Pope Francis studied liberal arts in Santiago, Chile, and in 1960 earned a degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of Buenos Aires.

He was ordained a priest in 1969, and is part of the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits. Before becoming a cardinal in 2001, he served as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires from 1998.

As a priest and a cardinal he became known for his simple lifestyle, personal humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to social justice

Its Kim Kardashian

Is too much exercise bad for pregnant women? I ask because pregnant Kim Kardashian was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after she felt ill. She thought she was having a miscarriage.

She was discharged a few hours later with her doctor supposedly telling her to slow down with the amount of exercise she's doing.

Kim is believed to be working out seven days a week and working with two different trainers in a bid to keep the pregnancy weight gain under control.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

You all know the drill, he is guilty until proven innocent...in my books, that is! Hehe. Because really, his explanation of the events that took place that early morning of February 14th makes absolutely no sense to me. He aimed to kill..aimed being the imperative word here! If you shoot four times through a door at an intruder, it's possible you will miss the shots because you can't see who you are firing at. But in this case all the bullets hit Reeva, meaning he aimed at her, so enough with the BS that it was an accident. He experienced a few minutes of madness, killed and now regrets it. Abuse me all you want, me I haf talk my own.

Worst birthday' ever... The morning after the night before :Justin Bieber

It was meant to be the best birthday bash ever for Justin Bieber, surrounded by his best friends and his rumoured love interest the 19-year-old descended on the clubs of London.

But after best friend Jaden Smith, 14, and a sultry Ella-Paige Roberts Clarke, 17, were refused entry to the swanky Cirque Du Soir nightclub on Friday night it all went downhill for the Baby singer.
On Saturday morning Justin was seen leaving his hotel looking melancholy in a grey tracksuit with rumored girlfriend Ella-Paige Roberts Clarke following in his wake.

Worst birthday: Justin leaves his hotel after tweeting about his evening with rumoured girlfriend Ella-Paige Roberts Clarke trailing in his wake wearing the same clothes as the evening before Justin may have been wearing a grey tracksuit but aspiring singer Ella-Paige was still wearing the same clothes she had on the evening before, a red jacket and tight black dress.
Her hair looked unkempt as she left the hotel to hoards of screaming Bieber fans and the teenager looked tired, perhaps because the Beauty And A Beat singer took his party back to the hotel.

Justin reportedly forked out £10,000 for a circus themed bash in London and invited 20 friends to join him in the capital but the party had to be cut short after the star's entourage clashed with security staff at the Cirque du Soir club, according to E! News.

Not a happy superstar: Justin Bieber leaving his London Hotel today followed by his rumoured girlfriend Ella-Paige He had tweeted before hand saying: 'Gonna be fun tonight. Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes. 19!'
However he later posted: 'Worst birthday.'The Canadian star was only in the popular night club for a few minutes before they left and they were later seen heading off to McDonald's before returning to posh hotel, The Langham, where he is staying during his time in the UK.

The singer's birthday was further ruined after he discovered his friend Lil Twist was pulled over by police while being behind the wheel of his Fisker Karma.


Madness: The tour bus struggles to get on the move on Saturday morning

TMZ reported the rapper had been stopped after making an unsafe lane change in the expensive sports car which costs over £100,000. A spokesperson for the Cirque Du Soir confirmed that the party were refused entry because some of the guests were underage. He said: 'We, like all clubs in London, operate a strict age policy. As a few of the members of the party were under the suitable age of 18, the security team at Cirque Du Soir, London, clearly explained this rule and refused entry to the club for anyone who could not provide us with adequate proof of age.

The party: Justin's rumoured squeeze Ella-Paige Roberts Clarke and his best friend Jaden Smith also attended the bash but the party ended early when the pair who at 17 and 14 are both underage, were refused entry
'Justin Bieber visits Cirque Du Soir regularly, and he and his friends are always welcome, as long the members of the group are legally old enough to enter the club. This was simply a matter of regulation that we must adhere to.'Jaden is 14-years-old, four years away from the legal drinking age of 18.Ella-Paige, who at 17-year-old is also underage, dressed up for the evening wearing a tiny LBD and a bright red jacket.