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Monday, 30 September 2013
Family Tragedy, Daughter And Husband Kill Mother.
A two-decade family feud came to a violent end when a man shot dead the two home invaders that killed his wife and son, not knowing the assailants included his long-estranged daughter, authorities said Sunday.
Though the investigation of Friday's shootings continues, authorities said it appears Josephine and Jeffrey Ruckinger planned to murder her family at their rural central Pennsylvania home — but it remains unclear what exactly led to the deadly confrontation.
"They parked at the bottom of a long driveway, and walked up, heavily armed," said Cambria County District Attorney Kelly Callihan.
Josephine Ruckinger was armed with a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun and her husband had a Derringer pistol and a .22-caliber semi-automatic handgun as they approached the Frew family home in Ashville, about 40 miles southwest of State College, according to investigators.
Though the investigation of Friday's shootings continues, authorities said it appears Josephine and Jeffrey Ruckinger planned to murder her family at their rural central Pennsylvania home — but it remains unclear what exactly led to the deadly confrontation.
"They parked at the bottom of a long driveway, and walked up, heavily armed," said Cambria County District Attorney Kelly Callihan.
Josephine Ruckinger was armed with a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun and her husband had a Derringer pistol and a .22-caliber semi-automatic handgun as they approached the Frew family home in Ashville, about 40 miles southwest of State College, according to investigators.
Pet Pit Bull Saves Family From House Fire
The above picture shows a 9-month-old pit bull terrier who saved his family from an early morning fire,trhe pit bull got as much as 30% of his body burned in the process, but veterinarians said Friday they hope to send him home in two to three days.
At about 2 a.m. Thursday, Onyx began barking so loudly that he awakened his family, and Trevor Myres, Sierra Plair and their two sons were able to get out of their house here safely. But when Myres found Onyx yelping on the patio outside, he noticed that the dog was on fire.
At about 2 a.m. Thursday, Onyx began barking so loudly that he awakened his family, and Trevor Myres, Sierra Plair and their two sons were able to get out of their house here safely. But when Myres found Onyx yelping on the patio outside, he noticed that the dog was on fire.
Inside Cafes And Shops Of Kenyan Massacre Mall Where 67 People Were Killed
These chilling photographs show how shops were abandoned in the aftermath of the Nairobi mall massacre which left 67 people dead and dozens more missing.
Carts full of goods were left standing in Westgate Mall as shoppers fled for their lives when jihadi terrorists rushed the building and started gunning down customers.
The photographs show how people apparently dropped bags on the ground as they made their escape, forming a disturbing portrait of the moment chaos broke out
One popular restaurant, Artcaffe, still has purses and handbags on the tables, as well as empty bottles of beer, making it look as if customers had only left for a minute.
But in other shops the floors are covered in broken glass, hinting at the violence which broke out at the mall on September 21.
Boko Haram Murdered 50 Sleeping College Students
A bloody weekend it was inYobe and Borno states, where the fundamentalist Islamist sect, Boko Haram, killed at least 54 people
While 50 of them were students of the School of Agriculture, Guijba in Yobe State, four were travellers who were accosted on the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road on Saturday evening by the insurgents.
Investigations revealed that the Boko Haram members attacked the College of Agriculture situated along the Guijba-Damaturu Road at 12 midnight when most of the students were already asleep.
A security source confided in one of our correspondents that 50 students were killed by the insurgents who wielded guns, swords and knives. But the state government put the casualty at 40.
It was further stated that several other students, who were lucky to have escaped the killings with different degrees of injuries, were taken to the emergency ward of the general hospital.
While 50 of them were students of the School of Agriculture, Guijba in Yobe State, four were travellers who were accosted on the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road on Saturday evening by the insurgents.
Investigations revealed that the Boko Haram members attacked the College of Agriculture situated along the Guijba-Damaturu Road at 12 midnight when most of the students were already asleep.
A security source confided in one of our correspondents that 50 students were killed by the insurgents who wielded guns, swords and knives. But the state government put the casualty at 40.
It was further stated that several other students, who were lucky to have escaped the killings with different degrees of injuries, were taken to the emergency ward of the general hospital.
Pope John Paul II,To Be Declared A Saint
Popes John Paul II & John XXIII will be declared as saints next year, current Pope Francis has announced.
Francis announced the date during a meeting with cardinals inside the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, and said the canonization is set for April 27, 2014.
Francis had announced in July he would canonize two of the 20th century’s most influential popes together, approving a second miracle attributed to John Paul. John XXIII has been also credited with a miracle.
The beatification of John Paul – which is a step toward sainthood – was started by his successor, Benedict XVI, after John Paul died in 2005.
The Vatican said at the time that it waived its usual five-year waiting period to begin the process because of “exceptional circumstances,” according to The Guardian.
Francis announced the date during a meeting with cardinals inside the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, and said the canonization is set for April 27, 2014.
Francis had announced in July he would canonize two of the 20th century’s most influential popes together, approving a second miracle attributed to John Paul. John XXIII has been also credited with a miracle.
The beatification of John Paul – which is a step toward sainthood – was started by his successor, Benedict XVI, after John Paul died in 2005.
The Vatican said at the time that it waived its usual five-year waiting period to begin the process because of “exceptional circumstances,” according to The Guardian.
50 Years Old Man Asked To Provide ID Before He Can Buy Alcohol At Local Morrison's Store
A father-of-three Charles Brown was asked to prove he was old enough to buy alcohol by a female cashier at a local Morrison's store.
Mr Brown, whose oldest child is 30, thought she was joking but when he told her his age she still was not convinced.
She called a manager who also insisted on seeing some ID after Mr Brown told her his age.
Morrison’s has a policy of challenging customers to prove they are over the age of 25 before they are allowed to buy alcohol.
Mr Brown, whose oldest child is 30, thought she was joking but when he told her his age she still was not convinced.
She called a manager who also insisted on seeing some ID after Mr Brown told her his age.
Morrison’s has a policy of challenging customers to prove they are over the age of 25 before they are allowed to buy alcohol.
Rihanna Releases Photos From The Set Of Her Pour It Up Music Video
On Saturday Rihanna ontinued her reign as Queen of the 'selfies' as she treated her millions of followers to a series of sizzling behind the scenes snaps from her latest music video, Pour It Up.
The 25-year-old expertly posed in two alluring 1920s flapper style outfits, including a barely-there fishnet bodysuit under which she appeared to be naked
See pics after the cut.......
N30bn Tallest Hotel in West Africa Unveiled
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, unveiled the tallest hotel in West Africa, the Intercontinental Lagos built at a cost of N30 billion.
Fashola unveiled the hotel in a ceremony also attended by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akiolu 1; ex-governor of CBN, Joseph Sanusi, and other dignitaries.
The hotel located at Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, is a 23-storey building with 358 rooms, 37 suites and a presidential suite.
The Intercontinental Lagos, a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Hotel Group, IHG, is owned by the Milan Group.
Fashola unveiled the hotel in a ceremony also attended by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akiolu 1; ex-governor of CBN, Joseph Sanusi, and other dignitaries.
The hotel located at Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, is a 23-storey building with 358 rooms, 37 suites and a presidential suite.
The Intercontinental Lagos, a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Hotel Group, IHG, is owned by the Milan Group.
Hate Preacher Abubaker Shariff Ahmed Warns Of Attack On British Soil
A hate preacher wanted for recruiting killers to the group that massacred civilians at a mall in Nairobi warned yesterday that Britain was the next target.
Abubaker Shariff Ahmed, who is known to his followers by the nickname Makaburi, meaning graveyard, said terrorists are planning to murder innocent Britons on their mission to impose Sharia law across the world.
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, he named David Cameron as a specific target for the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, which attacked the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, last Saturday.
Asked if terror would be brought to Britain, Makaburi said: ‘Yes. The British will be targeted personally. That means tourists on the streets will be killed. You will all die.
Abubaker Shariff Ahmed, who is known to his followers by the nickname Makaburi, meaning graveyard, said terrorists are planning to murder innocent Britons on their mission to impose Sharia law across the world.
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, he named David Cameron as a specific target for the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, which attacked the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, last Saturday.
Asked if terror would be brought to Britain, Makaburi said: ‘Yes. The British will be targeted personally. That means tourists on the streets will be killed. You will all die.
Sunday, 29 September 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan Says Boko Haram Not Because Of Me
President Goodluck Jonathan in a chat said the activities of the BOK Haram sect which has devastated especially the north eastern part of the country is not because of him but is part of international global terrorist network.
Speaking on a nationwide radio/television programme Presidential media chat, President Jonathan also insisted that the House in Apo where some persons were killed by security forces had elements of Boko Haram adding that though innocent persons may have died in the exchange between security forces and the terrorists, it does not mean that innocent persons were deliberately targeted.
President Goodluck Jonathan (3rd l) answering questions from a panel of journalists during the Presidential Madia Chat at the Presidential Villa Abuja On Sunday (29/9/13).
Speaking on a nationwide radio/television programme Presidential media chat, President Jonathan also insisted that the House in Apo where some persons were killed by security forces had elements of Boko Haram adding that though innocent persons may have died in the exchange between security forces and the terrorists, it does not mean that innocent persons were deliberately targeted.
President Goodluck Jonathan (3rd l) answering questions from a panel of journalists during the Presidential Madia Chat at the Presidential Villa Abuja On Sunday (29/9/13).
Chingy - Falling Remix Feat. 2Face & May7ven
Award-winning US rap star CHINGY marks his return to the music landscape in 2013 with the massive Afrobeats remix of his latest single “Falling” featuring African music legend 2FACE and Queen of Afrobeats May7ven, which received is radio premiere across Africa and the UK over the past two days - in Nigeria on Beat FM and Cool FM, in the UK on DJ Abrantee’s Afrobeats show on Choice FM as well as on Cloud FM in Tanzania and South Africa’s YFM and Metro FM.
Ajebutter 22 Drops Two New Jamz
Remember him? he came out with the single Omo Pastor, and how his out with two new fresh Jamz, feel em below.
Bovi Makes The Hollywood Walk of Fame
All starts with a dream and reality sets in, Bovi decided to write his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, see pic above which he tweeted with the comment "Soon and very soon" Naija no dey carry last.Whether real or fake, he has made history as the first Nigerian to have a star there.
New Video: Benin City - Faithless
Faithless This is from their Album Fires in the Park, you have not heard about the group called Benin City well you should.
Kaylah From Cool FM’s Interview With Mary J Blige
American soul singer Mary J. Blige was in Nigeria recently as she performed on the 27th of September at the Sisters of Soul concert at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Cool 96.9 FM presenter Kaylah Oniwo caught up with the R&B diva and she shared tips on how young women could avoid being in the wrong relationships and how she likes to cook.
See video after the cut....
Cool 96.9 FM presenter Kaylah Oniwo caught up with the R&B diva and she shared tips on how young women could avoid being in the wrong relationships and how she likes to cook.
See video after the cut....
The White Widow Samantha Lewthwaite
She was a “shy” girl from Buckinghamshire but the name Samantha Lewthwaite is once again being linked to a global atrocity.
The media have linked her to the Kenyan shopping centre attack.
Speculation has been fuelled by the Kenyan foreign minister who said one of the militants from the Somali-based al-Shabab group was a British woman.
And suspicion was heightened when international crime agency Interpol issued a wanted persons notice for her arrest.
But the warrant – requested by the Kenyans – relates to separate terror charges dating from 2011 and is not linked to the Nairobi siege.
There has been no confirmation of Ms. Lewthwaite’s involvement, either as an attacker, organiser or fundraiser. Al-Shabab has denied that any women were involved.
Whitehall officials continue to advise caution about reports linking her to the attack, says the BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner.
A photo from a fake South African passport alleged to belong to Samantha Lewthwaite under an assumed name.
The media have linked her to the Kenyan shopping centre attack.
Speculation has been fuelled by the Kenyan foreign minister who said one of the militants from the Somali-based al-Shabab group was a British woman.
And suspicion was heightened when international crime agency Interpol issued a wanted persons notice for her arrest.
But the warrant – requested by the Kenyans – relates to separate terror charges dating from 2011 and is not linked to the Nairobi siege.
There has been no confirmation of Ms. Lewthwaite’s involvement, either as an attacker, organiser or fundraiser. Al-Shabab has denied that any women were involved.
Whitehall officials continue to advise caution about reports linking her to the attack, says the BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner.
A photo from a fake South African passport alleged to belong to Samantha Lewthwaite under an assumed name.
Abiola Was Suppose To Head The Interim Govt After The Annulment Says Babangida
This is contained in a book, Ibrahim Babangida: The Military, Politics and Power in Nigeria, written by Dan Agbese, editor-in-chief of the defunct Newswatch magazine. According to the book, Babangida said he contributed to the campaign fund of the late business mogul.
Babangida, in an interview, told Agbese that he had wanted to make Abiola the chairman of the Transitional Council because he believed he (Abiola) “enjoyed tremendous political goodwill. His name was a household name. He had the international contact and Nigeria too had a very good chance of having someone like him heading that organisation.”
He, however, claimed that his colleagues on the Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC), the country’s highest decision making body, opposed the choice of Abiola to head the council. Instead, they agreed to accept him as a member of the council.
Saturday, 28 September 2013
Stop Faking Good Sex, It May Ruin Your Marriage By Funmi Akingbade
This is one to go to bed with, hope you enjoy it.
Many couples believe that when it comes to good sex, if you can’t beat them surely you can join them. They fake everything about sex from the beginning to the end. After many rounds of faking, sex becomes predictable and discarded. Some couples fight to regain the spark back and make blue films their guiding light but yet after a while they wonder; no explosions of passion. No breathy proclamations of desire, no tumultuous climax.
How can everyone in movies be having fiery, combustible sex when we barely create a spark?
Many couples believe that when it comes to good sex, if you can’t beat them surely you can join them. They fake everything about sex from the beginning to the end. After many rounds of faking, sex becomes predictable and discarded. Some couples fight to regain the spark back and make blue films their guiding light but yet after a while they wonder; no explosions of passion. No breathy proclamations of desire, no tumultuous climax.
How can everyone in movies be having fiery, combustible sex when we barely create a spark?
Mary J Blige In Lagos For The ‘Sisters With Soul’ Concert
Mary J Blige arrived Nigeria ahead of the ‘Sisters with Soul‘ concert holding in Lagos, she touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on 27 September 2013 and was taken to the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island where she will be staying.
‘Lagos, Nigeria! I’m on my way! I look forward to seeing you on Friday!!‘, she tweeted last night.
The ‘Sisters with Soul’ concert features Mary J as the lead act with supporting performances from Seyi Shey, Zaina, Chidinma, Niyola, Lola Rae, Emma Nyra, Eva and DJ Cuppy.
‘Lagos, Nigeria! I’m on my way! I look forward to seeing you on Friday!!‘, she tweeted last night.
The ‘Sisters with Soul’ concert features Mary J as the lead act with supporting performances from Seyi Shey, Zaina, Chidinma, Niyola, Lola Rae, Emma Nyra, Eva and DJ Cuppy.
Miss Philippines Megan Young, Crowned Miss World
She beat 127 contestants vying for the crown - all of whom took to the stage wearing a range of shimmering and sequined evening gowns.
BBA The Chase Angelo Collins Arrives Nigeria
South Africa’s representative on this year’s Big Brother Africa show, Angelo Collins has arrived in Nigeria ahead of his sweetheart Beverly Osu’s birthday gig.
Angelo arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport today, Saturday, September, 28, 2013 at about 2:45pm, and was welcomed by the BBA gang, Bassey, Bimp, and the birthday girl Beverly.
Beverly will be throwing a birthday gig later today at the Aura Night Club, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Beats By Dre Secures $500 Million Dollar Investment
Beats Electronics, home to the wildly popular Beats By Dre headphones and other myriad products, secured a $500 million investment from the Carlyle Group.
Beats, founded by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine and home to products by Lil Wayne and Lady Gaga, received the minority investment to help finance growth, reports The New York Times.
Beats is now valued at more than $1 billion, with Carlyle taking two of six seats on Beats’ board.
Additionally, Beats will buy back the 25 percent stake in itself held by Taiwanese smartphone company HTC for $265 million. Beats also paid off a $150 million note held by HTC.
Beats, founded by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine and home to products by Lil Wayne and Lady Gaga, received the minority investment to help finance growth, reports The New York Times.
Beats is now valued at more than $1 billion, with Carlyle taking two of six seats on Beats’ board.
Additionally, Beats will buy back the 25 percent stake in itself held by Taiwanese smartphone company HTC for $265 million. Beats also paid off a $150 million note held by HTC.
Video : The Paparazzi Again And Kanye West
American and the Paparazzi they just wont quite will they, Kanye West has had a few run ins with members of the paparazzi over the last several months. This latest confrontation might have been justified because they were actually on his property at 4 in the morning.
One of the photographers starting asking kanye about his beef with Jimmy Kimmel.
"Shut the f*ck up," Kanye replied.
See clip after the cut...
One of the photographers starting asking kanye about his beef with Jimmy Kimmel.
"Shut the f*ck up," Kanye replied.
See clip after the cut...
Snoop Dogg & His 2 Sons Album Stream - Royal Fam : Broadus Boyz
Snoop Dogg a.k.a. Snoop Lion is handing his talent and knowledge about the music business down to his family. His daughter, Cori B, is a singer.
With the new project titled Royal Fam he introduces us to his two rapping sons Dirty D a.k.a. Channel 21 and Spanky Danky. Together the three are known as The Broadus Boyz.
More after the cut...
Friday, 27 September 2013
Fashola Apologises To Igbos Over Deportation
Many thought there is even no need for an apology since those destitute were abandoned by the government of their state, Anambra, but Governor Babatunde Fashola is a man of peace.
Two months after deportation of some Igbo destitute by to their home state, Governor Fashola on Thursday rendered an apology to the Igbos, saying “the action of our government was misunderstood.”
“Why should people feel compelled to migrate from one place to the other? Is there one part of this country that is less endowed whether in human or natural resource? Is that the problem? Is it the case that perhaps some parts are so endowed or not adequately managed?
"The truth is that I do not have a problem with the Igbos, they know that because:
The largest herd of cattle I received during my father’s burial came from the Ndigbo. Those people who came under their many colours are not people I have a problem with, they are my kindred and my people.
Two months after deportation of some Igbo destitute by to their home state, Governor Fashola on Thursday rendered an apology to the Igbos, saying “the action of our government was misunderstood.”
“Why should people feel compelled to migrate from one place to the other? Is there one part of this country that is less endowed whether in human or natural resource? Is that the problem? Is it the case that perhaps some parts are so endowed or not adequately managed?
"The truth is that I do not have a problem with the Igbos, they know that because:
The largest herd of cattle I received during my father’s burial came from the Ndigbo. Those people who came under their many colours are not people I have a problem with, they are my kindred and my people.
My Deputy Is Betraying Me, Says Gov Suntai Of Taraba
Taraba State Governor Danbaba Suntai has accused his deputy, Alhaji Garba Umar, of betrayal. Suntai said he least expected his deputy to lust for his (Suntai’s) office given the confidence he reposed in him.
Suntai, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Sylvanus Yakubu, said the governor was not the only one that felt betrayed but the entire people of the state.
Yakubu, who was reacting to Umar’s statement on Tuesday that he was 100 per cent loyal to Suntai and would not undermine his authority, said, “His (Umar’s) activities are a direct opposite of what he keeps saying.”
Suntai, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Sylvanus Yakubu, said the governor was not the only one that felt betrayed but the entire people of the state.
Yakubu, who was reacting to Umar’s statement on Tuesday that he was 100 per cent loyal to Suntai and would not undermine his authority, said, “His (Umar’s) activities are a direct opposite of what he keeps saying.”
Why Burden The Nigerian Populace On The New Number Plate and Drivers' Licence
Have you tried to get your new number plates or the New driver license? well if you have not, i don't really no what to tell you, but any why good luck with it because the process is so so frustrating and uncalled for. came across this and you can tell the honourable Pastor as either experienced the unhappy process, he has shared his opinion on the issue.
Right from the educational system to political structure and every aspect of the economy, successive governments have continued to implement needless policies at the expense of the populace whom they claim to serve.
Most of these policies which are initially touted as beneficial usually end up as another waste of public resources and a millstone around the neck of the average Nigerian.
Right from the educational system to political structure and every aspect of the economy, successive governments have continued to implement needless policies at the expense of the populace whom they claim to serve.
Most of these policies which are initially touted as beneficial usually end up as another waste of public resources and a millstone around the neck of the average Nigerian.
A Woman Scorned, Ex-girlfriend Releases Erotic BBM Chat And Explicit Pictures.
Like i would always say be careful of these Ladies, they can make and break you so treat em nicely,a member of the group Skuki recently saw the downside of an alleged ex girlfriend who posted explicit pictures and private BBM Chat between themselves.
No what the say when they say a woman scorned, the girl went on to expose pictures of private part supposed to be that of Va Va Voom, well lucky for him his face no show ohh, so its hard to prove.
See chat after the cut...
No what the say when they say a woman scorned, the girl went on to expose pictures of private part supposed to be that of Va Va Voom, well lucky for him his face no show ohh, so its hard to prove.
See chat after the cut...
Federal Government Move To Ban Social Mdeia Faulted Nigerians
Users of social networking sites yesterday protested against the planned regulation of social media use in the country.
The through the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Mr. Benjamin Dikki, in a statement, had disclosed that the agency would roll out policies and legal framework for the exercise.
Dikki reportedly said the agency was committed to ending “all manner of things being uploaded on the various platforms of the social media.”
Many of the posted materials, he said, were done without “recourse to age and sensibilities of the users.”
But a cross-section of Nigerians, have expressed concern on the development, with many of them saying the FG’s plan was just a subtle way to limit the freedom of expression they enjoy on the new media platforms.
The through the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Mr. Benjamin Dikki, in a statement, had disclosed that the agency would roll out policies and legal framework for the exercise.
Dikki reportedly said the agency was committed to ending “all manner of things being uploaded on the various platforms of the social media.”
Many of the posted materials, he said, were done without “recourse to age and sensibilities of the users.”
But a cross-section of Nigerians, have expressed concern on the development, with many of them saying the FG’s plan was just a subtle way to limit the freedom of expression they enjoy on the new media platforms.
Lawyer Say's Michael Jackson Killed Himself
A lawyer for AEG Live Maryin Putnam, has said. Michael Jackson was responsible for his own death, Putnam remarked in a closing arguments of the wrongful death lawsuit brought by relatives of the late King of Pop.
Jackson’s family blame the concert promoter for his June 2009 death on the eve of his sold-out comeback tour, claiming the company hired Jackson’s doctor and pressured him to bend medical rules in order to ensure the tour would go ahead.
But in his closing arguments, Putnam denied that the company had hired Dr. Conrad Murray, pointing out that he had been treating Jackson and his family for years before the tour.
Jackson’s family blame the concert promoter for his June 2009 death on the eve of his sold-out comeback tour, claiming the company hired Jackson’s doctor and pressured him to bend medical rules in order to ensure the tour would go ahead.
But in his closing arguments, Putnam denied that the company had hired Dr. Conrad Murray, pointing out that he had been treating Jackson and his family for years before the tour.
Thursday, 26 September 2013
Afeni Shakur Files Lawsuit Seeking $1.1m In Unpaid Royalties
The mother of Tupac Shakur has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.1million in unpaid royalties from an album released after the rapper's death.
Afeni Shakur, 66, filed the lawsuit against Entertainment One claiming breach of contract for failure to pay royalties on the album Beginnings: The Lost Tapes released in June 2007.
Entertainment One in July bought the rights to Tupac's music that was previously owned by Death Row Records, according to the lawsuit.
Afeni is co-administrator of her son's estate and also demanded in her lawsuit that Entertainment One turn over master recordings of all of her son's unreleased music, according to a report on Wednesday in TMZ.
Telephone calls to Entertainment One were not returned.
The Lost Tapes contained some of the first hip hop songs that Tupac recorded in 1988.
Afeni Shakur, 66, filed the lawsuit against Entertainment One claiming breach of contract for failure to pay royalties on the album Beginnings: The Lost Tapes released in June 2007.
Entertainment One in July bought the rights to Tupac's music that was previously owned by Death Row Records, according to the lawsuit.
Afeni is co-administrator of her son's estate and also demanded in her lawsuit that Entertainment One turn over master recordings of all of her son's unreleased music, according to a report on Wednesday in TMZ.
Telephone calls to Entertainment One were not returned.
The Lost Tapes contained some of the first hip hop songs that Tupac recorded in 1988.
DavidO Skelewu
Was at a function over the weekend and got to really hear Davido's Skelewu, and i no go lie,i felt the song menh, you know that kien song that from no where you get get the chills and you start to move.
This could actually pass for the video i guess. enjoy.
Notore Chemical Industries Limited
Notore Chemical Industries Limited has blamed the poor soil fertility in Africa for persistent food insecurity in the continent, noting that African farmers are ranked among the lowest users of fertilisers in the world.
In a statement, Notore stressed that Nigerian farmers have a fertliser utilisation rate of 8 kilogrammes per hectare compared to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s recommendation of 200 kilogrammes per hectare.
“A major reason for the low fertiliser consumption is the scarcity of fertilisers,” Notore said.
“According to the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), economic development in Africa must be based on increased and sustainable agricultural production. To realise this vision, African heads of states and governments developed the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP). Further to that the CAADP set a target 6 percent annual growth in agricultural production to meet the UN Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of halving poverty and hunger in the continent by 2015,” Notore added.
Did Solidstar Sell His Album?
Solidstar will release his second album ‘Grace and Glory‘ this week. In a statement to Nigerian Entertainment Today, the Pop artiste’s label Achievas Music announced they have already sold the distribution rights for the album for N22m. A few sources however say the deal is not achievable.
Achievas Music has been Solidstar’s label since he released his debut album ‘One in a Million‘. The company says the deal with Obaino Music means the popular Alaba marketers will have the sole rights to market and distribute the album throughout the nation.
Achievas Music has been Solidstar’s label since he released his debut album ‘One in a Million‘. The company says the deal with Obaino Music means the popular Alaba marketers will have the sole rights to market and distribute the album throughout the nation.
Check Out Nicki Minaj's Outfit At Ellen DeGeneres Show
As Nicki took to the stage, it was clear that the star was not wearing a bra as her breasts were visible from underneath her jacket that just had one button fastened.
So perhaps Ellen DeGeneres was right to worryingly stare, when guest Nicki Minaj arrived for a chat without a bra in a revealing black jacket.
Pictures Of Kenya's Massacre Mall
Shocking new video today revealed the true extent of the destruction caused to the Nairobi shopping centre during the four-day battle between Kenyan forces and Islamic militants.
Aerial footage shows a gaping hole in the mall's roof after three storeys collapsed when Kenyan soldiers fired rocket-propelled grenades inside the complex, knocking out a support column, a government official said.
The collapse happened on Monday when government troops launched a massive assault on the mall where up to 150 people are thought to have been killed.
During the firefight, hostages reportedly had their throats slashed from ear to ear and were thrown screaming from third-floor balconies as the siege came to a bloody end.
Aerial footage shows a gaping hole in the mall's roof after three storeys collapsed when Kenyan soldiers fired rocket-propelled grenades inside the complex, knocking out a support column, a government official said.
The collapse happened on Monday when government troops launched a massive assault on the mall where up to 150 people are thought to have been killed.
During the firefight, hostages reportedly had their throats slashed from ear to ear and were thrown screaming from third-floor balconies as the siege came to a bloody end.
SAS Man Who Claims That Diana Was Murdered Flees For His Life
An sniper who claims the SAS were involved in a plot to kill Princess Diana has reportedly fled to Thailand in fear of his life.
The anonymous soldier is said to be laying low in south-east Asia as police investigators probe claims that members of the Army helped cause the car crash that killed Diana in 1997.
It has been claimed that special forces agents shined a light into the eyes of Diana's driver, which led to him losing control of the car and hitting a pillar in a tunnel in Paris.
The sniper - known only as Soldier N - made the claims to police investigators, leading to the inquiry into the Princess's death being reopened.
The 4th Ankara Festival & African Fashion Show 2013
The Ankara Festival holds this Saturday, September 28th, from 4pm-9pm, the event was designed to showcase upcoming and established designers who specialize in using traditional African fabrics and prints to create contemporary clothing in a fashion show.
Event Hosts: Duain Richmond (FELA! On Broadway) and Yvonne Orji (Actress and Comedienne) Featured Headlining Fashion Designer: Korto Momolu (Liberia & Project Runway Season 5). Featured Fashion Designers: Afrique Express; Dewan Apparel; Nice Trads; Nsaa House of Designs; OYATO Designs; Solome Katongole; Sumahrie Collections (Sierra Leone); Tee Designs
Featured Preforming Artists: Chibbz, Lola Savage, Naomi Wachira, Rahab, Stylzz, Titi Lo’Kei
THE VENUE: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA
Event Hosts: Duain Richmond (FELA! On Broadway) and Yvonne Orji (Actress and Comedienne) Featured Headlining Fashion Designer: Korto Momolu (Liberia & Project Runway Season 5). Featured Fashion Designers: Afrique Express; Dewan Apparel; Nice Trads; Nsaa House of Designs; OYATO Designs; Solome Katongole; Sumahrie Collections (Sierra Leone); Tee Designs
Featured Preforming Artists: Chibbz, Lola Savage, Naomi Wachira, Rahab, Stylzz, Titi Lo’Kei
THE VENUE: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA
UK To Review £3,000 Visa Bond Plan
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Andrew Pocock, has said the British government is reviewing its plan to introduce a £3,000 visa bond scheme.
He also said while there were security concerns in Nigeria, they were not overwhelming in many respects and could be managed.
Pocock said this on Wednesday when he visited the Nigerian Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell, and to discuss ways in which more British companies could be encouraged to invest in the nation’s capital market.
Reports had emerged earlier this year that the British government was planning to implement a new scheme under which some visitors from some Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria, would be asked to pay a £3,000 cash bond in return for visitor visas that allowed them to stay in the UK for up to six months.
He also said while there were security concerns in Nigeria, they were not overwhelming in many respects and could be managed.
Pocock said this on Wednesday when he visited the Nigerian Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell, and to discuss ways in which more British companies could be encouraged to invest in the nation’s capital market.
Reports had emerged earlier this year that the British government was planning to implement a new scheme under which some visitors from some Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria, would be asked to pay a £3,000 cash bond in return for visitor visas that allowed them to stay in the UK for up to six months.
Profilers Resort To The Use Of Torchlight As Murtala Mohammed International Airport Experience Power Outage
Darkness lingers on at The Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA Lagos, as the airport has been out of power supply since on Tuesday.
Airlines operating in the terminal have resorted to manual check-in of passengers as all the systems packed up because of the outage.
It was gathered that the power cable, which supplies electricity to the airport got burnt owing to overload.
As at yesterday, all facilities at the airport, including the chillers, were still not working.
It was also learnt that profilers resorted to the use of torchlight to profile departing passengers while workers on the fifth floor also used torchlight to access their offices.
Besides, the power outage affected the two foreign carriers, which landed simultaneously at the airport, Air France and Lufthansa Airlines.
Airlines operating in the terminal have resorted to manual check-in of passengers as all the systems packed up because of the outage.
It was gathered that the power cable, which supplies electricity to the airport got burnt owing to overload.
As at yesterday, all facilities at the airport, including the chillers, were still not working.
It was also learnt that profilers resorted to the use of torchlight to profile departing passengers while workers on the fifth floor also used torchlight to access their offices.
Besides, the power outage affected the two foreign carriers, which landed simultaneously at the airport, Air France and Lufthansa Airlines.
Oshiomhole To Get N25m In Libel Suit Against Editor Of News Of The People Magazine
A High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday, awarded Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole N25m as compensation in a libel suit the governor instituted against Doclands Communications, publishers of News of the People magazine and its editor.
Oshiomhole had dragged the magazine to court over a report that he allegedly impregnated a student of the state-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
The trial Judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwoba, in his verdict also ordered that the defendant published a retraction in an edition of its publication.
Justice Ikponmwoba held that evidence adduced by the governor proved that the magazine’s publication was libelous.
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Oshiomhole had dragged the magazine to court over a report that he allegedly impregnated a student of the state-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
The trial Judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwoba, in his verdict also ordered that the defendant published a retraction in an edition of its publication.
Justice Ikponmwoba held that evidence adduced by the governor proved that the magazine’s publication was libelous.
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Trying To Survive, Fake Policeman Reveals : I Became A Policeman For Free Transportation
Felix Braimoh, who was arrested in Ejigbo area of Lagos, said he was forced to impersonate a policeman to feed his children and also enjoy free transportation around Lagos.
Clad in a Mobile Police trousers and a beret, the father of five reportedly boarded a motorcycle from Cele Bus Stop, along Oshodi/Apapa expressway, to Ikotun.
However, on reaching Ejigbo the motorcycle rider, a Police Corporal, engaged Briamoh in a conversation about his division.
His inability to give a proper response aroused the suspicion of the rider, who reportedly stopped the motorbike and confronted Braimoh.
Just then, a Police patrol team from Ikotun Division stopped to question both men and took them to the station.
Clad in a Mobile Police trousers and a beret, the father of five reportedly boarded a motorcycle from Cele Bus Stop, along Oshodi/Apapa expressway, to Ikotun.
However, on reaching Ejigbo the motorcycle rider, a Police Corporal, engaged Briamoh in a conversation about his division.
His inability to give a proper response aroused the suspicion of the rider, who reportedly stopped the motorbike and confronted Braimoh.
Just then, a Police patrol team from Ikotun Division stopped to question both men and took them to the station.
SSS Arrests Gang Leader In Ozekhome’s Kidnap
There were indications on Wednesday that a major financier of a kidnapping ring in Edo and other surrounding states, Kelvin Oburuvbe might have been arrested by men of the Department of State Security.
It was reliably gathered that the kidnap kingpin was picked up in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, by operatives of DSS and is currently being interrogated.
There were however conflicting reports that the arrested kidnapper might be the one who recently issued a 60-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to declare amnesty for him and his gang, otherwise his group would blow up oil installations in Urobo speaking areas of the country.
It was reliably gathered that the kidnap kingpin was picked up in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, by operatives of DSS and is currently being interrogated.
There were however conflicting reports that the arrested kidnapper might be the one who recently issued a 60-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to declare amnesty for him and his gang, otherwise his group would blow up oil installations in Urobo speaking areas of the country.
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Capital One Cup Fourth-Round Draw: Arsenal Tie Against Chelsea While Manchester United Will Host Norwich City
David Moyes had not even reached his seat when Javier Hernandez scored the goal he hopes will change the narrative of this season, a win badly needed.
New Music : Gillie Da Kid Ft. Big Ooh! - Shabba (Freestyle)
Gillie Da Kid and rising New Jersey emcee Big Ooh! link up for "Shabba Freestyle", a daring take on A$AP Ferg's summer anthem.
The two emcees are no strangers to working together, having stood side by side on the remix to one of Ooh!'s most memorable records "New Sneakers".
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