October 20, 2013

PHOTO : Funke Akindele On A 10KM Bicycle Ride As She Partners Rotary For Campaign Against Polio


Fuse ODG Beats Nigerian Nominees, Bags MOBO’s Best African Act Award

                  

British musician of Ghanaian descent, Fuse ODG, on Saturday won the coveted Best African Act title at the 2013 MOBO Awards, which held at The Hydrow, Glasgow in Scotland.

Two Christian clerics killed on Kenyan coast

AFP/File

Two Christian clerics on Kenya’s coast were killed in separate attacks over the weekend, witnesses said Sunday, two weeks after the killing of a Muslim preacher sparked deadly riots in port city Mombasa.

Charles Matole, a leader of Mombasa’s Vikwatani Redeemed Gospel Church, was found dead in the church Sunday morning, sitting on a chair with a Bible on his lap — apparently preparing his Sunday morning service.

Gunmen kill 3 people outside Cairo church

AFP

Gunmen on a motorbike shot dead three people late Sunday, including an eight-year-old girl, as they fired on a group outside a Coptic Christian church in Cairo, Egypt’s interior ministry said.

The attack was the first such assault targeting Christians in the Egyptian capital since the military coup that ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi on July 3.

Policeman brutalises eight-year-old daughter over witchcraft

Goodness

A police sergeant from Ibiaku community, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Ita Ayamba, has allegedly brutalised and abandoned his eight-year-old daughter, Goodness Ayamba over her refusal to confess to witchcraft.

Boko Haram Gunmen Dressed In Military Uniforms On Sunday killed 19 in Borno.

Members of the boko haram sect

Boko Haram gunmen dressed in military uniform on Sunday killed 19 people near the Nigerian border with Cameroon in the restive northeast where the Islamists have carried out deadly attacks, residents and a survivor said.

Bamidele dumps APC for Labour Party

BAMIDELE

Strong indications emerged on Friday in Ado Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State that the House of Representatives member , Hon Opeyemi Bamidele may have dumped the All Progressives Congress for another party to realize his gubernatorial ambition.

Tension in House of Reps as Jonathan’s loyalists list peace terms for Tambuwal

PDP CHAOS ASSEMBLY

Trouble appears imminent in the House of Representatives, as members get set to resume from vacation tomorrow.

The bone of contention is that the Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, must support President Goodluck Jonathan wholeheartedly or be ready to give way for a core loyalist to take over the proceedings of the House.

Embattled Oduah seeks audience with Jonathan

Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah

The embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, has commenced last- ditch efforts to save her job.

The PUNCH learnt on Sunday that she had used the last few days seeking private audience with President Goodluck Jonathan.

Video : Dolly Parton @67 Raps in an Afro, Calls Out Goddaughter Miley Cyrus and Her Wrecking Balls!


This video of Dolly Parton rapping definitely brightened up viewer's Friday!

During a recent visit to The Queen Latifah Show (Parton's full episode airs Oct. 21), the 67-year-old country legend showed off her hip-hop chops by busting rhymes in a skintight black bodysuit and giant blond afro wig!

Kristen Bell Confirms A Secret Wedding With A Very Cute Tweet!

Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, Golden Globe

Well, that might clear things up a bit!

Kristen Bell appeared to confirm via Twitter that she did in fact marry longtimelove Dax Shepard in an impromptu ceremony at the Beverly Hills City Clerk's Office Thursday.

Photo : She Must Be Out Of Her Mind ?...........Tonto Dikeh Trying To Kiss A Lady At Event


The most controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh at the launching of Jeremiah Ogbodo's (known as Swanky Signatures) state of the art hangout spot in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State.

She was seen trying to greet one of the attendees with a hello kiss.

Suspected Robber Takes Car To Pastor For Blessing

YINKA

A man, Yinka Oyeniran, who was nabbed after he kept a Toyota Camry snatched by his gang members in a church has been remanded in prison custody after his case was charged to court last Friday.

SHOCKING: Murdered on Wedding Day Over £60(N15,500) Debt

COUPLE

Strange and scaring things keep happening. Who would believe a person can be killed on his wedding day over a £60 (N15,500) debt.

Aspiring Catholic Nun Accused of Smothering Newborn Son

Little Sisters of the Poor Sister Kathleen Marie, right, shows Sister Ann Marguerite how to use their communal cell phone in early morning before the Papal Mass with Pope Benedict XVI in Washington, Thursday, April 17, 2008. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

A Samoan woman studying to become a Catholic nun has been charged in the District of Columbia with smothering her newborn son, police said.

Chinese Couple Sells Babies For iPhones And Shoes, Authorities Say

A Shanghai couple are facing charges after allegedly selling three of their newborns to pay for iPhones, computers and high-end shoes, Chinese authorities said.

The husband and wife, both in their early 30s and identified only as Teng and Zhang, face multiple charges of trafficking of women and children, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Friday. The husband is in custody, and his wife posted bail, China's Ministry of Public Security said.

Freed killers captured In Panama City Motel, Florida

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Florida authorities on Saturday evening arrested two convicted murderers who had been on the lam after being released from prison with forged documents, a state agency said.

Jonathan pleads with ASUU to call off strike

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday warned that the nationwide strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities might endanger the lives of Nigerian youths if further prolonged.

Oduah’s car more expensive than British PM’s car

Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah

Each of the two armoured BMW 760 Li cars bought for the Minister for Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority is more expensive than the British Prime Minister, David Cameron’s car.

Jonathan under pressure to sack Oduah

Oduah and Jonathan

President Goodluck has come under intense pressure to sack the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, over the bulletproof car scandal rocking the ministry.