November 17, 2013

Artiste, Father U-turn, dies at 36

Father U-turn
Several musicians, including Daddy Showkey and Alariwo of Afrika, have expressed shock at the death of dancehall musician, Olufemi Mayomi, popularly called Father U-Turn

Although some reports suggested that the artiste died of kidney-related complications, a statement by the Publisher of Nigerian Entertainment News Today, Ayeni Adekunle, indicated that Father U-Turn died after a brief illness

Lady Gaga Hosts and Performs on Saturday Night Live, Has No Problem Poking Fun at Herself

Lady Gaga
One thing we learned from Lady Gaga's appearance on Saturday Night Live is that she isn't afraid to poke a little fun at herself. Or a lot of fun at herself.

The 27-year-old singer pulled double duty as host and performer during a highly entertaining episode of the sketch comedy program on Nov. 16

Jean-Claude Van Damme's still got it at 53

 Jean-Claude Van Damme, Splits
Jean-Claude Van Damme shows that he's not at all expendable as far as impressive stunts are concerned in a new Volvo commercial for the Swedish carmaker's new Dynamic Steering feature that appears to be airing only overseas at the moment. (They always get the best commercials!)

Midwest tornadoes, winds slam towns and trucks; 3 killed in Illinois

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(CNN) -- Severe weather erupted throughout the Midwest on Sunday afternoon, with tornadoes tearing through several cities and a storm forcing fans to evacuate the stands during an NFL game.

"It was complete destruction," said Anthony Khoury, who lives in Washington, Illinois. "There are people in the streets crying.

Anambra poll a mockery of democracy, says Ngige

Chris Ngige at a voting centre Saturday: says poll a mockery of democracy
Senator Chris Ngige, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress has indicated that his party will challenge the outcome of the Anambra State governorship elections at the election petition tribunal

Gunmen storm Ekiti hospital demand new born babies

Five gunmen, suspected to be ritualists on Sunday invaded the government hospital in Ado-Ekiti, demanding for new born babies.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the gunmen who were said to be numbering about five, arrived at the hospital at about 1am demanding for a day old babies, and beating up staff who could not give satisfactory answer

Senate raises fresh hope on state creation

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu
The Senate may have reversed itself over its position on creation of new states as the Chairman of its Constitution Review Committee, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, raised fresh hopes that the Seventh National Assembly was considering the creation of new states.