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Friday, 15 August 2014

DNA Movement

Nigerian dancers have come a long way. A couple of years ago, if you told your family that you were looking to pursue a career in dance, you were told to stop kidding and go get a life. Today, a new breed of dancers and choreographers are building a sustainable living, by focusing on developing world class dance pieces.  

The DNA Movement (dance neuron anomalies) is one such breed. Continue...

NMA rejects sack of 16 thousand medical doctors

The Nigerian Medical Association has rejected the sack of resident doctors by the Federal Govt which happened on Wednesday August 13th. 
 
At a press briefing today in Abuja, the president of the NMA, Dr Kayode Obembe asked the federal government to withdraw its circular on the sack of the resident doctors and also reverse the directive
"NMA demands immediate withdrawal of the suspension circular and unconditional reinstatement of the so-called sacked resident doctors. Government should show commitment on her part in resolving the current impasse with the NMA rather than resorting to punitive measures that will only further aggravate the already deplorable situation. NMA condemns in totality the alleged presidential directive via the Federal Ministry of Health suspending Residency Training Programme in Nigeria,” the NMA President added.
The NMA president also stated that even if FG reinstates the resident doctors, they will still not call off their strike, which is over a month now, adding that the govt must meet its “24-point demand”.

Police officer who shot and killed unarmed teen in Missouri finally named

The police officer who shot and killed black teenager Michael Brown on a street in Ferguson, St. Louis last Saturday August 9th has been named. His name is Darren Wilson and he's supposedly 'torn up' over the shooting. They are yet to release a pic of what the officer looks like.

Darren Wilson is said to be a six-year veteran of the Ferguson Police Department and has no history of disciplinary action. The police claim the officer was treated for injuries after the shooting. Officer Wilson claims Michael attacked him and struggled with him over his gun during the altercation. 

The Ferguson police chief in a press briefing today gave a timeline of the minutes leading up to the shooting on Saturday afternoon.
"At 11.48am, Officer Wilson was at an unrelated ‘sick call’ with an ambulance. At 11.51am, a 911 call came in reporting a 'strong-armed' robbery at a convenience store, which included a description of two suspects." Continue...

Fashola calls out GEJ & VP Sambo, says Nigeria is worse off under their leadership

In a speech he delivered yesterday August 14th to mark the 50th birthday of former Bayelsa state Governor, Timipre Sylva in Abuja, Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola said even with the academic qualifications of both President Jonathan and VP Namadi Sambo, their leadership skills have in no way benefited the living standard of the common Nigerian, insisting that the lives of Nigerians is worse off now than what it was four years ago.
"Even recently, we all used to think that our National development was inhibited by the fact that we never had a university graduate as leader of any national government in an executive capacity. This perhaps alludes only faintly to some of what I have discussed about the elite consensus but it is not quite the same. Thankfully, the myth for graduate leadership, desirable as it is has now been exploded. We now have two graduates, a Zoologist and an Architect at the helm of our National affairs and I think that the majority of Nigerians would tell you today that their lives are worse off today than they were 4 years ago. Clearly in my view there must be more to leadership than a University degree and educational qualification.

Merrybet “Predict & Win” promo produces first set of millionaires

The recently launched “Predict & Win” promo from Merrybet, Nigeria’s leading sports betting companyhas produced its first set of millionaires.  Mr. Lambert Okereafor, a real estate manager from Enugu State won the N4,000,000 jackpot for week 4 while Mr. Oberhiri Kingsley, an IT engineer from Delta state, won the N1,000,000 jackpot for week 5.Continue...

Something cooking? Don Jazzy in the studio with P-Square (photo)

Looks like Don Jazzy will be working with P-Square on their 6th album...

£20k cash withdrawn from accounts of 4 passengers on missing Malaysian plane

According to new reports, approximately £20,916 has been withdrawn from the accounts of four passengers aboard the missing Malaysian plane which disappeared on March 8th while on its way to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A bank in Kuala Lumpur, claim that they noticed the discrepancies in their accounts on July 18 and lodged a complaint to the police. The management of the bank said money from the accounts of three passengers was transferred to the account of a fourth passenger before the money was removed.

Assistant Commissioner to the crime investigation department, Izany Abdul Ghany, confirmed getting a report from the bank.
"We are investigating the case as unauthorised access with intent to commit an offence. We are getting CCTV footage from the bank to identify the suspects involved,' Izany said, according to the Mirror.
'We believe the suspect withdrew the money through the fourth victim's account via several automated teller machines (ATMs) in the Klang Valley.'
Flight 370 disappeared mysteriously five months ago with 239 people on board after diverging from its planned route.

'Patrick Sawyer was an evil man on a mission' Femi Fani Kayode

Former minister Femi Fani Kayode took to his Facebook page today to share his thoughts on late Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian who brought the deadly Ebola virus to Nigeria. The disease has so far killed three people Sawyer came in contact with. Fani-Kayode says Sawyer was an evil man with a mission to spread the virus in Nigeria and kill as many people as possible. See what he posted below..
"I disagree with those who have described Patrick Sawyer as a madman. He was not mad at all but just evil. He was a man that was on a mission. That mission was to spread the ebola virus to Nigeria and to infect and kill as many people as possible with it.
He was an evil man with an evil intention and purpose. Worst still he was not working alone. Some people, and I mean rich, powerful and well-connected people, were working with him. As a matter of fact they sent him on the mission. Continue...

Waje & HP partner to giveaway gadgets to fans across Nigeria

For her new hit video Onye, Waje in partnership with`HP have decided to reward her fans nationwide with brand new HP Slate tablets. The giveaways are happening across radio stations in Nigeria.

Follow Waje on social media for more details! Twitter: @OfficialWaje. Instagram: @OfficialWaje. Facebook.com/WAJE. Gplusid.com/Waje

The new marriage is over already? Atama Attah begs for forgiveness from ex-wife

So wait, his new marriage is over already? No be yesterday dem marry ni? For those who have never heard of these people or this story, let me give you the tea. Hehe.

So Atama Attah (pictured above) was married to Tundun Abiola (pictured right), one of the daughter's of late MKO Abiola but divorced her last year after only three years of marriage and two children.

A few months after his divorce from Tundun was finalized, in December 2013, he married Josephine Washima, Pres. Jonathan's Special Adviser on Job Creation. I even carried their wedding photos here

It looks like the marriage to Josephine is over because now Atama is publicly asking for Tundun's forgiveness. Choi!

I heard someone pushed someone from a balcony...and that the marriage only lasted 6 months. See what Atama wrote on his Facebook page about his ex-wife after the cut..

Pics: Robin Williams pictured just a day before he committed suicide

Robin Williams pictured just a day before he hanged himself with a belt at his home in California. He attended a reception held at an art gallery near his home in the San Francisco Bay Area. His wife was with him. She revealed yesterday that Robin had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was in the early stages of the disease but was not ready to share the diagnosis with the rest of the world.

Meanwhile I actually have a pic of the late legendary actor's corpse in the coroner's office with the belt mark on his neck. Didn't share it because it's too gruesome and probably disrespectful. So sad!

Katsina state Governor marries late pres. Yar'Adua's daughter today

The governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, will today August 15th marry Maryam Yar'Adua, the first daughter of former Nigerian president, late Musa Yar'Adua. The wedding ceremony will take place at the new Usman Dan Fodio mosque this afternoon.

Maryam's younger sister Nafisa is the fourth wife of Bauchi state governor, Isa Yuguda. They got married in 2009.

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Photos: OOU students on massive protest this morning, destroy property

Students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, are currently protesting in the state, demanding a reduction in their school fees. The students have barricaded the Presidential boulevard, the route leading to the office of Governor Ibikunle Amosun, saying they will not leave until the governor, who is said to be on his way to his office, addresses them.

The students were reportedly shot at and tear-gassed by soldiers this morning as they marched to the Governors office. After being tear-gassed, angry students started destroying public property. They had initially embarked on a peaceful protest, but turned violent after the teargas. Continue...

Photos: Fuel Tanker on fire along Lagos-Ibadan expressway

A fuel tanker is currently on fire at Ogere junction along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, causing heavy vehicular traffic on the road. Fortunately no lives or vehicles were lost in the inferno. Calling on FRSC officials to move to the scene and manage the situation. See more pics after the cut...

Lagos Ebola patients neglected, critically ill - Relatives, colleagues

Some relatives and concerned colleagues of Ebola patients being treated at the Lagos Isolation center have cried out on what they termed the poor living condition of the victims. 
 
At a press conference held yesterday in Ikoyi, Lagos, some medical practitioners and colleagues of the female medical doctor confirmed to have contracted the virus while attending to late Patrick Sawyer, said the living condition of the victims are poor, stating that they have been left to battle the disease on their own as some physicians who are charged with the responsibility of attending to them have abandoned them for fear of also contracting the deadly virus. Continue...

Actress Chika Auditions For New Reality TV Game Show

Do you have what it takes to be the Next African Diva? Are you female between the Ages of 18 to 35? Do you have a great personality and can stay in a house with 22 girls for four weeks and still maintain your cool? Now this is the show for you...continue...

Six months after: A letter to you, my son's killer/s - by Aisha Falode

A grieving mother writes an open letter to her son's killer/s 6 months after his passing. The 19yr old son of ace sports broadcaster Aisha Falode was thrown from the rooftop of a 17-storey building on February 15th 2014 in Dubai. No one has been charged for his murder. Read Ms Falode's letter below
In years gone by, I read detective books and watched Crime series depicting how murderers sleep at night. How they wake up in sweat with nightmarish images of the soul they had taken, and are so filled with dread and guilt of their crime that they spend their night dripping hot, sticky sweat of horror at what they had done. 

How they stare at the night, wishing somehow it would never come, I mean, murderers live in such fear wishing they could turn the hands of the clock or go back in time and re-enact the whole scene of their evil deed, so as to reverse the killing of their innocent victim. Continue...

Spot the celeb...

Awww, he was such a cutie...

Video: World Leaders Endorse Bovi-Man on Fire (watch)

Dear LIB readers: Should I accept his proposal?

From a female LIB readers
I met this guy in June this year, never knew his genotype until last week when he proposed to me. He opened up to me that he is SS. I am so confused, don't know if I should accept his proposal or not. I love him so much but I'm scared because of the crisis, although he told me the crisis comes once in two years. Most people advised that I should not accept his proposal because it's risky. I'm AA. Please I need urgent advice because he wants to wed me by November. Thanks, as I await your honest advice...

Thursday, 14 August 2014

Graphic photo: Headless body of a man found in Mile 12, Lagos

Residents of Agiliti, Mile 12 Lagos, woke up today to a gruesome sight. The headless body of a young man was found on a side street. On closer inspection, it was discovered that his manhood had also been cut off. People suspect it was ritual murder but no one knows for sure what happened. The murdered man has since been identified by people who claim to know him. See the pics after the cut *warning - graphic pic*

Healthy & tasty meals with LG Lightwave Charcoal microwave oven

Home cooking has no doubt been transformed by the arrival of microwave ovens. This trusty heat-and-eat device in our kitchens has come a long way since being used mainly to heat up milk and frozen dinners.  Despite the fact that it makes cooking easier and healthier many of the conventional versions sacrifice that gourmet taste in the process which informed the introduction of the Lightwave Charcoal Microwave oven by LG Electronics, a global leader in Home Appliances. Continue...

Boko Haram abducts 100 young men in Borno as military intercepts mass movement of 57 youths

Boko Haram have abducted 100 young men in Doron Baga, a village in Borno State during an attack on the village on Sunday August 10th. According to a resident of the village, Halima Alhaji Adamu who spoke with journalists, she said the sect men killed at least 10 people and abducted 100 young boys and men during the attack...
"The attack was on Sunday, in my family they killed six people, I don’t know about the other families but the Hadaijawa community which I belong also had 100 of the men abducted by the insurgents.” she said.
Halima also revealed that she lost her husband during the attack. Continue...

FIFA reinstates Maigari as NFF Chairman

World football governing body, FIFA, today Thursday August 14th ordered the re-instatement of impeached Aminu Maigari as president of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF.

The directive, which was conveyed in an email signed by the Deputy Secretary General of FIFA, Markus Kattner and sent to the NFF Secretary General Musa Amadu, stated that the NFF leadership must remain as status quo prior to the World cup in Brazil. 

Mr Maigari was on July 24th impeached from office after a vote of no confidence was passed by some members of the NFF board. This will be the second time FIFA will be using its power to reinstate Maigari. With this new directive, Maigari and all his 13 board members earlier suspended will return to office until August 26th when a fresh election will take place.

Pastor Ashimolowo's son Tobi shares pre-wedding photos

KICC Head Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo's other son Tobi Ashimolowo shared his pre-wedding pics on his instagram page. Tobi and his fiancee Toyin Omotayo will wed on October 18th in the UK. His older brother Tomi got married last month to beautiful Dorothy Jeneba Kamara...

Miskay Boutique turns 2

Miskay Boutique celebrates 2 years in existence. Since opening on the 12th of August 2012, they have been at the forefront of supplying Nigerians with UK High-street Fashion from the likes of River-island, Zara, Topshop, to name a few.

Celebrate with them with 20% off your orders online with code: Twoyears2. Continue...

Kim K's Laquan Smith maxi skirt & crop top: would you rock it?

Kim Kardashian spotted yesterday heading to dinner in Southampton wearing a nude Laquan Smith mesh high-waisted maxi skirt and long-sleeved cropped top. Looks like she used scissors to chop up the top to reveal her midriff. Would you rock it?

Dakore Akande is a beautiful woman (photos)

New pics of actress Dakore Egbuson Akande rocking her braids. Make up by Banke Meshida...

Brand new video: Niyola - Love to Love You ft Banky W

Sensual songstress Niyola finally grace our screens with the visuals to her new single 'Love to Love You' featuring EME boss Banky W. Shot by Kemi Adetiba in the US. Enjoy...

Chidi Mokeme's warning to relative/friends who escapes from Ebola quarantine

I guess it's that serious!!

FG orders indefinite suspension of Resident Doctors in Teaching Hospitals

Resident Doctors in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals have been suspended by the Federal Government starting yesterday August 13th. According to a letter sent out by the Permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, the indefinite suspension is meant to help the Federal Govt 'appraise the challenges facing the health sector'.

Ciara lashes out at Us Weekly magazine on Twitter over story

Yesterday tabloid magazine Us Weekly published a story on Ciara with the headline 'Ciara Talks About Motherhood and Life After Future Split: I’m Focused, “Very Happy”.

Ciara denies talking about life about Future split, saying she only spoke with the mag's beauty editor. See more tweets after the cut...

I have what it takes to compete With Wizkid, Davido - Lace

Singer and ‘Sebi Wo’ crooner Taiwo Agbohunsa popularly known as Lace has said that he has what it takes to compete favourably with Wizkid and Davido.

The singer who has been sevarally commended as talented by industry stakeholders has an album titled ‘Benin 2 Nigeria’, and is signed on to Dozage Records. Lace recently released video of a new single, ‘Turn by Turn.’ Continue...

Girl reveals horrific injuries she suffered after assault by boyfriend

A South African lady took to Twitter to reveal injuries she suffered after a brutal assault by her boyfriend. But why?

Primary school teacher rapes 10year old pupil

Adeniran Adebayo, (pictured above) a primary school teacher has been arrested and arranged in court by the Lagos state police command for raping a primary 4 pupil inside the toilet of their private primary school located on Olateju Ilesanmi Street, Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos, Punch reports.

Testifying before a Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court in Ebutte Metta yesterday August 13th, the Investigating Police officer from the state Criminal Investigation Department Yaba said he interrogated the little girl three times in which she affirmed that her teacher, Mr Adeniran, who is married with two children, had lured her to the school toilet and forced himself into her and then threatened to flog her if she screamed. Continue...

Aliko Dangote donates N150million to fight Ebola in Nigeria

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has donated N150million to help in the fight of the spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Foundation, Mrs Adhiambo Odaga announced this at a media briefing at the Ministry of Health, Abuja on Monday. She said the money will be available for the establishment of an Ebola emergency operation centre in Lagos.
“After bilateral discussion with the honourable minister and his team, Dangote foundation has funded the establishment of the Ebola emergency operation in Lagos, that is being done through grant from the foundation of just a little over N150 million,” she said. Continue...

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