Tuesday, January 28, 2014

What Brought About My Pageant as Miss Nigeria, Florida, USA – Ajimatanrareje

Ebony black Ayoyemi Ajimatanrareje, 22, is the current Miss Nigeria, Florida, USA. She left the shores of this country at age 11 to further her studies in the United States of America. Ayoyemi attended Pampers Private School, Alaka Estate, Surulere and spent a year at May Day College, Bode Thomas, also in Surulere before she left the country. She was crowned Miss Nigeria Florida in 2012.
 
In her interview with Sunday Sun lately, in Lagos, Ayoyemi spoke  about her tenure which she described as wonderful and quite rewarding even though she wasn’t lavishly showered with gifts, because the pageant is still in its budding stage. Excerpts:
 

Monday, January 27, 2014

Man, Who Set Wife, Son Ablaze in Ibadan Arrested

Different emotions revealed in residents of Ibadan, Oyo State about Muyideen Opeyemi Arowolo 29, who killed his wife and son by setting them on fire when the news of his arrest broke out on December 27, 2013.
 
Though it was reported that he had been arraigned in court on Thursday, January 23, and remanded in prison custody, Crime Reports held an interview with him a day after his arrest.
 
Below is the narration of the excerpts of what he said led him to this act:

CHAN: Nigeria Duelled Morocco with Victorious 4-3 Meeting Ghana in S-Final

Nigerian Super Eagles in a deserved victory effort staged one of its most enthusiastic games at Cape Town stadium on Saturday 25th Jan in big back-on-feet defeated the Atlas Lions of Morocco from 3 goals to equalize and won 4-3 in the final knock-out to semifinal of the 2014 Orange African Nations Championship.
 
The coach Stephen Keshi tutored team were a sorry sight as they ran from pillar to post chasing the sleek Moroccans in their stride.

Issues Between Me and Prophet Ajanaku – Tope Alabi

Tope Alabi, the popular gospel singer talks to Punch about her ordeals, career and controversies surround her.
 
You want to do the second season of the concert you did last year, was it because last year’s edition was successful that you decided to do another one this year?
It wasn’t really because of that. It is just that the concert is what we have planned to be doing for God every year. God has done so much for us. Even when man is not faithful, God has remained faithful. We want to thank Him for His faithfulness.
 
What really do you want to achieve with this concert?
We want people who don’t know God to understand that God is faithful and that is why we praise Him. We want to impart on the lives of people.
 

How I was lured into Homosexual Business

Sometimes six years ago, Musa Ali (not his real name) was lured into gay sex business through a rich businessman in Yola. Ali was told that being gay would make him bold and feared. He was also told that he would make a huge amount of money. Now 36, Ali is remorsefully filled with regrets and wishing it were possible to turn back the hands of the clock. Sitting in the serene evening of last Thursday in Bankin Kogi at the bank of River Benue in Yola after a Herculean arrangement to get him to talk, he shared his story with Punch. Ali revealed that the rich and the powerful, both in business and politics hit the hay with him. Excerpts…
 

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Kangaroo Court Sentence Woman to be Gang-raped

An ultra cultural diversity turned wild in an Indian village when a 20-year-old woman left fighting for her life in hospital after a kangaroo court ordered her to be gang-raped for having an affair with a youth from another village.
 
It was said that all 13 accused men - ten of whom made up the kangaroo court - have since been arrested by police for rape including the village headman.

Ex-Minister’s Wife, Mary Abah, Got A Child 23 Years After Marriage

Mrs. Mary Abah is a lawyer, banker and wife of a former Minister of Interior, Mr. Humphrey Abah. She shares her experience with FRIDAY OLOKOR, Punch on her challenge of being in marriage for 23 years without a child and the support she got from her husband.
 
Congratulations on the arrival of your baby 23 years after marriage. Did you ever think it was going to be like this?
Before I got married, my view of the marriage institution was that marriage was a sanctuary; a place where a woman could actualise her dream together with her partner. I understood very early that marriage usually gives some form of security and the expectation was that in it, one should blossom, be fruitful and multiply generally as the Bible says. That was basically how I saw marriage in my youthful age because I finally married at the age of 27 and I was still quite young.

Why I Love Sleeping with Boys: A Paedophile Gay Confessed

Justice Olise, 33, did not see anything wrong having sex with male children (paedophile) until he was arrested and paraded along with 59 other suspected criminals by the Edo State Police Command.
 
Having regretted his act, he now says, "being a gay is bad in the sight of God and man”, advising would-be gays to get away from the act.
 
Olise was arrested on January 1st, 2014 by police at his No. 20 Evbodaghe street residence. He was alleged to have had sex with five boys whose ages range from 10 to 15 years.
 

Friday, January 24, 2014

LASU Closed Over Students' Protest Till Further Notice

The rain semester 2012/2013 examination has been delayed by the Lagos State University authority and indefinitely, shut down the institution over protest by no fewer than 1,292 students of the university.
 
During the protest, the car of the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. John Obafunwa was stoned and he was reportedly rushed out of the faculty of sciences.
 

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

3 Year-Old Girl Beaten Black And Blue By Her 2 Year-Old Girl Schoolmate

Katie Ann
Cruel violence launched by a two-year-old girl against other children at a Nursery has ignited parents' calls for her expulsion from the school.
 
The little violent toddler is alleged to have assaulted several children brutally since September.

Katie Ann Guttridge, 3, is among the victims who suffered a black eye, damaged socket and bite marks all over her face after the cruel attack.
 
Katie’s mum, Mrs Clara Mackow, 28 said: “I couldn’t believe it when I saw her. I just cried. She had gashes to her lips and a terrible black eye. Katie looked like she’d been in a fight with a dog that mauled her."

Anti-Gay Law: US Threatens To Sanction Nigeria

Leading western countries piled pressure on the Federal government, yesterday, following President Goodluck Jonathan’s signing of the Same-Sex Prohibition Act 2014. The latest country is the United States of America whose Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle threatened that the United States will scale down its support for HIV/AIDS and anti-malaria programmes in response to the Federal Government’s position on the gay rights issue.

I am Not A Kleptomaniac, My Ordeal Is Spiritual – Nollywood Actress

Nollywood actress, Yetunde Akilapa was in a bizarre report allegedly caught trying to burgle a house located at 16 Ibitoye Street, Magado, Lagos on Sunday, January 12. She was badly whipped by residents of the house and photos from the incident sent to the press.
 
Having noticed this was her second stealing incident in one year, it was recalled that in February 2013, the actress was involved in a home break-in incident in the Shomolu area of Lagos for which she was allegedly arrested, prosecuted and remanded at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison for six months. Just two months after she was released, she was caught stealing again. But Yetunde says she's not a Kleptomaniac, that her problem is spiritual.

Lagos State To Outlaw Smoking in Public Places

In an effort to maintain public health and safe non-smoker from smoke hazards, the Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill banning smoking in public places. It was reported that the bill has been tendered before the executive arm of the government for Governor Babatunde Fashola’s assent. 
 
The legislation was set to restrain anybody from smoking in all public places such as libraries, museum, public toilets, schools, hospital, day care centres, public transportation and restaurants among others.
 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Jonathan Appoints Tukur As Chairman Railway Corporation

The immediate past National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has been appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan as Chairman, Nigerian Railway Corporation. This came after his resignation from his position as National Chairman of the country's ruling party last week.
 
Tukur's appointment was announced in a statement revealed by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sam Nwaobasi.

Monday, January 20, 2014

New PDP Chairman Appointed

In the latest development of the Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, a former Governor of Bauchi State,  as the new party chairman.
 
Alhaji Mu’azu is said to replace the former chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who voluntarily resigned recently for undisclosed reason.
 
According to a report Mu’azu was said to have been selected as the consensus candidate after a meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the governors of the party at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, yesterday.
 
It was reported that the meeting ended at almost 1:22am as it was revealed that PDP governors were present. It was also learnt that Mohammed Wakil's choice by the President and his wife, Patience, for the appointment was rejected by majority of the governors in attendance lamenting on his alleged inability to carry people along when he was a principal officer of the House.

Nigeria Pummelled S/Africa To Reach Quarterfinal

In a highly entertaining encounter in Cape Town last night, Nigeria’s home-based Eagles forged its way ahead to the quarterfinal of the ongoing CHAN 2014 tournament as they won the host country, South Africa, 3-1.
 
Nigeria had its first goal came through a beautifully delivered cross by Ifeanyi Ede neatly slotted home by Ejike Uzoenyi for his first international goal for the national team.
 

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Anti-Gay Law Fallout: Canadian Government Cancels Nigerian President Jonathan’s State Visit

A state visit being planned by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to Canada for February has been canceled by the Canadian Government.
 
The cancelation happened in the same week it was revealed the President secretly signed a controversial law banning gays, lesbians, and sexual minorities in Nigeria.
 
Sources in Abuja told Saharareporters that the Nigerian Ambassador to Canada, Ojo Madueke, was told to inform President Jonathan that the state visit to Canada scheduled for February 13 and 14th 2014 has now been canceled.

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Adieu, Tributes to Komla Dumor

Tributes have been paid all around the world to BBC TV presenter Komla Afeke Dumor, who died suddenly at his London home on Saturday at the age of 41. It is thought he suffered a heart attack. A Ghanaian, Dumor joined the BBC in 2007 and became a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus on Africa programme. Here are a selection of comments sent in by readers or posted on Twitter.
 
FROM GHANA & GHANAIANS
Komla was the trailblazer of modern radio journalism in Ghana. He was the icon, most of us local journalists looked up to, for inspiration. May he rest in peace. Justice Lee Adoboe, Accra, Ghana.

Ajimobi Declares Charging Fees In Schools Illegal for the Head Teachers

Heads of government-owned primary and secondary schools have been warned by the Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi to stop charging illegal fees under any guise or in any form. He spoke this, while hosting the executive of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) in his office in Ibadan, the state capital.
 
While he was restating the free education policy of his administration in primary and secondary schools, Ajimobi warned school heads against charging illegal fees. He said: “I found out that some teachers charge pupils underground fees and I want this to stop.” Urging teachers to put in their best to produce pupils, who will be outstanding in learning and character, the governor said with about 30 per cent allocated to education in the 2014 budget, more funds would be available to transform the sector. ANCOPSS State President Mrs. Funmilayo Ojoawo hailed the administration’s education policy.

BBC World TV's Komla Dumor Passes On!

Many feel the rude shock of announcement of the renowned BBC TV presenter Komla Afeke Dumor’s suddenly death at his home in London at the age of 41.
 
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC, London, it has been announced and understood that the gentle African TV broadcaster and presenter pioneer had suffered a heart attack.
 
Ghana-born Dumor and one of Ghana's best-known journalists was a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus on Africa programme.

I am Depressed of Today's Nollywood – Clarion Chukwurah

The veteran Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwurah Abiola has taken a break from acting for almost two years to tour three countries after being appointed a special UN peace envoy. As she returned from her UN ambassadorial tour, she was bagged a prestigious award in appreciation of her contribution towards the development of the Nigerian film industry. In spite of this honour, the actress still feels disappointed with a lot of things happening in the industry and bares her mind on the issues.
 
You recently won ‘Legends of Nollywood’award. How do you feel being recognised as a legend in the industry?
I was on location in Enugu when the award was held and as you can see, ‘Best Female Act, Mirror in the Sun, Clarion Chukwurah’. The award was received on my behalf by my publicist, Cornell Udofia. This award is yearly organised by Paul Obazele’s company, Royal Pictures. Frank Rajah, I think was part of it as well as Zack Orji and many others. I appreciate the award having been given this recognition for the role I played in the now rested ‘Mirror in the Sun.’ But I think that the name of the award and the work for which it was given is rather misplaced.

My Mum Never Believed In Me – Omosexy

On how she earned the sobriquet, Omosexy, Nollywood diva, Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde, has opened up and revealed that her husband created it especially for her as pet name.
 
This was disclosed on CNN’s African Voices earlier in the week in an exclusive 30-minute chat with CNN’s Vladimir Duthiers that x-rayed her entire career.
 
“My husband gave me Omosexy; it’s my hubby’s pet name for me,” Omotola crooned on African Voices as she fielded questions from CNN’s Vladimir Duthiers.
 
On whether she would want to relocate to Hollywood, the world’s movie capital to pursue her dreams, the mother of four kids said: “Absolutely yes. Hollywood is the pinnacle of our careers and I really want to but I feel I’m more needed in Nollywood; I’m more needed in Africa.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Lassa Fever Kills The Doctor That Treats The Lassa Patient

It was reported that the so-called stubborn Lassa fever has killed a medical doctor in Bauchi State after treating a patient who had the virus, while eight other doctors are on danger list after contracting the disease.
 
Meanwhile, the state Primary Healthcare Development Agency has warned citizens to take proactive measures to protect themselves from the disease.
 
Chairman of the agency, Dr. Nisser Ali Umar, who gave the warning in Bauchi on Friday, said the agency had embarked on sensitisation exercise to educate the citizens on the dangers of the disease.

NEF to Drag Lt. Gen Azubuike, the Immediate Past COAS, 6 Others to ICC

In almost a day after he was set free of his official appointment, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) set to drag the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika and six others to International Criminal Court of Justice (ICC) on charges for extra-judicial killings by soldiers in Bama and strangulation of civilians in Giwa Barrack, with the use of underground detention centre. This was disclosed on Friday, 17 January in a statement issued and made available to the press in Kaduna.
 

Abacha to Face Trial on Graft: Supreme Court Orders

Mohammed Abacha, son of late Head of State, General Sani Abacha reportedly at the Supreme Court, Abuja lost his legal battle to stop the Federal Government from prosecuting him on a 123 count criminal charges brought against him for allegedly receiving stolen money belonging to the government.
 
In a unanimous judgment on Friday, the apex court ordered the appellant to go back to an Abuja high Court and face his trial as his appeal challenging the jurisdiction of the trial court lacks merit.
 
The Attorney General of the Federation, in exercising powers vested in him under section 174 of the 1999 constitution had filed four different criminal charges containing 123 counts against Abacha and Abubakar Atiku Bagudu relating to conspiracy under section 97 [1] of the Penal code; receiving stolen property dishonestly under section 317 of the Penal Code and concealing stolen property under section 319 of the penal code law.
 

Friday, January 17, 2014

President Goodluck Jonathan Appoints New Service Chiefs

President Goodluck Jonathan has inked changes made in the nation’s Military High Command as power vested in him as the President of the Federation and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The changes, according to the State House Press Release released, induced droppings and appointments in the Service Chiefs personnel of the Federation.

Nigeria's Anti Gay Law: No Imposition of Morality Or Culture On Nigeria, Says EU

European Union (EU) Managing Director for Africa, Dr. Nicholas Westcott, has said the EU’s stand on same sex marriage was not meant to impose any European morality or culture on Nigeria.
 
He, however, expressed concern over the same sex marriage prohibition Act recently signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan, stressing that the law contradicted the 1999 Constitution, hence his concern about the rights of all Nigerians, irrespective of  sexual orientation.
 
This came as British government expressed disappointment that the Nigerian same sex marriage Bill had received Presidential assent.

Nigerian Drug Suspect in Philippines Looks Up to Full Probe into His Conviction

A Nigerian national, ThankGod Ekenedilichukwu, has asked for a full-blown preliminary investigation into drug charges filed against him by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with his alleged possession of P400,000 worth of high-grade shabu on Tuesday.
 
ThankGod, an alleged member of the West African Drug Syndicate (WADS), was arrested on Tuesday morning in Pamplona, Las Pinas City in the Philippines by agents from the NBI Anti-orgnised Crime and Transnational Crimes Division.
 
He was arrested through interdiction, where a trained dog was used by the agents to locate his alleged drug package of at least 137 grams of shabu safely tucked inside a bag in his car.

Fake ‘Boko Haram’ Members Arraigned For N70m Defraud

Three men, Kalama Abba, Babagana Mallam Saje and Abba Sadiq, alias Sheik Abbas, were on Wednesday, January 15, arraigned on a four – count charge before the Maiduguri High Court 10 for allegedly parading themselves as Boko Haram leaders and extorting money from members of the public.
 
The men and others now at  large were accused of  defrauding  a member of the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security Challenges in the North East, Barrister Aisha Alkali Wakil, of N70 million.
 

Nigeria Anti-Gay Law - What A Laudable Move! MSSN Opined

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit has commended President Goodluck Jonathan over the signing into law the bill banning same sex marriage.
 
The signing of the bill into law was made known to the public on Monday by the presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati.
 
The law, which attracted lots of reactions and condemnation from various non-governmental organizations and religious bodies, one of which is the MSSN, does not only criminalizes same-sex marriage but also makes public displays of affection and even socializing in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inter-sex community illegal.

UN Is Skeptical Of Nigeria Anti-Gay Law

The United Nations’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern on Wednesday at a new Nigerian law that criminalises same-sex relationships, which he fears could fuel prejudice and violence and risks obstructing an effective HIV/AIDS response.
 
The bill, which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans gay marriage, same-sex “amorous relationships” and membership of gay rights groups, according to Punch, was passed by the National Assembly last May and signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday.
 

Nigeria’s Unity Is Non-negotiable – Adams Oshiomhole

The Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole at the grand finale of the Armed Force Remembrance Day celebration in Benin City commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their defence of democracy as he said the unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable. The Governor stated at the occasion and said: “Presidents will come and go, governors will come and go, but the Nigeria nation will remain forever."
 
On this occasion, it is important that we pledge our continued commitment to the indivisibility of Nigeria. I am unrepentant in my conviction that the unity of this country is non-negotiable.

40 Nigerians Nabbed For Fake Documents To Secure Italian Visa

The Special Fraud Unit, SFU, of the police in Lagos on Thursday said it had arrested 40 Nigerians who allegedly attempted to secure Italian visa using fake documents.
 
The documents ranged from forged statement of accounts, fake travelling documents and many others.
 
The Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin, said the arrest of the suspects was made possible by a written request received from the Consulate General of Italy in Lagos to carry out investigations on the 40 suspects who submitted fake and forged documents to Italian Embassy in a bid to travel out of the country.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2014 (Photos)

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How I Manage My Male Fans – Gollywood Actress Juliet Ibrahim!

Meet award winning most popular Gollywood’s actress, Juliet Ibrahim opening up on growing up, and how she met her husband and her turbulent childhood. She also spoke about how she is giving back through her NGO, Juliet Ibrahim Foundation. Excerpts:

At what age did you realize that you wanted to be an actress?
It all began when I was a little girl.  I aspired to be a musician and a model. Acting wasn’t really my dream from the beginning; I stumbled on it in 2004 when I was 18.
 
Did you ever experience sexual harassment as a green horn in Gollywood?
Thank God I never did.
 

Nigerian-Made Cars To Be Available In The Market Before End Of The Year

Automotive Manufacturers Association of Nigeria AMAN has promised that made-in-Nigeria vehicles will be available in the market before the end of the year.
 
Chairman, Motor Vehicle Assembly Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr Ndubusi Obi, dropped the hint on Monday in Abuja while addressing a press conference on behalf of the automotive manufacturers.
 
He said the automotive manufacturers in Nigeria had come together as a body to co-operate in realising the government's vision of enacting the Nigerian Auto Policy.

My Resignation From Ajimobi's Government Is Personal – Hon. Michael Okunlade

Speaking with DARE ADEKANMBI on why he called it quit with Ajimobi, meet Honourable Michael Okunlade who was a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly during Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala administration before he joined the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and got appointed as a Senior Special Assistant on Legislative Matters to incumbent Governor Abiola Ajimobi. Excerpts:

UNTIL last week Monday when you resigned your appointment, you were a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ajimobi on Legislative Matters. How would you describe your experience?
I thank God that I was given the privilege to serve the state and contribute my little quota to the development of the state and above all, I give God the glory for everything He has done so far.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

‘My Odyssey To Conquering The World’ – Miss World Muslimah 2013

The University of Lagos student, Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola who was crowned world most beautiful Muslimah reveals to Tribute her journey to Miss World Muslimah!
 
What prompted your interest in the competition?
I saw the competition online, via Google.  I was browsing on  that day and  read the organisers asking for young ladies around the world who  have  made an achievement either in their academics or in the area of  arts, culture or sports,   wear hijab, can read the Quran fluently, and have one or two things they have  contributed  to their  community and  should be  within the age bracket of 18 to 27.

Two Big Lions Pop Out Of Jungle To Hug A Man (VIDEO)

Amazing as two lions male and female popped out of the jungle to this dude, only to see the female one embracing him. As they were exchanging pleasantries, a giant male lion heaved out and joined them in exchange good pleasantries.


I Should’ve Fled Abroad After Stealing N45m – Armed Robber!

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 30-year-old man believed to have been the mastermind of two robberies at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja in 2012 and 2013.
 
The suspect, Samuel Mayegun (aka Asiwaju) who claimed to be a graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was arrested in the Ikorodu area of Lagos last Thursday.

"It Isn’t My Fault That I’m Curvy In Figure" - Nollywood Actress Crystal Okoye

A fast-rising Nollywood actress, Crystal Okoye, who's also a 300-level student of Business Administration at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, appears in limelight. The Nnewi, Anambra State-born movie star, in this interview with GBENGA KUTELU of THE NATION, talks about her passion for acting, challenges and more.
 
When precisely did you join the movie industry?
It was two years ago when I went to see a friend at a movie location in Asaba, Delta State. The cast members were just getting ready for the shoot. They waited for an artiste who, unfortunately, did not show up. So, they decided to feature me in the movie: Though I had wanted to be an actress before I got on that location that day, I didn’t know how to go about it.

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins The 2013 FIFA Golden Soccer Award Of The Year (Photos)

In the final Goden Soccer of the Year contest, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid FC wins the 2013 Ballon d'Or award at the gala ceremony in Zurich against Lionel Messi and Franck Riberry of Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively.
 
This year Ronaldo's winning of the 2013 Golden Soccer award put end to Lionel Messi's four-year reign as holder of the crown.
 
An emotional Ronaldo, who was fighting back the tears as he received the award on Monday night, said: "First of all I have to say a great thanks to all of my team-mates with the club and the national team.

Monday, January 13, 2014

US Feels Indifferent to Nigeria's Same-sex Marriage Ban

The United States on Monday criticized Nigeria for approving a law banning same-sex marriage with prison, saying the move would curtail basic human rights.
 
Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States was "deeply concerned" by Nigeria's new law says "dangerously restricts freedom of assembly, association and expression for all Nigerians."
 
Kerry said the act "is inconsistent with Nigeria's international legal obligations and undermines the democratic reforms and human rights protections enshrined in its 1999 constitution."
 

Nigeria Bans Same-Sex Marriage

A bill banning gay marriage and same-sex partnerships in Nigeria that sparked international condemnation has been passed into law and approved by the Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan, spokesman confirmed this on Monday.
 
"I can confirm that the president has signed the bill into law," Goodluck Jonathan's spokesman Reuben Abati told AFP, without specifying a date but adding that it happened earlier this month.
 

God Summoned Me Again To Contest In 2015 Presidential Elections

Despite losing the presidential election twice, the dream to become Nigeria’s president has not faded for the Head Pastor, Household of God Church International Ministries, Rev. Chris Okotie.
 
Having nurtured strong presidential ambition several times in the past, Rev. Okotie in an exclusive interview with The Punch unveiled his desire to run for presidency in 2015 elections, God's willing.
 
“God spoke to me about my participation in the political process, which was why I took the step in the first place. He has not said anything contrary.’’, Rev. Okotie said.

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Kaffy & Hubby Welcome Second Baby!

Celebrity Dancer, Kaffy put to bed her second baby today.
 
The husband, Joseph Ameh, shared the pix on Instagram where he dressed up in labour caftan in the hospital.
 
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