Spiritual Healer Jailed For 16 Years For Sexually Abusing Eight Women

A man working as a spiritual healer has been jailed for 16 years for sexually abusing eight women on his treatment table - two of which were underage.
Reiki master and clairvoyant psychic Michael Ireland, 60, pleaded guilty to 25 counts of various sexual offences committed over a 25-year-period
Mr Ireland would target his emotionally vulnerable victims during treatments in his own home, claiming to be undoing their ‘emotional blockages’.

Wizkid Floats new Label, ‘Starboy Music’

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (Wizkid) will no longer be just a singer and song writer but a record label boss as he floats his new music label Starboy music. Wizkid told Silverbird TV entertainment presenter Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere at Iyanya’s album launch held last weekend ”Starboy music is actually my little baby.

It’s something I’ve been nurturing for a while now. I’ve always wanted to do this, so I’m really excited”. Wizkid promised to sign new acts to the label. ‘‘I have great acts I’m going to be putting on through Starboy Music, so please continue supporting me and I’ll never let you guys down.

University of Abuja Engineering Students to be Transferred to other Schools - Minister

The Nigerian Minister of Education stated this on Tuesday. The Federal Government has concluded plans to transfer some students of the University of Abuja to other institutions, the Daily Trust Newspaper is reporting.

The institution has remained closed since last November after it was shut down by the government following protests by students over the non-accreditation of some courses.

Ladela School Holds ‘Family Fun Day’

Students, staff and members of the Parents Teachers Associations of Ladela Secondary School Abuja, Saturday took time off their busy schedules to have eight hours of fun at the school’s premises.
Also in attendance were former minister of Education, Hajiya Aisha Dukku and the acting Director of the National Mathematical Centre, Professor Adewale Roland Tunde Solarin. In a brief speech to declare ‘Ladela Family Fun Day’ open, Hajiya Dukku commended the school for coming out with such a day and for taking special interest in their students.
The former minister was taken round stands mounted in the school’s premises to inspect items as well as services displayed for sale by students of the school’s entrepreneurial club and parents. Among the stands were those of free counseling services, free eye test, cancer awareness and free legal service.

Renowned Hausa Singer, Barmani Choge, Dies At 80

A renowned Hausa female singer and songwriter, Hajiya Sa'adatu Aliyu, popularly known as Barmani Choge, has died at the age of 80 in Funtua town of Katsina State.
Alhaji Hamza Aliyu, one of her children, who confirmed the death to newsmen on Monday, said the deceased died at her residence following a protracted illness on Saturday.

Nigeria Debt Now N7.5trillion —DMO

Nigeria's domestic and external debts stood at a N7.5 trillion as of December 31, 2012.
Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Dr Abraham Nwankwo, disclosed this on Monday at the sideline of a two-week seminar on Sub national Debt Sustainability Analysis/ Portfolio Review Training Programme for officers of Debt Management Departments (DMD) in states.
According to the Director-General, the external debt of Nigeria, as of December 31, 2012 stood at $6.5 billion (N1.040 trillion), while the domestic debt within the same period was N6.5 trillion.

LASU: Why More Students May Be Killed!

Not a few Nigerians were jolted by the news of the murder of a fast rising hip hop artiste, Damola Olaniyan aka Damouche at the gate of the Lagos State University, Ojo on Thursday. Damouche was shot twice in the head, apparently from a high caliber weapon and at close range too.
Though the police have intervened and suspects have been arrested, there are fears that the war might just have started. Street Journal’s findings revealed that the cause of the shooting was a clash between members of the Black Axe and Buccaneers confraternities.
Some sources on campus also disclosed that members of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity had issues with the other two groups making it difficult for the uninitiated to “know who is killing who”. In what appeared to be a reprisal attack, another undergraduate of the institution who was simply identified as Kabiru was killed late on Sunday around Abeokuta Street in Okokomaiko, bu suspected members of the Buccaneers Confraternity. Some students were later arrested at a party in Ishashi, Okokomaiko.

Declare Amnesty For Boko Haram Members – Sultan Tells President Jonathan

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Tuesday morning, called on President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to declare amnesty for all Boko Haram combatants.

The Sultan who was speaking during the annual central council meeting of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Kaduna, urged Jonathan to use the opportunity of his visit to Maiduguri – the Borno State capital and hot bed of the Islamist sect’s activities, to offer them  amnesty.

Olusegun Obasanjo Turns 76

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo turns 76 today, 5th March.

He is a former Nigerian Army general and former President of Nigeria. Born on March 5, 1937.
He declared that he was not willing to celebrate his birthday in a lavish manner until when God spares his life till he hits 80.

Nigerian Family Is England’s Smartest Family Ever

Peter and Paula Imafidon, 9-year-old twins from Waltham Forest in northeast London, are a part of the highest-achieving clan in the history of Great Britain education. The two youngest siblings are about to make British history as the youngest students to ever enter high school
They astounded veteran experts of academia when they became the youngest to ever pass the University of Cambridge’s advanced mathematics exam. That’s on top of the fact they have set world records when they passed the A/AS-level math papers.
Chris Imafidon, their father, said he’s not concerned about his youngest children’s ability to adapt to secondary school despite their tender age. “We’re delighted with the progress they have made,” he said. “Because they are twins they are always able to help and support each other.”

Rev Father Burns Pope Benedict’s Photo During Sermon

Church chiefs in Italy have launched an investigation after an Italian priest set fire to a photograph of former Pope Benedict XVI in front of dozens of stunned worshippers.
Father Andrea Maggi, 67, ignited the picture during a sermon, saying that Benedict had “abandoned” the Catholic Church.

Jonathan Reneges On Promise To NYSC Members Affected in Bomb Blast

About 15 people were killed in the bomb blast in Suleja, Niger State. The 10 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members, who were victims of April 2011 bomb blast in Suleja, Niger State, are still waiting on President Goodluck Jonathan to fulfil his promise to them.

Just after the blast, the president had promised the Corps members immediate employment after their service. The corps members, who spoke through their leader, Ethelbert Ezuezuemeh, said that the president promised them automatic employment. Mr. Ezuezuemeh said on Monday in Abuja that the call became imperative to remind the president of his promise.

Man Hides Cocaine In Sandals, Bag

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday arrested 26-year-old Igwe Ogbonna for possessing 630 grammes of cocaine hidden inside two pairs of sandals and his luggage.

The discovery was made at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos while Ogbonna was attempting to board a Kenyan Airways flight to India.

Ezekwezili, Others Weep As Boko Haram Victims Recount Woes

A former Minister of Education and ex-Director-General of the Due Process Office, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and others, broke down in tears on Monday in Abuja after listening to Pastor Sarana Chinda of All Saints Protestant Church, Hauran Wanki, Barracks, Kano, recount how 17 members of his church were killed for refusing to renounce Jesus Christ.
Ezekwesili also heard from a 45- year-old Deborah Shetima from Borno State how her husband was butchered on April 25, 2012 and how her two children-aged seven and nine-years were abducted by Boko Haram members.
Shetima, who was speaking at a press conference organised by the Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans, said while still moaning over the fate of the abducted children, the sect members came back three months after and killed her third child.

Actress Laide Bakare starts reality show, see the official trailer

Actress Laide Bakare starts reality show, see the official trailer

Her reality show is titled My Xperience and according to the producers, the show will portray her every day work, plans, and all the stress that comes with her success. The show will premiere next week on syndicate local channels STV, TVC and AIT. See the trailer above...

Dangote moves from the 76th to the 43rd richest man in the world

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is now the 43rd richest man in the world, according to the Richest People in the World list Forbes released yesterday.

Dangote moved from 76th with a net worth of $11.2billion in 2012 to 43rd with a net worth of $16.1bn as of March 2013. So he made about $5billion in one year! Choi!

Dangote is still the richest man in Africa. The other Nigerian billionaire on the Forbes Billionaires list is single Paddy Adenuga's dad, Global chairman Mike Adenuga, who ranked 269 with a net worth of $4.7bn.

Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest man with a net worth of $73bn, while Bill Gates is the second with a net worth of the $67bn. 3rd is Armancio Ortega of Spain ($57bn), 4th is Warren Buffet ($53.5bn), and 5th is Larry Ellison with $43bn net worth.

Guess who’s back in Nigeria to take his place on the music scene?

It’s Baba Kuboye! Son of renowned jazz duo, Tunde and Fran Kuboye (nee Ransome Kuti) and grand-nephew of Afrobeat Legend Fela Kuti.

Uche R, Joke Silva, Genevieve, Chidi Mokeme at President's dinner

Nollywood stars met with Mr President on Saturday March 2nd in Lagos to celebrate Nollywood at 20. See a few more photos after the cut...

2face Idibia & Omoni Oboli cover March issue of Red Sheet Magazine

See Omoni Oboli channeling legendary actress Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Nice! See more photos of the two after the cut...

Aliko Dangote is World’s 43rd Richest Man

Aliko Dangote

• Targets list of top five richest men in four years

Yemi Ajayi

Cement mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, moved up 33 places from the 76th position, which he occupied on the list of richest men and women in the world compiled by US-based Forbes Magazine last year, to emerge the 43rd richest man on earth in 2013.

Cleansing the Augean Stable

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mariam Aloma Mukthar

With the recent retirement of two judges, the judiciary seems set for a new regime of zero tolerance for graft, writes Nkiruka Okoh

Of the three tiers of government in Nigeria, the limelight is rarely beamed on the judiciary if compared to the Executive and the Legislature. However, recent developments may have shifted the attention of Nigerians to the happenings in the judiciary.

050313T.North Korea launching the rocket.jpg - 050313T.North Korea launching the rocket.jpg North Korea launching the rocket BBC The US and China have reached a tentative deal on a new sanctions resolution to punish North Korea for its nuclear test, UN diplomats say. Unnamed diplomats said a deal was agreed late on Monday and they hoped a draft resolution would be put to the Security Council on Tuesday, reports the BBC. The details of what has been agreed have not been announced. North Korea carried out its third and most powerful nuclear test in February, sparking worldwide condemnation. It was the first such test under new leader Kim Jong-un, who took over the leadership after his father Kim Jong-il died in December 2011. Pyongyang said the nuclear test was a "self-defensive measure" made necessary by the "continued hostility" of the US. Nuclear test monitors based in Vienna say the underground explosion had double the force of the last test, in 2009, despite the use of a device said by the North to be smaller. North Korea claimed that a "miniaturised" device had been tested, increasing fears that Pyongyang had moved closer to building a warhead small enough to arm a missile. The test came weeks after Pyongyang successfully used a rocket to put a satellite into space, a move condemned by the UN as a banned test of missile technology. China is North Korea's only ally and its major trading partner. Beijing has been reluctant to support tougher sanctions in the past, citing the impact of potential instability inside its secretive neighbour state. With the recent test, however, its stance appears to have changed somewhat. A UN diplomat told AFP there had been "tough talks" between China and the US on the issue and that a vote on the draft would happen "soon", though it was unlikely to be at Tuesday's session. Another diplomat told Reuters that whether a draft was circulated on Tuesday was "up to the Americans". The UN press office said Russia, which this month holds the presidency at the Security Council, would hold closed-doors talks on Tuesday morning. North Korea is already subject to a raft of sanctions affecting individuals and government bodies, restricting financial activities and barring any trade or test of ballistics and nuclear technology.

North Korea launching the rocket

BBC

The US and China have reached a tentative deal on a new sanctions resolution to punish North Korea for its nuclear test, UN diplomats say.

Unnamed diplomats said a deal was agreed late on Monday and they hoped a draft resolution would be put to the Security Council on Tuesday, reports the BBC.

Voters Enlightenment as Joker in Gombe Councils Polls

Nwabueze Okafor, National President, Association of Local Government of Nigeria

The importance of local governments’ autonomy was stressed in Gombe State last Saturday during the council elections in the state, Chuks Okocha writes

As the third tier of government and the closest to the people, the constitutional responsibilities of the local governments cannot be over-emphasised. From supervising and taking care of such duties like markets administration, primary health and grassroots developmental need, local government is as important a stakeholder in a federal system.

The Changing Face of AMAC

Hon. Micah Jiba

Thing are no longer the same in the Abuja Municipal Council (AMAC), writes Onyebuchi Ezigbo, who was recently on a project tour with chairman of the council, Hon. Micah Jiba

The story of the development challenges facing the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) may be similar to most other local councils in country. But the approach in dealing with such challenges as well as the results differs.

Chime Offers N10 million for Killers of Kwara Police Boss

Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr  Chinwike Asadu

• Police: No arrests yet 

•Widow recounts last moments  

•Opposition parties condemn killing

Christopher Isiguzo , Onyebuchi Ezigbo and Hammed Shittu

Father ties, locks up six-year-old daughter for witchcraft

Culled from Punch

A 42-year-old father, Mr. Edet Etok-Akpan, is currently being quizzed at the headquarters of the Cross River State Police Command in Calabar for torturing his six-year-old daughter, Edidiong, as a result of a church prophetess’ pronouncement that the girl was a witch.

Jack the Giant Slayer scrapes to top of US box office

Jack The Giant Slayer features elaborate special effects

Thief steals US box office

Jack The Giant Slayer 2013's first big-budget action movie, has topped the North American film box office with $28m (£18.6m) in its opening weekend.

Ghana's John Mahama launches Hope City project

An IT university will be built at Hope City

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Ghana's President John Mahama has launched a project to build a $10bn (£6.6bn) IT hub near the capital, Accra, within three years.

Dubbed Hope City, it will have Africa's tallest building, at a height of 270m (885ft), an investor says.
It will be built on empty land and will employ about 50,000 people and house 25,000 people, the investor

Deadly plane crash in DR Congo's Goma

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A plane has crashed in Goma, the main city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least five passengers, officials say.

It came down in the city centre shortly before it was due to land in bad weather at Goma airport.
A government spokesman said no-one appeared to have died on the ground as the plane fell in an empty area. Earlier reports suggested as many as 30 people had died.
DR Congo has a poor air safety record.
Its airlines have been banned by the European Union from flying into EU airspace.
Two years ago, 74 people were killed in a crash at the airport in the central city of Kisangani.
Last year, President Joseph Kabila's personal adviser, Augustin Katumba, was killed in a crash in the city of Bukavu.
'Field of disasters' In the latest accident, the aircraft, a Fokker 50 owned by local company CAA, was flying in from the central mining town of Lodja when it came down in heavy rainfall, AFP reports.
It was not immediately clear how many people were on board, and darkness hampered the rescue operation, but local residents said there were survivors.
The plane crashed in the centre of Goma, near the electoral commission's building, but it did not hit any people on the ground, the city's mayor Naasson Kubuya told the Associated Press news agency.
"The pilot managed to avoid houses. It's a horrifying accident,'' Mr Kubuya was quoted as saying.
"The city of Goma has become a field of disasters. We sympathise with the families of the deceased.''

Senegal fire at Koranic school kills nine children

Human rights groups have warned of the poor conditions at Koranic schools

Nine children have been killed by a fire at a Koranic school near the centre of Senegal's capital, Dakar.

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If you're not getting any...sometimes looking is good for the soul! :-)

Lynxxx vs Banky W: Who would you 'hit?'

Just for one night...who would you pick? Ladies only, please! All dem...you know who you are, stay away from this post, biko! Hehe

Toolz vs LIB reader: Who wore it better?

 Who killed the dress?

Ice Prince spootted with Beenie Man in Rwanda

The two music stars performed at Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda on Saturday...

Konga Reveals His Next Big Move

The ‘Baby Konga’ crooner Lawal Olalekan Olumo popularly known as Konga was on Channels Television’s Saturday breakfast Show Sunrise, where he spoke on his career and his newly released single.
Konga who just released a new single titled “Always Guiding’’ said the song is a message to Nigerians about the way we struggle and the way we live our lives.
The Afrobeats artiste also divulged some of his big business plans for the nearest future, a water factory called Konga Waters.
Konga was recently signed to a new record label Morgan Entertainment together with some high-life artistes.
When asked about the meaning of his hit song Konga, he said that it simply means beating of drums.
He has had collaborations with different artistes including Vector, Olamide, Kenny Saint Best amongst others.
Konga says he is currently working on a new collaboration with Wizkid.

VIDEO: 4 Egyptians Arrested For Making "Harlem Shake" In Their Undewear

Egyptian police said Saturday they have arrested four students who filmed themselves publicly dancing in their underwear, as more people around the world emulate a viral dance craze called the "Harlem Shake."
The Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. It was originally called the albee and started in 1981. It involves lifting one shoulder, pivoting, and lifting the opposite shoulder in quick succession.
The four pharmaceutical students shocked residents of a middle class Cairo neighbourhood when they removed most of their clothes and videotaped themselves performing the pelvis-thrusting dance, a police official said.

9-Year-Old Boys In Sexually Explicit Video: Is This Child Abuse? (VIDEO)

A lawyer for the family of a 9-year-old rapper who appears in sexually suggestive videos is criticizing authorities' decision to investigate whether the boy is the victim of possible child abuse or neglect.

The boy who performs as "Lil Poopy," is a thriving, well-adjusted fourth-grader with a good home life, good grades and musical talent, attorney Joseph Krowski Jr. said Monday of client Luie Rivera Jr., who is of Puerto Rican descent.
"This is just what I would call a racially-tinged investigation because whoever watched it probably doesn't understand rap," Krowski said of his client's work. "...This isn't some child left alone that's not going to school. It all comes down to content in the videos, which is protected by the First Amendment."
On Sunday, Brockton police asked state child welfare officials to look into possible abuse after watching Lil Poopy videos following a feature story about him in local newspaper The Enterprise.

VIDEO: Kanye West Insults Obama, Jay Z & Justin Timberlake

Kanye West may have gone too far on this, the rapper went on a rant dissing Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z’s collaborated track, “Suit & Tie”.

And going off on President Barack Obama saying,”I don’t give a f**k what the President got to say,” at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.

VIDEO: Davido ‘Gobe’

Artist, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido has dropped a brand new video for 2013 'Gobe'.

Produced by Shizzi.
Watch video below

Nokia Unveils £13 Mobile Handset That Only Needs to Be Charged Once a Month

Nokia has unveiled a simple £13 mobile phone that can last for 35 days on a single charge. It is aimed at emerging markets where electricity is rare, but could also be sold as a back-up phone.
The Nokia 105, which is set to go on sale within weeks, has a colour screen, built-in torch and an FM radio.
It’s now the cheapest phone in the Finnish firm’s range, and was hailed as ‘the ultimate festival phone’ at its launch.

Notorious Dutch Prison Transformed Into Luxury Hotel (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

It was previously a place from which people desperately wanted to leave. As one of the Netherlands’ most feared prisons for almost 150 years, Het Arresthuis was not a place you would want to stay. But following its closure and something of a makeover, people are now paying good

VIDEO: Murder Dem- Jesse Jagz

Jesse Jagz is back with visuals for his hit single, “Murder Dem” that he dropped last Christmas and has been plaguing airwaves ever since.

Directed by Mex.
Story by AY Stunna Mavrik.
Watch video below

VIDEO: Teenage Beauty Queen Resigns After Her Porn Video Surfaced (SEE VIDEO HERE)

A teen beauty queen has resigned following allegations that she appeared in a pornographic video last year.

Melissa King, who was crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA last November, stepped down Tuesday, after an "amateur" porn website posted a video featuring a woman who looks and sounds like her.

PHOTOS: More Pictures And Dancers Shaking Their Butt At Iyanya's Album Launch

On Saturday 2nd March 2013, Nigerian music star Iyanya launched his sophomore album “Iyanya vs Desire” at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The star studded affair was hosted by Nollywood actor/politician Richard Mofe-Damijo and on-air-sensation Toolz. Celebrities including Ajebutter22, AY Makun, Tomi Odunsi, Tunde Ednut, Banky W, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi and DJ Xclusive were spotted at the event.
Other stars who performed on Saturday evening include Wizkid, Seyi Shay, May D and Vector.
One of the most memorable performances was Iyanya and Tiwa Savage’s rendition of the Boyz II Men and Mariah

VIDEO: Billionaire To Build ''Unsinkable'' Titanic II

An Australian billionaire plans to build an ''unsinkable'' version of the Titanic, 100 years after the original sank after hitting an iceberg.

VIDEO: "Yvonne Nelson Is Nice & She's A Special Friend To Me" -Ice Prince

Nigerian singer, Ice Prince in a recent interview talks about his personal life, fashion sense, work and future plans.

There have been reports that the singer is dating actress, Yvonne Nelson. Well seems he has decided to clear the air.
In his words: "Yvonne Nelson is a nice and special friend".
Watch interview below

9 Things You Should Never Say After Sex

There are few things you should avoid saying to your partner after making love, if you don't want your relationship to end up in disaster.

There's enough sex in D.H. Lawrence's scandalous masterwork Lady Chatterley's Lover, but one can also find ten things said after sex that you really wouldn't want to say today, according to the Huffington Post.

Some are said by men, some are said by women, but both sexes should avoid pretty much all of them.

The 10 things in the order in which they appear in the book, according to the paper, are as follows:

1. Don't complain about the timing of someone's orgasm (or how they got there).
Never to talk about the woman's orgasm right after she's had it, much less criticize how she gets herself there. Even if you want to praise her (or yourself ) for the success you just had, better keep still. Let it happen; don't shine light on it lest it disappear.

MOVIE TRAILER: “House of Gold" Starring Yvonne Nelson, Ice Prince, Majid Michel, Omawumi

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson's third movie production 'House of Gold' is set to premiere next month.

VIDEO: Wizkid Talks About New Record Label, Opens Up On Alleged EME Feud

A lot has been said not just about the current relationship Nigerian Pop star Ayo ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun has with his former record label EME but also about his newly established Star Boi music label.

CPC Wants Obasanjo Arraigned For Genocide

The Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, on Monday called for the arraignment of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for genocide.
In a statement made available to Vanguard, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Engr. Rotimi Fashakin said Obasanjo should be charged for crime against humanity and violation of human rights before the