Kogi Deeper Life killings: Principal suspect arrested in farm settlement in Ondo state

The principal suspect in the killing of worshipers at the Deeper Life Bible Church in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Abdulmannan Obadeki, has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command in a farm Settlement in Owo local government area of Ondo State. The 32 year-old suspect went into gun battle with the security agents before he was apprehended. During this exchanged of gunshots, Obadeki was wounded with gun bullets Police Commissioner Mohammed Musa Katsina, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect was found

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2015 Presidential Candidacy: “I didn’t have any meeting with Lamido, Amaechi” – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday denied the report that he would not be backing the incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan for second term ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to the report, stated that the former Board of Trustee Chairman of the PDP had decided to support two PDP serving governors, Sule Lamido-Rotimi Amaechi for the Presidential and Vice tickets respectively. Obasanjo, who claimed to have regretted the report, said the speculations were aimed to put him at loggerheads with President Jonathan. But there were signals yesterday that some ex- governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a few serving ones, especially those on second term, have begun talks on the next general election. However, One of the associates of Obasanjo who spoke on condition of anonymity was reported to have quoted the ex-President as saying: “I am more concerned with finding solutions to the country’s challenges of security, corruption

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New facts emerge on how Facebook friends strangled ex-Major General’s only daughter to death

Fresh facts have emerged that the late Cynthia Osokogu, the only daughter of Major General Frank Osokogu (retd), who reportedly went missing on July 22, 2012, was strangled by her assailants in FESTAC area of Lagos. The luciferous incident, according to a senior police who would not want his name oin print, the deceased was drugged, bound hand and foot and then strangled by her assailants. The police source revealed that on getting to the hotel, the students used a powerful drug to paralyse her and robbed her of her valuables, including an undisclosed sum of money. The source said, “According to the confession obtained from two of the suspects,

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Northern Governors declare “War against Boko Haram”

Concluded plans have been made to inaugurate a 41-man peace committee today in the North in preparation to tackle the Boko Haram crisis. Members of the Committee to be inaugurated by the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) are people with diverse backgrounds. They include traditional rulers, the clergy - Christian and Islamic – academics, retired military men, businessmen and former public officers. Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, who is also the chair of the forum, will, according to his Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo, inaugurate the committee in Abuja. The panel has the mandate “to fashion out strategies to address the disturbing

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Skales – Never Letting Go [Produced by Davido]

Technically this is a leak of some sorts as you can tell that it’s not a complete song. Never Letting Go by Skales is a pretty nice track from the EME star, and the complete version should be even better. Oh yea, it’s produced by Davido.

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MTV Base meets with MTN: Obasanjo speaks on Democracy, Ambition and Music

Politician, soldier, farmer and born again Christian Chief Olusegun Obasanjohas inspirational words to share with the young panellists featuring in MTV Base Meets Olusegun Obasanjo with MTN. MTV Base Meets Olusegun Obasanjo with MTN premieres on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Wednesday 22 August 2012 and terrestrial stations across the continent, including STV (Nigeria), Spectrum TV (Cameroon), Viasat (Ghana), Rwanda TV (Rwanda), Swazi TV (Swaziland), Muvi TV (Zambia) and NTV (Uganda). Asked his advice on how young people can find their niche in the world, Chief Obasanjo says, “You must make up your mind what you want out of life. That thing that you have chosen, you must never give up. Whatever your hands and your head find to do: do it with all your might!”

A career soldier, Obasanjo became Nigeria military head of state between 1976 and 1979.  He handed over to a democratically elected regime of AlhajiShehuShagariin 1979, thus becoming the first military ruler to willingly hand over power at a time when military rule was still in fashion in Africa.After spending over three years in prison for his alleged part in planning a phantom coup against the then military junta, Obasanjo ran for the presidency of Nigeria in 1999 as the candidate for The People’s Democratic Party – and won. He served two terms as president of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, leaving office in 2007.In retirement, Chief Obasanjo keeps himself busy with a flourishing farming business and still finds time to act as an UN envoy, and play an active part in the African Leadership Forum, the not-for-profit organisation designed to help improve the quality of leadership in Africa while at the same time helping to train the next generation of leaders for the continent.

Obasanjo met with MTV Base VJ Vanessa Mdee and a group of ambitious and passionate young people at his home in Abeokuta in Ogun State, Nigeria in June 2012 as part of the MTV Base Meets…with MTN mentorship and youth empowerment initiative, which connects thought leaders and influencers with young people.
Chief Obasanjo also speaks about his support for the democratic process, saying, “There’s no better form of government.  Democracy has…its problems, [but] it’s still the form of government that allows for participation by the people, consultation, dialogue – even protests….  It’s the form of government that makes you to be able to call your own leaders to order.  Now, positive protest is part and parcel of democracy and when I say positive what I mean as much as possible non-violent…It should be the responsibility of all us to make democracy strong: to deepen it and weld it into this country.  Because we have no alternative – that is why I always cry against those things that will militate against democracy.”
““You must make up your mind what you want out of life.  That thing that you have chosen, you must never give up.  Whatever your hands and your head find to do: do it with all your might!” Chief Obasanjo concludes.
Other topics to be covered by Chief Obasanjo include the value of education, pivotal moments in his life, the joy he found during his time in prison (where he grew maize for all the inmates), and his love of dancing and music – particularly Bob Marley!
Among the seven young people who had the opportunity to meet and interview Chief Obasanjo were Rwandan law graduate and baking entrepreneur Sandrine Kabzanguka (25), 26-year old business graduate and actress Kocabelle Gueminifrom Cameroon, Nigerian oil industry engineer and entertainer Daniel Effiong (28), Nigerian HR manager Ibilola Fabunmi (27), Nigerian internet entrepreneur Michael Ugwu (31), South African schoolgirl and would-be doctor Omolemo Matloga (15) and Liberian high school graduateand wannabe model Sasha Baker (18).
First initiated in 2011, MTV Base Meets…withMTN connects African youth with the thought leaders, opinion formers, decision makers and role models who shape their world. Further influencers still to feature in the current series include Togolese international footballer Emmanuel Adebayor(29 August) and South African politician and activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (5 September).

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“I don’t know what they are talking about,” May-D responds to P-Square’s statement

It is not quite over, is it? Just this morning, we published a press statement, in which Square Records and Northside Entertainment CEO, Jude “Engees” Okoye, confirmed via their publicist, Bayo Adetu, that May-D has left the record label. Well, in a phone conversation with the NET, the ‘Ringtone’ crooner, insisted he doesn’t know what the Okoyes are talking about. “I don’t know what they are talking about,” a relaxed May D replied. “You know I don’t stay in their house so how am I meant to know this?” When pressed further, as to be if he has been informed officially, he answered: ”I don’t know, have a nice day.”

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They are all false! Don Jazzy denies stories about reconciling with D’Banj/Kanye West

Super producer, Don Jazzy, has come on Twitter, to emphatically deny the rumour that went viral yesterday. The story, claimed that Kanye West, was on the verge of dropping D’Banj from his GOOD Music label, except he makes up with former MoHits partner, Don Jazzy. However, the Mavins boss, says there is no element of truth in the tales. A fan – @nope2famzers – asked him: “Pls hw tru is de Kanye DonJazzy and Dbanj story sir!!! Confirm?”, he replied: “False. thanks for asking.”

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Happy Birthday Mr. President!

Former president Bill Clinton got an early start celebrating his 66th birthday today by taking his dog for an early morning walk on the beach in East Hampton, NY. What do you get for the man who has everything?

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“Prove to me that you really want me” – Mourinho speaks on a return to England

Real Madrid’s manager, Jose Mourinho, has once again reiterated that he would love a return to English football. The 49-year-old, who has coached Chelsea, however stated that any club that wants him, must really show that they do. “I will go where people really want me and, when that moment arrives, they show me they really want me,” Mourinho told BBC Radio 5 Live. “But I have to repeat always this: I am at Real Madrid. I like very much to be (there). I want one

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Taylor Swift How to Kiss a Kennedy

It's a love story ... and now, it's PHYSICAL -- with Taylor Swift and her 18-year-old boyfriend Conor Kennedy locking lips in a passionate kiss earlier today in Massachusetts. 22-year-old Taylor and Conor have been dating for the last few months -- but this makes it official ... because it's the first time they've been seen kissing in public. FYI -- Conor is the son of Robert Kennedy Jr. and the late Mary Kennedy. He is also Patrick Schwarzenegger's second cousin. Small world.

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Lindsay Lohan $3,000 Shopping Spree SURF'S UP

Lindsay Lohan's back to her old ways -- at least in the reckless spending department ... because TMZ has learned, she recently dropped nearly $3,000 on a surf-themed shopping spree in O.C. Lindsay and her bro Cody hit up the famous Jack's surf shop in Huntington Beach Friday -- and according to the receipt, the actress spent a total of $2,723 on surfer swag for her brother ... and that was WITH a 30% famous-person discount.

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Major General Frank Osokogu’s missing daughter found in a mortuary

The death of Cynthia Osokogu, the only daughter of Major General Frank Osokogu (retd), who was reported missing on July 22, 2012, is under thorough investigation by the Lagos State Police Command It was learnt that Osokogu, who was based in Nassarawa, went to visit a friend in Abuja before leaving for Lagos to purchase goods for her boutique. According to reliable sources, the 24-year-old was received at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos by unknown persons, who took her to a hotel in FESTAC area of the state before she disappeared. All attempts by family members to ascertain her whereabouts were made more difficult because

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Jeremiah Gyang & Wife Welcome Baby Girl

Singer from Jos, Jeremiah Gyang and his wife welcome a bundle of joy into their lives as J.Gyang’s wife delivered a baby girl on friday, August 17th 2012. The couple got married in August of 2010. Congratulations to them.

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Halle Berry Old Lady Collapses on Actress' Dinner Table

Halle Berry found herself smack in the middle of a 911 emergency Sunday night in a Malibu restaurant -- when an old lady collapsed on the actress' table ... and couldn't get up. Sources inside Taverna Tony restaurant tell TMZ, Halle was eating dinner with daughter Nahla and fiance Olivier Martinez -- when an old woman walked past their table and slipped, smacking her elbow on the way down.

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Square Records Drops May D from Label

Major moves in the Nigerian music industry today as Square Records and Northside Entertainment CEO Jude “Engees” Okoye announced via the label’s publicist Bayo Adetu that May D is no longer signed to the label. May D who is popularly known for his hit singles Ile Ijo and Soundtrack was the first and only act signed to the imprint; it is unknown if the label has opened doors to another artiste. Read the official press release from Square Records below;
Official Statement
 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
 I,JUDE ‘ENGEES’ OKOYE of Square Records Limited and Northside Entertainment Limited hereby announces to the general public that Mr. Akinmayokun Awodumila, otherwise known as MAY D is no longer an artiste under the aforementioned outfits due to irreconcilable differences. We at Northside and Square records wish him all the best in his career and life.

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Sir Elton John Cracked Out on a Boat!

Music legend Elton John bottomed out on a yacht in St. Tropez on Monday ... by flashing his lily-white ass to some unsuspecting peeps on a neighboring boat. While goofing around on vacation with husband David Furnish and other pals, the Grammy winner dropped trou and exposed his 65-year-old backside to another boat ... which reportedly belongs to actor Michael Caine. No word if any of the victims are pressing charges. Don't let the sun go down on me ... or, in this case, the moon.

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If Arsenal want M’Vila to replace Song, they must pay £15.7m – Rennes General Manager

Pierre Dreossi, Rennes general manager, says he expects Arsenal to get back into the race to sign their midfielder, Yann M’Vila, after they sold Alex Song to Barcelona. He confirmed that there are three clubs, who have expressed interest in the France international. The clubs are thought to be Zenit St Petersburg, Tottenham Hotspurs and Arsenal. But he insisted that a deal has not been agreed yet. “For the instant, there are three offers. There is no agreement. We enter negotiations this week and hope to find a solution,” he told RMC. “I think that it will be done by the end of this week or the beginning of next. “It’s a complicated project with clubs who are not even internally agreed [Tottenham], and clubs that Yann does not want to go to [Zenit]. “There is even a percentage chance that Yann could stay at Rennes this year. “Arsenal? Maybe, you’ll have to call Arsene. But when Song leaves, we must say that Arsenal will reinforce that post. Same thing for a club that sells to Arsenal. “We maintain our price tag of around €20m [£15.7m].”

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Oil subsidy trial: Oil marketers further Challenge FG

The oil marketers who are currently fighting the Federal government over subsidy claims have asked the federal government to publish the names of those payments were made to, as they were confident that none of them will be indicted. Speaking with Journalists yesterday, two of the marketers, Oando and Conoil had declared that they have nothing to hide. It was claimed that Over N4.2 trillion is currently been owed marketers and traders for the importation of refined petroleum products this year. The oil marketers have advised the Federal government to institute legal action against those it had claimed had committed some infraction in the claims, asserting that they are confident that most of them will walk away untouched. However, it has been revealed that if nothing is done in the most speedy way, scarcity will hit the entire nation

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Nigerian Student Facing Life Imprisonment in Ukraine

This story sounds all kinds of wrong from the way we read it, but we’ll let you be the judge. Olaolu Sunkanmi is accused of attempted murder of 5 people. Even the circumstances seem more of a self-defense than anything else, the Nigerian student in Ukraine is still facing life in prison if convicted. 6 teenagers attacked Olaolu outside his apartment while yelling racial slurs at him. While trying to defend himself with a piece of broken glass, the cops arrived and arrested him on the spot. He has apparently been in jail for 7 months without trial. Students in Ukraine have taken to the streets to protest the charges and also the treatment of Olaolu Sunkanmi. African Outlook Reports: African Outlook gathered that the Nigerian identified as Olaolu Sunkanmi Femi and one

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Jim Iyke publicly apologises to Linda Ikeji

Good time are now coming to Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke as he seems to have turned over a new leaf. Just yesterday, an online news journal exclusively reported that the Nollywood ‘bad boy’ had got a new media manager for himself. From what we gathered, Jim Iyke publicly apologised to the popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji for taking her as a blogger (also named Linda) that wrote a false story about him. Jim earlier tweeted at original Linda Ikeji; “Fuck off lady! I’m nt even gonna pretend to be a gentleman abt tis. U cn play d victim all u want but I dnt give a rat ass, period.” Linda then protested “U’re just attacking me for no reason. U sure u’re alright?” However, after finding out that the wrong Linda tweeted the attack at him, Jim swallowed his pride and tweeted an apology; “Apologies Linda. My vitriol on u ws a genuine error as I misread the handle. Hope u’ll boro a leaf from my apology based on ur antecedent attacks.” This has not been responded to by Linda Ikeji as at press time.

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Revealed: Why Peter of P-Square and Lola Omotayo will not get married soon

It’s no longer news that one of the singing sensational duo, P Square, Peter is expecting another baby from mother of his first son, Cameron, Lola Omotayo. A lot of public opinions, speculations and insinuations have it that, why on earth would someone not be married to a woman and still expect to have another baby. Well,NigeriaFilms can authouritatively revealed that, there is more to this than meet the eyes. While one group of tale mongers said that the debonair ex-public relations executive has been un accepted by the Okoye siblings, another has it that the domineering attitude of this fair skin beauty is the cause of the delay in

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Double Delight: Iyanya records ‘Kukere remix’ with D’Banj

If you are still dancing away to Iyanya’s hit track, Kukere, or itching for something new from the winner of the first edition of Project Fame West Africa, wait no more! He has confirmed via his Twitter page, that a remix of Kukere with the Kokomaster himself, D’Banj, is ready to drop. His tweet read: “Just left the studio with @iamdbanj. Final mix of Kukere Remix ft Dbanj dropping soon… Watch this space” We’re watching Iyanya. We can’t wait! DOWNLOAD HERE

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Mavins artiste, Dr SID exposes his sex life on Twitter

One artiste who has left fans and close pals wondering in the last few days after his decision to answer few questions from fans on micro-blogging site, Twitter, is the Mavin records rapper cum singer, Sidney Esiri popularly referred to as Dr. Sid. The entertainer recently bared it all for his followers on Twitter, just for 20 minutes, where he answered almost all questions asked by fans that inquired to know more about him. Answering via his Twitter handle, @IamDrSID, some of the questions asked varied from his relationship with his father, star actor, Justus Esiri, his favourite colour to his favourite football club. However, a fan went a step further by asking if he had ever been involved in a threesome sex and with a terse reply, the singer affirmed. As if that wasn’t enough, another fan asked if he really left his seat when Tiwa Savage threw up on the airplane while traveling to shoot the video of Over The Moon, and he affirmed again

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Kanye West ready to drop D’Banj over Don Jazzy breakup, steps in to reconcile both

DB Records owner and pop artiste D’Banj is desperately trying to reconcile with his former Mo’ Hits partner Don Jazzy. In a bid to get his former maverick producer back, D’Banj asked Kanye West to talk to Don Jazzy. A few months ago the pop superstar called Don Jazzy to try and get the two Mo’ Hits owners to forget the past and work again. Our source who is close to both D’Banj and Don Jazzy confirms this to be true and says that D’Banj’s attempts to get Don Jazzy back has been going on for sometime. Our news story also coincides with the Kanye West, Don Jazzy and D’Banj story in today’s edition of City People. According to the magazine, “Kanye West, believed

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“I want Nigeria’s oil wealth” – Rick Ross

American rapper, Rick Ross, who is currently in Nigeria, has indicated interest in making some money from the country’s number one mineral resource – oil. “Nigeria is rich with Oil.Generational wealth.I need some,” Rick Ross wrote on his Twitter page, while on the set of ‘Hold me back’ video in Obalende, Lagos. Rozay went ahead to post pictures of oil process base ships, which were not too far from the shore and tweeted again: “Lagos Oil Rigg. I’m officially joining the ‘Oil Money Gang‘” Ross is also on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, for the month of August. In his interview, he talks about his time as a correctional officer and how he had two heart seizures last year, caused by smoking weed.

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Royal Entertainment publicly apologises to Banky W, EME crew for cancelled concert

Following the public rant on Banky W and his EME crew over the cancellation of the California and Canadian concerts last week, the show promoter, Royal Entertainment has released a public apology for the allegations against Banky W and his EME team. The promoter released the apology on its Facebook page yesterday claiming it found out that the allegations were completely false. The statement is presented below; Dear Fans, As you all know, on August 17, 2012 Royal Entertainment scheduled a concert

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Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar stages live show in Germany

This is a time for joy for multiple award- winning Kogi state born Thespian, Halima Abubakar as another feather has been added to her international recognition cap. The producer of Mistresses; Halima will commence her four countries European tour; starting with Berlin in Germany where she will be entertaining her fans live on stage and sensitize people on the need to avoid vices like fighting and bullying among students. The brain behind the project is a company called Catjen International. The company is being run by

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Rick Ross shoots ‘Hold me back’ video in Obalende, Lagos [Pictures]

Rick Ross announced via micro-blogging site Twitter on Friday, August 17, 2012, that while in Lagos for his Summer Jam Fest performance, he would use the opportunity to shoot a music video. The Maybach Music boss kept true to his words as he went to the streets of Obalende, specifically Sura market area, to film the Nigerian version of his single ‘Hold me back‘. ‘Hold me back’ is a single off Rozay’s recently released fifth album ‘God Forgives, I Don’t‘. ‘Filming in the slums in Lagos.i just bought out the whole grocery store and gave it to the village. #MMG presence strong in our homeland‘, @rickyrozay tweeted. The shoot, directed by Maybach Music official films director Spiff TV, started at about 1PM and lasted for 2 hours. ‘Nigeria!!! We In The Streets‘, @SPIFFTvFilms tweeted. The US version of ’Hold me back‘ was released in July and generated controversy when it got banned by music network BET.

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Demmy - "TUALE"

His first official single on the music scene was the Samklef-produced track titled “Padi B4” which featured the “Hotter than Fire” Fuji crooner – T.Code [who recently released “Iwa” featuring 9ice]. He came up with a couple of songs [unreleased] and in 2010, he released “Free for All” featuring Lawale, and this came through with a music video directed by Sammy. Due to school prowess, he stayed off the music scene [but kept recording at the studio] and now, he’s back with a brand new tune which would definitely become another sizzling “street anthem”. On perfect kicks, and infectious tunes of melodious synths and percussion sounds as laced on an instrumental by Irich [Fresh Beat], Demmy makes an impressive come-back on to the music scene with his brand new innovative single titled “Tuale”. “Tuale”, which is one of the street slangs used by Nigerians to say “salute” is totally infectious from the moment you hit the “PLAY” button and it’s not just going to stay as another street anthem, but would go on to the clubs/dance floors and in an unsuspecting manner, it would also fit everyone’s playlist due to its deep lyrical content. Demmy, who is working towards a 2013 album release has recorded a couple of songs in the likes of “Smile”, “Fine Badt Girl” and “Naija Girls” – all of which would poise his versatility on different musical genres and would give birth to the album, which would be titled “Unbelievable”. In his own words: “…owole de, ori ade wole de” which basically means “…here he comes”. DOWNLOAD HERE
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