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181  Forum / The Buzz Central / Fashola Pays Condolence Visit To Dora Akunyili's Family (Photos) on: 13-06-2014 06:11 PM


Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN paid a condolence visit to the family of late Professor Dora Akunyili's family at their Maitama, Abuja residence on Thursday, June 12, 2014.




182  Forum / Sports / FIFA World Cup 2014: Spain vs Netherlands [13/06/2014] At 8PM on: 13-06-2014 02:37 PM


Defending champions Spain kick off their defence of the World Cup against the Netherlands at the Arena Fonte Nova in a repeat of the 2010 final.

Four years ago, Andres Iniesta’s goal in the 116 th minute catapulted Spain to its first World Cup title over Netherlands in a 1-0 victory in South Africa. On Friday, the former finalists meet in the opening Group B match at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil.



Manager Louis van Gaal’s squad was denied its first World Cup title after the nation’s third trip to the final in the tournament’s history, but brings back most of its attacking stars from 2010 including Robin Van Persie, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben. However they are only three of seven to make the return trip.
 
Hoping to be the third nation to ever win consecutive World Cups, though not necessarily favored to do so, Spain will once again send out the likes of Iniesta, David Villa, Cesc Fabregas, Xavi and all-world keeper Iker Casillas.

The two sides will play for the 11 th time during the World Cup, with Spain holding the 5-4-1 advantage and 16 goals to 11 for the Dutch.



Expect a match similar to 2010’s final, with Spain’s lightning quick attacks meeting a fortified Dutch backline and netminder Michel Vorm, who believes Holland still has enough experience in the attack to compete in Brazil.

“Arjen Robben had an amazing season with Bayern Munich, [Robin] Van Persie has done very well for the national team, Wesley Sneijder is playing his 100th game against Spain,” Vorm said to The Guardian, “Nigel de Jong is very important as well. That is so much experience and so much quality.”

Vorm also said reliving Robben’s missed opportunity in the 60 th minute that could have put the Dutch on top and changed possible altered the landscape of the final four years ago is an experience he prefers to avoid, but stressed Holland are not out for revenge.

To his credit, albeit with an odd choice of words, Spain manager Vicente del Bosque stressed his team is capable of adapting should Holland rehash its physical play from Johannesburg.

“We are not Talibans with just one way of playing,” Del Bosque told Marca. “Possession without having depth doesn’t have any point. For that reason we are working so that the team can pressure to win back possession and then as a group attack.

“Football is played in many different ways and there isn’t just one. We don’t have a magic formula, we have a plan based on the players that we have available. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t others who are just as good and give results.”

The ability to adapt is certainly a skill any team needs to exceed in the topsy-turvy tournament, but that pales in comparison to the need of a healthy squad. Born in Brazil but opting to play for Spain, striker Diego Costa, who helped Atletico Madrid capture La Liga last month, believes his injured left hamstring has healed but his health will be a continued concern throughout the tournament.
183  Forum / The Buzz Central / The Complete Guide to #WorldCup2014 Team Nicknames (In Photos) on: 10-06-2014 08:22 PM
ESPN commissioned Brazilian artist Cristiano Siqueria to create posters for all 32 teams competing in the World Cup. They display each team’s unique and oftentimes poetic nickname, so impress your friends by saying “La Furia Roja” instead of “Spain.”



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The nicknames range from the simple, such as Switzerland’s “La Nati,” which means “the national team,” to more elaborate ones, such as England’s “The Three Lions,” an homage to the Royal Arms of England. All of the names provide interesting bits of trivia about their respective countries.

Check out Siqueria’s posters and a brief background on the teams’ nicknames, below:



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184  Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / BRIBERY: Delta State Polytechnic Chief Security Officer, CSO, Jailed For 33Years on: 9-06-2014 10:50 AM
A Delta State High Court, sitting in Warri, has sentenced the Chief Security Officer, CSO, of Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Peter Obonyamo, to 33 years imprisonment.

The sentence followed Obonyamo’s conviction by the court for corruptionrelated offences.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, had sued Obonyamo to court for demanding N150,000 gratification from a contractor with the polytechnic.

He was also charged with receiving N100,000 from the contractor.

His arrest came through a sting operation by ICPC operatives, as he was collecting the N100,000 marked money.

Delivering judgement, Justice Briki-Okolosi held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt in counts 1, 3, 4, 6 and 11 of the charge, while he struck out counts 2 and 5 for duplicity.

The court further held that counts 8, 9 and 10 were not proven beyond reasonable doubts.

However, the court sentenced Obonyamo to seven years imprisonment on each of counts 1, 3, 4 and 6, with an option of N20,000 fine on each count.

The court also sentenced the convict to five years imprisonment without an option of fine on count 11.

Obonyamo was, therefore, sentenced to a total of 33 years imprisonment, but would only spend seven years in prison, as the terms are to run concurrently.
185  Forum / The Buzz Central / Photos From The 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards on: 8-06-2014 04:52 PM
Nigeria’s music star, Davido has been adjudged the Artiste of the year at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards, MAMAs, held on Saturday 7 June.



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During the prestigious award ceremony televised live on DSTV channel 322 from International Conference Centre, Durban, South Africa venue, the young HKN Music singer also picked the statuette as the Best Male act, beating fellow compatriot Wizkid, Anselmo Ralph (Angola), Diamond (Tanzania) and Donald of (South Africa).

Nigeria and Mavin Records’ first lady, Tiwa Savage emerged MAMAs’ Best Female Act. She beat talented divas such as Chidinma (Nigeria), DJ’ndo (South Africa) and Efya (Ghana) to the diadem.



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Nigerian music director, Clarence Peters, won the gong for Best Video with Burna Boy’s hit song, ‘Run My Race’.

Clarence, son of award-winning actress, Clarion Chukwurah, also made Nigeria proud as he was honoured with the newly introduced ‘Transform Today Award’ By Absolut.
186  Forum / The Buzz Central / Photos: Police Attack Governor Fayemi And Senator Ojudu During APC Rally In Ado on: 8-06-2014 04:37 PM
Police Disturbed Governor Fayemi And Senator Ojudu APC rally in Ado Ekiti. The reason behind this is yet to be ascertained. See photos below:



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187  Forum / Politics / Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero Is New Emir Of Kano on: 8-06-2014 04:18 PM


Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero is the new Emir of Kano. Born on April 1st 1956, Sanusi Ado Bayero, 58, is the first son of late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Ado Abdullahi Bayero who died on Friday June 6th in Kano after a long illness at the age of 83. The new Emir holds a degree in Law from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
188  Forum / The Buzz Central / My Illness Was A Blessing In Disguise –Kayode Odumosu Aka Pa Kasunmu on: 7-06-2014 11:05 AM
Veteran actor, Kayode Odumosu, aka Pa Kasunmu, tells Ademola Olonilua about his experiences in life



How is your health now?

My health is better now, glory be to God.

What exactly was the nature of the ailment?

I cannot really say what the nature of the ailment was but the day I got to know was when I went to my family doctor’s hospital at Jibowu, Lagos. They tested me and said I needed to go to another laboratory for a more comprehensive test. When I went to the laboratory, they checked my heart and carried out some other tests on me and later referred me to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba. It was there that I knew that I needed to be thoroughly checked medically. That was how it started in 2009. It was there that I realised that I had problems with my heart, liver and it was getting to the kidney before it was stopped at LUTH.

What are the lessons you learnt from that experience?

I believe that everything is from God because before this ailment started, I was building a house in Ogijo, Ogun State and my friends advsed me to look for money for the roofing of the house. They told me that I should make sure I get about N3m for the roofing and I was surprised that it was that expensive. I asked them if the money was only for the roofing and they laughed and said yes. We were all discussing and playing but I took it seriously and was saving the money. I was able to raise N4m before the ailment started. I did not know that the money I was gathering was for my health and not for the house. I had to spend the money on my medication and that is why I said everything was from God. It is a miraculous thing. When I had N600,000 left of the N4m, I sold my property. I sold two plots of land at Ibefun in Ogun state. Later on, I had to sell my BMW car as well and because my son was also contributing money too, I had money for my medication. Later, my sister working at LUTH told me that I could not continue like that; she said I needed the support of the public. I declined and told her that I would find my way around it financially. She did not listen to me and went ahead to inform the public about my illness but I thank her and God. I did not know people love me this much and they give me money which helped in my treatment.

Did you also sell your house at Ogijo?

My house at Ogijo is still there, I did not sell it. It is still under construction. I have another house at Abeokuta which has been completed; what remains now is just water. I want to dig a borehole there because the water in the area is not so good.

We learnt that Lagos and Ogun states helped you when you were ill, is that true?

Yes, it is true. It is not that I went to the Lagos State government for help but I think government officials saw the news on television and in the newspaper and they reached out to me. They invited me to First Cardiology at Ikoyi, I was checked and from there, I was referred to about two other hospitals on the Island. Lagos State paid all the expenses I incurred at each of the three hospitals I visited and it later gave me N1.5m and that was all. Then the Ogun State government came in when my son and my sister went to meet the officials. My family went to the governor’s office and explained everything to the officials there and they promised to get back to me the fourth day. To my surprise, the officials came and gave me a cheque of N2m. It was the grace of God. I was living at Mushin then but I could not keep staying there because I could not continue to pay my rent. I had to move to my sister’s house for proper care.

With the number of your appearances in movies, most people thought you were a rich man. Is that perception of you wrong?

As an actor, you are bound to act any role you are given. If I have to act like the poorest man in the whole world, I would do it. I would have to change my style and my character to what is required to translate the role I am given. That is why I can act like a big man and people would believe. I can act like the president of America and that is an actor’s job. What people see on television is very different from real life. There is a huge difference between Pa Kasunmu and Kayode Odumosu.

Which would you prefer between being wealthy and being popular?

There are three different things in life; being popular, wealthy and poor. If I am a wealthy man, it means I would be very rich and you know how you would meet me when you approach me. If I am a poor man, you would know immediately you get close to me while a popular man is known by all. To me, I love being a popular man than being a wealthy man. I so much love God for where he has placed me, I need money like everyone else but I prefer being popular than being wealthy because a wealthy man has no peace of mind. I might be wrong but that is the way I see it.

Would you say that your illness was a blessing in disguise?

Yes, I would say that it was a blessing in disguise to me. That is how I see it. There are some people who love me and who had been trying to get close to me but didn’t have the chance to meet me. It was an opportunity for them to get close to me.

How did you come up with the Pa Kasunmu brand?

As an actor, it is not necessary to have a stage name but when we started in 1968, I did not join any group to become a star. No actor then would wake up and decide to become a star or a celebrity. We just acted and left but it got to a stage where I had to pick a name. Back then, we did more of stage plays and some people were calling me Akanni which was a character I acted. If you act a character well, the name would stick with you. When I left the Akanni stage play, I later worked with Baba Suwe and I was referred to as Baba Idogo; there is a place called Idogo in Abeokuta, and that was the character they wanted me to act. When I acted it well, the name stuck. Later on at Ibadan, I was with Olofa Ina and Abeni Saje, we were on set for a video recording and while we were on, Abeni Saje was meant to call me the name given to me on the set but she mistakenly called me Sir K. We had to re-shoot the scene. That gave me an idea that I could take a name that started with the letter K and I did not want to answer my real name, Kayode. When people were calling me Sir Kay, I thought it would not be a mistake if my stage name started with the letter K. I began pondering on it and ended up with Kasunmu. I could be Kasunmu as a young person and Pa Kasunmu as an elderly person. That was how I stuck to Pa Kasunmu and people received it well.

Your character is known for the funny way you speak English and even the pipe you smoke. How did you come by those concepts?

It makes me remember my friend’s dad, he was a disciplinarian. He never took no for an answer and he did not take nonsense from anybody. My friend’s name is Ladunjoye while we called his father Pa Ajayi. The man is dead now but I picked the way Pa Kasunmu talks from him. He also smoked cigarettes but I changed mine to pipe. I did not want to be smoking cigarette anyhow.

How did you get into acting?

We were living at a village called Iponri then in Lagos. It is still in existence but it has changed; it is no more a village. Then, there were some people who gathered together to form a group called Simbad Concert Party. We called it concert party then and I used to go there to watch them dance, sing and act. I picked interest in them. There was a time the man who beat the drums for them was absent for about two days and I volunteered to beat to assist. They said, ‘you this small boy, are you sure you can beat the drum very well?’ I told them to let me try and that was how I started in 1957. In 1958, I was invited to play a role for somebody who was absent as well. The person was meant to play the role of a teenager and I played the role very well. I was 15 years old at the time. According to them, I played the role very well because I was given a standing ovation and that was what encouraged me to go into acting.

Would you say that your getting into acting was by luck or an accident?

I would not say it was by accident; instead it was God’s will. If God did not want me there, I would not have been going there to watch them. Also, the people who were absent would not have been absent or I might not have been there when they were absent. That is the way I see it; it is God’s will.

Can you remember how much you were paid for a role you first played?

I think I was given five shillings. I was very happy and it was a lot of money then. I collected it and was happy and started having very big plans for it. I wanted to buy trousers and sandals from the five shillings.

What was your parents’ reaction when you chose acting?

They did not like it at all, especially my mother because my father died in 1952. My mother did not like it at all because she thought actors were rascals. When I first started, I would not tell my mother where I was going. I would just find my way out and join the group without her knowledge. When she eventually found out where I was, she beat me there and I ran home.

At what point did she accept you as an actor?

It was later in my career when people started calling me the different names of the stage plays I acted in her presence that she began to relax. She would ask me why they were calling me different names and how I knew those who were calling me the names. I would explain and she would just shrug. Later on when I became Pa Kasunmu and people began to call me the name, she asked if I was Pa Kasunmu and I replied her that I was. She was shocked but from then on, she began to give me her blessing.

How would you describe yourself as a kid?

At home, I was a very gentle boy but outside home, I was naughty. I was the exact opposite of what I was at home. I was very radical and stubborn. There was a day when a young boy offended me and I told him I would show him. I was so stubborn that I was part of the people that killed a monkey in my area. I only planned and told my guys ways to go about an idea but I was never involved. That is why they called me father or senior planner. When the boy offended me, I warned him. I watched him and locked him inside the monkey’s cage. I padlocked the cage and took the key away. They had to break the cage to set the boy free. His mother came to our house later in the evening to report me and when my mother asked if I did it, I simply asked her whether she didn’t trust me again. That was how the woman was chased out of our compound. Everybody in the house attacked her because I was perceived as a gentle boy. During my primary and secondary school, I was called senior planner and when I got to Yaba College of Technology, they called me Father.

If you were not an actor, what would have you have become?

I was planning to become a lawyer but my mother and her siblings were against it. They knew that I could be stubborn at times. They knew that if I said no to something, I would not do it. They said that I could not become a lawyer because they would not want someone to kill me. When they said that, I knew they meant it. They said I should study another course in school even though they knew I had the brains to study law. I had to change to Business Administration. With my knowledge of business administration, I was able to manage a company where I acted as an administration manager for a transport company, SBTS, in 1971.

Are you back into acting now?

Yes, I am fully back. I am waiting to be invited and people have been calling me to ask if I am ready and I told them yes.

How has it been coping with women?

Women would definitely come but it depends on the man. You must have resistance and no in your vocabulary. You would not say no bluntly but have a mild way of saying it. You would find a way to draw them close, but not intimately. I have had many experiences. There was a time a lady tried to seduce me when we went to Abeokuta for production. I cannot remember her name now, but she was part of the production. She came to me and said people hardly saw me around. She was beating around the bush, probably not knowing how to say what was on her mind. She said I hardly mingled with ladies and that I always kept to myself. When I told her to say what she really wanted, she said she was not going home that night. And when I asked her why, she said I should not bother myself with the reason. I advised her to go and meet whoever brought her there if she needed any help. I told her to meet the director or producer and I thought we had ended it there but I was wrong. I didn’t know how she got my hotel room number. Later in the night, I heard a knock and I normally joke with people who knock on my door by saying, ‘come in if you are good looking.’ Behold, it was the lady. When I demanded what she was doing in my room, she said that was an odd question, after all, she said she had told me she was not going home. She said that she wanted to sleep with me. I had to leave the room and called the director to report her. He rushed into my room and asked her to leave and that was the end. Anytime she saw me afterwards, she hissed and did not greet me. There was another incident that happened also in Abeokuta. I did not even talk to this girl at all and we never said a word to each other. She was not one of the actresses but she came around to meet her friend. We were watching a movie in the producer’s apartment and when I felt like sleeping, I went to my room and behold, the girl was sleeping on my bed facing the wall. I woke her up to remind her that the room was mine in case she made a mistake but she told me she was aware. She asked me to be a gentleman but I told her that I didn’t get along with strange women, no matter how beautiful they are. Reluctantly, she left for her friend’s room but unfortunately her friend was having an affair with another person, so she couldn’t sleep with them. I locked my door and did not really bother myself with what happened to her.

When you look back at your life, would you say you have lived a fulfilled life?

Yes. I don’t have to say much about that, I am fulfilled. I am really fulfilled and I thank God. Glory be to God.
189  Forum / Politics / Breaking News: Dora Akunyili Is Dead ? on: 7-06-2014 10:45 AM


SaharaReporters says ''Former Director General of the the NAFDAC  and ex minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili, has died according to a family source.



 Dr. Akunyili died in an India Hospital where she has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. She was aged 59''.
190  Forum / The Buzz Central / GEJ Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony Of Ayo Oritsejafor's University [Photos] on: 3-06-2014 09:05 PM
President Jonathan was in Delta state earlier today to attend the foundation laying/groundbreaking ceremony of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor's University, Eagle Heights University in Omadino, Delta state.



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Pictured above are Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, his wife pastor Mrs Helen Oritsejafor, Gov of Delta state Emmanuel Uduagha, the Olu of Warri and others.
191  Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Need Food, Not Football - Brazilians Cover Wall With Anti FIFA Graffiti [Photos] on: 1-06-2014 01:40 AM
With just two weeks remaining until the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, those who believe the global event is too much of a burden for the country’s struggling economy have found a new way to channel their protest energy – with graffiti.



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Street artists have covered walls in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo with pictures which blame football’s governing body, FIFA, for exploiting Brazil and the local government for neglecting the needs of the poor.

They share the belief that the US$11 billion which has been spent on the World Cup should have been used to improving transportation, healthcare, and education.

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“It’s a good way to expose the country’s problems,” graffiti artist Pauo Ito told the Guardian. “If the government doesn’t want to expose these things it’s because they feel ashamed. If they feel ashamed by this they might take it more seriously – at least, that’s our intention.”




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Despite the Brazilians’ passion for football, over one million people took to the streets across the country last year demanding the cancelation of the World Cup.

The people's outrage is only increasing as the tournament draws nearer – even Brazil’s training session ahead of the event was marred by protests.
192  Forum / The Buzz Central / Ex Kogi State First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Idris Slumps & Dies During Morning Praye on: 1-06-2014 12:48 AM
The wife of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, a former governor of Kogi State, Hajiya Zainab Idris is dead.



She was said to have slumped and died while about performing the early morning Islamic prayers on Saturday.

It was also learnt that her surprising death was a great shock to both her family members and residents of the state as she was said to have appeared healthy on Friday night before her shocking demise on Saturday of an undisclosed ailment.

The death was said to have devastated her family members including her husband Idris, the current Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada, his wife, Halima and the state’s deputy governor, Mr. Yomi Awoniyi.

Our correspondent also learnt that all planned functions by the governor, his wife and his deputy were all cancelled as a form of respect and mourning for the deceases.

It was also gathered that the deceased had been buried according to Islamic rites amidst encomiums and eulogies.

Halima, according to her media consultant, Abubakar Yusuf, described her predecessor’s death as a big loss to the state, the entire nation, and womanhood in general.

She added that the death of Zainab had created a vacuum that will linger for a long time.

It was gathered that condolence register had been opened at the office of the Kogi First Lady for the deceased.
193  Forum / The Buzz Central / [Photo Gallery] Meet The 25 New Faces Of Nollywood on: 31-05-2014 02:24 PM
The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has a reputation for being a hub of talent.



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The past decade had us warming up to the faces of Mercy Johnson, Joseph Benjamin, Mercy Aigbe, Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo, and Monalisa Chinda, among others, but some say they’ve become less desirable among viewers recently. And with the likes of older colleagues Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde hardly hitting movie locations these days, a breath of fresh air is more than desired.

We bring to you 25 Nigerian actors to watch out for as Nollywood journeys into a new phase. Some featured in this list are just springing up, while others you’ve probably seen in a couple of movies already. They’re giving the older colleagues a run for their money, even beating them during award season.
194  Forum / The Buzz Central / Photos From Chude Jideonwo's Book Launch [Toke, Monalisa, Ali Baba, And More] on: 30-05-2014 09:59 PM
Last Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the Federal Palace Hotel, on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, one of Nigeria's brightest stars in the person of Chude Jideonwu launched his thought provoking and timely book titled- "ARE WE THE TURNING POINT GENERATION" How Africa's Youths can drive its urgent revolution; to a resounding applause.



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It was a nice gathering at the event as many came to celebrate with the author, who is undoubtedly one of the shining lights of his generation in Nigeria. Apart from this new book by the fantastic writer, Chude is one of the brains behind the incomparable Future Awards- which is an annual award ceremony that recognises and gives awards to youths between the ages of 18 & 31, who have had outstanding achievements(s) in the year under review. The awards ceremony has already seen many very successful seasons.  Chude is also one of the great minds behind the highly successful Y!Naija publication, while he is the executive partner in charge of Red Media, one of the fastest growing media content and communications outfit in the country.

Some of those we saw at the occasion were the likes of Funmi Iyanda, Femi Falana SAN, Pat Utomi, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa, Omoni Oboli, Monalisa Chinda, Latasha Ngwube, Noble Igwe, Mo Abudu, Ebuka Obi Uchendo, Toke Makinwa, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Yvonne 'Vixen' Ekwerre, Eryca Freemantle, Jimi Agbaje, Toni Kan, Alibaba, Julius Agwu, Linda Ikeji, Rasheed Gbadamosi, Kemi Ashefon, Ice Prince Zamani, Vector, Denrele Edun, Lepacious Bose, Adaura Achumba, Timi Dakolo, Obi Ezekwesili and many others.

One of the highlights of the evening event was the lighting of the candle for the abducted girls of Chibok and others whose lights in one way or the other have been dimmed.
195  Forum / The Buzz Central / O.C Ukeje, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Others Attend Rotimi Amaechi’s 49th Birthday Dinn on: 29-05-2014 06:02 PM
Actors O.C Ukeje, Dayo Amusa and Ibinabo Fiberesima  celebrated with the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi at the State House banquet hall for his 49th birthday on May 27, 2014.  ‎



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Also in attendance were Julius Agwu, Seun Oloketuyi, Olaitan Odugbile, Sylvia Oluchi, Tomiwa Kukoyi and Tamara Eteimo.
196  Forum / The Buzz Central / D'banj wins 'Best Selling African Artist' at 2014 World Music Awards on: 29-05-2014 05:19 PM


D''banj won 'Best Selling African Artist' award at the 2014 World Music Awards which took place on Tuesday 27th of May at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco.



D'banj performed at this event alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Flo Rider, DJ Khaled, Ricky Martin, Tinie Tempah, Leonah Lewis and more! Congrats to him.

197  Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Nigerian sentenced to 27 years imprisonment in Cambodia on: 28-05-2014 11:39 PM


23 year old Precious Chineme Nwoko (pictured above) has been sentenced to 27 years imprisonment by a Cambodian Court for drug trafficking in Cambodia.

Police sources say Nwoko was a ringleader in a heroin smuggling cartel in Cambodia. He was arrested last month for handing a backpack containing 2.2 kilos (4.8 pounds) of heroin to two women, 41year old Australian Yoshe Ann Taylor and 19 year old French Charlene Savarino, for onward transportation to an unidentified man in Australia. Both women were however caught and arrested.
 
At their trial last month, it was discovered that 19 year old Savarino was Nwoko's girlfriend and they worked closely in smuggling heroin. 41 year old Taylor had also previously helped to smuggle heroin using the backpack.

Judge Kor Vandy at Phnom Penh Municipal Court who presided over their case today said Nwoko and the two women were guilty of 'cross-border smuggling of illegal drugs and thereafter sentenced Nwoko's 19year old girlfriend Savarino to 25 years in jail, while 41 year old Taylor was handed 23 years. They all denied the drug belonged to them.
198  Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Students Riot At Ajasin University Over Killer Hit-and-Run Driver on: 26-05-2014 06:09 PM
A riot broke out in the early hours of today at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State after a driver hit and killed a student of the institution.



The students were incensed on learning that a reckless and impatient driver, knocked down, Segun Adesuyan, a 300 level Microbiology student and fled the scene, leaving the deceased in a pool of blood.

Eyewitnesses said the culprit was driving a mini bus popularly called 'Agolo' when the tragic incident happened at the Ajax junction close to the school.



A student told a correspondent of SaharaReporters that the deceased student was rushing to a morning lecture when he fell prey to the hit-and-run driver.

As the sad news filtered through the campus, some students, especially those who knew the victim, gathered at the scene of his death to stage a protest. The students barricaded the roads leading to the main gate of the campus and chanted angry war songs.

The irate students demanded that residents of the community where the accident occurred should immediately identify the hit-and-run driver.

The students also blocked the gate to the university, disallowing passage to motorists.

SaharaReporters learned that some police officers were drafted to the scene from Ikare and Akungba Akoko Divisions to guard against any outbreak of violence in the town.



The heavily armed police officers shot sporadically into the air to scare away the rioting students. Six of the demonstrating students fainted when the police officers fired canisters of teargas at them, creating a tense situation.

The body of the deceased student has been deposited at Ikare Akoko Hospital morgue. A police source said the late student’s parents had been notified of the tragic event and were expected to arrive soon.



Our correspondent reported that all lectures and administrative activities at the institution had been suspended for today.

Meanwhile, the executive members of the Students Union Government have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the community to produce the driver, believed to be from the immediate community where the accident occurred. Some students threatened that violence would erupt if the community failed to identify and hand over the reckless driver.
199  Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Photos: Italian Police Get New N50.4m Lamborghini Huracan to Help Fight Crime on: 24-05-2014 03:29 PM
Just check out the rides available to the Italian police, guys! They are already known for their fashionable uniforms, they just added a $315,000 - N50.4m Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4  to their fleet.
 


Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann handed over the keys of the Huracán LP 610-4 to the Italian Polizia on Thursday, who said: “This car will offer more security to those driving in our highways,
and to those who need to be rescued in special circumstances. It’s a car that will make our country more safe.” And the awesome ride comes complete with:



a refrigerator to transport organs,
a defibrillator in the trunk,
a radar that can send speed and license plate information in real time,
a police radio
a LED light bar,
four sirens, and 5.2-liter, V10 engine which helps the car hit 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds. You can't even try to outspeed this police car!



According to the Italian press agency, this Lambo is the fifth car given to Italian police by Lamborghini.
200  Forum / Politics / Photos: President Jonathan and wife land in South Africa on: 23-05-2014 09:30 PM


President Jonathan and First Lady Patience Jonathan pictured on arrival in South Africa today for meeting on terrorism and President Zuma's inauguration.


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