The government of Imo state has commenced the construction of the first ever Marine University in Africa at Ose-Moto, Oguta local government area of the state.
The state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha who addressed newsmen shortly after inspecting the site, said that with the issue land now settled, work would soon commence. Governor Okorocha said that the university will be the first of its kind in Africa and would be of benefit to the community, Imo state and by extension Nigeria.
The Governor revealed that the first phase of the project will cost about N2.5 Billion which include the construction of the perimeter fence, landscaping, administrative blocks, class rooms and hostels.
He also said that Imo State Oil Producing Development Commission (ISOPADEC) that is funding the project has enough funds in its coffers to complete the project, assuring that the university will be ready to admit its first set of students in the next two years.
The governor further explained that the state government is collaborating with Korean Marine University after ISOPADEC board visited institution to understudy its programmes.
Governor Okorocha commended people of Ose-Moto community for donating their land for the university close to the river and the site of federal government sea port and a naval base project which he noted would be of great advantage to the institution.
Also speaking, Dr. Henry Uzor Okafor, the Managing Director of ISOPADEC, collaborated that the commission has financial capacity to complete the first phase of the project which would cost about N2.5 Billion in a swoop.
He expressed appreciation to the governor for giving approval of the site stressing that Ose-Moto people are eager to see the project succeed having donated their land for the university and to the
federal government for the naval base and sea port.
He averred that the project, when completed will benefit the oil producing areas of Ohaji Egbema and Oguta LGA in areas of employment as well as provide opportunities for the youths in the area to acquire university education that can guarantee them employment in the oil companies that operate in the state.
Mbisike N.C
Government House Press
June 17, 2013

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‘Celebrate My Birthday With The Poor’

Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, has directed his followers not to shower him with gifts as he clocks 50 today, instead they should spend their money and possessions on the poor who need help the most.
Nigeria’s televangelist, faith healer and founder of Emmanuel Television was born in the small village of Arigidi in Akoko area of Ondo State, southwest Nigeria, on 12 June 1963.
After many low paid jobs in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, including one he loves to remember as a poultry farmer, T.B. Joshua burst into the national scene in the 1990s with his miracles and healings.
“Those things that you have for T.B. Joshua, even what you will spend on a greeting card, put it together and spend it on this commission (the poor),” T.B. Joshua said.
“Be a father to the fatherless. There are many homeless and fatherless orphans. If you can’t bring anyone of them to your house, you must go to them, care for them and give them scholarships,” he said.
He added: “Whatever you have as a gift for the ceremony or the occasion of my 50th birthday, put it together and use it to rededicate yourself to the acts of giving. No matter how small it is.”
The Man In The Synagogue, as TB Joshua is known to followers around the world, said God has directed him to create employment for jobless graduates.
“One of the projects the Lord has given to us at 50 is that we must create jobs for people who are jobless. This is the number one project for my 50th birthday. I am going to pursue it. Graduates everywhere are without a jobs. I asked the Lord to bless me to be in position to help them. This birthday, it will be an assignment for me,” T.B. Joshua said.
Joshua warned that if jobs were not quickly created for the unemployed, the future will be bleak and no one will be able to sleep.
“If you listen to the graduates today, you will be afraid of the future. If something is not done quickly, you will not be able to sleep and close your eyes in the future. Tomorrow will be tough. We have to come together and do something now,” he said.
On 26 May, T.B. Joshua began the assignment of facilitating the provision of jobs to graduates. At least 24 graduates were given employment.
On his birthday, he said God has blessed him beyond his expectations and he would like to give something back to the creator to say thank you.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. At 50, the Lord has given me so much in all areas of my life which I cannot reciprocate. At 50, I should be more grateful to God and show more commitment to His service,” he said.
He told followers that “the best way to celebrate this birthday is to be on your knees and thank God for the life of T.B. Joshua.
“Pray for the Church of God for a strong bond of love. Pray for your nation and the whole world.”

Happy birthday.

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Governor Babatunde Fashola today Monday June 10th signed the cremation bill into law. The bill gives power to state authority to burn unclaimed corpses in itsmortuaries after a period of time.

The cremation bill also states that if the owners of the corpse fail to show up to collect the ashes after a 14-day notice, it will be disposed by the state government subject to the consent and approval of the Commissioner for Health.

Guys, what do you think?

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A close source has confirmed to EDESON ONLINE NEWS that chubby Nollywood actress, OBY EDOZIE is pregnant after almost two years of marriage and a fewmiscarriages. The beautiful actress who doubles as a movie producer, Oby Edozien is married to veteran Nigerian musician Alex Okoroigwe, popularly known as Alex O.
Congrats to them.
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Popular Nigerian Blogger, ENDY EDESON Attacked by Armed Robbers in Ota, Ogun State.
: Armed Robbers Attacked Me with Loaded GUN:
“I Was “Hospitalized” and Traumatized for Over 2 Weeks”

Hello Naijapals crew and members, my name is ENDY EDESON. I’m a blogger and a freelancer. I’m a regular visitor and poster in this forum. I want to share with you the horrific incident I experienced in Ota Ogun State.
Tough times never last but tough people like me do. After the storm, comes the shine.
I was attacked by armed robbers two weeks ago, precisely on May 18, 2013. I live in Lagos but I shuttle around neigbouring states for business. I went to meet one of my clients in Ota Ogun State weeks back not knowing that armed robbers are also looking for clients. They came to rob around Iyana Iyesi area, unfortunately I was among the victims. They invaded me unannounced and when I lest expected them.
They took my phone, IPAD, all my money and other valuables, including my ATM Card. They even tried to steal my laptop that contains vital information about my business but I dragged it with them, I managed to escape from them with my laptop but the laptop screen got damaged. I have repaired the screen now.
The armed robbers used motorcycle (Okada) to operate. They were 3 in number, they beat me mercilessly. One of them pointed his gun at me to surrender my laptop or else he will shoot me, I thought I was going to die at that moment but fortunately he did not shoot me, rather he used the gun to smash on my face.
I sustained injuries after the attack, I was “hospitalized” and traumatized for over 2 weeks.
The good news is that I have recovered; I’m hale and hearty now.
I want the government of Ogun State especially ADO-ODO Ota Local Govt Area to intensify efforts in curbing robbery in Ota. Cases of robbery are becoming rampant in that area. Recently, robbers attacked Conoil Petrol Station along Covenant University Road/Idi-roko road Ota, killing at least 2 persons.

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One of Babcock's best graduating student, Margaret Okwuikpo, lost eight members of her family in a horrific auto accident on Friday May 31st in Port Harcourt. Margaret's father, grandmother, sisters, brothers and a cousin were on their way to her graduation ceremony, which was to take place on Sunday June 2nd, when the commercial bus they were traveling in crashed.

Margaret's mum, brother-in-law and two other people survived the accident and are being treated in the hospital.

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:The Edeson NAIJA MUSIC Chart:
… Top 10 Nigerian Songs for 2013 …
Tonto Dike Song among Top 10 Best Nigerian Songs in 2013 (Official Music Chart)
 
Hi guys, welcome to the official Naija music chart brought to you by EDESON ONLINE NEWS.
This chart contains the best TOP 10 Nigerian music that is currently making waves.  Our darling actress who is now a singer, TONTO DIKE is number One on this list with her hit banging song entitled “it’s Ova”. The Second song on the list is “Skibo” by SOLID STAR. Enjoy reading.

Below is the Full List of the TOP 10 Nigerian Songs:

Name of Artist         Song Title
1.  Tonto Dike          It’s Ova
2.  Solid Star         Skibo
3.  Davido                  Gobe
4.  Jaywon                 This Year (Odun Yi)
5.  Iyanya                 Flavour
6.  Yemi Alade         Gben Gben Love
7.  Vector                Follow Me Dey Go
8.  Waje                 I Wish
9.  ADO            I Swear
10. Phyno ft. Olamide      Ghost Mode

(( NEWS written and Edited by ENDY EDESON))

…How They Made It to the TOP 10 List….

1. TONTO DIKE  - “ It’s Ova “
Ikwerre girl, TONTO DIKE is arguably one of the best musicians in Nigeria. Many people have criticize her when she ventured into music but she is poised to achieve all her goals in life. The Port-Harcourt  girl who came into limelight with the romance movie entitled “Dirty Secret” is becoming a force to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry. The song “It’s Ova” featuring SNYPA is still making waves in local and international TV stations including radio stations and online Blogsphere. I love the song so much and I put it on rewind each time I play it. Presently, the video of the song is also on GALAXY TV top 20 Nigerian videos this month and also on SOUNDCITY Top 10. Click the link to Listen and Download the song if you want to  http://www.360nobs.com/2013/01/new-video-tonto-dikeh-itz-ova-ft-snypa/


2.  SOLID STAR -  “Skibo”
SOLID STAR registered his name in the Nigerian Music Industry after his superb collaboration with Annie’s husband 2Face Idibia on the track “One in a Million” and a follow up hit entitled “Omotena”.  The promising artist who was born on November 8, 1988 is carving a niche for himself and is also fulfilling his promise to his teeming fans by unleashing songs that keeps WOWING them.
His latest monster song “Skibo” is enjoying massive airplays and seems to be his best song so far. Infact, I, ENDY EDESON, the writer plays this “SKIBO” everyday and is also my ringtone. For me, “Skibo” is one of the best songs in Nigeria.
Solid Star was born in a Village called AVIARA in DELTA State, Nigeria but was bred in Ajegunle, Lagos. He presently lives in FESTAC town Lagos. Here is a link to his song “skibo” http://notjustok.com/2013/01/23/video-solid-star-skibo/

3.  DAVIDO – “Gobe”
His dad is rich, He is rich as well and has almost everything he dreamt of. He is a lucky boy. Has what other boys are looking for. DAVID ADELEKE is his name but he prefers to be called DAVIDO. “The “Dami Duro” singer who is temporarily keeping his EDUCATION aside is taking the music industry by storm. The handsome young man is sure to last in the music scene. His new song this year titled “GOBE” has proven him worthy of honour. GOBE is a dramatic love song, the video is fun to watch.
Here is the link to listen and download “GOBE” http://www.naijaloaded.com/music/view.php?id=2907

4.” THIS YEAR” by JAYWON
“This Year” translated (Odun Yi) in Yoruba language is a song that will remain in the heart of many  people who appreciate good music. Is an inspiring and prophetic song from a respected artist. This song is a BIG BREAK for JAYWON who is currently signed to KENNIS MUSIC. In a recent interview with newsmen, the humble artist confirmed that he will launch his own RECORD LABEL this Year.                    Here is a link of his hit song “Odun Yi http://notjustok.com/2012/12/09/jaywon-this-year-odun-yi/

5.  IYANYA – “Flavour”
The ‘kukere’ master who came into limelight after winning 2008 MTN Project Fame Show is now one of the  biggest artists in Nigeria. His song ‘your waist’ is as good as ‘Kukere’. He dishes out good music. Iyanya who is just 26yr-old has promised to keep entertaining his fans especially with his latest reigning song entitled “Flavour”. Here is the link to downloadhttp://mp3skull.com/mp3/iyanya_flavour.html



6.  YEMI ALADE – “Ghen Ghen Love”
YEMI EBERECHI ALADE a.k.a Yemi Alade was born on March 3rd, 1988 in Abia State. Her father is Yoruba while her mother is Igbo. The Yoruba-Igbo born sexy singer, YEMI ALADE is hot and rocking  the Nigerian music scene with her hot romantic song entitled “Ghen Ghen Love”. The video of the song is fantastic. She has also done the remix of ‘Ghen Ghen Love’ with top Nigerian Rap Stars  ICE PRINCE and SASHA P. Here is the link of her song http://www.360nobs.com/2012/06/get-familiar-yemi-alade-ghen-ghen-love-prod-by-ojb-jezreel/

7.  VECTOR –  “Follow Me Dey Go”
Olanrewaju Ogunmefun well known as VECTOR graduated from University of Lagos where he bagged a degree in Philosophy. The Ogun State born rapper debut album “State of Surprise” (SOS) was   
A huge success. His 3rd single from his sophomore album “born leader” featuring Jamaican MAVADO is an anthem to his fans. His 1st single from his second album “Follow Me Dey Go” seems to be his best rap love song ever. The video is fabulous. He has even released the remix of “Follow me dey go” featuring Your one and only 2FACE Idibia. Here is a link to the song http://tooxclusive.com/2013/04/22/vector-follow-me-dey-go-remix-ft-2face-2/





8.  WAJE  - “ I wish “
Ex-gospel singer, Aituaje Iruobe popularly called WAJE is not a new face in the Nigerian music industry. Many have come to embrace her after she featured in P-Square’s hit song “Do Me”. The single mother who has been keeping her child away from the prying eyes of the press is happy for her life as a musician. She has been rumoured to be involved in romantic affair with Nigerian rapper M.I. the Chairman due to their closeness. Her love song “One Minute” is a master piece. Her other song “So Inspired”  featuring MUNA is a monster hit but her new wave making single entitled “I WISH”  is the BEST. She is set to release her first album “Words Aren’t Just Enough” on MAY 1, 2013. Here is the link to the song “I wish”. http://notjustok.com/2013/03/28/video-waje-i-wish/

9. ADO –  “I Swear “
Art is about freedom and creative expression.  Being an artist is first and foremost about feeling free to create. It is about expressing what is inside you, that is what the OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY graduate Ajisafe Sunday Ado is doing. You may not know him, but his music is going viral now. His new single “I Swear” is currently enjoying massive airplay in radio stations across the country. His mentor is DAVIDO. Here is a link of his song “I Swear” http://www.hulkshare.com/Ado-Music


10. PHYNO –  “Ghost Mode “
Phyno has been in music scene for the past 9 years but his latest single “Ghost Mode” featuring OLAMIDE skyrocketed his career to the top. He is now among the big wig rappers in Nigeria. Phyno is a music producer, songwriter and rapper. His real name is CHIBUZOR AZUBUIKE, a native of Anambra State. Here is the link of his song “Ghost Mode”  http://mp3skull.com/mp3/phyno_ft_olamide.html


(Edited by ENDY EDESON)

QUESTIONS:

1. Do you agree that TONTO DIKE’s song is one of the best songs in Nigeria?
2. Which song do you think should have been Number ONE on the CHART?
3. Does Tonto Dike’s Song deserves to be on the Number One Position?
4. Which of the songs on the chart you have not heard before?
5. Which artist that is reigning do you think should have been on the Chart?
6. Which song do you love most on the chart?


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Suicide Mission:
…Nigerian woman tries to commit suicide days before she was due to be deported from the UK…

According to the Daily Mail, a 19 year old Nigerian girl married to a British man attempted to take her life just days before she was due to be deported to Nigeria. May Brown said she fled to the UK three years ago after witnessing her father's murder and being subjected to segxwal abuse.

She settled in Dorset where she met and married Michael Brown in December 2012. May applied to stay in the UK and her application was rejected because UK Border Agency officials believed her marriage Michael was fake.

When May was informed that she would be deported today April 25th, she took an overdose of prescription pills. Meaning she would rather die than return to Nigeria.
Her mother-in-law, Helen-Claire Brown, found her collapsed on the bathroom floor on Monday morning with a note to her husband saying she 'couldn't live without him'. The teenager was rushed to the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester where she remains in a coma in intensive care.

May wrote: 'I am deeply sorry that I had to go this way, without even saying goodbye. The UK immigration has finally driven me insane. They've pushed me too far this time and I can't take the pain any more. I don't want a life or a future you won't be part of. I love you so much, more than life itself and can't endure the agony of not being with you. Please forgive me for ending it this way. It's better to die with my dignity than be subjected to torture and undignified death back in Nigeria.'

Before she took the overdose, May had said she feared her abusers would kill her if she returned to the African country because she witnessed her father's death.

She said: 'If they send me back to Nigeria they are signing my death warrant, they will cut my life short because I will be killed. I have found peace with Michael, he gave me a reason to live. I have got a family here and we don't claim any benefits. Michael works and I am studying to become a barrister, we have not harmed anybody.'

Mr Brown, a former soldier who now works for a removals company, insisted the couple's marriage was genuine and slammed the UK Border Agency for its treatment of his wife.
He said: 'May is the most beautiful, kindest, loving person I have ever met. I can't live with myself if anything happens to her. She is the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with and you can't pretend something like that. All we want is a life together. But I'm so angry that is being taken away from us.'

A Home Office spokesman said: 'We cannot comment in detail on this case while legal proceedings are ongoing.
'In cases where people are found to have no right to remain in the UK they should leave voluntarily or face removal.'

GUYS, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHT?


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SAKA: Hafiz Oyetoro on Spotlight:
---“I don port o” –
Etisalat ambassador, Hafeez Ayetoro aka Saka, switches to MTN—
…MTN Snatches Saka Oyetoro From Etisalat –

Hafeez Ayetoro, ace comedian and Nollywood actor, who has become the face of Etisalat for some years now, has switched network from the GSM company he was known with, to telecom giants MTN.
It will be recalled that Hafeez’s face became a part of Etisalat branding for years, but EDESON ONLINE NEWS can authoritatively inform you that the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education lecturer, was given an irresistible amount of money to switch allegiance.
The advert starts with Saka dressed in green traditional attire, only to transform into a bright yellow attire as he leads a music band.
“I don port o, I don port go MTN. I don upgrade to MTN,” Saka sings and dances.

•   GUYS, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
•   Etisalate or MTN, which is a better network?

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I got married in 2006. A year later in 2007, my husband relocated to the US. The plan was for him to settle there and then bring me and our only son to join him. It's been six long years and he has been giving us excuses upon excuses. He confessed that he married a white woman there but only to get his papers but I later found out he was living with this woman. When I called him a few months ago I heard a child crying at the background, so I'm suspecting they also have a child together though he says the child is the lady's child and not his. I don't believe him.
I have no way of finding out the truth because I have no one in the US to help me investigate. He has only returned home once since he traveled and this was in 2010. I feel like I'm wasting my life waiting for him especially now that I met someone else who wants to marry me. I'm not divorced from my husband so marrying another man would be illegal. When I suggested divorce to my husband he flipped and told me to give him more time that he will come home as soon as he's stable there. I'm tired of waiting. I need a man in my life. Can I remarry because I think my husband is also married?

GUYS, WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE for this lady?

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Nollywood actress and Nursing mother, Mercy Johnson has picked April 28 2013 as the date for her daughter's dedication to God.

Mercy arrived Nigeria from the US last week with her beautiful daughter, Purity and immediately chose April 28th for her child's dedication ceremony.

The actress and her family relocated from their Omole estate home to their personal house at Thomas Estate, Ajah, Lagos. The new landed property will be the venue of the event.

Happy celebration.

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A woman in Saudi Arabia reportedly gave birth to a pregnant baby.
According to the doctors at King Faisal Hospital, the baby which was born by Cesarian section seemed fine but developed complications which include swelling of the belly, severe vomiting and constipation a month later.

When diagnosed it was found out that the baby had a sac which had a dead fetus. An urgent operation was performed on the baby and the fetus removed
“We noticed there was a swelling on her belly….tests showed she had a sac, which contained a fetus…we performed a three-hour operation to remove the fetus, which weighed around 460 gm and was 12 cm long,” said Dr Saleh al Nassar, pediatrics consultant at King Faisal Hospital in Riyadh
The doctors say this is condition rarely occurs.

GUYS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Can this be possible?

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It's been three years since dagrin [real name olaitan olanipekun] passed on, but the rapper remains on the mind of Nigerians. r.i.p Dagrin we love u but God loves you most.


Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (21 October 1987 – 22 April 2010), was an award winning Nigerian rapper from Ogun , Nigeria. A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was released in April 2011.

Biography
Dagrin's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos. His style of rapping incorporated Yoruba, English and Pidgin English.
In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single "Kondo", Best Rap
Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.

His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Gangster) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album. From it came the singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo". Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim, Bigiano and Konga. He associated with music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman, and Frenzy.

He died at the age of 22 on 22 April 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos. Nigeria.
R.I.P.

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African Movie Academy Awards Updates:

...AMAA 2013 Full List Of Winners -

This year's edition of AMAA award tagged 'Africa One' is the 9th edition. This prestigious award is refer to as Africa's Oscar. The event that is being hosted by Comedian Ayo Makun and British/Ghanian television presenter and actress, Ama K. Abebrese is going on right now in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State in Nigeria. Below are some list of winners of the ongoing award ceremony.


The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards winners were announced yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State in Nigeria.

Check out the full list of winners

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Short Film: Kwaku Ananse – Ghana

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Documentary: Fuelling Poverty – Nigeria

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Diaspora Feature: Stones In The Sun- Haiti/USA

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Diaspora Documentary: Fan Do Brasil (Brazil/Guatamela)

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Animation: Adventure Of Zambezia– (South Africa)

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Film By An Africans Abroad: Last Flight To Abuja– UK/Nigeria

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Production Design: Elelwani

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Costume Design: Blood And Henna/Nigeria

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Make-Up: The Meeting

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Soundtrack: The Last Fishing Boat

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Visual Effects: The Twin Sword

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Sound: Nairobi Half Life

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Cinematography: Uhlanga, The Mark

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Editing: Hereos And Zereos

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Lightning: Moi Zaphira

AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Screenplay: Hereos And Zereos

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Nigerian Film: Confusion Na Wa/Nigeria

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Film In An African Language: Moi Zaphira/Burkina Faso

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Promising Actor: Belinda Effah – Kokomma

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actor In A Supporting Role: Gabriel Afolayan – Hoodrush

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actress In A Supporting Role: Hermelinda Cimela – Virgin Magarida

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actor In A Leading Role: Justus Esiri – Assasins Practice

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actress In A Leading Role: Florence Masebe – Elelwani

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Director: Niji Akanni – Hereos And Zeroes/Nigeria

AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Film: Confusion Na Wa/Nigeria

Lifetime Achievement Awards: Tunde Kelani, Chief Eddi Ugbomah, Sir Ositadinma Okeke Oguno (Ossy Affason), Ayuko Badu and Chief Pete Edochie

Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood @ 20: Emem Isong, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kenneth Okonkwo and Film/Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (FVPMAN)

Special Jury Award: Ninah’s Dairy (Cameorun) We wish the award winners a big congratulation.


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A Nigerian teenager who attacked and raped an 11 year old schoolgirl in November 2012 has been found guilty of rape and facing life imprisonment in the UK. 18 year old Opemipo Jaji was under a supervision order for having child porn and had just left an appointment with the Probation Service when he followed the victim as she took a bus home from school, according to the UK Daily Mail.

Opemipo took the girl to Jubilee Park in Enfield where he repeatedly raped her for three hours. The court heard that the Nigerian Paedophile stuffed a school tie and gloves into her mouth to stop her screaming. But Opemibo denied being the attacker, telling police he had seen the girl on the bus but nothing had happened. "I am just not capable of doing something as despicable and heartless as this," he told the court.

Well, nobody believed him. Not only was the victim's blood found on his clothes, CCTV footage also captured him in the same bus with the girl, plus he fitted the girl's description of her attacker and he admitted he was at the park that evening but only to compose music. He was found guilty and will be sentenced in two weeks time.
GUYS, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHT ON THIS ?

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CBN is poised to stop the printing of small denomination Naira in polymer notes because they fade quickly.

Its Deputy Governor, Mr Tunde Lemo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Washington on the sideline of the ongoing Spring Meeting of the World Bank and the IMF.

``By the middle of the year, we will start to produce the second generation of lower denomination notes, now in paper not in polymer.’’

``My plea is that Nigerians should exercise patience with us; it wasn’t the fault of the CBN, it was just because we had to go back to the drawing board to rethink `Project Cure’ in the light of the wish of the public that we should not go ahead with the N5000 notes and lower denomination.

``We will correct that in the course of the year. Polymer certainly will be phased out. In fact, we are phasing out polymer. No new note is being printed in polymer now.’’

Lemo told NAN that when the CBN was going to introduce the polymer currencies, its search showed that they could last longer than ordinary paper notes.

``However, with the benefit of hindsight, we probably should not have dumped polymer because, yes, the substrate lasts longer, but the in-consubstrate began to fade; we didn’t realise that at the time of introduction.

`` So, part of `Project cure’ actually was actually to move away from polymer substrate to paper, unfortunately we had a push-back because of the issues around N5000 note and coins.

``The entire program was put in abeyance, otherwise by now we should have stopped producing polymer.’’

He said that the CBN had awarded a contract for the printing of the higher denomination notes to a foreign company because of low capacity at the Nigerian Printing and Minting Company.

He said the CBN would begin to receive the fresh notes from June.

On the campaign on the careful handling of the naira, Lemo said that it was unfortunate that the campaign was not successful, but noted that it was a criminal act to abuse the naira going by the CBN Act.

``Unfortunately, CBN is not a law enforcement institution; we left that in the hands of the law enforcement institutions and that has not kicked in.’’

I still go to parties and see people spraying money, stepping on money, I see touts distributing mint-fresh money that should go to customers.’’

Lemo also told NAN that the CBN had talked to the police to step up its surveillance to reduce the abuse of the naira adding that the bank had no right to arrest people who sold the naira on the streets.

He said that the act of abuse and sale of the naira by touts had defeated the clean note policy of the bank, but assured that efforts were being made to tackle the problem.

 NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA.

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“My mistakes belong to the past “

Known as Liz Benson, she was an actress who had featured in many Nigerian films. Now referred to as Liz Benson-Ameye, she talks about her new life

Where have you been?

I have been in Delta State where I now live with my husband. Together we run a ministry, Freedom Family Assembly. He has been in the ministry for a very long time and I have been an evangelist since 2006, when I was officially ordained. God brought us together and that is what I have been occupied with.

How was the transition from Nollywood to being an evangelist?

It was not easy. The calling of God is something that when it first happens, you begin to fret. You look at yourself and begin to ask questions like, ‘why me?’ and ‘am I really worth it?’ But thank God for His mercies. The truth is, God can decide to use anyone at any point in time. The most important thing is to submit oneself and after battling with it for a couple of years, it just dawned on me that I needed to submit myself and that is exactly what I have done.

So you battled it?

Yes I did. I was used to a particular kind of lifestyle, which I was expected to turn my back on and embrace a new life. It has to be devoid of all the vanities of life. When I got the calling, I knew I was special and that is why He chose me. Since then, I have not looked back.

Do you get strange reactions from people you minister to?

There is no shock because I don’t think I am the first person who has been through this path. I know there are many people who have got a similar call but they have not just been able to really follow it through. I know some who were musicians but now run a very big church. Outside Nollywood industry, I know professionals who have answered that call. People are just so glad that I have been able to see the light. They are happy for me.

Are there things you miss from your former life?

Nothing whatsoever. Instead, I wish I had known the Lord before now. I have no regrets because I am positive that the path I have toed is what God has prepared for me and whatever mistakes I made in my past, remains in my past and I was meant to make those mistakes . I have gathered from them because mistakes are experiences, so you grow with them.

What mistakes are you referring to?

I don’t have to enumerate them because I can’t even remember them. It all belongs to the past. Everybody has a past without which there can’t be a present and a future. When you are in Christ, all things become new.

Do you miss being on set?

Why should I? Don’t you know people grow out of things? I have not grown out of being a performer but the thing is that as you get older, you begin to do other things that would improve people’s lives around you even better than before. You have people who were bankers being absorbed into the entertainment industry, we have people who were in the entertainment industry, doing other things but the fact remains that we are sending a message to the people. But for me, it is a different message, which is a message of life and eternity. That is the best that can happen to any individual. So, I count myself really privileged to be called a servant of God.

In future, do you have plans of going back on set?

I did something last year with Stephanie Linus and it bordered on health. Something that really affects the lives of women, and I was touched by the script. I know a lot of people said they thought I was going to do something that borders on my faith but this also borders on my faith because if I can do something that will help humanity, I think it is contributing my own quota to life basically.

Are you insinuating that you will not play any of those bad girl roles any longer even if the pay is mouthwatering?

For me, it has never being about money, it is about the script and the message I am sending out there. To every professional, I think that should be the bane. If you feel strongly about a role, you go all out and do it. At times, the money might not just even be there but thank God for how far the industry has gone now. Many people are really able to make a living acting because then, we could not. Back then, we had more fame and very little money.

Are you not interested in producing movies?

To the glory of God, it has to be. I want to produce movies that will preach the word and touch the lives of people. If I could touch the lives of people with secular movies, how much more the gospel?

How well have you fared in your marriage?

As you can see, it’s been wonderful staying married to my husband, Bishop Great Ameye. I am glowing. It looks like we have been married forever when in fact this is going to be the fourth year. We are like teenagers in love and I am enjoying every moment of it.

How did you meet?

I met him in his hometown where we live now. I went to evangelise there. It is something that is very rare and some great men of God have told me that it is something that is rare to find. I mean, one who has been in the ministry meeting another person who has also been called by God and both of them are really strong in it. I just thank God because marriage has been wonderful. We have our challenges but we never let it stay past two minutes and we are done with it. We are two young people together and you can imagine us coming together. We take everything in the strides of maturity.

You are aging gracefully…

All the credit goes to my heavenly father and He has also given me a wonderful man who helps make it happen. I don’t have any beauty routine. Maybe before I used to but not anymore. Now people tell me I look better than I used to.

Your carry natural hair…

It has always been that way for a very long time. At some point I had dreads also. This one is most convenient for me.

How have you coped living outside town where you were one of the happening babes?

In life, you can make action happen anywhere you are. So, for me, action is anywhere I am. Anywhere I find myself I make it happen. Today I am a happening babe for Christ.

What do you do for leisure?

I don’t have time for that. I look at my husband, he looks at me, and we share the word of God. We do some little crazy things like children and play around.

What is your advice for the current crop of actors in Nollywood?

They should keep it going. The industry has done very well for itself. I see room for greater things in every area and I would also want to say that rather than criticise what God has given to us, we should help to build it and stop the tear-down syndrome. We should know that it is a lot of struggle to produce even the shortest film or documentary when you take into cognisance the necessary infrastructure around. The world has been opened for us and we need to take the centre stage.

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An Inside source has confirmed to EDESON ONLINE NEWS that Ebube Essien Garricks, the 27 year old lady who won the MTN Ultimate Wonder promo has relocated to United Kingdom. It would be recalled that she won N64 million in the MTN Ultimate Wonder Promo. The source also disclosed that the lady traveled abroad to further her education.

However, members of the public viewed the promo as a scam and fraudulent. It was also because of this MTN ULTIMATE WONDER Promo that NCC banned Mobile Phone Service Providers from running promotions due to its misleading aims.
GUYS, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHT ON THIS?

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An engaged couple will become Britain's first double sex-change husband and wife when they get married later this year.

Helen Morfitt, 56, started life as Leslie, and is due to marry Felix Laws, 46, formerly Katy, in September.

Between them, the couple has already been married four times, and Helen has eight children and Felix two from their previous relationships.

They will officially change their gender on their birth certificates, allowing them to get married, with a date set for 13 September, the date both had their sex change operations, albeit seven years apart.
Helen told the Daily Mirror: "We've been through a lot over the years and had tough times transitioning from one sex to another, but we've now found each other and that's all that matters.

"I've been married three times before but this time I know it's for real because I know I'm the right sex this time."

Felix added: "We're just like any other couple - including in the bedroom. Neither of us has any complaints on that score."

The couple met in 2008, when Felix visited a doctor about the possibility of having a sex change operation. The doctor referred him to a transgender support group run by Helen.

"As a child my friends were playing with dolls and prams but I wanted to climb trees, play football and get muddy," said Felix.

"Even sitting down to go to the toilet felt wrong. But it was the 1970s and you didn't have those kind of thoughts back then."

He got married as Katy at 21 and soon had two children.

WHAT A STORY !
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ONE Abraham Bepeh of Betukwel community in Obubu Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his friend identified as Richard Beshel Mashok with whom he had been having a running battle over a lover, Miss Anna Ushie.
Abraham is now with the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, at the Police Headquarters, Diamond Hill in Calabar, where the Officer-in-Charge of homicide, Mr. Joseph Inuyashe, said he was to explain why he killed the deceased.
According to the police, “during interrogation, Abraham described his victim as ‘my close friend’, alleging that ‘Richard was the first who attempted to eliminate me over the girl both of us are in love with, Miss Anna Ushie, a student of Immaculate (Annunciation) Secondary School, Ohong’.”
To convince the Police, Abraham who displayed some scars on his neck, legs, hands and chest alleged he had a lingering face-off with Richard, whom he said regularly inflicted him with machete cuts.
Abraham dropped out of school at JSS3 because of cult activities, while the deceased was said to have recently graduated with a degree in Education and was attached to Immaculate (Annunciation) Secondary School Ohong, Obudu as a teacher.
Reports have it that Richard hailed from Betukwel village, a nearby community to the Ohong village where Abraham hails from.
On the day of the incident, Richard was said to have left a barbing salon and was taking his clothes to a dry-cleaner when he ran into Abraham who accosted him, saying they should finish what they had started some weeks back.
A fight was said to have ensued and Abraham reportedly brought out a dagger and stabbed the deceased on his neck and took to his heels but some boys went after him and caught him.
Efforts to save Richard’s life failed as he died before reaching the Obubu General Hospital where he was rushed to for medical attention.
Abraham who spoke with Vanguard NEWS in his confinement said “the boy was a secret cult member. He was initiated into Vikings in 2002, long before I was initiated.
“We used to fight ourselves because of one girlfriend we were sharing and I told him that since he had seized Anna from me, let him leave me alone but he would not.
“Whenever we came across each other , he would ask me if I was coming to attack him, opening his shirt to show me a locally made pistle concealed in his trousers”.
Abraham whose father is a pastor lamented that his Clergy father always advised him to give his life to Christ and avoid nefarious acts, but he did not listen as he wanted to move with modern trend, to be seen as a ‘hard gay’.
The Cross River State Police Command spokesman, DSP John Imoh said the police was going to carry out detailed investigation into the case, as the suspect has mentioned other members of his cult group that the police must go after.

WHAT A TRAGEDY.
Guys, what are your thoughts?

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