Agony of a baby

This baby will never know her mother. Her mother will never sing lullaby to her or rock her to sleep. Worse still, she will never suckle from her mother’s breast.
This is because just one week after her birth, suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded their community in Mbalaagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State and murdered her mother, Felicia Asongo.
The baby, who looks so smallish for her age, was lucky to have been smuggled away from the crisis by her grandmother during the attack in which 27 people were allegedly killed. She is now being fed with baby milk under the watchful eyes of her aged grandmother.
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US Judge Rules Against Emeka Ugwuonye, US-Based Lawyer Accused Of Stealing $1.55 Million From The Nigerian Embassy

A United States court has ruled against controversial US-based Nigerian lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, in a civil case filed by the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC. The embassy’s lawsuit sought the recovery of a tax refund of $1.55 million it claimed Mr. Ugwuonye stole from real estate transactions he handled for the embassy.
In a default judgement rendered Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Judge Barbara J. Rothstein stated that the judgment against Mr. Ugwuonye’s law firm, ECU Associates, was appropriate because the firm had not responded to court orders to provide an attorney to separately defend the case against it.
SaharaReporters also learned that Mr. Ugwuonye failed to appear at the offices of the law firm retained by the embassy to honor a scheduled deposition. The lawyers for the embassy had written to notify the court that Mr. Ugwuonye did not show up at the deposition despite the fact that he was fully informed about it through court-approved modes of communication.
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Jim Iyke, Nadia Having Secret Affair?

The question on many lips now is, is Jim Iyke, Nollywood bad boy and the pretty Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari having a secret affair?

The rumour mill has been spinning for a while now leaving everyone confused about the recent hand-in-hand toddling between Jim and Ghanaian sexy screen goddess, Nadia
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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Dethrones Genevieve Nnaji As Queen Of Nollywood - TIME Magazine

Genevieve Nnaji is no longer the Queen of Nollywood since the most authoritative and most powerful news magazine in the world TIME magazine has recognized leading Nollywood diva Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as the new Queen of Nollywood in its citation on her as she became the first Nigerian actor/actress to make the highly coveted and esteemed annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world of TIME magazine. She is among the icons on the list. Omotola has overtaken other Nollywod stars as the most bankable by becoming the highest paid and with over 1 million Likes on Facebook. Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson proudly cited this unprecedented global recognition given to a Nollywood star at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held last Saturday April 20, 2013, at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State.

Celebrity Birthday: Ini Edo Adds Another Year, Turns 31

One of Nollywood's sexiest actresses, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina is a year older today, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 and has turned 31. The lovely wife of Philip Ehiagwina, who is a US-based businessman, is unarguably one of the most successful actors in the Nigerian film industry.
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Obasanjo had a killer squad as president — Former associate

A former associate of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr. Richard Odusanya, on Saturday alleged that the former chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees was in charge of a killer squad that was formed under the military regime of late Gen. Sani Abacha.

Odusanya reportedly worked behind the scenes when Obasanjo was in power.

In a live interview, with an online news portal, Sahara Reporters, Odusanya  alleged that the former President lodged the killer squad at a State Security Service headquarters, known as ‘Yellow House.’

He appeared on the programme alongside Mr. Segun  Seriki, a PDP member in Ogun State and a member of the House of Representatives in the Third Republic, under the Social Democratic Party.

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JTF Discovers Illegal Refinery, Arrests Seven Persons in Kogi

The Joint security Task Force, JTF,  in Kogi State has  arrested seven persons in connection with an   illegal refinery  discovered in Emomo village in Okene Local Government Area of the state.

The JTF Commander in the State, Lt. Col.  Gabriel Olufemi,  who  along with the Acting State Commandant of the Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps, NCDSC,    Kingsley Oguntuwase,  conducted journalists around the refinery in Emomo Village, which is five kilometres  away from Okene, said the vandals were arrested after a tip-off.
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Flood sinks Onitsha: Seven drown, goods destroyed by downpour

Residents of the commercial city of Onitsha especially traders at Electronics Market, Bridge head were thrown into mourning yesterday following a late evening downpour that killed seven persons and destroyed goods estimated at over N1.5 billion.
Daily Sun gathered that the downpour which started at about 7:00p.m on Sunday wreak havoc in various parts of the state, especially the Upper Iweka axis and Onitsha-Owerri Road, where over seven vehicles plunged into the gutters and its occupants were drowned.
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Oil drilling: Ogoni demands N4.7tn compensation

THE people of Ogoni have called on the Federal Government and Shell Petroleum Development Company to pay them the sum of $30bn (N4.7tn) as part of the conditions that will pave the way for the resumption of oil exploration and exploitation in Ogoniland.

The indigenes of the area, who spoke under the auspices of Ogoni Solidarity Forum, vowed to resist any attempt to commence oil exploitation in Ogoniland until their conditions were met.

OSF National Coordinator, Mr. Celestine Akpobari, explained that the Federal Government and Shell had made over $100bn within the 30 years of oil exploitation in the area, hence the need to pay $30bn as compensation for the environmental degradation suffered by the people.

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Mikel, Moses lose FA Cup chase •Three Eaglets fail MRI test

Goals from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero sent Manchester City into an FA Cup final and dashed the hopes of Nigeria’s Mikel Obi and Victor Moses. Both players were so hopeful that they could win the English cup with Chelsea to add to the African cup they won in February.

City will now play the final against Wigan Athletic after they beat holders Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday. The 2011 winners will return on May 11 after they held off a strong fightback from a Chelsea side playing their sixth game in 16 days.

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Dangote, Otedola should contest political offices –Senator

A Peoples Democratic Party stalwart in Ekiti State, Senator Gbenga Aluko, has urged wealthy businessmen, including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and Mr. Femi Otedola to go into politics.

Aluko said this in Ode Ekiti on Saturday in an interview with journalists.

He noted that prominent politicians across the globe, including former United States President, George Bush among others, were some of those, who were highly successful in business before going into politics.

Aluko, who is seeking to contest the 2014 governorship election in the state, said corruption would be reduced if wealthy people seek political offices.

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$14.5bn project: Nigeria, others seek assistance over Lake Chad

Nigeria and other countries in the Lake Chad basin have begun seeking the assistance of the international community in the funding of the lake $14.5bn water transfer project.

Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, who stated this at a briefing in Abuja on Friday, said there would be channelisation of water from the Ubangui River in the Central Africa Republic to Lake Chad.

She added that Nigeria and Cameroon would discuss operations of Lagdo Dam to prevent flooding this year.

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Miracle escape for 108 passengers as plane crashes into sea as it attempts to land in Bali

 More than 100 passengers had a miracle escape today after a plane crashed into the sea as it attempted to land off the coast of Bali.
Eyewitnesses said passengers fearing for their lives screamed in panic as the Lion Air jet fell short of the runway at Ngurah Rai Airport, near Denparsar.
The aircraft, carrying 101 passengers and seven crew members, smashed into the sea prompting a huge rescue effort.

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U.S., China agree on Korean denuclearization

The United States and China agree that the Korean peninsula must be denuclearized, top diplomats from both countries said on Saturday.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and China's top diplomat, State Councilor Yang Jiechi, made the comments following meetings between the two sides in Beijing.

 

 

(Reporting by Arshad Mohammed; Writing by Ben Blanchard; editing by Jonathan Standing)

Opinion: Chris Webber, Michigan, And The NCAA

Tonight's NCAA championship game has some history attached - Louisville will look to add a third national championship to their venerable program, while Michigan will be looking for a shot at true redemption.

First Look: Taye Diggs And Terrence Howard On Set Of 'The Best Man Holiday'

April 8, 2013: The Best Man is considered a classic in black Hollywood, so it’s exciting to see movement on the sequel, The Best Man Holiday, which hits theaters on November 15. Here, Terrence Howard, Taye Diggs and Harold Perrineau are spotted filming in Canada.

Chris Rock Joins The Second Season Cast Of 'Real Husbands Of Hollywood'

Guess something productive came from that all-comedian-everything event at New York City's Comedy Cellar. Chris Rock is joining BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood.

The 20 Greatest Musical Geniuses Since '93

When we debuted our April/May double covers of Kendrick Lamar and Miguel yesterday on these here Internets, there was much excitement about the pairing of hip-hop and R&B’s leaders of the new cool. But there was also some chatter about what exactly comprises a “List Issue” and ready-to-go debates on the cover line pitting R. Kelly’s musical brilliance against Kanye West’s 20/20 artistic vision. That’s where this definitive list comes in, anchoring the issue and highlighting the 20 minds that have provided the greatest push to music since '93.

Determined to spark deep thought and emerge with definitive rankings,NAZ’s debate squad brainstormed an entire feature well of lists and spent a sweatshop worth of hours in a war room, strapped with 20 years of facts and verbal PowerPoints. We defined “genius” as infinitely creative artists and producers (no executives) able to alter the course of music, and we posed scenarios like: If we plopped that genius in a studio solo, would he/she resurface with something radical?

Click through to see our definitive selections, along with commentary from their contemporaries or successors. Look out for the Top 10 dropping tomorrow (April 11).

Beyoncé, Nine Inch Nails To Headline 2013 Made In America Music Festival

From the looks of Beyoncé's itinerary, she plans to perform on every stage this year.
King Bey started with President Obama's second inauguration, slayed the Superbowl, announced her worldwide Mrs. Carter tour and now she's going to be helping her husband Jay-Z usher in his sophomore Made In America festival in Philadelphia, Billboard reports.

Morris Chestnut Teases Black Panther Role In 'The Avengers 2'

If the former Boyz N' Da Hood star isn't involved in an unrevealed cinematic Black Panther project, then he obviously wants people to think he is.
Morris Chestnut is an undeniable talent but has failed to crack through the gates of mainstream Hollywood or become a household name.
 But according to the source himself, Chestnut is rumored to be tapped to star as T'Challa the King of Wakanda in Marvel Comics' Black Panther film. Hol' up, though, that movie doesn't exist at all, and Chestnut hasn't been offered the role of Black Panther. But the next phase of Marvel entertainment promises appearances from Ant-Man, Dr. Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy will all receive the silver screen treatment.
When you combine these rumors with recent tweets published by Chestnut, things start to look interesting. "It's time to get familiar with the Black Panther character!" Chestnut wrote alongside an image of a Black Panther comic book. Later Chestnut would clarify his tweet with another. "Not final. #BlackPanther may be in #Avengers2 first. RT @Jamaal91604133: @Morris_Chestnut Can't wait to see this movie. #BlackPanther," he wrote in the pidgin Twitter-speak we've all become too familiar with.
With Chestnut publicly pointing out that he's researching the role and reading up on Black Panther's history, it is interesting to note that no one working on the Phase 3 initiative commented on his tweets. Next, he states that Black Panther may make an appearance in The Avengers 2, which could be pure speculation on his part, but seems unexpectedly knowledgeable for someone who isn't involved with Marvel Studios' plans for the character.

AMC Considers 'Breaking Bad' Spinoff Starring Bob Odenkirk

With Breaking Bad heading into its final home stretch this summer, AMC is exploring the idea of keeping the franchise alive—starring one of the show's most recognizable supporting characters.

2face spotted partying all night at Club Papas

The newly married music super star partied all night at Club Papas in Lekki yesterday Tuesday April 9th. Love seeing his wedding ring!

Gov Fashola Commissions Emeka Anyaoku Housing Estate in Ikeja

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, yesterday April 9th, commissioned the newly-constructed Ikeja Millemium Housing Estate, which he named after former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

Fashola said he named the 76-unit four-bedroom duplexes located on Muiz Banire Street, GRA Ikeja, after Anyaoku because the former Commonwealth Secretary General had contributed tremendously to the development of Lagos State. Find another photo after the cut...

Bare Celeb Baby Bumps (Feat. Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Amber Rose)

VIBE Posted April 9, 2013

Being pregnant under the public eye has to be frustrating. Media and fans critique your weight gain, paps still don’t respect your privacy, and everyone wants the lowdown on your dining habits. Instead of ducking from the cameras, though, some stars embrace their glowing mommy stage, make like Demi Moore and strip down. With Kim Kardashian dropping a baby-bump selfie recently, NAZ runs down a few other celebs who bared their bellies in public.

Stella Dimoko Korkus responds to Mercy Aigbe's press release

I love Stella, mehn. She no send...lol. See her response to Mercy Aigbe's press statement below..

As you read this, Mercy Aigbe and hubby and some close friends are in a room in his hotel arguing heatedly and asking Mercy to go down on her knees and beg hubby for what happened on Sunday Night April 7th, 2013, in Lagos Nigeria.

So...where was I?

Funke Oluwole....(whats your last name?Mrs....?) I really didnt want to start this week writing memos because i have written enough to see me through the week.

I saw the first press release and i ignored it because it was official and properly done..yours smirks of I-Too-knowism so i will bother you with a response..not that i stand to gain anyting by replying you Egbon Agbaya. (wait oh,why una dey send two press release sef?any more coming?)

Lol. Please continue...

Photos from Julius Agwu's 40th birthday and book launch

The ace comedian's 40th birthday and book launch took place on Sunday April 7th at Harbour Point, Victoria Island. See more photos after the cut...

Flavour's other 'girlfriend' attacks...read her email to me..:-)

Don't mean to put this lady on blast but she has refused to leave me alone...even going as far as threatening to sue me...lol. I think she wants some kind of publicity...so here we go! Hehe!
So I've been getting mails from this lady called Onyinye (pictured above right, and left with Flavour). She sent the first mail, I ignored her. She sent another one...I ignored her. And then she sent another one threatening to sue me if I keep writing that Beverly Heels is engaged to her man, high life crooner, 'Flavour' lol. This will make for a good read so decided to bring it here. #sweet! Haha!
So, I know a few of Flavour's people...and they were the ones who confirmed to me that Flavour is indeed engaged to Beverly Heels. After Onyinye contacted me, I called one of them to ask if they know this Onyinye lady and they said yes. They said they know she hangs out with Flavour, but can't confirm if he's sleeping with dating her. But according to Onyinye, she's been in a committed relationship with Flavour for the past one year and Beverly is just a 'hoe' trying to steal her man.
Onyinye is not the first lady to mail me about Flavour, but I decided to share her email because she's extremely rude, very uncouth and won't leave me alone. See the email she sent to me after the cut...

Final Top 2 Performances... Banky W joins Nigerian Idol 3

Finally, Nigeria's top TV reality music competition, Nigerian Idol season 3, has reached its last set of performances. With 3 performances each on Sunday night, the Top 2 contestants, Debbie rise and Moses, delivered beyond their best. During the final performances, Debbie and Moses performed Cyndi Lauper's 'Time after Time'. It was the first, and perhaps last, duet for the two contestants. The judges - Yinka Davies, Femi Kuti and Jefrey Daniels - all agreed that both contestants deserved the crown. Continue...

The Kardashians To Get Personal In New E! Tell-All Special With Ryan Seacrest

The Kardashians will be putting their personal lives on display once again for a brand new tell-all special.

7 Ways Kanye West Could Respond To Ray J

Kanye West is either fuming or cackling right now. Last Friday (April 5), Ray J released the cover art for his new single, "I Hit It First," featuring a blurred-out photo of Kanye's baby mama Kim Kardashian. Then, he took to the airwaves on Hot 97's Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Show yesterday and tried to act like the song wasn't about his ex-girlfriend/sex tape partner. "[It's] about a concept," he said. "People are going way too deep. I'm not trying to create no war."

Tamar Braxton Talks Debut Album, ‘Braxton Family Values’ And Maternity Style

Tamar Braxton kept the cameras rolling as she made a pitstop to VIBE’s HQs. The soon-to-be mommy and “Love & War” songstress detailed why she ditched features for her forthcoming LP, out this summer.

Jay-Z Selling Nets Stake?

He's not a businessman, he's a business, man - but he's going to have to drop at least one investment from his portfolio.
Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski said today that Jay will have to divest his share of the Brooklyn Nets in order to move forward on his plan to become an NBA agent. His Roc Nation Sports group is looking to represent basketball players, but Jay has a conflict of interest that is not allowed by NBA rules.

Kanye West Sued For 'Gold Digger' Sample

Kanye West is being sued by the children of late songwriter David Pryor on claims that he sampled one of Pryor's songs without permission, according to TMZ.

Chris Brown And Rihanna Split... Again

It seems controversy's favorite couple has chucked the deuces to their relationship once again.

Recap: Meek Mill's 'Dreams Come True' Tour Stops In NYC

Meek Mill’s "Dreams Come True" tour made its stop in the Big Apple on Saturday night. Coming out to the fitting intro “Maybach Curtains,” the MMG rapper performed tracks from his debut "Dreams & Nightmares" as well as his mixtape fare from "Dreamchasers" and its sequel. "You rocking with the Dreamchasers tonight,” said Meek.

Spotted: Eva Longoria Shows Her Assets At Beach In Puerto Rico

April 6, 2013: It’s practically beach season, which means we'll be seeing more stars strutting around in their skimpiest bikinis. Check out Eva Longoria rocking an orange two-piece on the dunes in Puerto Rico.

Florida Republicans Seek To Investigate Jay-Z And Beyoncé's Trip To Cuba

It was all good about a week ago.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé jetted to Cuba to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary, causing mass hysteria en las calles.

Chris Brown Caught Holding Hands With Another Woman?

Trouble in paradise?
Someone with a good camera snapped photos of Chris Brown hanging out with a make-up-heavy mystery blonde at the dark-lit Playhouse nightclub in Hollywood on Saturday.

Jenna Jameson Arrested for Battery Before Her Birthday Party

Porn star Jenna Jameson got into a little scuffle on Saturday (April 6) in Newport Beach, Calif, before the 38-year-old was to celebrate her birthday early at Heat Ultra Lounge in Anaheim. It is uncertain if the XXX screen queen ever made it to her destination.

Lil Wayne's 'Love Me' Goes Platinum

LIl Wayne's "Love Me," aka "Bitches Love Me," featuring Drake and Future has reached platinum status. The third single off Weezy's I Am Not A Human Being II LP has been downloaded one million times.

Spring Awakening Full Lineup Announced

Last year's inaugural Spring Awakening festival went off without a hitch. Headliners included Flux Pavillion, Skrillex, Moby, Afrojack, Benny Benassi and more, but the draw of the fest was the timing and location.

Old NY Yankees Ticket Number Now A Sex Hotline

If you're looking for tickets to a New York Yankees game, be careful where you dial. According to the New York Post, an old phone number for the Yankees box office has been reassigned to a sex hotline.

Shakira Responds to Ex-Boyfriend's $100M Lawsuit

Shakira's former boyfriend filed a lawsuit against the Latin singer for $100 million last November.
Antonio de la Rua and Shakira dated for eleven years, between 2000 to 2010. During their courtship de la Rua alleges he served as her unofficial manager, brokering lucrative business deals for the "Whenever, Wherever" singer.

5 Most Shocking Lines From Ray J's 'I Hit It First'

Ray J's new song "I Hit It First" leaked over the weekend. The comeback track, despite pixelated cover art, blatantly singles out his former flame Kim Kardashian, and has Brandy's brother bragging about his foremost bedside relationship with Kanye West's baby mama and love making skills.


The lyrics don't hide much, and at times are so inappropriate that the listener can't stop listening because they are a little too hard to take seriously.


"Lol have some fun!" Ray J tweeted after the song was released. "It's not that serious!!"


NAZ takes a look at the five most shocking lines from "I HIt It First."

“We Cannot Get Out!” LEADERSHIP Journalists Cry, As They Are Illegally Detained By President Jonathan

 

By SaharaReporters, New York

LEADERSHIP, the Abuja national newspaper four of whose journalists were summoned by the police today, are being detained on the orders of President Goodluck Jonathan, the newspaper has said in a statement.

President Jonathan Inflicts Police On LEADERSHIP Newspaper

By SaharaReporters, New York

The police in Abuja have descended heavily on LEADERSHIP newspaper over a story in which it alleged to a “presidential directive” aimed at muzzling opposition to Mr. Goodluck Jonathan, running the newspaper ragged in the manner of a military regime.

Margaret Thatcher's Death Celebrated With Street Parties In Brixton And Glasgow

People in Brixton, south London celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher. Photograph: Danny E. Martindale/Getty Images

By Barry Neild

Several hundred people gathered in south London on Monday evening to celebrate Margaret Thatcher's death with cans of beer, pints of milk and an impromptu street disco playing the soundtrack to her years in power.