FELABRATION 2011STARTS OCTOBER 10
The organizers of the annual celebration of
the late music icon fela Anikulapo kuti, Felabration have announced the commencement dates for one of
the biggest Music festival in Africa.
Felabration 2011 holds in lagos starting from Monday, 10th of october till sunday 16th oct. ,2011.
Auditions are currently going on for upcoming acts and comedians that wish to take part in the celebration .The Lineup of Nigerian Artistes that are going to perform will be revealed soon
Felabration 2011 holds in lagos starting from Monday, 10th of october till sunday 16th oct. ,2011.
Auditions are currently going on for upcoming acts and comedians that wish to take part in the celebration .The Lineup of Nigerian Artistes that are going to perform will be revealed soon
EVANGELIST EBENEZER OBEY'S WIFE LAID TO REST
She was laid to rest today at the husband’s compound in GRA, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital after a funeral service at the Bishop’s Court, Ibara, Abeokuta at 10.00 a.m.Activities marking the burial began on Tuesday with a commendation service at Decross Gospel Mission, Dopemu, Lagos.
It was followed by a Service of Songs/Praise Altar at the Bishop’s Court, Onikolobo, Abeokuta yesterday.Lady Evangelist Juliana Olaide Obey-Fabiyi, 67, died in the early hours of August 23, 2011 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), in Ikeja, Lagos.
SLENA GOMEZ SAYS GUYS BEFORE JUSTIN BIEBER MADE HER LIFE MISERABLE
The teen singer Selena Gomez gushes about her boyfriend Justin Bieber is so sweet to hang out with and she feels more comfort staying with him and no one else can. Selena even said that guys before Justin made her life ’miserable’, she intended Joe Jonas and Taylor Lautner saying this word, as she dated with them earlier.
JENNIFER LOPEZ BUYS $18 MILLION MANSION IN THE HAMPTONS
In late August, Jennifer Lopez, 42, purchased an $18 million mansion in the Water Mill area of The Hamptons, New York. The 14,000-square foot home features seven bedrooms and nine and half baths.
Built in 2010 by architect Richard Perrillo of East End Builders, the shingle-style home sits on two acres of land and is surrounded by water.
Other amenities include heated marble floors in the master bath, several walk-in closets, a formal dining room, a library with white oak paneling, seven fireplaces, a media room, dockage on Mecox Bay and a pool.
The property also boasts a first floor guest suite with garden views, an elevator and an attached three-car garage.
The American Idol judge -- currently shooting the movie Parker in Palm Beach, Florida -- won't be settling into her new digs with three-year-old twins Max and Emme just yet.
"She is moving in in a few months," a source tells Us Weekly.
29YEAR OLD LADY SLAUGHTERED BY FIANCE
The Criminal Investigation Department, CID of Nassarawa State Police Command, Lafia is questioning Johnson Yakubu, a taxi driver who plies his trade in Abuja on the murder of his fiancee.
The body of the deceased, 29-year-old Victoria Akubo, was discovered by the son to the couple’s landlord on Friday afternoon.
Explaining the circumstances in which the body was discovered, sources in the deceased residence at Catholic Church Road, One Man Village, a suburb of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, told P.M.NEWS that the taxi driver who had left home earlier in the day called the landlord’s son to help check on his fiancee since he has been trying unsuccessfully to get her on phone.
The landlord’s son who also spoke to P.M.NEWS said he subsequently went to knock the door of the couple’s flat, but he did not get any response.
The landlord’s son said he subsequently called Johnson back to inform him that there was nobody at their home.
But the taxi driver was said to have insisted that his wife is inside the house.
He asked the landlord’s son to check inside the house through the other door that leads into the couple’s flat at the back.
Following Johnson’s instructions, the landlord’s son told P.M.NEWS that he went to peep in through the window and saw the body of Victoria lying on the bed with her face covered with a pillow.
He said he entered the flat and discovered that the Victoria was dead with two marks indicating that she was stabbed in two places. The landlord’s son said he consequently reported to the police. P.M.NEWS confirmed that the incident was reported at the local police station before the case was transferred to Lafia on Monday this week. It was gathered that Johnson, in his statement, tried to deny responsibility for the murder.
But the claim is being faulted by Victoria’s family.
It was learnt that Johnson had initially told the police that he left home around 8 am that day, but changed his statement later when he gathered that Mama Reuben had called Victoria around 6:12 am, indicating that the deceased was still alive as at then.
The body of the deceased, 29-year-old Victoria Akubo, was discovered by the son to the couple’s landlord on Friday afternoon.
Explaining the circumstances in which the body was discovered, sources in the deceased residence at Catholic Church Road, One Man Village, a suburb of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, told P.M.NEWS that the taxi driver who had left home earlier in the day called the landlord’s son to help check on his fiancee since he has been trying unsuccessfully to get her on phone.
The landlord’s son who also spoke to P.M.NEWS said he subsequently went to knock the door of the couple’s flat, but he did not get any response.
The landlord’s son said he subsequently called Johnson back to inform him that there was nobody at their home.
But the taxi driver was said to have insisted that his wife is inside the house.
He asked the landlord’s son to check inside the house through the other door that leads into the couple’s flat at the back.
Following Johnson’s instructions, the landlord’s son told P.M.NEWS that he went to peep in through the window and saw the body of Victoria lying on the bed with her face covered with a pillow.
He said he entered the flat and discovered that the Victoria was dead with two marks indicating that she was stabbed in two places. The landlord’s son said he consequently reported to the police. P.M.NEWS confirmed that the incident was reported at the local police station before the case was transferred to Lafia on Monday this week. It was gathered that Johnson, in his statement, tried to deny responsibility for the murder.
But the claim is being faulted by Victoria’s family.
It was learnt that Johnson had initially told the police that he left home around 8 am that day, but changed his statement later when he gathered that Mama Reuben had called Victoria around 6:12 am, indicating that the deceased was still alive as at then.
The same Mama Reuben told the police that she later went to see Victoria at their home around 7:30 am, but left after she repeatedly knocked the door without getting any response.
P.M.NEWS investigations also revealed that though Victoria and Johnson did their traditional marriage introduction ceremony preparatory to their wedding about two months ago, the deceased’s family did not approve of the marriage.
Also, neighbours of the couple at their former residence told P.M.NEWS that Johnson, an Igala from Kogi State, like his wife, is in the habit of beating and maltreating his wife to be.
Victoria, it was learnt, was admitted in hospital for some weeks recently as a result of such beating.
A younger sister of the deceased who was living with the couple claimed to have left in protest of the domestic abuse of Victoria.
Solomon Akubo, an elder brother of the deceased, said the family wants justice to be done on the issue even as he alleged that the police are trying to sweep the matter under the carpet.-pm news
NYSC TO SET UP DISTRESS CALL CENTRES
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in an attempt to tackle insecurity, will set up a Distress Call Centre (DCC) at the NYSC headquarters.
Brigadier General Nnamdi Okore-Affia, Director General of the scheme, who disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, after a management meeting at the NYSC headquarters, said the DCC will be operated 24 hours everyday of the week for the purpose of monitoring, assisting and rescuing of corp members in any irregular happenings.
The DG expressed hope that the new security measure would rekindle the confidence of corps members and the general public in the NYSC scheme.
The DCC will be accessible to all corps members and staff nationwide, Nnamdi said.
REBECCA TO DIE BY HANGING FOR KILLING SON
Emotions were high at High Court Number 10, Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria today when Rebecca Emmanuel who was accused of poisoning her 9-year old son, Ishaya Emmanuel sometime in 2008 was sentenced to death by hanging.
JOKE AND OLU JACOBS RENEW VOWS ON HER 50TH BIRTHDAY
Actress Joke Silva celebrated her golden birthday jubilee celebration with her Silver jubilee anniversary of her marriage with veteran actor, Olu Jacobs. It took place at the Freedom Park on Lagos Island, yesterday, September 29 2011. Event was tagged “A celebration of love” and there was an officiating pastor who said a prayer for them.
Guests were treated with a stage play titled “The Naming Ceremony” directed by Tosin Otudeko and written by Sefiu Atta exclusively for the event. Timi Dakolo and YInka Davis also performed with a live band.
Witness say the couple didn’t go the cliche way of wearing the same outfit; Joke wore a floral black and white maxi, while Olu chose a cream ‘Buba and Sokoto’.
MANDELA FAMILY REALITY SHOW TO PREMIER IN SOUTH AFRICA
“The show provides a first look into a high-profile South African family,” the producers said in a statement.
COVENANT UNIVERSITY DENIES MUSLIM STUDENTS ADMISSION
Contrary to their teachings and their doctrine that we should not discriminate against one another as it is against the bible which wants us to love our neighbors as ourselves, it can be surprising sometimes when those we expect to lead when it comes to issues relating to love and tolerance are found wanting on the same issue.
BILL GATE IN NIGERIA TO DISCUSS POLIO
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is currently in Nigeria to discuss polio eradication and strengthening of immunization against other vaccine-preventable diseases amid a resurgence of polio cases in the West African nation.
The foundation’s CEO, Jeff Raikes, is with Gates to talk to Nigeria’s government officials and traditional leaders to follow up on the Abuja Commitments to Polio Eradication, in which Nigerian federal and local government officials committed in 2009 to have at least 90 percent of children immunized against polio toward its eradication.
Immediately following the Abuja commitment, polio cases in Nigeria fell by 95 percent. Fewer children were paralyzed by polio as well. But attention to polio waned in 2011, with 30 cases of the paralyzing disease reported so far in six states.
Nigeria is one of only four countries where polio transmission has never been stopped, the other three being India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The Gates Foundation has been implementing various initiatives to wipe out polio worldwide. These include vaccination campaigns, development of better vaccines and antiviral drugs.
Beyond the issue of polio, Gates will also discuss ways to help Nigeria tackle broader health issues and improve agriculture in the country.
He will also be meeting with U.N. officials to express his condolences on last month’s bombing of the U.N. building in Abuja.
TONTO DIKEH,HALIMA ABUBAKAR,ODUNLADE ADEKOLA SET FOR AFRO HOLLYWOOD AWARDS
The 16th Edition of African films award a.k.a Afro hollywood awards will hold in the Uk on 6th of November2011 .
The award ceremony which will take place at stratford town hall , london has a rich list of nominees including one of South Africa’s leading actors, Presley Chweneyagae (famed for his lead role in Tsotsi), who will slug it out with Nigeria’s Saheed Balogun and Ghana’s Majid Michael.
According to the shortlist of nominees released by the African Voice Newspaper UK, organisers of the awards, the keenly contested list of award nominees features heavyweights such as Tonto Dike, Halima Abubakar, Toyin Aimaku, Jamila Umar Nagudu, Funke Adesiyan, Lekan Oladiipo, Rukky Sandy, Halima Abubakar, Nkiru Sylvanus, Doris Simeon, Toyin Aimaku, Ayo Adesanya, Laide Bakare, Odunlade Adekola and Yomi Fash-Lanso contesting in various other categories.
The winners in each awards category, who will be attending the awards in London, will be announced at a special ceremony on Sunday 9 October in Osogbo, Osun State, southwest Nigeria.
The award ceremony which will take place at stratford town hall , london has a rich list of nominees including one of South Africa’s leading actors, Presley Chweneyagae (famed for his lead role in Tsotsi), who will slug it out with Nigeria’s Saheed Balogun and Ghana’s Majid Michael.
According to the shortlist of nominees released by the African Voice Newspaper UK, organisers of the awards, the keenly contested list of award nominees features heavyweights such as Tonto Dike, Halima Abubakar, Toyin Aimaku, Jamila Umar Nagudu, Funke Adesiyan, Lekan Oladiipo, Rukky Sandy, Halima Abubakar, Nkiru Sylvanus, Doris Simeon, Toyin Aimaku, Ayo Adesanya, Laide Bakare, Odunlade Adekola and Yomi Fash-Lanso contesting in various other categories.
The winners in each awards category, who will be attending the awards in London, will be announced at a special ceremony on Sunday 9 October in Osogbo, Osun State, southwest Nigeria.
NIGERIAN IDOL LAUNCHES SEASON II
The season II of Nigerian Idol was officially launched today after a successful season I which produced Nigerian Idol, Yeka Onka.
Nigerian Idol is a television reality show with the search for Nigeria's next superstar, which will offer one young talent the opportunity that raw, talented singers have until now, only dreamed of.
Season II is produced by the Optima Media Group (OMG) and Rapid blue format. It continues to enjoy the sponsorship of Etisalat, in association with Sony and Pepsi.
The CEO optima studios, Rotimi Pedro promised that this season will be an even more exciting experience.
"The last three shows of Nigerian Idol garnered more viewership, especially with the youth demographic, than any other music reality show, proving the point of the power of the idol brand across the globe.
We are committed to ennsuring that the standards from the past show are surpassed this time around. This is idol-it is the real deal," he said.
Based on audience feedback, and to enhance the idol experience this season, a new judge; Charles Oputa (Charley boy), has been added. The judges' line up remains songstress Yinka Davis, and international choreographer and musician, Jeffery Daniels who has returned this season.
New host, singer Tiwa Savage and VJ Ill Rhymz would anchor the show.
The season kicks off on October 7, with auditions in four cities-Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Lagos. The show begins airing on December 4, and the grand gala would be on April 1, 2012.
The winner of the show takes home prizes valued at USD 100,000 in management contract, recording contract and prize money. The first runner up gets N1.5m, the second runner up will receive N1m. Finalists from 4th to 10th place also receive each N100,000 and a galaxy tab, blackberry and ipod for each place.
Etisalat has chosen the Idol brand as an opportunity to help Nigerian youth nurture their talent. With this long term partnership with Idol, Etisalat plans to take the 2 brands to the next level.
Yeke Onka gave a sizzling performance of her new single "follow U" which was produced by Jesse Jags.
Nigerian Idol application is available online at www.nigerianidol.com.-DAILY TIMES
55-YEAR-OLD HIV-POSITIVE WOMAN HAD SEX WITH A 12-YEAR OLD BOY
A Houston woman is accused of sexually assaulting a young boy and at the same time, according to prosecutors, putting that young boy's life in danger. We're not revealing the 12-year-old boy's identity. "She had unzipped my pants," he recalled. The boy says he was sexually assaulted on Saturday inside the southeast Houston home of someone he's known for years. "I was telling her to move, move," he said. "I feel like she shouldn't do that to no child. I feel like she shouldn't do that to me or others." Debra Flowers Haggerty, 55, was arrested and is now charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. Court documents and multiple sources tell us Haggerty is HIV positive. The charge accuses her of using a "deadly weapon," her saliva, against the boy during that alleged sex act. "I feel assaulted and depressed," he said." - 7 News
MEND ANNOUNCES PLAN TO BOMB EAGLE SQUARE ON OCTOBER 1
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has announced plans to bomb the Eagle Square, Abuja again on the nation’s 51st anniversary on Saturday. MEND issued the threat in a press statement released yesterday by its spokesman, Jomo Gbomo.
The terse three-paragraph statement said Nigerians had nothing to celebrate after 51 years of independence. MEND advised the public to take the release as the first and final warning before the detonation of the explosive devices.
The statement dated September 28 reads: “On October 1, 2011, The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) intends to place bombs within and in the immediate vicinity of Eagle Square, venue for the proposed 2011 independence anniversary celebrations.
“After fifty one years of independence, Nigerians still have nothing to celebrate.
“The general public is strongly advised to consider this as a first and final warning. No additional warnings will be issued subsequent to deployment or detonation of these devices which will be novel in nature.” MEND had a few days to the 50th anniversary of the nation last year similarly warned that several explosive devices had been successfully planted in and around the Eagle Square by its operatives.
It made real its threat when two cars exploded outside the justice ministry near the Eagle Square, while President Goodluck Jonathan was inspecting parade by the military. The incident, resulted in the death of at least 10 persons, while 36 others, including 11 policemen were seriously injured.
The blasts completely destroyed six cars, damaged 18 others and shattered the glasses of a hotel in the vicinity.
MEND leader, Henry Okah was arrested in South Africa and is currently facing trial in connection with the 2010 Abuja blast-SUN
The terse three-paragraph statement said Nigerians had nothing to celebrate after 51 years of independence. MEND advised the public to take the release as the first and final warning before the detonation of the explosive devices.
The statement dated September 28 reads: “On October 1, 2011, The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) intends to place bombs within and in the immediate vicinity of Eagle Square, venue for the proposed 2011 independence anniversary celebrations.
“After fifty one years of independence, Nigerians still have nothing to celebrate.
“The general public is strongly advised to consider this as a first and final warning. No additional warnings will be issued subsequent to deployment or detonation of these devices which will be novel in nature.” MEND had a few days to the 50th anniversary of the nation last year similarly warned that several explosive devices had been successfully planted in and around the Eagle Square by its operatives.
It made real its threat when two cars exploded outside the justice ministry near the Eagle Square, while President Goodluck Jonathan was inspecting parade by the military. The incident, resulted in the death of at least 10 persons, while 36 others, including 11 policemen were seriously injured.
The blasts completely destroyed six cars, damaged 18 others and shattered the glasses of a hotel in the vicinity.
MEND leader, Henry Okah was arrested in South Africa and is currently facing trial in connection with the 2010 Abuja blast-SUN
D'PRINCE LAUNCHES JONZING NIGHT CLUB
Mo’Hits artiste Charles Collins better known as D’Prince has launched his very own night club called ‘Jonzing’. The younger brother to the Mo’Hits C.E.O and hit producer Don Jazzy, launched the night club yesterday Wednesday, September 29, 2011
The new club is actually a transformation of the popular Club Karma situated on Victoria Island, Lagos. It is still unsure if the property was bought over by the Mo’Hits camp or they are in partnership. Those who are familiar with the club tell us that the interior designs have not been changed.
The launch was attended by the Mo’Hits crew, Wizkid, Dotsar and many other celebs.
The Mo’Hits crew consist of Don Jazzy, D’banj, D’Prince, Dr. SID, Wande Coal and K-Switch.
WIZKID, BANKY W TO STAR IN MTV’S ‘SHUGA’ SERIES
This week Nigerian music act Banky W and protégée, Wizkid, travelled to the Eastern part of Africa, specifically Kenya, to feature in the TV series ‘Shuga: Love, Sex, Money’. Banky and Wizzy will both play themselves in the series, performing during ‘emotionally hard-hitting clubs scenes’ which will be shot at the fancy SkyLounge hangout in Nairobi.
Joining the Nigerian acts in the series will be Kenyan singer Avril and cast members Sharon Olago, David Omwange, Nick Mutuma, Antony Mwangi and Valerie Kimani, Nick Ndeda, Nancy Wanjiku, Brenda Wairimu, Edward Nyanaro, Ikubese Emmanuel, Christopher Otieno and Wairugi Mutero.
Fans of Banky W and Wizkid will also be able to watch the series as Shuga will be airing on MTV channels around the world.
The series is directed by South African veteran director Teboho Mahlatsi and Lupita Nyong’o, who played the pivotal character of Ayira in the first series of Shuga.
The project is being funded by the US Government through her foundation, President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HFG).
Shuga Series One was first aired in November 2009 on MTV Base and a large number of other stations in and out of Africa. It bagged a Gold award in May 2010 at the World Media Festival in Hamburg, Germany in the ‘Public Relations Health’ category.
ASA'S BEAUTIFUL IMPERFECTION IS NO. 3 ON BILL BOARD
Asa’s second album Beautiful Imperfection is now on the number three spot on Billboards World Album Chart.
Beautiful Imperfection was released in America on September 6 via her record label, Naive Records. She is still promoting her ‘beautiful imperfection’ album.
BRIDE WITH THE LONGEST VEIL
Bride Elena De Angelis wanted to turn heads on her wedding day, but she may have taken that desire a little too literally: She just set a new Guinness record for the longest veil ever worn by a bride — her white silk headpiece stretched for 1.86 miles!
Six hundred people had to help carry the veil during the processional. Thousands of residents from the Casal di Princice town in Naples cheered the bride as she made her way to the church in an antique car to marry Ferdinand Pucci last Thursday.
De Angelis' record-breaking accessory was crafted from 3.7 miles of material and designed by Gianni Molaro Campania.
Molaro said: "I was really greateful to be asked to design this veil...I wanted this veil to symbolize peace and hope and I think we have achieved this."
De Angelis' never-ending topper joins a list of some other equally mind-blowing bridal attire, including: the longest wedding dress train (which measured almost 8,165 ft.) created by Lichel van den Ende in the Netherlands and the blingiest gown in the world (which featured 45,024 crystals), designed by Özden Gelinlik Moda Tasarim Ltd. from Turkey.
DEFENCE SAYS MICHAEL JACKSON CAUSED HIS OWN DEATH
Michael Jackson died due to repeated incompetence and negligence by his personal doctor, a prosecutor said Tuesday as the manslaughter trial opened for Dr. Conrad Murray.
But Murray's defense countered that Jackson caused his own death by taking a lethal dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol when Murray wasn't looking.
Both sides laid out their cases on the first day of opening statements in a Los Angeles courtroom. Jackson's family members, many dressed in black, watched, listened and wept.
Deputy District Attorney David Walgren played a recording of Jackson speaking in a slow, slurred voice to show the effects of the propofol that Murray administered to help Jackson sleep.
On the recording on Murray's iPhone, time-stamped 9:05 a.m. on May 10, 2009, Jackson discusses his feelings about his upcoming This Is It concert series in London.
"When people leave my show, I want them to say, 'I've never seen nothing like this in my life,' " Jackson says. "Go. Go. I've never seen nothing like this. Go. It's amazing. He's the greatest entertainer in the world."-PEOPLE
But Murray's defense countered that Jackson caused his own death by taking a lethal dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol when Murray wasn't looking.
Both sides laid out their cases on the first day of opening statements in a Los Angeles courtroom. Jackson's family members, many dressed in black, watched, listened and wept.
Deputy District Attorney David Walgren played a recording of Jackson speaking in a slow, slurred voice to show the effects of the propofol that Murray administered to help Jackson sleep.
On the recording on Murray's iPhone, time-stamped 9:05 a.m. on May 10, 2009, Jackson discusses his feelings about his upcoming This Is It concert series in London.
"When people leave my show, I want them to say, 'I've never seen nothing like this in my life,' " Jackson says. "Go. Go. I've never seen nothing like this. Go. It's amazing. He's the greatest entertainer in the world."-PEOPLE
NORTHERN IRISH FARMER SHUTS DOWN RIHANNA'S VIDEO SHOOT
Pop superstar Rihanna has been ordered to cover up by a Christian farmer who took exception to her "inappropriate behavior" while filming a music video on his land.
The controversy has erupted in Northern Ireland and was even discussed Tuesday by lawmakers in the province's elected Assembly in Belfast.
MO’CHEDDAH, KEL TO LEAD SOULMATE CHARITY PROGRAMME
Hair care manufacturing company Soulmate Industries Limited is set to give back to the society through its ‘corporate social responsibility programs’.
Brand ambassadors pop singer Mo’Cheddah and rapper Kel will be lending their help to schools and less privileged citizens to mark a remarkable end of the year.
‘The hair care manufacturing company has established strong brand presence in its eighteen years and has participated in various forms of corporate social responsibility in the past. This is another time to give back to the society that helped build the brand and added value to the hair care giant’, says Dele Okusanya of Brand Connect media, Soulmate’s perception company.
Mo’Cheddah is currently working on her second album while Kel is also gearing for the follow up album to her debut work ‘Investment’.
CORPS MEMBER GANG- RAPED IN KANO
TWO weeks after the uproar over the reported gang-raping of a student of Abia State University by five hoodlums, the police in Kano State, yesterday, paraded two of the four men who allegedly gang-raped a youth corps member.
One of the suspects has confessed to having allegedly taken part in ‘’gang-raping’’ the youth corps member with two others now at large.
The suspects who identified themselves as Abba Garba, 18, Abubakar Suleiman, 17, Nazeephy Malam, and Ali Wara said yesterday they raped the youth corps member serving at Durumi Secondary School, Kurna in Kano municipality.
Garba, who reportedly led three others to rape the lady, told Vanguard at the Kano State Police Headquarters, that the incident occurred penultimate week in a classroom in the college at noon when the victim who was unaware of the strike by civil servants in the state reported for duties.
Garba said they were in the building because of the torrential rain on the fateful day when the lady in her 20s who spoke her native language which they did not understand, suddenly approached them to enquire why there were no activities in the school.
Suspect confesses
The suspect, who claimed to be a battery charger in the area, further told Vanguard that: ‘’I relocated to the premises of the college with my friends when it started raining on that fateful day. While we were having fun, a lady suddenly approached us and was speaking a language none of us understood.
The suspect, who claimed to be a battery charger in the area, further told Vanguard that: ‘’I relocated to the premises of the college with my friends when it started raining on that fateful day. While we were having fun, a lady suddenly approached us and was speaking a language none of us understood.
‘’I was moved by her beauty, and immediately drew out a sharp knife and in concert with others commandeered her into one of the classrooms, where we forced her to undress and gang-raped her in turns before policemen on patrol apprehended two of us while two escaped.’’
The second suspect, Abubakar, said: ‘’I never violated the lady in question, but was roped in by my friend, Abba Garba, who lured me to the school premises, where the ugly incident happened.’’
The state Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Idris, declined to disclose the identity of the victim ‘’to avoid stigmatisation,’’ pointing out that two other suspects were also apprehended by the police in connection with raping minors in the city.
Meanwhile, the Abia State Police Command has also confirmed that it arrested two members of the gang that raped the university student in the state, few days after the state government described the incident as fiction.-VANGUARD
SELENA GOMEZ TO HOST MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS 2011
Organizers of the MTV Europe Music Awards have announced that the US actress, singer, and businesswoman Selena Gomez will host the 18th edition of awards.
The Emmy Award-winning and Disney Channel television series star will not onlt take the centre stage but will also oversee all the onstage antics, performances, winners and ‘unforgettable moments’ of the evening.
‘I’m so excited to be the host of the 2011 MTV EMA, it’s a dream come true! This is such a huge event that always recognizes the biggest stars in music from across the globe, so it’s a real honor to be MC at this year’s show’, 19-year-old Gomez delighfully said.
As reported earlie Nigerian pop sensation Wizkid has been nominated in this year’s category. Other nominees in that group are Congo DR’s Fally Ipupa, Egyptian Abdelfattah Grini, Angolan Cabo Snoop, South African Black Coffee and Scribe.
The awards will hold at the Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on Sunday 6 November, 2011.
DON JAZZY REACTS TO ARREST RUMOUR
Mo’Hits boss and in-house producer, Don Jazzy, has dispelled reports that the label’s frontline act and multiple award winning singer, D’Banj, was arrested yesterday at a New York Airport for cocaine possession. The producer who recently merged his Mo’Hits Records with the American record imprint, G.O.O.D. Music laughed off the report via his verified twitter handle, @DONJAZZY.
He first tweeted “Dem catch us with Alomo abi?” a sarcastic response to a tweet asking “Wats wit dis rumor abt dbanj N donjazzy being in d custody of F.B.I 4 drug trafficking?”
The producer, who earlier today announced his arrival to Lagos from Korea with his handle, later tweeted “If dbanj was caught with drugs in yankee that one mean say for a trip from Ghana to lagos u need to transit in NY abi? osheee lol” and “laff about it sometimes and hope some people re not shallow enough to actually believe.”
BRANDY, THE GAME,D'BANJ TO PERFORM AT MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA SEASON 4
The fourth season of the popular MTN Project Fame West Africa reality show is about to kick off and organizers have announced that US artistes Brandy, The Game will be performing at the talent show! Also, Nigerian acts D’banj and ex-project fame stars Iyana, Mike Ayansodo, Chidinma and Praiz will also light up the stage as they perform their songs. Veteran disc jockey DJ Jimmy JATT will be on the wheels of steel.
Brandy confirmed her forthcoming performance via a voice drop over the weekend.
‘Hey everybody this is Brandy. I’ll be performing at the opening gala at MTN Project Fame West Africa season four at the Eko Expo Center on Sunday, October 2nd. It’s gonna be fire and my first time in Nigeria, so I’ll see everybody there. Bye’ Brandy delightfully said.
The opening show is set to take place at the Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
BOKO HARAM DECLARES SSS DIRECTOR WANTED
The dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has placed N50 million reward for any member who kills Ms Marilyn Ogar, spokesperson of the Department of State Security (DSS).
Ms Ogar is an Assistant Director of the Service even as the Presidency is set to probe the release from detention of Mr. Ali Tishau, a self-acclaimed kingpin of Boko Haram.
Ms Ogar is an Assistant Director of the Service even as the Presidency is set to probe the release from detention of Mr. Ali Tishau, a self-acclaimed kingpin of Boko Haram.
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