Elibim Entertainment: June 2012

ALAMIEYESEIGHA FORFEITS ASSETS IN US

United States on Thursday executed an asset forfeiture order on $401,931 linked to former Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.

This was sequel to a motion granted by US District Court Judge, Rya Zobel on June 13, for a default judgment and forfeiture order filed by the Criminal Division’s Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section.

Mohammed Morsi was formally sworn in as Egypt’s first democratically elected civilian president at Cairo University on Saturday. On Friday, Morsi took the oath of President in front of thousands of cheering people. at Tahrir Square.

Morsi is a part of the Muslim Brotherhood party and won Egypt’s first election five days ago by 51% to the 48% gained by rival Ahmed Shafiq.

Morsi has vowed to be inclusive of all Egyptians, including protecting the rights of women and the country’s Coptic Christians.

KIM AND KANYE VISIT KIDS' HOSPITAL

The couple were seen arriving at the Hollywood Children's Hospital to spend time with sick kids.

Kim looked immaculate with freshly blow-dried hair, a crisp white suit and a smile while Kanye kept things casual in denim, trainers and a trademark moody stare.

After spending several hours at the hospital, Kim tweeted: "Today is a good day!"

On top of carrying out her good deed, Kim was also runner-up in our Sun poll of the best bums.

The reality star received thousands of votes but was pipped at the final post by Kate Upton.

LAURYN HILL PLEADS GUILTY TO TAX EVASION, FACES THREE YEARS IN PRISON

According to TMZ, the Fugees frontwoman told a judge on Friday that she intentionally failed to file tax returns from 2005, 2006, and 2007, when she earned more than $1.8 million. In addition to prison time, she could be hit with a $75,000 fine.

When the judge asked Hill if she “intentionally and willingly” failed to file the returns, she replied, “Yes.”

Sir Shina Peters has announced he will soon set up a music school for those who want to empower themselves as musicians.

In an interview with HipTv, Peters explained ‘I want people to tap from my experience, how I created Afro Juju. So I’m trying to build a school, a music school you know. This is the academic aspect of my profession’, the 54-year-old said.

And on the structure of school fees, in an environment where every form of good education comes at premium cost, the singer says it will be ‘affordable’.

POLICE ACCUSE OSHIOMHOLE OF LYING ABOUT ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

The police has debunked allegations by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was behind the attack on his convoy during a campaign rally last Thursday.

Louis Odion, the state's Commissioner for Information, in a statement on Thursday, had claimed that the governor was attacked at Usen in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state by suspected assassins who shot at the vehicles in the convoy, and had pointed accusing fingers at the PDP.

Reacting, the PDP, in a statement, dismissed the allegation, claiming the convoy was ambushed by protesting students, and accused the governor's security aides of having killed some of them.

The singer today revealed she is expecting a baby with boyfriend Simon Konecki.

Adele, 24, released a statement on her official website saying: "Im delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together.

"I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx."

The Brit won Album of the Year at the 54th annual Grammy Awards earlier this year for 21, her second studio album.

She picked up six Grammy awards in total at the ceremony in February.

Adele and divorced Simon, 36, revealed they were dating in January.

A month later the singer told People Magazine that her goal was to have three sons by the age of 30-SUNUK

TOM CRUISE AND KATIE HOLMES TO DIVORCE AFTER 5 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

The Hollywood superstars are splitting after five years of marriage.

Katie's attorney Jonathan Wolfe today said: "This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family.

"Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest."

Katie, 33, and Tom, 49, have one daughter together, six-year-old Suri.

Katie was tellingly missing from the Rock of Ages premieres in London and Los Angeles this month.

Actor Tom, who stars in the film as outlandish singer Stacee Jaxx, walked the red carpet alone and told reporters his wife had business to attend to in China and couldn't change her schedule.

Tom is now preparing to spend his 50th birthday on Tuesday with son Connor in Iceland, where he is filming new movie Oblivion.

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GOVERNOR OSHIOMHOLE SURVIVES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

Governor Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday, survived an assassination attempt when gunmen attacked his motorcade while he was campaigning at Usen town, Ovia South West Local Government Area of the state.

Oshiomhole, who is vying for a second term in office as the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), had visited the traditional ruler of Usen, Oluogbe II, and was on his way back when the attack occurred.

TINUBU RECEIVES US BLACK MAYORS’ HIGHEST AWARD

Former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made this assertion while receiving an award by the National Conference of Black Mayors, based in America in his office.

The National Conference of Black Mayors in America at its 38th annual convention which held recently in Atlanta Georgia awarded Bola Tinubu the association’s highest award, the President’s Award.

Vanessa Williams, the Executive Director of the National Conference of Black Mayors in America while presenting the award to former governor of Lagos State Asiwaju Tinubu in Lagos said the choice of Tinubu was based on merit.

Snoop Dogg was detained at an airport in Norway today after authorities allegedly found him in possession of marijuana.

The rapper, 40, was stopped at customs at the Kjevic Airport in Kristiansand where customs officers are said to have discovered eight grams of the drug, according to TMZ.

The singer/actress, 42, opted for a jaw-dropping one-piece that flaunted her perky assets on her latest day in the sun.

PREZZO CALLS GOLDIE A WEIRDO

He confided in his friend, Keitta, yesterday, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 about how tired he is with his relationship with the singer.

In his words, ‘I’m not even eating the food she cooks from now on. I can make eggs. I am done. Watch this space. It’s time to bring the old Prezzo back…This chick is a weirdo and I found myself caught up in the mix.’

Even when Biggie played Goldie’s song, Prezzo complained, asking Biggie to change the song and play ‘real music’. Goldie is yet to be informed of the break-up as Prezzo only confided in Keitta.

FIRST LADY PATIENCE WINS ‘TOURISM AMBASSADOR FOR AFRICA AWARD

The First Lady picked up the award at the 53rd meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa which held yesterday, June 26, 2012 in Calabar.

Patience was given the award in recognition of her monumental commitment and support for women in tourism.

SYLVIA NDUKA, SEXY STEEL & TARMAR AWOBOTU IN A FASHION SHOOT

Sylvia Nduka, MBGN 2011, Sexy steel, musician and CEO of Needles & Stitches , and Tarmar Awobuto, winner of Top Model Worldwide 2012 were brought together for this celebrity fashion and style photos shot by Yomi Black.Shot in the exquisite Porshe show room on Victoria Island, Lagos, they look stylish in colorful ensembles from Sexy Steel's Needle & Sticthes collection and Coco Pink Boutique. They were also styled by House of Maliq.CONTINUE TO SEE MORE PICTURES

JONATHAN FIRES NNPC BOSS, AUSTEN ONIWON,NAMES ANDREW YAKUBU AS REPLACEMENT

President Goodluck Jonathan has fired the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Austen Oniwon, and other top officials of the corporation.

Mr. Oniwon was sacked along other top management of the corporation in a sweeping move by Mr. Jonathan.

The NNPC management has been involved in several scandals including the petroleum subsidy payment scandal.

Part of the recommendations of the Farouk Lawan committee report by the House of Representatives is the removal of Mr. Oniwon and the NNPC management.

Andrew Yakubu, an engineer, has been appointed Mr. Oniwon's replacement.

Last week, the International Republican Institute (IRI) & US Agency for International Development (USAID) visited Governor of Lagos with Banky W for a documentary hosted by Banky W. The documentary is about promoting democracy in Nigeria through the youths of Nigeria, and it included an interview with Governor Fashola. The song "Change" featuring Skales, Wiz, Niyola, Banky W and Shaydee on the Empire Mates State of Mind album will also be used in the documentary. More pictures when you continue

Raggae superstar Majek Fashek has just signed a 15 million naira recording contract. This deal is with a Nigerian based record label, A PLUS Recording and Awards company.The deal which will last for two years would see him embarking on an international tour to countries such as Spain, Italy and many more, in July.
In recent years, he has been more famous for his drug use than music. Despite this, he is set for a comeback as his recording company has already started getting gigs within and outside Nigeria.

MAINSTREET BANK SACKS 800 WORKERS

No fewer than 800 people have been sacked from Mainstreet bank, former Afribank following issues of outstanding gratuity. The sack came in spite of the Federal Government directive to the management of the bank and organised labour to maintain status quo pending resolution of labour issues between both parties. Labour has however ordered the immediate reversal of the termination.

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CAROLINE DANJUMA CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH MOTHERLESS BABIES

The actress celebrated her birthday at the Lagos State Red Cross Motherless Babies Home, Makoko today.continue to see more pictures

50 CENT HOSPITALIZED AFTER CRASH WITH MACK TRUCK

50 Cent was hospitalized with possible injuries to his neck and back in a frightening car crash involving his SUV and a mack truck ... this according to a website affiliated with the rapper.

According to ThisIs50.com, it all went down early Tuesday morning on the Long Island Expressway in New York City, when a red mack truck rear-ended 50's ride ... and the rapper's SUV "almost flipped over."

50 -- real name Curtis Jackson -- was taken to a nearby hospital ... where, according to the site, doctors are running tests on his neck and back.-TMZ

SPICE GIRLS REUNITE TO LAUNCH NEW MUSICAL VIVA FOREVER

The Spice Girls – that's Victoria Beckham (Posh), Melanie Brown (Scary), Emma Bunton (Baby), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty) and Geri Halliwell (Ginger) – reunited in London on Tuesday to announce a new jukebox musical, called Viva Forever!, which will feature the group's songs.

LAGOS ONE DAY GOVERNOR MEETS FASHOLA

Lagos State 2012 One-Day Governor, Lilian Ogbuefi, on Monday, asked that a bus and a 250KVA generator be provided for her school.

During a visit to Governor Babatunde Fashola at the State Executive Chambers, 16-year-old Lilian said her demands would enhance learning at the State Senior Model College, Kankon, Badagry.

For winning this year's State Secondary Schools Spelling Bee competition, Lilian got the opportunity to be governor for one day, as is the tradition in Lagos.

In a statement signed by the church’s spokesperson, Mr. Ladi Ayodeji, his church said that the decision to break up was consensual. “The Pastor of our Church, the Household of God, Oregun, Lagos, Rev Chris Okotie announced his separation from Stephanie his wife of four years, at the end last Sunday service.

“Both parties arrived at this decision after careful review of the prevailing circumstances which pointed to the fact that it is the best option for them at this time. They also agreed not to divulge details of this incident for personal reasons.

“Rev Okotie thanked concerned friends and well-wishers and asked for understanding. He also expressed the hope that their decision would be respected as no further details would be given on this issue,” Ayodeji said.

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NUC SUSPENDS PART TIME PROGRAMMES IN UNIVERSITIES

The National Universities Commission on Monday announced the suspension of all Part-Time Programmes run by universities in the country.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Julius Okojie, also announced the results of accreditation of courses run by the National Open University of Nigeria.

Okojie said the suspension of the part- time programmes was to enable the regulatory body “streamline’’ them.

A 22-year-old Nigerian, Emmanuel Ohuabunwa, has made history at John Hopkins University, United States of America. Ohuabunwa from Arochukwu, Abia State, has done the nation proud by becoming the first black man to make a Grade Point Average of 3.98 out of 4.0 to bag a degree in Neurosciences in the university. He was also adjudged as having the highest honours during the graduation that was held on May 24 this year.

23 YEAR OLD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CALLING EX HUSBAND A MEMBER OF THE BOKO HARAM SECT ON FACEBOOK

A 23-year old mother of one has been arrested by policemen from Ipaja Police Station, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, for calling her ex-husband a member of the Boko Haram sect on Facebook, the social interaction site on internet.

The suspect, Afolakemi Mojisola Adeniyi, was arrested following a complaint lodged at the station by her former husband, Alfa Umar Gobir, that his ex-wife posted his picture on facebook and tagged him a member of the Boko Haram.

This was disclosed in a press statement released by Daily Times Nigeria and African Times Network (ATN), the franchise owner if the Miss Nigeria pageant.

According to the statement, Mrs Oshinowo-Soleye will be replaced by Elohor Elizabeth Aisien, Founder and Managing Director of Beth Model Management Africa.

During her reign as the creative director (2009 – 2011), Mrs Oshinowo-Soleye rebranded the pageant and organized two successful edition of the Miss Nigeria competition took place in Abuja and Lagos respectively.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has accepted an interim order preventing the Federal Government from renaming the University of Lagos.

Justice Stephen Adah, who granted the order on Monday, was ruling in the suits brought against the May 29, 2012 renaming of the institution by the students and alumni.

The court directed the litigants to complement the suits into one and adjourned further hearing till July 4.

The defendants in the suits are UNILAG, the UNILAG Governing Council, the UNILAG Senate, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the National Assembly.

ROOFTOP MC’S SNATCHA AND WIFE WELCOME BABY GIRL

Soul Snatcha of the Rooftop MCs Real Name, Adekunle Adeyoola has welcomed his first child, a daughter named Seven Adeyoola. He tied the knot with his sweetheart, Abimbola in 2011. Seven is namesakes with David and Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper Seven Beckham.CONGRATS

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CHRIS OKOTIE AND STEPHANIE HENSHAW END THEIR 4 YEARS MARRIAGE

The reports quoted Chris Okotie to have said, "Stephanie and I are no longer married. We have separated.

"You can see she’s not in church today. It’s due to irreconcilable differences and you should please respect our wishes at this time because there is no going back.”

Chris Okotie and Stephanie married four years ago after his first failed marriage, which was through a divorce. He was said to have made this announcement after church service which was dedicated for members born in the month of June.

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