PRESIDENT JONATHAN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT UNILAG REMAINS,NO MORE MAULAG

President Goodluck Jonathan has reversed the change of name of the University of Lagos which he renamed Moshood Abiola University in a broadcast to mark the 2012 Democracy Day. Chairman, Governing Council of University of Lagos, Professor Jerry Gana disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during his inauguration alongside three others by the Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Rufai.
The name change had been the subject of litigation and protests from students and alumni of the institution while a court recently ruled that the change was illegal.
Gana who hailed President Jonathan for retaining the name of the institution. said the president had upheld the Constitution by reversing the change of name of the university.
“This is a pointer to the fact that the current administration is committed to entrenching democracy and justice in the country.’’

OLAYINDE BOURNES BEATEN TO DEATH BY HER BOYFRIEND

A part-time Business Administration Student of Lagos State Polytechnic, Miss Olayinde Bournes, 22, has allegedly been beaten to death by her boyfriend, Abuchi Cyril.
The incident happened  Thursday at Shorinmade Street, Aguda-Ogba area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.
According to Miss Titilayo Fagbamila, friend of the deceased , she always complained to her that her boyfriend, Abuchi always beat her at the slightest provocation.
She said that on Thursday when the tragedy occurred, Abuchi invited Olayinde to his house along Shorinmade Street, to see his travel documents.
Titilayo said nobody knew what happened when the lovers were together but it is believed that they had a misunderstanding which may have led to a fight.
Sources at 17, Muibi Street residence of the deceased said that  after the fight with her boyfriend, the victim was rushed to G&S Hospital where she was confirmed dead before the corpse was taken to Ikeja General Hospital for autopsy.
Abuchi was immediately arrested and taken to Area ‘G’ Police Command, Ogba, for interrogation.
When our correspondent visited Area ‘G’, Ogba, Friday morning, the suspect was seen writing his statement.
When contacted for comment, the Area ‘G’ Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ishola Abdulahi, declined to speak on the issue, saying it  was too early as investigation was going on.
 The 55-year old father of  Olayinde, Mr. Akindele Bournes, said his daughter was not a troublesome person, adding that the government must ensure that justice is done.-PM NEWS

OSCAR PISTORIUS GRANTED BAIL

Oscar Pistorius was granted bail Friday, paving the way for him to be freed from custody pending his trial in the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius' family members and supporters shouted "Yes!" when Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair made his decision after a near two-hour explanation of his ruling.

Nair set the bail at 1 million rand ($113,000), with $11,300 in cash and proof that the rest is available. The magistrate said Pistorius must hand over his passports and also turn in any other guns that he owns. Pistorius also cannot leave the district of Pretoria without the permission of his probation officer, Nair said.

The double-amputee Olympian's next court appearance was set for June 4.

The magistrate also ruled that he could not return to his home, where the killing of Steenkamp took place.

Nair made the ruling after four days of arguments from prosecution and defense in Pistorius' bail hearing.

Nair said Pistorius' affidavit, in which he gave his version of the events of the shooting on morning of Feb. 14 in a sworn statement, had helped his application for bail in Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
"That reaching out in the affidavit, the way that he did, placing it before the court," Nair said. "I come to the conclusion that the accused has made a case to be released on bail."
Pistorius shot and killed Steenkamp in the predawn hours of Feb. 14. The athlete says he shot his girlfriend accidentally believing she was an intruder in his house. Prosecutors say he intended to kill Steenkamp and charged him with premeditated murder, saying the shooting followed a loud argument between the two.

GOLDIE HARVEY'S AUTOPSY REPORT REVEALS SHE DIED OF HYPERTENSION

Report following the autopsy carried out after her sudden death at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos revealed that late Goldie Harvey suffered a terminal ‘hypertensive heart disease’ which resulted to’ intracerebellar haemorrhage.’ Goldie’s autposy was carried out at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja and the report was signed by Dr. O.O Oyewole.
It will be recalled that Goldie died on the 14th of February 2013, just hours after she arrived from Los Angeles where she had gone to attend the Grammy Awards.

According to http://www.strokecenter.org, Intracerebral hemorrhage occurs when a diseased blood vessel within the brain bursts, allowing blood to leak inside the brain. The sudden increase in pressure within the brain can cause damage to the brain cells surrounding the blood. If the amount of blood increases rapidly, the sudden buildup in pressure can lead to unconsciousness or death.

JUSTUS ESIRI IS DEAD!

Justus Esiri, a long time actor on Nigerian Television started his acting career in the 70s and is most popular for his role as ‘Headmaster’ in the nationwide series Village Headmaster which aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

He was married to his wife Omiete with whom he had six children, one of them being Dentist-turned pop artiste Dr SID.May his soul rest in peace

BEYONCE AND DAUGHTER

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READ GOLDIE'S HUSBAND'S INTERVIEW WITH THENETNG.COM

When did you wed her? And were you still married as at when she passed yesterday?

We wed in December 2005 and were very much married when she passed indeed I was talking to her on arrival in Lagos before the fateful event

I see you moved back to England. Do you have another family?
I work in Malaysia, we have a private home in UK, I do not have a second family

Also did you have kids together?
No kids, we were planning this year

There had been speculation for many years that she was married to an ‘oyinbo’ man. But no one could lay hands on anything. Why did you keep it a ‘secret’? 

Our private life is nothing to do with work life, there has to be a balance

How did you hear of her death? I found out you last saw her in December?
I was talking to her on arrival in Lagos before the fateful event

How did you meet her? She must have been very young…
I met her at a friend’s leaving party and fell in love straight away, but had to work hard to persuade her I was genuine

So you will be planning to come here for burial rites…
Yes I have applied for visa and shall come next week

But how did you manage the Prezzo drama? 
Prezzo was part of BBA game, just like in the movies, there was nothing to fear

FOLUKE DARAMOLA AND KAYODE SALAKO WED

Foluke Daramola and her new hubby got married yesterday February 15th at Foluke’s parents’ home situated at No 2, Gbeleyi Avenue, by Oyemekun Street, Ogba, Lagos. Happy married life to them

GOLDIE'S HUSBAND SHARES THEIR WEDDING PICTURES

 And he has this to say to Prezzo:

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MEET THE GIRL WHO IS HAPPY GOLDIE IS NO MORE

KEMI OBANLA CRUSHED TO DEATH BY A TRUCK DRIVER WHILE ON TEACHER'S ERRAND

Tragedy struck in front of Lafenwa Comprehensive High School, Ota, Ogun State, last Thursday, when a 15-year-old pupil, Miss Kemi Obanla, was crushed to death by a truck driver.

It was learnt that Kemi was killed while running errands for her class teacher.

It was alleged that the teacher had asked Kemi to go and buy cooked ‘ofada’ rice for her around 10am on the day.

An eyewitness, who craved anonymity, said the SS1 pupil was knocked down by a truck while crossing the road.

DELTA STATE GOVERNOR NAMES STADIUM AFTER KESHI

Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan named  Asaba stadium after Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi who hails from Delta State.

A grand  reception was held for the players after their victory at the just concluded Nations Cup at the Asaba international event center in Delta State. Keshi was also given N8m cash and a duplex in the state capital.

His assistants, Daniel Amokachi, Sylavnus Okpalla, and Ike Shorunmu receive N4m each. Each player got N2.5m each, while old and present players of Warri Wolves such as, Sunday Mba, Chigozie Agbim, Azuibike Egweke and Brown Ideye got N5m each.

PREZZO'S EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO GOLDIE

Prezzo and Goldie  met as housemates on the Big Brother Africa reality show and their friendship waxed stronger over the last few months,Hmmmm Goldie is gone. Prezzo took to his Facebook page, to express his sadness and loss.

Here is what he wrote:

“God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be
So he put his arms around you, and whispered come with me
With tearful eyes we watched you, as we saw you pass away
Although we love you deeply, we could not make you stay
Your golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us…
He only takes the best”

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REST IN PEACE GOLDIE,KENNIS MUSIC RELEASE OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Here is the official statement:

“With a deep sense of loss, we announce the shocking death of our darling music star, Goldie Harvey. Goldie, 31, died on Thursday after she complained of a severe headache shortly after her arrival from the United States where she went to witness the Grammy Award. She was rushed from her Park View, Ikoyi, Lagos residence to her official hospital, Reddington, Victoria Island, Lagos, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival at exactly 7:30pm in the evening.

We consider this period a gloomy moment for us and the entire Nigerian music industry in view of the circumstance in which she passed away; the abundance of talent she exhibited in her short but eventful music career and the various opportunities her trip to the United States of America would have availed her. She is survived by her father, step- mother, brothers and sisters. We deeply sympathise with her family and fans all over the world and very grateful to all and sundry, especially, the vibrant Nigerian media for their concern and prompt reportage. We shall keep everybody informed as events unfold as we are devastated by the sudden loss.” Burial arrangements will be announced by the family. May her soul rest in peace.(AMEN)

LADY GAGA CANCELS WORLD TOUR TO HAVE SURGERY ON HIP

The US singer last night cancelled the rest of her world tour after she was left unable to walk due to synovitis — a chronic condition which causes joints to swell.

Gaga, 26, had tried to hide her agony from staff, but she was in such pain she could no longer perform. Now she has pulled out of the remaining 21 dates of her Born This Way Ball tour.

She blamed a tear in her right hip — an underlying cause of synovitis — which will need surgery to repair.

Gaga told her 34 million Twitter fans: “I’ve been hiding a show injury and chronic pain for some time now and over the past month it has worsened.

“I hid it from my staff, I didn’t want to disappoint my amazing fans.”

Gaga was in extreme pain after her show in Montreal, Canada, on Monday.

She added yesterday: “I could not walk — and still can’t.” Fans with tickets to the scrapped shows will get refunds, but she said of the cancellations: “I hope you forgive me, as it’s nearly impossible for me to forgive myself. I’m devastated.”

Synovitis is linked to arthritis and auto-immune disorder Lupus — and regular bouts can lead to a crumbling of the joints.

The singer has previously confessed to a history of “borderline lupus”. Her aunt Joanne died of it in 1974.

Gaga is being sued for £250,000 by ex-aide Jennifer O’Neill, who claims the star is a tyrant who demanded that she be on call 24 hours a day.-SUNUK

MIKE ADENUGA FULFILS PLEDGE TO SUPER EAGLES

In fulfilment of his pledge to the Super Eagles in South Africa, Chairman, Globacom Limited, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr, on Tuesday night in Abuja presented a cheque of N160m to the Super Eagles for winning the 29th edition of the African Cup of Nations.

The event was held at the Banquet Hall of Dr. Mike Adenuga’s residence in Maitama, Abuja.

Speaking at the occasion, Adenuga said, “We are indeed proud of the achievement of the Nigerian national team at the African Cup of Nations. I congratulate the Coach, Stephen Keshi, the rest of the coaching crew, the players, the Nigeria Football Federation and the Federal Government for this important victory which has rekindled hope among our people.”

APOSTLE BIMPE SORINOLU DIES OF BREAST CANCER IN LONDON

 Apostle Bimpe Sorinolu, the immediate younger sister of former governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti, is dead. Bimpe died of Cancer at St. Joseph Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney,London.

The society lady battled with 3 types of cancer, namely; Cancer of the breast, lungs, and liver till she gave up the ghost. She was survived by three children. May her soul rest in peace.

MY FIANCE POURED HOT STEW ON ME-MARY SUNDAY

A 27-year-old woman, Mary Sunday, has been in the hospital bed at Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital seven months after she was allegedly attacked by her fiancé, Corporal Isaac Gbanwuan, with a pot of boiling stew and a lighted stove.

It was learnt that Sunday had lost her ears due to the attack.

Before the attack, which took place in August 2012, Sunday, was to report for training at the Police Academy, Kano as a cadet officer.

Still nursing severe burns to  her neck, chest and upper arms, Sunday can barely sit or walk straight. She holds her head stiffly and talks with difficulty as she recalled the events that led to her present state

She said, “I have known Gbanwuan for a while, while I was still a student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, but it wasn’t until our marriage introduction in 2011 that I moved in with him at the Pedro Police Barracks, Lagos.

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HALIMA ABUBAKAR SET TO PREMIERE NEW MOVIE, MISTRESSES

The much anticipated movie, Mistresses is billed for premiere on Sunday, 24th February 2013 at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, situated at Lekki in Lagos.

According to the executive producer of the movie who is also the Chief Executive officer of Modehouze Films, Halima Abubakar, the premiere which will kick off by 2 pm promises to be one that will linger on in the minds of movie lovers all over the globe.

Speaking further the star actress explains ‘It took me a long time to finish the movie because I was set to achieve success. Apart from the millions of naira I spent on the production, the cast and crew, I traveled to different parts of the world to ensure that the movie is
one to beat and copy in the movie industry today.’

While urging members of the public, her fans home and abroad, all lovers of Nollywood and creativity to come out In mass on February to be a part of her success story
DATE: 24th
TIME: 2PM
VENUE: Oriental Hotel, Lekki
TICKETS: Regular 5,000 and 10,000 Naira
Tables50,000 and 100,000 Naira

 The movie featured Halima Abubakar, top Ghanian actress, Yvonne Nelson, Moyo Lawal, Mary Uranta, alongside other talented actors.

MS JAIE LOOKING PRETTY ON THE COVER OF VALENTINE'S EDITION OF EXQUISITE MAGAZINE

KIM KARDASHIAN'S PHOTOSHOOT FOR ELLE MAGAZINE

The sultry star is seen in three different pictures. In one, she is seen wearing a beaded wool blazer by Roberto Cavalli and a $2,995 Viktor and Rolf dress while she gives a peek of her cleavage. In another, she channels Sofia Loren in a crewneck, cardigan and skirt by Sister by Sibling plus $640 Giuseppe Zanotti pumps

BEYONCE AT THE LAUNCH OF HER CANDID DOCUMENTARY FILM

Beyonce was in jovial spirits at the screening of her HBO film Life Is But A Dream – but admitted she was nervous about baring her soul on screen.

She told Oprah Winfrey in a chat ahead of the premiere: “I woke up this morning and thought, ‘What did I do?’

“I’ve been anticipating this moment. This is huge for me and I felt that it was time for people to see who I am. This is three years in the making.”

She revealed the shooting of her documentary drew to a natural conclusion when her daughter Blue Ivy was born last year.

She recalled: “Once I saw my daughter, I knew that the end to this story, this documentary, was here and I was ready to tell the story.”

Beyonce said she sought the approval of her hubby Jay-Z and mother Tina Knowles before forging ahead with the film. Beyonce appeared totally smitten with her daughter, saying: “She’s my road dog, she’s my homey, my best friend.”

GOVERNOR SULLIVAN CHIME SAID HE STAYED ABROAD TO REMOVE CANCEROUS TUMOURS FROM HIS NECK AND NOSE

Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime, on Monday night confessed to have had cancer.

The governor said he stayed abroad for too long in order to remove cancerous tumours from his neck and nose before they could spread.

Chime, who spoke to journalists in Enugu, said that he was not sick initially when he departed the country on September 19, 2012 but that his health altered as a result of the agony and trauma he went through in the course of removing the cancerous tumours in London.

Chime was away from the country for upward of 140 days thus generating a controversy over how long a governor could leave his state with many, including a Save Enugu Group asking for a transfer of power to his deputy.

In narrating how he stayed out of the country from September 19, 2012 to February 7, 2013, the governor said, “In August last year, I was privileged to be one of those nominated by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum to go to Germany to study their federalism, I was to represent the South-East zone; I had to use the opportunity of the trip to pass through London to do my medicals since it was the only opportunity I had to do that. After my medical, I was certified fit by the doctors, but I noticed that I had a little growth beneath my jaw. Ordinarily, nobody could see it but I felt it seriously and asked the doctors to do further investigation on it.

PRESIDENT JONATHAN SHOWERS MILLIONS OF NAIRA,PLOTS OF LAND AND NATIONAL HONOURS ON SUPER EAGLES

President  Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday announced a cash gift of N5m to each member of the victorious Super Eagles and the team’s three assistant coaches that clinched the gold medal in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

While the Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, was given N10m, members of the technical crew were also given N2m each.

The cash gifts also came with a plot of land and national honours for each member the team.

Keshi bagged the national honour of the Commander of the Order of Niger while his three assistants and the team captain, Joseph Yobo, were conferred with Officer of the Order of Niger.

The remaining players were conferred with Member of the Order of Niger.

Jonathan made the announcement amidst loud ovation from the lucky players during a state dinner he organised in their honour at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, few hours  after their arrival in the country.

The President said two sets of Nigerians youths, musicians and footballers, had been placing the nation on the world map.

PICTURES FROM OMOTOLA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY IN ATLANTA

 Omotola’s birthday dinner was hosted at the restaurant of The Real Housewives of Atlanta couple. See more picture when you continue