First ever Cameroon Academy Awards (SONNAH Award)

Cameroon made history on the 29th of December 2013 at the Hilton hotel, by hosting its first ever Cameroon Academy Awards, prestigiously called, the SONNAH awards . Attended by many Cameroonian celebrities and having English Cameroon fully represented, the ceremony celebrated Cameroon's talents and cultural diversity in about 23 categories, including other special awards such as lifetime achievement awards.

The night presenter on live CRTV and I

Exceeding all expectations, this was an award event to reckon with, from the red carpet moments to the awards show itself, not to forget this was live on Cameroon's national television CRTV .

Stanley Enow performing live at the SONNAH awards 

So who went home with arms full of awards and the most smile on the face? The new artist Stanley Enow with his new hit single "hein pere" was well acknowledged by the Cameroon entertainment industry; sweeping the board with two awards: one for best urban artist and the other for artist with the most impact. Also scoring the most awards was the movie Ninah's dowry: best actress, best director, and best film categories all came from it.

Cameroon did not forget Africa as a whole, as the best African actor award went to the Ghanaian  most popular and achieved father of three: Van Vicker.

A big thumbs-up to Akim Macauley; CEO of the SONNAH awards for this amazing initiative and to the SONNAH team in general. From now on, Cameroon talents have a platform and benchmark on which to compete and set their targets for. It is now not only a vision, but a mission to set higher goals for the Cameroon Entertainment Industry; both in the diaspora and domestically. More pictures and winners list  after the cut....

Pbrodaz - Kokoriko ft. Petit Pays Rabba Rabbi Effatta (Behind the Scenes)

when you think of the name PBRODAZ , what comes in mind is their ever first song, and a massive hit "DO IT YOUR WAY" a song with message that relates to most africans. This track was followed by the release of other hits like pam pam 2 pam pam, my number one, and many others. 

Pbrodaz, Hottest and Fast Rising Cameroon AFRO HIPHOP DUO are about to drop yet again the Hottest single from their new album: KOKORIKO featuring the father of Cameroon Music PETIT PAYS RABBA RABBI EFFATTA. This Hot Jam is coming with a new dance style called "Kokoriko Dance",  this is no doubt a hot hit guys, but I would just leave you with the mouth watering behind the scenes and looking forward to the dayit will be dropped. You can enjoy other PBRODAZ video and get uptodate info on their lives by visiting their website: pbrodazmusic !!!!!! 

NDI visits Abijan and offers its assistance to the IEC in the evaluation of the presidential election of 2015

© news.abidjan: Credit to Autre presse par DR 

Dr Christopher Fomunyoh , Senior Associate for Africa  and other members of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), paid a recent visit to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivore . 

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had a brainstorming session on the premises of Deux-Plateaux. At the invitation of the Ivorian government, the delegation assessed the organization and preparations of the general elections in 2015. The Delegation of NdI was led by former Canadian Prime Minister, Joe Clark who took till the end a series of meetings with stakeholders and institutions involved in the organization of the elections. Here are the positives   Mr. Joe Clark noted and had to say; 

MR. IBU PROMO FOR SONNAH AWARDS (Cameroon's Academy Awards)

Thank you to Mr IBU for promoting Cameroon in this manner, not to forget his emphasy on the progress Cameroon's ever motivated citizens are making in their entertainment indudtry. Yes ooo we multiple steps towards international recognition. Thank you again Mr IBUwith love.

America's first gay Imam goes public with his reasons why...

Is this really possible? A gay Imam in USA? whos is even allowed to boast openly about it...! Com'on, it is no doubt to everyone that the United State of America is the land of all possibilities, but there is a big BUT here. To the best of my knowledge, the Quran forbids homosexuality. Infact, the traditional belief in Judaism, Christianity and Islam is that God forbids homosexuality, and this translates itself into the same-sex marriages as well. 

According to Linda Ikeji's blog, Imam Daayiee Abdulah originally was born and raised in Detroit as a  Christian of the Baptist faith.  But somehow while in China for further studies, he got himself converted to Islam .

So what motivated the new Islamic Daayiee Abdulah to become an Iman? the spiritual gap that existed in the Islamic faith for the lesbians, gays & transsexuals was the drive, all in the hope of providing an ideal channel of Islamic support for them, he says. More after the cut...

Merry Christmas to you all my readers

Now listening to X MALEYA feat J MARTINS "MON EX"

One of the recent colaboration of Cameroon X Malaya and J Martins of Nigeria. Great market penetration strategy from the X Malaya group. Proud move.

Singit competition coming soon in Cameroon

FIRST EDITION OF THE SONNAH AWARDS, 29TH DECEMBER AT THE HILTON HOTEL YAOUNDE

OO yes Cameroon is well on the way with bigger innitiattives and objectives in the entertainement industry. This December  has been a season for few awards event in Cameroon. This certainly is a not to miss event: FIRST EDITION OF THE SONNAH AWARDS, 29TH DECEMBER AT THE HILTON HOTEL YAOUNDE CAMEROON; Precise time  4 PM . For more details on this please visit the SONNAH website page .

Stay tune to this blog for picture coverage of this event and some short videos.

Cameroon Actress Solange Ojong officially presented her husband

Gossip or not? From a close source ofcourse, The formal Mrs Jim iyke has clearly moved on with her life; the new hobby is mr Njang Ayuk. Mr Ayuk resides in the US. The Cameroon Actress Solange Ojong officially presented her husband Njang Ayuk on Facebook. They both make an exclusive couple. Much blessings...

Rest in peace 'Madiba'

Rest in peace 'Madiba'.  You will forever remain in our hearts as  not only South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, but that of the whole world. May your legacy keeps empowering us from generation to generation.

Go in peace Nelson Mandela 

My remarks on my very first visit to Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan

My very first visit in Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan. I must say, sometimes in trips like this, it is often a reflex to feel some shame (of my country of origin really). FIRST IMPRESSION: the airport is way advanced (pictures soon). SECOND IMPRESSION: the roads: if I must say...! smooth drive no pot holes, auto-roads all over. THIRD IMPRESSION: air condition in public hospitals...SERIOUSLY...!!!! you know you have to come in contact with public places/offices to really understand the governance culture that exist in the country; well decided to pay the hopital a visit: this was the University hopital of Treichville.

International Day of Rural Women

International Day of Rural Women in Douala Cameroon: Ms Rachel Sen Kong leading the group as she heads toward the rural women with their multiple exposed agricultural productions. Photo credit: Nadine Tonguem of Empower Success in Africa' Blog.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: Message for the International Day of Rural Women

"We must enforce and protect the rights of rural women. When women have access to land, there are improvements in household welfare, agricultural productivity and gender equality. And greater progress is made against poverty, gender-based violence and HIV/ AIDS. It makes everybody better off."

Today the 18th of October, the International Day of Rural Women was observed at Lindi, Douala 5eme, Cameroon. 

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My Love affair with Dubai

Hello Hello and welcome back to me..!

It has been a while since I last blogged; well thought I will start this new month with much happiness and adventurous aura; all with the hope of infecting you all my readers. 

Lately I paid two visits to Dubai, one in August, and the other  September breaking August. I must say I fell in love with the city, its attractive market and competitive prices. Its infrastructure is the most jaw dropping of all I have ever seen. LOVE this city and I recommend anyone to atleast visit once in their life time. Enjoy fotos

Photo credit: Nadine Tonguem of Empower Success in Africa's blog

More fotos after the cut....

The Lost Boy: Arif’s Story; As told by Alice Farmer, children's rights researcher

This photo shows two asylum-seeking boys standing on a staircase as they are detained at Belawan Immigration Detention Center in September 2012

I was disturbed by this story when reading it on http://www.hrw.org, these boys or rather children are from various nationalities; their story shows they are resilient and brave in finding their path in such  remarkable journeys alone. Read on please....

A story as told by Alice Farmer, children's rights researcher

I met Arif, a 16-year-old boy from Afghanistan, in a Pizza Hut near Jakarta, Indonesia. He dressed neatly, with his hair carefully slicked back. He held himself with confidence, dressed in a pressed, white t-shirt, but beneath the exterior I saw a boy who lived thousands of miles away from his family, who had risked his life repeatedly for safety and opportunity.

We were meeting to discuss Arif’s experiences while locked up in Indonesia’s immigration detention system. But his story began when, at 15, he borrowed $7,000 from his oldest brother, who lived in Australia, to hire smugglers to sneak him out of Afghanistan and into Indonesia. He ultimately planned to join his brother in Australia, where he hoped to claim asylum, go to school and build a new life.

Nigeria Is the 8th Most Corrupt Country in the World

Published By: ireporterstv - Today

According to Transparency International's Global Corruption Barometer 2013, The non-profit anti-corruption body surveyed residents in 107 countries.

Nigeria, Russia and Mexico are among the world’s biggest countries with active corruption indices. Liberia and Mongolia lead the table.

According to the report, the world’s corrupt nations differ in many ways. Four are located in Africa, three in Latin America and two in Asia.

GAMBIA/SENEGAL FINAL COMMUNIQUE

FINAL COMMUNIQUE OF THE 6TH SESSION OF THE JOINT COMMISSION BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL
BAN JUL,9TH JULY 2013

On the 8 and 9 of July 2013, the 6th Session of the Joint Commission between the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Senegal was held in Banjul, under the auspices of Her Excellency Madame Susan Waffa-OGOO, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of The Gambia and His Excellency Mr. Mankeur NDIAYE, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal.

This high level meeting is part of the framework of implementing executive directives given by His Excellency Yahya A J J JAMMEH, President of the Republic of The Gambia and His Excellency Mr. Macky SALL, President of the Republic of Senegal, who are desirous of seeing that the cooperation reflects the excellent brotherly and friendly relations that happily bind the two countries and their highest authorities.

This 5th Session of the Joint Commission afforded the two Heads of delegation the opportunity to exchange points of view on issues of mutual interest at both the regional and international levels.

Nelson Mandela ambulance broke down on the way to hospital

Nelson Mandela enjoying his 89th birthday celebrations at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund in Johannesburg. Photograph: Denis Farrell/AP

The emergency ambulance carrying Nelson Mandela to hospital two weeks ago broke down; says South African presidential spokesman. Mac Maharaj confirmed that the vehicle had engine trouble and  the former president was tranferred to another ambulance. But he said there was no threat to Mr Mandela as he was surrounded by intensive  care nurses  the whole time. 

Philipines destroy illegal ivory

The philippines is destroing millions of dollars worth of ivory smuggled in to the country from Africa in a bid to discourage its illegal trade. Heavy machinery began crushing the ivory in a car park on Friday. 

The stockpile was built up over the last decade as customs officials seized several illegal ivory shipments. 

Wildlife campaigners say there has been an increase in the illegal trade in tusks over recent years - much of it reportedly through the Philippines. 

"This act is a strong statement to the rest of the World that the Philippines will not tolerate the illegal wildlife trade,"

Environment Secretary Ramon Paje was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency.

Destroying the stockpile ensures that seized ivory cannot be stolen from government warehouses and sold on the black market. 

The international trade in Ivory had been banned since 1989, to protect Africa's elephant populations, some of which are endangered.  

A detained Cameroon fecafoot president wins election

Depspite being detained by the country's authorities, Cameroon Fecafoot president Iya Mohammed  has been re-elected to the role.

According to The Median (24th June 2013), Mohaammed was arrested on 10 June in connection with his job as director-general of the country's state- owned Cotton Development Company. 

He won Wednesday's election after an initial delay, when police blocked delegates fron entering the Fecafoot headquarters for the polls. In his continuing absence, Fecafoot vice-president Mbombo Njoya will take chage of the organisation. 

International Widows' Day

In Douala, economic capital of Cameroon, it was attended and chaired by the followings: Senators, Eposes of administrative authorities,  Female juries, Dignitaries of many feminine NGOs associations, Governor of the littoral regions represented by his secretary, Delegate of public service littoral region, Civil right society officials. Photo credit: Nadine Tonguem of Empower Success In Africa (ESIA)

International Widows' Day was introduced to address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries. It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2010 and is usually observed anually on June 23. 

"No woman should lose her rights when she loses her husband – but an estimated 115 million widows live in poverty, and 81 million have suffered physical abuse. Girls married to much older men are especially vulnerable. Let us use International Widows’ Day to advocate for the rights of all widows so they can enjoy better lives and realize their great potential to contribute to our world." by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Educational: How to spot a sociopath

According to Mike Adams (2012), Sociopaths are masters are presenting themselves as heroes with high morals and philosophy, yet underneath it they are the true criminal minds in society who steal, undermine, deceive, and often incite emotional chaos among entire communities. They are masters at turning one group of people against another group while proclaiming themselves to be the one true savior. Wherever they go, they create strife, argument and hatred, yet they utterly fail to see their own role in creating it. They are delusional at so many levels that their brains defy logical reasoning.

10 signs for spotting a sociopath

Cameroon News: Up to 109 SONARA workers were decorated with Medals

Photo credit: The Post; Minister decorating a worker

On Monday May 6,  the Mister of Labour and Social Security, HE Gregoire Owona decorated some 109 meritorious SONARA (National Oil Refining Company Ltd ) workers with Medals. 

Cameroon News: Charles Metouck At Kondengui prison

The former General Manager of SONARA, who was recently slammed nine years by Limbe High Court was under Questioning at the Special Criminal Court on Wednesday 7th May for alleged corruption charges.  He has been kept in custody at the Kondengui Central Prison.
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Source: Cameroon Tribune

Cameroon News: A high school principal detained for child theft

School Principal Detained For Child Theft

On Friday May 10th  at Mount Mary Health Centre Buea, Mrs Ngwe and her sister were arrested after  persistent cries of about a week old baby caused a stir.

Cameroon's External Relations Minister is on a special visit to Brazil

Cameroon's Minister of External Relations, Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo is on an official visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil on the instructions of the head of State, Paul Biya. Mr Moukoko Mbonjo was programmed to meet his Braxilian counterpart, Antonio Patriota, on May 9th as well as the Executive Secretary of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. Emilio Garofalo Filho. He was expected to hold talks  on April 10th with the Director of International Affairs of the National Economic and Socia; Development Bank, Luiz Eduardo Melin and the President of the federation of State Industries for Rio de Janei-ro, Eduardo Eugenio Gouvea Viera. 

Nigeria News: At least 60 people were killed in Borno and Nasarawa States by armed men.

Kimeng Hilton Ndukong with press report

Over 60 people were on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 killed in Nigeria's northeastern Borno and the central Nasarawa States respectively in an attack by heavily armed Boko Haram militants and ambush by local cult menbers.

Jean Mbei Nje: finally elected Littoral Regional Ligue President after a troublesome process

Despite the fact that the second assistant to the Mfoundi Senior Divisional Officer, Mireille Noah Ossegue, had declare the meeting illegal, delegates of the Litoral Regional League of FECAFOOT went ahead to conduct elections. In the elections, which were conducted in less than thirty minutes, the former president of the Sanaga Maritime divisional league of FECAFOOT, JEAN MBEI NJE was elected president. He scored 60 on votes from an electoral college of 72 people, the other party having boycotted.

Cameroon's ruling party wins the majority at the Senate election

A few months back I wrote a post about concerns expressed by many politicians and activists in Cameroon; on the issues surrounding the nomination of Senators. Click here to read previous post.  In Cameroon, the Senate is the upper house of the Parliament. 

Even though the Senate was created in 1996 after an amendment to the constitution created the upper chamber, power to convene the Electoral College and call elections for the Senate long remained with the President of the country His Excellency Pau Biya. His Excellency Biya decided not to do so until the decree 2013/056 on 27 February 2013 was signed by him, where by the election date was set for 14 April .

A Nigerian Prophet says he knows why actors are dying in Nollywood

Prophet Chris Okafor who is is the General Overseer of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry told Encomium magazine about the recent deaths in many Nollywood personalities. 

Omotola and Mel. B in Los Angeles

New pictures of Omotola with super star Mel.B. Omotola is currently in LA filming her new movie gig. What better way to spend her free time....Omoto Sexyyyyy....

Social Media Awareness Conference coming soon this May

Nigerian youths should be inspired and motivated to embrace information & communication technology (ICT) as a means to equip themselves and society.The present global economic environment makes it imperative to better equip youths in preparation for the ever competitive labour market, entrepreneurship, business creativity, and economic development and sustainability.

Nigerian youths will soon have the opportunity to attend free conferences, seminars & workshops, and benefit from all strategic projects organized by the Foundation and also win fantastic prizes such as laptops, iPod, iPhones, and lots more...Click here for more details

Tuface's son is five years old today

Zion is Tuface Idibia's third child and his second with first baby mama, Sunmbo Ajaba. Since, you are a special little fairy, wishing you luck in the coming year. Happy 5th Birthday!

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson to dedicate baby girl today

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie and her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, dedicated their little child, Purity and a new mansion to God on Sunday, April 28.

The actress and her Edo State born husband would use this opportunity to also host family members and friends who could not make it down to the United States of America for the christening of their daughter.

The new house, it was learnt, is situated inside the cosy Thomas Estate in the highbrow Lekki area of Lagos State.

Special News: Press enquiry about the freed French hostages in Cameroon

THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION, ISSA TCHIROMA BAKARY

Communication Minister, Isa Tchiroma Bakary on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Yaounde told reporters that the Cameroon governement had taken all security measures to pre-empt any reoccurrence of the incident of February 19, 2013 when seven French tourists were kidnapped in Dabanga in the Far North Region and ferried away to Nigeria. This was during a press briefing organised to inform the press of the release of  the hostages. 

Credit: Cameroon Tribune: Cameroon President Paul Biya and Laurent Fabius, the French  Misnister of Foreingn Affairs  welcomed the freed hostages at the palais de l'Unity Yaounde

CHOCKING STORY: Mother is six months pregnant with her son's child

After falling on love with another which resulted in a pregnancy, mother and son now want to marry

“Look, I strove alone to send my son to school and no one helped me. Now you see that my son is working and you accuse me of doing something wrong. Let me enjoy the products of my sweat,” the pregnant mother flaunted before local authorities.

The French family of seven taken hostage have been freed in Cameroon

French family held hostage for two months by Islamic militants in West Africa have been released,  this was announced on Friday by the French and Cameroonian officials. Tanguy Moulin-Fournier, an engineer with the GDF Suez energy company based in Yaounde, was abducted with his wife, four children and his brother in February while touring a nature reserve in the far north of Cameroon, near the Nigerian border.

EXCLUSIVE: THE MUSIC ICON JOHN MEGA J PUTS A RING ON PRETTY B

Another love story gone good..! High gospel musician JOHN MEGA J finally dicided to take his lady PRETTY B to the alter this Sunday 21st April 2013.  The Church wedding is taking place now at Assemblies of God Jericho Cotonou Benin Republic and the reception will follow afterward at Salle des Fetes LES HORTENSIAS, QUARTIER JACK near EL DORADO Akpakpa , Cotonou Benin.

This is no doubt a celebrity's occasion/ceremony; to witness the Holy Wedlock of a true Gospel Highlife musician JOHN MEGA J,  many from different parts of the world will be attending . 

Good luck to both as they embark onto their new journey...!

Missing Person: Help Find Nchekube Nwosu-igbo

Please help in finding this missing person..!!

Miss Nchekube Nwosu-igbo, stepped out of her home at Haruna Off college road in d early hours of Monday to buy recharge card at 11am and hasn't returned home since then. Nchekube,a graduate of UNN who is awaiting her youth service is a well behaved lady, moderately social and much more religious: the more reasons why her disappearance is baffling everyone.

Her phone is currently switched off and her family and friends contacts have been deleted from her BBM. Nchekube Nwosu-igbo is a fair-complexioned lady,of moderate height and size. Anyone with a clue on how she can be found should please call this number 08032095646 or visit the police station near you. Thank you very much for reading ....
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Source: trendysturvs

Advance science is to improve African agriculture

According to BBC Africa,

"Professor David Kabasa, the Principal of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Makerere University, Professor Sam Kyamanywa, the Principal of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Makerere University, Dr Jimmy Pittchar of ICIPE in Kenya , and Dr Florence Lubwama Kiyimba of Uganda’a National Agricultural Research Organisation are all working to improve the productivity of farming in Africa. They joined Gareth Mitchell and Alan Kasujja in the tent at Makerere University in front of an audience to talk about the disconnect between farmers and researchers, and how this can be overcome. They also discuss the place of GM crops in Uganda, a method of farming called push pull in which pests are controlled without the need for externally applied chemicals, and the need to develop ways of processing and marketing surplus crops" follow update here  BBC Africa

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Source: BBC Africa

Angry fan fires back at 2face for taking his wedding to Dubai

This letter below was written by a very angry fan to 2face, criticising him for celebrating his wedding in Dubai instead of Nigeria, that will allow him and others the opportunity to eat rice and drink beer free of charge. Very funny but I see the point though ...read letter below after the cut.....

Rape in police cell: 11 Policemen Face Trial Today In Benin

Following a fight s with a neighbour, a woman was arrested and detained in the cell along side with men. And as a result, Mrs. Ese Isaiah was raped.

According to naijamayor, two men raped Mrs. Isaiah in turn, and despite her cry for help , the policemen on duty reportedly did not come for her rescue and turned a deaf ear at her calling for help.

Nigeria Police killed 2 Civil Defence Officers in Lagos

Wait ooo I don't understand this news, ain't these people working together to achieve the same goal ? which bring down crime level to a minimal?

According to the sunnewsonline, Officers of Nigeria Security and civil Defence corps (NSCDC) were reportedly attacked this afternoon by Police men in Ikorodu area of Lagos state on their return from their Anti-vandal operations. The police opened fire on these innocent officers of the corps killing two and injuring others.

40-Year Old Man Raped a 10-Month Old Girl Inside a Church

A 40-year old man named Kingsley Ndubisi has been arrested and charged to court for allegedly raping a 10-month old girl within a church vicinity in Lagos, State.

According to the policemen at Elemoro Division in Ibeju Lekki, Eti Osa, Lagos, the incident occurred at the True Tabernacle Church in Majek Farms, Abijo, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.

UNBELEIVABLE NEWS: Secondary School Dropout Caught Consulting In Teaching Hospital

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Usen Effiong, for posing as a medical doctor and consulting for the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for months.

The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr. Etim Dickson, said Effiong, an indigene of Ukot Usung Itam, in Itu LGA was caught based on intelligence report.

“The police arrested Effiong in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital impersonating a medical doctor. The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, Dr. John Udobang denied ever knowing the young man. He is not a member of the association.” Says Mr Etim

Annie Macaulay Idibia "I Do" trubute to husband 2face (Innocent Idibia)

My joy! My heart! My friend! My love

She posted this picture on her facebook page and captioned it: Story of My Life

I stand before you today as open as I can ever be, humbled by the light and love in your eyes. 13 years ago, I met the most amazing man on earth! I flew on the wings of that love, uncaring, unheeding! Believing firmly that you are and will always be the wind beneath my wings

Life happened, oh yes Life happened but through it all my heart beat only for you!My heartbreak became my greatest joy! My strength! My life! Day after day I am more in love with you!

When people ask me what is love! I say Love is right here! This moment! This second! Today! Tomorrow! Love is you! Love is real! Love is my eternity with you Innocent ujah Idibia

I give you all of me today knowing that in you and you only has this imperfect girl found perfection!!!I do 13 years ago when I met you, I do seven years ago, I do five years ago when we created our daughter! I do through all the blogs and tabloid headlines

And on this day, at this very second I stand in front of the world and I say I do take you as my wedded husband! I love you!

I love you so much, so so much

President Jonathan’s ‘godfather’ Edwin Clark, 86, remarries 53-year-old

It is never too late to tie the knot right? 86-year-old Ijaw leader and former Information Minister, Edwin Clark has married popular medical doctor, Abisola Sodipe Akindeko, 53, on Sunday March 17. In honour of this, two ceremonies were organised, one at his home in Apapa and the other at the bride’s home at Okupe Estate in Maryland, online reports hold.

Recall:

Akindeko has reportedly lost two of her children Adeife and Akinola Sodipo-Akindeko  during an alleged robbery attempt on the convoy of Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello in 2003. But five years later, Akindeko told reporters that her children were not killed by armed robbers but by hired assassins whose target was Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello.“They were not armed robbers,” she said. This seemed to have been a huge story back then... Well it is good to know she has finally love again to apeace the void.

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Source: www.ynaija.com

Congolese Warlord has voluntarily turned himself in

A mile stone in the history of justice was marked when the Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda turned himself in at the US embassy in Kigali, Rwanda. He asked to be sent to the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Senator David Mark offers a 2013 Corvette sports car gift to Annie and 2face

This was rumoured all over twitter yesterday but felt I should confirm this before writing about; so yes it is true and certain: Senate David Mark, presented this expensive car (2013 Corvette sports car) as a gift to the African Queen singer, 2Face Innocent Idibia at his wedding which took place yesterday in Dubai. 2Face, who share the same tribe as David Mark's tribe, which is the Idoma tribe in Benue State, was reportedly trilled and grateful to receive such from one of the most respectful dignitary personality in the country: Nigeria.

The Senate President, David Mark

Lets not forget during his traditional wedding in Akwa-Ibom about two weeks ago, the governor of his wife's State, Annie Macaulay, Gov' Godswill Akpabio, presented them with two SUVs and promising to sponsor 29 couples to the Dubai wedding. This couple is truly blessed and may God continue to shower them with more blessings. See more pictures after the cut....