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....

Omotola's wedding anniversary tribute to her husband

Today was Omotola husband's birthday and also the day they both said I do 17years ago: making this their 17th anniversary. 

The screen queen paid tribute to her Rock with touching words via Twitter. Read her tribute to the beloved husband after the cut....

Chimamanda Adichie: Something Dreadful Has Happened

An Igbo Elegy on Hearing of the Passing of Professor Chinua Achebe, By Chimamanda Adichie:

Jim Iyke And Nadia Buari holding hands at 2face/annie’s Wedding

Nadia Buari and Jim Iyke arrived the wedding arm in arm and also left the venue glued together.....

Reception pictures of Tuface' Idibia and Annie Macauly's wedding

Reception party of Tuface' Idibia and Annie Macauly's wedding taking place at Hilton Hotel, Dubai today. The after party is scheduled to hold at Nigerian owned club, Kiza Nite Club. Then the guest will be moving on to cocktails and a boat ride a the private island for the reception .

More pictures after the cut.......

Bishop Oyedepo's daughter: Love Oyedepo got married today

The first daughter of the renowned pastor Bishop David Oyedepo (who was recently listed by Forbes magazine as one of the richest Nigerian pastor), Love Oyedepo got married in church today to her husband, Stephen Ogah who is a graduate of the Covenant University and personal assistant to the Bishop himself. I guess the perfect profile for marriage huh!! Daddy's assistant...

The first daughter of Winners Chapel General Overseer, Bishop David Oyedepo, had her traditional marriage on the 21st of March 2013. Congratulation to both. More pictures after the cut....

Lets get married in my absence

Will you marry him in his absence? well apparently with lots of money send, some would........

2face Idibia and Annie's love started a while back oo.!

Yes oo it all started a while back .....After break ups and make-ups here we are victorious at last

The Humble Beginnings and the glorious now..!

“I remember my 16th birthday at Alpha Beach, with me and my friends. When we were going home, we all walked to the bus stop with him and his cousin. Plantashun Boiz had just recorded “Knock Me Off” at the time so he wasn’t a star yet. Says Annie in an a recent interview. See that video featuring Annie. For more of their love story from the very beginning click Here

2face and Annie Idibia's Dubai's white wedding

The most anticipated wedding of 2013 is right here: 2face and Annie Idibia's Dubai's white wedding. I do I do I do..!!!,  It is officially taking it process now on the beach in the shadow of the Burj Al Arab.

All pictures were found shared on different social media medium most  by celebrity attendees present at the event. Stay tuned as I will make sure u get more of this wonderful day of the legend Idibia. See many more pictures after the cut......

Unlawfully detained Somalian Journalist was set free

A Somali journalist who was held over rape report was freed atlast. Abdiaziz Abdinur Ibrahim was set free after Somalia's attorney general confirmed the original investigation misled the court.

Breaking news: Chinua Achebe is Dead

Another tragedy has befallen the land of many Irokos. Yet again a powerful iroko has fallen: Prof. Chinua Achebe, is been confirmed dead. A quick recall: Chinua Achebe, was one of the world’s most celebrated writers and author of the classic novel Things Fall Apart.....He was 82. 

ooooo! oga death, if i see you one day, I will fight you with my best Karacter move......!!

Quote of the day: Gender Equality

Quote of the day:

Unless both women and men are able to attain their social, economic and political aspi­ rations, and contribute to and shape decisions about the future, the global community will not successfully promote peace and prosperity.

Hope you all agree to this?

Aki Chinedu Ikedieze and Wife Nneoma make a rare public appearance

True definition of love is most often to some, difficult to comprehend with. But here, it is a symbol of this union between Aki Chinedu Ikedieze and Wife Nneoma, who were cought on camera at the Bovi's Show which took place at Eko Hotel and Suites; Lagos.

It is now alost two years since their most talked about wedding, Nollywood super star Chinedu Ikedieze famously known as Aki and his beautiful wife Nneoma, jaw dropped many at the event, when they both made what most will call their first public appearance.

The famous entertainer as seen from the picture was in a blue denim and a white shirt that equally complemented his black pair of shoes; not to forget, he crowned it all with his best accessory at arm: his sweetheart; who opted for a knee length white knicker on a flowery gray top that fitted her sexy shape.

God is great and His name shall be praised for ever and ever......!

Lubricant or "Lube" lowers the risk of contracting HIV

According activists warning, while safer-sex messaging on condoms is universal, the generally poor availability of lubricants, and awareness of them, is hindering HIV prevention.

Some personal lubricant - or “lube”- has been shown to lower the risk of HIV transmission by decreasing the risk of condoms breaking.

Human Parts Seller Arrested in Abeokuta

MEMBERS of the Oodua Peoples Congress, in Abeokuta, said they have arrested a suspected human parts seller, Yemi Odun, with some fresh human parts in Aro community, opposite Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta.

First HIV vaccine trial in Mozambique

According to IRIN News, Mozambique has completed its first HIV vaccine trial and is set to embark on a second, a demonstration of the country’s increased HIV research capacity. This may just be the holly-grail Africa need; so help us God.. in this research.

Are you inspired by Shirley Frimpong-Manso? then send your votes now..!

Are you a Fan of this determined woman? then vote Shirley Frimpong-Manso, text Shirley to 1751 on all networks. You can also at any Vlisco shop in Accra or vote online at http://beyourdream.vlisco.com/en/ghana/choice?s=nominees

Swaziland’s government sells food aid donated to the country

Report suggest, the maize donated by the Japanese government to feed hungry Swazis has been sold by the Swaziland’s government for US$3 million and the money deposited in the Central Bank of Swaziland. This sounds so familiar, the only difference is, performance management standards may be transparent in this case than with other African counterparts......

Do African migrants pay high prices to send money home..?

Photo credit: Edgar Mwakaba/IRIN

The World Bank recent data shows African migrants pay more to send money home to their families than any other migrant group in the world. In 2012, Africans sent nearly $60 billion in remittances.

A 49 year old man rapes daughter and grand-daughter

Shocking news: A 49-year-old truck driver has been arrested for allegedly raping his seven year-old daughter and his 12months-old granddaughter. Sylvester Ehijere: the suspect in this case,  disvirgined these two girls at his home address:13 Kolawole Street, Ejigbo. According to what  a South African Cardinal said, paedophilia is an illness and not a crime. What do you think? is this a crime or an illness? Because to me it is worst than a crime....

Tiger Woods has found new love

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn have both confirmed they are an iterm 'We have become very close and are now dating'

'Lindsey and I have been friends for some time, but over the last few months we have become very close and are now dating,' added "We thank you for respecting our privacy,” the golfer posted on his website and facebook page.

Cameroon born footballer Eto'o Fils receives the player of the year award

Samuel Eto'o Fils was honoured with an award as the player of the year during the weekend. He did not forget to extend his gratitude to all those who put their trust in him as well as his fans: On his facebook page he wrote in french saying:

Is Africa's relationship with its ex-colonizers illegal...?

Africa's relationship with its ex-colonizers is illegal and the main reason behind the many conflicts plaguing some nations in the continent; do you agree with this statement?

A South African cardinal has described paedophilia as an illness and not a crime in a media interview.

As a result of describing paedophilia as an illness and not a crime in a media interview, Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier  the Catholic Archbishop of Durban (who was one of the 115 cardinals who took part in the Vatican conclave that elected Pope Francis), on Monday issued an apology to victims of child abuse. Apology ststement after the cut.....

John Dumelo playing the big stomach guy

Take a look at John Dumelo pretending to have a big belle> Well John we know you to have a small flat stomach oooo! Don't fool us..lol....These two beautiful people will not stop to amaze us with their comic acts....keep them coming.

Nigeria court has Ordered police to pay N5m to a priest

According to Inemesit Akpan-Nsoh, a reporter from the Nigeria Guardian, the UYO High Court in Akwa Ibom State has ordered the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to pay N5 million compensation to Rev. Francis Ubong, a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, following assault against him by a police official who is linked to the anti-kidnapping unit in the Akwa Ibom State command.

We are 100 years old: Nigeria’s Oldest Twin Sisters

Glory be to God Almighty....some things are worth giving thanks to God for. In a Country or  continent where the life span of women is barely averaging 60years old, here we are seeing  twins sisters biting the record as they both made it to their 100th Bday. 

Nigeria’s oldest twin sisters, Mrs Esther Taiwo Olukoya and Emily Kehinde Ogunde celebrated their100th birthday together in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State on Wednesday the 13th of March. 

The twin sisters who hailed from a wealthy family in Ijebu Ode were born on the 13th of March 1913.

Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh on AFTV5: Cameroon has a problem of very weak institutions.

This interview was conducted in French and a brief translation is given below: apologies to all those who don't speak french; however if you do enjoy...

D'banj's baby sister got proposed to by a CoolFM personality

Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode is a Cool FM On Air Personality who suprised his girlfrieng; Taiwo Oyebanjo this evening with an engagement proposal. This happened in South Africa. I guess we should expect another big wedding soon. Congrats to both of them.

Yvonne Nelson and John Dumelo showing their authentic side to fans

Happy Sunday guys, Laugh off with me to this clip of the day showing Yvonne Nelson and best pal John Dumelo making fun of themselves by giving their fans an authentic side of who they are. Loving the dynamics between them. .......

Nigeria is ahead with the most Africa’s FDI of aprox $8.9bn

In January 2013, The minister of Trade and Investments, Olusengum Aganga, said N8.5 trillion FDIs are coming to Nigeria over the next 5 years as a direct consequences of the Federal Government that would attract investors to the country. This means its ongoing reform is growing in strength. 

In 2011, Nigeria was the leading investment destination in Africa after recording a foreign direct investment (FDI) of $8.9 billion, said Olusegun Aganga, Minister of Trade and Investment, at the ongoing FBN Capital Conference in Lagos. The $8.9 billion represented about 16 percent of Africa’s total FDI of $55 billion in 2011.

Just like Yvonne Okoro, Rita Dominic and Obi Emelonye were choked as the most nominated for the 2013 AMAA Awards

Still recovering from success of the recently held AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards winning a whooping three awards, Obi Emelonye has yet again landed a record breaking with his 2012 film, “Last Flight To Abuja”, recieving the highest number of nominations for this year’s Africa Movies Academy Awards. Not fogetting Rita Dominic in The Meeting.....

Photos from the 2013 AMAA nominations party in Malawi

Having the most nominations, it is only normal that Nollywood and Ghallywood stars stepped out in numbers for the nomination party that took place in Malawi this week Friday Night .More pictures after the cut.....

AMAA nominations: Ms Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, CEO, AMAA, President Joyce Banda, of the Republic of Malawi and her husband, Chief Justice Richard Banda, SC Retired during the AMAA awards nominations Gala Night at the Bingu International Conference Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi on Friday.

Francophone filmmakers take the lead at the AMAA 2013 nominations

It has been a tradition to have a dominant country since 2005 when the first edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held, but it is predicted that this year these countries will forfeits its lead to another film making country. This may well be the turn of French-speaking film making countries to dominate as they lead the pack of films submitted from across Africa and the Diaspora. Surprisingly this for the first time this year the number of films submitted was totalling 671 films, approximately 50% up against the previous editions. Definitely showing the African film industry is growing and being watched across the globe. 

Yvonne Okoro’s gets six nominations for ‘The Contract’ at the 2013 AMAA Awards

First time behind the camera as a producer, Yvonne Okoro’s first, self-produced movie “The Contract”, directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, was shortlisted in six nominations for the African Movie Academy Awards(AMAA). Like this was not enough for the night, the talented actress crowned the evening by being nominated as Best Actress in a leading role. The nominations party was held in Malawi on Friday night.