How I would have handled Boko Haram, by Obasanjo

Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday said if the Boko Haram insurgence had erupted during his term in office, he would have ended the serial killings by adopting what he described as “carrot and stick” approach as he did with the Niger Delta militants.
Obasanjo, spoke on Tuesday in a special Hausa programme of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which was monitored in Maiduguri, Borno State, the home base of the radical Islamic sect.
He said: “What I will do to bring an end to the serial killings and bombings in the northern states, was the adaptation of the carrot and stick approach on the Niger Delta militants, where I invited 35 different leaders of the militants from the region and listened to all their grievances against the Federal Government and their traditional leaders, whom they alleged had been conniving with the latter.”
According to Obasanjo, the carrot would include addressing “poverty and unemployment” in the North, while the stick could be in the form of dialogue and “massive intelligence gathering” by the security agents to root out perpetrators of the alleged serial killings and bombings.
Meanwhile, the family of Mohammed Baba Fugu has noted that Obasanjo’s statement on the Boko Haram sect and his visit to the late Babakura Fugu on September 15, 2011 have caused more havoc and devastation to their members.
Yakolo Baba Fugu, the younger sister to the late Babakura told the BBC that Obasanjo’s alleged statement that he had no regret on the death of her brother was very unfair, inconsiderate and painful to the entire members of the Fugu family.
According to her, the former president’s visit created nothing, other than sadness and pains.
“Obasanjo’s visit to Maiduguri has no impact on our lives. We thought after his visit to Maiduguri, we would have roof on our heads. But the whole thing has turned out to be a terrible encounter with the former president. Our family members are now in a worsening situation. Babakura died and left behind 10 children from two wives and all of them are squatting with members of the larger family.”
But Obasanjo maintained that his visit to Fugu’s family was a fact-finding one on the Boko Haram revolt in Borno State.

Edo govt to immortalise Sam Loco

Late Sam Loco-Efe

Edo State Government, Sunday, announced plans to immortalise the late veteran actor, Mr. Sam Loco Efe, who passed on in August. Governor Adams Oshiomhole said government will rename a street after Sam Loco while making his speech at the lying-in-state of late Loco at Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Benin.

Oshiomhole said: “In Edo State, I believe that it would not be enough to make all the rhetoric. We have decided to immortalise the late Sam Loco by naming a street after him. It will be a street that has been rebuilt and not one with potholes. When people drive on it they will remember the contributions of our late brother.

“Sam Loco, by his contributions, simply cannot possibly die because his works will be played back and even children yet unborn will be able to watch and see his contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

“As I remarked in the condolence register, Sam reconnected all of us in our living rooms at various times. Several governors sent me condolence messages.

“It shows that this man wrote his own history by his works. So to the family, you have every reason to be proud to say I am the son or the daughter of Sam Loco.”

Tribute to Sam loco By Tony One Week - Click Here To Listen

The Tonto and 2faces stage romance

 I used to think that most things are done when you are likely seeking attention and not when you must have got it. I still think that there are things one should put a stop to at a particular level in life. But still do not understand why Tonto Dike has decided to ignore the public and continue with her act. Is it all for money? Now  for those who were at Tuface's show, did y'all see what Tuface and Nollywood actress Tonto Dike did on stage? Mehn that was the highpoint of the show...for me! O bad baje baje mehn! Someone took off top, took off bra, another one took off belt, there was touchy-touchy, kissy-kissy, but it was all play-play for the show. See, I can rhyme...:-)  Anyway pics of Tuface and Tonto in a stimulating act on stage (behind a curtain)...when you continue.............

Being polygamous is never an added plan to my achievemnt - Tuface Idibia

If there was anything any man would wish for, it will be never to be involved with negative issues but not withstanding, Tuface tried to prevent it but ended up with what he feared the most. hear what he had to say about his polygamous life...
"Having kids with different women definitely affected me. But all in all, people will talk, others will criticize, while some will rejoice at their fellow man's misfortune because that's how human beings are. But I was really affected. Would I have been bigger is if it hadn't happened? That I don't know. Maybe all those things happened to prevent me from doing something worse. Polygamy was never part of my plan. Everybody has their plans and mine was never to be polygamous. But I would have done the same thing again, which is to accept the children. I love my children" Tuface Idibia to Chilee Agunanna of Encomium mag.........

Uche jombo premieres damage in staten Island - see photos

Nollywood star actress, Uche Jombo  premiered her movie ,damage in staten island New york .Actress tonto dike, Kalu ikeagwu and the movie director,Moses Inwang were present. see photos below.

50 Lawyers To Defend Two Young Men Awaiting Amputation For Stealing Cow

No fewer than 50 lawyers have reportedly indicated their interest to defend the two young men in Zamfara State that are billed to have their wrists amputated free of charge.

Auwah Abubakar Tsanre (23) and Lawwali Musa Tsanre (22), were found guilty by an Upper Sharia Court in Gusau for stealing a cow valued at N130,000, belonging to one Alhaji Bawa Dangande.

A rights activist, Mr Anthony Agboh, told Saturday Tribune in Gusau that the lawyers were contacted by civil organisations in the state in connection with the case.
He said the rights groups believed their conviction was an error.

He stated that though the teenagers were convicted under the sharia law being practiced in the state,  “we were told for a judge to pass this kind of judgment, certain criteria need to be made like where the convicts gainfully employed before committing the theft or what engineered them to steal the cow, or whether the owner carelessly leaves the cow without proper protection.”

Similarly, the Christians indigenous group has appealed to the state government to temper justice with mercy.

Speaking through its Public Relations Officer, Mallam Musa Tsafe, the group pleaded that the teenagers be forgiven.
Tsafe charged that the issue of robbery, theft, or any other social vices could be attributed to the failure of government at all levels to cater for their people.
He stressed that if the people had jobs and could afford to sponsor their kids to school and pay electricity bills, all the rampant cases of theft and  robbery would be reduced to the bearest level.
Meanwhile, two persons sentenced to amputation by  the Higher Shari’ah Court in Nasarawa Mailayi in Birnin Magaji local Government of  Zamfara State have filed an appeal less than 48 hours to its execution.

A source told our correspondent that the convicts were seeking to overturn the verdict.
Findings, however, showed that all arrangements had been concluded for the execution of the ruling delivered by the Shari’ah Court judge, Justice Muhammadu Abubakar, in accordance with the provision of Shari’ah.

The state governor, Alhaji Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar, had during the 100-day in office celebration, vowed to allow the execution of the judgment if the convicts fail to appeal.
“They are going to be the third and fourth cases of amputation in the history of shari’ah in our state,” the governor said.

Source: Tribune

"I am not responsible for Super Eagles defeat" - T.B Joshua

The man of God predicted that we won't qualify for Nations Cup...and we didn't. Some people are blaming him. Pastor T.B Joshua is having none of that. He tells encomium magazine:

Nobody can claim to love Nigeria more than I do. I only tell people what God revealed to me. I can't control it. During the ministrations two Sundays ago which was televised live, I said God revealed the outcome of the encounter to me which was not favourable to Nigeria. They should check my track record. All my predictions on Nigerian football have been accurate simply because I love football and I always pray about it before the match

Court Jails Man For Seducing A Married Woman

A Chief Magistrate court sitting in Bauchi has sentenced a man to four years imprisonment for seducing a married woman.
The court presided over by Chief Magistrate, Isa Mohammed convicted Attahiru Umar Sade, a bachelor.
The husband of the woman Suleiman Bello through his lawyers, UB Darazo, Auwal Ibrahim and Jibrin Sa’id Jibrin filed a direct criminal complaint before the court against the accused.

Bello alleged that sometimes in July 2010, Umar Sade started wooing his wife Mars Munira Mohammed in an unlawful way suggestive of his intention for a love relationship and she reported the matter to him.
Bello told the court that when he heard the complaint, he approached the man and warned him to desist from any kind of interaction with his wife, and moved his wife from their former house at Danjuma Goje to Federal Low cost in order to blocked him from her.

He said in spite of the preventive measure, the accused went out of his way, got her mobile phone number and put calls to her on Monday September 26, 2011.
Bello said the accused sent to his wife via text message a recharge card Zain for N500 made up of these numbers 6994686556722738 to his wife, and the following day September 27, 2011, he lodged a complaint at Dutsen Tanshi Police station.
He said the accused put two calls to his wife and Police arrested the man at the scene of the conversation with his wife asking her if her husband was at home, later he was released on bail.

Counsels to the complainant told the court that the accused is suspected to have committed the offences of criminal trespass, and enticing a married woman contrary to section 342, 344, and 389 and punishable under section 348, 355, and 389 of the penal code laws.
When asked by the presiding judge yesterday, the accused pleaded guilty to all the charges and appeal for leniency from the court.
In his judgment, the presiding Judge, Chief Magistrate, Isa Mohammed sentenced the accused to six months in prison or pay a fine of N5,000 on first count charge, on the second count charged he sentenced him to one year in prison or pay a fine of N10,000 on the third count charged he was sentenced to two years in prison or pay a fine of 15,000 and ordered him to pay the sum of N50,000 as compensation to the complainant or to spend six months in prison. 

Source: Suns News Online Nigeria

Chika Ike already reaping the benefits of new shop

Actress, Chika Ike, seem to know her onions when it comes to business and this is because after making a success out of her confectionary business in Lagos, she recently opened a fashion accessories store in Abuja and this has been the subject of discourse among her friends and colleagues.

NFC gathered that the actress was full of smiles when she raked in over $3500 at the opening of her fashion accessories store, Nancy Fancy penultimate week.

Celebrities like Goldie, Mercy Johnson, Eniola Badmus, Emeka Ike and others in attendance, some money bags had stormed the opening and bought items running into $3500.

Many had agreed that Chika had started on a good note as she intends to ride on that achievement as the fashion store blooms even though she resides in Lagos.

STAR ACTRESS TONTO DIKEH TURNS CHEERFUL GIVER

Talented screen diva,Tonto Dikeh on Saturday,1st October 2011,Nigerian Independence Day gave out about 33 pieces of recharge cards to some of her fans on social network,Twitter.

According to some lucky winners of the cards,the actress sent out questions and anyone who gets it right automatically gets his or her phone recharged with the sum of N1500.

Though she was said to have advertised that severally before that day,but no one took her serious.Thinking it’s one of the tricks to get attention,but to their surprise,she fulfilled her promise and even gave out more than she promised.

The inspiring life of Steve Jobs

Just as the world was getting used to the death of Africa’s first female Nobel Laureate, Professor Wangari Maathai, who fell to the scourge of cancer, another, even bigger global figure, Mr. Steve Jobs, fell to pancreatic cancer. His passing was announced by the Apple Company, which he co-founded.

If indeed the world has become a global village and this is the age of informational and technology world order, Jobs was among those who made it so. Unlike Nigeria’s Professor Philip Emeagwali, he was not into super-computing. And unlike Bill Gates, his peer at Microsoft, he was not that much into software.

Steve jobs was a design innovator extraordinaire, who led the revolution that has enabled mankind to take the computer with them wherever they go and perform instant miracles by just touching screen surfaces.

He transformed the computer from being just a “personal” property to its actually being a part of its user, thus the “i” phenomenon. These devices converged technology into iPhones, iPads, iPods, iMac and iTunes and other digital devices from his Apple Group that bring the world to one’s fingertips. Jobs was one of the giants of the modern world, who democratised knowledge and made it accessible to those who dared to grab it.

Not surprisingly, therefore, when his death was announced on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the age of 56, the torrent of tributes came from all corners of the world, whose lifestyle he helped changed forever.

For us in Vanguard, the life of Jobs was inspiring in that therein lies a lesson for all people of the world that greatness can come from the most disadvantaged quarters so long as one is determined to conquer the odds of human existence. Almost everything about Steve Jobs seems a well-laid plot to prove a point that all it takes to change the world are vision and innovation.

Here was a man, who was born out of wedlock. He was given up for adoption when he was born. In some cultures he would be looked upon as an “illegitimate child” and victimised accordingly.

My Wife Pregnant When I Travelled, Sailor Tells Court

A Sailor, Mr. Stephen has dragged his wife, Mrs. Funke Oyeniran before an Agege Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria seeking the dissolution of their six-year old marriage over irreconcilable differences.

In his petition before the court, Stephen accused his wife of not taking care of his daughter. He alleged that his wife took the child away from him since 2009.

The father of four said he was surprised when he learnt his wife was pregnant adding that he was away from the country for six months due to the nature of his profession.

He accused his wife of being fetish saying, “I searched her bag and saw multi-coloured candles wrapped together with my name and my mother’s name written underneath.”

—Ibrahim Bakare & Amudalat Akinsola

P.M NEWS NIGERIA

Tiwa Savage storms stage barefooted

The girl of the moment, Tiwa Savage, likes to perform barefooted on stage. Once she gets into the music, the shoes goes off. Here's my girl at last week's Rhythm Unplugged concert in Abuja...love the outfit!

Life before and after for Nigerian celebrities

The entertainment industry in Nigeria is one sector of the Nigerian economy that has provided not only jobs for many youths but also made stars and celebrities out of them. For most of those in the industry today, they would not have envisaged the kind of fame they now find themselves in some years back.

One thing that is always said to be constant in life is change and below is some of Nigerian celebrities when they started and how they look now. Please enjoy and catch your fun.

SEGUN ARINZE

For Padonou Segun Arinze Aina, coming into the industry was first through music in 1992 with album then titled ‘Nwanyi Yanga.’ Segun has risen from just the normal bad boy actor in films to the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria.

His scary and bulking trademark eyes have now been covered with smooth skin. Thanks to the power of cash and fame. The once ugly boy to many women has now become the most handsome man in the world. Segun would laugh at himself whenever he sees how handsome he was then compared to now.

EUCHARIA ANUNOBI

Looking back to when Eucharia and Zack Orji acted together in Glamour Girls, one will definitely agree that Eucharia has had a good and fast body change. From her skinny body then, to a now robust body-shape, she has every reason to say thanks to Nollywood for the changes.

RAMSEY NOAH

Ramsey is one actor that many see as the first to act the role of a lover boy well in films, until the likes of Mike Ezuruonye, Nonso Diobi, Van Vicker and now, Majid chased him out of such roles. With his half caste look, he was a perfect character for producers in the game then. Ramsey started in a TV soap opera, Fortunes. He has grown from his funny and skinny boy look then to a more matured and well bodily built man.

GENEVIEVE NNAJI

Genny, as Genevieve Nnaji is fondly called, started her acting career in a TV soap tilted Ripples, as a child actress at the age of eight. She got her first role in the movie, Most Wanted, in 1998 at the age of 19, and has moved on since then to be the face of African film. Once referred to as the African Julia Roberts by CNN. She has moved from the once skinny and fragile girl, to a good shaped, strong and bold woman.

SOUND SULTAN

Unarguably one of the most talented artistes Nigeria can boast of. Naija Ninja, as he is fondly called, has grown from the once skinny boy to a nicely built father and husband. I guess he would be happy with the change that has happened to him.

2FACE IDIBIA

Referred to as being one of the best to have come out of Africa, Tubaba, as he is called, is still taking his position as an icon to young artiste. From his Plantashun Boiz days, he has become a true African star. You can only laugh at how things have changed about this Olori oko bam bam...........

WEIRD MC

This Allen Avenue crooner is undoubtedly the longest serving Nigerian female rapper in the game. She has seen the storm and stood still in the business. Though not much body change, but it is better now compared to when she came into the industry.

WANDE COAL

For Wande Coal, his body change has become too pronounced; you wonder how the once small bodied Wande has become a robust bodied WC. Thanks to the Mohits family that brought fame and fortune to this Bumper to Bumper crooner.

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5 Lagos Men, Gang Rape 15 years Old Girl For 2 Weeks

A five-man gang which abducted a 15-year-old girl, raped and tortured her for two weeks has been smashed by the police in Lagos, southwest Nigeria.

Although two members of the gang are still on the run, the police arrested three other members and a lady who lured the teenager to the gang’s den at Akesan, a suburb of Lagos.

The suspects are to face trial at the Ikeja High Court after they were initially arraigned at Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court.

The victim was abducted on her way to her house in Igando area and taken to a hideout.

She was tortured and raped for two weeks by five men before she was rescued by the police at Akesan.

After the victim’s parents reported to the police at Igando station that the girl was missing, the police began to search for her and rescued her from a hideout where she was kept.

She sustained injuries on her body as a result of beatings by her captors, P.M.NEWS learnt.

The teenager is now receiving treatment at the Igando General Hospital.

The suspects arraigned are Tony Igbo, 32, Onyekachi Joshua, 34, Paul Ibeh and a 22-year old woman, Chika Eze, the victim’s friend who allegedly lured her to where she was abducted.

The four suspects were charged to court with conspiracy, abduction, assault and rape.........

When the matter came up at the court, they pleaded not guilty.

The presiding magistrate, Chief Magistrate Shery Solebo, ordered that the matter be transferred to High Court Six, Ikeja, Lagos where they will face the charges preferred against them by the police.

—Cyriacus Izuekwe

Will 2face ever marry?

In a recent interview 2face reveals his plan for the future

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As we go through life,we all suffer betrayals.Even Jesus was betrayed by one of his disciples Judas Iscariot.I have been betrayed but I won’t want to comment about it.
It’s a path so painful that I don’t even want to go there.Just like betrayals,I have also suffered heartbreak on account of a woman.
Again,it’s better to let sleeping dogs lie.Let me just say that love is a strong force which can conquer anybody, even if you are Tuface. It happened to me long ago.
I have loved and have been loved.When it comes to love,I am as Innocent as my name Innocent Idibia.I have never come across a virgin all my life.The only person I have disvirgined is me.Myself.The fact that I have not come across a virgin does not mean there are no virgins.What I am saying is that I have never jammed a virgin. I don’t know what I will do the day I come across a virgin. Will I marry her?
The truth is marriage is not in my plans.I will never marry.Let me put it that bluntly. I don’t want to marry. I am angry.”

We deserve the insults – Siasia

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia says his team deserve all the insults thrown their way by fans after failing to qualify for next year’s African Nations Cup.

The Super Eagles gave up a late goal to draw 2-2 with Guinea and miss out on qualification, with fan abuse trailing them since.

Siasia says the team deserve it

”We deserve all the insults we are getting. In the end, we failed to qualify and that hurt the fans, so they have a right to be angry,” Siasia said.

”We are also hurt, because as much as the fans want ed to see us at the Nations Cup, it pains us more than it pains them.

INCONSOLABLE — Taye Taiwo hides his face in shame after Eagles failed to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations.



”We have young players who were looking forward to their first Nations Cup. We have experienced ones who wanted to return there to challenge again.

”We have found it hard to sleep because everyone is thinking about what happened.”

But Siasia says the team can take comfort from the progress that has been made in a short time

”In the few months we have been here, the team has grown younger, we are tactically stronger, we play the ball quicker than before, we create more than 7 chances in every game and we have not failed to score more than two goals. Except for the friendly against Argentina.

”So this team is doing well. It was just a communication problem at the end. We thought we were going through at 2-1, but we were not sure if that was enough, and we didn’t want to take any chances thats why we were pushing. Otherwise, we could have held on at 2-1.”

Siasia’s future remains uncertain, with the NFF having issued him an administrative query in their quest for answers, but the coach says he is prepared for the worst

”It is not in my hands now. Whatever the NFF decide, we will accept. If they want us to stay, we will carry on rebuilding this team in the right way.

”If they don’t, we will say thank you and move on. That is the way football works.”

The Nigeria team face arch rivals Ghana on Tuesday in London, and Siasia says an immediate response is imperative

”We have to put what happened behind us. There is nothing we can do about it. We just have to learn from our mistakes and make sure we play a good game and win against Ghana.”

VANGUARD NIGERIA

Homosexuality Takes Over Nigeria ..Real Reasons Men Are Into It +How You Can Spot A Gay

We hear about it every day, it's always in the news and they make us wonder if it's normal for any one to be gay. Some say it's devilish, others say they are psychic. The fact remains that even in a country like Nigeria, they have existed, and are existing, no matter how we try to lash them with our tongues, kick against it or criticise them.

Can you tell if a man is gay by looking at him? Some people say that you can. There is a certain way that a man stands, sits, walks and dresses that is typically considered 'gay.' Commonly, it is the flexed hand, feminine twitch in the walk, and a feminine lean (with the hip sticking out to one side) when they stand, but most times, it will be so hard to tell if a man is gay because he may not act like the above, he may just be like any other guy.

It has also been said that there is a particular look within a gay man's eyes that tells you he is homosexual. This look in the eyes is something that is very difficult to actually describe, and only some people can actually see this 'gay' look in a man's eyes.

Some people think that it's possible to tell if a man is gay by his interests. An interest in hair, make-up, and fashion are often considered as feminine or 'gay' characteristics. There are many confirmations of gay men in these professions however, not all men in these professions are gay. Some gay men have 'normal' manly jobs. Others say they can tell that a man is gay by the sound of his voice. The truth is that many gay men do have softer, higher pitched, more feminine voices. Of course, there are muscular, very masculine men with deep voices that are gay.

Is there really any way to tell? It depends on that person. If they are trying to make a point about their sexual orientation, it will be obvious. If they are not, it will probably be more difficult to tell. There are signals within the gay community that help gay men find each other. Perhaps it takes one to know one. Otherwise, some straight people have a sort of sixth sense when it comes to spotting gay men.

Here are a few signs you should be aware of to know if your partner/friend/brother/ colleague might be gay

……he loves to wear clothes that are too tight and too “trendy”.

“Gay men don't need words to communicate their availability for sex 'hook ups,'” “They silently broadcast the news by showing off their lean, hard bodies in designer clothing label.

……most times, you catch him having non-verbal communication with other men, which you may find unusual -- a look, a touch or hug that lasts a little too long or has undertones of intimacy.

…..he is in possession of pornography depicting men engaged in sex acts with other men (videos, magazines, photos stored on his computer).

……when he talks, he uses a lot of feminine gestures like rolling his neck, sucks his teeth, folds his arms when he gets mad and just acts more like a lady.

These signs are not scientifically proved but they do definitely help keeping you aware and prepared, just in case.

…..Gay people hiding inside the closet are usually very vocal about their distaste and hatred for gay men. While it seems a little counterintuitive, there is a reason why they do it. Because they don't want to be caught or be suspected that they are members of the third sex, they would cover their true identity by blatantly expressing their rage against gay men. They also tend to overdo this; thus, they become harsh gay-bashers.

….Many women like him, but he doesn't care about them.

. ….He could have a girl friend or a wife but he spends more time for his male friend.

….. He tells you that you can not understand him really.

…… He feels there is nothing interesting with women.

…… He loves beauty very much. (that's why most gays are in the fashion industry).

…... He is a sensitive man.

…. He will try to show everyone that he is manly.

….. He spends much time to take care of his facial, skin, outfit, hair, fingers etc.

…..even if he has a girl friend and manages to have sex with her, he usually prefers it from the back (anal sex).

…..Buying or receiving expensive, intimate, or overly personal gifts from other men ……he keeps unusually high percentage of male friends who are gay.

Warning…..these are just LIKELY SIGNS, it is not 100% established or scientifically proved so in case you find your friends/lovers/brothers in any of these categories, hey wait, don't attack yet, a man may be like any guy next door and still be gay, and he may behave like one,

while he is not!

"Sammie Okposo Is A Shameless Wife Beater!" - Kate Henshaw Nuttal

Though he was (actually he is still) a gospel singer, Sammie Okposo is one of the biggest casanova's in the Nigerian music industry.

He bedded Stella Damascus, Kate Henshaw Nuttal and ended uo marrying Ozioma Mkparu (Warri no carry last at all). Well in a recent interview, Kate threw Mr. Casanova under the bus by exposing his "Wife-Beating" attitude and the love for control

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I can't withstand violence in a relationship. I was once a victim. The relationship lasted for about three/four years. I didn't know who I was then. I was so timid, I almost stopped smiling and almost stopped laughing, but there was this inner strength in me that helped me to rediscover myself. In fact, I had no self esteem then. I wanted to change and be who I was not, based on the ill treatment and violent nature of my man then. He was constantly abusing, beating and battering me inside the house and in public places. I think there was a time when I walked round with bandage on my leg, courtesy of my violent lover. Funny enough, this violent lover of mine claimed to love me and wanted to marry me then.
I wanted to marry him. I had started buying pots and other household items because I was in love. I wanted to settle down, I wanted to have my children with him. I wanted to be happy and continue to do my work but he was that bad. I kept think he would change, but he didn't. I tried my best to be everything to him, but finally I said enough was enough, this relationship was not of God and not for me. During those turbulent periods, I was ashamed. I couldn't tell anybody. Why did I stay? It's very ironical because after the beating comes the gifts, the begging, the cries and words like 'It's your fault, I'd try and change, it's not me..' Everybody will now be saying forgive him, he's begging. In one of the beatings, he broke my ankle..but let's not dwell much on things of the past.

I cannot tell you his name, we are both separately married now and still waxing stronger in the entertainment industry. Those that knew us then know the person and they also know his name.

Grammar Is Dead: Hon Patrick Obahiagbon Airs His Opinion On Fuel Subsidy

The Government cancelled the fuel subsidy for civil servants and his excellency, Hon. Patrick had something to say about this mischievous act.

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I have read with acatalectic disgust, governments asinine and puerile ratiocinations attempting to justiceate the proposed removal of subsidies from petroleum products.It has asseverated that it’s intentions is guided by the need to checkmate the odoriferous excesses of a machiavellian and mephistophelean cabal and i have said to myself,what a shame?What a self indicting admittal of the failure of governance?What an hocus-pocus?

What an anathematous disdain for it’s citizenry? Must the people now bear the brunt for governmentsineptitude,inefficiency and pusillanimity in squaring up with these economic philistines and fat cows? I feel even more nauseated and vexed that the Governors Forum has posthaste conferred an apocalyptic imprimatur on this genie.Let’s not forget that majority of these same Governors had earlier called for this state of affairs as a condition sinequanon for paying the minimum wage.What an opprobrium?What a deprecable descent from the sublime to the ridiculous?It’s up to us all to put this Presidential and Gubernatorial genie back into the bottle but are we prepared?

'I was in a violent relationship for many years' - Kate Henshaw-Nuttal

The actress opened up to Entertainment Express magazine last week, telling them that she was once a victim of an abusive relationship that lasted for over three years. She said:

I can't withstand violence in a relationship. I was once a victim. The relationship lasted for about three/four years. I didn't know who I was then. I was so timid, I almost stopped smiling and almost stopped laughing, but there was this inner strength in me that helped me to rediscover myself. In fact, I had no self esteem then. I wanted to change and be who I was not, based on the ill treatment and violent nature of my man then. He was constantly abusing, beating and battering me inside the house and in public places. I think there was a time when I walked round with bandage on my leg, courtesy of my violent lover. Funny enough, this violent lover of mine claimed to love me and wanted to marry me then.

I wanted to marry him. I had started buying pots and other household items because I was in love. I wanted to settle down, I wanted to have my children with him. I wanted to be happy and continue to do my work but he was that bad. I kept think he would change, but he didn't. I tried my best to be everything to him, but finally I said enough was enough, this relationship was not of God and not for me. During those turbulent periods, I was ashamed. I couldn't tell anybody. Why did I stay? It's very ironical because after the beating comes the gifts, the begging, the cries and words like 'It's your fault, I'd try and change, it's not me..' Everybody will now be saying forgive him, he's begging. In one of the beatings, he broke my ankle..but let's not dwell much on things of the past.

I cannot tell you his name, we are both separately married now and still waxing stronger in the entertainment industry. Those that knew us then know the person and they also know his name.

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I don't understand why some women shield violent men. Why would you not want to mention his name? Someone beats you silly for many years, you do an interview and you refuse to call him out? Who do you think she's talking about? Sammie Okposo maybe? I've never liked that man...now I know why!

Rita Dominic wearing a new look

Rita Dominic looking hotter than ever, nice new looks. Is she actually looking old or getting younger?

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Pastors wives and their amazing lifestyle

Folu Adeboye is the wife of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. She is a veteran teacher who started her teaching career as a spinster and in the course of her life acquired various teaching skills. She is fondly called Mummy G.O; Mrs. Adeboye is a strong pillar, a visionary and a wonderful planner who complements the efforts of her husband. Her sterling attributes have helped her husband to obey God's command to become great. ...

One thing many can attest to is the fact that she loves being modest in all she does; she does not like being flamboyant just like her husband. She carved out a style for herself that has become hers. Any time she is spotted, one is bound to see her mostly dressed in skirt suit and a hat to match; if she is doing traditional, she makes sure that whatever she wears depicts her as a woman of desirable quality.

The hat has become her trademark of sort. Though, she is chauffeur driven all the time, she prefers the not too loud auto mobiles because of her belief. It is also rare to see her wearing jewelries; this also applies to her make-ups.

She is the director of Teen and Children Ministry, RCCG, president of Good Women Ministry, an educationist and a practical theologian.
She is a role model to a lot of women and in great demand in Christian conferences, seminars and programmes in Nigeria and beyond. She is blessed with four biological children.

MARGARET IDAHOSA

She is the widow of the popular late man of God, Most Rev. Prof. Benson Idahosa of the Church of God Mission. She is the presiding bishop of the church. The pretty mother was born on the 29th of July 1943 into the royal lineage of the Benin Kingdom. She is the first female Pentecostal Bishop of a ministry in Africa. She is one of the powerful female pastors Nigeria has produced.

Margaret Idahosa is stylish in every sense; though she's advancing in age, this has in no way altered her love for fashion. The very articulate soul winner many years ago fell in love with American soul singer Anita Baker and ever since she has stuck with her style. A good number of times when you see Margaret Idahosa, it is most certain that she will wear the Anita Baker Hair Style. Though, once in a while she changes this unique style of hers, but even when she's not wearing the Anita Baker's style, she will be wearing another short hair style.

She is also a perfect example of how a virtuous woman should dress.
ESTHER FOLASHADE KUMUYI

She is the wife of the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi. She was the administrator of the church in London before she became the first lady of the church. The 65 years old who was never married got hooked to her husband on the 13th of October 2010, in London. She was one of the 15 founding members of the church in 1973 and she became the lucky wife of the handsome preacher after his late wife, Biodun Kumuyi died in 2009.

And just like where she resided before the arrow of Pastor Kumuyi pierced her heart, she is known to be a conservative to the core. Her dress sense is unadventurous yet sits well on her. Her trademark however is her hat which we learnt can take a fortune off her purse. She does not like jewelries at all; and this is said to be because of her belief that has been with her for over four decades. Those who know her claimed she would have loved to be at the background but her union with Pastor Kumuyi eroded this love of hers.

TOYIN GEORGE ADEGBOYE

Toyin is the wife of the founder of Rhema Chapel International, Rev. George Adegboye. She is a soft- spoken woman who loves to co-ordinate the affairs of the church silently, from the background. She is fondly known as “faith mummy', she is well loved by the congregation of the church and oversees the church when her husband is not around.
She is blessed with three children, Faith, Faithful and Faithfulness.

BUKOLA OLADIYUN

She is the beautiful wife of the senior pastor/founder of fast growing, Christ Living Spring Apostolic Church (CLAM). Pastor Wole Oladiyun. Unknown to many, Bukola is a proprietress of J-Nissi Children School, Ogba and also the Director of Family Life and pastorates in the church. Bukola prefers cool colours for her apparels. Her eye pair of glasses is her trade mark.
She is blessed with four children, Ayomide, Oluwadamipe, Imisioluwa and Inioluwa.

FUNKE FELIX ADEJUMO

Funke Adejumo is the wife of Bishop Adejumo, the founding pastor of Agape Christian Ministries. She is an English graduate and an accomplished pastor and teacher. Her great passion for womanhood has led her to establish the Grace Orphanage and Children's Hospital.
She is blessed with three children and some adopted children.
FAITH OYEDEPO

Faith Oyedepo is the wife of Rev. David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church worldwide AKA, Winners Chapel.

For some months, the woman of God battled with an unexplainable illness but she came out victorious. Faith Oyedepo played a vital role in her husband's ministry. In her teachings, she focuses on the family, marriage and healing.

Faith Oyedopo has a unique style that has not changed for many years. She juggles between skirt suit and traditional wears. Though, she does not like her dressing to be on the loud side, that however is not the same with her love for jewelries; the better half of the flamboyant pastor likes to expend a lot on jewelries. Another thing that is noticeable about Pastor Faith is her hair. She likes her hair short and hardly would you see her in long hair. But if you think she likes fixing the hair on her head then you got it totally wrong. Pastor Faith has a mannequin that she sends to her hair stylist who in turn makes hair on a wig. The wig will then be taken to her to wear. This became her style after her battle with ill heath, we were told. She drives all the flamboyant cars her husband drives and she has no apology for living a good life. She and her husband are blessed with four children-David Jr. Isaac, Love and Joy.

VICTORIA OLUWATOKUNBO OKE

She is the wife of popular Ibadan based bishop, Francis Wale Oke who is the president and founder of the Sword of Spirit Ministries.

EBUNOLUWA VICTORIA JODA

She is the delectable wife of the General Overseer of Christ Chapel International Ministries, Tunde Joda. She is the co-founder of the church, a passionate and dynamic preacher.

ROSEYN GABRIEL ODUYEMI

She is the widow of the late Rev. Oduyemi, the founder of Bethel Worship Centre For All Nations, a.k.a Wonder City. Since the death of her husband years back, the Cameroonian widow has been able to stand firmly and project the church. She is known to be a vast, articulate and an excellent preacher. When the husband was alive, he was one of the few pastors that had private jet. Now that she is in total control of the late husband's estates, she makes sure she enjoys the fruit of her late husband's hard-work. She has many cars at her beck and call. Aside the cars, she also exudes opulence with her garb; from her clothes to her accessories, she makes sure these fashion items blow your mind whenever you come in to contact with her.

She is a mother of many children, both biological and spiritual.

LANRE SAMSON

Lanre Samson is the wife of General Overseer of Christ Royal Family International Church, Tom Samson (Fire for fire pastor who loves to dress in military uniform). Just like her husband, she is known to be a vast preacher. Her love for wonder autos is legendary; she drives all her husband's cars aside the ones she has personally.

She is blessed with four children-Wale, Tom, Stanley and Precious.
ANITA OYAKHILOME

Anita Oyakhilome is the wife of Christ Embassy's Chris Oyakhilome who is popularly known as Pastor Chris. Anita is the Director of the Christ Embassy's International Office; she also pastors the branch in the United Kingdom.

Her husband, Chris Oyakhilome is a popular televangelist who is known for his “Atmosphere for miracle” TV broadcast aired nationwide. Just like the husband, Anita is flashy. Her skin colour also adds to her flamboyancy that anything she wears comes out showy on her. Her hair is rich and natural. Anywhere she steps, her presence will be felt because she has this arresting aura around her. All what she wears we were told are from high streets around the world. She spends money on what will add to her beauty because she knows money is not spent elsewhere except on planet earth. She is a mother of two children.

CONNIE MADUBUKO

Connie is the stylish wife of Pastor Anselm Madubuko of Revival Assembly. She is known to be one of Nigeria's stylish pastor's wives. She wears a low cut and a stylish patch of grey hair which serves as her trademark. She hails from Umodo in Ezi, Oshimilli Local Government Area of Delta State. She was born into a family of nine and happens to be the fourth. She worked with Ibon International Computers Limited before venturing into full time ministry with her husband, Apostle Anselm Madubuko. She is blessed with three wonderful children.

NKECHI ANAYO ILOPUTAIFE

She is the general overseer of the Victory Christian Church, Badagry. Nkechi Anayo-Iloputaife assumed headship after her husband's death in 1995. She is known to be a strong woman who has the leadership spirit of a man. The church has more than 10 branches to boast of.
HELEN ORISHEJAFOR

Helen is the wife of popular founder of Word of the Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Orishejafor. The pretty wife who is fondly called “Mama” by friends and members of the church is the right hand of the popular pastor who is known for his aggressive way of preaching. She is the assistant pastor in the church. Herself and her husband got married after the death of his first wife, Stella.

She is the Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Flight Microfinance Bank. Mama Helen, as she is fondly called holds a regular TV show on African Broadcasting Network, “Mama Helen And You”. She is a woman of style and her trademark is the flamboyant way she ties her headgear

JOY MUOKA

Pastor Sister Joy Muoka is the wife of the general overseer of the Lord Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Lazarus Muoka. She was a former top shot of Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA). Joy grew up in the United Kingdom but later relocated to Nigeria. She is easy- going and a simple dresser. She is in her early 40s and they have been married for more than six years.

IBIDUN IGHODALO

Ibidun is the beautiful and gorgeous wife of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, a top pastor Nigeria has produced, who is a chartered accountant and former pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Christ's Church Parish, Gbagada. She runs an event planning outfit, Elizabeth R, her company plans the events of high rated Nigerians, the rich, and the mighty.
She is an elegant woman whose beauty is adored by many. The stunning beauty won the first maiden Edition of the then Miss Lux contest.

BLESSING AGBOLI

She is the co-pastor of Victorious Army Ministries, and wife to the General Overseer of the church, Rev. Joseph Agboli. Mama Blessing, as she is fondly called is recognized for her courage, agility and unique ability to prepare men and women for leadership, making them realize their potentials and purpose of existence.

She is a trained nurse, a native of Akumaji, in Ika Local Government Area of Delta State. She had her primary and secondary education in Agbor, Delta State where she obtained a certificate and later went to Ghana to study nursing.
Anyone who knows Blessing Agboli will tell that she has unrepentant love for jewelries. Any time she steps out, her jewelry collection alone is said to worth over a million naira.
NIKE ADEYEMI

Nike Adeyemi is the first lady of Day Star Christian Centre, Oregun, Lagos. The church that is headed by the couple has drawn thousands of Nigerian youth to the mega church. She is a 43-year old mother of three who graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where she studied Architecture. Pastor Nike, as she is fondly called by people is a woman who is very visible in the ministry which is co-headed by her and the husband, Sam Adeyemi. The soft-spoken wife of popular Sam Adeyemi plays a major role in the church and is loved by all because of her simple and humble nature. Nike also heads various organizations that basically address all the issues that women go through daily in relationship with one another, their families and the society at large. She drives a BMW car and she loves to dress moderately.

PEACE OKONKWO

Peace Okonkwo is the first lady of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) headed by Bishop Okonkwo. The 59-year old pretty wife met her husband in the church where they were both youth members of the church. Being a shy person, Pastor Okonkwo confided in her elder sister to tell her he likes her and they started their relationship from there.

Peace Okonkwo is a different breed of believers; though she keeps by the tenet of the religion but she is liberal when it comes to her dress sense. She is loud with her mode; her clothes, her jewelries and also other fashion accessories. Unlike most that won't touch trousers, she does not see anything wrong in wearing it. She even wears jeans at times with a good shirt to complement it. Aside this, she makes up and she does not toy with her hair. Though most times she likes hiding her hair in a hat or head tie but that in no way diminishes her love to keep her hair glowing all the time. Peace takes time to look after her family, she ensures that her husband eats her food when she cooks; according to those who have the ears of the Okonkwos, the Bishop hardly eats because he fasts almost everyday. So any day he is off fasting, Peace makes sure she cooks his food..
They are blessed with children.
PEACE OKONKWO
YEMISI ASHIMOLOWO

Yemisi Ashimolowo is the wife of Pastor Ashimolowo, the senior pastor of KICC, the fastest growing church in Western Europe where over 10,000 members worship every Sunday. As the resident pastor of KICC's lead church, and the head of KICC's Winning Women Ministry, Pastor Yemisi oversees the spiritual lives of more than 5,000 women. Her personal ministry is to equip women of God with the necessary knowledge; gifts and talents to enable them reach their potential in Christ.

Yemisi is very active in her husband's ministry. She is a woman who has decided not to stay behind the door but just next to her husband.
One thing that is noticeable about this respected lady is her love for good things of life; a thing that is often preached by her husband. Her jewelries though are moderate but those who know her claim she spends a lot on this fashion item. Another thing that takes some part of her money is her shoes; we were informed that she shops at the best stores in the world. Because of her big frame, she likes to adorn clothes that compliment her. And she likes her hair mostly to flow backwards; either in fringes, braids or fixing of long hair. She is blessed with two sons, Tobi and Tomi.

JUMOKE ADEYEMI

Pastor Jumoke Adeyemi is the first lady of Global Harvest Churches International and wife of popular Ibadan based Pastor Victor Adeyemi, who is also a brother to popular Sam Adeyemi, pastor of Day Star Christian Centre.

Mama, as she is fondly called is noted for her unique style of delivery on the pulpit. She preaches with great passion and illustration in an exclusive way.

Pastor Jumoke holds a masters degree in Personnel Psychology from University of Ibadan. She is a mother of four kids, Charlotte, Jemimah, Sharon and Arnold.
ROSEMARY ODUKOYA

She is the pretty wife of the Fountain of Life's Pastor Taiwo Odukoya. The beautiful slim woman is from South Africa. She was formerly Miss Rosemary Simangele Zulu before she got hooked to the founder of the church few years after the death of his first wife, Bimbo Odukoya.

The pretty wife who was a United Kingdom based music director met her husband during one of his many trips overseas.
According to members of the church, Rosemary Odukoya is a gentle and calm woman who doesn't intimidate any one with her status as the bride of the foremost preacher. Rosemary has never made it obvious to any one that she is the wife of the highly esteemed man of God; she'll rather do things herself, than wait for an aide to help her out. But if there is anything she loves most, it's said to be her hair.
Her long hair is one pleasure she holds dear to her heart. Most times, she employs the services of a stylist around the Ikeja axis who takes care of her hair. Even when she was going to the UK, she wanted her stylist to follow her so as to attend to her most treasured asset. That the husband commands so much respect in the society has not changed the way she carries herself or behaves to others. She's so humble that in a short while, many have been making her a worthy model to take after.
SADE OLUKOYA

Sade Olukoya is the beautiful wife of Pastor Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries. She is blessed with a beautiful and unique voice that thrills the church audience and she also authors so many books. She is blessed with a son.
Sade who is the other half of Pastor Kumuyi is also conservative when it comes to her dress sense. She does not put on earrings neither does she wear any form of jewelries. What she can not do without is her hat. Most times, she can't complete her attire without a matching hat.
STEPHANIE OKOTIE

Stephanie is the beautiful wife of Chris Okotie, the pastor and founder of Household of God, Lagos. The Calabar born pretty lady who was once a widow became Pastor Okotie's wife three years ago. According to her funky husband, Chris, he got married to Stephanie because she is the most unique individual that he has met in his entire life.
The couple got married on the 7th of August 2008 in a three-day elaborate ceremony. The beautiful first lady of the Household of God is in her 40s and a mother of three. Aside Kris Okotie buying many cars for her, she was recently blessed with the latest edition from the Honda family, known as Cross Tour. She spends a lot on her hair; she permanently wears Brazilian Human Hair that costs between N150,000 and N200,000. Also, whenever it comes to her clothes, she disburses lots of money to appear gorgeous
EVELYN JOSHUA

Evelyn is adorable wife of the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of all Nations. The beautiful wife is also a minister at the Synagogue Church. She is said to be a woman who is the next most powerful force behind the popular pastor, T.B Joshua, a workaholic and a wonderful counselor who complements her husband. Evelyn, in an interview, said she counts herself very lucky among women to have T.B Joshua as a husband.
No one knew about the existence of this beautiful wife of controversial pastor until she was revealed and interviewed some few years ago. Many people wondered who the better-half of the bearded pastor was not until she came out in the open. She is beautiful no doubt but the things of the world do not attract her so much that she just loves being moderate with the way she puts her clothes together. There is no gain saying that the husband is one of the richest in the evangelism world but that does not translate her into being ostentatious
IFEYINWA ADEFARASIN

Ifeyinwa is the pretty wife of Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the General Overseer of the House On The Rock. Ifeyinwa can pass for a beauty queen. She is easy going and quite natural. She is blessed with three children, Hilda Adebola, Alvin Adegboyega and Alexander Adekunle.
Ify is another stylish woman of excellence. She drives a Range Rover that has a personalized registration number. Blessed with good figure and a wonderful skin; the lady behind the strong man of House on the Rock knows how to put her garb together. She loves mild jewelries.

MERCY AYORINDE

She is married to Prophet Samson Ayorinde, the General Overseer of World Evangelism Bible Church, Lagos. She was a devout Muslim who converted to Christianity. Besides running programmes with her husband, she has a passion for those seeking children and she reaches out to such people through her programme called 'Operation Fruitfulness'. She also runs a widow's ministry. The mother of five is a poultry science graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

The pretty, amiable and soft-spoken prophetess is loved and respected because of her friendly nature.

Frank Edoho Caught Fondling Lady’s Oranges At Eko Hotel Car Park!

Frank Edohor

Popular On Air Personality and Television quiz programme, ‘Who wants to Be A Millionaire’ presenter, Frank Edoho is really in love again.
It would be recalled that Frank and his estranged wife, Katherine, also a TV personality are currently separated over allegations of battery and infidelity against the husband.
It now seems Frank has moved on with his life as he was sighted with a lady at about 2am last Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the new Parking Lot of Eko Hotel & Suites, smooching each other in the darkest part of the area.
Those who saw the love scene said Frank threw caution to the wind and began to fondle the lady’s Oranges.
Our source revealed the identity of the lady as Sandra Onyenaucheya, said to be the new apple of his eyes.
The lovebirds leaned on Frank’s wine colour Range Rover Sport for the love act. The light skinned lady, who is said to be a single mother somehow got uncomfortable later and dragged Frank into the Jeep where they both stayed in for few minutes, probably to finish what they started, before they moved out of the Parking Lot into the main building of the Hotel....

Is Mercy Johnson pregnant?

After many controversies that trailed the wedding of popular actress,Mercy Johnson,the Kogi State born movie gal has been reported pregnant barely a month after her society wedding.

The story broke when the couple attended the opening of Chika Ike’s Multimillion naira boutique in Abuja,with numerous other star artistes like Emeka Ike,Jim Iyke among others.

In another development,we were reliably informed that this faithful of Christ Embassy Church has gone closer to God,as she spends most of her valuable time in the church....

WHat is wrong with this?

What is wrong with a man being pressed and finding a way out for himself. Criticism has continued to hammer on this issue to the extent that i do not know what else to say or do. The question is what do you think about this?

Big Bold and Beautiful actress, Adaora Ukoh, with and without hair

 

Girlfriend rocking her bald head...which look do you prefer? More photos after the cut...