Think Nigerians: 2014-11-16

Saturday 22 November 2014

Jay Jay Okocha becomes 1960Bet Ambassador

Ex-Super Eagles star, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has become an ambassador for 1960Bet sports betting and gaming site.

The legendary Nigerian footballer was unveiled on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the 1960Bet stand during the just concluded Trade Fair in TBS, Onikan, Lagos.

Famous On Air Personality, Chaz B, is dead

Popular radio host, relationship coach and anchor of 'Sharing Life Issues' with Chaz B on Rhythm FM, Charles Bruce, aka Chaz B, has died. He died this morning November 22nd from kidney failure which he'd been battling for a while.

He was in his mid-50s and was married with kids.

National Assembly Fracas: Which way Nigeria?

The incident that happened on Thursday, 20^th November, is a big disgrace, in my own terms. Such shouldn’t be heard of leaders. Isn’t it enough disgrace already that our lawmakers curse one another and exchange punches during meetings? And now this! No matter what it was that must have happened, that shouldn’t warrant a man (let alone someone who most people look up to) to scale fence.

13 Nigerians make the list of Forbes' AFrica's 50 richest people

For the first time in the four years that Forbes has been tracking Africa’s richest people, Nigeria beats South Africa to the top.

This year, business mogul and chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and 12 other Nigerians make the Forbes list of the 50 richest people in Africa. The 13 NIgerians have a combined fortune of N5.98tr ($36.02bn).

The Nigerians on the list are Aliko Dangote ($21.6bn, N3.58tr) – 1st; Mike Adenuga ($4.6bn, N763.6bn) – 5th; Folorunsho Alakija ($2.5bn, N415bn) – 12th; Theophilus Danjuma ($1.1bn, N182.6bn) – 22nd; Tony Elumelu ($1bn, N166bn) and Orji Uzor Kalu ($1bn, N166bn) – 26th; Femi Otedola ($900m, N149.4bn) – 29th; Jim Ovia ($850m, N141.1bn) – 30th; Abdulsamad Rabiu ($700m, N116.2bn) – 33rd; Mohammed Indimi ($670m, N111.2bn) – 37th; Tunde Folawiyo ($650m, N107.9bn) – 39th; Hakeem Belo-Osagie ($600m, N99.6bn) – 41st and Oba Otudeko ($550m, N91.3bn) – 46th.

National Assembly Crisis - The Nigerian Police explain why they were at NASS

A statement by the Police last night defended the action of its men in the National Assembly, yesterday, saying it was based on intelligence reports on the possible invasion of the National Assembly by hoodlums. In the statement issued by force spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, an acting commissioner of police, the police said:

Heavily armed policemen, yesterday, invaded the National Assembly complex in Abuja, tear-gassed and tried to prevent members of the House of Representatives, including the Speaker, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, from entering the complex.

Verbal Bullets at the Super Eagles as they failed to qualify for Afcon 2015

If you are a full blown Nigerian, you should know by now that Nigerians don't consider failure an option when any competition is involved. We like to win and win and win some more. This attitude has made most of the Nigerian people unable to accept defeat the right way. The adage that says you win some, you lose some, shouldn't even be mentioned where the average Nigerian is.

Prophet TB Joshua - founder, Synagogue Church

The police investigator, who is of the Homicide Section, Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, also insisted that the incident could have been sabotage.

Led in evidence by police lawyer, Mr. Chukwu Agwu, Agboyi testified that the aircraft was on a circuit training mission and was flying very low.

The witness said he led the team that investigated the collapse and also a member of the Federal Government’s panel.

Another Sierra Leone doctor dies of Ebola

A Sierra Leonean senior health worker at the Hastings Treatment Centre in the outskirts of Freetown, confirmed that a Sierra Leonean doctor died of Ebola on Tuesday, bringing to seven the number of doctors that have died of the virus.

He said on Wednesday in Freetown that Dr Michael Kargbo died on Tuesday afternoon.

He said it was not clear how Kargbo, a 64-year-old dermatologist working at the Magburaka Government Hospital, was infected with Ebola as he was not serving in a frontline Ebola treatment unit.

Future Awards Africa reveals 2014 finalists

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has unveiled the list of its finalists for the 2014 edition of the awards.

“We are delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s awards. It was a painstaking process but we are happy that the quality of nominations keeps rising every year,” said Elikem Nutifafa, who is member of the Independent Audit Committee. “These are the brightest stars of Africa’s today, and future, the organizers said in a statement made available to Vanguard.

Nike Oshinowo

‘Late Night with Nike Oshinowo’, an exciting new entertainment and lifestyle late night talk show, showcasing the best of art, culture, music, politics and pop-culture, is set to premiere on the premier African terrestrial and cable television, AIT.

Honduras beauty queen, María José Alvarado, and her older sister (Sofía) who had been missing, were today (Wednesday, November 19) found dead with their bodies buried in the sand near where they disappeared, the police have said.

Fox has confirmed that Randy Jackson, who was one of American Idol's three original judges, will not be returning to the show in any capacity.

After Season 12, Jackson left his role as judge but returned as a mentor the following year, a post he held for one season.

American Idol, Fox, Fremantlemedia North America and 19 Entertainment released a joint statement on Jackson's decision: "Randy has been such an integral part of American Idol since day one, both as a judge and as a mentor.

Rihanna knows how to make a comeback. After making her welcome return to Instagram in early November following a six-month break, the unapologetic pop star — who gives new meaning to the phrase “no filter” — proved why she’s also a social-media star during a Monday trip to the White House.

This is the big question that many are seeking answer to since leading celebs magazine, Ovational International, released the photo of ‘Mr Endowed’, D’banj (Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo) and the former Miss World, Agbani Darego at the Olu of Warri’s son’s wedding in London, a few days ago.

The smash hit single, ‘Eleda Mi’ by indigenous language rapper, Olamide has just crossed the one million view bar on Youtube.

The rapper is currently promoting his recently released fourth studio album ‘Street OT’ which is currently sitting on the number one spot on iTunes worldwide.

2014 Pan African Prize for Innovation: Etisalat awards 2 innovative Nigerians with $35,000

Two Nigerian youths, Messrs Anthony Oniwon and Abdulganiyu Onabanjo were the cynosure of all eyes, Wednesday week, Night in Cape Town as they carted away a whopping $35, 000, approximately, N6 million, as winners of Etisalat Pan-African Prize for Innovation 2014.

Etisalat used the opportunity of the AfricaCom Awards Gala Dinner which rounded off this year’s AfricaCom Conference, at the Cape Town International Conference Centre Nov 11-13 to present the prizes.

Man confesses to breaking into homes to rape housewives

Dutse—Jigawa State command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 30-year-old Umar Mohammed of Sakwaya village in Dutse Local Government Area for breaking into people’s homes to rape their wives.

According to NSCDC, the accused person confessed that he specialized in breaking into people’s houses in the area at midnight to forcibly rape housewives.

KWAM 1 says it's not a crime marrying his ex-wife's niece

Top Fuji act, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as KWAM 1, has said that it is not a crime that he fell in love with his former wife’s niece, Titi.

The veteran who is promoting his ‘K1 Live Unusual concert”, noted that many characters in the bible married their relations and God did not punish them for the act, adding that there is no need for others to judge him for marrying his former wife’s niece.

This may come as a surprise to many. Ever mean-looking Nollywood actor, screenwriter and director, Sylvester Madu is a pastor. The slender but tall actor has been a single pastor in Christ Embassy church, Lagos chapter for over 5years now.

P-square celebrate birthday today.

Popular twin musicians, Peter and Paul Okoye aka P-square, added another year to their years today. This is wishing them many more fruitful years on earth.

P-square as infants

Miss World Honduras missing days before the Miss World pageant 2014

Miss World Honduras

A Honduran beauty queen has disappeared days before the start of the Miss World pageant.

Investigators are searching for Miss Honduras World María José Alvarado Muñoz and her sister, who went missing on Thursday, police in the Central American country said Sunday. Family members reported their disappearance on Saturday, police said.

Uti in Big Brother Africa house for the 3rd time

Uti Nwachukwu, former winner of Big Brother Africa and co-presenter of ‘JARA’, enters the Big Brother house for the third time but unlike before, this time he is there not to compete for the prize money but to play a prank on the present housemates.

Uti in bed immediately after arrival in the house

The Lagos State Police Command weekend, arrested a 55 year-old herbalist in connection with the alleged murder of a 62-year-old woman, who was declared missing last month, at Olodi Apapa area of Lagos.

Recovered from the suspect identified as Isiaka Akanbi, who also claimed to be a Muslim cleric, were the deceased’s personal effect which were exhumed in his shrine.

40-year-old man arrested in Jigawa for allegedly impregnating 16-year-old insane girl

Operatives of Jigawa State command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, has apprehended one Abdullhamid Abbas, 40, for impregnating a 16-year-old insane girl.

The NSCDC also disclosed that the mentally-retarded teenager had delivered female twins in her parents house.

Peter Okoye of P-Square and his wife, Lola, mark their wedding anniversary today. It's one year already. How time flies! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors together.

Weird! Beyonce's sister weds - Couple arrive at wedding venue in bicycles

Beyonce's sister, Solange, got married yesterday 16th November, 2014, in the weirdest of manners. The 28-year-old singer and her 51 years old video director boyfriend, Alan Ferguson got to their wedding venue riding bicycle.

Duncan and Vivien

Popular Nigerian musician, Duncan Mighty, aka, Port-Harcourt boy, yesterday proposed to his girlfriend, Vivien and she said yes with no reservations. It was a double celebration for the young lady as it was also her birthday.

I was blind for 15 nights after birth - Chidinma

chidinma

Chidinma Ekile, one of Nigeria’s most talented pop stars took music to another level when she featured her mum, Mrs Martha Ekile, in a new song dedicated to her. The song ‘Martha’ had the mum doing the intro while Chidinma picked it up from there.

The RnB diva, Waje Iruobe, popular for her hit song, I wish, recently showed her romantic side when she took to her Instagram page to give romance tips to guys, saying guys are no longer innovative when it comes to romance.

A female suicide bomber blew herself up today at a mobile phone market in Azare Bauchi State, killing several people, witnesses said

Thugs attach INEC centre in Abeokuta, ten injured

Pandemonium broke, yesterday, in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, when thugs invaded a centre of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Oke-Efon in Abeokuta North local government area of the state, leaving no fewer than ten persons seriously injured.

An eyewitness said the suspected thugs, armed with guns and other dangerous weapons, stormed the CVR centre located at the St. Mary African Church Primary School, Oke-Efon, Abeokuta at about 10:00am and allegedly attacked residents already on the queue and

It is going to be war in Uyo - Bafana Coach warns Super Eagles Coach

After leading the Bafana Bafana to a 2015 Afcon ticket , Saturday, in Durban, Chief coach of South Africa national team, Shakes Mashaba has warned his Nigerian counterpart, Stephen Keshi not to expect any favours on November 19, when their teams clash in Uyo in the last Group A qualifying match of Afcon 2015.

The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it had re-captured Chibok town from the Boko Haram militants who attacked it on Thursday.

The sect members were said to have forced several residents to flee after they stormed the town on Thursday, shooting indiscriminately and burning houses.

In an effort to complement the effort of government at all levels in the provisions of healthcare facilities to rural areas, the National Youth Service Corps has launched the pilot scheme of a health initiative in Igbo Owu, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state.

A cargo plane, carrying the remains of 74 victims of the Synagogue building collapse.

South African Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe says the remains of 74 of the 85 South African victims of The Synagogue building collapse will be flown back to South Africa.