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Tuesday 20 November 2012

UPDATE: PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S BROTHER IS DEAD

I reported earlier that there were news going round that the President's step brother is dead. Unfortunately, the news has been confirmed. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, President Jonathan’s brother died after ‘a brief illness.’ The statement reads:

 “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan announces with sadness the death earlier today of his younger brother, Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan. “Chief Meni Jonathan passed away at the National Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness. “Formal burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.”

His death is coming on the same day the President celebrates his 55th birthday. How sad.

62-YEAR-OLD MAN DROWNS STEPDAUGHTER OVER WIFE'S DENIAL OF SEX

Pa Ayoola Oyesiji and the late Aishat
A 62-year-old retired lecturer, Pa Ayoola Oyesiji, has been arrested by policemen in Oyo State for drowning his two-year-old stepdaughter in a bucket of water and killing her in the process. The incident, which occurred at Atipe area of Ibadan in the evening of Friday, 16 Novemeber, was an aftermath of a quarrel between the man and his 22-year-old wife, Barakat Akeem, over sex.

The young woman, who is currently nursing a two-month-old baby for the retired lecturer, was said to have given birth to the deceased child before she married him in December 2011. On the fateful day, the man approached his wife for sex, and she refused, claiming that her baby was still young, in addition to the fact that she was in her menstruation.

EKET PEOPLE HONOUR FORMER MINISTER NDUESE ESSIEN

The people of Eket, Akwa Ibom State, honoured former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and former two-term member of the House of representatives, Chief Nduese Essien at an event which held on Saturday, 17 Nov. The event which had Governor Akabio as the special guest of honour was hosted by Eket People's Union. He was honoured for distinguishing himself as a federal executive council member and as a lawmaker by attraction several development projects to his State.

DAVIDO TO GIVE OUT N500K AT HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Davido turns 20 tomorrow November 21st and there will be a birthday party this Friday. Davido fans, look out for the details o so you don't miss this 'golden' opportunity, hehe.

OMOTOLA'S REALITY SHOW SET TO DEBUT ON 6TH DECEMBER


Omotola's reality show, "Omotola: The Real Me" will start airing on AfricaMagic Entertainment (DSTV 151) on the 6th of Dec. New episode starts every Thursday (18:30/21:00 CAT) for 13 weeks.

The show will give an up close and exclusive look at Omotola's personal life.  According to her, nothing was off limits to the team filming her. "You will get to see everything. What we are doing is very real. It’s basically my whole life. The parts where I’m taking care of the kids, the parts where I’m taking care of the home, the parts when I am working, the parts where I’m yelling. It’s crazy. My life is crazy", she said.

Looking forward to it.

WHO IT BETTER: NICKI MINAJ VS JULIE BOWEN

 Nicki Minaj wore this electric yellow hue on the red carpet at the 2012 AMAs on Sunday, while Julie Bowen was the first to show off the Monique Lhuillier gown at the 2012 Emmy Awards two months ago. It's the exact same dress. So, who rocked it better?

SEXY GENEVIEVE NNAJI

Sexy! Mama mia!

WHO WOULD YOU RATHER: BECKMAN VS RONALDO

David Beckman and Christiano Ronaldo, who would you rather? I know this is a tough one, if you need more pics before deciding, see after the cut...

PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S YOUNGER BROTHER DIES IN ASO ROCK?

According to SaharaReporters, President Goodluck Jonathan's younger brother Meni Jonathan has died at the Aso Rock clinic Abuja today. Medical sources told SaharaReporters that Mr. Meni was flown in from Bayelsa last week to receive medical treatment at the Villa. The cause of death has not been revealed. Mr. Meni is President Jonathan's half brother and had acted as the head of Otueke council chiefs before his untimely death in Abuja today.  He was 45.

This hasn't been confirmed by the Presidency yet. Will keep you posted.

WAS PRESIDENT OBAMA FLIRTING?

President Obama and Thailand's Prime minister. Well, I would have said they were just caught in an innocent moment but more than one moment? Hmmmm.

MOMMAS DAY OUT: CELEBS WHO TAKE THEIR MUM ON A DATE

Tiwa Savage brought her mum as her date to the recently held Channel O Music Video Awards in South Africa. Justin Bieber who recently broke up with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, also took his mum, 37-year-old Pattie Mallette, as his date to the American Music Awards on Sunday. So sweet.

POLICE DETAIN A 7-MONTH OLD BABY AND PARENTS OVER N20,000 DEBT

A 7- month-old baby boy, Uchenna Nwoye, his parents and two others were allegedly arrested and detained by the police in Onitsha over N20 000 debt owed by the parents. They were arrested by policemen from Fegge Police Station, Onitsha, for failure to pay the N20,000 to a woman Uchenna’s father allegedly did business with.

HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEAR PRESIDENT

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was born on the  20th November, 1957, he turns 55 today. Wishing him a happy birthday.

MERCY JOHNSON SHOWS OFF BABY BUMP

The actress is currently in US with her hubby and is expected to deliver there. She looks great for a pregnant lady, but isn't that dress a tad too tight? Leave figure-hugging outfits for when you deliver,  let the baby breath abeg.

JUSTIN BIEBER'S EX, SELENA GOMEZ, LOCKS HIM OUT

Justin and Selena leaving the restaurant
Following the break-up of the young lovebirds as a result of Bieber’s questionable relationship with Victoria’s Secret model, Barbara Palvi, the couple met up for a reconciliation dinner two nights ago in Encino, California. But the meeting was short lived as the pair swiftly exit the restaurant minutes later and left in separate cars. Justin was later seen outside Selena's gated mansion, seeking to be let in to talk things out with his ex, Selena who refused to open the gate for him.


See pics of Bieber begging to be let into Selena's house after the cut...