Governor Adams Oshiomhole escapes death in auto crash

 Press Statement from Edo State Government

The GOVERNOR  Adams Oshiomhole  of Edo State,  escaped death in a ghastly motor accident involving the governor’s convoy around Ewu village, Auchi-Benin road on Saturday. 

The incident occurred at about 9.45am on his way to Benin City from his Iyamho Village. 

 It was gathered that the incident occurred when a Peugeot J5 Bus with registration number XB 355 Fugar, conveying tomatoes and plantains lost control while trying to overtake an articulated vehicle and crashed into the governor’s flag car, a BMW bullet proof car, before ending in a ditch.It would be recalled that the governor’s convoy was also involved in an accident last year when a tipper rammed into his car.

Bloody Yuletide: 47 Persons Die In Boat Mishap; Clash Between Tiv and Fulani

 It has been gathered from a reliable source that seven persons lost their lives at Agasha, Guma local government area of the state in a fresh skirmish between the natives and Fulani herdsmen. 

 The crisis which erupted few days to Christmas spilled into yesterday, leaving seven persons dead while property and farmland worth millions of Naira were also destroyed.

The crisis started just few days to Christmas when the herdsmen invaded Nzorov and Gbajimba and from there they moved to Agasha, burning and destroying anything in sight. 

An eye witness said that, the victims of the mishap were young fun seekers; “They met their untimely death while returning from a picnic on the other side of the river. ”When they arrived the boarding point at about 8pm yesterday, most of them were drunk, they boarded the canoe and jam packed themselves in the wooden boat against the advise of everyone including the driver that conveyed them. 

Unfortunately, the canoe could not make it to the other side of the river, it capsized at the middle of the river; as I speak to you, bodies of most of the victims are yet to be recovered from the river. 

When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Deputy Suprentendent, DSP, Daniel Ezeala confirmed the death of seven persons in the Guma crisis but pointed out that he was yet to get the full details of the Buruku boat mishap.

Boko Haram leader Claims December. 20 Attacks On Barracks

KANO – The leader of Boko Haram sect,Abubakar Shekau, has claimed a daring December 20 raid on a military barracks in the restive northeast, in a video obtained by AFP Friday. 

The insurgents stormed the barracks in the town of Bama in a convoy of trucks before sunrise, opened fired on the soldiers inside then torched the compound. 

Several witnesses said the gunmen kidnapped soldiers as well as women and children.

Finally ASUU Calls Off Strike

ASSU has finally called off its strike, the news was filtered yesterday but it wasn't confirmed. 

it's now been confirmed. 

After more than five months, the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has officially called off its strike action starting from today December17th. 

They announced their decision at a press conference today The strike was called off after a meeting in Minna, Niger State yesterday, days after ASUU signed a new agreement with the Federal Government. They have ordered lecturers to resume immediately. 

Congratulations, students!

South Africa Unveils Giant Nelson Mandela Unity Statue In Pretoria

South Africa Unveils Giant Nelson Mandela Unity Statue In Pretoria

A day after the anti-apartheid revolutionary was buried, South Africa unveiled a giant 30-foot bronze statue of the former president. 

The unity statue was unveiled yesterday December 16th on the lawns of the Union Buildings, which is the seat of government in Pretoria.

FG Releases Fresh Import Guidelines

FG Releases Fresh Import Guidelines 

 In a bid to curb importation of fake products into the country, the Federal Government has issued fresh guidelines for cargo clearance at the ports and borders post nationwide. 

File photo: Fake drugs about to be destroyed. 

Final rites at ongoing Mandela’s burial

Final rites at ongoing Mandela’s burial

 At the ongoing funeral of South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela, his remains was wrapped in the South African flag, standing atop animal skins at the beginning of the funeral in Mandela’s southeastern childhood village of Qunu. 

The ceremony was poised to be an eclectic mix of traditional rituals, Christian elements and those of a state funeral. 

An ox is slaughtered, the deceased is wrapped in a lion skin and a family elder keeps talking to the body’s spirit: 

The state funeral for South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela will also include those rituals from the tradition of the Xhosa people, to whom Mandela’s Thembu clan belongs. 

 His body will be buried at noon, “when the sun is at its highest and the shadow at its shortest,” Cyril Ramaphosa, deputy leader of the country’s ruling party, the African National Congress, said during the ceremony

Nigerian Breweries Plc waxing stronger @ 10

 The Nigerian Breweries Plc state of the art Ama brewery located in the Coal City of Enugu state has continued to wax stronger as it celebrated the tenth anniversary recently, the 30MHL capacity Brewery which cost a whopping 220 million Euros (N30 billion) to build in 2003 has created employment for over 1,000 workers, both full time employees, contractors and outsourced.

 The occasion availed the company the opportunity to showcase the facility to journalists with one remarkable feature being its impeccable condition even after ten years of operation.

Lovely Family: Paul Okoye With His Fiancee and Son

Lovely Family: Paul Okoye With His Fiancee and Son 

I heard that they are finally going to get married next year. And that little boy is so handsome!

Chairman of PDP in Anambra State kidnapped

Chairman of PDP in Anambra State kidnapped 

The Chairman of PDP in Anambra State, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi, was kidnapped yesterday Monday Dec. 2nd by unknown gunmen who abducted him up as he was returning to Awka, the State capital. Prince Emeakayi was said to be returning from his village in Okija when his car was intercepted at a junction in Nri and was taken away by the gunmen. He hasn't been heard from since and the kidnappers are yet to contact his family.

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole pictured with 'his widow'

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole pictured with 'his widow'

Governor Adams Oshiomhole employed his widow not only did he employ the woman, he also gave her N2million cash gift to set up a trade. So happy for her. Her life will never be the same again. The power of social media.

Latest New Music: DJ Xclusive ft Olamide - Ibebe

Latest New Music: DJ Xclusive ft Olamide - Ibebe

DJ Xclusive puts talent on wax as he teams up with Yoruba rapper Olamide, for his blazing new third official single titled Ibebe produced by fast-rising taste maker Pheelz. 

As expected, the combination of such massive talent results in certified chart topper, as Olamide continues his stunning run of form to effortlessly deliver yet another killer performance, backed by encouragement from DJ Xclusive. Ibebe showcases two of Nigerian music’s finest in their prime celebrating the irresistible physical qualities found in our beautiful women, and installs itself as another delightful treat for Nigerian music lovers, courtesy the combined ingenuity of DJ Xclusive and Olamide. Download, listen, and enjoy.

Music artist Seun Kuti finally reacts to Burna Boy performing in his underwear

Music artist Seun Kuti finally reacts to Burna Boy performing in his underwear

Today during an interview on rubbin minds,

Seun Kuti said Burna Boy should have known better than stripping to his underwear to perform at Felabration final at the New Afrika Shrine last month.

APGA Candidate Willie Obiano declared winner of Anambra Governorship election

 APGA Candidate Willie Obiano declared winner of Anambra Governorship election

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), candidate Mr. Willie Obaino, has been declared winner of the recently held Anambra State governorship election. 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Anambra chapter declared today Sunday 1st of December in Awka that Mr. Obiano won the election by polling 180,178 votes in 19 local government areas in the state.

He beat PDP candidate Tony Nwoye, to the second position with 97,700 votes and Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress, who came third with 95,963, Ifeanyi Ubah, of Labour Party came fourth with 37,495.

Paul Walker's last moments before fatal ride

Paul Walker's last moments before fatal ride.

Some Few minutes ago before the Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker died in a car accident yesterday, he posed next to the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that exploded on impact in the deadly accident. 

TMZ reports that this pic above was taken just 30 minutes before the accident. 

 Paul had put together a car show charity event in Santa Clarita, CA. through his Reach Out Worldwide organization, to support typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines and was leaving the event in the red Porsche car when his friend lost control and slammed into a tree.

 The car exploded on impact. The police says speed was a factor

Obasanjo's son's Bisoye Obasanjo and Chigozie Nwenyi white wedding took place yesterday in Ogun state

Former president Obasanjo's son, Bisoye Obasanjo got married to Chigozie Nwenyi yesterday in Ogun state.

Happy New Month(December)!!

Hello, You believe in God, right? You believe He's the Alpha and Omega? The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords?

 The I Am that I Am? The Giver and the Taker? The creator of all and the King of the universe? You believe He's Omnipotent, Omiscient? 

You believe he knows what you will do even before you do it? You believe he knows what you will become even before you become it? 

You believe all this, right? Then do not worry yourself, your Father has got you covered. 

 Happy New Month(December)!!

Starting from today, the first day of the last month of the year, you will start to see miracles in your life. God will fulfill his promise in your life, everything you have ever prayed, asked for, 

He'll give to you and more! Your Father is bigger than any problem you're facing, so don't fret. 

He will never leave you or forsake you so don't even worry about it.

 He will bless you beyond your wildest dreams. He will lift you, He will strengthen you, He will guide and protect you, and every time any door closes, He will open another one for you. 

He will put your enemies to shame. 

He will change your life for the better. 

Just watch, something will happen this month that will leave you breathless. 

 That's His promise to you! Happy New Month people!!

Ice Prince came out to explains to the public why he initially denied having a son

Recently In an interview with Entertainment Express Showbiz Plus, Ice Prince came out to explains why he initially denied having a son when the news made headlines in March 2012. 

"It was complicated back then, I didn’t really know what was happening and I wasn’t sure of certain things. So the best I had to do then was deny it and sort out things first. 

Now I know he is my child and I have done everything as a father ever since. Ice Prince also explains his relationship with his baby mama, Bimbo Babatunde. "I speak with her often and it is usually about the baby. 

That is all for now.

Okoye boys have arrived in South Africa for the 2013 Channel O awards

Jude Okoye with his brothers Peter and Paul Okoye since his absence at Peter's wedding to Lola two weeks ago.

Peter has since said reports that his family does not support his marriage to Lola Omotayo is ridiculous.

 He told Encomuim magazine; "I saw some of those reports and was full of laughter. Everybody is just laughing because the reports are like comedy to us.

 Honestly, there is no iota of truth in the rumour. But it’s one of the prices you pay as a celebrity, so I remain focused.

Peter Okoye Finally Reacts To Story That His Family Is Against His Marriage

Peter Okoye of P-square in a new interview with Encomium has reacted to  the stories that his family members were not in support of his marriage to wife Lola.

Or that that was the reason his elder brother Jude didn't attend his wedding.

Is there any  truth in the tale that your family didn’t support the wedding?

That is very far from being the truth. I saw some of those reports and was full of laughter. Everybody is just laughing because the reports are like comedy to us. Honestly, there is no iota of truth in the rumour. But it’s one of the prices you pay as a celebrity, so I remain focused.