Usher Loses Popular Vote: Election Officials Under Fire for Letting Singer Cut in Line at Polling Station

Usher certainly rocked the vote--and not in a good way. The R&B
crooner has come under scrutiny for reportedly cutting ahead in line
while voting in an Atlanta suburb, and election bigwigs are asking
polling-site officials for an explanation.

Per local TV station WSBTV, the singer voted Tuesday at a community
center in Roswell. But when he arrived, election officials reportedly
zipped him through a back door of the precinct and straight to the
front of the line, bypassing others who'd been waiting ahead of him.

Usher awarded primary custody of kids The move infuriated other
voters, who vented their frustration to local officials and news
outlets.

The singer also reportedly whipped out his camera phone and shot
photos of the polling station. After being put on the defensive,
election officials said in a statement that that site's poll manager
"was directed to ensure that [Usher's] presence would not become a
distraction by taking necessary measures to move [him] through the
process as expeditiously as possible.

At no point was this decision made for preferential treatment, but to
minimize and avoid a distraction at the poll." Officials also said
that the singer's camp informed the precinct beforehand that the star
would be arriving, and that they had given him permission to shoot the
photos.

Still, looks like someone didn't win the popular vote here.

BLACK FAZE- I have Been To HELL And Am Back

Former member of the disbanded boy group, Plantashun Boiz Black Faze,
real name Ahmedu Obiabo, is attempting to pick up the pieces of his
once thriving music career, having gone underground for so long.

A conversation with the soft-spoken singer and song writer, who
classifies his style of music as universal flavour, gives a peep into
the lonely world of a once celebrated soul struggling to get his voice
out in the now competitive Nigerian music terrain.

He is careful with his words and intermittently begs not to be quoted
out of context. But this does not come as a surprise, as the singer,
who lays claim to having written some of the finest hits of the
Platashun Boiz, has been a victim of bad press.

As expected, there have been rumours milling around him. For instance,
it was said not long ago that he was accused of defrauding some show
promoters of a huge amount of money. Also, he is said to have been
dumped by his wife of five years – as a result of bankruptcy. The
surprising thing, however, is that he takes these allegations in good
faith though he denies them substantially.

Black Face says, "I am not broke. You must understand that people will
say what they want, but what they don't know they don't know. I was
once married but have now been separated from my wife for some years
now. Music is taking all my time and I'm not in any relationship now.
There is no chance of reconciliation as I am married to my music for
now. My kids are with her."

Attempting to ask any question about his relationship with his former
band mates, 2face Idibia and Faze, appears to be a case of opening up
old wounds, considering the fact that he is the least
popular/successful of the trio.

On his relationship with both artistes, he says, "I and 2Face are
good. If you ask them they will tell you the same thing because there
is really nothing to talk about. My fans have been waiting on my new
album for so long. So that is paramount now. I really don't miss
Plantashun Boiz days because better days are ahead.

I have learnt that life is a sport: sometimes you lose and sometimes
you win. But when you lose you can always practise and come back
better. More so, believing in yourself is more important than people
believing in you. "

Although Faze confirmed that plans were in the works towards producing
a Plantashun Boiz comeback album before the year runs out in a TV
interview in July, Black Faze debunks the statement with the wave of a
hand.

"That project isn't on, my dear! 2face just put out his album, Faze
also. I am working on my own album titled Defender. So, I'm busy till
that is achieved. Other things can wait for now. I have been working
on my album for like two years now.

I basically went to hell and back to get some experience. I say so
because I have had a lot of experiences: difficult times and when no
one believes in you, you have to go against all odds to achieve your
goals.

I have learnt a lot even as a pioneer of this game and you know what?
I'm back! Singers stay away for years to write some real music for
fans. Music is of the spirit, so you just can't force it," he
stresses.

As he puts finishing touches to the release of his album, Black Faze
adds that he has been dealt terrible blows in the past by phoney
marketers and pirates and is not in a hurry to fall for their antics
again.

"I am still uncertain about the release date for now, because I am
still trying to have the distribution figured out as these marketers
or distributors do not want to pay artistes for their works anymore.

If it is about royalties, they won't want to pay what is due to the
artiste and they don't pay outright anymore. So, I am thinking it is
best to give it out to the masses for free or hold on till a
distribution agreement is met or arranged by my label, Skyhigh Music
Incorporated."

On the dearth of boy bands in Nigeria, he says, "It is not easy to
form a boy's band and have it survive. My strong-willed nature kept
Plantashun Boiz for as long as it lasted. I always insisted that work
gets done, on rehearsals and a lot of other things.

I used to challenge every member of the group to be at their best at
all times."

Photos : Happy tears, President Obama began crying while thanking his campaign staffers in Chicago

President Barack Obama got so emotional while thanking his campaign
staffers in their Chicago headquarters that he began crying.

The normally stoic Democrat had to repeatedly wipe away tears during
the five-and-a-half minute talk that was caught on video and posted to
YouTube.

Emotional: The talk showed the tender side of the typically-stoic
President At one point, his baritone voice went another octave deeper
as he got choked up while talking about the parallels between his own
story and that of his young campaign operatives.

TOO SAD! Female Student of UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN drinks BLEACH After BOYFRIEND Jilted Her

100 Level female student of University of Ibadan drank a poisonous
substance called Hypo Bleach after her boyfriend jilted her. The
student was reported to have drank the bleach after her boyfriend, a
student of the same University, ended the relationship between them.

Here is how Tribune is reporting it:

Dumped by her boyfriend, a student of the University of Ibadan (UI),
drank bleach in anger.

The 100- Level student in the Faculty of Arts was said to have taken
the solution, a product called Hypo, on Sunday when her lover, a
student of the same university, told her it was over between them.

Students of the university are currently writing their second semester
examination which began about two weeks ago and will be concluded by
the end of this month.

Nigerian Tribune gathered from campus source that the lady was rushed
to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, to save her from
dying.

It was learnt further that the news of a serious damage to her kidney
had spread on the campus.

A singing sensation on campus was said to have quickly waxed a hip hop
lyric entitled "Hypo Love" to teach other students, especially ladies,
the morals of the incident.

A source within the university said the lady is now fit and back in
school after the poison was flushed out of her system at the
institution's Jaja Clinic.

However, he could not confirm why the lady decided to take the bleach
as investigation into the matter was still ongoing as of press time.

We are thankful that she didn't die as a result of her action and we
hope this serves as a lesson to other young ladies not to make
decisions which might have deadly consequences in such situations.

2FACE'S Wife, ANNIE MACAULAY, Open's Boutique in Lagos

The wife of 'African Queen' crooner, 2Face Idibia, Annie Macaulay, has
opened a boutique in Lagos. The mother of one, Isabella, according to
information gathered by our source, was recently opened for business
officially.

The store is named '4Eva Young' and it is located at the popular Ikota
Shopping Complex, Lekki, Lagos. Annie has now joined one of the few
Nollywood actresses that have taken to fashion stores to earn extra
money away from their known profession, acting.

In May 2012, Annie and 2Face got married in a secret wedding that only
had few family members in attendance.

WIZKID- "DAVIDO Is Not A Threat To Me"

A few years ago when rave of the moment, Wizkid dropped out of Lead
City University in his second year, not a few thought he made the
wrong decision.

Although he chose to follow the music path, the artiste, whose real
name is Ayo Balogun, does not underestimate the importance of
education.

''I don't regret stopping school for a bit because it did give me all
the time to push and work on my music. I'm definitely going back to
school. Education is very necessary and I hold it in high esteem.''

Just three years down the line, the 22-year-old-singer who fathered
his first child with a fan last year, constantly rakes millions of
bucks from gigs, world tours and album sales. Sounding every bit
prophetical, Wizkid confesses that he foresaw he was going to be a
successful singer.

"Yes I had hoped and dreamt for all this, but I didn't expect it would
happen this fast. I am 22 and I owe all my achievements to God. Yes I
am oftentimes overwhelmed by all I have achieved at my age and I stay
grateful because it keeps me going.''

When he launched his debut album in front of a capacity-filled hall at
the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, in August last year the young singer,
fondly called Wizzy, made history by becoming the youngest Nigerian
artiste to attract such a crowd to an album launch. That moment he
says, remains a career moment.

"I am always humbled and excited to perform with artistes I grew up
listening to.I am constantly overwhelmed.

"Performing at the HMV Apollo was an amazing experience for me.
Winning a MOBO, BET, Channel O award and the MTV Europe nomination
have definitely been highpoints.''

Up until the emergence of a rival singer, Davido, Wizkid held sway in
his class. Now facing competition from Omo Baba Olowo, he says he
never ever gets threatened.

"All the stories of beef and quarell between both of us are mere
rumours. Davido is my friend and I respect him.I don't consider him a
threat. We both make good music that people love.''

The female fans can no doubt have enough of the young singer who says
he knows where to draw the line.

Amidst laughter, he says, "I love all my fans, male and female. I try
to show my appreciation anyway I can.

"I am thankful for where I am today and I'm excited about what's
coming next for me. I respect and look up to my bros, Banky W, D'Banj
and 2face."

Wizkid no doubt, has a bright future and will not be quitting music
anytime soon.

"Music is my life, I can't stop making music but if I wasn't, maybe
I'd be a football player.''

On how he would love to be remembered, he keeps it simple. "As a man
who never gave up on his dreams and succeeded at everything he worked
hard to accomplish."

Alaafin of Oyo : Police Invites Monarch to police Station

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has described as 'desecration
of the sacred traditional institution' for the police to invite a
monarch to their station to make a statement.

Oba Adeyemi instead posited that the police should go to the palace of
the monarch to make enquiries.

He said this in reaction to the invitation of Sabiganna of Iganna, Oba
Soliu Oyemonla Azeez, by the police on the invasion of the farmlands
of his subjects by some Fulani herdsmen while speaking at the 3rd year
coronation anniversary of Sabiganna of Iganna, regarding the action as
ridiculous and insulting to the traditional institution of obaship.

According to Oba Adeyemi, "A situation where traditional rulers were
being called upon to come to police station to make statements is
ridiculous."

He said a police man should go to the Oba's palace to make enquiries
from him and not the other way round. "This kind of nonsense must
stop", he warned.

The traditional ruler also advised the Oyo State Government to
encourage the establishment of a bank for the people of Iganna in the
Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oke Ogun in Oyo State.

He stated that it was risky for the people living in the area to
travel about 25 kilometres to another town before they could deposit
or withdraw money.

Alaafin said the situation was a major challenge to the Deputy
Governor, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, a retired bank official.

While speaking, Chief Adeyemo stressed further that the call for the
establishment of the bank was necessary to save the residents from
armed robbery attacks.

He added that absence of a single bank in the whole of Iganna was an
indication that the town was lagging behind in the area of social and
infrastructural development.

Oba Adeyemi also tasked the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN
administration to relocate the local government headquarters from
Iwere-Ile back to Iganna where it was initially located.

Hillary Clinton to Step Down as Secretary of State Probably 'Days' After Inauguration

Hillary Clinton was pictured in Washington DC on Thursday after a
week out of the spotlight she did not answer questions on whether she
would run for president after she steps down following Obama's
inauguration in January.

She's back: Hillary Clinton was pictured in Washington DC on Thursday
after a week out of the spotlight Last week, she embarked on a tour of
the Balkans, meeting officials in Serbia, Albania, Croatia and Kosovo
- far away from the electoral fray as Barack Obama faced off with Mitt
Romney in a successful attempt to win four more years as President.

Rivals? Clinton could have been distancing herself from Obama to
prepare the ground for a 2016 run

The couple apparently voted together near their home in Chappaqua, New
York on Tuesday evening, but their trip to the polls was not
publicised or photographed.

Hillary finally resurfaced on Thursday, when she presided over a
ceremony to grant U.S, citizenship to children born abroad and adopted
by American parents.

She has repeatedly claimed that she will not run for President again
after her failed bid in 2008, and has added that she will not seek any
public office after leaving State.

However, many pundits are sceptical of her protestations, and the main
article this morning on Politico, a news website popular with
insiders, anointed her the frontrunner for the
Democratic presidential nomination in 2016.

Clinton's decision to stay out of the limelight could, therefore, have
been a hedging strategy designed to distance her from Obama in the
event that he lost.

Strangely, given her pivotal role in the Obama administration, Hillary
seems to have ended up being less important to the President than Bill
is.

The 42nd President, rather than his wife, was the first person Obama
phoned after Romney conceded defeat.

Now that Obama has been re-elected, some expect Mrs Clinton to grow
closer to him in an attempt to portray herself as part of a winning
team - although she may calculate that by 2016, Americans will be so
tired of him that she will have to present herself as the face of
change if she is to make it to the White House.

Her movements over the next weeks, months and years will doubtless be
carefully monitored to work out whether or not she is indeed
manoeuvring for a 2016 power grab.

Clinton to Step Down Probably 'Days' After Inauguration

Wizkid tells Tonto Dikeh to correct her spellings and tenses.

"Brush up your spellings," this was what the sensational artiste
popularly called Wizkid wrote on his Twitter yesterday retweeting on
the beautiful actress, Tonto Dikeh to correct her spellings and
tenses.

Fans of the versatile actress have seen this as an insult to Tonto
Dikeh on account that Wizkid is just a University drop out unlike
Tonto who is a Petrol Chemical Engneering graduate.

Though, the two have been twitter buddies for years, and contrary to
what is widely believed, they both continue to insist there's never
been any romance between them.

Well, Wizkid might just be severing ties with Tonto Dike who many feel
is fast becoming a 'nuisance' on the social network, Twitter Wizkid on
Tuesday, November 6 expressed his displeasure at Tonto's spelling
game.

This is what Tonto tweeted on her profile; Who eva said Succezz waz a
slow procezz waz mos defntly not talking abt Mii/Businez tycoon/A
petro/chemical engr / IAMNollywood *#IAMPOKO# Tlovethyself #I luv
TerryG.

And when someone jokingly explained to Wizzy, that Miss Dike was only
being trendy, he replied – 'thats that sh*t i don't like!'.

This is the response of Tonto''I get mad when a chick doesn't type
right…wtf is succezz?!', a somewhat infuriated @Wizkidayo tweeted.

Any ardent follower of Tonto Dike on the social network knows the
controversial actress replaces her 'S's with 'Z's.

Wizkid had earlier expressed his dissatisfaction with the actress
venturing into the world of music saying that 'she needs to chill.

Photos: Is this A DENTIST OR A KILLER?

I've been trying to decide if the man holding the equipment here is a
dentist or a cold blooded killer.lol

PHOTOS from Salawa Abeni's Daughter's 30TH Birthday Party

Salawa Abeni is one female music artiste that is adored in the
Nigerian music industry.

Her 'Senwele' style of music was the rave of the moment in the 90′s.
Her romance with Fuji music icon, General Kollington Ayinla also shot
her into limelight.

On October 14, 2012, Oriental Hotel was agog for the daughter of
Salawa as Candy 'Fabulous' Abeni celebrated her 30th birthday party
that day.

For those who graced the party, they had a lot to go home with. Part
of the gift items the celebrant gave her guest in a Louis Vuitton gift
bag were LV key holders, phone cases, cufflinks, mufflers and others.

Below are pictures from the party.

Rihanna, Seth Rogen and Snoop Dogg Tweet Support of Colorado's Marijuana Legalization

Rocky Mountain High indeed. In the wake of Colorado voters legalizing
the recreational use of marijuana on Election Day, several famous
folks have taken to Twitter to express their joy over the measure
getting passed.

"@9NEWS: Colorado becomes the first state in the country to legalize
marijuana. #Amendment64" #catchup," tweeted Rihanna.

And not surprising, Snoop Dogg and Seth Rogen, two guys whose names
are practically synonymous with the stuff, also couldn't contain their
excitement. "Shout out to Colorado," the rapper tweeted, while Rogen
actually took it once step further and wrote,

"I'm moving to Colorado." Of course, these three will be happy to know
that Colorado isn't the only place they can light up.

The state of Washington saw a similar measure get approved on Tuesday
as well. Although we're guessing they're probably already aware of
that by now.

MAN MARRIES SISTER-IN-LAW BEFORE HIS WIFE LYING DEAD IN HOSPITAL

A man in Bihar, India married his sister-in-law in the presence of the
dead body of his wife who lay in a postmortem room of a government
hospital after hanging herself from a ceiling fan on Wednesday.

Local media on Thursday reported that the incident took place at
Biharsharif town in Nalanda district of Bihar, 80km south of Patna,
capital of Bihar state.

According to reports, Pushpa Kumari, wife of Sujit Kumar from
Parasdiha village in the central Bihar's Nalanda district, committed
suicide at her in-laws' house on Wednesday.

Her body was then brought for postmortem at the local government hospital.

News of her death reached the victim's parents, who rushed to the
hospital and threatened to register a murder case against the in-laws
accusing them of forcing the girl to end her life.

The victim's parents reportedly then asked the in-law's family to
allow the widower to marry the victim's younger sister Rashmirathi,
which Sujit's family agreed to.

The story took a dramatic turn when the girl's parents asked the boy
to marry his sister-in-law then and there at the hospital.

Soon a packet of vermilion was brought from the market as the boy
married his sister-in-law by applying vermilion on her hair as the
dead body of his wife lay at the postmortem room of the hospital
apparently as a witness. [GN]

Fathia Balogun and Fuji star musician, Sulaimon “Malaika” Alao Adekunle are in hot romance

The news of entertainment personalities getting involved in a love
relationship shouldn't come as a surprise to people around the world
especially in our showbiz environment.

Many showbiz players have dated to the extent of signing life
contract. However, the new news that just filtered in from the
grapevine that star actress, Fathia Balogun and Fuji star musician,
Sulaimon "Malaika" Alao Adekunle are in hot romance is gradually
generating a lot of heat especially from close friends who are aware
of the union.

We authoritatively gathered that the two gifted showbiz personalities
are sailing together on a love boat at the moment.

Their romance is waxing stronger by the day although our sources
maintained that both Malaika and Fathia have been friends for many
years, however they moved to the next level by singing love tunes to
each other's ears.

Many could not come to terms with the romance because it is a known
fact that before now, the fuji artiste was in a love relationship with
Fathia's younger colleague, Sikiratu
Sindodo.

The love affair between Malaika and Sindodo weathered a storm not too
long ago when the latter took ill that almost terminated her life.

After she survived the illness with Malaika standing firm by her side
through the ordeal, they renewed the love affair and many thought it
would last forever- at least for now.

But before anyone knew what was happening, the good-looking fuji star
decided to embark on a love journey with the pretty ex-wife of Saidi
Balogun.

It was also gathered that both Malaika and Fathia have been friends
while Saidi Balogun was her husband but since Fathia's marriage
crashed, she has been searching for a
companion.

We gathered that Alao Malaika has been her confidant and adviser.
Besides, their relationship is very cordial as we learnt.

As a result of the relationship, Fathia Balogun has linked the Fuji
Music star with some shows in Ikorodu, where the actress resides. In
fact, it was learnt that Fathia Balogun invited Malaika to perform at
her son's birthday last month which was held in Ikorodu.

Though, the pretty actress has not said anything in the press since
the rumour started but Malaika has opened up that Fathia Balogun has
been her friend since she was dating Saidi Balogun.

"Well, Fathia Balogun has been my friend since. She is my friend till
now, Malaika said. Meanwhile, since Saidi and Fathia parted ways years
back, many moves have been made to reconcile them but all have proved
abortive.

Fathia has been linked with Corporate Pictures boss after she
separated from Saidi Balogun.

She has also been under pressure to settle down with a man which we
learnt has been the objective to hook up with the Fuji Star, Alayeluwa
Malaika.

Nevertheless, Malaika's romance with actress, Sikiratu Sindodo has
been on for almost five years now. And, he has not also denied it in
the press. We gathered that Fathia Balogun's new movie she is working
on currently would feature the Fuji Musician, sources said.

Culled from Global Excellence

SOUTH AFRICAN MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING THE DISCOVERY OF HIS NEPHEW’S GENITALS IN HIS WALLET

A 42-year-old is South African man has been arrested after he was
found to be carrying genitals in his wallet believed to be those of
his missing nephew.

According to South African police spokesperson who spoke to the BBC,
after his arrest, the man took officers to a forest in Eastern Cape
Province where a mutilated body was found.
The teenager's head, arms and legs had been chopped off and were found
not far from his torso, he said.

The man was questioned as he was suspected of involvement in the
disappearance of his 18-year-old nephew, who had gone missing from the
town of Ngcobo on Sunday.

The police spokesperson, Mzukisi Fatyela, said the genitals were found
packed inside the suspect's wallet. He said the motive for the killing
and mutilation was not known but an investigation was under way.

When asked whether it could be linked to a "muti" killing – when
witchdoctors use body parts in their potions – Mr Fatyela said:

"We can't say that with certainty at the moment but the police are
investigating all possibilities.

" Meanwhile, the arrested man is expected to appear in court on
Friday; and he is expected to be charged with murder.

Source: BBC

SEXY OMOTOLA JALADE IS THE HIGHEST GROSSING ACTRESS IN NOLLYWOOD

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde continues to prove that there is more to her
than her curve-ridden figure as she emerges biggest box-office actress
of the year.

The actress was recently honoured in the UK as the first-ever African
BEFFTA (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts) Film
Icon for her contribution to the film industry in Africa, Europe and
globally.

The year 2012 will be one in which the duo of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
and film maker Obi Emelonye won't forget in a hurry as the duo grabbed
the headlines in spectacular fashion judging by the quality of the
kind of jobs they both did.

The movie, Last Flight to Abuja produced and directed by award winning
Obi Emelonye first grabbed the headlines when it reportedly sold more
than 8million in its first week at the cinema!

Omotola's popularity and box-office credibility was put to test when
the movie, opened at the cinema. The premiere till date remains the
biggest premiere of any movie with six packed halls, a record no
premiere has beaten. Last Flight to Abuja also starred Hakeem Kae
Kazeem, Jim Iyke, Jide Kosoko and others.

Last Flight to Abuja is still showing at the cinema and it has already
grossed 24 million, thereby making it the highest box office earner
this year! No other movie has come close to this record so far.

It would be recalled that the same movie director produced Mirror Boy
a movie that made 18 million at the cinema..

The year 2012 has been incredible for super star, Omotola Jalade
Ekeinde; from being the highest paid actress to being the busiest on
locations of big budget movies, now famously called "the new
Nollywood" Omosexy has had a full calendar and bag as well.

It will be recalled that the sexy superstar starred in the acclaimed
Ties That Bind alongside Hollywood's Kimberley Elise, Kofi Adjorlolo,
ama K, Khareemar Aguiar among others..

Still in 2012 Omosexy as she's fondly called played the leading role
in the High budget Tarila Thompson's movie ,"Up Creek "still in post
production. She was also on call for Teco Benson's film "Blood on the
Lagoon" also in post production.

The multiple award winner thereafter went on to star in the movie
AMINA alongside British actor Wil Johnson and Vincent Regan , a movie
written, produced and directed by Christian Ashaiku, where she plays
the character of a woman suffering from mental disorder. The movie
recently premiered at the prestigious Empire Leicester square London
to great reviews.

As icing on the cake the actress was recently Honored As the First
ever African BEFFTA Film Icon for her contribution to the film
industry in Africa, Europe and globally. BEFFTA (Black Entertainment
Film Fashion Television and Arts) award is Europe's biggest award
ceremony celebrating achievements of black and ethnic personalities in
showbiz globally.

Omotola is a United Nation World Food Programme Ambassador and Amnesty
International Activist. The talented actress is a role model who gives
back to the youths through her own charity, Omotola Youth Empowerment
Programme (OYEP).

WHY ELDEE'S TRYBES RECORDS FIRED EVA ALORDIAH OVER EXCESSIVE DISAGREEMENTS

Like a celebrated victory, fast-rising female rapper, Eva Alordiah and
her ex-boss at Trybes Records, Eldee Da Don made their happiness known
publicly when the announcement of the signing was made on Twitter.

But barely five months later, the story has changed as things have
fallen apart because the centre could not hold anymore.
Some hours ago, the label, through a statement, announced the
termination of the contract between Eva and Trybes Records. Part of
the statement reads,

"Trybes Records and Eva Alordiah have agreed to terminate her
recording contract effective immediately.

"Trybes Records' vision is to discover and nurture the talents of our
artists while operating with purpose, valuing relationships with our
partners within the industry, and being persistent in creating and
releasing quality music.

"Unfortunately, over the past 5 months, Eva's vision has not aligned
with ours and thus, both parties have agreed to separate.

"We wish Eva the best in her future endeavours and plan on continuing
towards our goal of creating quality music for Nigeria and beyond."

According to what Nigeriafilms.com gathered, the major reason both
parties may have disagreed may be due to an alleged prolonged
disagreement between Eva and Trybes Records. Information reaching us
puts it that Eva has allegedly been too demanding while not meeting up
with her expectations by delivery quality works for the label.

We then further learnt that these became a big headache for the label
especially Eldee, who was said to have seen Eva as an artiste trying
to frustrate him, so, the decision to let her go her way in peace.

Nigeriafilms.com scooped that these disagreements started almost after
she put pen to papers with the label. Before parting ways with Trybes
Records, Eva didn't release any song or video under the label.

PHOTO: GIRL DRUGGED AND RAPED BY MAN SHE MET ON FACEBOOK

We published a story yesterday about how a student of the University
of Lagos narrowly escaped being raped by a man she met on Facebook,
she had to jump down a three storey building. You can read that story
HERE.

Now we have received a report that a similar incident has happened in
Kenya, only this time the man was successful in his act.

According to Daily Post Kenya:

The girl claims she met the man on Facebook and both arranged for a
friendly date after one month of lovey dovey inbox messages.

The man picked her up in a Range rover car and drove to upmarket
westlands for a drink. She decided to have red bull since that was
their first time of meeting and didn't want to leave a bad impression.

During their date, she excused herself and went to the loo, that was
when the man drugged the red bull she was drinking.

The girl only remembers being drowsy and someone dragging her to the
car. She was half awake but still weak when the man together with
other assailants raped her repeatedly. She lost count of the number of
times she was raped.

She only came back to her senses when good samaritans found her in
Umoja 2, Kenya in a very bad state.

The girl said her vagina was sore and couldn't walk properly.

She warns females to be very careful about the male friends they meet
on Facebook as not all of them have good intentions.

“We still have a very long journey ahead” – Wande Coal denies plan to set up record label

Sweet-voiced Wande Coal, is not leaving Mavins Records. The singer
and songwriter, has come out to dispel rumours that surfaced this
week, claiming that he was about to set up
his own record label.

"There have been no such plans, and I wish to remain in Mavin
Records," Wande Coal said in the statement, that was released on
Mavin's offical website.

"Mavin Records is my family and will always remain so. I want to thank
all my fans for continuing to support me. We still have a very long
journey ahead."

This is not the first time such stories have arisen. And at that
time, Wande Coal, released a single 'Been long you saw me',
specifically to address them. The artiste joined the defunct MoHits
Records in 2008.

HOME TICKER MOTHER NAMES HER TWINS BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY

A Kenyan mother has named her new-born twins after US President Barack
Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, the BBC reports.

Millicent Owuor, 20, gave birth to the twins in south-west Kenya on
the day Obama was re- elected.

A short distance from the hospital, at the Obama family's ancestral
village, people were celebrating his victory.

"I named the first twin Barack and the second one Mitt," Owuor was
quoted by Reuters as saying.

Owuor posed for photographers on Wednesday at the Siaya District
Hospital with her twin boys.

She said she had named her twins after the winning and losing US
presidential candidates in order to remember the day of the vote,
Kenya's Standard newspaper reports.

The US president's father was born in Kenya and his step-grandmother,
Sarah Obama, still lives in the village of Kogelo.

The residents of Kogelo sang and danced after Obama was declared the
winner. "The reason why he has won is because God has given it to
him," said Sarah Obama, who turns 90 this year.

"Secondly, he has got the knowledge to love all people, he doesn't
have the knowledge of division, that is why he has won." Barack Obama
senior died in a road accident in
Kenya in 1982.

Source: BBC

UCHE JOMBO TO PREMIERE 'A MOTHER'S FIGHT' DECEMBER

Star actress, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez will be premiering the movie, A
Mother's Fight in her hometown, Abiriba, on December 24.

It was directed by Ike Nnebue, and it features Uche Jombo-Rodriguez,
Bobby Obodo, Kiki Omeili, Uche Nnanna, Ejike Ibedilo, and Prince
Nwafor.

The Story
Ngozi's journey of the tradition she can't change or accept, in a
place where women are seen not heard. This is not your everyday story.

It is a story of a woman who will take on men and much more for her
girls. Ngozi's world is turned upside down with the shocking news of
her husband's sudden death but this is just the beginning as she is
faced with a bigger fight. The truth stops where tradition and custom
begin.

This is a mother's fight for that which is right and ultimately for
her daughters.

It is an Uche Jombo and You (UJAY) foundation initiative as part of
its community service via the first screening in Abiriba.

The movie is not waging war against the traditions and customs that
have existed for hundreds of years. Nevertheless it is creating a
proactive consciousness in the minds of people that a better life
tomorrow starts with a well thought out plan today.

DINO MELAYE HAS NO HONOUR OR COMMON DECENCY – NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA

Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance Dr Mrs
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is definitely one of those who are presently not
happy with former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Dino
Melaye.

However, this time around, it has nothing to do with the impregnation
of any Yoruba movie actress or maybe so.

Following a protest by demonstrators at the Federal Ministry of
Finance, calling for the resignation of Okonjo-Iweala, the office of
the minister, through her Senior Special Assistant, Paul C Nwabuikwu,
has released a press statement lambasting Dino Melaye whom, it
believed, is responsible for the protest.

The release reads in part:

"Earlier today, a disreputable former member of the House of
Representatives, Mr Dino Melaye brought a handful of demonstrators to
the Federal Ministry of Finance who conducted themselves in an unruly
manner…

We have it on good authority that Mr Melaye's group was sponsored by
some of the indicted oil barons who are currently being investigated
and prosecuted for subsidy fraud.

Their allegation to wrong subsidy payments made by the Ministry is a
mere ruse to conceal their true motives.

"The Melaye demonstration was ostensibly to call for the resignation
of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance
who is well known for fighting the fraudulent oil barons whose names
were published by the Federal Ministry of Finance for various breaches
of the subsidy regime…

Nigerians are, of course, not deceived by the antics of Mr Melaye who
has no known pedigree as a civil society activist or even a reputation
for honour or common decency."

CHELSEA BAN RACIST FAN

Gavin Kirkham was arrested on Monday after being identified on social
networking websites following the game last Wednesday, and he was held
on suspicion of a racially aggravated Section 4a Public Order Act
offense before being bailed until Nov. 29.

Chelsea were keen to stress that the 28-year-old Kirkham holds no
membership with the club.

"Chelsea Football Club has banned a 28-year-old man from Stamford
Bridge pending the conclusion of a police investigation into a
possible racially aggravated public order offense," a Chelsea
spokesman said.

"The man is not a current Chelsea FC season ticket-holder or member.
Chelsea is co-operating fully with the police as they carry out their
investigation."

The man was arrested on Monday after attending a West London police
station by appointment

ARISE Magazine Fashion Week Lagos in March 2012.

Ghanaian fashion label Duaba Serwa was one of the new wave of African
design talent that received Pan-African attention after showing at the
ARISE Magazine Fashion Week Lagos in March 2012.

Since then, the label has rocked the runway at the 2012 Ghana Fashion
& Design Week and also the Mercedes Benz Africa Fashion Week in
Johannesburg just a few weeks ago.

The label's collection for Spring/Summer 2013 is "Preciosa".
Like the name of the collection projects, the ready to wear collection
features a mix of gems – dresses, jackets and skirts.

View the lookbook below

Find out more about Duaba Serwa –
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DUABA-SERWA/186312377635

Credits
Photography: Sefa Nkansa and Ofoe Amegavie for Shooting the Breeze
Model: Nicola Sackey
Make Up: Looks by Asiakie
Shoes: Mo Saique

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21 YEAR OLD UNILAG STUDENT “JUMPS FROM THIRD FLOOR OF 1004″ TO ESCAPE RAPE BY FACEBOOK FRIEND

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is reporting that a 21 Year Old
University of Lagos student was "allegedly pushed down from the third
floor of the multi-storey building in Lagos, following a disagreement
with a man she met on the social network, Facebook" while the CSP
Fayoade Adegoke, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bar Beach,
Victoria Island where the incident was reported, confirms that in the
official police report, the victim alleges that she jumped from the
third floor to escape being raped.

The victim "sustained multiple injuries, including a pelvis fracture,
and was undergoing surgery at the General Hospital, Marina, Lagos, on
Tuesday."

The UNILAG  linguistics student was named in the news report but BN
has chosen not to republish her name.

Here is an excerpt of her story from the NAN Report;

"She met the young man through the social media, barely a week before
the Nov. 1 incident.

She told NAN that the 26-year-old man (names withheld) last Wednesday
invited her to a night club in Apapa from where they ended up in his
family home at 1004 Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos.

She noted that the young man had earlier talked about sex on phone
prior to the outing but she told him she was menstruating.

The victim said that on getting to the house, the man tore her dress
and tried to rape her.

According to the victim, the man thereafter pushed her down from the
third floor of the building because she refused to have sex with him.

When contacted, the mother of the young man, who was at home on the
night of the incident, however, told NAN that she was not aware of
what happened, saying that she slept around 10 p.m., wile the
disageement between the couple started much later.

The mother, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that she paid part of the
hospital bill immediately after the victim was admitted, and even
tried to transfer her to a private hospital.
"I took her as our own daughter and so, I can do anything that will
make her recover quickly," she added.

She insisted that her preliminary inquiry indicated that victim was
not pushed by her son as alleged, but that she jumped on her own in
the ensuing scuffle.

When contacted, CSP Fayoade Adegoke, the Divisional Police Officer
(DPO) of Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos, told NAN that the victim
wrote in her statement to the police that she jumped on her own, in
order to escape being raped.

Adegoke said that he ordered his men to convey the victim to the
hospital immediately after he was informed of the incident by night
security guards in the area.

The DPO said that the suspect was released on bail, pending further
investigation into the matter."

There are several disturbing questions and issues that are raised by
this incident and news story.

Why is the victim named and the accused's name is withheld? Why does
the accused's mother have access to the victim?

The victim has released contradictory statements – she reported that
she jumped to escape to the Police and that she was pushed to the
press whether the victim jumped or was pushed off the building, it
illustrates the severity of the crime.

The crime allegedly occurred in the accused's parents' house while
they were home! What does this say about our value system?

In February 2012, Susan Yusuf of SuzyQ was murdered and her killer
jumped to his death in 1004, a disturbing pattern seems to be emerging
from the popular condomium complex.

Absolutely noone deserves to be raped, even if sex was discussed on
the phone and a nightclub was visited.

After, the tragic Cynthia Osokogu, we advise young women and men to be
wise about who they interract with online and how they transition
those relationships into the real world.

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