Justice Kutugi Appointed Chairman Of National Conference

President Goodluck Jonathan today appointed former Chief Justice of Nigeria Idris Lego Kutugi as the Chairman of the proposed National Conference. Former Minister of External Affairs,Bolaji Akinyemi was also appointed as the Vice Chairman. Dr Valeria Azinge is the Secretary.

Snake eats crocodile in battle at Australian lake

A snake has defeated a crocodile in an epic five-hour battle at a lake in Australia which left onlookers shocked as the python slowly devoured its prey.

The clash between a large water python and a three-foot fresh water crocodile occurred at Lake Moondarra near Mount Isa, a remote town in the north-west of the state of Queensland.

In remarkable images captured by Tiffany Corlis, a local who was watching on, the python can be seen strangling and eating the crocodile, whose outline can then be seen inside the snake.

Ms Corlis said the crocodile tried to fight but was no match for the python.

"(The crocodile) was fighting at the start, it was trying to keep its head out of water and survive,” she told ABC News. “But as the morning progressed you could tell both of them were getting a little weaker as the struggle was going on, finally the croc sort of gave in."

Ex-Super Eagles player, Kanu Nwankwo undergoes another heart surgery

Ex- Super Eagles striker and Olympic Gold medalist, Kanu Nwankwo has again undergone a heart surgery in the US.

The talented footballer who played in Holland, Italy and England in his active days underwent a corrective surgery over the weekend at a Cleveland Hospital in Ohio.

Reports say the surgery was carried out during one of his normal yearly routine medical checks at the hospital following the 1997 heart surgery at the same hospital.

While speaking on the UNICEF Ambassador’s condition, Pastor Onyebuchi Abia, the coordinator of the Kanu Heart Foundation confirmed the success of the surgery adding that the former Super Eagles captain has since left the intensive care unit, ICU of the hospital.

“He’ll be back home in a few days time’’, Abia said in a statement.

‘’I spoke with him Sunday afternoon and he confirmed he’s in a stable condition.

Lupita Nyong’o wins Oscar for best supporting actress (PHOTOS)

Last night Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyong'o won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her first feature film. Her very first! Congrats Lupita, you definitely deserve an Oscar for that powerful performance as Patsy in 12 Years A Slave.

"When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child, that no matter where you're from, your dreams are valid" Lupita said during her acceptance speech,


Best Picture -12 Years A Slave

Best Director - Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity)

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Matthew McConaughey

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club)

Best Actress in a Supporting Role- Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years A Slave)

Best Animated Feature - Frozen

Best Live Action Short Film - Helium (Anders Walter, Kim Magnusson)

Best Visual Effects
Gravity (Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, Dave Shirk, Neil Corbould)

Best Film Editing
Gravity (Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Sanger)

Best Sound EditingGravity (Glenn Freemantle)
Best Original Score
Gravity (Steven Price)

Best Original Screenplay
Her (Spike Jonze)


Best Make-up and Hairstyling
Dallas Buyers Club (Adruitha Lee, Robin Mathews)

Best Animated Short Film
Mr. Hublot (Laurent Witz, Alexandre Espigares)

Best Documentary Feature
20 Feet from Stardom

Foreign Language Film
The Great Beauty, Italy

Best Costume Design
Catherine Martin, The Great Gatsby

Best Cinematography
Gravity (Emmanuel Lubezki)

Best Production Design
The Great Gatsby (Catherine Martin, Beverley Dunn)

Best Documentary Short Subject
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life

Best Original Song
Let It Go (Frozen)

Best Adapted Screenplay
12 Years a Slave (John Ridley)

Best Sound Mixing
Skip Lievsay, Niv Adirj, Christopher Benstead and Chris Munro (Gravity)

Congratulobiaa: Man City wins Capital One Cup

It all started well for Sunderland.

Fabio Borini put the Black Cats 1 – 0 up after just nine minutes with a goal set up by Adam Johnson.

Manager Gus Poyet celebrated from the touchline, arms outstretched.

But, in the second half, two Manchester City goals in two minutes ended the dreams of bringing a major trophy back to Wearside for the first time in 40 years.

Yaya Toure scored at 54 minutes with a shot 30 yards from the goal into the top corner.

Two minutes later, Samir Nazri put Pellegrini's men ahead.

And in the 89th minute, Jesus Navas sealed the win for the favourites.

Final score: Sunderland 1 – 3 Manchester City.

Sad News: Girl raped by 3 Students in Kwara

Justice might have finally come the way of a young girl who was gang raped by 6 of her fellow students at the Kwara State College of Health and Technology, Offa.

The victim was said to have been drugged by the boys before they proceeded to have their dastardly way with her.

The police have arrested 3 out of the 6 suspects who were said to have had forceful intercourse with the hapless girl until she lost consciousness.

The Tribune reports:

Parading the suspects to journalists in Ilorin on Friday, the state Commissioner of Police, Ambrose Aisabor, said the female student was drugged by the six suspects before they raped her "mercilessly until she became unconscious."

Aisabor, who said that the victim had been admitted at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Ilorin for treatment, assured that the remaining three suspects who were at large would be apprehended and brought to book alongside their arrested colleagues.

The police boss said items recovered at the scene of the incident included three used condoms, a bottle of Ponche liquor, one red lady's pants, a pair of lady's shoes and one Samsung handset belonging to the victim.

Aisabor also said that the command recovered a Toyota Camry car with registration number LND 857 AR snatched from Ibadan by an armed robbery gang and arrested a member of the gang.

He added that the command also recovered a Daf Truck with registration number FST 484 XC loaded with 36 tons of iron rods which was hijacked by some suspected criminals.

He said the suspects, on discovering that they could not penetrate the tight security placed in and around the state, fled and abandoned the truck.

Breaking News: MIKEL OBI AND GENEVIEVE NNAJI CO-STAR IN NEW MOVIE.

Guess what?...Guess who?....Chelsea football star, Mikel Obi has made his Nollywood debut.

Weeks after photos surfaced online, showing the Nigerian soccer star with Genevieve in South Africa, we can now confirm that Mikel was actually in SA to star in an inspirational new movie alongside superstar actress Genevieve Nnaji.

The new movie is titled The Journey, and we can confirm it's sponsored by Nigeria's leading malt brand Amstel Malta. 

The Journey centres on the superstars' journey to success; how they started out, the story of their challenges and the glory of where they are now.

The movie is to be premiered at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards on the 8th of March, 2013.

Going by the trailer, this movie is definitely a must-watch. Kindly follow the links below to watch the movie trailer:
http://youtu.be/Tx-UFA-CPrk 
http://youtu.be/UZlzLBf95Ag

Seun Kuti drops Zombie video for IMF ft. M1

In a rendition reminiscent of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s song International Thief Thief (ITT), Seun, his son has released visuals for his song upbraiding the financial behemoth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The song which is taken from his album, Dead Prez. sees Seun channeling his inner Zombie in a creative video directed by Jerome Bernard.

Watch the video below and tell us what you think.

This is Bad: Parents jailed for cutting 10-year-old son’s fingers (Viewer Discretion)

A couple has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment each with no labour by a court in Ghana for cutting the finger tips of their 10-year old son as punishment for stealing coins and meat in their  soup.

The couple,  Morrison Adenkor and Angelina Adeti were found guilty of causing harm to their 10 year old son.

The maximum  sentence which was  prescribed by the law is 10 years’ imprisonment but factors such as considering if they were first time offenders were looked upon which reduced their sentence to 6 moths each.

Graphic Online reports

Event: Exclusive Screening of the film "When is it enough"

Its the  EXCLUSIVE screening of the film

"WHEN IS IT ENOUGH".

Starring STELLA DAMASUS & GINA CASTEL

Directed by DANIEL ADEMINOKAN

Date: March 28th, 2014

Venue: Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10004

Time: 4:30pm (all guests must be seated in the cinema at 5:15pm)

This event is STRICTLY BY INVITATION.

Kindly email the word "ATTEND" to info@danielademinokan.com to receive your e-invites & confirm you will attend.

Click to see trailer: http://youtu.be/n3jJzBp2eX8

This film will change your life forever! Guaranteed!!

Hilarious Video: Nkechi Better than Genevieve Nnaji? (Watch Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1Z3fkGUOuU#t=16

‘D’BANJ IS STILL VERY MUCH WITH KANYE WEST’ – TONY NWAKALOR, D’BANJ’S MANAGER.

There have been rumours that the deal between Eja Nla and Yeezy was over after he recently removed G.O.O.D Music from his Twitter bio which raised eyebrows but his (D’Banj) Manager has come out to clear the air on the deal.


Some people even claimed that the partnership got bitter since what D’banj could gain from it was Kanye’s appearance on the Oliver Twist video, a verse in the Scapegoat remix and a not more than three seconds appearance in the Mercy video.

In a chat with Saturday Beats, D’banj’s manager, Tony Nwakolor, claimed the news was false. He said.:
“It is a lie that D’banj has left G.O.O.D music. He changed his bio on his twitter account and people started forming all sorts of story. He is still with Kanye West,”

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NIGERIA’S CENTENARY AWARDS: QUEEN ELIZABETH II AND ALL THE WINNERS | SEE FULL LIST.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday night decorated seven living former Nigerian Heads of State and Presidents with the centenary awards at the banquet hall of the Presidential Villa.

The decorated leaders are Yakubu Gowon, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Alhaji Shehu Shagari and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. Others are Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan and Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar. Six late Nigerian Heads of State were honoured post-humously.

The recipients of the post-humous award are Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi, Gen. Murtala Mohammed, Gen. Sani Abacha and Alhaji Musa Yar’Adua.

POPE FRANCIS OPENS FACEBOOK PAGE.

The Vatican is about to unveil a Facebook page for Pope Francis, as part of its strategy to expand the Catholic Church’s presence on social media, according to reports yesterday.
The pope already has nine different-language profiles on Twitter, attracting more than 12 million followers.

His predecessor, Benedict XVI, opened the accounts in December 2012.
“Francis will soon have his very own profile on the world’s favourite social network.”

“ The Vatican is just working on some final technical aspects before the Pope’s Facebook page is made visible to the public,” specialised website Vatican Insider said.

The Vatican was not immediately available for comment.
The report added that IT experts are working to prevent offensive or inappropriate messages appearing on the pope’s Facebook page before it is opened to the public.
In January, Francis said that the internet can help spread God’s message, noting that it offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity

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I no see am o : Rihanna bares her bare breasts in see-through top (see photos)

The singer bared her bare boobs in a sheer black top with nothing on underneath as she attended Balmain's Paris Fashion Week after-show party yesterday night.

I no see am ooooo! you dey see am?

Good News: Comedian Elenu and wife welcome baby boy (PHOTOS)

Comedian Elenu and his wife Chinwe welcomed a son this afternoon (Nigerian time) at San Ramon Regional Medical Centre in California, USA. The couple, who got married in June 2013, have named their new bundle of joy Jaden Olamide Akinlami. Big congrats to them...

Big brother Africa's Melvin Oduah, Actress Tana Adelana and OAP Kaylah to host Pearl Look 2014

The 2014 edition of the Pearl Look comes up on March 1st. This year's edition of the fashion and modelling competition is expected to have Fashion designer, Yvonne Nwosu, International Model; Jane Celiers and Celebrity Photographer; Reze Bonna as judges.

Big brother Africa's Melvin Oduah, Actress Tana Adelana and OAP Kaylah are expected to host the event with designers; Mon Ami, Frank Osodi, Weizdhurm Franklyn, Rough and Mikinda Couture are penciled to showcase their designs with special performances by Zambian act; Sulu from big brother Africa and various Nigerian acts.

The winner of the Best Runway model will go away with Free trip to South Africa, work permit with Ice Models Management in South Africa, a contract worth N2.5million Naira or more in a year and more prizes while the Pearl look beauty queen walks away with 1 Million Naira and other prizes.

Date: Saturday, 1st Of March 2014.
Time: Red Carpet @5PM. | Main Show starts @ 6PM

Venue: The Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Expressway, Lagos.

Ticket Prices: VVIP 65K, VIP 15K, REGULAR 5K.

Tickets are available on  the Website www.pearllook.com or Call 08098809090 | 07057111157

Pearl Look 2014 is powered By Tokad International and supported by Sky Vodka, Arik Air, Ice Model South Africa And Kg's Marine, Japan.

NollyWood Actor Jide Kosoko Escaped Death

Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko was lucky to escape death on Wednesday, February 26th, 2014, while driving around the Ikeja Shopping Mall, his car lost control due to brake failure and it was a miraculous survival for the former president of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (ANTP)

He was helped medically by the Emergency unit of 7-Up with the kind support of LASTMA officials. He did not suffer any major injury neither was there a casualty but the car was badly damaged, just few weeks ago the actor celebrated his 60th birthday anniversary.

A statement has been released which reads "This is to say a big thank you to all concerned about Prince Jide Kosoko and to confirm that he is in sound health after God saved him from an auto crash at Alausa, Ikeja, yesterday…he is in sound health, having sustained no injury from the mishap. Please disregard any unhealthy rumour."

elDee, Dele Momodu, Reno Omokri, Omojuwa, Others Set for New Media Africa Symposium

The New Media Africa Symposium and Awards ceremony will take place on March 7, 2014 in Lagos. Shortlisted applicants, jury members and other leading communication professionals from across the continent will gather for what will be both a fantastic networking opportunity and a celebration of Africa's finest PR achievements.

Africa's largest gathering of digital marketers, tech media Professionals, bloggers, podcasters, web TV producers, and social business leaders: New Media Symposium 2014!

New Media is increasingly playing a key role in the messaging process of key players in business, government and at even private levels. What used to be an appurtenance is now a necessity for brands that care about how they are perceived. While the use of these tools and forms of communication have become the norm for the most forward-looking organizations, it has become crucial to celebrate those who are not only doing it well but doing it differently without losing their brand essence and same time discuss the Beginning of the Internet: Surveillance, Censorship, and the Future of New Media in Africa," asks scholars, activists, journalists and online professionals to consider the past, present, and possible futures of the Internet as a force for good in Africa.

We are set to hold this corporate event at the ballroom, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos


Attire for the Symposium & Awards Ceremony will be "business casual" or "Cocktail attire".


To get an invite kindly contact:
Ify +2348074790920
Website: www.broadawards.com
Twitter: @broadawards
Facebook: Broad Awards

DOWNLOAD Mavin Record's Korede bello (@koredebello) --- African Princess (Prod by @DonJazzy)

In addition to the recently signed acts on your favourite record label Mavin Records, Don Jazzy unveils yet another signing "Korede Bello" to the Mavin 2.0 squad

The young soul sensational singer christened "Korede Bello" is ready to take you on a good music spree.  His songs are often times straight from the heart. Often inspired by his environment, sometimes hilarious but with a deeper meaning which documents the struggle of a young African trying to achieve his dreams. The Mass Communication student is a victim of Leap year, thats why today is a special birth day to officially welcome his first single from Mavin Records.

Apart from his euphony prowess, he is best known for his guitar performances and his ability to move any size of crowd. His fast growing female fans call him the ultimate lover boy cos of his soft sweet vocals and also his looks.

Africa, lets welcome Korede Bello as Mavin presents his first official single called "African Princess". A passionate song dedicated to those in love but also celebrates the African woman's awesomeness.

Korede Bello together with Di Ja and Reekado Banks are fully ready to team up the with the resistless Mavin squad.

DOWNLOAD SONG HERE