Bayelsa State Government Honours Abacha Eldest Son With The Highest Title In Ijaw Land

THE Bayelsa State Government yesterday honoured Mohammed Abachawith the highest title in Ijaw land. Mohammed Abacha is the eldest surviving son of  former military dictator the late General Sani Abacha.

The title bestowed on him is the “Izon Ebidouwei of Ijawland.” The title means “One who seeks the good of Ijawland”.

WATCH: Nicki Minaj Threatening Mariah Carey With Violence At American Idol Audition

Tension heated up at “American Idol” auditions in North Carolina on Tuesday when Nicki Minaj reportedly threatened to “knock out” fellow judge Mariah Carey.In the video below, Minaj can be heard saying, “I told them, I’m not f**king with her f**kin’ highness over there.”

How An Abuja Driver Tricked A 16-Year-Old Mother Into Marriage Only To Sells Her Baby For N500,000

Peace Asugwo is a teenage mother whose grandmother, Antonia, felt had disgraced the family by getting pregnant out of wedlock. An indigene of Agwa Village in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, she was impregnated by her boyfriend, one Johnson.  Luckily for her, an Abuja-based driver, Mr. Kingsley Linus, was willing to marry her; even though at 16 years, she already had a month-old baby boy.

Photos From Stephanie Okereke-Linus 32nd Birthday Bash

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus celebrated her 32nd birthday yesterday in the company of  husband, friends and loved ones.
Enjoy More photos after the cut:

How To Participate In The FACE OF PEACE AFRICA Beauty Pageant

Can you champion a course for Global peace in Africa? 

Do you crave to make a positive impact in the society? 

Then register today to be part of the maiden edition of face of peace Africa holding in Abuja, Nigeria. 

Prizes to be won include: 

Venus And Serena Williams Live In Lagos From 30th October, 2012

 As part of a planned African Tour, International Tennis champions, Serena and Venus Williams are scheduled to visit Lagos from Tuesday 30 October to Friday 2, November 2012 as part of the first leg of the recently launched ‘Breaking the Mould’ (BTM) campaign, a women’s empowerment initiative that has already garnered international support.

Uti Uwachuckwu Issues Warning To Rumour Mongers

For some time now, some websites and blogs ( not Obehi Okoawo's Blog) have been busy saying some really funny stuffs about BBA star and Actor, Uti Uwachuckwu. The actor has issued a note of warning  via his Twitter handle and Facebook page to them. Read his warning below:

Updates On The Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State Killings

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
Investigations have commenced on the brutal killings of at least 26 people in an attack on a off-campus student hostel of the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State
Most victims were students called out by name by the gunmen, police said. A resident said the attackers went from door-to-door, shooting or stabbing.
It is unclear who is responsible.

The Fight Between Tonto Dikeh And Her Fans On Twitter

Trouble started when the actress disclosed on her Twitter handle that she can't wait to share her new song with her fans. Before you could say 'JACK' the beautiful and very controversial came under serious criticism and lampooning.

Presidency Blames President Goodluck Jonathan’s Independence Anniversary 'Lie' On A Newspaper Article

In an attempt to salvage President Goodluck Jonathan’s integrity after a PREMIUM TIMES investigation revealed that the president lied on a claim he made in his independence anniversary broadcast to the nation, the Federal Government on Tuesday said the president‘s claim was based on “notorious facts” provided in a newspaper article.

The presidency, in a statement released this morning, said the president‘s claim was based on “notorious facts” published by Nigeria’s BusinessDay newspaper.

Read the full text in the screenshot, below obtained from the Federal Ministry Of Information's Website:

Hilarious Video: Flytime TV Asks Celebrities The Meaning Of The Word ‘PENULTIMATE’

Watch this very hilarious video of your favourite celebrity crashing on FlytimeTV “Word Of The Day’ with funny Radio Personality Lolo1.

The Word in question is, ‘PENULTIMATE’. You won't believe it until you watch it.

Watch the hilarious video after the cut:

Oba Of Benin Presents Gifts To Tuface, Uti And Others (PHOTOS)

The Benin Royal Monarch, Oba Erediauwa has been described as a king, who, against all odds of rapid modernity and invasion, has been able to sustain his kingdom’s cultural heritage.

This was disclosed by the Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Chief D.U. Edebiri while speaking on behalf of the Monarch on the occasion organised by Image Lifter “celebrating the culture preserver at the Oba’s palace Benin City.

Cossy Orjiakor Receives Threats From Her Tenant

Nollywood actress and singer, Cossy Orjiakor is reporting an alleged threat to her life by a tenant's brother who stole her laptop.
Read her tweets reporting the threats below:

Shakira Is Expecting A Baby Boy

Shakira has revealed that she and boyfriend Gerard Pique are expecting a baby boy.

The “She Wolf” singer announced that she is pregnant with her and Pique’s first child in September, but she has now confirmed the gender on a German television interview.

LADY Gaga Spotted In Safety Pin Dress (PHOTOS)

LADY Gaga flashes her underwear in a tiny black dress barely held together with safety pins.

Gaga  in Milan last night, treated onlookers to the sight of her black pants, bare tummy and a side view of her tattooed thigh.

Businessman Sues Airtel For N2 Billion Over Non-Delivery Of Sms

Airtel has been taken to court by an Ibadan-based businessman, Mr. Wole Abisoye, for non-delivery of short messages services (SMS).

He is claiming N2 billion as damages for the non-delivery of the text messages as “a breach of the defendant’s obligation to him”.

Court Orders CBN To Declare Cash And Assets Seized From Cecilia Ibru

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, this morning ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to declare the total cash and properties recovered from the former Chief Executive Officer of Oceanic Bank, Mrs.Cecilia Ibru, within 72 hours.

UK Set To Deport A Gay Nigerian Asylum Seeker Who Fled Nigeria 8 Years Ago

UK authorities are insisting on deporting a gay Nigerian asylum seeker, despite him facing a possible death sentence and a campaign to let him stay in Bradford

UK authorities are insisting on deporting a gay Nigerian asylum seeker, despite him facing a possible death sentence and a campaign to let him stay in Bradford.
Olalekan M Ayelokun fled eight years from Nigeria eight years ago to escape persecution because of his sexuality.

Whitney Houston's Family Goes To Court To Stop Bobbi Kristina From Accessing Mother's Inheritance

Whitney Houston’s family is reported to have gone to court, in an attempt to prevent Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina accessing her inheritance.

Since Whitney’s death the Houston family has questioned Bobbi’s behavior, from her dating her foster brother, to deciding to star in her own reality TV show.

VIDEO: Henry Okah In Court In South Africa

Henry Okah is suspected of masterminding two car bombs in Nigeria's capital that killed more than 10 people in 2010.

The trial of Henry Okah, the Nigerian terror suspect accused of masterminding two car bombings in Nigeria's capital Abuja two years ago, has begun at a Johannesburg court in South Africa.

Over 20 Students Killed In Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State

At least 20 people, mostly students, have been killed by unknown gunmen in Mubi, north-eastern Nigeria, a police source has told the BBC.
The attack happened at a student hostel away from the Federal Polytechnic Mubi campus, the source said.
A lecturer told the BBC that more than 40 students had been killed but there has been no official comment.

Red Carpet Photos From The Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012

This year’s highly anticipated edition of the Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012 (EMLN) took place on the 29th of September 2012, at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The grand show saw the crème de la crème in Nigeria attend to support and watch the 20 finalists (10 Male and 10 Female) strut the runway.

Now people know that to get on the carpet you must look stunning or good or you would be lampooned to high heavens. Check out a few pictures of those who came.

Enjoy the red carpet photos after the cut:

Basketmouth Gives Reasons For New Look

Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth recently changed his looks  from his regular full dreads to dreadlocks Mohawk (a hairstyle in which, both sides of the head are shaven, leaving a strip of noticeably longer hair in the center)  after 8 years. The Top Comedian claims that he decided to change his looks partially because of his wife of two years,  Elsie Uzoma.
Hear Him:

Happy Birthday To Stephanie Onyekachi Linus

Happy Birthday to the very beautiful Stephanie Onyekachi Linus. MFR  (nee Okereke), who was born on the 2nd of October 1982.

Stephanie Onyekachi Linus  is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002.

Political Office Holders Will No Longer Be Conferred With Honorary Degrees... VCs

Henceforth, political office holders are no longer to be conferred with honorary doctorate degrees, the Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities has said.

“3 Out Of 10 Nigerian Men Are Not Biological Fathers Of Their Children”...DNA Expert

This is quite an interesting revelation because all over the world, issue of asserting the paternity of a child is a very dicey one and has caused many surprises for men who thought they were the biological fathers of their children. It must be very heartbreaking for a man to think that he is the biological father of a child but after carrying out a DNA test, it proves otherwise.

In a recent interview with The Nation, a DNA expert gave some interesting statistics about the paternity of Nigerian men, saying that three out of every ten Nigerian men are not the biological fathers of their kids!

Continue to read more:

President Goodluck Jonathan Lied In Independence Anniversary Broadcast... Premium Times

This is one issue that is gradually generating a lot of controversies since our dear president delivered his Independence Day Anniversary speech yesterday the 1st of October 2012.

According to Premium Times, President Jonathan lied in his Independence day anniversary broadcast.

In their words:

President Jonathan lied that Transparency International has endorsed and commended his administration’s war against corruption.

New Video Release: ICE PRINCE - ABOKI

Chocolate City presents Aboki, Ice Prince Zamani's first single after his much acclaimed E.L.I album. This song was produced by Chopstix of the Grip Boiz City, and was directed by the talented Phil Lee in Los Angeles. Ice Prince has been a success since his signing. His hit album has brought him accolades far and wide and earned him a nomination at the BET AWARDS in 2011. He is set to headline his first live gig in the UK on October 4, 2012.

Watch the video after the cut:

Nollywood Actress, Dorothy Njamanze Beaten-Up In Abuja By Army Officers

The assault on Nollywood actress/activist, Dorothy Njamanze by men of the Nigerian Army Force is rather cruel and brutal. 

The beautiful activist, was assaulted some days back and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed Abuja hospital. She recounted her sad and hurtful ordeal in the full text below:

Her Ordeal After The Cut:

Brazil's' "Miss BumBum" Pageant (PHOTOS)

Last years' winners

IT'S rear of the year - Brazilian style - at the "Miss BumBum" pageant.

The hugely popular contest involves 27 of Brazil's peachiest backsides fighting it out for the title of best bottom.

Enjoy more photos after the cut:

PHOTOS: J Martins Champagne Birthday Party

Award winning Nigerian artiste and producer, J Martins added another year to his age on Saturday, September 29th  2012. And some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry came all out to support J Martins on his Champagne Birthday party. Guests at his birthday bash include Jude Okoye, PSquare, Terry G, AY the Comedian, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro, Chris of Big Brother Africa, Gini, Orezi, Tunde Ednut, Jedi, Efa and others.

Enjoy more photos after the cut:

How A 42-Year-Old Nigerian Allegedly Smuggled Children Into The UK Before Threatening Them With Witchcraft To Become Prostitutes

A Nigerian recycling worker allegedly smuggled young children into Britain before brainwashing them with African witchcraft to try and force them into prostitution. 

Robert Pattinson Named The Sexiest Man In The World

TWILIGHT hunk Robert Pattinson has been named the sexiest man in the world.

The actor, 26, beat Thor star Tom Hiddleston and Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Depp, who were second and third respectively.

Nigerian Couple Jailed In The UK For Trying To Claim £3.8m Benefits Using 1,400 Identities

A Nigerian couple who tried to claim £3.8million in an ‘eye-watering’ benefits scam using 1,400 stolen identities have been jailed for a total of almost 10 years. 

 Adeola Thomas, 38, assisted by his partner, Abimbola Abiola, 34, managed to pocket £87,000 after submitting almost 2,500 handwritten applications for tax credits and benefits.

Amazing Story Of How Beauty Queen Woke-Up To Find Her Skull Bulging Out Of Her STOMACH

A former beauty queen who had a quarter of her skull removed and then stored in her stomach for six weeks after a near-fatal fishing accident has revealed her shock as she woke to find her a portion of her head missing. Surgeons removed the rear quarter of Jamie Hilton's skull and placed it in her abdomen, which enabled the bone to remain sterile and nourished while brain swelling from a head injury subsided.

Bayelsa State To Immortalize General Sani Abacha

To mark the 16th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State, the state government has announced its decision to immortalise late General Sani Abacha. 

Boko Haram Claims ‘Abu Qaqa’ Is Still Alive + Plans To Attack Wives Of Nigerian Officials

Leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, said in a YouTube message today that the sect’s spokesman, Abu Qaqa, is still alive.

 In a short video in Hausa language, Shekau claimed that 10 wives of Boko Haram members are currently being detained by Nigerian officials, an action he described as “demeaning,” and threatened a round of reprisals on wives of government officials. 

Henry Okah’s Trial Begins In South Africa

On a day that Nigeria is marking its 52nd independence anniversary, Henry Okah, the man suspected to have confined President Goodluck Jonathan to mark the ceremony indoors in Aso Villa, faces trial on terrorism charges in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Team Nigeria Will Need N7bn To Prepare For Rio 2016 Olympics ... Bolaji Abdullahi

The Minister of Sports and Chairman National Sports Commission, Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Team Nigeria will need N7bn to be at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

52nd Independence Day Speech By President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

An Address by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Gcfr, on the Occasion of the Independence Day Anniversary on Monday, 1st october, 2012

 1.Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country. Nigeria made a clean break with more than six decades of colonial rule, and emerged as a truly independent nation. That turning point was a new beginning for our nation.