EDO STATE ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

Photonews of Edo State Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, in Benin City today 31st May 2014.

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STILL ON MISS I.U.O

Bovi and I Go Save To Host MISS IUO 2014!

LAWSA STUDENTS

The greatest students of lawyers in I.U.O herd a very wonderful dinner party and award presentation congrat to all those whom were given the awards...

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NIGER DELTA STUDENTS

The Niger Students association in I.U.O herd a great day in the school estate on may 30th 2014. it was a great day for both Cabari and the great Ijor students association. here are some the pictures we follow during the ground ceremony...

EDO STATE NIGERIA

Orijin storms Benin, drops the most electrifying rave @ Jokers Club

Benin City came alive on Friday 23^rd May 2014 as Orijin the refreshing bitter-sweet herbal drink host its numerous connoisseurs to the party of a lifetime. The event took place at the Jokers club and it saw a large turn-out of people who came out to party to the beat with Orijin.

 DJ Sosse was in the house and he dropped beat after beat that left the crowd yearning for more. Continue to see more photos...

The only Nigerian journalist with access to Boko Haram flown home to negotiate with group

Nigerian journalist, Ahmad Salkida, who previously worked for Daily Trust and Premium Times and reported extensively on Boko Haram, fled Nigeria to Dubai 2 years ago after being accused of being a Boko Haram sympathizer. He said he fled after 'his life and that of his family became endangered' after security agencies began to mistake his in-depth reporting on the terrorist group as evidence of his closeness to them. He went underground for several weeks before finally fleeing Nigeria. Salkida was perhaps the only Nigerian journalist/civilian to have access to Boko Haram, and he said at the time that he'd turned down Boko Haram's many requests for him to publish exclusive interviews and materials for them.

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EX NIGERIA FOOTBALLER

Kanu Nwankwo sends special shoutout as his wife turns a year older

Kanu's wife of 10 years, Amarachi Kanu, turned a year older today May 27th. Happy birthday to her!

PHOTO OF THE DAY

 Pope hugging a Muslim Cleric and a Jewish priest

Pope Benedict the Sixteen seen in a warm embrace with Jewish Rabbi (Abraham Skorka) & Muslim Iman (Omar Abboud) at the Western 'wailing' wall of Jerusalem during his state visit to Jerusalem recently. This Pope is phenomenal.

The Boko Haram Terrorists Caught by Borno Men Has Revealed The Girls Location

Boko Haram Terrorists Arrested By Citizens In Dikwa Say Abducted Girls Are In Sambisa

Eight Boko Haram terrorists who came out to get food and items from Goym village in Dikwa local government, Borno state were arrested by visiting Civilian Joint Task Force men who came from Gwoza. The terrorists who came in a hilux truck with some motorcycles were arrested at 4pm Friday evening.... continue after the cut

JAY Z

Why didn’t Jay Z and Beyoncé attend Kim Kardashian’s wedding?...

 Sean ‘Jay Z’ Carter, who was expected to be his close friend and collaborator’s best man Kanye West, reportedly decided to spend the weekend with his wife in The Hamptons, New York, in favour of attending the rapper’s nuptials to Kim Kardashian, 33, in Florence, Italy on May, 25, 2014. Sources told UsMagazine.com that Jay, 44, bailed on the couple’s wedding at the Forte di Belvedere at the last minute, as he wanted to enjoy a quiet Memorial Day holiday weekend with Beyoncé and their two-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Shortly before the extravagant wedding got underway, the ‘XO‘ singer, 32, who is said to have a ‘frosty’ relationship with Kim, also signalled to fans she wouldn’t be present, as she posted a make-up free photograph of herself in bed on Instagram. Jay and Beyoncé‘s absence came as a surprise, as the rapper has been friends with Kanye, 36, for more than 14 years.... see more pictures..

WINNERS CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP

Dinner party and award ceremony at the church auditorium for 2013/2014 academic session...

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DELTA STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Rally for the delta student association grate moment for them... 

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I.U.O AREWA UPDATE

The association students of the Northanian in I.U.O did there rally and election on may 23rd and 24th 2014 at the tennis court in the school estate. there was lots of fun with musical dance both in hausa and popular songs around the glob. here are some the pictures at the events...

   

ATIKU ABUBAKER SON

Atiku Abubakar's son graduates from American University of Nigeria

Ahmed Atiku, one of the sons of former vice-president Atiku Abubakar recently graduated from the American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State, which is run by his father. He's pictured above receiving his certificate from his dad. Congrats to him! 

PAUL OKOYE

Paul Okoye shows off his new Wrangler SUV

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NOLLYWOOD ARTIST

Segun Arinze asks NFVCB boss to resign over Half Of A Yellow Sun

A few weeks ago, the film adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie's book Half of a Yellow Sun was to hit our cinema screens...but it was stopped. I heard the reason it was removed was because of the theme of the movie, the Hausa killing Ibo/biafra war story and because of the current situation in Nigeria, some scenes were asked to be cut from the movie by the Nigeria Film and Video Censors Board. I don't know if the scenes have been cut or what exactly is going on right now, but NFVCB has still refused to let the movie show in the cinemas.

Actor and former Actors' Guild of Nigeria president Segun Arinze is now calling for the resignation of the Director-General of the Censors Board. His statement below...

Please tell Madam Patricia Bala of Nigeria Film and Video Censors Board to release the movie Half of a Yellow Sun. She has no reason to hold on to the movie. She has no right to censor the movie only to classify it. She saw it in Canada and even partnered with the producers in Canada during the premiere. What she is doing now is an embarrassment to government and a big insult to our dear industry, Nollywood. We are not in a military regime. She should kindly resign'. - Segun Arinze

STILL ON BOKO HARAM

Girl forced to watch her father/brother killed by Boko Haram tells her story

15 year old Deborah Peter, a Chibok indigene who now resides in Virginia, USA, was at the Capitol Hill, D.C yesterday May 21st, where she narrated her experience in the hands of Boko Haram. Deborah was at the US congress in her capacity as a Boko haram survivor, to lend her voice to the #bringbackourgirls campaign, as members of the congress debated on how to effectively win the war against the radical Islamic sect that abducted over 200 girls in Chibok on April 14th.

Deborah told the story of how her father, a Christian pastor who had been asked to deny his faith and her brother were both killed in a singular attack on the evening of Dec 22 2011 by three members of Boko haram. She said the men shot her dad 3 times on the chest and as they deliberated on whether to kill her brother, her dad breathed his last when he heard gun shots fired at his son, Caleb.

Deborah said she was then asked her to lie in between their corpses. She laid there until the next morning when she was rescued by a local Pastor who paid for her to be transported out of the region. Sadly, the pastor who assisted her was also killed in 2013 by the sect men. Continue...

During her presentation, Deborah held up a paper sign reading “#BringBackMySisters” for video cameras and photographers.

“I decided to tell the world my story when the Chibok girls were taken because everyone needs to know how horrible Boko Haram is. They kill innocent people who never hurt them. I want the world to understand what happened to me. I hope the kidnapped Chibok girls will take courage from my story, and know more of what God says, and know what it means to stand strong in the face of bad people.” she said

Deborah was asked to describe how she felt about Boko Haram after all she had been through and she replied "It’s a hard question. I think they’re bad. I can’t judge them. The Bible said do not judge.” 

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor set to float new university, Eagle Heights

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor set to float new university, Eagle Heights

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and founder of the Word of Life Bible Church Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, is set to float a new university called Eagle Heights University. According to a message posted on the church's Facebook page, the christian university will be located in Omadino in Warri, Delta state and the ground breaking ceremony for the proposed university will take place on June 3rd.

Nigeria violence: 'Boko Haram kill 17' in village attack

The Islamist group Boko Haram has been accused of killing at least 17 people in an attack on a village in north-east Nigeria, close to where hundreds of schoolgirls were seized... continue

STAR TREK BENIN

Triple Treat! Wizkid, Davido, Olamide wow fans at StarMusicTrek Benin

The eighth leg of Nigeria’s favourite concert, Star Music Trek, was everything promised and more as superstar artistes Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, Dr Sid and KCEE pulled out all the stops to ensure that fans left the Ogbe Stadium, Benin with an unforgettable experience. The concert drew thousands of fans to the venue on Saturday, May 17, 2014 and irrepressible host, Do2dtun, ensured the event kept true to its motto — ‘Have fun’! The first star on stage was Dr Sid and his boundless energy spurred his legion of fans, who enthusiastically strained against the barricades hoping for a handshake or even a selfie with him. In deference to his fans, the artiste played top favorites, ‘Afefe’, ‘Surulere’, ‘Lady Don Dada’, ‘Dorobucci’ and more, setting the momentum that the other artistes tried hard to match.
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CONGRATE TO CIARA

Ciara and Future welcome son

Ciara is officially a mom. Page Six reports that the singer gave birth early yesterday morning Monday May 19th in Los Angeles.

The baby is the first for Ciara, who is engaged to rapper Future and expected to marry him in the next few months. Future has three other children from three other women. 

LASU UPDATE

LASU lecturers begin strike

Finally, lecturers of the Lagos State University, Ojo on Tuesday commenced an industrial action, which they said was “total, comprehensive and indefinite”.

Addressing journalists in Lagos, the Academic Staff Union of Universities LASU Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Idris, said the failure of the university authorities to meet their demands prompted the strike.

He said members of the union took the unanimous decision at their congress in Ojo.

Idris said, “The congress, after exhaustive deliberation, concluded that core issues that are germane to survival of the university and career of our members have been neglected by the authorities.”

The union’s National Executive Council, he added, authorised the chapter to embark on the strike at a meeting held at the University of Ibadan from May 14 to May 15.

He added, “We declare that as from Tuesday, May 20, we, the academic staff of LASU, are withdrawing our services to embark on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike.

“It is a sad decision we are compelled to take and have taken it with every sense of responsibility.”

He said the three core demands of the union yet to be met by the university authorities include the reversal of the high tuition and the repeal of the `’No Vacancy, No Promotion’’ policy in the university.

NIGERIA ACTRESS

 Mercy Johnson say's she can’t wear skimpy dresses again' 

Well known for her skimpy and sexy dress sense, Mercy Johnson Okogie says getting married has influenced her style positively and that she laughs when looks back at some of the dresses she wore before she got married.

"Marriage is influencing my dress sense in a more positive way. As I always say my husband is my greatest critic but when it comes to my profession, he understands and has made me grow better than I used to. Sometimes when I look back and see the dresses I wore I laugh real hard and thank God for a blessed and understanding friend, manager and hubby.

The actress also talked about not having any major endorsement deal like her other colleagues

"First of all I always remain grateful that I am appreciated and recommended by showbiz personalities and Nigerians. That for me is the biggest endorsement. The other one will come. Keep your fingers crossed. I am humbled, grateful and uplifted and full of gratitude to everyone who ‘Googled’ Mercy Johnson at all times.”she said

Married Edo Lady With Two Kids Post Nak'ed Photos On Facebook (18+ Only)

What a disgrace! The is so disheartening, shocking and complete wickedness to her still growing kids. The woman in the above photo posted terrible photos exposing everything dignifying God has given her that makes her a woman completely on the biggest social network.
We can’t really say much but what we know is she is just being extremely wicked to her still growing children.
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JOS BOMB BLAST

Pres. Jonathan condemns Jos bomb blast, releases press statement

The President has released a press statement condemning the bomb blast that occurred this afternoon at Terminus market in Jos. Find the statement signed by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati, below

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Jos, Plateau state, today, describing the perpetrators of this tragic assault on human freedom as cruel and evil.  He has also directed all relevant agencies to mobilise support and relief efforts in aid of the victims. The President extends his heartfelt sympathies to the affected families and persons.

President Jonathan assures all Nigerians that government remains fully committed to winning the war against terror, and this administration will not be cowed by the atrocities of enemies of human progress and civilization.

MISS I.U.O ON THE GO

I.u.o in conjunction with rave entertainment presents.

Miss I.u.o 2014. Pre-rave event competition.

I.U.O hiphop CYPHER an lots more will be happening live @ I.U.O tennis court. Interested contextant can obtain their form at campus sharaton an iya shola for just 2,500 neira only. The winner will be going home wit a brand new car while d other contextant will get consolidation packages. The red carpet will be on 23rd may 2014 by 6pm dont miss it.

Nigerian girl emerges best graduating student at American university

Nigerian girl emerges best graduating student at American university

20 year old Delta state born Merrilyn Akpapuna (pictured above) on May 10th 2014 emerged overall Best Graduating Student of Dillard University, New Orleans, USA.

Merrilyn, the daughter of a dental surgeon, graduated with a first class honors in Psychology. She also won two other awards for highest academic achievements for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies.

Her feat made her share the podium with US First Lady, Michelle Obama, who attended the school's convocation. Merrilyn is pictured above with the President of Dillard University, Dr Walter Kimbrough. Congrats to her. What an inspiration. Continue...

Three other Nigerians also shined at the convocation ceremony. Victor Ogburie, Stephen Igwe, and Emole Anyadimgba all graduated with first class honors in their various discipline.

Victor Ogburie (left), 24, graduated with first class in Computer Science. Emole Anyadimgba (middle), 27, from Abia state graduated with a first class in Computer Science. Stephen Igwe (right)  26, graduated with a first class in Biology major. Well done, guys!

Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange pose for first pic together since elevator fight

Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange pose for first pic together since elevator fight

Beyonce today shared new pictures on her Tumblr page of herself, Jay Z, Solange and their mum all together for the first since the elevator fight, trying to end speculation once and for all over the state of the family's relationship.

All this damage control now, all I know is that I won't just stand there and watch no sister of mine put her hands and spit on my husband. As far as I'm concerned, Beyonce was wrong for that. But good to know they've buried the hatchet

Cristiano Ronaldo poses nude with girlfriend on the cover of Vogue Spain

The current world footballer of the year posed naked with longtime girlfriend, model Irina Shayk on the June cover of Vogue Spain. I like the way the role is reversed in this shoot. Usually its the woman that's naked, while the man fully is clothed. Nice cover! 

A BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH PAUL & KELVIN

It was a memorable day for Kelvin and Paul on their birthday celebration at campus Sheraton restaurant Okada held on 18 of May 2014 were they stome the ground with a beautiful cake and lots of meals at the venue. congrats to them.... see more pics after the cut