Nigerian And World News

Friday, June 12

Dili Umenyiora Spotted Jogging This Morning With Escort

The cute chairman of Dili Motors who has a penchant for jogging with heavy security escorts was spotted this morning at Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase1.

The Son Michael Jackson Dangled Over A Balcony Is All Grown Up

Y'all remember the baby son Michael Jackson dangled over his hotel balcony in front of photographers in 2002? It sparked outrage all over the world and the king of pop later apologized saying it was a terrible mistake. Well, that was 13 years ago and the boy was just 9 months old when it happened. Blanket, who now goes by the name Bigi Jackson, is all grown up now and he's very handsome. More photos below;

A picture from his yearbook at The Buckley School. He was born Prince Michael II and his nickname was Blanket but he now goes by the name Bigi.

According to Radar Online, Bigi was home-schooled until last year, and is now in the seventh grade in the Sherman Oaks, California school - the same school Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian attended. They say he is very quiet.

The reality star pictured driving her brand new Range Rover SUV, which cost about $110k, to her step dad Caitlyn Jenner's home in Malibu yesterday. Just two months ago, she bought a $400k Rolls Royce. More photos below;

The leadership of APC insists they will still sanction Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and others who went against the party's wish in the just concluded National Assembly leadership elections.

While the party endorsed Senator Ahmed Lawan and Hon Femi Gbajabiamila for positions of Senate President and Speaker House of Representatives, APC said Senator Saraki and Hon Dogara went against their wish and contested for the elections and won with the support of PDP members.

Speaking with journalists after a meeting in Abuja yesterday June 11, the National Publicity secretary of the party, Lai Mohammed said the proposed sanctions on the "erring members" will follow due process.

"The sanctions will follow due process. The party has made it clear that it is not happy with the outcome of the election". He said the erring members will be sent a letter notifying them of their misconduct and then given an opportunity to respond.

Ramsey Nouah Reveals His Secret For Keeping His Marriage Intact

Legendary Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah has spoken up about what holds his marriage together. Nouah who has been married for 14 years, in a rare interview that the secret of his marriage's success can be attributed to him avoiding the media.

"It is the Press! I might just say hello to a girl and the next thing is, Ramsey Nouah is toasting one girl. The media almost destroyed my marriage. But thank God they failed and my marriage is 14 years now blessed with four children" he said.

Nouah, 44 revealed that he told his wife Emelia Phillips-Nouah to avoid the press also. "I told my wife to keep away from the press, let me handle them. If they don't see you, there will be nothing to say about you. Because of that, I have stopped appearing at public functions with my family" he stated.

It is alleged that Nouah and Emelia never got married officially.

Huge Python Killed At Opebi, Ikeja

This is scary! The Python was killed by two men in a bush around Opebi, Ikeja area today. When they brought it out of the large basin, people gathered to take a look. More photos below. Our my apologies to those who will find this disturbing.

Kendall Jenner Bedazzles On The Runway Of A Fashion Show In Turkey

19 year old reality star and rising model Kendall Jenner hit the runway in Turkey, where she stomped the scene at the over-the-top 20th Dosso Dossi fashion show. She was the center of attention at the circus-themed event, complete with vanity lighting, models in top hats, and contortionists. More photos below;

Hotel Attendant And New Girlfriend Beat Old Girlfriend To Stupor In Lagos

A hotel attendant, Adie Fidelis-Ugbe, 26, on Wednesday appeared before an Abule Egba Magistrates' Court in Lagos for allegedly beating up his lover to stupor.

The accused, who lives at No. 23, Omo Isreal St., Oke-Odo in Abule Egba, near Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and assault.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

But the Prosecutor, Insp. Racheal Williams, told the court that the offences were committed on June 2 at the residence of the accused. Williams said that the accused and another person still at large beat up Ugbe's lover, Blessing Michael.

"The complainant met another lady in Fidelis-Ugbe's compound and a fight ensued between the ladies.

"As the fight raged on, the accused took side and started beating Michael.

"And when Michael wanted to take some of the electronics she allegedly bought with her money, Fidelis-Ugbe and his accomplice beat the complainant," she said.

The offences, according to the prosecutor, contravene Sections 171 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The Magistrate, Mrs Adenike Shonubi, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.A hotel attendant, Adie Fidelis-Ugbe, 26, on Wednesday appeared before an Abule Egba Magistrates' Court in Lagos for allegedly beating up his lover.

The accused, who lives at No. 23, Omo Isreal St., Oke-Odo in Abule Egba, near Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and assault.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

But the Prosecutor, Insp. Racheal Williams, told the court that the offences were committed on June 2 at the residence of the accused.

Williams said that the accused and another person still at large beat up Ugbe's lover, Blessing Michael.

"The complainant met another lady in Fidelis-Ugbe's compound and a fight ensued between the ladies.

"As the fight raged on, the accused took side and started beating Michael.

"And when Michael wanted to take some of the electronics she allegedly bought with her money, Fidelis-Ugbe and his accomplice beat the complainant," she said.

The offences, according to the prosecutor, contravene Sections 171 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The Magistrate, Mrs. Adenike Shonubi, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.

Source: leadership

This Is Hilarious! Only One Candidate Shows Up For Tanzania's Presidential Election Debate

The CEO roundtable (CEOrt) (an elite political forum in Tanzania) was forced to adjourn the first presidential aspirants' debate it had organised for the Presidential hopefuls last night in the city after the aspirants failed to show up for the earlier confirmed dialogue.

The invitees to the platform debate were former Prime Minister Fredrick Sumaye, Minister for Tourism and Natural Resources Lazaro Nyalandu, Deputy Minister for Science, Communication and Technology January Makamba and Deputy Minister for Finance Mwigulu Nchemba.

Among the five invited, only the African Union Permanent Ambassador in the United States, Amina Salum Ali, attended. All aspirants have already picked up nomination forms.
Announcing the postponement of the debate, CEO rt Chairman Ali Mufuruki did not find a word with which to convince the audiences, who already had secured their seats waiting anxiously for the aspirants to come and start the debate on straight.

In his introductory speech he expressed his disappointment on the decisions made by the aspirants who at that moment had sent him messages to inform that they couldn't attend the debate with no reasons whatsoever.

Kim Kardashian Refutes The Rumor That She Is Expecting A Son

US weekly carried the story that Kim Kardashian was expecting a son but she has refuted that rumour. She took to her twitter page to rant a little bit.