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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Army Colonel arrested by Fashola on BRT lane fined N25, 000

Remember that much talked about Army Colonel that was arrested by Governor Fashola (click HERE to read it) They've now been asked to pay N25, 000.00 each as fine.

General Kenneth Minimah, the general officer commanding 81 division, gave the order while addressing the court marital established to discipline 13 army personnel for their misconducts.

“No military personnel is above the law,” the Army General said.

Good thinking!

Kanye West is already Designing an engagement ring for Kim!

Wow, while some babes are husband hunting, Kim seems never to be short of men wanting to marry her. It's being reported that while she's yet to conclude the divorce proceedings from a previous marriage, Kanye West is already designing an engagement ring which he intends to use to propose to her!

Paris Janet

Oh my gosh! this is definitely not happening. I've watched and read the Jackson's feud over the late icon's disputed $500m will, which leaves everything to the children and nothing to his siblings silently because I felt this should be a family matter that should be settled amicably within the family but I was pushed to react when I read this morning that Janet called Paris a b*** and slapped her while Paris returned the slap with her own very sound one. Also remember that their grandma who's their guardian was reported missing but was later said to be fine and with family members. (Read that HERE)

From what I read up, the Jackson family tried to take the children away from the house they've stayed since their father died but they resisted. It is alleged that when Janet screamed abuse at Paris, the14-year-old responded with a slap of her own, telling her aunt: 'This is our house. Not the Jackson family house. Get the f*** out!"
My! this feels so wrong! considering that Michael Jackson tried so hard to shield his children from paparazzi.

Read Mailonline's full story after the cut.

The sentence "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter in the english language.

Try it! You'll have something to smile about.

Meet Ghana's new President. John Dramani Mahama

The new president of Ghana is John Dramani Mahama. He has a degree in social psychology from the Institute of Social Sciences, Moscow. He has a keen interest in environmental affairs, particularly the problem of plastic pollution in Africa.

His first book, My First Coup d'État and Other True Stories From the Lost Decades of Africa, was published by Bloomsbury on July 3, 2012.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Ghanaian President John Atta Mills Is Dead

Ghana's President John Atta Mills, who was most recently treated in the U.S. for throat cancer has passed away. His replacement will be sworn in Tonight.

He died at the 37 Military hospital in Accra at 68 years.

He was a scholar and a professor, he taught at Temple Law School in Philadelphia, Stanford Law School, and the University of Ghana, and authored several books on taxes.

He will be replaced by John Dramani Mahama

Pictures of Supermodel Alek Wek's emotional visit to refugee camp in her South Sudan hometown

I saw this very torching piece on Mailonline and I was torched, I wanted to share it with the whole world. This lady is so beautiful inside out. Even after so many years and moving on, she still still came to associate with her refugees in her country. What strikes me is the way she looks at home and so like one of them. The way she's dressed is so down to earth that you'll almost think she's one of them.

Her life now involves pacing the catwalks of London, New York, Paris and Milan, wearing couture clothes costing hundreds and thousands of pounds.
But South Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek has proved she is not going to forget her humble and often traumatic beginnings in a hurry.The former North African refugee has made an emotional return to her homeland, her first since 2005, to mark the first anniversary of the country's independence.And the trip brought back plenty of painful memories.

continue to view the pictures and the emotional story

This girl is really bold sha. I mean, who goes about with a bra in a crowded market place without fear of being lynched! I hope she never gets to do this in Yaba market (lol, I know she's got no business there sha) she might not be too happy with what all those Ibo traders will do to her.

See more pictures of her in the crowd when you continue.

Holmes dyed his hair to appear like Batman's nemesis The Joker

This guy is just delusional! can you believe him, he dyed his hair bright orange to look like the joker (Batman nemesis in the movie). Fortunately, Prosecutors are considering death penalty but will consult with the victims' family members while legal experts speculate that the Mugshot will likely pursue insanity defence. How convenient! For once, I agree with the idea, that says 'suffer not the witch to live!'

Pictures from Sylvester Stallone' son, Sage's funeral

Hearse carrying Sage's coffin

Church where the burial took place

I think Goldie looks stunning in this new photoshoot. I like the white wings and pretty hair. A nice comeback from the BBA not so impressive outing.

Makoko Residents protest demolition and killings.

A friend sent this picture of Makoko residents protesting this morning.

They were mostly women and children matching along the street, waving different materials and chanting protest songs. She couldn't tell for sure but from all indication, they were protesting the demolition of the Makoko settlement, killing of one of the residents and several arrests made.

Recall that the demolition and killing happened sometime last week. If you didn't read it, click HERE to read it up.

There was a police patrol van waiting to swing into action if the protest became violent. She couldn't get a picture of the van though.

4 JSS 3 students sell their class mate for rituals in Lagos?

I Just got this from a friend and decided to share it here. I don't know how true it s.

Not the picture of the students or the victim

Thursday 19th July, 2012 was another horrifying day in Lagos. Lion Building Police Station area is where I parked my car today and where I gathered this story that has kept me in awe. I am still in shock of this news. As unreal as it sounds, its true because I validated the story.

Four JSS3 students of a nearby secondary school chattered a “keke marwa” to Ajah. They told the driver to wait for them, while one of them stayed in the vehicle and the other three went into a nearby house. Shortly afterwards, two of then came out and when the driver queried, he was told that the fourth guy is with their teacher, and that he is the teacher’s favourite. As they drove off the driver noticed that they were looking into a black nylon bag that they just brought with them from the teacher’s place. He then noticed that it was full of money. When he probed, they said it was for them to deliver an errand.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Patrick Egbuniwe, who confirmed the incidence to Channels Television in Damaturu said the command is suspecting members of the Boko Haram Islamic sects for the killings.

He also revealed that the oldest private school in the state-Yobe Children’s Academy-has also been burned down.

According to the Police boss, the cases of night killings and burning of schools are on the increased in the state capital as the hoodlums no longer use gun or explosive devices but resort to slaughtering of their victims as sounds of guns and bombs often attracts immediate response by security agents.

Usher's 11-year-old stepson Kile Glover, with the R&B star and his former wife Tameka Foster, has died following a severe jet ski accident earlier this month

This news totally breaks my heart. I feel so sad for Usher and his ex-wife. In the same vain, I can only imagine the pain and regret the family friend who collided with him will be feeling.

Usher's 11-year-old stepson has died, two weeks after the child was critically injured in a boating accident.

Kile Glover passed away on Saturday morning from the injuries he obtained after being run over on July 6 by a personal watercraft on Lake Lanier, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Pastor Tunde Bakare

According to Punch Nigeria, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to resign.

Bakare made the call while delivering a speech at the Latter Rain Assembly, Lagos, on Sunday.

Speaking on the theme, ‘How to Change Government Peacefully and Make Society Better’, Bakare told the President that resignation was not “a sign of weakness but a sign of patriotic truthfulness”.

The Serving Overseer of Latter Rain and vice-presidential candidate for Congress for Democratic Change in the 2011 presidential election, said Jonathan should not wait to be impeached or disgraced out of office.

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson

It's been all over the news that Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and guardian of his three children is missing, but truth, she is safe and with a family member in Arizona, authorities said late on Sunday, one day after another relative reported her missing to police.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Mark Pope said investigators made contact with Mrs Jackson, but he did not have specifics on her whereabouts.

Police Kill Resident At Makoko Waterfront, Arrest 12 Others (Sahara Reporters)

Timothy Azinpono

Tragedy struck today at the Makoko waterfront, which is currently under demolition by the Lagos State Government, as a police corporal shot and killed one of the residents who were appealing for more time to pack their properties before the demolition of their homes.
The victim, identified as Timothy Azinpono, was said to be advising protesting residents on how to conduct themselves during a planned peaceful protest before the police corporal aimed and shot at him.
A witness, Mr. Opaloba, who was present during the incident, said children of the affected residents, mainly secondary school students, were peacefully showing placards at a considerable distance from the police and Kick Against Indiscipline [KAI] officials present during the demolition hour but that the rash corporal turned his gun on Mr. Azinpono.