Babangida, Buhari, others throng Sambo’s daughters’ wedding in Kaduna

Eminent personalities from across Nigeria thronged Kaduna on Saturday as the city witnessed the wedding of two daughters of vice president, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, Huwaila and Aisha Mohammed, at an impressive ceremony at the Unguwar Sarki quarters of the city.
Both daughters were wedded to their spouses, Mukhtar Ruma and  Auwal Abdulrahaman respectively, at a wedding ceremony conducted by the Chief Imam of Sultan Bello mosque,  Sheikh Abdul-Wahab Balele Wali.

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Those at the ceremony included former Heads of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who represented the bride’s family. The FG’s delegation was led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, while former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Gambo Jimeta, represented the families of the bridegrooms . According to a statement by spokesperson to the vice president, Alhaji Sani Umar, the wedding was attended by heavyweights in the country, from top politicians and lawmakers to industry captains, monarchs and members of the security forces.

 At the wedding reception which held at the Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina House, Kawo, the father of the brides, Sambo who was overwhelmed by the large turnout of well-wishers, thanked God for making the day a reality. He also used the medium to express gratitude to President Goodluck Jonathan and his family, whom he said, has been a pillar of support to him.

Sambo prayed for the repose of the soul of the president’s younger brother, Meni Innocent Jonathan, whose funeral rites were simultaneously happening at Otuoke, Bayelsa State, yesterday. In his words, “This is indeed a show of love, fraternity and affection by all of you. I thank you. “This mammoth gathering of people from far and near who have come to witness this wedding ceremony is a demonstration of love which you have for my family and of your support of our administration’s laudable programmes.”

Kate Middleton's Nurse Kills Herself

Jacintha Saldanha

                                                   Pranksters

Jacintha Saldanha is the 46 year old nurse who killed herself after being duped by a hoaxer pretending to be the Queen. Three days before her death, Mrs Saldanha was manning the hospital switchboard where Kate Middleton was taken to for acute morning sickness when she took a call from two Australian radio presenters – Mel Greig and Michael Christian – impersonating the Queen and Prince Charles. They were transferred to the Duchess’s ward and broadcast confidential information given to them by a second nurse. Although she wasn’t blamed in any way for what happened, friends said Mrs Saldanha ‘took it very badly’ when prank was broadcast.

She was found dead on Friday morning in the nurses’ accommodation at the hospital,she left behind two teenage kids. The radio station issued an apology just hours after the prank aired, saying, "We were very surprised that our call was put through. We thought we'd be hung up on as soon as they heard our terrible accents. We’re very sorry if we’ve caused any issues and we’re glad to hear that Kate is doing well."

Okonjo-Iweala's mother kidnapped

Mother of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof Okonjo-Iweala has been kidnapped today in Ogwashi-Uku town of Delta State.
The matriarch of the Okonjo family who is the wife of His Majesty, Professor Chukwuka Aninshi Okonjo Agbogidi, the reigning Obi of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom was kidnapped Sunday at about 1:30 pm from the husband’s palace at Ogbe-Ofu quarters in Ogwahi-Uku.

The abduction of the professor, 82,  was carried out by eight gunmen who stormed the palace in two Audi cars, grabbed her and pushed her into one of them, before taking off.
Confirming the occurrence, the Delta State police public relations officer, PPRO, Mr. Charles Muka in his reaction said  “Yes, we (police) have got the information on the kidnap and we have also got information that will lead to the arrest of the hoodlums”.

Security agents have reportedly been deployed to the palace to enforce security and the police say investigations have begun to rescue the abducted victim.

Winner of the maiden edition of the Nigeria Got Talent show

Amarachi  Nyanne the eight-year beat nine other contestants to win the grand prize of N10 million.
 A dancer and singer from Benin City, Edo State, emerged winner after winning the highest number of votes from viewers. The grand finale was held at Bamako Studios, Ikeja, Lagos. Amarachi became the fans  favourite after churning out superb performances all through the contest.

Although she is eight, she has plans for her prize money. “I want to study abroad with the money I won and I also want to help orphans and the needy,” she said. She believes that it was God that helped her all through the duration of the reality television show. “I never thought that I will win. I thank God for helping through it all,” she explained.

Gbemisola emerges winner of United Nations Miss Tourism beauty pageant

Miss Global Nigeria (MGN)'s first runner-up, Gbemisola Shotade, who represented Nigeria at the Miss United Nations Miss Tourism beauty pageant, was crowned the queen of the beauty contest in Kingston, Jamaica this morning, Sunday, December 9, 2012.

For two weeks now, beautiful Gbemisola has been in Usain Bolt's country with her dedicated crew member which includes her hardworking Chapron, Faith Irabor. Gbemisola was crowned Miss UN Tourism in a keenly contested pageant with other queens from USA and other countries of the world.

She was also crowned Miss Congeniality and her costume walked tall as the best in the traditional category.

Before her trip to Jamaica, Gbemisola visited wife of Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, Funsho. Gbemisola hails from Ogun State.

Folorunsho Alakija- Nigerian billionaire oil tycoon,speaks on her she made her Billions

A Fashion designer and philanthropist who is worth at least $3.3 billion, 61-year-old Folorunsho Alakija, was born into a wealthy, polygamous Nigerian family.

In the early 80s, Alakija quit her job and went on to study Fashion design in England, returning to Nigeria shortly afterwards to start Supreme Stitches, a premium Nigerian fashion label, selling high-end Nigerian clothing to fashionable wives of military bigwigs and society women.

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In May 1993 Alakija applied for an allocation of an Oil Prospecting License (OPL). The license to explore for oil on a 617,000 acre block – (now referred to as OPL 216) was granted to Alakija’s company, Famfa Limited.

The block is located approximately 220 miles South East of Lagos and 70 miles offshore Nigeria in the central Niger Delta. Alakija was intelligent! She had no expertise or experience in running an oil field, but she decided not to sell off her license. In September 1996, she entered into a joint venture agreement with Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Texaco) and appointed the company as a technical adviser for the exploration of the license, transferring 40 percent of her 100 percent stake to Star Deep.

Till date, Folorunsho Alakija and her family owned 60 percent.

President Goodluck Jonathan attends his half brother’s burial

Meni, who died of Cardiac Arrest November 20th, has been laid to rest,yesterday.
In Otuoke home town in Ogbia council area of Bayelsa State after a solemn funeral service at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. He was the chairman of Otuoke  chiefs council.

Banky W,Burna Boy,Lynxxx,D’Prince tells us their sexiest Nigerian female celebrities

Toolz  interviews some stars who their sexiest celebs are.

Beyonce gets Jayz a $5million dollar watch

Beyonce get his man the most expensive Hublot watch called"The Big Bang" on his 43rd  birthday. The diamond encrusted watch, which costs $5 Million.

Why TuFace secretly married Annie Macaulay

"Annie is my first and true love. I had known her before I met the other women in my life. As a Christian, I had to marry one woman and it just had to be Annie. We had a secret wedding after we had reached an agreement and amicable understanding about the mothers of my children. It was a tough decision to make, one of the toughest in my life.

“I secretly married her because I have so much respect for my other babies’ mothers; I cannot afford to hurt their feelings with a sudden society wedding with Annie, not now. I chose her above the others because she has been through it all with me" - 2face

Four students of Lead City University died early hours of this morning in an auto crash

The Lead City(a private university in Ibadan, Oyo State, lost four of their stuents early hours of today in an auto crash on a high-court area of Ring Road Ibadan. The student were heading to Koko Dome night club for a party hosted by some Lead City students when the car they were riding in hit another car and somersaulted multiple times.

Opa Williams goes for surgery

Opa Williams left Nigeria for India for an undisclosed ailment.

He is famous for being the producer and founder of the comedy show .."A Nite of A Thousand Laughs"

Smokers celebrate as US state legalises marijuana

Hundreds gathered Thursday at Seattle Center for a New Year's Eve-style countdown to 12 a.m., when the legalization measure passed by voters last month took effect. When the clock struck, they cheered and sparked up in unison.

A few dozen people gathered on a sidewalk outside the north Seattle headquarters of the annual Hempfest celebration and did the same, offering joints to reporters and blowing smoke into television news cameras.

"I feel like a kid in a candy store!" shouted Hempfest volunteer Darby Hageman. "It's all becoming real now!"

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Washington and Colorado became the first states to vote to decriminalize and regulate the possession of an ounce or less of marijuana by adults over 21. Both measures call for setting up state licensing schemes for pot growers, processors and retail stores.

Colorado's law is set to take effect by Jan. 5. Technically, Washington's new marijuana law still forbids smoking pot in public, which remains punishable by a fine, like drinking in public. But pot fans wanted a party, and Seattle police weren't about to write them any tickets. In another sweeping change for Washington, Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday signed into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage. The state joins several others that allow gay and lesbian couples to wed. The mood was festive in Seattle as dozens of gay and lesbian couples got in line to pick up marriage licenses at the King County auditor's office early Thursday.

 King County and Thurston County announced they would open their auditors' offices shortly after midnight Wednesday to accommodate those who wanted to be among the first to get their licenses. Kelly Middleton and her partner Amanda Dollente got in line at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Hours later, as the line grew, volunteers distributed roses and a group of men and women serenaded the waiting line to the tune of "Going to the Chapel." Because the state has a three-day waiting period, the earliest that weddings can take place is Sunday. In dealing with marijuana, the Seattle Police Department told its 1,300 officers on Wednesday, just before legalization took hold, that until further notice they shall not issue citations for public marijuana use. Officers will be advising people not to smoke in public, police spokesman Jonah Spangenthal-Lee wrote on the SPD Blotter. "The police department believes that, under state law, you may responsibly get baked, order some pizzas and enjoy a 'Lord of the Rings' marathon in the privacy of your own home, if you want to." He offered a catchy new directive referring to the film "The Big Lebowski," popular with many marijuana fans:

 "The Dude abides, and says 'take it inside!'" "This is a big day because all our lives we've been living under the iron curtain of prohibition," said Hempfest director Vivian McPeak. "The whole world sees that prohibition just took a body blow." Washington's new law decriminalizes possession of up to an ounce for those over 21, but for now selling marijuana remains illegal. I-502 gives the state a year to come up with a system of state-licensed growers, processors and retail stores, with the marijuana taxed 25 percent at each stage. Analysts have estimated that a legal pot market could bring Washington hundreds of millions of dollars a year in new tax revenue for schools, health care and basic government functions. But marijuana remains illegal under federal law. That means federal agents can still arrest people for it, and it's banned from federal properties, including military bases and national parks. The Justice Department has not said whether it will sue to try to block the regulatory schemes in Washington and Colorado from taking effect.

"The department's responsibility to enforce the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged," said a statement issued Wednesday by the Seattle U.S. attorney's office. "Neither states nor the executive branch can nullify a statute passed by Congress." The legal question is whether the establishment of a regulated marijuana market would "frustrate the purpose" of the federal pot prohibition, and many constitutional law scholars say it very likely would. That leaves the political question of whether the administration wants to try to block the regulatory system, even though it would remain legal to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Alison Holcomb is the drug policy director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and served as the campaign manager for New Approach Washington, which led the legalization drive. She said the voters clearly showed they're done with marijuana prohibition.

 "New Approach Washington sponsors and the ACLU look forward to working with state and federal officials and to ensure the law is fully and fairly implemented," she said.

Omotola- Cocktail Launch of her reality show-The Real Me

Photos of some of the people that made it on the 5^th of December at Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi

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Mint Scandal: N2.1 Billion Worth Of N1,000 Notes Missing

The board of directors of the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) met yesterday over the scandal that rocked the establishment where it was revealed that a whopping N2.1 billion of newly printed N1,000 notes have mysteriously gone missing.
The board meeting, chaired by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, decided to expand the investigation and audit the production of other currency denominations to ascertain the quantity of money that has actually gone missing over the years.
LEADERSHIP had exclusively reported that an acting managing director, Ahmed Bamali, had been appointed to head the Mint company while Ehi Okomoyon, who was the chief executive, was asked to proceed on indefinite leave.

A source with insider knowledge of what transpired at the meeting told LEADERSHIP that the suspension of Okoyomon as managing director on an indefinite basis until all investigations have been concluded was reaffirmed.

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The head of security at the NSPMC, Emmanuel Bala, has also been asked to go on compulsory leave by the board of directors of the company. The general manager, management services, Obi Igoban is expected to write him the letter of suspension today. LEADERSHIP also gathered that the board faulted the suspended MD for failing to disclose to it that such amounts of money had gone missing even though the company had set up an internal investigation after a mint staff was arrested in Lagos for being in possession of unnumbered bank notes.

 The board meeting, which reportedly started at about 10am, did not end until 3pm. Other than the initial audit report, the board also discussed routine and budgetary issues. The CBN had to set up its own audit team, whose findings were put to the board yesterday, and a unanimous vote affirmed that Okoyomon should continue on indefinite suspension. Part of the CBN audit team’s investigation is to unravel why the management of the Mint company has consistently refused to place Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) in its Abuja and Lagos factories, and why other security measures were deliberately set aside. The audit team had, however, established that the theft of printed bank notes could be traced to security lapses and security personnel who take custody of newly printed bank notes, and when there were shortages, they were never reprimanded.

 The entire security department is said to be directly under the supervision of MD. LEADERSHIP also learnt that this would be the second time that Okoyomon would be going on suspension as he suffered a similar experience in 2007 for three months when Charles Soludo, who had appointed him in the first place, was CBN governor. After seven and a half years on the job, Okoyomon has been the longest serving MD of the NSPMC, with previous chief executives spending an average of five years in office

Julie Andrews reveals she will NEVER sing again

Julie Andrews, 77,we all remember her as Mariah in sound of Music, recently revealed that she will NEVER sing again after botched operation on her vocal chords.

She said that the procedure left her unable to sing professionally and emotionally devastated. She sued the New York surgeon who carried it out, later reaching a settlement.

According to her interview yesterday she can still speak 'pretty well' but that her vocal range is limited to lower notes and nothing else.

Oh! my country Nigeria!

Some students of Ajuwon High School,(a public Secondary school) Akute, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria, were found sitting on used car tyres to write exams.
As a result of lack of chairs and tables, some of them had to look for used tires to sit for their exams.

Kai! in this day and age!

Plane Crash in South Africa, 11 Dead

A military plane has crashed in South Africa’s mountainous east, killing 11 people, local media reported Thursday.
“On board the aircraft was a crew of six and five passengers, and it was confirmed that there are no survivors,” defence department spokesman Siphiwe Dlamini told local news agency SAPA.
“The SANDF (South African National Defence Force) has commenced with the process of informing the next-of-kin of the deceased members. The names of the deceased will be released when all the next-of-kin have been informed.”

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The plane left Pretoria’s Waterkloof Air Force Base and was scheduled to land at 10:00 am (0800 GMT) in Mthatha, a small airport in the Eastern Cape that is the closest to Mandela’s rural homestead of Qunu, where he has lived since retiring from public life.

 Rescue helicopters were dispatched to the mountainous region after the plane was reported missing, but had to be called back because of bad weather. Ground rescue teams were also sent to the area.

Tolling to commence at TP2 Dec 16- Eti Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway

Lekki Concession Company (LCC), has concluded plans to commence tolling at  the Conservation Plaza (TP2), the second toll plaza situated along the Eti-Osa Lekki-Epe Expressway between Chevron HG and Oluwa Nisola House, with effect from 12am on Sunday 16, December 2012.

Toll tariffs at the Conservation Plaza will be the same as the Admiralty Circle Plaza
Okada - N50.
Authorised commercial danfo buses - N80
Salon cars and tricycles - N120
SUVs, minibuses, pickup trucks - N150
Light trucks - 250, heavy trucks - 350

Masturbation contest held in China

It was actually held to celebrate safe sex on World AIDS day on December 1st.The organizers said the contest was to celebrate HIV risk-free sexual freedom and and it was sponsored by sex toy manufacturer, Aihuirun.

10 male participants wore masks to hide their identities and hid their genitals with buckets where they would eventually ejaculate into.

This exercise to create awareness…..E get as e be  sha!