AY Comedian Defends Chioma Akpotha Over Fight With Vanguard Reporter

After the AMAA event in Bayelsa, news broke out that actress Chioma Akpotha and a Vanguard's reporter Yemisi Suleiman got into a fight.

According to the story Vanguard released:

Bomber: I Went to Destroy THISDAY on Revenge Mission

Umar Mustapha, charged with the bombing of SOJ Plaza in Kaduna occupied by THISDAY, The Moment and Sun Newspapers said he did so out of vengeance. Umar who also threatened that the first witness would be killed for daring to testify against him was said to have told police investigator that he went to destroy THISDAY newspapers on a revenge mission.

Leadership Journalists Plead Not Guilty to Treason Charges, Admitted to Bail

After two unsuccessful attempts, the federal government Tuesday finally arraigned two journalists with Leadership Newspapers, Tony Amokeodo and Chibuzor Ukaibe, before a Federal High Court on a six-count charge of felony and conspiracy against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Kim K spotted in Paris with baby daddy, Kanye West

Kim K left her family in Greece where they are holidaying to go join her boo in Paris after he sent a private jet to pick her up. They were spotted out and about in Paris today...but they no longer look like a couple in love. No holding hands, no smiling, plus they look tense. And see the way she's looking at him in the last photo. Hmmmm. Hope they find a way to stay together!

Court okays APC’s move to sue INEC over non-registration

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted leave to one of the associations jostling to be registered under the acronym of APC, African Peoples Congress, to proceed with hearing in its suit seeking a judicial review of the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which rejected its application for registration as a political party.

Lagos CJ Frees 96 Kirikiri Prisons Inmates

The Lagos Chief Judge, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, Tuesady released 96 awaiting trial inmates from the female and male sections of the Medium Security Prison, Kirikiri, Lagos.

The released inmates included eight women and 88 men, who had been awaiting trials for upward of between three and nine years.

Justice Phillips had earlier released 279 inmates from the Kirikiri Maximum and Medium Security Prisons and Ikoyi prisons last year.

The exercise was aimed at decongesting the prisons and in exercise of the Chief Judge's powers under Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Justice Release from Custody Special Provision Act CAP C40, 2007, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.
The Chief Judge, who was accompanied by senior members of the judiciary, including judges and the Chief Registrar, admonished the freed inmates to be of good behaviour.

“There is a saying in the legal circle that it is better for 10 guilty persons to be free than for one innocent person to be incarcerated.
"I release you all from custody today and admonish you to go and sin no more," she said.

Justice Phillips remarked that the matter of awaiting trials and decongestion of prisons was very close to her heart.
Earlier, the Deputy Controller of the female section, Mrs. Ishioma Onweli, said she had compiled a list of 16 other inmates and pleaded with the Chief Judge to look into their cases.

Onweli said they were afflicted with different ailments like tuberculosis, HIV, hypertension, diabetics, among other diseases. She said the female facility built to accommodate 211 had 207 inmates, out of which, 167 are awaiting trial, 36 convicted, three were condemned, while one was on a life sentence.

The deputy controller of the male section of the medium prison, Mr. Tunde Ladipo said in spite of the volume of those released, the prison was still congested with awaiting trials.

"We need you to visit this place again to lessen our burden," he pleaded.
The visit of Justice Phillips to the male section of the prison was marked with a novelty football match, choir ministration and drama in which the lead character was given a stage name of Ayotunde Phillips by the inmates.

He also disclosed that the male section, which was built to accommodate 1,700 inmates, presently houses 2,496 out of which 2,344 are awaiting trials and 152 are convicted



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Old Friend charged over acid burn on Nigerian girl in London

A FORMER schoolmate of acid-burn victim Naomi Oni was yesterday charged with the attack which partly blinded her. Mary Konye, 21, is due in court this morning. Naomi, also 21, was on the phone to her boyfriend in Dagenham, East London, last December when she was splashed with sulphuric acid.
She spent a month in hospital and was left with bad facial scars.

Glo sponsors 1st aroad race in Nigeria •Foreign athletes expected in Lagos

The first ever road race over hills and sandy path in Nigeria, the Okpekpe Road Race, sponsored by national telecomms operator, Globacom, kicks off on May 4 at Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. A statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by Globacom stated that the 10-kilometre Okpekpe Road Race is the first of its kind in the country. Globacom is the official telecoms partner of the race.

First Lady not ill —Presidency

THE Presidency has refuted claims that First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, has fallen ill again and has consequently withdrawn from a planned trip with President Goodluck Jonathan to Namibia and South Africa.  A statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Ayo Osinlu, in Abuja, on Tuesday, said the report, which appeared in an online publication, was an attempt to mislead the innocent public and demonize the First Lady.

Mercy Johnson & husband move to multi million Naira home in Ajah

Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie and her husband Prince Odi Okojie have moved from their Omole Estate home to a massive new house in the Ajah area of Lagos. Mercy and Odi moved to the house this April, and dedicated it two days ago. Prince Odi, who is said to be a successful businessman, built the house himself and is also building another massive house in Omole Estate.

PICTURES: Samklef’s Wife (Yvonne) And Baba Suwe Cameo In Suwe Video

Samklef last weekend shot the video to the remix of his hit single “Suwe” featuring rapper Olamide. The video was directed by Samklef himself with Unlimited L.A as the Director of Photography. There was also cameo appearances by ace Nollywood actor/comedian Baba Suwe and Samklef’s wife Yvonne as the lead girl.

Here and some pictures from the videoshoot. The video will be released next week

The Top 10 Most Expensive Toys Worth Millions Of Dollars

Toys are made for children. Whether it was your first ball or first doll or first matchbox or first gadget or first remote control vehicle, you will never forget the joy of playing with these things. And you will out of options. As you get older, your taste for toys may evolve from dolls and teddy bears to video game consoles and hobby toys like cameras. You may even be enamored with a board game or two.

This Guy Tho: Mario Balotelli Offers To Allow His Girlfriend Sleep With Madrid Players If They Win

Mario Balotelli might have condemned himself to the doghouse with girlfriend Fanny Neguesha after he reportedly made a bizarre comment about the Belgian model ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.

DOWNLOAD: MUSIC:LKT Ft Davido - Alaye [Remix]

While we await the release of the video for “Alaye Remix” by LKT and Davido, I’ve decided to break y’all off with the song itself. You’ve watched the studio recording session, viewed exclusive pictures and watched B-T-S footage from the video shoot, so it’s only right for you to get a chance to slam this banger.
The original killed clubs. The remix will do same. Official video drops shortly.

Hilarious Pictures Of Fashion Models Falling On The Runway

Check Out The Hilarious Pictures Of Fashion Models Falling On The Runway. Pictures Below. See chiks falling down like rain! Dat ankle don condemn! Poor girl.. God forgive me for laughing so hard! grin grin grin The male model behind her no even send! grin lips-sealed. See more pictures after cut....

My Husband Pushed Me: Now I'm Sleeping With Another Man and I'm Enjoying It

This is what happens when you get married with wrong priorities and faulty expectations, especially if you are the type that don't believe in praying for partner to change. Read this lady's story below and learn from the grave mistake she is making and even proud of making same. She said she is really enjoying sleeping with a young guy while she's still married...

Rapper Ikechukwu Dated Sarah Ofili Because He Was Hungry Of Sex?

When their love was still hot or his hungry for what she's "got" was still very high, Rapper Ikechukwu was everywhere with his sexy lover, the beautiful Sarah Ofili. He even gave her a 'lovely' ring. Girls love the flashy guys but they forget that these guys are hardly ready for commitment.

See The Video Of Nollywood Actress Confession To Witch Craft

The photos of Nollywood actress, Camilla Mberekpe, who was delivered of witch craft, went viral on the social media on Monday. However, my concern was the video as it will afford us the opportunity to watch what actually transpired inside the Synagogue Church in Lagos, during and after her confession.

Actress Foluke Daramola set to drag Bukola Fasuyi to court for libel

Actress Foluke Daramola is getting ready to sue her former friend and journalist Bukola Fasuyi for defamation of character. Bukola had claimed in an interview that she introduced Foluke to her new husband, Kayode Salako, and that Foluke had used juju to charm Kayode and break his home. (If you missed it, read the story HERE)

Jonathan Warns Police Against Human Rights Abuses

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday in Abuja urged officers and men of the Nigeria Police to be mindful of the rights of the ordinary citizens in carrying out their operations. President Goodluck Jonathan commissioning ceremony of police helicopters and patrol vehicles to mark the end of the 2013 Police Week celebration.