The big traditional wedding was days ago but I’ve compiled a couple of the smashing photos from the event. Dr. SID & Simi Osomo had their traditional wedding in The Ark Event Center, Lekki, Lagos. The wedding was planned by The Wedding Company. See stunning photos below: –
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A 10-year-old boy said to have turned into a cat to witch-hunt a family in Iwofe, Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has been arrested by the police, reports have said. According to a resident of the community, a cat jumped into a room from nowhere while the occupants were wide awake. The cat was said to have transformed to a boy as they were planning on how to chase out what they thought was just a cat, he told Vanguard. The occupants of the room had screamed to attract their neighbours who came to their aid…
Indications emerged, yesterday, in Abuja, that President Goodluck Jonathan and the Police council made up of the 36 state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mike Mbama Okiro (IGP, rtd) have settled for the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 7, Mr. Suleiman Abba as the next Inspector General of Police when incumbent, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar retires tomorrow after attaining the mandatory 35 years in service. Suleiman AbbaIt was gathered that the authority settled for AIG Abba following convincing arguments that the leadership of the nation’s security forces will be concentrated in a particular zone of the…
The Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has disclosed that there were plans to relocate the tank farms along the Oshodi/Apapa expressway as a way of finding a lasting solution to the unending gridlock. Obanikoro made this known yesterday in Lagos, during his visit to Oshodi/Apapa expressway. He also urged the Lagos State Government to provide a permanent parking bay for trucks, from where drivers could be reached. The minister explained that the visit became pertinent following the security implication of allowing trucks to use the road as a park. He, however, applauded steps taken by the Western…
You know, the first time I came across these photos I was shocked. The money spent on this graduating ceremony is enough to pay 5 kids through school from primary level to University. If this much is spent on her graduation, I wonder her her wedding ceremony would be like…hmmm DJ Cuppy has been on our radar for a while now for all the good reasons. The trend-setting DJ is daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, who threw her a grand Marie Antoinette themed party to celebrate her graduation from Kings’ College, London and release of her new album, House…
Remember I informed you all about Omotola’s question and answer session on Twitter with her fans a couple of days ago. Apparently, while the Nollywood screen goddess was engaged in her chat session with some of her Twitter fans where she answered some of their questions; she tactically evaded a few questions and we still wonder why. Here are some of the questions and the dodgy answers she gave: – Omotola. j .Ekeinde ✔ @Realomosexy Follow In Naija? If possible …to…sign,all the best lol“@KemiSantos:Would you advise a girl in love to sign a PRENUP or not to sign?#Osexyfriday 4:42 PM – 25…
The Acting Governor of Adamawa, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, said Government had concluded plan to probe former Gov. Murtala Nyako over N82 billion debt profile. Fintiri announced this in a broadcast to people of the State in Yola on Tuesday. “We shall set up a judicial panel of inquiry to probe Nyako’s administration and we shall cooperate with all anti-graft agencies to recover stolen state funds. “This will be done through effective publicity and bring to public notice the abuses that necessitated and justified this change of government in Adamawa state. “Furthermore, the Secretary to the State Government shall in due…
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has again alleged that Northern elements within the All progressives Congress (APC) party were the ones sponsoring operations of the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram in northern part of the country. The former Minister who spoke with Reporters in Osogbo shortly after attending the campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) noted that members of the APC could not be trusted on the operations of Boko Haram. “The APC in the north is the political wing of Boko Haram in the Northern part of Nigeria. This, I have said before and no…
Islamist sect, Boko Haram has continued unleashing terror on the northern part of Nigeria, with an attack on Katarko village, outskirts of Damaturu, the Yobe state on Monday, killing eight persons and blowing up an important bridge. Katarko, which is 22 kilometers south of Damaturu the Yobe state capital, is a community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state, and believed to be one of the strongholds of the sect in the Northeastern state. Residents told newsmen on phone that the insurgents stormed the town around 7:30 pm, first attacking the military base before moving to some houses where…
The Nigerian Army has lifted the ban it placed on vehicular movement in Maiduguri, Borno State to ward off the alleged planned attack of the Boko Haram insurgents. A ban was placed on vehicular movement on Sunday which caused untold hardship on the residents of the troubled town as they have to trek long distances. But in a press release on Tuesday signed by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, Colonel Muhammad Dole, the army stated that the vehicles can start moving on the roads as from Wednesday morning. In a press release…
The Big Brother Africa show winner, Namibia’s Dillish Matthews shared some stunning photos of herself with her fans. The 24-year-old beauty took to her Twitter to bring a bit of fun to her fans. The girl is seen in a tiny blue bikini top and booty jeans shorts. Today she also posted a wonderful collage with the caption, “Good morning my angels! Remember to love YOURSELF first before you can love another. YOU ARE IMPORTANT” Dillish Matthews, a business person, model, and entertainer who represented Namibia in Big Brother Africa, is the one of the most recognizable persons in Africa.
One of Nollywood’s most famous actresses and reality TV star — Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has paid her dues in full and is one of the most recognized black women in the world. The mother and wife recently had a chat session with some of her Twitter fans where she provided answers to some of their questions. She shared some facts about herself with her over 450, 000 followers on Twitter. Read below: – Here are about 10 truths you possibly never knew about the actress. 1. She speaks her Ondo dialect well and some measure of Igbo 2. She will be…
Controversial former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has again challenged his former party, the All Progressives Congress to explain its relationship with the Boko Haram sect, saying since he first made the claim, the party has not been able to challenge him with a contrary view. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, Osun State capital, after attending a campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party, Fani-Kayode maintained that some APC chieftains, particularly those from the North, were bankrolling the operations of Boko Haram. He said, “The APC in the North is the political wing of Boko Haram in the northern…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has berated a former Niger Delta militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo for saying that General Muhammadu Buhari stage-managed the suicide bomb attack on his convoy last Wednesday in Kaduna. CNPP spokesman, Osita Okechukwu, who reacted to the claim yesterday in Abuja, said that Asari’s comment was “the height of recklessness and sheer irresponsibility for even the enemies of General Buhari vow for his integrity, patriotism, uncommon sincerity of purpose and transparency”. Okechukwu added: “One can understand that Asari Dokubo is one of the beneficiaries of the present administration, which made it possible…
The acting governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has denied rumors that he is scheming to perpetuate himself in office beyond the constitutionally guaranteed three months before elections are conducted for a substantive governor following the impeachment of Murtala Nyako about a fortnight ago. Fintiri, who was Speaker of the House of Assembly before his elevation, said any report linking him to a tenure elongation is not only speculative, but mischievous. He also expressed worry about the appearance of his campaign posters in the state capital, warning that the development could send wrong signals to the public. Speaking through his…
Security has been stepped up in Abuja in readiness for a youth solidarity rally in support of President Goodluck Jonathan which will hold on Thursday. Security operatives, mostly officers of the Nigeria Army have been stationed at strategic entry points and locations within the capital city, with every vehicle entering the metropolis subjected to series of security checkpoints. Terror attacks suspected to have been perpetrated by Islamist sect Boko Haram have become frequent in the North in the past few days heightening fears in the region. A large gathering of people seem a possible target of suicide bombing which is…
The Emir of Hadejia in Jigawa, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, on Tuesday directed district heads in his domain to prevail on parents to enrol their wards in school. He said that it was imperative for community leaders to sensitise their subjects on the need to enrol their wards in school and ensure that they stayed in school. Abubakar spoke in his palace when district heads and other community leaders in his domain paid him Sallah homage in Hadejia. The emir also urged parents to ensure proper moral upbringing of their children to enable them become responsible members of the society. “I…
President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, over the death of his son, Hamza. El-Rufai had announced on his Facebook page at about 8.00 a.m. that Hamza died in a motor accident on Tuesday morning in Abuja. A statement by Dr Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said Jonathan received the news with “a deep sense of grief and shock. “On behalf of himself, his family and the Federal Government, Jonathan extends his heartfelt commiserations to Malam el-Rufai and all members of the el-Rufai family. “The…
The Dental and Medical Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has warned the Federal Government against taking drastic actions against the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, in an effort to force the doctors to call off their nationwide strike. MDCAN in a statement by its national President, Steven Oluwale, in Abuja, warned that proscribing the NMA would have dire consequences on the already fragile health sector. The group said information at its disposal indicated that the government had finalized plans to end the strike and also proscribe NMA. ”The attention of the MDCAN is drawn to the purported plan of the Federal…
A 39 -year-old motorcycle parts dealer, Ogbodo Chibuzor David, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for trying to smuggle 11.06kg of dried weeds that tested positive for cannabis to China. The suspect, who concealed the drugs in various food items, was arrested following the discovery of cannabis concealed inside his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Lagos Airport Commander of NDLEA, Mr. Hamza Umar, said the suspect was to board a Qatar Airline flight when he was detected. He said, “We have apprehended one Ogbodo Chibuzor David with dried weeds that tested…