REPORTER AND CAMERAMAN GUNNED TO DEATH IN BIRMINGHAM,ALABAMA

Two people were killed this morning in a gruesome attack while reporting in a  live interview.

Alison Parker, a correspondent for CBS affiliate WDBJ7, was conducting an interview at the Bridgewater Plaza when suddenly shots rang out.

What do you think?

The camera dropped to the floor, and screams continued to air on live TV until producers cut back to a very concerned anchor back in the station.

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The station has confirmed that both Alison and cameraman Adam Ward were killed.

What do you think?

A total of three people were shot in the incident and there's an ongoing search for the gunman.

 

America should really do something about their gun laws,these incessant senseless killings are getting too much!

SOCIALITE AMBER ROSE POSES WITH A BANGING NEW HAIRDO

Muva as she likes to call herself, ditched her signature blond hair cut and rocked this blond wig with a bang.

She posted the picture on her Instagram page almost half naked as usual. We all know Mama Sebastian likes to flaunt her lady parts.

The new hair looks good on her although it might take some getting used to by her fans, that is if she isn't back on her cut by tomorrow.

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ARE YOU AS EAGER AS I AM FOR EMPIRE SEASON 2?

Yes,i can't wait to see the Lyons again.I cannot wait to watch the mesmerizing performance of (Cookie) Taraji P.Henson.That woman is an Actresses' Actress.

What about the extremely Handsome Lyon brothers? Hakeem's baritone voice,Jamal's vocals and of course the cool bipolar Dre. It won't be complete if  I do not mention my beloved Lucious himself.

Who kmows what will become of booboo kitty.lol. I eagerly await the season premier and I know we lovers of Empire are in for a blockbuster with outstanding performances.

TOYIN AIMAKHU ON THE VERGE OF DIVORCING HUSBAND

Sequel to Actress, Toyin Aihmakhu Johnson's actions in the past few days, which indicated that her marriage is in trouble.

It is indeed true that all is not well in the Johnson Household. Her husband fellow Actor,Niyi Johnson, took to his Twitter page to apologize to his wife and also appeal to her fans to help him beg her as he was the one in the wrong.

VOCABULARY TIME

Hi Readers, its another post on Vocabulary time, remember, no knowledge is lost.

The word for today is CONTENT and what it means in different contexts.

1.Content  -Means to be satisfied and pleased.it also connotes a state of happiness .

E.g, Ada Is contented with her salary.

Its  other synonyms are, Pleased,sooth,pacifiy etc.

While another meaning of the  Content is something that is to be expressed through some medium, as speech, writing or any of various arts.

E.g ,The contents of the magazine is very insightful.

SEE CHRIS BROWN'S HIDEOUS NEW TATTOO

Breezy as he is fondly called has got himself a new tattoo.Methinks the tattoo is so hideous and of course very conspicuous as it is on his head.

I wonder what is attractive about this tattoo.

DETAILS OF CONTRACTS AWARDED BY FASHOLA REMOVED FROM WEBSITE

The Lagos State Government has removed details of contracts awarded by the Fashola Administration from the State's website, following the public outcry over the large sums of money involved in those contracts.

Reports by  The Punch reveals that, the section which lists all the contracts awarded under Fashola’s administration between 2013 and 2014 could no longer be accessed.

MARIJUANA-A POSSIBLE CURE TO CANCER?

The United State Government health Researchers are said to have unraveled the mystery of Cannabis as a cancer killing agent so to speak.

Health researchers for the US government claim that cannabinoids - the active ingredients in cannabis - can inhibit the illness by causing cell death and blocking key blood vessels needed by tumours to grow.

They say studies in mice and rats show cannabinoids may be able to kill cancer cells - while still protecting normal cells.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'JENNIFER' FUNKE AKINDELE

One of the best Actresses to grace our screens in Nigeria, Funke Akindele is a year older today. Producer of the hit movie Jennifer clocks thirty nine today. We celebrate this hardworking and iconic Actress who keeps entertaining us with her versatile acts. Long life and prosperity.

NEW ALLEGATIONS AGAINST FORMER GOVERNOR FASHOLA OVER N139M BOREHOLE

These days it seems fresh allegations of wasteful spending are unearthed about Governor Fashola's tenure everyday. The Former Governor of Lagos state whom we all admired seem to be in a situation whereby his clean image is being tainted daily.

It seems some people are hell-bent on seeing to it that the Action Governor does not make President Buhari's cabinet come September. Hence all these allegations cropping up here and there.

The recent allegation is that the Governor spent 139Million Naira on Drilling just two Boreholes ,while he built a Car Park with over 600Million Naira.I hope for all things sane,that this is a big lie or else..who can we have faith in again?

UN SECRETARY GENERAL BAN KI MOON LAYS A WREATH AT BOMBED UN BUILDING IN ABUJA

United Nations General Secretary,Ban Ki Moon,was in Abuja on Monday and he laid a wraeth at the UN Building in Abuja which was attacked by Boko Haram Terrorists on August 26,2011with a car explosion killing over twenty people.

It was a devastating attack, just like all the other terrorist attacks in the Northern part of the country. May the souls of the departed Rest In Peace.

GOVERNOR FAYOSE AND HIS LOVE FOR MINGLING

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti has never shied away from the fact that he is a grassroots politician.

The  controversial Governor has always mingled with his people, eating roasted corn with them,sipping palm wine,seen in Amala joints, taking Motorcycle(Okada) transport  and so many others  too numerous to mention.

It even seems this is what endears him to his people.No wonder he was voted in massively during the last elections. Some of his critics believe this is a crass way of leading, but I am of the belief that whether all these is for showmanship or not, it works for him and his people see him as the people's Governor whom they can relate to.

IS TOYIN AIMAKHU JOHNSON'S MARRIAGE TROUBLED?

This is the question that begs to be asked, judging by the Nollywood Actress recent actions. Her fans and followers alike on Social Network, Instagram noticed that the delectable actress Changed her Name from Mrs to Miss Toyin Aimakhu, while also deleting all her husband Niyi Johnson's pictures from her page.

This brought about speculations that the marriage, contracted two years ago is already experiencing hiccups. However this is not the first time Aimakhu will cause stir over issues concerning her marriage. Some months ago, she gave some insinuations that they were going their separate ways because her husband cheated on her, only for the couple to come back in a united front. Here is hoping this is not another publicity stunt as it is getting to rampant.

DOG EATS FOUR MONTHS OLD BABY

I remember arguing with my husband a lot of times about owning a dog in the house. He is a dog lover,i on the other hand cannot imagine having one around me. I have always had that phobia for dogs.
To make matter worse, I have read stories of dogs attacking little children several times.They can be dangerous around Children.

So it was with sadness that I read that a four month old baby,Chinonso was eaten to death by the family dog.According to Leadership Newspaper,the tragedy struck

on Friday in Asaba, Delta State, when a 37-year-old house wife, Maureen Akowe, a graduate of sociology from the state-owned university allegedly lost her four-month-old baby to her dog.It was gathered that the four- month-old baby was driven in the mother’s car alongside the dog to a popular supermarket along Okpanam Road, Asaba, where the house wife had gone for shopping for the baby’s upkeep.

JOURNALIST KILLED IN SOUTH SUDAN

A South Sudanese Journalist was assassinated near the offices of The New Nation Newspapers in Juba,South Sudan.Peter Boi,was shot by unknown gunmen at his place of work.

His death came on the heels of the controveral statement made by the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir,that they are ready to kill journalists who 'reported against the country'.And that Freedom of the press does not mean you work against your government.

When will African leaders learn?If there are wrongdoings in your country,it is the responsibility of the press to report it.

QUEEN BEYONCE AND BLUE IVY TWINNING

 
Queen Beyonce shared some beautiful vacation pictures on her Instagram page some hours ago.They are breathtaking. She and her daughter Blu Ivy wore the same type of swim suit.They looked so good together.

I love how Bey paired hers with a sailor's cap,she is gorgeous.

ACTRESS TONTO DIKE FLAUNTS HER WEDDING BAND

In the words of Jayz,i hope the rock will fit into her purse! That is one huge rock she has on her finger.She showed off this rock on her Instagram page some minutes ago.It is beautiful,Rock on Poko!

P.s Isnt that rock too big though? I mean for a wedding ring...

NIGERIA'S TOP MAKE UP ARTIST BANKE MESHIDA IS A YEAR OLDER

Happy birthday to one of the Biggest Make up Artist in Nigeria Banke Meshida, she with her immense contributions has changed the face of the beauty industry in Nigeria and is an inspiration to many.

Here is wishing you long life and prosperity.

78.3MILLION WEBSITE SCANDAL MUST BE PROBED BY BUHARI-BODE GEORGE

Former Vice Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, Southwest region, Chief Bode George has urged the President to probe the  past Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola ,over the ongoing scandal of the 78.3million Naira Website developed for the Governor during his term in office.

The PDP  Chieftain in a statement released recently, stated that it would be unfair it the President does not beam his searchlight on corruption allegations leveled against the former Governor. That Fashola is unremorseful despite public outcry over the 78.3Million naira contract which has been termed as ridiculous by the public.

PIERRE NKURUNZIZA BECOMES BURUNDIAN PRESIDENT FOR THE THIRD TIME

Pierre Nkurunziza has been sworn in as the President of Burundi for her third time in a controversial election which has thrown the country into chaos.

The election was highly disputed and it led to a boycott by the opposition.

Nkurunziza took the "oath for a new term of five years", the presidency said in a statement, in a surprise ceremony on Thursday, announced only a few hours in advance. His previous tenure was slated to end on August 26.
His third term has been condemned as unconstitutional by the opposition and provoked months of protests. In mid-May, rebel generals attempted a coup, which failed.


Foreign Observers said the elections were flawed and marred with inconsistencies ,it was not free and credible.

I wonder why African Leaders have this sit tight mentality. They want to be in power  forever, and they do everything possible to foist themselves on the masses. It is obvious that they use these leadership positions are used to enrich themselves.

NIGERIA EULOGIZES HEROINE STELLA ADADEVOH ONE YEAR AFTER EBOLA SCOURGE

Today marks the one year remembrance of the Late Dr Stella Ameyo Adadevoh who died exactly this time last year August 19,2014.She was a Doctor at the First Consultant Hospital,Obalende,Lagos State.She contacted the disease by restraining Liberian Ambassador and  carrier of Ebola Virus Patrick Sawyer .

Her actions saved the lives of millions of Nigeria and she is regarded as a modern day Hero.
May her soul continue to Rest in Peace.

DAVIDO'S FANS MI AND OLAMIDE'S SHAKITIBOBO BANNED from airplay

Radio Stations will no longer be able to play Davido's new hit single Fans Mi and YBNL Arstiste Olamide's chart topping song Shakiti Bobo and two of his other songs as these songs have been banned by the NIgerian Broadcasting Corporation.

They were banned for reasons ranging from lewd lyrics to the glorification of narcotics.This songs can be easily downloaded online,but I guess the NBC has to just do its job.

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IS FATHER KUKAH NOW A PARIAH?

Growing up and reading anything from Bishop Matthew  Kukah in the dailies, I knew he was a special man, a revered clergy who spoke the truth at all times.
I loved and still love his stance on issues, especially issues bordering on the lives of Nigerian. I saw him and still see him as a man who feared no regime, he spoke for the masses at a time when it was dangerous to do so.

So it came to me as a rude shock to  read disparaging comments about this man of Integrity on social media sites, especially on Twitter  some days ago just because he Kukah spoke some home truths about the recent happenings in the country. What was his offence exactly? You may ask.

Father Kukah recently criticized the President Buhari led administration that it needs  to focus on governance instead of investigating corruption linked to past governments in the country. He said these investigations are causing  distractions for the new president. And that we need a stable Nigeria first before and every other thing will fall into place.

Most commenters on the issue felt he said corrupt people should be forgiven and not probed at all. However  my own understanding of what the Bishop said is that the president should take one step at a time and that chasing corrupt officials should not top his list of priorities. I believe those that has rendered the economy to be in the state it is right now should be held accountable.

Truth be told, probing  past corrupt officials seems to be the hallmark of this new dispensation. Do I believe corrupt people should be probed? Definitely yes! Even sent to the gallows for putting Nigerians into such misery .

APC supporters should note that the president will be criticized. Not all his projects will be lauded and that is very normal in a democracy. I urge them to desist from attacking anyone that gives a constructive criticism of

PRINGLES EATING PICTURE OF DAVID CAMERON GONE VIRAL

British Prime Minister, David Cameron was devouring Pringles on a flight from Britain To Portugal.

The picture has since gone Viral. And Unlike our African Leaders, this shows a man in tune with everyday life. He has no airs around him. Chew away Cameron!

NOT LETTING GO OF OLD ITEMS

People who know me well will tell you I act like an old woman at heart. This is borne out of the fact that I keep old and antiquated items a lot. I still have items from high school, and I am sure if checked further even stuff from elementary.

It is habitual and I have tried to change, it is just that I get attached to certain items. I mean what purpose will a secondary school literature note serve? I have asked myself too, yet I have notes, receipts from High school and diploma days.

Although I have now learnt to de-clutter and throw away things that are not useful. Especially stuff that has spent years in my room or anywhere else in the house for that matter. Ranging from .Magazine from years ago that are no longer published to Newspapers all stored in my  mini library.  I think it is a genetic trait I inherited from my father. I remember my mum urging him to throw away objects he has had for years without touching them yet he insists they might be useful someday.

 I always believe I will need to read an article or two over again in an old newspaper. What about cloths? Now don't get me wrong, I give out as many as possible, but I just feel there are some that are timeless pieces, that can be worn over and over again, hence I hold on to them.

Do you also have this habit or know someone who does same? Feel free to drop your comment.

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PERVERT WOMAN LURES 12 YEAR OLD BOY INTO S*X

Bizarre news everywhere, some are just too weird to digest, what can be so attractive in a little twelve year old boy, that will make a grown woman act so wicked?

I guess the answer will never be answered. Thank God justice was served and she did not get away with her insane acts.

According to Metro UK, the 40-year-old woman began an amorous relationship with the 12-year-old after she started driving him and her daughter to school and developed feelings for him.
The pair were said to have had unprotected s*x once a week over a five-month period.
The woman, whose name was withheld, pleaded guilty at Victoria County Court in Melbourne, Australia, to the persistent sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16.
“You failed to recognise that your feelings for the boy were completely inappropriate.

“You commenced and continued an abusive s*xual relationship,” a judge said to the accused.

ANNIE IDIBIA TAKES ATLANTA BY STORM-OPENS BEAUTY SALOON

Annie Idibia, Actress and wife of Tuface Idibia one of Nigeria's greatest music exports just delved into a new business venture.

The black beauty recently launched her own beauty and Hair dressing saloon in far away Atlanta, United States of America. The  Saloon called BeOlive Hair Studio is said to be topnotch  and can compete favorably with other highbrow salons already established in Atlanta. We need no soothsayer to imagine the millions this project would have gulped.

Here is wishing Annie success in her New dealings.

VOCABULARY TIME

Hello blog readers, its that time to rev up our vocabulary skills, one vocab a day makes you a good speaker/writer lol.

However today I just want to enumerate some English words that has Latin roots or evolved from Latin. Due to the Romanization of England in the 5th century, many Latin words found their way into the English vocabulary especially religious or canonical terms.

It is instructive to note that Most English words are borrowed from other languages till they are Anglicized.

We use most of this words on a day to day basis, so we are familiar with them. Here are some words with Latin roots:
      
Dominion                                   Village


Communion                               Suburban,Subterrain

Pastor                                         Latitude

Omen                                          Casino

Requiem                                      Fame

Tenet                                           Estate.

There are over a thousands words such in English as the ones listed above. We shall be looking at the etmology of other words in subsequent posts.

ABOBAKU SAGA

 
I was hoping the Abobaku fiasco was a joke although deep within me i know it is tradition.

For those who don't know,the Abobaku' is the King's right hand man,he is designated to die or be buried along with the king upon the King's demise, so that the king will not sojourn alone to the other side of the divide.

Wole Soyinka's classic Play Death and the King's Horseman succinctly depicts this whole scenario.In the play the King's horseman who is supposed to offer himself up to be buried alongside the King stalls  and tarries,he is reluctant to go on that suicide mission,he even bedded a young virgin at a time when he should be geting ready to join his ancesators.Of course his actions are met with a backlash..and he eventally commits suicide.

Now back to the present day Nigeria,the twenty first century.The year of our lord 2015 precisely.This  culture of burying people alongside the King doesnt augur well for us.It takes us centuriesback,if you ask me.I am a lover of our cultures and traditions quite alright,but one feels some of these inhumane traditions should be done away with.

Asking someone to die alongside a monarch is not palatable at all, and i don't really blame the Abobaku for reneging this particular 'duty'. As it is now people have to live in constant fear in Ile Ife,no nocturnal activities because the powers that are allegedly searching for heads to roll and sacrificed for the King's passage.

Let us abolish this archaic part of our traditions,it is not doing us any good.Imagine if twins were still being killed because of our beliefs that they are evil.Subjecting an individual to death should not top the list of our priorities.

EVERYDAYS IS FOR THE THIEF

 
As the popular Nigerian adage says, Everyday is for the Thief, one day is for the owner. This statement came true today as karma  caught up with one of the fraudulent guys who sells fake items to people in Lagos, especially in traffic.

According to twitter user @nana_figa this young man pictured above, was caught selling a bar of soap packaged like a phone to an unsuspecting buyer. Luck however ran out on him as his trick was uncovered. He was made to dial numbers and call with the 'phone'. Serves him right.

Although, on the flip side, I also I blame buyers who do not go through the right channels to get their goods, why not enter a good phone shop and get your desired gadget? instead of being swindled of your hard earned money, by people like this one caught today.
Probably to buy at a cheaper rate? Only God knows why they are patronized.

Be careful before you part ith your money.

Picture Credit :Twitter handle nana_figa

STUNNING PHOTO OF TOYIN AIMAKHU FOR HOUSE OF MALIK

Thespian,Toyin Aimakhu has graced the cover of popular magazine House of Malik.The 'Alakada' actress was stunning in a black one shoulder lace gown.

She looked regal and we are loving the look.

EMBARRASSING DANFO CHRONICLES PT1

When your car has been grounded for a while and you have no choice but to take Danfo buses and Keke Marwas within Lagos, you just have to take it as it comes.As you know, that cab fares in Lagos are too expensive  and one cannot resort to taking cabs everyday, except you have a gold mine maybe..And for an Ijebu girl like me who wants to and likes to save money, I chose certain places and occasions to go to with a cab at least till I can drive again (soon).

After a tiring experience yesterday at work, I took a danfo home as usual. As a rule I do not sleep inside buses or even cabs. Yes  am vigilant like that. But you see this nature cannot be cheated, I didn't sleep well the previous night as the toddler disturbed me for most part of the night, coupled with the fact that I had to wake up early in order to get to work on time.

So lets just say I found a relaxing spot in the bus, and a s soon as the fresh breeze hit me, I started dozing off, so I said to myself, let me nap for a few minutes before getting to my destination. So I rested my head on the seat handle in front of me. Then all of a sudden, I must have slept so deep because  my head just jerked away from the handle and I almost hit the person sitting right next to me.

 To say I was embarrassed will be an understatement. I didn't believe that just happened to me. Thank God I didn't drool of saliva because those few minutes I got to sleep was enjoyable. I said sorry to the lady beside me and she nodded in an understanding way. I remained at alert till the bus conductor shouted when we got to my bus stop and I replied 'owa o' as I alighted from the rickety yellow bus.

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ACE NIGERIAN FOOTBALLER SAMUEL OKWARAJI REMEBERED TODAY

Late Nigerian Midfielder died exactly twenty six years ago today. The Football legend is being remembered for his contribution to the soccer game in Nigeria.

He met his untimely death on the field in a match between Nigeria and Angola at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos. He was based in Belgium as  played for a Belgian Club side.

May his soul continue to Rest In Peace.

VOCABULARY TIME

Hello readers! I  have been inundated privately by several readers to make this Vocabulary time more constant on the blog. I promise I will, thank you for your readership.

Now to the main business, the word focus for today will be *drum roll* is the word INCUMBENT.
On first contact with the word, I thought it only meant a sitting official, e.g a sitting Governor or President. The word was very common and thrown around during the last elections in Nigeria. You hear words like 'the incumbent President will be unseated.'

However, I have come across the word n several articles, used in another context. E.g., It is incumbent upon the students to study well.

So here are the meanings;

1.Incumbent :holder of  an office or position.

2.Incumbent: A duty or responsibility.

You can now add this to your bag of vocabularies,that is if you haven't done that already.Cheers!

AFENIFERE DESCRIBES OBASANJO AS INTELLECTUALLY INFERIOR

Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is suffering from intellectual inferiority, following his recent comments about the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has recently said the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo was never the leader of the Yoruba but was only elected leader by his followers. He also described the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as one who has better expertise in wine matters than in political analysis.
The elder statesman, while speaking in a chat with Daily Independent, said it was a shame that the former president could describe such an international figure (Soyinka) that has done Nigeria proud in such a derogatory term.
He also aligned himself with the statement made by a former governor of Ogun state, Olusegun Osoba, that nobody is good in Obasanjo’s eyes, to say it is on record that the former president has never praised any leader who ruled before or after him.
“As for Obasanjo, Nigeria began when he became president. He does not believe anybody did anything better before or after. Have you heard Obasanjo praising any leader before independence till this present day? Is there any leader who became president before and after him that he has not condemned? What kind of a character is that?”
 “Nobody is perfect. When people talk about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in America today, it is not as if they don’t have their defects but the Americans choose to highlight their positive sides. That is not Obasanjo. He said negative things about Wole Soyinka who did us proud in the literary world”.

PRESIDENCY FORCED UPON JONATHAN AND LATE YARADUA- DONALD DUKE

Stories have been swirling for a while now that former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo Forced the Late Umaru Mus Yaradua and his then Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to contest for President and Vice President respectively.

A ccording to the Former governor of Cross River state Donald Duke, he says former President Jonathan told him and former president Obasanjo he never wanted to be the Vice president of Nigeria when he was selected to be the running mate to late President Umaru Yar'Adua for the 2007 general election. Donald Duke said this in an interview with news magazine, The Interviewer

"You don’t give authority to an unwilling person, particularly in a country like Nigeria. Umaru never wanted to be president. He was dealing with his health issues and wanted to retire and go lecture in a university. He was really offered an appointment at the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria. Jonathan, on the other hand, had just been re-elected to be governor of Bayelsa and when he was picked, he was not so pleased. He said to Obasanjo and me, ‘I don’t want this job".
If these two men never aspired to the office but were recruited to take on a responsibility as daunting as the management of Nigeria without mentally preparing for the office and having a grand vision of where they wanted to take Nigeria to, then there is a problem. The mental preparation is absolutely important. The vision can be scripted for you, but if you are not prepared and you have no capable team to help you follow through, it is grossly unfair. It is like converting a passenger on an aircraft to a pilot.”

STILL ON THE ELECTRICITY MATTER PT3

Exactly one week after I wrote the Part two of these power series, let me just say we are still savoring the pleasures of constant electricity.

At this point, I don't think I ever want to go back to the darkness that was synonymous to every neighborhood in the country. This must go on forever! Oh the sweet joys of getting home to see that there is light for me to see and do all my chores, instead of carrying my rechargeable lamps all about or struggling to get fuel for my generating set.

I can confidently now delay ironing my cloths, without fear of 'NEPA' taking the light.

A colleague  at work made me see another angle about the improvement in power supply by saying that ,now if he gets his power bill he will be so eager to pay as he is getting value for his money. I like the point he raised and it is very true. If at the end of the month  my husband and I see our bill at least we will know it is justifiable, unlike before when you paid for something you do not use.


We shall continue to enjoy this new change, No to saboteurs and powers that be who are truncating efforts to make us enjoy this very basic amenity in Nigeria in the 21st century.

PICTURE FROM TONTO DIKE'S INTRODUCTION CEREMONY

Controversial Nollywood Actress and 'singer' Tonto Dike surprised her fans pleasantly this weekend, when pictures of her introduction to her beau Churchill Oladunni in Portharcourt surfaced.

It is rumored that the light skinned actress is already on a nine month course. People are hoping this marital journey will tame her and make her less controversial. Well we shall see.

CONTROVERSIAL SINGER/WRITER ETCETERA RUBBISHES HIS COLLOEAGUES

 

By now we are all used to the fact that Etcetera writes controversial pieces and does not care whose ox is gored.In this new article he hits his counterparts below the belt:

'Well, I think I’m finally safe to write this article, since I’ve set up my e-mail software to automatically filter out any messages containing swear words. Sincerely, I don’t know if there’s any song that made me change the TV station faster than this one. If I didn’t, I’d have been doomed to have a group of adults with hideous and unsync voices chanting,“we are the children” over and over in my head for the next six months.

And that certainly isn’t all that’s wrong with the song. Michael Jackson would probably be spitting and cursing in his grave right now, like a pregnant woman with whitlow on her ten fingers and toes. What the heck were they thinking changing his beautifully composed piece of art to the most insipid crap ever written?

I’m going to tell you this for free; don’t listen to We Are The World by African all stars unless you’re trying to get a bone out of your throat. That is only when the song would be useful.

We know that African music isn’t made up of the best singers anymore, but honestly, how did they think that they could fill up a seven-minute song with nothing but monotonous chanting of the same feeble chorus over and over again?

WRISTWATCHES AND I

There was a day my friend Olamide put a message on her Blackberry Messenger status that she forgot her wristwatch at home and she feels naked without it.

Right there and then, I realized I haven't worn a watch in over a year. My husband has given up and has said he will never buy me a watch because he knows I wont wear it.

Am I the only weird one? Even before the advent of mobile phones in Nigeria, that allows us to check the time on our devices, I have noticed that I do not really have a penchant for wristwatches.

I admire them on others, especially the really good ones. Heck,i have some myself too, but wearing them everyday will need a lot of prompting. I simply do not remember my watches.

Someone once told me it doesn't speak well of any individual not wearing a watch, I think that is taking it too far, wristwatches do not make a man! Just like cloths do not, or do they? Henceforth  I Now want to cultivate the habit of adorning my wrist with fabulous pieces. What is your take on wristwatches?

CONSTANT ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PT 2

Like I am doing in my area in Lagos State, are you guys also reveling in the joys the 'born again' power supply is bringing to each household? I heard the good power supply is enjoyed nation wide.

As a working class woman, who leaves home early every morning and comes back in the evening, the task of cooking everyday can be daunting. I started cooking everyday when I realized that after stocking up my fridge, I end up throwing away food because of power issues. We don't use the generator everyday, so that could not help. As someone who detests wastage, I stopped cooking in bulk and resorted to almost everyday cooking.

COUPLE FEEDS SYRIAN REFUGEES INSTEAD OF HAVING A WEDDING PARTY

So many people with kind hearts, don't let the wickedness in the world fool you. Instead of wasting their money on an extravagant wedding, these Turkish couple decided to celebrate their wedding by feeding 4000 Syrian refugees.

May God reward them mightily. The bride looks so stunning by the way.

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