Photos: Actress Adaora Ukoh Celebrates Birthday

Plus-size Nollywood actress, Adaora Ukoh had friends and colleagues join her as she celebrated being a year older.
It was a dinner and jazz party which held at Rooftop Bar/Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.

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Lagos State Shuts Down 24 Churches, Mosques, Over Noise Pollution

For making too much noise and disturbing the peace of their communities, 24 religious outfits were shut down in 2014.
According to the Lagos State government on Wednesday, April 29, the religious houses were closed for contravening the State guidelines on noise pollution.

Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello and General Manager of the Lagos State Environment Protection, LASEPA, Mr. Ademola Shabi, disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.

Shabi said: “We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated.”

“We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”

“The religious outfits contribute about 50 percent of the noise pollution in the state. In the last few years, we have been having problem to control noise from these outfits. We have been able to shut them down while some have relocated from the community where they were.”

Rihanna flaunts her amazing bikini body in Hawaii(Photos)

Rihanna had a personal photoshoot during her trip to Honolulu. She shared the pictures which were taken by her personal photographer Dennis Lepou via her instagram.

Riri sports a white bikini which she paired with a white & pink head scarf, white Nikita cat eye sunglasses and white transparent shorts. Riri spices up her colour choice which is mostly from the neutral palette with classic red hair.

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Davido acquires custom diamond engraved O.B.O pendant(Photo)

Davido takes his moniker seriously and has proved so with his new acquisition. The singer recently had a diamond engraved custom pendant made and it bears his pseudonym ‘O.B.O’ which stands for ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ (a wealthy man’s son). 

Taking to to instagram to announce the acquisition as usual, Davido wrote, “My chain got a chain” and then gave a shout out to his jeweler. 

Its uncertain how much the neck piece cost, but it’s definitely not cheap. 

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Troops kill Boko Haram commanders, rescue more females from Sambisa forest

Nigerian troops have killed several field commanders of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed more of their training camps in the Sambisa Forest.

The acting Director Public Relations of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani K. Usman made disclosure late Wednesday’s night.

He said: “troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army cleared several terrorists strong points and training camps within Sambisa forest, Borno State, Nigeria. The troops have also rescued additional women and children.

“They have been evacuated to a safety zone for further processing. During the encounter unfortunately we lost a soldier, while four others were wounded in action.”

FG Sacks FAAN Director over Appointment Irregularities

The federal government has sacked the director of finance of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Tochukwu Bede Uchendu.

Uchendu was relieved of his appointment following a petition by two leading aviation labour unions over irregularities associated with his appointment and unapproved waiver grants worth N1 billion, respectively.

The Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) had last week, petitioned the head of service of the federation calling for the sack of two directors in the FAAN – the directors of finance and commercial.

In a letter dated April 27, 2015, which was signed by the director of Human Resources, A. A. Tsafe, for the Minister of Aviation, Uchendu was directed to vacate the office until a due process initiated for his appointment was concluded and formal letter of appointment issued to him.

“We regretfully inform you that the letter (his appointment letter) is hereby withdrawn pending the conclusion of the necessary due process on the matter,” it said.

 Meanwhile, a committee has been set up to investigate the allegation against the director accused of granting waivers worth N1 billion to two companies without approval from either the ministry or FAAN.

 

FG Demands Repatriation Of Bodies Of 4 Nigerians Executed In Indonesia

The Federal Government has condemned the execution of four Nigerians by Indonesian authorities over drug-related crimes, despite pleas for clemency by President Goodluck Jonathan.

The government extended its condolences to the families of the deceased, demanding the repatriation of the corpses of the executed persons for them to be given a decent burial in their various communities. The government also warned all Nigerians to desist from drug trafficking and other offences, which entails maximum punishment in different countries of the world.

The statement reads, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has received with deep disappointment, news of the execution of  four Nigerians, Messrs Martin Anderson, Okwudili Oyatanze, Jaminu Abashin and Sylvester Obiekwe by the government of Indonesia for drug-related offences.

These executions have taken place despite spirited pleas for clemency made at the highest level by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and more recently Ambassador Aminu Wali, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on April 21, 2015, during the 10th Anniversary of the New Asian-African Strategic Partnership Summit, which took place in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

The Federal Government wishes to express its condolences to the families of the deceased.It has asked the Indonesian Government for the repatriation of the remains of the executed persons, so that they can be accorded decent burial in their various communities. The Federal Government  seizes this opportunity to once again, warn all Nigerians to desist from drug trafficking and other offences that attract maximum punishment in several countries of the world. 

The Federal Government will continue to promote the welfare and protect the lives of Nigerians abroad, no matter their circumstances. Furthermore, government is committed to engage the government of Indonesia and other friendly countries regarding the conclusion of Prisoner Transfer Agreements and other bilateral means of safeguarding the interest and welfare of Nigeria ”

Genevieve, Rita Dominic, Monalisa Chinda & others host a Night of Tribute for late Oronto Douglas (Photos)

Nollywood stars held a Night of Tribute for Late Presidential aide, Oronto Douglas at Eko Hotel. They all stepped out in white except Genevieve Nnaji who wore a black dress.

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Buhari Denies Barring AIT; Issues Warning to his Team

President-elect of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has instructed all his staff as well as the personnel attached directly to him, to stop all forms of dealings with the media.

Buhari warned them to leave all media affairs to his official media team, who knew how best to deal with their media collegaues.
In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, April 29, by Directorate of Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Buhari reiterated the position of his party, the All Progressives Congress, which had opposed the temporary barring of the African Independent Television (AIT) from covering his media affairs.

Buhari said he was neither consulted nor informed about the AIT barring, and only became aware of the matter after the public brouhaha it generated.

“I would like everyone to henceforth stay within his/her defined area of responsibility. The time of change has come and we must avoid making the same mistakes that the outgoing government made.”

GEJ sacks MD of Nigerian Ports Authority, appoints Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero as new MD

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

Alhaji Sanusi, a lawyer, from Kano State takes over from Mallam Habib Abdullahi who has been relieved of his appointment as Managing Director of the NPA.

The appointment of the new NPA Managing Director takes effect from tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 2015.

President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours, Reuben Abati said in a pres statement made available tonight. 

South Africa Says to Start Giving HIV Victims ‘Mark’ Near Their Genitals

President Zuma signed a bill that seems to be one of the greatest steps in the history of trying to combat HIV.

From now on, every person who gets tested and is found to be HIV positive will not just get counselling and medication. They will also get a mark in form of a tattoo near their genitals according to the bill signed by the president.

Jacob Zuma after signing the bill said;

The mark is to protect those who can’t say no to sex. I mean if you can’t read between the lines you should read between the legs because that’s where the status would be tatted. The choice to be HIV positive is now in your hands or your genitals for that matter…. We also encourage those who had been living with the virus to go to the nearest public hospitals to get their status tatted in.

Mo Abudu, Mai Atafo, Others at the premiere of 'Desperate Housewives Africa'

Fun and excitement as EbonyLife TV, held the much awaited premiere and private screening of Desperate Housewives Africa, the local adaptation of the multiple award-winning ABC television drama hit series, at the Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre on Tuesday April 28, 2015.

Celebrities spotted at the event includeMo Abudu, John Ugbe, Michelle Dede, Jason Nwoga, Linda Osifo, Omotu Bissong, Nini Wacera, Mai Atafo, Lanre Olushola, Nkiru Anumudu, Dolapo Oni, Ozzy Agu, Fade Ogunro, Nikki Laoye, Kehinde Bankole, Emmanuel Ikubese and many more.

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Buhari at the induction of new members of the 8th National Assembly(Photos)

Gen Buhari was at the induction of new members of the National assembly organised by the National Institute for Legislative Studies in Abuja today April 29th today. At the induction, Buhari promised to work closely with the National Assembly members, stating that for any democratic leader to work successful, he needs the cooperation of the national assembly members.
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Chika Ike Stuns In New Photos For Glamour Magazine

Nollywood actress Chika Ike has shared new beautiful photos on Instagram. 

The 29-year-old actress who is currently promoting her reality TV show is one of many Nigerian actresses who loves to flaunt the good life. 

She shared the photos on her Instagram and revealed she was shooting them for Glamour Magazine.