Welcome to Ucy Madumere's Blog: November 2014

Sunday, 30 November 2014

[REVEALED] Why There Is An Ouburst Between Obasanjo And Jonathan

It emerged at the weekend that recent outbursts by former President Olusegun Obasanjo against President Goodluck Jonathan stemmed from the latter’s refusal to implement a proposal from the former president in respect of the 2015 elections.

Sources in Abuja revealed that the former president had sent emissaries and also whispered to Jonathan that he would back his 2015 ambition if he (Jonathan) agreed to drop Vice-President Namadi Sambo as his running mate.

It was gathered that the former president had spoken in favour of Jonathan fielding Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, as his running mate.

Hey guys..who rocked it best?

We’re Better Than Those Old People – Runtown

Runtown just proved that he is not just a one -hit wonder like so many artistes in his time.
His chart topping hit Gallardo featuring Davido got him an award for Best Collaboration of The Year 2014 at the NEA awards which held in New York. He has also released other hit songs including Domot, Party like it’s 1980 to name a few.

Unlike his peers who contributed to this issue, toeing the cautious line, Runtown threw caution onto the wind, reeling out what he believes it is the situation. Call him a rebel or whatever. Runtown believes they, musicians of this era are far better than musicians of old.

Maheeda's daughter, Divine is just 13. Very pretty girl. And yes, her mum Maheeda is back to striping and teasing on her Instagram page. Another photo after the cut..

If you had ever loved this couple, sorry to break the bad news - Pokello and Elikem's engagement is officially over!

And along with it came some more shocking news - after months of continuously denying he ever had an affair with a married woman, Elikem has come clean.

Last night, he and his fiancee Pokello got into a messy fight over his alleged sugar mummy - Gloria Lamptey on Instagram and Twitter. Pokello had called Gloria out for harassing her only for her supposed fiance Elikem to shockingly blast her in reply. Fans demanded an explanation and in a new series of tweets this morning, Elikem dropped the bombshell - Pokello ended their relationship 3 months ago. And yes!, he actually dated Gloria while she was married for 4 good years! See tweets after the cut.

Jude 'Engees' Okoye, the older brother and manager of P-Square has welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Ify. Ify gave birth at 7.29pm at Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday Saturday Nov. 29th. Mother and daughter are doing great.

The little angel has been named Princess Emma Adanna Okoye and also, mother and daughter are in good condition.A big congrats to them!

MOUAU VC protests marginalisation, fund starvation

The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture Umudike , Abia State, Professor Hilary
Edeoga, has vigorously protested the non release of the
university’s take-off grant 22 years after its establishment,
and the partial release of its annual capital allocations.
Edeoga who registered his protest when the House of
Representatives Committee on Education visited the
institution as part of its oversight function, alleged that the
unfair treatment being meted out to the university by the
federal government amounted to marginalisation of its host
geopolitical zone- the South East.

Ayo Makun and wife are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary today.. Wishing them many more happy anniversaries. Read Ay's anniversary message after the cut.

Olugbenga Ashiru, a former minister of foreign affairs has died in a South African hospital today. Family members who confirmed his death said he died of brain tumour in the South African hospital. It was also gathered that Mr Ashiru has been hospitalized for over 3 months before passing away today. He was 66. RIP

LMAO!! Take Home Promo! Hot Chic Shows Off Condom To The Lucky Man That Takes Her

Anyways, this is from a club in South Africa, No wonder HIV is most spread in that country..

Dr Sid & Simi Osomo Expecting Their First Child

Dr Sid and Simi Osomo are expecting their first child. The excited husband broke the news this evening when he posted the photo above on his IG page.. Big congrats to them.

Saturday, 29 November 2014

Full List Of Channel O Music Video Awards 2014 Winners

The annual Channel O Music Video Awards for 2014 just held in Johannesburg in South Africa at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Diamond and Cassper Nyovest packed the majority of the award for the night while Nigerian artistes including Tiwa Savage, Kcee and Olamide walked away with an award each also.

Check out the full list below

Nollywood star actress Tonto Dikeh is stepping into new terrain in her choice of characters to play in movies. She has shifted from playing the daughter of wealthy parents, street girl, to either a preacher, or a common illiterate village girl.

Her recent role is that of a village teenager, who just newly got introduced into education. With her fitting costume, Tonto got into the role very well and gave us the picture of Akudo, the hard working village girl. More photos after the cut..

This guy knows 'what's up' when it comes to fashion jor! What do you guys think?

[PHOTOS] Pope Prays In Istanbul Mosque In New Outreach

Pope Francis has taken part in a Muslim prayer alongside the Grand Mufti of Istanbul on the second leg of his three-day visit to Turkey. Francis stood on Saturday morning with his head bowed and hands clasped in front of him in a two minutes of silent prayer inside the 17th-century Sultan Ahmet mosque, aiming to show respect for Islam and encourage stronger ties between the two faiths.

"May God accept it," Rahmi Yaran, the Grand Mufti of Istanbul told the pope at the end of the prayer.

A group of school children waving Turkish and Vatican flags chanted "Long live Pope Francis" as the pope cheerfully left the mosque. See more photos after the cut..

House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Tambuwal asks IGP to be jailed for contempt. In the application filed by his counsel, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Tambuwal accused the IGP of committing contempt of the order of court for status quo made on November 7.

Tambuwal averred that the IGP undertook not to tamper with the subject of the dispute being his status as Speaker, but has been the only person who does not recognise him as the speaker. He added that even the president still recognises him as the speaker.

The award is tonight in South Africa, and people are already on their way to the venue. See more photos after the cut.

One word for this..

Omotola Jalade to Celebrate 20 years in Entertainment Industry 2015

I doubt if anybody has ever addressed her as one of the veteran actresses in Nollywood, but that is what age has actually made her. Star actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has announced that she will be celebrating her 20 years in entertainment industry come 2015.

“At this time 6:15 it’s my pleasure to announce to u that in the yr 2015!!!I will be Marking 20 YEARS IN ENTERTAINMENT. THANK YOU LORD ! 20 YEARS IN ENTERTAINMENT ! 2 DECADES ! Can you believe it? Just like yesterday!!!”

[UPDATED] 120 Killed, 270 Injured in Kano Bomb Blast

About 120 Muslim worshippers died and 270 were injured on Friday as the violent Boko Haram sect bombed the 10,000 capacity Kano Central Mosque where the Emir, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, usually leads prayers. About 10 gunmen went on a shooting spree after the blast at the mosque, which is close to the Emir of Kano’s palace. The emir was said to have travelled to Saudi Arabia late on Thursday night from Paris. Witnesses said the incident happened just as residents were getting set for Friday prayers.

Nigerian indigenous language rapper, Mr Raw Nwanne has announced the birth of his first child, a baby boy, in the early hours of today, Thursday November 27, 2014. congrats to him!!

7 Drug Traffickers On Their Way To Hong Kong Arrested At Abuja Airport

Forty-nine-year-old Fred Obi was about to board an Ethiopian Air flight from Abuja to Tel Aviv, Israel with a strange cargo allegedly concealed in his stomach when the law caught up with him. He had ingested 1.594kg of cocaine.

But he was not the only one boarding that same flight with the intention of transporting narcotics they had ingested on November 22, 2014 when they were arrested by men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Governor Oshiomhole is angry and very bitter towards President Jonathan for ignoring Edo state and its people, by depriving them of what he call their right. While receiving former Minister of State for Works and PDP Chieftain, Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi who just decamped to APC and 2000 of his followers at the traditional Urhokpota Ground in Benin yesterday, Oshiomhole openly poured out his anger, saying PDP has done more harm than good in the state and the country as a whole. His exact words after the cut;

This year appears to be the moment when Seyi shay finally begins to reap from her hardwork. After the Murda announced that she is the new brand ambassador for Hollandia/Chivita Yoghurt, off she was to India to shoot her first commercial. Vanguard reports.

“Hey, Honeys, say hello to your new Hollandia/Chivita brand ambassador. Check this TV commercial I shot in India and tell me what you think” she gleefully announced through Whatsapp, producing a link to the video.

The commercial is titled “Let’s Dance’ and Seyi got up to speed in showing what a great talent she is.

Seyi Shey is currently in New York working on her debut album.

UBA Wins In 5 Categories At The Banker Awards In London

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, one of Africa’s largest financial services institutions, has proved it is in a class of its own by sweeping the global banking awards in London winning in five categories to become one of the highest single winning bank brands at this year’s awards.

In this year’s edition, UBA was voted ‘Bank of the Year in Africa’ after trumping others to win the highly coveted award for pan-African bank brands. Congrats to them!

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Friday, 28 November 2014

[PHOTOS] President Goodluck Jonathan At OAU Today During His Visit

As an ex-lecturer himself, the president visited the foremost university in the country OAU, See more photos after the cut..

Daughter of Late professor Akunyili, Njideka Akunyili has been announced as the 2014 winner of James Dicke Contemporary Artist Prize by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

She will be the 11th winner of the $25,000 award, which recognizes an artiste below 50 who has produced a significant body of work and consistently demonstrates exceptional creativity.Congrats to her!!

Over 50 Killed In Central Mosque Today In Kano State

Over 50 persons are said to have died in the three explosions that rocked the Kano Central mosque during Juma’at prayers this afternoon.

An eyewitness who spoke to BBC says he counted over 50 dead bodies. Sources at the emir’s palace say Emir of Kano Sanusi arrived Saudi Arabia last night from Kano.

The bomb blast that occurred at Kano Central Mosque on Friday during Juma’at prayers this afternoon Nov 28. The Kano Central Mosque is where the Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido usually lead prayers on Fridays. Lamido is said to be absent during the attack.

Security personnel who confirmed the incident said the attacker disguised as a worshiper. He tells TheCable that the explosions occurred right inside Ado Bayero Central mosque. .

yay or nay?

Mercy Johnson Dazzles in New Pics with Daughter

Mercy Johnson Okojie is still in US after the delivery of her second baby. Aside nursing her first son that arrived last month, the newly turned mother of two is also having good times with her daughter, Purity. Mercy stepped out in a knee-length countryside boot, looking very pretty.
See more photos after the cut..

According to Punch, Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, today attacked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan, Punch reports.

Fayose spoke at the Yoruba Progress Summit, held at the Oduduwa Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. Fayose, who was impeached as the Ekiti State Governor in 2006 during the reign of Obasanjo as President, said the ex-president was corrupt and was not in a position to criticise Jonathan.

Star actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh just recently launched The Tonto Dikeh Foundation in a press conference. The

Duchess of D'banj's DB Records said, the foundation gives hope to such young girls by providing help to them through our partners depending on their individual cases, we support them during ante natal and post natal period, we mentor this young women so they can fit into the society again with a new sense of belonging and giving them a second chance in life to be great. We also help this young mothers to take care of their kids by placing the kids into special homes, we support their upkeep ,feeding, education and anything a child will need to become great and most of all we give them shelter and security.See another photo after the cut..

A young man was seen falling off a speeding train at agege area of lagos this morning, according to passengers on the train, the young man hang unto the train from Oshodi and was seen few minutes later dozing off before eventually falling off the train, he suffered heavy injury on his head which was bleeding badly and his left leg was suspected to have been broken. See another photo after the cut..

Popular Afro hip-hop & dancehall artiste, Esegine Allen aka Orezi has just signed a juicy multimillion naira deal with Nigeria’s foremost and most innovative bookmaker, Merrybet.

The shoki crooner “Alhaji Orezi”, who was elated at signing the deal said “Merrybet has brought a lot of appeal and sophistication to the business of sports betting and that it felt good to be associated with such an innovative brand.”

At the event which held at the company’s VGC office, the company’s Chief communications officer, Mr Lanre Odiase said “Merrybet is pleased to have Orezi as an ambassador as he has a fresh style and also a large fan base especially among the youths.”

A riot broke out this morning in Lekki around 8:00am with eyewitnesses saying it’s actually a fight between Hausa okada riders, and Yoruba Lekki Estate Shuttle drivers. According to the source, the riot which occurred this morning was as a result of an attack carried out by Hausa Okada riders on Yoruba bus drivers who drive some of the estate’s shuttle buses last night.

The eyewitness who spoke to pulse.ng this morning said;

“It all started yesterday when the Hausa okada riders attacked the bus drivers, they shattered the windows of their buses and injured a few bus drivers. This morning, the drivers with the help of some men caught some of these okada riders and beat them to a pulp”.

In a recent interview with VANGUARD, Yemi Blaq has revealed the relationship between himself and Ghanaian top actress, Juliet Ibrahim. He also said his wife, Remi Blaq knows fully well what’s happening between them, and she’s very much okay with it. When asked if he would have married the actress, if he wasn’t married, Yemi said Yes, he would, but it’s unfortunate he is married now, while also hinting he has a good wife.

You have a very close relationship with Juliet Ibrahim, how does your with react to that?

She’s okay with it. My wife is a professional through and through. When we were shooting ‘The Distance Between’, my wife wrote the script. She wrote my character to have a romantic relationship with both Rita Dominic and Mercy Johnson. She was on set while we were shooting and after doing a kissing scene with Mercy Johnson, my wife called me aside and said “That kiss is not real. You need to make it real”.

Last month Davido posted the receipt confirming his booking at a luxurious hotel suite in Las Vegas, which he had booked for himself and his crew to ring in his 22nd birthday.

Well that was just the tip of the iceberg on the vast amount of money spent for his birthday, according to reports, the Omo Baba Olowo splashed out a whopping N15 Million on his birthday celebrations! Chai there is God ooooo!Get the complete break down of how he spent all that money and more photos after the cut..

Performing artiste, Muma Gee who got married to a Nollywood actor, Prince Eke in 2011 has said she can never dump her music career for marriage.
According to Muma Gee who says she never courted her husband before they finally tied the knot, said they have had their ups and down in marriage like every other couple and she’s glad they are still in it. But she can never trade her music career for marriage.

Here’s what she told Punch; “I can never dump my music career. Music is part of me and will always be. I live, breathe, eat and drink music. I just cannot survive without making music. So it is impossible to quit, not even now that I am married.

For me, music is not all about picking up the microphone and opening my mouth to sing. It is something that comes from within. It is deeper than just singing and performing at a concert. That is why when I am performing on stage, I am out of this world. It is my way of life,” she said. The couple are blessed with a set of twins named Ceasar and Cleopatra.

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2014 Winners

Check out the list of winners from NMVA 2014

Some winners are yet to be announced and the list will be updated as soon as those announcements are made.

Best Producer
5 Star – WINNER

Best Use Of Visual Effects
Gbade Adetisola — Baba Ti Soro – WINNER

Video By Minors
Mya K —— Special Friend – WINNER?

Fela Kuit's son, Femi Kuti, clocked 46 two weeks back. But in spite of how blessed he has been, he still regrets that he is not the father of two of his five children. He revealed this few days to his birthday in an interview.

Out of his alleged five children: Made, Afolabi, Dupe, Tosin and Ayomide, two of them, Dupe and Tosin (a boy and a girl) have been discovered not to be his biological children, according to a recent DNA test.

He confessed being disappointed and pained that a woman can actually give someone what does not belong to him.

A chartered aircraft conveying APC’s presidential aspirant, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari and his entourage was allegedly denied landing rights in Makurdi yesterday. The presidential aspirant has however spoken about the incident, saying they can only try, but can’t stop him or his party. Below is what APC London who campaigns solely for him wrote on their official Facebook page.

Fuji icon, Adewale Ayuba goofed in a big way at the 2014 edition of Nigeria Music Video Awards which started very late on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. While on stage to present an award at the awards ceremony which held at Eko Hotel and Suites, VI, the veteran musician forgot to announce the list of nominees for the category but went straight into announcing the winner for the category. The category is the Best Afro Video which Oritse Femi‘s ‘Double Wahala’ won but Ayuba’s goof got guests laughing out loud as the singer was left confused for a few minutes until the nominees were rolled out on the projector for everyone to see. Left with not much to do to redeem himself, he later annouced the winner again, with the usual expectation and surprise totally missing of course....

Money Can’t Buy Them Love! 5 Super-Rich Single Nigerian Ladies

They are rich, powerful, highly influential and successful business ladies but that’s certainly not all it takes. A woman without a man to stand by her may sometimes by classified as incomplete. Some of these ladies have once been married and probably because of their bitter experiences, they have chosen not to thread that path again. Some others have never been married because they have not been able to hook a decent man for themselves. Despite all the money and fame, Love really do not cost a thing. Check out some sexy but single Nigerian ladies after the cut..

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The Nigerian government has approved N9billion for the distribution of 750, 000 Clean Cook Stoves and 18,000 Wonder bags to Nigerians, in a bid to stop the depletion of forest resources caused by indiscriminate felling of trees.

The approval followed a memo presented by the Minister of Environment, Laurentia Mallam, at the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting the Federal Government.

The stoves and wonder bags, meant for women in the rural areas, would be distributed under the National Clean Cooking Scheme, NCCS, which seeks to stem the use of solid fossils like firewood and charcoal for cooking.

Stella Oduah Still Owes Her Company's Staff 5 months Salary

Princess Stella Oduah’s Sea Petroleum and Gas Company Limited (SPG) is allegedly owing its workers five months salary and other entitlements.
DAILY POST gathered on Wednesday that despite splashing multi-million naira for the expansion of her business empire after she was dropped as Aviation Minister, Oduah appears to have forgotten those on payroll in SPG. Sources said the situation had caused disquiet within the company with some staff hinting of their resignation by the end of the year, if there was no improvement.