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Ghanian Actress Juliet Ibrahim, Reveals The Sexiest Part Of Her

Written by Tunde | August 2, 2012 | 0

One of the prettiest actresses in Nigeria and Ghana movie industry, and a prolific actress, Juliet Ibrahim, has said so much about herself in a recent interview. The 26 year old actress has a family background that cuts across Liberia and Lebanon. Juliet who shot into limelight after her movie with Majid Michael in 2007, is always the cynosure of all eyes anytime she steps out at red carpet events. According to her declaration to gistmaster,”The sexiest part of me is my personality. Once you get to know me well, my easygoing nature and bluntness will make you like me more and more. I know most would expect me to mention my shape and other features but i believe that no matter how beautiful and sexy one is on the outside,it’s the inner beauty that counts. On her happiest moment as an actress

Fela Anikulapo Kuti (15 October 1938 — 2 August 1997) – 15 Years After

Written by Tunde | August 2, 2012 | 0

Fela Anikulapo Kuti (15 October 1938 — 2 August 1997). 15 Years after, THE LEGEND LIVES ON. marks 15 years since the death of Kuti, the Nigerian Afrobeat musician who became a global icon thanks to his unique sound, his wild lifestyle and his harsh criticism of his country’s corrupt military regimes. He is far from forgotten, both here and in many places abroad, and his family has been working to further preserve Kuti’s legacy, including efforts to turn his last house into a museum — the reason his bedroom was left as is, Just recently, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were seen leaving the Al Hirshfeld Theatre after enjoying a beautiful night of Fela! “It’s gone beyond a Nigerian story,” his son Femi Kuti, also a musician, said recently before taking

Policeman shoots at LASTMA office to protest the towing of his car

Written by Tunde | August 2, 2012 | 0

A policeman, Solomon Awodogan, on Wednesday allegedly shot indiscriminately at the Iponri office of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority to protest the towing of his vehicle by the agency’s officials. PUNCH Metro learnt that LASTMA officials had towed the vehicle after it was parked on the Bus Rapid Transit lane. The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr. Babatunde Edu, said after the shooting, the policeman got itno his vehicle and sped off. Edu said, “The policeman reportedly stormed the Iponri office of LASTMA, shot sporadically and forcibly ran away with his apprehended vehicle. The red Mercedes Benz with number plate JV 23KJA was apprehended at Oyingbo for parking on the BRT dedicated lane, thereby violating the BRT traffic law. “The owner of the vehicle deliberately parked on the

Holy Week – Filipinos Crucify Themselves to Prove Their Faith

Written by Tunde | August 2, 2012 | 0

Holy Week is a very busy season in the Philippines. Locals, and even foreigners, flock to various locations throughout the provinces to witness the various “holy” events that happen this time of the year, including the reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. Well, it’s not just a simple reenactment. Participants are really nailed to the cross, with real nails, of course. In Cutud, Pampanga, some devotees start by whipping themselves hours before their crucifixion to show that they are sorry for the sins they have committed. Then they are nailed to the cross and lifted up to bathe in the scorching heat. After the ritual, the men are brought down and immediately checked at an onsite clinic to make sure everyone is all right. Even though this is an old tradition in the Philippines, the Catholic

I wish Nigeria were different – Felix Ekpo lament

Written by Tunde | August 2, 2012 | 0

Felix Ekpo yesterday wished that sports development and its administration were different in Nigeria. Felix Ekpo had just finished his event and waited at the venue before heading to the Games Village to rest and hope that he could place among the top three. Felix Ekpo finished second in his group and had to wait for the other group to finish their events before total results would be collated and winners known. He competed in the 77 KG category. Felix Ekpo is not the firebrand athlete and in no way criticised the sports ministry or Nigeria Olympic Committee. He did not frown at any official but just wished that things were done differently in Nigeria. “You don’t come to the Olympic Games and say you want to win gold without preparing for it,” Felix Ekpo said while chating with this

Nigerian Secret Police Claims Olaitan Oyerinde Killers Were Armed Robbers

Written by Tunde | August 2, 2012 | 0

Nigerian Secret Police Claims Olaitan Oyerinde Killers Were “Armed Robbers” -Newsdiaryonline.com The State Security Service (SSS) today paraded 6 people described as principal suspects in connection with the killing in Benin on 4th May, 2012 of Olaitan Oyerinde, principal private secretary to Governor Oshiomhole of Edo State, it was reported by Newsdiaryonline. Marilyn Ogar,deputy director, public relations of SSS while parading the suspects today said , “In addition to the suspects earlier arrested by the police in connection with the murder ,the following six principal suspects have been apprehended: Mohammed Ibrahim Abdullahi,Raymond Onajite Origbo; Chikezie Edeh; Saidu Yakubu(aka Imam); Sani Abdullahi Abubakar and Hassan Bashiru”. Ogar said: “Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde was murdered