67 Year-Old Australian Grandma Found Dead in South Africa after Meeting with 28 Year-Old Nigerian who Proposed on Online Dating Site

A 67 year-old grandmother from Australia has been found dead in South Africa where she travelled to meet a 28 year-old Nigerian she met on an online dating site.

The woman, Jette Jacobs was found dead in a Johannesburg guest house in February, two days after she met up with a man calling himself Jesse Orowo Omokoh. According to AU News, the pair struck up an online relationship three years ago. In 2010, Jacobs travelled to South Africa to meet him before he proposed late last year. Over several years she sent over $100,000 to him.

After he proposed, she wanted to settle in Nigeria but her children had begged her to stay in Australia. Yahoo News reports that her money, credit cards, laptop computer and jewellery were missing. Omokoh was the last person to see Jacobs alive and told police he found her body but he has since disappeared.

Although an empty pill bottle was found near her body and the South African police initially thought she had committed suicide, her children believe she was murdered.

“Anybody who knew my mother would know that there is no way that she would do that,” her daughter told 6PR.

President Goodluck Jonathan Pledges N3 Billion Grant to the Nigerian Movie Industry at Presidential Dinner to Celebrate Nollywood at 20

On Saturday 2nd March at the State House in Marina, Lagos, President Goodluck Jonathan hosted some Nollywood stars at a dinner to celebrate Nollywood at 20.

The dinner was organized to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Nigerian movie to be released on home-video; ‘Living in Bondage‘, which was released in September 1992.

The event had in attendance several actors and stakeholders in the Nigerian movie industry such as Genevieve Nnaji, Chidi Mokeme, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Olu and Joke Jacobs, Segun Arinze, Stephanie Linus, Patience Ozokwor, Zack Orji, Madam Kofo, Desmond Elliot, Chiwetalu Agu, Cynthia Amadi, Amaka Igwe, Dickson Iroegbu, Zeb and Chico Ejiro, Kunle Afolayan, Tunde Kelani, Andy Chukwu and several others. The First Lady Patience Jonathan and other dignitaries were also present.

Watch more photos after the cut...

Kwara CP shot dead in Enugu

Gunmen on Saturday night struck at the Enugu residence of the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chinwike Asadu, killing him instantly.

The police orderly to the slain CP, Aloha Olaniyi and driver, Oliver Omeh, who were with him, were also injured in the attack.

They sustained  bullet wounds  and are currently receiving treatment at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu.

The incident occurred at Amorji Nike, near the densely populated Abakpa  Nike area in Enugu East Local Government Area within the state capital at about 10.00 p.m.

The Police Commissioner, who reportedly visited his home in Enugu at the weekend, was driving into his private residence when the assailants, who  may have laid an ambush, attacked him and his aides about 100 metres from his house.

Gov Yero splashes cash, land on Eagles

The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Mukhtar Ramalan Yero on Thursday night doled out cash and land rewards to those members of the Senior National Football Team, Super Eagles, who have affiliation to Kaduna State.
The Super Eagles did the nation proud by lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at the tournament’s 29th edition which ended in South Africa on February 10 – only the third time that Nigeria would emerge champion in the event’s 56-year history.
At an impressive ceremony inside the Government House, Kaduna on Thursday, Governor Yero showered five players – defenders Efe Ambrose and Juwon Oshaniwa and midfielders Reuben Gabriel, Obiora Nwankwo and Victor Moses with the sum of N1 million and plot of land, each, in the State capital.
Midfielder Reuben Gabriel, who was physically present, collected his cash reward of N1 million on the spot.

Iyanya's concert ft D'banj, MI, Wizkid, holds tomorrow at Eko hotel

Iyanya's album launch concert will hold tomorrow March 2nd at Eko Convention Centre at 7pm. Tickets: N5k and N25k. Tables sold for N500k and N1million.

The concert will feature D'banj, MI, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Davido, Bracket, May D, Seyi Shay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Vector, Emma Nyra, Lola Rae.

'President Jonathan is eligible to run in 2015' - Abuja High Court

An Abuja High Court this afternoon ruled that President Jonathan is eligible to contest in the 2015 presidential election, if he wants to. A lawyer, Mr Cyriacus Njoku had filed a suit challenging the president's eligibility to contest in 2015.

Below is what the presiding judge, Justice Oniyangi, said in his ruling...

"After the death of Umar Yar'Adua, there was no election or bye election, President Jonathan was merely asked to assume the office of the President in line with Doctrine of necessity. He was not elected as the President but was made to assume office by virtue of Yar'Adua's death.

“Having exhausted the late President's tenure, he sought for his party's ticket and ran for the office of the President successfully in 2011 general election. He is therefore currently serving his first tenure of office and if he so wishes, he is eligible to further seek his party's ticket through the party's primary election and to run for office in 2015," , adding that President Jonathan’s tenure as President started in May 29, 2011, when he took the oath of office and not on May 6, 2010, when he assumed office after Umaru Yar’Adua’s demise.

2face and Annie Macaulay's Traditional wedding Invitation Card is out!

2face and Annie Macaulay's traditional wedding has been fixed for Friday March 8th at the brides hometown and afterwards will be their white wedding which will hold 23rd of March in Dubai. Above is the invitation card for their traditional wedding. See another one after the cut...

Tonto Dike Releases New Single "jeje"

The long awaited "jeje" is finally out. The song which was produced by Jospo and was dropped today. Enjoy!

Ibinabo Fiberesima finds comfort on Ramsey Nouah’s shoulder

That beautifully serene moment when the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, finds Ramsey Nouah’s shoulder a comfortable place to lay her head on.

The photo is really adorable!

Kim K is faking her pregnancy- MediaTakeOut

This is what they wrote on their website:

Last week when we saw Kim's belly we were like . . . OK. (photo on the left). But check out the pics below, taken yesterday (that would be 2 days ago). The belly is completely gone (photo on the right)!!!

First it was Beyonce, now it's Kim. I wonder why they will say a woman who have all it takes to be pregnant is faking her pregnancy. See another photo after the cut...

ALUU 4: Court Discharges 7 For Non-Involvement

Seven out of the 18 suspects standing trial for the murder of the four students of the University of Port Harcourt, who were killed in October 2012, have been discharged by a Port Harcourt chief magistrates’ court.
According to the chief magistrate, Emma Woke, the seven persons were discharged on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) that they were arrested and charged to court on suspicion.
Those discharged on Thursday were Chinwo Cynthia (the only female suspect), George Nwadei, Ekpe Daniel, Gabriel Agburum, Finebone Jeffrey, Endurance Edet and Gabriel Ochie.

Ebonyi State University Shut Down Over Students’ Protest

The angry students alleged that they are being forced to pay school fees between N88, 000 (for indigenes) and N130, 000 (for non-indigenes) depending on one’s department.

State authority on Thursday announced the closure of the Ebonyi state University (EBSU) Abakaliki over the multiple protests that had plagued the institution since the commencement of this year’s academic session by the students who are demanding a reduction in tuition fees. While making this announcement over the state radio, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Francis Idike said it was necessary considering the tension the protesting students had created across the state. He argued that if the institution was not closed immediately it might lead to a new wave of insecurity in the state.

NCC Fines MTN, Etisalat, Airtel And Globacom

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined four GSM operators a total of N22million for contravening the ban on promotions and lotteries on their respective networks. The affected operators are; MTN Nigeria, Etisalat Nigeria, Airtel and Globacom.

The director of legal and regulatory services, NCC, Ms. Josephine Amuwa who announced this, said MTN Nigeria is to pay N10 million, Etisalat N6 million, while Airtel and Globacom are to pay N4 million and N2 million respectively.

According to her, all operators have seven days to pay their respective sanction amounts from the date of receipt of the sanction notice , and are liable to payment of the sum of N1 million for any day that the contravention persists.

The commission had in a letter dated November 8 2012, directed all the GSM operators to discontinue all promotions and lotteries running on their networks with immediate effect.

From Channels

Hip hop act Damino Damoche shot dead at LASU this afternoon

Rising hip hop act, Olaniyan Damilola, popular known as Damino Damoche, was shot dead this afternoon at Lagos State University Ojo gate by people suspected to be cultist.

Damoshe was shot twice in the head and hand after he finished writing a test at faculty of management science. He was a Banking and Finance student at LASU. He was popular for his song - obo to she.

May his soul rest in peace!

Man kills mum, dismembers and scatters her body parts in garbage bags across town

Via NY Daily News

A schizophrenic South Bronx man confessed Tuesday to dismembering his mom and scattering her body parts in garbage bags across the South Bronx, police sources said.Deranged suspect Bashid McLean, 23, implicated himself in the gruesome death after investigators recovered a saw inside the apartment where he lived with victim Tanya Byrd and his 7-year-old brother, Nasyr.

Cops also found a shopping cart used to lug 52-year-old Byrd’s severed body parts from their home to four locations within walking distance of the murder scene, police sources said.Byrd was terrified by McLean, who was on probation after coming at two cops with a knife in 2010, and suspected that he was battering little Nasyr. The younger brother has Down syndrome, according to one neighbor.

New Video: Wizkid - Azonto

2face Idibia's baby mama, Sunmbo Ajaba, to wed May 4th

One of 2face Idibia's baby mamas, Sunmbo Ajaba, is set to wed the senior pastor at Royal Christian Centre, David Adeoye. Their wedding has been fixed for Saturday May 4th 2013. Their court wedding will hold Thursday May 2nd at the Ikoyi registry. They already held their introduction ceremony.

David and Sunmbo have been friends for many years but their friendship changed after David lost his wife, Folake Adeoye in November 2011. Sunmbo is one of the active members in pastor Adeoye's church and is a committed choir member who leads the praise and worship. Her event company handles most of the church events.

Ini Edo, Tonto Dikeh star in Elvis Chucks’ Movie “Playing Safe”, View the Poster & Official Trailer

Nollywood superstars Ini Edo and Tonto Dikeh star alongside music star Sexy Steel, Ghanaian actress Matha Ankomah, IK Ogbonna and Chris Okagbue in Elvis Chucks‘ new movie production Playing Safe.

Premiering in cinemas soon, the movie is based on some young ladies who are trying to “play safe” in their relationships but still have one or two other suitors who support them financially.

According to a rep for the movie, Playing Safe was shot in various exotic locations including Lagos, Dubai, Ghana and London.

Watch the Trailer after the cut....

Wedding bells for Chris and Rihanna?

It's getting increasingly difficult to keep up with the on & off couple, but the latest word on the street is that Chris Brown and Rihanna are set to get married and already have a possible date! The infamous couple has plans to tie the knot this July in Barbados and the star studded affair is set to include tattoo artists, fire breathers, near-naked waiters and maybe even pre-rolled joints at the reception!

Quote of the day - from former Nigerian Minister, Femi Fani Kayode

Can someone please explain?

Instagram Threatens To Shut Down Madonna’s Account

The photo-sharing site says the pop icon has broken its community guidelines, which ban “mature content” and sharing third-party photos.

Madonna posted a message from Instagram in which the site asked her to review its community guidelines. 

Read the full message below...

Missing engineer, Akanbi Oluwatoyin, found dead in Ifo, Ogun State

A week after oil engineer Akanbi Oluwatoyin was declared missing by his family, he has been found dead in Ifo Ogun State according to a family member. 

Akanbi and his silver 2008 Highlander with plate no: SMK975AS went missing around 5:30am on Monday February 18th on his way to work. His corpse was found in Ifo yesterday by the police but his car was not found. Akanbi worked with an oil company in Lekki and had to no business in Ogun State on that fateful day, so friends believe he was driven there and killed.

The police are currently investigating his death. So sad. Rest in peace.

Kennis Music Easter Fiesta Cancelled

The annual Kennis Music Easter Fiesta will not hold this year. The decision made by the record labe is to honor Goldie, who was a member of the Kennis Music family where she was an artiste under the label until her death. Read the statement below;

15th Annual Kennis Music Easter Fiesta
Due to the loss of our dear Oluwabimpe Goldie Harvey, The Management has decided not to celebrate this year’s event. The festival is hereby cancelled for 2013. However, you can join us for a Thanksgiving service/Tribute Concert to be held at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.
Signed
Management.

Goldie  died on the 14th February, 2013, and was buried two days ago.

PHOTO: Actress Ngozi Nwosu At The Airport As She Heads To The UK For Kidney and Heart Transplant

Ngozi at the airport tonight with her publicist Seun Oloketuy

Ngozi Nwosu looks very tired as she sat at the Lagos airport in preparation for her flight to the UK for a kidney and heart transplant. Our prayers are with her and we pray she returns in good health.

Cardinal Keith O'brien, UK's most senior Roman Catholic cleric steps down amid claims of 'inappropriate behaviour'

74 year old Cardinal Keith O'Brien, UK's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, resigned his position as the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh today Monday February 25th after being accused of 'inappropriate conduct' towards fellow priests.

Three priests and a former priest reported him to the Vatican over allegations of inappropriate behaviour stretching back 30 years. One of the priests alleged that the cardinal developed an inappropriate relationship with him, resulting in a need for long-term psychological counseling. Another one claimed O'Brien made an inappropriate approach after night prayers. The four demanded O'Brien's immediate resignation.

O'Brien denied the allegations and had been expected to continue in his post as archbishop until mid-March, when he was due to retire at age 75 but he resigned today. 

"I have valued the opportunity of serving the people of Scotland and overseas in various ways since becoming a priest," Cardinal O'Brien said in a statement. "Looking back over my years of ministry, for any good I have been able to do, I thank God. For any failures, I apologise to all whom I have offended." 

The Vatican is to investigate the allegations.

Official statement from the family of Chief Justus Esiri (OON)

See the statement below...

We are heart broken as we announce the passing of Chief Justus Esiri OON popularly known as the “Village Headmaster”, following a complication from Diabetes.
Chief Justus Esiri OON, was a loving husband, father, grand father, brother, uncle and friend. An Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), The Otun Amuludun of the Source in Ile-Ife Osun State, and Veteran Nollywood Actor.
He died in the late hours of the 19th of February 2013. Chief Esiri, born on the 6th November 1942 hailed from Oria Abraka, Delta State. He was a strong believer in family values, and a great supporter of Nollywood.
See the rest after the cut...

Read Goldie's husband and best friend Denrele Edun's tributes to her

Below is Andrew Harvey's tribute to his wife

Susan you walked into my life, it was like God sent you as a fresh breath. I still remember your response to my first love message. You said 'Love killed romeo, sent Diana to an early grave and killed Jack on the Titanic. Forget about love, just have friendship and live long.

Overtime our love grew to a depth I have never known. You were the best years of my life, your smile, your desire to live your dream.

Read Denrele's tribute after the cut...

FBI’s Most Wanted Nigerian Fraudster Tobechi Onwuhara Arrested in Australia

A Nigerian born sophisticated con artist, Tobechi Onwuhara, who fled Florida in August 2008 amid an intense FBI investigation, has been caught in Sydney, Australia and sent back to the U.S. to face a string of fraud charges.

He was on the FBI’s most wanted list for several years for his alleged involvement in an elaborate scheme that defrauded the financial industry out of tens of millions of dollars.

According to a report published by CNN in 2011 while he was on the run, he was a criminal genius:

Truck Kills Eight On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Culled from Premium Times...

Eight persons died on Sunday along Ibadan-Lagos Expressway when the commercial vehicle conveying them rammed into a truck.

Witnesses say the crash, which occurred in Mowe area of the expressway, a stone throw to Redeemed Christian Church of God headquarters, was caused by the truck driver who was reversing on the highway.

The eight passengers, travelling in a space-wagon, were heading towards Lagos from Abeokuta, when the driver, already on a high speed, unexpectedly drove straight into the truck.

Woman Stabs Daughter-in-Law to Death

A housewife, Mrs Kareen Opara, has gone underground after allegedly stabbing her son's wife, Esther Oluchi, to death in Anguwa Baba area of Nasarawa State. But the police have launched a hot chase to fish out the suspect.

The suspect, who was living in the same neighbourhood with his son, Chinedu and the deceased wife, hailed from Umueze Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State. She was alleged to have been at loggerheads for sometime over a picture taken by the deceased at the wedding of Kareen's daughter, last December.

Trouble was said to have broken out between the late Oluchi and her mother-in-law when it was reported to her that Kareen was caught at a herbalist's home with one of the photographs she took at her son's wedding.