Baloogg's Blog : 2015-10-18

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Dr Sid and Davido To Star In New Nollywood Movies

The entertainment industry is a vast and evolving one and due to this, it is easy to diversify from one segment to the other. Nollywood stars like have at one time or the other ventured Omotola Jolade- Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji into singing by releasing tracks.

Veteran Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde today penned an endorsement deal with Scanfrost as she becomes their new brand ambassador. The mother of four is without doubt one of the most decorated movie actresses in Africa and as such the deal doesn’t come as a big surprise as she has a large fan base.

For the naysayers out there who believe that there is a sharp division in the P-Square family, this is for you.
The talented brothers re-united on the set of the hottest reality show in the country at the moment, Glo Dance With Peter, where Paul served as a guest judge.

No sooner had Paul sat on the Judges’ corner, than he said:

The Department of State Services has arrested 45 suspected Boko Haram members in connection with a foiled attack on Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos in September. The DSS also charged the suspects to a Lagos State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Isolo on Friday and the court ordered the remand of the 45 suspects in Kirikiri prisons in the state.

A prophet of a ‘White Garment’ church, which is situated in a suburb of Lagos, died during sex with a wife of his close friend and an elder in the church.

Super Eagles head coach has thanked Nigerians for the messages of support they have been sending to him since he flew out of the country to receive treatment in Germany.
Oliseh flew out of the country on Thursday, October 22 and was given a two weeks compulsory leave by the NFF after he started feeling dizzy on Thursday.

Corps members have been advised by the office of the National Youth Service Corps to tweet live events in their various camps. The directive came on Friday, October 23 through the official twitter handle of the NYSC, advising that corps members posted to different camps across Nigeria should tweet events as they occur in their orientation camps.

Following the arrest of some Boko Haram insurgents by operatives of the Special Intelligence Response Team (SIRT), one of them has confessed to robbing banks in order to raise the money they use to acquire the bombs they use on their suicide missions.

There are indications that the airport unions, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), will be embarking on a nationwide strike on the night of Sunday, October 25.

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said that he will appeal the judgment of the election petition tribunal nullifying his election, The Cable reports. The Rivers state Election Petition Tribunal earlier today sacked Nyesom Wike as the Governor.

The Bayelsa state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) paid a condolence visit to members of the Alamieyeseigha family at their Yenagoa home on Friday, October 23. National Mirror reports that during their visit the leadership of the party said that those who were regarded as Alamieyeseigha’s best friends were actually his worst enemies.

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has proffered solutions on how Nigeria could win the insurgency war against Boko Haram.
Obasanjo spoke with Naij.com in an exclusive interview in Kenya where he attended the Africa Governance, Leadership and Management Convention organised by the Kenya Institute of Management.
He said military might alone cannot win the war against terrorism. He advised government to deal with genuine issues of socio-economic development which has created the fertile ground for domestic terrorism to thrive.

Did you know that men who sleep na ked and wear loose und erpants have better quality spe rm? Yes, it’s true and a group of American researchers can confirm it!

Following the battle between Boko Haram militants and soldiers in Cameroon on Friday, October 23, the insurgents have seized control of a town in the far north of the country which lies on the border with Nigeria. A security source who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the Nigerian Islamist group now control Kerawa

A popular shopping mall at the central business district area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, was razed on Friday afternoon, PREMIUM TIMES learnt. Witnesses said the entire shopping area was razed as customers and staff were seen fleeing the scene.

Former minister of state for education and a peoples democratic party, pdp, leader, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, is one of the few politicians who call the kettle by its name. He says there is apprehension in delta state as some members of the opposition are already boasting that the governorship election petitions tribunal will either order a rerun or annul the victory of his party’s candidate, governor Ifeanyi Okowa, in its judgment expected to be delivered soon.

The Federal Government has said that all monthly payments to ex-militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme were up to date.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Head, Media and Communication, Presidential Amnesty Office, Mr Owei Lakemfa in Abuja on Friday.

Nigeria is the land of political eunuchs. The country is replete with loquacious apostles of morality , sanctimonious technocrats, who come into government with so much promise but are castrated by a brief exposure to the irradiation of power and money.When technocrats in Nigeria are offered political appointments they accept them before considering the moral complexity of the tasks and potential consequences of their engagements.

I found out recently that my mother is having se x with her boss. He comes around all the time and I used to think it’s just office stuff but no, it’s not. I caught them pants down and I don’t feel good about it. What should I do?

A little way back there, it was like we were hardly going to be able to govern ourselves properly. If it was not a free-for-all in the “hallowed” chambers of our law-making elements, among distinguished and honourable men and women, it was that we manufactured an impasse in the progress of governance. And then we would begin to pant, and gasp and point accusing fingers in all directions. Now we seem to be a bit more focused on what is wrong as against who is wrong.

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two top managers of a commercial bank for assisting the former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team, PRTT, Abdulrasheed Maina, to launder stolen pension funds. Maina is on the run after the EFCC filed charges against him for stealing billions of pension funds through a phony biometric exercise alongside former Head of Service of the Federation, Steve Oronsaye.

ON a day that Boko Haram terrorists wreaked havoc in two separate bomb attacks in Yola and Maiduguri killing over 33 persons and injuring 111 people, Hungary, yesterday pledged to assist Nigeria in tackling the insurgency. A bomb blast rocked a juma’at mosque in Jambutu area of Jimeta, Yola, the Adamawa State capital, yesterday, killing many worshippers and injuring scores of others.

With the recent arrest of five suspected members of the deadly Boko Haram sect, terrorizing the metropolis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, the police seem to have been on the verge of dismantling the deadly cell which has coordinated most of the bombings around the metropolis.

Veteran actor, Ejike Asiegbu has frowned at recent outburst by a Gambian filmmaker that Nollywood stars are scavenging on Gambia’s meagre resources. Following reports last week that President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia has donated plots of land to Nigerian and Ghanaian movie stars, one of the country’s filmmaker, Babucarr Sankanu accused the actors of being hustlers preying on poor Gambians without contributing any measurable lasting benefits to the country’s economy or film industry.

President Mohammdu Buhari has expressed shock over comments credited to one Gideon Samani that he (Buhari) is shy around women, a development which informed less number of women in the ministerial nominations. To set the record straight, the President said the assertion was totally false, saying that he has never been shy around the opposite sex even as he declared that Samani who paraded himself as his Senior Special Assistant (Political Matters) is an impostor.

Delta State Peoples Democratic (PDP) acting spokesman, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has affirmed that the PDP Governor of Akwa -Ibom State, Emmanuel Udom will win the governorship re-run election in the 18 local councils of the state even if it is conducted 50 times.

Former central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido, has called on his successor to devalue the naira and warned that Africa’s biggest economy is in danger of a long term slump unless the government confronts slowing growth.

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, yesterday, reinstated 21 Local Government Council Chairmen that were in 2014, sacked by Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State. In a judgement yesterday, ‎a panel of Justices of the appellate court headed by Justice Mustapha Mohammed, voided the sack of the LG Chairmen, and recalled them alongside all their councillors.

Apparently reacting to the latest arrest of MASSOB leaders in the country, Igbo leaders yesterday said that the 1999 Constitution guaranteed freedom of speech and “expression, manifested particularly in lawful protests, as a fundamental right.”

A pressure group in the Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) is alleging a plot by party members from a section of the state to sabotage the chances of the party’s candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu, in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his very lovely children all had a nice time posing for the camera as the family took some really nice photo together.

The Ruler of the Kano Emirate and his kids were looking lovely in these photos, check them out below :

It was gathered that airports across the country are to be shut down on Monday, October 26, as the two leading unions in the sector on Thursday, October 22, threatened to shut down Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA by midnight on Sunday.

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has debunked speculations in some quarters that he is not happy with the list of ministerial nominees, stressing that he is happy with the proposed ministers as they provide him with the hope and belief that the country is on the right path.

The death toll in the bomb blast that happened at a mosque in Jambutu, Yola in Adamawa state this afternoon has risen to 27....73 others, most of whom are in critical condition, are receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center in Adamawa state.

See more photos below :

Multiple trailers fell at different parts of the state, thereby causing massive traffic gridlock. The first one pictured above happened along Agege Motor Road, Oshodi. A 40ft trailer fell and blocked the road.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal piled the pressure on Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s derby by insisting the Premier League leaders will be favoured to win the Old Trafford showdown.

An unidentified Hausa Youth jumped over the Obalende Bridge, Lagos, on Thursday at about 6:30pm and died instantly, on sighting operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences, thinking that they were after him.

According to Laurie Idahosa, the daughter in-law of late Benson Idahosa, Senior Pastor of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome pledged to give N1billion towards the building of the Faculty of Engineering at the Benson Idahosa University. He made the pledge today after he was conferred with a honorary doctorate degree in Divinity by the school.

Another picture below ;

A suicide bomb attack, the second of such attacks on Friday October 23rd, has been reported in Yola, Adamawa state. Many people feared dead.

Lecturers of the University of Jos have begun an indefinite strike to press home their demands for improved working conditions. The lecturers, in a statement by F.C. Piwuna, the chairman of the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Friday in Jos, said the union’s National Executive Council, had approved the action.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammdu Sanusi II was awarded the AABLA (All Africa Business Leaders Awards) Lifetime Achievement Award, West Africa, last night in Eko Hotel. Congrats to him

Friday, October 23, 2015

Which Of These Amala Joints Have You Visited In Lagos...?

Amala is a popular Yoruba meal, usually eaten with soup, and it is fast becoming a national delicacy.

So for those residing in Lagos, which of these amala joints have you visited?

Kylie Jenner Celebrates 40m IG Followers With Sexy Photo

The 18 year old is on her way to becoming one of the most followed celebrities on instagram .She just clocked 40 million followers..She wrote ;

Cristiano Ronaldo, the current world footballer of the year posted this picture of him on the trunk of his new car with the caption ‘Sunshine Day.’

It is real sunshine what good money can do.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: David Mark’s Look When Amaechi Said He Has Never Taken Bribe Before

Former senate president, senator David mark was listening attentively to ex rivers state governor Rotimi Ameachi during his screening yesterday at the floor of Nigeria Senate Chambers.

David Mark Was Like, ” Man Why Are You Lying? ” Lol!!

Ayo Fayose Fires Another Shot At President Buhari - Read

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the appointment of yet another northerner, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a vindication of his position that “President Mohammadu Buhari is a sectional leader, who sees himself mainly as leader of the Hausa/Fulani, and not that of the entire people of Nigeria.”

Olamide took to twitter today , to give insight to Lil Kesh’s debut album and he’s own project..

See what he tweeted below!

Lt Ouma Laouali has become the first female pilot to serve in Niger’s Armed Forces (Fan). The 28-year-old, who received pilot training in the US, will be flying the Cessna aircraft (pictured below), two of which were handed over by the US to Niger in a ceremony in the capital Niamey on Wednesday.

The aircraft and training were part of a security co-operation deal worth $24m (£16m) between the two countries, the US ambassador said at the ceremony. See one more photo after the cut;

Nollywood super star, Genevieve Nnaji, has opened up on producing her own movie and why she is still single. In an interview with Punch, the actress explained why it took her long to venture into film production. Genevieve just produced her own film, ‘Road to Yesterday.’

The food you eat can cause vag inal odor but what is even more important is the fact that it can affect its health as well. Healthy va gina has balanced va ginal pH value, and a number of good bacteria which fight against infections- says gynecologist Mary Roger.

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