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Jordan hangs two terrorists in retaliation for killing of pilot

Wednesday, 4 February 2015 / No Comments

Jordan announced early this morning that they have executed two Al-Qaeda terrorists in retaliation for the killing of their pilot, Moath al-Kasasbeh. The prisoners killed are; would-be al Qaeda suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi and Ziad al-Karbouli.

Al-Rishawi has been on death row for her role in a triple hotel bombing in the Jordanian capital Amman in 2005 that killed 57 people. She's the same person ISIS had asked to have in exchange for the release of Moath.

The killing of the two terrorists came just hours after ISIS released a video showing the gruesome killing of Moath, who was burned alive in cage. Jordan has promised more harsh punishments.

Man allegedly shot dead by escorts attached to Kaduna state gov.

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Faisal Getso was shot dead yesterday Feb. 3rd and his friends on twitter and Facebook, are alleging the Kaduna-based man was shot dead by escorts attached to the Kaduna state governor.

Nuhu Ribadu defends Okonjo-Iweala, says N30trn can't go missing under her

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Former EFCC Chairman and PDP Governorship candidate in Adamawa state, Nuhu Ribadu says the allegation by former CBN Governor Charles Soludo that N30trn had gone missing under the watch of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wasn't true

In an interview with NAN, Nuhu Ribadu said it was not possible to have such a huge amount of money go missing in an office she assumed about three to four years ago...

"I was baffled and got deluded for anyone to say that N30 trillion got lost. I think we just have to look at what we earn as a country and what our budget had been in these few years and see how possible it is. If everything we earned is not up to that within the period she has been the minister, which is about three to four years, then we need to be careful. We need to be careful to avoid more damage to our nation, because there are certain things that when it comes out, it will never go back again.".

Mr Ribadu argued that the Minister of Finance has an impeccable record having monitored her while she was minister under Former President Olusegun Obasanjo

"I challenge anybody to say that she stole N1 at that time; we were all there. I was in charge of EFCC and I want to hear anybody say that she did this and that. I followed her up till now. I think it is somehow uncharitable for someone to come out to say that such an amount of money was missing under her watch. When I worked with her, she exhibited a nationalistic attitude that was not questionable and believed in any policy that could take Nigeria and its people high. I am close to almost all of us that worked together as a team and I know that Ngozi continues to do what she knows how best to do, which is to serve Nigeria. She managed this economy fairly in spite of all the challenges and difficulties; it is sad for someone to look at Ngozi and said that she has a hand in it (alleged missing funds). This pull-down syndrome has to stop and we must manage ourselves very well; I am not happy now with what is going on and I think that if it is politics, I think it is something that is hurting us as people and hurting the economy as well,” he said.

Credit NAN/Tribune

Video: TransAsia plane crashes in Taiwan river- 15 killed, 30 missing

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A TransAsia airways plane carrying 53 passengers & five crew crashed into a shallow river this morning February 4th in Taiwan, killing at least 12 people. 16 people have been rescued alive and about 30 are missing.

The crash was caught on the dashcam of a car driving through the bride. It shows the plane clipping a bridge shortly after take-off this morning from Taipei's Sungshan Airport and crashing into the Keelung river.

The plane's wings also hit a taxi on the freeway, seriously injuring the driver. Rescue workers are currently at the scene and have been able to pull people alive from the wreckage. But they believe most of the people in front of the plane are like to have lost their lives as they continue rescue efforts. See the dramatic photos and video of the crash after the cut...

The Taiwanese Central Disaster Response Centre issued the statement below about the crash

The plane lost contact at 10.53am on and was found in Keelung river in Taipei. The ministry of transportation contacted the disaster response centre 20 minutes later.
Confirmed on the flight are 53 passengers and five crew members, totalling 58 people. Taipei city rescue teams are in operation, having rescued 16 people who were admitted to a nearby hospital, with two announced dead on arrival.
Several fire engines, ambulances, water craft and almost 170 rescue staff have been dispatched.

The video below...

Share the love! Win vouchers to shop at MRP!

Tuesday, 3 February 2015 / No Comments

Valentine’s day is just around the corner and MRP are showing some love with the chance to win N15 000 in hot fashion for you and a friend!

To enter, all you have to do is click here, sign up for their weekly newsletters and cross your fingers! Just think how great it would be to surprise your best friend with some seriously awesome fashion vouchers.

While you’re online, check out what’s hot this Valentines for ladies, men and kids. You can shop your hot date night look or maybe even get a little something for someone special! Don’t forget that MRP delivers to any address in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Osogbo and Ife and you can pay by card or cash upon arrival.

Wishing you roses, chocolates and a little spot of shoppingthis Valentine’s Day ;)

Wiz Khalifa rants against Amber Rose, states he doesn't want her back

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It may not be over for Amber but it looks like it's over for her estranged husband, Wiz Khalifa. In the middle of his rant today against women who try to spite their kids against their father, a fan asked the rapper to go back to his wife, and he replied, 'No, thanks'. See the things he wrote after the cut...

Photos: Music star Cynthia Morgan releases sexy new photos...

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Northside Music Inc first lady, Cynthia Morgan stuns in new promo photos released today. Continue to see more pics and read her bio after the cut...

Styling by Jane Michael, Makeup by Hillary Touch and Photography by August Udoh.

Cynthia's bio

Born September 23rd in Benin City, Edo State , the South South of
Nigeria. Cynthia Morgan music is a fusion of Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, and AfroPop She grew up around musicians and back up singers from her mother’s musical band since the age of three. Her professional passion and love for music started at the age of 3. She was raised by a single mother, Sherifat Morgan, who is a top musical/performing gospel artist in Benin City, Edo State.

Cynthia Morgan decided to go into music professionally in 2009. She released her first singles at the age of 16 , right after completing High School and got massive recognition and love from fans all over Nigeria.
In 2010 she was featured on the Nigeria Entertainment Award winning track with Jhybo titled Ejo le Fe Ro "Run Dia mouth"
This record gave her instant recognition and fame nationwide.
SIGNED to Northside INC in August 2013, a record label and management company fronted by Jude Okoye , elder brother and manager to Psquare and CEO of Square Records, Cynthia Morgan has become unstoppable and now one of the most sort after female musician in Nigeria. Her Hit single I’M Taken has put her in the front map of the Nigerian music scene. Other known hit tracks from Cynthia Morgan includes; Don’t Break My Heart, Lead Me On, Popori and Kuchi Kuchi.

Cynthia Morgan is also known for her electrifying, raw and crazy stage performance. Her stage craft commands lots of attention. Her performance at the headies 2014 gave her a standing ovation and was the most talked about at the award.

The track Kuchi Kuchi was featured on American music artist, Gucci Mane’s 2013 March mixtape. The mixtape also featured top American artist like Lil Wayne, 2Chains, Future and Waka Flocka…..

Cynthia Morgan sites Psquare, 2face, UB40, Chris Brown, Sean Paul and Sizzla Kalonji as her musical role models.

Photo: Toyin Aimakhu takes a selfie with president Jonathan

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She shared the pics on instagram. Good for her!

Dear LIB readers: My GF is threatening to abort our baby unless I come marry her

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From a male LIB reader

"Dear LIB readers I have a girlfriend I have been dating for a year now. She said she love me and she wanna stay with me. We've had several issues in the past but we are still together. The problem now is that she is carrying my baby. I need the baby. But I am not ready for marriage now. I told her I will take care of her and my child because I don't want an abortion. I love her and I want to marry her. But not yet ready now. And she is now threatening me to abort the baby unless I come marry her now. What should I do?

Nationwide call for Registration for new Athletics Reality TV Show, Top Sprinter!

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Making of Champions Ltd (MoC) is calling ALL aspiring athletes between the ages of 16 and 25, male and female, anyone with the dream to represent Nigeria at either of the next two Olympics, to register for the game-changing Top Sprinter Genesis without delay!

Even if you are not currently participating in Athletics – do you think you have the talent? So you think you are fast? Come and show us and we could Make you a champion!

Top Sprinter is a Reality TV show designed to unearth Nigeria’s raw talent in Sprinting and train them up in Nigeria to become world class athletes. Ultimately, the goal is to birth a group of home-grown superstars that can win medals for Nigeria at the biggest stage of all – the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!

For 2015/16, the Top 12 Athletes discovered in the pilot, Top Sprinter Genesis, will join MoC’s upcoming Track Club, and will be sponsored by MoC to train FULL-TIME for at least ONE YEAR ahead of the 2016 Olympics, and longer if they prove their mettle as future world beaters!

Particularly for those who have never taken part in Athletics seriously, or have been out of the sport for a few years,there will be closed pre-screening “auditions” for Top Sprinter Genesis throughout February in Lagos, but only for registered participants! To register for Top Sprinter Genesis, please email athletes@makingofchamps.com with the following details, and we will then extend invitations for the closed “auditions”:

(1) Full Name
(2) Date of Birth
(3) Gender (M or F)
(4) Phone Number
(5) Location (City, State)
(6) Events of Interest (e.g. 100m, 200m, 400m, etc)

Watch out in February for more details of the Reality TV Pilot, Top Sprinter Genesis, including the dates for the Trials in March, a 3-week Bootcamp and the FINALS, which will decide the Top 12 Athletes to join MoC’s Track Club for an initial ONE YEAR, and maybe more!

One of Nigeria’s fastest men ever, Deji Aliu, is teaming up with Making of Champions in our quest to find Nigeria’s next generation of future Olympians who will take the world by storm in the coming years. The identities of our other celebrity coaches, who will join Deji Aliu on our ‘panel of judges’ for Top Sprinter Genesis, will soon be revealed too – watch this space!

Fun & laughter as Omotola arrives private dinner in two statement outfits

Sunday, 1 February 2015 / No Comments

It was time to relax, laugh and have fun finally as Omotola arrived at the intimate dinner in her honour to wrap up the Abuja kick-off of the “Omotola@20” world tour. The ace actress wore two outstanding outfits by the glamourous Chidinma Obairi.

Among the people who came to celebrate Omosexy were Joseph Yobo, Osita Iheme, Benny Ark, Uti Nwachukwu, Larry Coldsweat, Mohammed Jammal (white Nigerian) and many more. Pics after the cut...

Hosted by Gordons , the Night saw many giving their opinions on Omotola including her old school mates from her secondary school, command Kaduna.

The actress who has just re-launched her website Omotola.tv was full of smiles and gratitude and danced till the wee hours of the morning.