TIWA SAVAGE PERFORMS A BREATHTAKING RENDITION OF THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM | MAVIN FIRST LADY

In celebration of Nigeria’s 52nd Independence Anniversary, first lady of Mavin Records, Tiwa Savage delivered a breathtaking rendition of the Nigerian National Anthem for Ndani TV.  With her exceptional vocal prowess, she totally transformed the national anthem to something really beautiful.

#CheckItOut

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES N106 BILLION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 5 NEW "WORLD CLASS" INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

World Class sounds nice to me tho///

The Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah has disclosed that the Federal Government has  approved a sum of N106 billion, through the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to commence the construction of five new, world-class international airports.

According to her, the first phase was to immediately give a face-lift to Nigerian Airports. This would commence with the simultaneous remodelling and construction of 11 airports across the country.

The second phase in the implementation strategy of the road map she said, would be the construction of five new international terminals in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Enugu.

She explained that the FEC approved for the award of contracts for the immediate take-off of construction work on the terminals.

“Following the approval of FEC, we have concluded arrangement to commence construction of five brand new world class international airports. What we have today is not befitting of us as the giant of Africa”, she told ThisDay.

She further disclosed that the contracts for the construction of the five airports have a life span of 24 months while the projects were to be executed with a concessionary loan of 22 years with 5 years moratorium at an interest rate of 2 per cent.

The minster added that she would soon return to China to sign a contract for the take off of construction work on the five new terminals.

VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM RICK ROSS & YOUNG JEEZY'S ALLEGED BRAWL AT THE BET AWARDS

Saturday's confrontation between the men's [Rozay & Jeezy] entourages escalated from words to "pushing and shoving," reported HipHop Dx, citing on-the-scene tweets from HOT 97's Funkmaster Flex. 



BET later issued a statement that read: "BET Networks works very hard to bring the best in entertainment to the city of Atlanta. For the past seven years BET has celebrated the true art form of Hip Hop. Due to some misjudgment of select attendees, it is unfortunate that certain incidents took place. BET Networks does not condone any type of violence. Local authorities are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible." 

The 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards air Oct. 9.

Video Credit: TMZ

VIDEO: ABOKI - ICE PRINCE | FREAKING NEW!

All new Aboki video by an aboki...lol - Ice Prince Zamani! #Boss

CHRISTIAN ARRESTED IN SOKOTO WHILE TRYING TO BOARD HAJJ FLIGHT

A 29-year old, Plateau state-born teacher, Lohnan Joseph, was intercepted while trying to board a Saudi Arabia bound flight at Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto on Sunday.

Joseph, a Christian and a former teacher at Global Kids Academy, Sokoto, was said to have joined the screening line of Zamfara State intending pilgrims, who were about to board the flight in the early hours of Sunday.

When asked why he tried to board the flight, he said - “I am a Nigerian. I don’t believe in discrimination, whether you are a christian or Muslim”. -LMFAO!

Speaking to newsmen, Alhaji Mukhtari Lugga, the Zamfara Commissioner for Environment and one of the state’s Hajj officials, who was among the people who spotted and consequently intercepted the suspect, said that “Joseph just came from nowhere and joined their line during the screening.”

“He was easily identified as an alien among them because he was not wearing the uniform. This was what drew our attention to him and we quickly notified the police who came and picked him up for interrogation.”
Lugga said that 40 pieces of 10,000 France Franc, eight pieces of 5,000 France Franc, one piece of 1,000 France Franc and N610 in different denominations were found in his possession as well as his personal belongings and credentials concealed in a black bag.

Asked why he, as a Christian, joined the line of pilgrims boarding a hajj flight, Joseph said: “I am a Nigerian, so I don’t believe in discrimination, whether you are a christian or Muslim”.
He also said that he wanted to be like Herbert Macaulay, whom he read, had travelled to London amidst difficulties. 

Joseph also said that his mission was not to travel but only to visit the airport and come back.
While parading the suspect, Sokoto state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Shu’aibu Gambo, said the suspect was intercepted at around 9 a.m, as he attempted to join the screening line of Zamfara pilgrims.
Gambo said that Joseph had said at his interrogation that he wanted to go to London and had mentioned names of some people as his accomplices.
The police commissioner said his men would go after the people to establish their true mission.

#ShakingMyHead.... LOL
Source: NAN

2 NIGERIAN STUDENTS IN CANADA ON THE VERGE OF BEEN DEPORTED FOR WORKING IN WALMART

Siting inside a church, University of Regina students Victoria Ordu and Ihuoma Amadi start as a prairie wind rattles the front door. 

Ordu glances over, eyes wary, before flicking toward the window at the back of the church she now calls home. 

Sunshine streams through the glass, but that's the only taste of the outside world the two girls have been able to get since June 19, when they opted to seek sanctuary in the church. 

The fear of being found by the Canada Border Services Agency and deported back home to Nigeria hangs over their heads - all because they worked for two weeks at Walmart.



They have spent each day hoping Canadian Federal Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney - the only one who can change their fate - will grant them pardon. 

The daily stress of it has, they say, been "hell." 

U of R President Vianne Timmons has visited them at the church and the school has contacted the federal government, throwing its support behind the students' plea to stay in Canada and complete their education.

Amadi and Ordu have also written letters to Kenney, but no one has had a response. 

And so, they wait. 

"This is a small mistake we made, and now everything is at risk," Ordu says, clasping her shaking hands in her lap. 

"It doesn't make any sense. They're looking for us like we've killed someone. We're just students at university ... but it's like we're running away and living in fear every day." 

As part of their visas, international students like Ordu - who is studying theatre arts - and Amadi - international studies - are able to work on campus. 

Both in Canada on full scholarships paid for by their government, Ordu and Amadi went to Service Canada and got their Social Insurance Numbers when they arrived in 2010, ending up working at the university. 

Last year, Amadi found a parttime job at Walmart and Ordu at an agency that does demonstrations at the store. 

Both were under the misapprehension their SINs allowed them to work outside U of R. Ordu quit after two weeks, as soon as she found out that wasn't the case. 

Amadi discovered her mistake during her second week on the job - and was led away from her till in handcuffs by two CBSA agents. 

"They led me through the store, in front of everyone, and all the customers were looking at me like 'What have you done?'" she recalls, looking at the floor. 

"I just felt so embarrassed." 

Kay Adebogun is a Regina immigration consultant who has taken on their case pro bono. 

"Why go to that level of force?" he says. 

"Why parade her out of there like she's a criminal?" 

Barb Pollock, U of R spokeswoman, says while the school respects the fact laws have to be upheld, it is trying to advocate for a reconsideration of the girls' case. 

"We think that the penalty, perhaps, is a bit severe for the crime," she says. 

"Albeit that laws have been contravened, in light of what they have done to contravene the law, we would like them to have an opportunity to complete their education with us ... (and) we think it is a harsh penalty to be deported." 

Pollock says the university has written to Kenney but is yet to receive an indication when it might receive a decision from the minister. 


Both students say they admitted their mistake right away, but think the CBSA's decision to deport them - which went to an admissibility hearing - is an over-reaction. 

"It's a huge deal to finish school, come back (to Nigeria) and help the country," Amadi says. 

"Now to think we lose three years of our lives because of a small mistake? If there was a fine, a warning, that would be more reasonable. I just wish they could look at this from a human point of view." 

Pollock agrees the case demonstrates how important it is for international students to understand Canadian laws. 

"We have to make sure our students really understand what it means to come here and go to school - what the opportunities are and, at the same time, what the limits are," she says. 

"The fact something may not have been clear, you can be assured we're making that very clear with our incoming students now." 

Adebogun would like to see a reversal in the decision to deport Ordu and Amadi, but he also thinks there are bigger issues at play with how the two were treated. 

Of particular concern, he says, is the fact both students were asked by CBSA workers for names of other Nigerian students who were working and even if they knew anybody in a gang. 

"They agree they did something wrong, but they should have a second chance," Adebogun says. 

CBSA could not provide a comment on Tuesday but is expected to provide information on the case today.

Source: The Regina Leader Post

J MARTINS CHAMPAGNE PARTEY! | PHOTOS

 

That awesome moment when some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry come out to support award winning artiste and producer, J Martins. Guests at the event include Jude Okoye, PSquare, Terry G, AY the Comedian, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro, Chris of Big Brother Africa, Gini, Orezi, Tunde Ednut, Jedi, Efa and others. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Info Credit: LindaIkeji

CALIFORNIA BANS GAY CURE.

Effective January 1, mental health practitioners are prohibited from performing sexual orientation change efforts - known as reparative or conversion therapy - for anyone under 18.

The therapies "have no basis in science or medicine and they will now be relegated to the dustbin of quackery," Mr Brown said in a statement.

Mainstream associations representing psychiatrists and psychologists have dismissed reparative therapy in recent decades. A number of mental health associations in California - including the state's Board of Behavioural Sciences, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the California Psychological Association - supported the legislation.

But some organisations and ministries continue to use counselling and prayer to try to help conflicted Christians rid themselves of unwanted homosexual inclinations. Gay rights activists have said the damage they inflict on individuals can be deep and lasting and can put youth at higher risk of depression and suicide.

What do you think?

THE COLOURED LIFE INITIATIVE | YOUTH BASED AIMED AT ENCOURAGING POSITIVE LIFESTYLE

The Coloured Life Initiative is a youth based initiative aimed toward
encouraging an all round positive lifestyle for the Nigerian youth. It
is geared towards creating a balance between the exuberant, fun-filled
life that youths are drawn to and the responsible, value-filled life
that the society needs them to lead.

The term "Coloured" was often used to refer the black
Americans in the late 19th and mid 20th Centuries.
What most people fail to recognize is that these blacks were extremely
hard working and it was upon this hard work that the success of the
western world was built. These folks were also responsible for the
evolution of Hip Hop, which is the most popular genre of music today as
well as a range of other music genres such as Afro.

The Coloured Life Initiative Team is comprised of RESPONSIBLE,VALUE
MINDED young people who are not afraid to have fun 'cos they are also
youths. Equally spreading the word that being a youth is not just about fun nor is it
just about academics,but keeping a balance can COLOUR up your
life

The initiative will be bringing up projects such as "A THOUSAND
VOICES" which will commence in October as well as "THE COLOUR MARCH"
which will be held in December of this year (12:12:12).

Be Good, Be Youth!

Join the Coloured Life Movement today, go to
http://m.facebook.com/TheColouredLifeInitiative

PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S INDEPENDENCE SPEECH | UNEDITED

This is the unedited text of President Jonathan's address to the nation this morning

Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country. Nigeria made a clean break with more than six decades of colonial rule, and emerged as a truly independent nation. That turning point was a new beginning for our nation.

Those who witnessed the lowering of the Union Jack and the emergence of the Green White Green flag continue to relish the memory, because that ceremony was not just about the destiny of a nation, but the future of a people.

That future is here; we are the inheritors of a great legacy that goes even much farther into the past.
The worthy patriots who made this possible were young men and women in their twenties and thirties. They worked together to restore dignity and honour to the Nigerian people. Their resolve united a multicultural and multilingual nation of diverse peoples, with more than 250 distinct languages and ethnic groups.
In 1960, our diversity became a source of strength, and the new leaders resolved to carry the flag of independence for the benefit of future generations. They had their differences, but they placed a greater premium on the need to come together to build a new nation.
It is that resolve, and that glorious moment that we celebrate today. We also celebrate the patriotism of our heroes past: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Michael Okpara, Chief Anthony Enahoro, Herbert Macaulay, and several others who made the case for our independence.


We remember as always, their contributions to the making of the Nigerian nation, and the efforts of their successors since 1960. We also celebrate the unfailing optimism and resilience of Nigerians who remain proud of our national identity.
On this special day, I call on every Nigerian to remain steadfast, because our nation is indeed making progress. I call on every Nigerian to rediscover that special spirit that enables us to triumph over every adversity as a people:
We weathered the storm of the civil war, we have refused to be broken by sectarian crises; we have remained a strong nation. I bring to you today, a message of renewed hope and faith in the immense possibilities that lie ahead.


Fellow citizens, I have an unshaken belief in the future of our great Country. I consider it a priority and sacred duty to continue to strengthen the bond of unity that holds our nation together and to promote and nourish the creative energies of our people. This is a central objective of our administration’s Transformation Agenda. Nigeria, I assure you, will continue to grow from strength to strength.
Since I assumed office as President of our dear country on the 6th of May 2010, I have continued to work with our countrymen and women to enhance our nation’s growth and development.


Our vision is encapsulated in the Transformation Agenda. We are working hard and making progress on many fronts. We have cleaned up our electoral process; our elections are now globally acclaimed to be free and fair. Nigeria is now on a higher pedestal regarding elections.
Over the past five years, the global economy has been going through a weak and uncertain recovery. During the same period and particularly in the last two years, the Nigerian economy has done appreciably well despite the global financial crisis. Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown by 7.1 per cent on average.
It is also significant that the GDP growth has been driven largely by the non-oil sector. In pursuance of the main goals of the Transformation Agenda, a number of reforms and initiatives are being pursued in key sectors of the economy with a view to consolidating the gains of the economic growth.
Our country’s power supply situation is improving gradually. We are successfully implementing a well-integrated power sector reform programme which includes institutional arrangements to facilitate and strengthen private-sector-led power generation, transmission and distribution.


We have also put in place a cost-reflective tariff structure that reduces the cost of power for a majority of electricity consumers. I am pleased with the feedback from across the country, of improvements in power supply.
We are continuing to improve and stabilize on our crude production volumes; our 12-month gas supply emergency plan, put in place earlier this year, has produced more than the targeted volumes of gas for power generation. A robust Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has been placed before the National Assembly. Its passage into law will ensure far-reaching reforms, transparency, accountability, increased government revenue and predictability for investors in the Oil and Gas sector.
Several government programmes and projects are creating wealth and millions of job opportunities for our youth and general population. Such programmes include: You-Win, both for the youth and for the women, Public Works, the Local Content Initiative in the Oil and Gas Sector, and the Agricultural Transformation programme.


We have improved on our investment environment; more corporate bodies are investing in the Nigerian economy. Our Investment Climate Reform Programme has helped to attract over N6.8 trillion local and foreign direct investment commitments.
Nigeria has become the preferred destination for investment in Africa. It is ranked first in the top 5 host economies for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Africa, accounting for over 20 per cent of total FDI flows into the continent. We have streamlined bureaucratic activities at the ports to ensure greater efficiency in the handling of ports and port-related businesses. Specifically, we have drastically reduced the goods clearing period in our ports from about six weeks to about one week and under. We have an ultimate target of 48 hours.
We have put in place, a new visa policy that makes it easier for legitimate investors to receive long stay visas. We have achieved a 24-hour timeline for registration of new businesses, leading to the registration of close to 7, 000 companies within the second quarter of 2012.


The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has disclosed that, as at July 2012, 249 new members across the country had joined the Association, and that capacity utilization has also improved. The multiplier effect of this development on our job creation programme cannot be over-emphasized.
In the last two years, we have put in place structures for an upgrade of the country’s health sector, to promote in every respect, the individual citizen’s right to quality, affordable and accessible healthcare.
In this regard, we are devoting resources under the Subsidy Reinvestment Program (SURE-P) to reducing malaria incidents, dramatically reducing maternal and child mortality, and eradicating polio.


Fellow Nigerians, in recent times, we have witnessed serious security challenges in parts of our country. We have taken pro-active measures to check the menace. This has included constant consultation and collaboration with our neighbours and other friendly nations on issues relating to internal and cross border security, and the sharing of information on smuggling and illegal dealing in small arms and light weapons.
Our security agencies are constantly being strengthened and repositioned for greater efficiency. Many Nigerians have acknowledged that there has been a significant decline in the spate of security breaches.


While expressing our condolences to the affected families, let me reiterate the commitment of this Administration to ensure the safety of lives and property of all Nigerians.
Even as we remain focused on the issue of security, the fight against the scourge of corruption is a top priority of our Administration. We are fighting corruption in all facets of our economy, and we are succeeding. We have put an end to several decades of endemic corruption associated with fertilizer and tractor procurement and distribution. We have exposed decades of scam in the management of pensions and fuel subsidy, and ensured that the culprits are being brought to book.
In its latest report, Transparency International (TI) noted that Nigeria is the second most improved country in the effort to curb corruption.


We will sustain the effort in this direction with an even stronger determination to strengthen the institutions that are statutorily entrusted with the task of ending this scourge.
I have given my commitment of non-interference in the work of the relevant agencies and I am keeping my word. What we require is the full cooperation of all tiers of government, and the public, especially civil society and the media.
This Administration has also introduced for the first time in Nigeria’s history, a Performance Contract System for all Ministers, and other officials of government. This is to further place emphasis on performance, efficiency, and service delivery.
Fellow Nigerians, our determined efforts on several fronts not-withstanding, our country still faces a number of challenges.


Those challenges should not deter us. In the last few weeks, for example, many of our communities have been ravaged by floods, resulting in the loss of lives and property, and the displacement of persons.
I want to reassure all affected Nigerians that I share in their grief, and our Administration is taking steps to address these incidents, in collaboration with the States and Local Governments.


I have received the interim Report of the Presidential team that I set up to assess the flooding situation across the country.
The Federal Government has taken measures to assist the affected States, while considering long term measures to check future reoccurrence.
We must continue to work together, confidently and faithfully, to ensure that our country’s potentials are realised to the fullest; that our dreams are translated into reality; and that our goals are achieved.


Let me reiterate that our administration is committed to the pursuit of fundamental objectives of an open society: the pursuit of freedom, security and prosperity for the Nigerian people, and the rule of law.
In the next few days, I shall lay before the National Assembly the 2013 Federal Budget Proposal so that deliberations can commence in earnest on the key policies, programmes and projects that will mark a decisive year for our development and transformation.
I have no doubt that by the time I address you on our next independence anniversary, many of our reform efforts would have yielded even better results.
Over the years, several leaders have built on the foundation laid by our Founding Fathers. 

The baton is now in our hands. Let me assure all Nigerians that we shall not fail.
I am confident that Nigeria will continue to be a source of pride to its citizens; to Africa and the Black Race and to humanity; a land that is known for progress, freedom, peace and the promotion of human dignity.


May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. May God bless you all.

TRYBE RECORDS BOSS, ELDEE, BUYS N30MILLION CADILLAC LIMO...

Trybe Record Boss, Eldee, buys a N30million Cadillac Escalade Limousine for artists under his label!

#EldizzletheBizzle!
Photo Credit:LindaIkeji

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE EVERY ONE! | NIGERIA IS 52

It's October 1st again oh! Nigeria celebrates her 52nd Independence Anniversary. Quoting the words of the first Independence Day speech by Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria’s Prime Minister in 1960, “This is a wonderful day, and it is all the more wonderful because we have awaited it with increasing impatience, compelled to watch one country after another overtaking us on the road when we had so nearly reached our goal. But now we have acquired our rightful status, and I feel sure that history will show that the building of our nation proceeded at the wisest pace: it has been thorough, and Nigeria now stands well-built upon firm foundations.”

52 years and counting, Nigeria has been through its ups and downs. As many people would say, we are not yet where we are supposed to be but we are relentless, and we are still forging ahead.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!

Giddy up Roadrunners! Stand up to an awesome 52nd run!

...as We change our WORLD!

#GoodPeopleGreatNation!