GEJ Sacks Special Adviser on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday terminated the appointment of his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, announced this on his Twitter page.
Abati said the President thanked Gulak for his services to the present administration and wished him success in his future endeavours.
He however did not give reason for the sack. He said a replacement for Gulak would be announced in due course.
Abati wrote, “President Jonathan has terminated the appointment of his Special Adviser(Political), Alhaji Ahmed A. Gulak with immediate effect.
“President Jonathan thanks Alhaji Gulak for his services to the present administration and wishes him success in his future endeavors.
“A replacement for Alhaji Gulak will be announced in due course.”

50 people die in Russian plane crash today

A passenger plane crashed at an airport in the Russian city of Kazan today, killing all 50 people on board, reports say.

The Boeing 737 had taken off from Moscow and was trying to land but exploded on impact at about 19:20 local time (15:20 GMT), officials said. The Emergencies Ministry said there were 44 passengers and six crew members on the Tatarstan Airlines flight.

Investigators are now looking at whether a technical failure or crew error may have caused the crash. Among the dead was Irek Minnikhanov, a son of the president of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, according to the official passenger list.

Aleksander Antonov, who headed Tatarstan's branch of the Federal Security Service, was also among the passengers. The victims also included two children. Reports said the pilot had already tried to land several times before crashing. The crew had said they were not ready to land because of technical problems, Russian news agencies report.

A journalist who said she had flown on the same aircraft from Kazan to Moscow earlier on Sunday told Russia's Channel TV that there was a strong vibration during the landing in the Russian capital.

"When we were landing it was not clear whether there was a strong wind, although in Moscow the weather was fine, or some kind of technical trouble or problem with the flight," said Lenara Kashafutdinova.

"We were blown in different directions, the plane was tossed around. The man sitting next to me was white as a sheet." The airport in Kazan - the capital of Tatarstan - has been closed since the accident and is expected to re-open on Monday morning. Kazan lies about 720km (450 miles) east of Moscow.

Although some of Russia's biggest airlines now have very good reputations, frequent crashes by smaller operators mean the country has one of the worst air safety records in the world.

Johnnie Walker brings Formula One Race Car Caparo to Nigeria

Formula 1 race cars called the Johnnie Walker ‘Caparo’ are parked at the Ikeja mall and the Palms Lekki. If you are at either of the malls in Ikeja or the Island, try taking a picture with the car and tweet it to # imnotdriving #stepup2vip. Johnnie Walker is planning big things in a couple of weeks with style and race cars, with a major artiste headlining the show. Will keep you all posted as the gist come in.

Pregnant OAP Matse Uwatse shows off baby bump...

The On-Air-Personality is expecting her first child with her husband Ekemelu Nnoli. Congrats babe!

Jude Okoye was not at his brother, Peter Okoye's wedding yesterday

I just spoke with P-Square's publicist Bayo Adetu and he confirmed that Jude Okoye was not at Peter and Lola's wedding yesterday. I asked why he didn't attend and he said Jude and some members of P-Square's band were stuck in Ghana after their Saturday night show. He said Peter and Paul were able to make the trip back on Sunday morning but not Jude.

That's the official reason. Don't know if I believe it ...but hopefully there's good reason for Jude missing his brother's wedding. And like I said yesterday, Paul was at the wedding! He just didn't participate in many pic taking.

The star actress showed off her new acquisition on her instagram page...

The star actress showed off her new acquisition on her instagram page...

Peter Okoye shares beautiful pic of his new bride

Yeah, she is stunning!

D'banj stuck in SA...laments about missing Peter Okoye's wedding

D'banj is stuck in South Africa where he went for a show...

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Rukky Sanda poses in hot red bikini

Pic taken on the set of a movie.... nice tattoos.

Remembering Aluu 4 - one year later

It's exactly one year since these four young students of the University of Port Harcourt were brutally murdered in Aluu community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State (they were killed Friday morning Oct. 5th 2012). We are still hoping that justice will one day be served. Continue to rest in peace, Tekena, Ugonna, Chiadika and Lloyd.

Photos: New mum Kim Kardashian goes blonde...

Motherhood really changes women.Queen Kim is no longer concerned about looking perfect in public. Good for her! Another pic after the cut..

Photo: Actress Nse Ikpe Etim in intimate pose with husband

The actress shared the pic on her instagram page today. Now, that's one hot pose!

Davido reacts to 'rich dad' comments

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Rihanna shades your favourite pop stars...hehe

After passing the 4 billion views mark on Youtube, Rihanna boasted about her latest accomplishment by shading the heck out of other pop stars. Bad gal RiRi branded her pop star peers basic. Lol. Queen Bee is not basic tho!

Father who beat to death man he caught raping his 5yr old daughter won't face charges

District Attorney Heather McMinn and Lavaca County Sheriff Mica Harmon appear at a news conference in Halletsville, Texas on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in the aftermath of the killing

A Texas father who discovered a man raping his five-year-old daughter and beat him to death with his bare hands will not be charged with homicide under state law.

A Lavaca County grand jury decided not to press charges against the 23-year-old father in the June 9th death of Jesus Mora Flores, 47, who was killed inside a remote shack after he was caught molesting the young girl.

Under Texas state law, deadly force is authorized and indeed, justified in order to stop an aggravated sexual assault and coupled with the fact that the harrowing 911 calls made by the father back claims he even tried to save the pedophile's life led to the grand jury's decision.

Lavaca County sheriff's deputies said that the father, whose name has not been released to protect the little girl's identity, sent her and her brother to feed the family's chickens.

The boy rushed back to tell his dad that someone had grabbed his sister and taken her to a small secluded shack and the father rushed towards his daughter's screams and arrived to find them both with their underwear off.

Flying into a rage, the father beat Flores unconscious, but attempted to call 911 for the rapist after he had made sure his daughter was safe.

Sheriff Micah Harmon had said in June that he was not willing to press charges against the father, rather the case would be presented to a grand jury. At the time, Harmon said that the man was 'very remorseful' and didn't know at the time he had killed Flores.

'You have a right to defend your daughter,' Harmon told CNN at the time. 'The girl's father acted in defense of his third person. Once the investigation is completed we will submit it to the district attorney who then submits it to the grand jury, who will decide if they will indict him.'

Indeed, the father is heard profanely screaming at a dispatcher who couldn't locate the property. Becoming increasingly frazzled, the father at one point tells the dispatcher he's going to put the man in his truck and drive him to a hospital before sheriff's deputies finally arrive.

V'Anne Huser, the father's attorney, sternly told reporters several times during a news conference at the Lavaca County courthouse that neither the father nor the family will ever give interviews. 'He's a peaceable soul,' Huser said. 'He had no intention to kill anybody that day.'

The attack happened on the family's ranch off a quiet, two-lane county road between the farming towns of Shiner and Yoakum.

Authorities say a witness saw Flores 'forcibly carrying' the girl into a secluded area and then scrambled to find the father. Running toward his daughter's screams, investigators said, the father pulled Flores off his child and 'inflicted several blows to the man's head and neck area.'

Emergency crews found Flores' pants and underwear pulled down on his lifeless body by the time they responded to the 911 call.

The girl was taken to a hospital and examined, and authorities say forensic evidence and witness accounts corroborated the father's story that his daughter was being sexually molested.

'Under the law in the state of Texas deadly force is authorized and justified in order to stop an aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault,' District Attorney Heather McMinn told reporters in June.

All the evidence provided by the sheriff's department and the Texas Rangers indicated that's what was occurring when the victim's father arrived at the scene,' she said. Authorities said he expressed regret at the killing at the time, and no evidence so far has led them to doubt his story. The girl's grandfather agreed it had been an accident. 'My son. Sorry,' the grandfather told the Victoria Advocate in broken English. 'It was an accident.' Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon added: 'He was very remorseful. I don't think it was his intent for the man to die.'

Residents of the small Lavaca County town were largely in support of the father, saying the victim deserved it. Sonny Jaehne, a Shiner native, told the Victoria Advocate: 'He got what he deserved, big time. Friend Mark Harabis reiterated this: 'I agree with him totally. I would probably do worse. 'The family will have to deal with that the rest of their lives, no matter what happens to the father. Even if they let him go, he and his child will have to deal with that the rest of their lives.

Forbes/Channel O list of Top 10 Most Bankable African artists 2013

Channel O and Forbes Africa yesterday Sunday September 1 presented their list of the top 10 most bankable African artists. The list is based on artist sales, endorsement value, popularity, show rates, awards, YouTube views, investment, influence, appearance in newspapers, social media presence, and appearance on LIB! Hehe - joking about the last part. See the full list below:

1. Akon – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste. 2. Don Jazzy – Producer. CEO Mavin Records, influential producer, MTN, Samsung and Loya Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credit. 3. P-Square – Music Duo. Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries. 4. D’Banj – Music Artiste. International music brand, GO D Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal. 5. Wizkid – Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, several international collaboration, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN.

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6. 2face Idibia – Music Artiste. 10 million disc and at least 7 million digital sale, multiple ambassador, one campaign… associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist – 2face foundation. 7. Anselmo Ralph – Music Artiste. Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, Angola prince, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artiste. 8. Sarkodie – Rapper. Presidential youth ambassador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung ambassador, fan milk Ghana. 9. Ice Prince – Music Artiste. Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani foundation. 10. Banky W – Music Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, winner of multiple awards.

"Marrying Ayo Adesanya was like boarding a 'one-chance' vehicle' ex says

When asked about the lessons he learnt from his relationship with his ex-wife actress Ayo Adesanya, movie producer/cum actor Omogoriola Hassan said marrying Ayo was like boarding a 'one-chance' vehicle. He tells Encomium magazine

"The biggest lesson I learnt was not to trust anyone. The person you trust may eventually disappoint. Then I was the greatest fool but today I am the wisest and happiest. Marrying Ayo then was like boarding a 'one-chance' vehicle. It was like I could never come across a woman I can love like that not knowing I was just being foolish. If not that she had a baby for me, I would have revealed a lot about her. Will just keep them to myself in the interest of our son. But I was agitated when I read that she wants to remove the tattoo on her hand bearing our logo - No Fear. She is free to do but what about the one on her ass where my name was written bold, Omogoriola Hassan? How is she going to remove that? That is stupid of her. If at all you don't like someone again, that doesn't mean you need to go to that extent. But believe me she's still thinking about me because if she's not she wouldn't be thinking about removing my tattoos on her body.

Isio Wanogho & Gideon Okeke cover new issue of Complete Fashion

This month's Complete Fashion magazine cover features Tinsel’s actor Gideon Okeke and Model turned interior designer, Isio DeLa-Vega. The beautiful Isio talks on her new role as an Interior Designer and Gideon Okeke, the natural actor and model spill on his bundle of talent.

Actress Anita Joseph releases sexy new photos

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Dammy Krane reunites with his mum after not seeing her for 10years

The singer's mum has been living in the US for many years while Dammy lived in Nigeria. They were reunited recently when Dammy traveled to the US for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards...

Exclusive photos from Waje's birthday party last night

Songstress Waje celebrated her birthday with friends and colleagues at Sailors in Lekki last night. Omawumi, Tiwa Savage, Sasha, Toke Makinwa, Kaffy, Mai Ataifo, Noble Igwe, Latasha Ngwube, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and many others were at the birthday shindig. More photos after the cut...