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Megan Young (Miss Philippines) was Saturday crowned Miss World amid tight security in Bali, Indonesia’s resort island. Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, 20, took second place, while Miss Ghana, Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, 22, came in third. Speaking at the ceremony, Yong said she promise to be the best Miss World ever,” she said. 127 contestants showed up for the show which was moved to the island following protests by Muslim hardliners. The event held despite threats from the Islamic Defenders Front to disrupt the contest. The group has demonstrated for weeks, calling on government to cancel the pageant because members…
Residents of Lagos state have called on the Lagos State Governor Mr. Babatunde Fashola to give priority attention to the construction of drainage channels in the state to control flood threatening lives and properties in their areas. The residents who spoke when Lagos State Government officials stormed Agbado-Okeodo Local Development Council Area for the September exercise lamented that their houses were at the verge of collapse as a result flooding. The residents also called on the Lagos State Government to as matter of urgency help in constructing the link bridge that collapsed five months ago at Ile-Kpako that cut off…
Olaniyi Lawal-Babafemi, a 33 year old Nigerian extradited to the United States on terrorism related crime has confessed that he recruited English speaking Nigerians for al-quaeda. Babafemi who coordinated media operations for the terrorist including publication of its magazine, “Inspire,” was paid almost $9,000 to recruit Nigerians, prosecutors told a US court. Babafemi, also known as “Ayatollah Mustapha,” was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to AQAP and use of firearms. He faces life in prison if convicted on firearms charges and up to 15 years in prison on the material support charges. Reuters reported that the U.S. District…
Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) and the Southern Africa Music Rights Organization (SAMRO), have signed an agreement to share database of musical works to enable both organisations keep a tab of music inventory to ease payment of royalties to musicians. The agreement was signed in Lagos, when chief executive officer of the South African collective management organisation, Mr Sipho Dlamini visited COSON office in Opebi. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman, COSON, Chief Tony Okoroji, said that the deal will bring about more returns in terms of royalties for musicians in the sub -region. The discussions in Lagos were joined via…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola today described the Ndigbos as his kindred and tendered an unreserved apology to the segment of the people who misunderstood his decision to send their kinsmen to the East, even as he insisted that there was a need to discuss factors that could be responsible for under-development in the South East. Governor Fashola, who spoke at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island venue of a Symposium to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Aka Ikenga, said although majority of Ndigbo in Lagos understood and appreciated the action of the…
At least three people were killed on Wednesday night when a three storey building collapsed on a six bedroom structures in Lagos. Those killed in the incident includes a four year-old girl, an 82 year-old man and a middle aged Igbo trader. Also, four children along with an old woman, three girls and two middle aged men were rescued by youths from the debris of the collapsed building with injuries on their body. According to eye witness, the 3 storey building situated at 15 Alli Street, Lagos Island cracked and collapsed at about 09.55pm and fell on top of the…
The priesthood is no doubt a respectable tradition but unholy conduct among some has brought it into contempt in the larger society. Such is the fate of Rev. Father Josiah in the film, Mother’s Tears. A very good looking priest, father Josiah is posted to one of the local parish, where he found Akudo(Mandy Ezeh) irresistible. Josiah(Mike Ezuruonye) promised to put her parents into juicy committees only if she would be his woman. Akudo gets pregnant but it dawns on her that the priest has a vow never to marry. The baby is born and adopted by a lady who…
Families, friends and professional colleagues of the late Photo Editor of Daily Newswatch Newspapers, Mr. Tunde Ogundeji wept profusely this morning as they watched their beloved father, husband and professional colleague, lying helpless in the white casket in his family compound at Abule-Egba. They could not believe that it is the very agile and jovial Ogundeji that was lying helpless. But there was nothing they could have done except to wish him well until the resurrection and commiserate with those he has left behind. He was buried at Calvary House, his family compound, near Ile-Epo, at Abule-Egba. Speaking before his…
NOT less than 37 films were released into the market this week by the Yoruba Video Films Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (YOVIFPMAN) with effect from Monday, 23rd September, 2013. They are Folashade by Okiki Films, Obadara by Asumo Films, Inspector Ayinke by Toymax Film, Baba Olowo by Olasco, Talofeku by High Waves Video Mart, Rukayat by Corporate Pictures, Ibinu Agba by Citizen Entertainment and Omo Pupa by St Anthony Films. Others are Odi, Abokoku, Oro Eda, Tosin Alasewo, Agbo Ma Gba, Erin Arugbo, Eje Odaju, Emini, Jamal, Otakoko, Aiye Omidan, Eefin, Elulu, Ise Owo Mi, Oge Aseju, Oore…
Nollywood actor, Mr. Chidi Mokeme has been returned as host of the current edition of Guilder Ultimate Show which is now underway in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. Mokeme is returning to the show for the third time after his superb performance in previous shows. His selection was announced at the weekend where the 12 finalists were unveiled. Speaking at the event, Mokeme said he was looking forward to a thrilling time in the jungle and called on the contestants to gear up for rigorous challenges that lie ahead. The successful contestants are Dr. Edmond Umebuani Chibuikem, EtidoEma Ebong, Okike Dennis, Chapele…
