Akwa Ibom: The Land of Promise at 25

Did you know that?

Akwa Ibom State was named after the Qua Iboe River and it is located in the coastal South-Southern part of the country, lying between latitudes 4°321 and 5°331 North, and longitudes 7°251 and 8°251 East. It is bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers and Abia states, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean and the southern-most tip of Cross River State.

Wizkid becomes toast of top US artistes

Ayodele Balogun, aka Wizkid, must be a lucky young man. Apart from the fact that he is one of fastest rising singers in Africa, some US-based music stars are only too eager to work with him on their new albums
During a recent tour of North America with the EME crew led by Banky W, Wizkid got rave reviews in the United States media. Indeed, one of the high points of his success with the media was last weekend’s exclusive interview with the international entertainment platform, MTV Iggy.

 In addition to this, Wizkid won two awards at the recent NEA awards in New York in the Best Pop/R & B artiste and Best Album of the year categories.

He will be slugging in out with D’Banj, Sarkodie, Camp Mulla and Mi Casa on Nov. 11 at the aanual MTV EMA awards in Frankfurt, for the Worldwide Act category.

Unknown to many music fans, Wizkid recently recorded major collaborations with international music acts like Young Jeezy, The Game, Kardinal Official, Wale, and the King of Dancehall, Beenie Man. The CDs are due for release in the US and Europe on the respective artistes record labels.

End of The Road For Didi as He quits Project Fame

It was another night of excitement-laced tension as one unlucky contestant said goodbye to the ongoing Project Fame reality show.

Range Rover Sport, Lekki home, Iyanya still counting Kukere gains

Fast rising Nigerian singer, Inyanya Mbuk, considers himself to be a very lucky artiste. After winning the maiden edition of the MTN Project Fame Reality Show in 2008, the Cross- River State native became an overnight celebrity and had to adjust to being in the klieg light.

Hmm After All Said and Don. Goldie visits Prezzo in Kenya?

Veteran foxes like Baroka in Wole Soyinka’s Lion and the Jewel says one of the best answers a man wooing a woman can first get from her is a ‘No’. Reason: almost all the time, it ends up being a ‘Yes’.

Senate draws battle line, threatens to impeach Jonathan

ABUJA-THE Senate yesterday drew the battle line with the presidency pledging to use constitutional powers to enforce its resolutions directed at the good governance of the nation.

Basket mouth back in the days

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Mikel Obi deletes twitter account after racist abuse

Mikel Obi today deleted his Twitter account after he was racially abused for 'costing' Chelsea victory in the opening match of their Champions League defence against Juventus yesterday Wednesday Sept. 19th.

The match ended 2-2 and Chelsea fans blamed Mikel for giving the ball away just ten minutes before time and also not preventing the equalizing goal. After the end of the game, Chelsea fans racially abused Mikel on his Twitter account @Mikel12Official, prompting the Super Eagles midfielder to delete the account which he set up just a few months back.

Chelsea said they have informed the police after being made aware of the racist Tweets. A statement read:
We've been made aware of racist tweets targeted at Mikel which are totally unacceptable, disgusting and abhorrent. We've informed the police and support taking the strongest possible action.

D’banj features in Kanye West’s new video ‘Mercy’

US rapper and G.O.O.D Music boss Kanye West has released the video to the first single ‘Mercy‘ off the group’s compilation album titled ‘Cruel Summer‘. (click link to see video)

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Corpse found in suitcase was suspect’s son – Neighbours

Neighbours  to Usman Inuwa who was caught with the corpse of a child in a suitcase in Maitama, Abuja have identified the dead child as Goodluck, his son.

The shocked neighbours described the boy as very smart and wondered what came over Inuwa that made him to kill his child.

Inuwa, a welder, arrested with the corpse of the child in a suitcase last Saturday, is currently in police custody.

Controversy over two Nigeria workers death in Chinese firm’s pool

The members of staff of a firm, Chinese Group of Companies, Ikeja, Lagos, were thrown into confusion on September 9, 2012 after the corpses of two of their colleagues, Odion Imhonbhio and Richard Dada, were found at the bottom of the swimming pool on the premises.

'Redistribution' vs. 'Victims': Dueling Videos Shake Up White House Race

A newly released audio recording purports to feature a young Barack Obama saying he believes in government "redistribution" -- a comment that Mitt Romney quickly seized on to claim his opponent thinks "the government should take from some to give to the others." 

30 feared killed in Ogun accident

NO fewer than 30 persons were feared dead in a motor accident that occured at Mobalufun junction, in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Tuesday.

Kidnap kingpin re-arrested two months after bail

A suspect, Ubaka Livinus, who was granted bail by a Lagos magistrate’s court for allegedly kidnapping an employee of Dangote Group and demanding $40,000 (N6.2m), has been re-arrested for a similar offence.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo believes last season's league success boosts the club's appeal

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo admits the club would have struggled to attract the likes of Eden Hazard and Oscar had they not conquered Europe last season.

CHILDREN’S SLIDE SHOE

Fittingly enough, this quirky shoe resembling a children’s 

 

slide is both playful and fun.

STRANGEST SHOES EVER

A walk on the wild side

Not just shoes but works of art, Kobi Levi’s footwear designs are fun, fantastic and, frankly, outrageous. How far outside of your comfort zone are you prepared to step?

Images: Rex Features

We killed, arrested Boko Haram leaders – JTF

Soldiers manning a checkpoint in Kano shot to death two suspected Boko Haram leaders, AP reports.

The dead reportedly included the spokesman for the sect, as well as a commander who operates in Kogi State, a military official said.

Manchester City can’t buy football history–Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has taunted Manchester City before the club’s Champions League battle with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Tuesday evening, declaring that, while Roberto Mancini’s side may currently be winning trophies, no other club can compare when it comes to Madrid’s glittering past.