PIC OF THE DAY

It might not be what you think, maybe he's looking for something of his that dropped in there. Lol.

CATHOLIC CHURCH TEMPORARILY WITHDRAWS MEMBERSHIP OF CAN FOR LACK OF MODESTY IN THE LEADERSHIP OF CAN

CAN President Ayo Oritsejafor

The Nigerian Catholic Church has ‘temporarily’ withdrawn its membership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). A spokesperson of the Church, Rev. Fr. Dr. Cornelius Omonokhua, said the action taken by the Catholic Church will be reviewed after the annual meeting of the Conference of Bishops in February. 

They pulled out for reasons such as the polarizing statements of some Christian leaders; the use of money in CAN elections; and several court cases involving state chapters of CAN. Catholic leaders brought these concerns to CAN leadership but their advice was shunned as the CAN leadership repeatedly accused them of ‘intellectual arrogance.’ Church leaders have been purchasing private jets the CAN president, Ayo Oritsejafor, himself recently got one.

"You just can't save people who are drowning, if you are drowning with them. The leadership of CAN is not the leadership of Nigerian Christians, since most of the churches are autonomous. As such, the pullout will not create any vacuum. Catholic Church does not want to tell church leaders how to live their lives, but modesty is lacking among some church leaders in Nigeria of today. Catholic priests have sworn an oath of poverty and as such can not partake in the material acquisition of worldly things. We will be happy if CAN leadership can show moderation, common sense dictates that they do that." Dr. Omonokhua said.

MAY D WELCOMES BABY BOY

The singer’s longtime on/off girlfriend, Debola, gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. Debola is the same chick that tattooed May D’s name on her arm and back (see the pics after the cut). Yet another artiste having a baby outside wedlock.

NBC BANS P'SQUARE'S ALINGO VIDEO, OTHERS

The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, has released a list of videos that have been banned from being played or aired. The videos were banned for containing erotic lyrics and scenes, promoting nudity and for showcasing what the NBC describes as suggestive dance steps.See the list of video's affected below;

The list of music videos banned by NBC

1. Tillaman ft Vector- Ma Roll (contains Intimate and suggestive dance steps)

2. Wande Coal – Go Low (scenes of nuditiy in the video)

3. D’Prince – Take Banana (contains Intimate, vulgar, words and suggestive dance steps)

4. Flavour – Shake (vulgar and suggestive dance steps)

5. Goldie – Ski bo bo (features minor with suggestive and immoral dance steps)

6. Chuddy K – Chop My Dollar (features ladies and children with suggestive and Intimate dance steps )

7. Timaya – Shake Ur Bum Bum (Intimate, suggestive dance steps with vulgar lyrics

8. P Square – Alingo (Intimate dance scenes at the end of the musical video)

BEYONCE BUYS $5.9M MANSION FOR HER MOTHER

The 31-year-old singer just bought a six bedroom, 16 bathroom, 4 kitchen mansion for her mum and business partner, Tina Knowles, in Houston, Texas. Beyonce and her mum co-own the label House of Dereon. Tina Knowles split from Beyonce's father, record label executive Matthew back in 2011 over his affair with another woman who has a son for him. More pics after the cut...

DAVIDO'S SISTER SET TO WED

Plans are in full gear for Davido's elder sister, Sharon Adeleke's wedding. Sharon is the CEO of Beautique, an online boutique store that deals in sales of unisex shoes, clothes and accessories. She got engaged awhile back.

WATCH PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S INTERVIEW ON BOKO HARAM WITH CNN'S CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR

He wasn't completely forth coming with the truth in this interview.

KHLOE KARDASHIAN IS PREGNANT!

According to reports by MediaTakeOut.com just, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are expecting their first child. A source at E! Network told the site that Khloe and Kim Kardashian just signed on to do a "pregnant sisters" reality show this Spring and during the show the two sisters will both be pregnant.

I'm sooo happy for Khloe 'cos she's my favorite of the Kardashian clan. She's been battling with fertility issues since she married Lamar in 2009. Lamar has two kids from a previous relationship. You heard this news here first o.

MERCY AIGBE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL IN NEW PHOTOS

 More pics after the cut...

WOULD YOU STILL BOARD THAT PLANE AFTER READING THIS?

If you're about to board a plane and you see a co-passenger wearing a T-shirt which says 'My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die.' would you still board the plane with him? What would you do?

BRYMO AQUIRES NEW TOYOTA CAMRY

Check out Brymo's Toyota Camry 2010. Nice.

SEARCH FOR BIG BROTHER AFRICA 2013 HOUSEMATES IS ON

Africa's biggest reality show, the Big Brother Africa show has entered its eighth edition this year. The show is billed to kick off on Sunday, May 26, 2013. The search for housemates to compete for the competition's grand prize, $300,000 has now begun. Forms will be available for prospective housemates to get from the participating countries.

The forms would be available from February 1 to February 14. In this year's edition, Liberia was replaced with Ethiopia, according to the producers of the show, this is to include other countries in the competition in line with their rotation policies.

The other 13 participating countries are Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The competition is opened to persons over age 21, with valid passports, fluent in English language, entertaining and passionate about the show. More information on BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 will be made available over the next month, so stay tuned to AfricaMagic, follow the action on Twitter and Facebook and keep checking the website HERE.

SHAKIRA AND PARTNER, PIQUE, WELCOME BABAY BOY

The singer announced the happy news on her official website. Big congrats to them!

MAN STABS EX-GIRLFRIEND TO DEATH FOR LEAVING HIM

Osita and Onyi

Culled from VANGUARD;

The Aleato family has been thrown into sorrow following the murder of their 26-year-old daughter, Onyinyechukwu, last Saturday by her ex-boyfriend in Lagos. The deceased, a sales girl at Alaba International market, Ojo, was reportedly trailed by her ex-boyfriend, Osita Amanunwa from her Iba new site abode, to Ajangbadi area of Lagos, where she had gone to visit a friend. Crime Alert gathered that the late Onyin, as she was fondly called, sat outside her host’s compound, exchanging banters, without the slightest inkling that death lurked at the corner.

GOVERNOR AKPABIO RESCUES ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, joined officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to rescue victims of an accident that occurred on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday, 20th Jan. 14 people were seriously injured when the tyre of a commercial Volkswagen bus burst while on top speed. The accident happened just in front of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Camp and Governor Akpabio’s envoy, on his way to attend a reception for Chief Obasanjo in Abeokuta, was just behind the bus when it somersaulted. He immediately stopped to rescue the victims before the FRSC Mowe Unit arrived the scene.

The governor even followed the victims to Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu and gave them N500, 000 for their treatments. He also gave the FRSC team N200, 000 for their responsiveness.

This is definitely worth emulating by our leaders. Akpabio is the governor with largest heart in this country. I live in Akwa Ibom, so I know.