FACES OF ALLEGED MURDERERS OF CYNTHIA OSOKOGU

From left; Orji Osita; Nwadiokor Chukwunonso, suspected pharmacists; Okwumo Echezona Nwabufo and Ezike ilechukwu Olisaeloka, suspected murderers of late Miss Cynthia Osokogu at the Yaba magistrate Court, Lagos yesterday. photo by Lamidi Bamidele.

Cynthia Osokogu

WHAT THE .....!!! KATTY PERRY TURNS DOWN $20MILLION AMERICAN IDOL JUDGING OFFER.

The pop star, 27, turned down the $20million offer made by the the show's producers who were so eager to have her join the judging panel  for a year-long contract. The execs have continued their search to replace Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson (who will vacate his seat on the panel and instead serve as a mentor during the upcoming season). A number of other names have been bandied about as possible Idol additions, including Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, Keith Urban and Nick Jonas, though none at this point have been confirmed.

In late July, Mariah Carey officially signed on to judge, accepting an $18 million payday making her the highest-paid judge on any music competition show.
 
I need to get my ass to Hollywood faaaassssttttt.

OMG!!! 17 AFGHANS BEHEADED FOR DANCING.

17 civilians were beheaded on Monday in a Taliban-controlled area of southern Afghanistan  because they attended a dance party that flouted the extreme brand of Islam embraced by the militants. The victims were part of a large group that had gathered late Sunday in Helmand province's Musa Qala district for a celebration involving music and dancing. The Taliban slaughtered them to show their disapproval of the event.
The Taliban ruled the country from 1996 to 2001 and under them all music and film was banned as un-Islamic, and women were barred from leaving their homes without a male family member as an escort.
This is outrageous and inhumane. Losing your life for dancing? Really?

UN MARKS ONE YEAR REMEMBRANCE OF THE SUICIDE BOMB BLAST IN ABUJA

One year ago today, a lone suicide bomber riding a Honda car detonated some Improvised Explosive Devices in the UN House also known as Aruba House. The attack claimed 23 lives, made up of 13 UN staff and 10 non-UN staff.
 The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Martin Uhomoibhi, on Sunday in Abuja reiterated Nigeria’s resolve to combat terrorism with all powers whenever it raised its head.

“Nigeria was greatly wounded by the bombing of the UN building last year. We have vivid memory of what happened at the incidence. It was painful because Nigeria has been so dedicated to peace-keeping in the world.We mourn with all the grieving families. We pray God to grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest and quick recovery for all the injured so that they can resume their duties shortly,” he said, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

“Exactly one year ago, what had never happened in the history of Nigeria happened.

“My 16-year-old daughter was in the UN building on the day of the bomb blast, but she escaped. So, I am one of the high government officials directly touched.”

In his address, the Resident Coordinator, UN System in Nigeria, Mr. Daouda Toure, reaffirmed that the UN System in Nigeria would continue its mission to assist in improving the lives of poor people to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy.

“On the occasion of this solemn one year anniversary, the UN teams in Nigeria (composed of agencies and organisations) once again presents its deepest condolences to the families of victims,” he noted.

He reiterated their “gratitude to the Government of and people of Nigeria from all walks of life, irrespective of their religious, philosophical or political beliefs, for their active support, solidarity and commitment to the mission of the UN throughout this difficult period’’.

FIRST MAN TO EVER WALK ON MOON DIES AT 82

Niel Armstrong, the first man to ever walk on the moon has died at the age of 82. He was the commander of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission and the first man ever to walk on the moon. Armstrong died Saturday from complications relating to heart surgery.
 May his soul rest in peace.

REALITY TV STAR NICOLE "SNOOKI" POLIZZI WELCOMES SON LORENZO

For lovers of the reality tv series Jersey Shore and fans of the reality star Snooki, happy to inform you that the star and her fiance Jionni La Valle welcomed a beautiful baby boy yesterday.  The 24 year old reality star tweeted, "I am SO IN LOVE with my son Lorenzo Dominic!" she wrote. "I had my little man last night, healthy at 6 lbs! HE'S MY WORLD." Mother and child are doing great. This is the couple's first child.
Congrats!!!

GOV. AKPABIO CELEBRATES THANKGIVING/BIRTHDAY WITH HIS EMINENCE MBANG

The former prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Sunday Mbang CON, today celebrated his birthday and thanksgiving for a quick recovery after a brief illness, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, his deputy, Nsima Ekere, along with several other top government officials were there to celebrate with the prominent and well respected man of God. The well attended service was held at the Immanuel Methodist Cathedral, Itiam Etoi, Uyo.
Wishing you a happy birthday sir.