14-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Forced Into Marriage Tells Her Sad Story

A 14-year-old girl, Maimuna Abdullahi, who has been married and divorced to a man that was twice her age, has just told her sad story.In late 2012, Maimuna who grew up on the outskirts of Kaduna, was sold into marriage by her parents for £120 (N35,000). Her father, Haruna Abdullahi arranged for her to be married to his friend's eldest son, Saidu who was twice her age. At that time she was 13 years of age.

Maimuna Abdullahi at school
According to Daily Mail report, she was abused by her new husband, who locked her away and forced hard labour on her. She ran away to her father's house and rather than receive a warm welcome, she was beaten by her father who later returned her to her husband's house.
Saidu, humiliated and furious, slapped her repeatedly in the face, jerking her head from side to side with the force of his blows.

After some time, she fled once again, first to a sympathetic aunt in a nearby village and then to a cousin in Kaduna where she now shares one cramped room with her cousin's family, just a short walk away from Tattalli school. When she showed up at school with bruises, they took her to the hospital, where doctors found she was badly malnourished. The whip marks on her back may last a lifetime, says teacher Victoria Dung.

Mikel: We Are Determined To Beat France

Few hours before Nigeria take on France in round of 16 of the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Super Eagles' player, John Obi Mikel, has said that he is not ready to be the African side’s Diego Maradona.

Speaking ahead of the match that many Nigerian fans have tagged 'win or come home', the Chelsea midfielder added that the team is all that matters for Stephen Keshi’s men and that none of the players are looking for individual glory.

“I only care about the team. Nobody wants to be the Maradona of this team,” Mikel said at a press conference ahead of Nigeria’s round of 16 game against France.

* John Mikel Obi
“We don’t want to be talking about individuals. We all want to do our utmost for the team and I will keep giving my all.
“It will be a spectacular game and we are very motivated. The match could be decided by details. It will be a close encounter.
“I have played against some of the France players before in the Champions League. The coaches have also done their homework on how to approach the game and have given us all the details we need,” Mikel noted.

Guru Maharaj Ji Predicts The Outcome Of Nigeria Vs France Match

Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, the Head of the One Love Family, on Sunday, said the Super Eagles of Nigeria would win their rival, France in June 30 match at the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. 
^{Sat Guru Maharaj ji}
The prediction was contained in a statement issued in Ibadan by the Minister for Media Links of the One Love Family, Wole Oladapo.

The spiritualist also reminded the Nigerian Football Association, Super Eagles Supporters Club, players as well as the coaching crew to be obedient to his earlier divine injunctions, such as avoiding the colour Blue and abstaining from sex, smoking and drinking.
"This is, however, the time for the whole world to know and realise the fact that Nigeria is where the light of the world resides. Victory is for Africa" the statement read.

The statement recalled that Maharaj Ji had earlier predicted victory for Nigeria during their match against Bosnia, which qualified them for the Round of 16.
The Super Eagles are slated to play their round of 16 game against France on June 30, 2014, Monday, at 5pm. The victory will qualify them for their first quarter-final berth, while a defeat will see them returning home tomorrow.

Mike Adenuga Grants Super Eagles $250.000, Promises More For Quarter-Finals

Dr Mike Adenuga Jnr and President Goodluck Jonathan
Nigerian business mogul, Dr Mike Adenuga Jnr, has sent through the Minister of Sports, Hon Tammy Danagogo, the sum of $250,000 to boost the Super Eagles ahead of their clash against France on Monday, June 30.

During addressing players and officials of the national team at their Brasilia Palace Hotel camp in the Brazilian capital, the Minister speaking on behalf of the President also announced that Super Eagles' outstanding appearance fees have been ordered and cleared.

"He said this is a token and if the team goes ahead and shock the world he will join Mr President to shock the team," Danagogo said.

Midfielder John Mikel Obi, speaking later at the FIFA media briefing, promised that Nigeria will do all it takes to achieve victory.

"It’s a great opportunity for us and the weather will affect both sides but we hope to do what we have to do to win the match," he declared.

NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, said the country was very lucky to have a President like Goodluck Jonathan, who takes personal interest in the activities of the national team, assuring the President that the team will not let the nation down at this crucial point.

Team skipper Joseph Yobo and coach Stephen Keshi also spoke in similar vein.

Rainstorm Destroys 60 Buildings In Calabar

Not less than 60 residential buildings and public structures were destroyed by rainstorm in the last one week in Calabar, the Cross River Emergency Management Agency has said. 
^Flood
David Akate, the Deputy Director in charge of information for the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in a statement issued on Monday in Calabar, said that perimeter fences, roads and  school buildings were damaged due to the intensity of the rain.
He listed the areas mostly affected as Ikot Ansa, Ikot Eneobong, Ikot Nkebre and Big Qua Town in Calabar Municipality as well as some parts of Calabar South.

"The flood disaster is attributed to the blockage of drains and other water ways as well as the construction of buildings along flood-prone areas" he said. "Also affected are 11 vehicles, including a brand new car owned by the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Mr John Orim. The traumatic experience is coming at a time the State Government was committing huge amount of human and material resources towards the rehabilitation and construction of roads and drainages across the state capital" he added.

The Director-General of the agency, Vincent Aquah, attributed the development to blocked drains within the city centre, and advised residents to adhere to the campaign against indiscriminate waste disposal and other harmful environmental practices.

He advised motorists to stay of flooded roads also warned parents not to allow their wards play around flooded drainages and ponds, adding that such developments might be dangerous and could lead to possible death.

Wizkid & co stare at reality star, Draya's butt on the BET red carpet

Funny pic. The Basketball Wives' reality star shared the photo on her instagram page.

Beyonce acting cold towards Jay Z on stage?

Ever since the elevator incident, Beyonce and Jay Z's once perfect marriage has been under a lot of scrutiny. Now, many people feel things between the power couple are not as rosy as they try to make it look. A music critic who attended their Miami show on Wednesday night said he couldn't help but notice Beyonce acting cold towards Jay Z on stage…

A music critic from the Miami Times writes,

"...at times, it felt a bit like the Carters' chemistry wasn't all it could be. With the media caught in a putrid hailstorm of rumors and accusations, we couldn't help noticing the way Bey shook off his kisses or turned away from his doting playfulness." 

Beyonce also raised eyebrows by including a cover of Lauryn Hill's heart break anthem Ex-Factor in her set. I think they are fine and will be together for a long time to come...

Photos: Davido in LA (BET Weekend)

Here are some photos of Davido hanging out with celebrities and fans in LA in the run up to the BET Awards taking place on Sunday 29th June. See more photos after the cut...

CEO dancers Ezinne Asinugo & Nqo Danseur share hot bikini pics

Nqobhile Danseur (pictured above) and Ezinne Asinugo who are part of the trio dance group, CEO Dancers, shared pics of their hot bikini bodies on their instagram pages. See Ezinne's after the cut..

Photos: Davido and Tiwa Savage at BET Talent Reception VIP party

BET 2014 nominees Tiwa Savage, Davido, Mafikizolo attended the International talent reception VIP party which held last night in LA. Hope either Davido or Tiwa wins their category. See more photos after the cut...

Photos from gospel singer Sinach's church wedding

Gospel singer, Osinachi Kalu popularly known as Sinach today Saturday June 28th exchanged vows with her beau, Pastor Joseph at Christ Embassy Church, Ikeja, Lagos, in the presence of her pastors, family, friends and well wishers. Congrats to them. See more photos after the cut...

Pics: Jay Z, Beyonce and their daughter aboard luxury mega yacht

Jay Z and Beyonce looking really happy together with their daughter Blue Ivy aboard a luxurious 90ft tri-deck yacht in Miami on Friday night after their sold out concert on Wednesday night. And check out Blue Ivy's hair...guess the hoopla about it paid off. See more photos after the cut...

Luis Suarez returns home to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup

Luiz Suarez returned to his native home of Uruguay yesterday June 27th to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup and banned from all football for four-months for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. Not only were hundreds of fans at Montevideo airport to welcome him, waving banners of support, but the president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, was also at the airport.

Luis Suarez pictured above with his children, Benjamin and Defina as he greeted fans from his mother's home in Lagomar. Continue...

Photos: Kelly Rowland still flaunting baby bump

What more can a woman ask for in life? She shared the photos on instagram. Happy-mum-to-be...

Massive attack in Kautikari village near Chibok

According to a breaking news report on Premium Times, there was a massive attack in Kautikari village near  Chibok community in Borno state. According to residents of the area, the attack started around 9.30 yesterday morning. Many residents of the village and other neighboring villages have taken refuge in the bushes.

A text message was sent by a resident to journalists and security operatives calling for help;

"Massive attack on Kautikari now. All security agencies should be notified,  and call for divine help now.” the sms read

An official of the SSS confirmed the incident anonymously to Premium Times

“Yes, we also received the report, I believe action is being taken about now…but no one has been able to ascertain the nature or magnitude of the attack for now”, the source said

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote endorses D'banj's Koko Garri

Nice!!!

Photos: Pastor Taiwo Odukoya dedicates new Church auditorium

Founding Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church Lagos and husband of late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya on June 28th led other members of the church to dedicate their new ultra-modern worship auditorium. Dignitaries at the event included Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola and his wife Abimbola as well as Pastor E.A Adeboye who preached during the dedication service. See a pic of the auditorium after the cut...

Pres. Jonathan condemns Bauchi bomb attack and mass killings in Kaduna

Read the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemns Friday night's bombing in theBayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent mass killings in Southern Kaduna.

The President commiserates with all the families who lost loved ones in the heinous attacks and extends his heartfelt sympathies to all those who suffered injuries or lost their properties during the wanton assaults on Bauchi and Kaduna States.

President Jonathan reassures the people of Bauchi and Kaduna State that the Federal Government will continue to take all necessary action to apprehend the perpetrators of thedastardly attacks and restore the fullest possible  security to all parts of the country.

The President directs all relevant federal government agencies to continue to speedily make emergency medical and relief assistance available to all those who were either injured or displaced by recent bombings and attacks. 

He urges all Nigerians to give maximum support and cooperation to the Armed Forces and security agencies who continue to work incessantly to end the menace of insecurity in the country within the shortest possible time.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to President

(Media & Publicity)

June 29, 2014

Davido wins Best African Act at the 2014 BET Awards

If there's any artist who deserves all the awards he's been getting lately, it's Davido. He really puts effort into his craft. He beat Tiwa Savage, South Africa’s Mafikizolo, Ghana’s Sarkodie, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Togo’s Toofan to win the 2014 BET Awards Best African Act! Big congrats to him...

Man Sees Jesus Holding Lamb In Skin Of His Apple, Says It's Sign From Lord

A Christian man claimed that he had found Jesus image in the skin of one of his apples, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The incident occurred when David Duran was making his traditional family apple jam. According to the man, he was always ready to peel one of the apples as he suddenly saw an image resembling Jesus Christ carrying a little lamb.

Duran was initially shocked with such a discovery but later he took the apple to a local priest, who blessed the fruit for him.

The image of Jesus and the lamb is plain as day to Duran, "There’s the hair. There’s like the face and then his robe around here and then right in the middle you can see like a figure of a lamb, see – like he’s holding a lamb."

French Montana gifts Khloe with $50k SUV as she celebrates 30th birthday

Rapper French Montana reportedly gave his lady love Khloe Kardashian a brand new Cherokee Jeep worth $50,000 as birthday present as she turned 30 yesterday. He presented the car to her at her birthday bash which took place at Don Coqui restaurant on City Island in The Bronx, NYC. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: President Jonathan visits Abuja bomb blast site

President Jonathan this morning visited the scene of the bomb blast that rocked Emab Plaza in Abuja on Wednesday June 25th, killing 21 people. The President, who arrived in Abuja yesterday from the aborted attendance at the 23rd Ordinary Session of African Union Heads of States and Government in Malabo, also visited some of the victims of the blast currently receiving treatment at the Maitama District Hospital in Abuja. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Jay Z and Beyonce kiss on stage at their Miami show

More photos from their Miami joint concert....

Photos: 8 months pregnant Olympian runs 800m race

28 year old Olympian and five-time U.S. national champion Alysia Montano ran an 800m race at the Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California, yesterday and people are now questioning if it's safe. 

Alysia received a standing ovation after completing the race in 2 minutes, 32.13 seconds, 35 seconds slower than her personal best of 1:57.34, which she smashed back in 2010 in a race in Monaco.

"I've been running throughout my pregnancy and I felt really, really good during the whole process.' Alysia said after the race...

Doctors gave her the OK to run but isn't this too rigorous for a woman so pregnant? See more photos after the cut...

Chiellini Wants FIFA To Reduce Ban On Suarez

Italy's Giorgio Chiellini has come out and described the ban on Luis Suarez is "excessive."
Luis Suarez was banned by FIFA for biting Giorgio Chiellini during Italy's crucial but futile 0-1 lost to Uruguay.
The Azzurri defender had earlier described his anger that the reffree had not noticed the incident.
Luis Suarez was banned by FIFA yesterday for nine games and four month Suspension.

Chiellini however said that he has forgiven the Liverpool man, but the ban By FIFA was "excessive".
He said: “Now inside me there's no feelings of joy, revenge or anger against Suarez for an incident that happened on the pitch and that's done," he said in a statement on his official website. "There only remain the anger and the disappointment about the match.

"At the moment my only thought is for Luis and his family, because they will face a very difficult period.

"I always thought that official judgements are unquestionable, but on the other hand I believe that Suarez has been excessively punished.

"I sincerely hope that he will be allowed, at least, to stay close to his team mates during the games because such a ban is really alienating for a player."

Tricycle Operator Sells His New Born Baby For N500,000

The Police in Abia have arrested a tricycle operator, 27-year-old Ogbonna Chukwudi for allegedly selling his newborn son for N500,000.
L-R: Baby’s mother, Chukwudi, Chiamaka
Ogbonna Chukwudi, a resident of Cool Park Street, Ogbo Hill, Aba was said to have arranged with a nurse to sell the baby few hours after his wife put to birth in a private birth centre also in Ogbo Hill.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adamu Ibrahim who confirmed the incident said: “The incident took place on June 18, 2014. Luck, however, ran out on them when the wife woke up and sought to see her baby. She was told by the husband that the baby was dead and had been buried.”

The commissioner said trouble ensued when the wife insisted that the grave of her baby must be shown to her which made the man threatened to kill her.
A neighbour who overheard them was said to have alerted the policemen who intervenened and later arrested the man and the accomplice-nurse, one Amarachi Chiamaka.

PHOTOS: P-Square And American Rapper T.I Shoot New Music Video

Great news! P-Square duo is working in collaboration with American rapper Clifford Joseph Harris to shoot their new music video.

(See all photos below)

New photos released show Peter and Paul Okoye in company of Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr, better known by his stage name T.I., and formerly T.I.P., an American rapper, record producer, actor and entrepreneur from Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia.

According to the sources close to the twins, they have already recorded a track with the rapper and have shot a video to the track.

The singers are currently in Atlanta waiting for the creative process to start. Earlier they recorded and shot videos with such popular artistes as Akon, Rick Ross and many others.

Charly Boy Stormed Out Of Venue Of Justice Oputa's Lying-In-State

A renowned Nigerian performer, entertainer, publisher and producer Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, revealed why he had left the venue of his late father’s lying-in-state, without any warning.
* Late Justice Oputa and his son Charles
The ceremony in honour of Charly Boy’s late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, took place in the capital city of Imo State, Owerri, on Wednesday.
This move has stunned many people present, including Governor Rochas Okorocha, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Odigie Oyegun, members of state executive council and many others.
All the people were seated inside Owerri International Conference Centre, when Charly Boy suddenly walked out the venue. This move made many attendees speechless and with many questions in their minds.

JUST IN: Truck Crushes 6, Iinjures Others On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

No fewer than 6 people have lost their lives in a fatal car accident which occurred this morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, between Berger and Kara.
Accident at Lagos-Ibadan expressway
According to report from Channels Tv, the accident was caused by a collision between a moving truck and a faulty truck, which was parked on the expressway.

Several other cars were damaged in the ghastly accident. One of the of the vehicles involved was a “mini-truck carrying labour hands to a building site, an eyewitness said.


A female survivor, who was pulled out from under a truck, was rushed to a hospital near 7up, and then to the Gbagada General hospital for further treatment.

I Was Strangled, Tied Up ─ Kidnapped Six-Year-Old Boy Recounts His Ordeal

Following the discovery of a kidnappers den on Wednesday in Majidun area of Ikorodu, Lagos State after a six-year-old boy, Emmanuel Emeka was rescued from a kidnapper, the boy has recounted his experience.
The 7-year-old Emmanuel and the suspect, Mama Ifunaya
Emmanuel Emeka, who said the suspect, identified as Mama Ifunaya was a neighbour, lured him into her room, strangled him, covered his mouth with clothes before tying him up with rope to prevent him from screaming.

He said: “I wanted to draw water and take my bath before going to school when she told me to come. I went because I know her; she is Mama Ifunnaya. But when I got to her side, she threw me inside her room… she closed her net. She then tied me and put me inside a box.

“I wanted to shout, but I could not shout properly. I heard my mummy’s voice when she was looking for me, but I could not shout. She (pointing to the suspect) is a wicked person.”

Photos: Cossy Orjiakor goes topless in support of Super Eagles

Go Cossy! Very patriotic citizen...:-). Now let's zoom in and see if we can catch a glimpse of that nip nobody ever sees...:-)...follow me...

FIFA bans Luis Suarez for four months, fined $112,000

Mr. biter biter Dracula has been banned for four months from all football related activities by FIFA for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during the Uruguay-Italy match played on June 24th.

FIFA's disciplinary committee released a statement on their website stating this. See it below...

"The player Luis Suárez is regarded as having breached art. 48 par. 1 lit. d of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) (assault), and art. 57 of the FDC (an act of unsporting behaviour towards another player).

· The player Luis Suárez is to be suspended for nine (9) official matches. The first match of this suspension is to be served in the upcoming FIFA World Cup fixture between Colombia and Uruguay on 28 June. The remaining match suspensions shall be served in Uruguay’s next FIFA World Cup match(es), as long as the team qualifies, and/or in the representative team’s subsequent official matches in accordance with art. 38 par. 2a) of the FDC. Continue...

Ekiti state election: APC says they are going to court

The APC has released a statement saying they are going to court to challenge the process of the recently concluded governorship election in Ekiti State, for what it termed the militarization of Ekiti during the campaign and election period. APC says the election was neither free nor fair. (Kayode Fayemi and Ayo Fayose pictured above after the election)

 

Rising from its National Working Committee meeting, the APC in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, said some of their members were harassed by military men before and during the election and this in no small measure affected the performance of their Party during the elections. Find the statement in part after the cut...

Khloe K celebrates 30th birthday with French Montana by her side

Khloe Kardashian celebrated her 30th birthday yesterday Thursday June 26th with boyfriend French Montana and her family members. A small private bash was held for her at a restaurant in New York and it was filmed for their reality show. French sure needs the publicity. See more pics after the cut...

Photos: Dakore Akande and Omotola at their photo shoot yesterday

Dakore Akande and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde are the new brand ambassadors for a Procter & Gamble  brand. I'm not allowed to say which brand it is now but it will be revealed soon...:-). They did a photo-shoot yesterday for the brand. Will bring more photos later. For now see some after the cut...

Photos: Beyonce shows her booty on stage

Fans who attended Beyonce and Jay Z's Miami concert on Wednesday night must have had the time of their lives. Not only did they watch private home clips of the couple's secret wedding & Beyonce's bare pregnant belly, they also saw Beyonce bare ass. (I'm thinking she probably wore nude stockings)

Beyonce and her dancers wore a costume with the ass cut out when she performed the song "Naughty Girl". See more photos after the cut...