Boko Haram Seeks Help From Foreign Islamists To Create An Islamic State In Nigeria

The Special Forces deployed to flush out terrorists from Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states following declaration of state of emergency in the three states are obviously getting to the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, as its leader, Abubakar Shekau, in a video published, Tuesday, called on Islamists in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq to join the fight to create an Islamic state in Nigeria.

“We call on our brethren in these countries I mentioned. Oh! Our brethren, come to us,” he said in the video, which alternates between Arabic and Hausa language.

Earlier this month, Afghan President, Hamid Karzai had advised Boko Haram insurgents to sheathe their swords.

Karzai, during the presentation of letters of credence to him by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Dauda Danladi, called on the Boko Haram members to lay down their arms if they are true Muslims and embrace amnesty offered by the Federal Government noting that no religion preaches violence.

“Boko Haram should stop burning schools, Mosques, Churches in the name of Islam. You should not destroy your country if you are true Muslims. You should protect lives because in Islam if you kill one, it is as if you have killed the whole of humanity and if you save life, it is as if you have saved the whole of humanity”.

Abubakar Shekau who stated that his group has scored several victories against the Nigerian military in Borno State during the ongoing offensive, admitted, however, that his group sustained little damage.

According to him, “Since we started this ongoing war which they call state of emergency, in some instances soldiers who faced us turned and ran. Nigerian forces threw down their arms in flight” .

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Here Are 10 Things NOT TO DO On Facebook

Now that you’re in a happy, healthy relationship, there are some Facebook rules that need following to ensure it stays that way.

10 things to never do on Facebook if you are in a relationship:

1. Hide things from your spouse or significant other.

If you don’t want your partner seeing who you’re chatting with online, that’s not a good sign. Facebook should not be a secretive escape from your relationship.

2. Befriend someone of the opposite s*x your partner is uncomfortable with.

If your partner is uncomfortable with you “liking” photos of your ex — or chatting with your super-flirty co-worker online — respect his/her wishes. Don’t engage in behavior that will feed insecurities or threaten your partner. If you’re not currently Facebook friends with an ex, don’t add him. Especially in a long-term commitment relationship, you should each trust and respect each other enough to let each other veto online friendships with members of the opposite s*x you’re not comfortable with.

3. Keep up old photos of exes.

Even if you never go back and look at old photos, some of your friends might. Respect your new relationship and delete old online mementos of your past relationships.

4. Change your relationship status without talking to your partner.

Relationship statuses should be discussed prior to any online changes. (Don’t abuse the status, either. Wait until it’s serious enough that most of your friends already know you’re dating someone awesome.)

5. Deny the relationship.

If your Facebook page has zero evidence that you’re in a relationship — no pictures, statuses, links that hint that you’re attached — and your partner wants to be acknowledged, show him/her that you’re proud to be with him/her, and simultaneously let your flirtatious Facebook friends know that certain online behaviors are now officially off-limits, by giving an occasional nod to your significant other.

6. Add his/her friends or family as “friends” before you’ve met them.

This is just creepy.

7. Complain about your partner or make a fight public.

If you’re in a real relationship, have real conversations. Seek conflict resolution in person, not online — and especially not on a Facebook wall. Don’t use Facebook as a place to vent, be passive-aggressive, or to humiliate your partner. Ever.

8. Gush too much. 

You’re in love. That’s great. But use terms of endearment and “I have the best boyfriend in the world!” statuses in moderation. Don’t alienate your loved ones — or incite major eye-rolling — by using Facebook strictly as an excuse to brag about your recent endorphin surge.

9. Post racy pics.

Don’t upload on-vacation bikini shots. Don’t share photos of your new man “just waking up.” Keep it classy. Respect your partner by not seeking attention from others with sexy poses and provocative statuses.

10. Have a shared Facebook profile.

Even if you’re married, the whole “2 become 1″ thing does not apply to Facebook. An old classmate might want to say hi without wondering which of you he’s talking to.

Harmony

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Mavin’s First Lady Tiwa Savage, Unveils Official Album Art For ‘Once Upon A Time’

The talented soul singer who will be releasing her highly anticipated debut album ‘Once Upon a Time‘ on Jun 14, 2013 has unveiled the official album artwork.

The artwork was unveiled by her manager-fiancé Tunji ‘T-Billz’ Balogun on Instagram last night, May 28, 2013.

The art design depicts diva Tiwa Savage in three different postures with the one in the middle overshadowing the others.

This correlates with Tiwa’s description of the album, expressing that the songs reflect the singer’s different sides.

Tiwa held an exclusive album listening session last weekend, revealing the album’s tracklist and select songs.

She also disclosed she initially thought of naming the album ‘Based on a True Story’ but found out a US artiste had that album name already. (Def Jam recording artistes 2Chainz named his 2012 solo debut ‘Based on a T.R.U. Story‘)

Make sure you grab your copy when it drops!!!

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Chairman M.I Launches Democracy Campaign

As part of celebration of 14 years of ‘democracy’ in Nigeria, rapper MI is launching an initiative, ‘Talk About It-The MADC (miabaga.com) Campaign For A Better Nigeria’. The campaign, the Chocolate City rapper says is based on his desire to see a better Nigeria and helping young people have their opinions heard. ‘It’s wonderful we’ve made it this far and while we glory in the fact, we recognize that to make any more progress, things will have to change. We believe a great way to start is to get us talking about where we are, and where we need to be’, the rapper said. To be part of the campaign, young and innovative Nigerians are required to express their opinions about Nigeria by logging on to his website www.miabaga.com/2.0/talkaboutit or tweet their thoughts on a better Nigeria to @miabaga_dotcom with hashtag #TalkAboutIt.
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Six Condoms Tips,They Won’t Tell You!

Is condom education needed for Baby Boomers? Yes, s*x ed. to protect and heighten the experience!

Arousing statistics when it comes to the Baby Boomer generation and dating! With newfound freedom, the creation of the little blue pill and Barry White on CD, the retirement plan became a bit steamier.

Free from the stress of a job, kids out of the home, and new health developments, the Baby Boomer generation has romance on the mind. The amount of dating sites geared to the over 55, proves this new generation is entering the dating world in force.  As this scene continues to grow tremendously, so does the amount of sexually transmitted infections.

Getting a second chance at romance when wiser and more mature may be cause for re-education on the birds and the bees.  A group in Miami solution to this need, a claymation video, “s*x and the Seniors,” to help prevent the spread of STDs. Unfortunately, it focused on the fear of STDs rather than the benefits of condoms.  When giving s*x education talks to people 55 and above, I like to focus on how to make safe s*x work for them romantically. The importance of safe s*x is obvious, but still seems not to be motivating. The Baby Boomers are open, free, loving life and ‘getting frisky.’ However, missing out on the dating scene during HIV/AIDS left a gap in s*x education. Yes, sexually transmitted infections have always existed, but were not a huge concern, since multiple partners and pre-marital s*x were less common.  ‘Locker room’ style boasts can be heard throughout retirement centers more than chats about what condoms people prefer. Hell, amazing s*x peeks our interest more than great condoms. However, the rise in STDs with the 55 year old and above population more than doubled over the last decade, exemplifying a condom chat is what’s needed!

When not use to wearing condoms, the thought can be less than stimulating. Remember, condoms not only prevent STDs, they can help heighten the pleasure if utilized correctly. To become familiar with the world of condoms, let’s review the basics. First, to help protect against STDs the condoms need to be latex, polyisoprene, or Microsheer (medical polyurethane).  Lambs skin allows infectious diseases to pass through the condom. Also, find a condom the fits comfortably, they come in various sizes and different brands have a slight variance in shape to accommodate larger or smaller heads, thicker or thinner shafts, etc. Best of all, several condoms have a barely there sensation.

1. Thin is the next best thing to nothing: Trojan Thintesity or BareSkin are super thin. Durex Extra Sensitive Ribbed combines ultra thin latex with a ribbed texture for the pleasure of your partner.

2. LifeStyles Skyn mastered thin and long lasting lubricant, an extra plus for when you no longer produce as much natural lubricant.   LifeStyles Skyns are polyisoprene, which is ultra thin plus transfer body heat making them feel more natural than latex. Also, latex can be irritating, especially to mature skin

3. Getting it on and getting the condom on… When in the heat of the moment, opening a condom may seem like you are fumbling with an impenetrable package. The most efficient maneuver is to tear the wrapper in half. You will not rip the condom.

4.  After opening, find the rolled edge and un-roll it a wee bit adding a little extra lubricant on the inside. This trick prevents the condom from sticking to your skin causing discomfort.

5. Since blood flow may be an issue, it is best not to lie on your back when putting on the condom. Kneeling on the bed or standing helps blood flow to where it is needed most.

6. Last, but not least, make sure to buy a box of non-lubricated latex free condoms for oral s*x. Oral Herpes can spread via oral s*x and no one likes the taste of latex or lubricant!

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The Top 10 Things That Men Want From Women -- The Brutal Truth

1 SÉX

Admit it -- you saw this one coming. Yes, we want séx. Often. In fact, just about any time and any place. But there's more to it than just séx. We also like other signs of your affection, so hold hands with us or give us a spontanéous hug.

2 HONEST REACTIONS

Don't fake it with us. We can tell when you do.

3 COMPLIMENTS

Men want to be complimented just as much as women do. When we look good, tell us.

4 LAUGHTER

Make us laugh! A sense of humor is a wonderful thing, and a woman with a good one is extremely appealing.

5 ACCEPTANCE

We want you to accept us as we are, not think of us as someone you can renovate. Yes, we have faults -- but look past them. We want you to accept us for the men wealready are and are working to become.

6 HONESTY

There's no real basis for a relationship without honesty, and it starts when we first meet. If you're truly interested, don't start out playing hard-to-get.

7 SPACE

Don't crowd us. Men like time and space with their friends, and even time alone. Women who require men to spend every minute with them need to get a life of their own.

8 COMMUNICATION

Go ahead and express yourself. Your man may not always agree with you, but it probably makes him proud that you can stand up for yourself. Strong women are séxy!

9 BELIEF

If you love your man, believe in his dreams as much as he believes in yours.

10 TRUST

If you can't trust each other, the relationship is doomed. Take his word for it and don't constantly check up on him or try to trick him. Trust is respect, and both parties in a relationship deserve to be respected.

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Some Nigerian Musicians Are Taxi Drivers Abroad - Victor Essiet

Victor Essiet of Mandators’ fame is a very famous musician in Los Angeles, California where lots of Hollywood actors and actresses are resident.

He spoke on sundry issues relating to his career, most trying moment in life, latest music effort and how he perceives Marijuana, otherwise called ‘Ganja or Weed’ in local parlance.

How true is it that some Nigerian musicians are into Cab-driving here in United States?

Musically, it is very tough in America if an artist is not up to the task. Such moment that person would have no option.

When last did you see Majek Fashek?

It is been a long time. I spoke to him few weeks before I left for Nigeria for my media tour. Majek complained to me that he is sheltered in a house that there is no light and things are not okay for him. He said the people are using his name to go around government establishments to collect money, but not doing anything for him. As such, I was looking forward to seen him to further help him. When Majek was in California here, he was quite different and when he returned to Nigeria his life took a different turn.

Initially he was into drugs; some of his friends here helped him. But we needed to ensure his health was stable, not waiting, he traveled to Nigeria. I used to talk to Majek from America through his handlers’ phone number. When I got to Nigeria, they prevented me from seeing Majek because the line was cut off.

We heard that Majek was taken to Psychiatric Hospital and Spiritual Homes for health recovery in Nigeria. What is your view?

Well, I do not have any information on that. Like I said the only contact I used to have on Majek was through his handlers, but the line had been tossed off by them (the handlers).

How about the lowest moments in your life?

That was when Nigerians soldiers killed my family. It was during the Biafra period while I was 5 years old at that time; Nigerian soldiers entered my father’s compound and killed every members of my family. They killed some of my Uncles. One of my Uncles was killed and thrown into the well. So, they destroyed my life.

That is why when you listen to all my songs, I preach against oppression. Lots of people suffered in that war and many generations were wasted. Somebody had to tell someone else that you cannot just treat people like that because we the South-South region then had all the resources.

That war was because the people of the South-South, the Eastern part of the country never benefited from the resources the country had, whereas some other regions are presently benefiting from the resources. The East did not get anything from the resources, but dominated by other people. Somebody had to get up and put an end to it.

That is why the country is in this present circumstance. These soldiers massacred everybody in my compound. They killed my sister, an undergraduate who begged them to spare her life.

What was your experience like when you first entered United States?

I am a Lion who can survive anywhere I am. The higher I go, the better I survive. My entire reggae adventure in America is similar to Bob Marley. An American man who popularized reggae music in the United States, worked closely with Marley and ensured reggae music enjoyed massive air play on radio, television and newspapers’ review saw me as a young, creative reggae artist and strongly believe that I have got a talent that can impact on humanity. He looked for me and got me a record deal in Massachusetts in America.

That was my evolution into mainstream reggae world in United States. While the process was on for me to be signed on, it was initially difficult for me to start driving around in my DVD and begging to perform; all that became history after I came on the record label.

How about your reggae friendship with Ras Kimono in America?

There was a time I had a music show in New York and Ras Kimono came to witness it. It was a successful show. Kimono and I have a lasting friendship. The show was jam-packed. I was performing 7 days a week by then.

Most reggae musicians are Rastafarians. Some of them take drugs to get inspiration and be ‘high.’ Do you take drugs or smoke Marijuana (Indian hemp) to ‘get high’ on stage?

Most interpretations given to these drugs are masked. When you wear a mask you cannot see. Until you take off that mask you cannot see. No matter what you do, if you do not control your intake of Coco (that is, Cocaine); cigarette and Marijuana that would be bad.

They are herbs created by Jah to give man inspiration as he takes his dominion over situations of life. Man should have dominion over it and not the other way round. ‘Weed’, that is Marijuana is just like food that people eat to feel better. Ganja (Marijuana) is a healing of the mind. You saw what Marley was doing during his lifetime because he had it under control.

There is nothing wrong in smoking ‘Weed,’ but something is wrong when people abuse it. Cocaine is a hard drug that is bad. The ‘Weed’ takes you higher to a level of consciousness. I am naturally too high to take something that would make me higher to destroy my systems.

Are you saying you don’t take Marijuana?

I don’t smoke weed, but I will like to smoke it because it is good. Weed is better than beer, better than brandy, better than Cocaine; better than junk.

How did you feel the first time you tasted ‘weed’?

I don’t know. I say I don’t smoke ‘Weed.’ There are lots of successful people like Jimmy Cliff, Burney Spear and all great celebrities that smoke Ganja. None of them messed round. Check their music success. That tells you there must be something that takes them to that level of greatness. There is nothing wrong with it when you use it to attain success in your career; but something is wrong with it when you use it to do bad things.

So, how do you get inspiration?

You get inspiration alone by the highest Jah. Remember in the old days, how the prophets get revelation through visions. Till today, many of us still get inspiration from God the creator of mankind. We have the DNA or gene of our father in us.

What message do you have for your fans worldwide?

My message is that we should all wake up from our slumber because so much is happening, nothing is done. Martin Luther King says “Freedom is not gotten by people that are oppressing you, but it is demanded by people that are oppressed.” Emancipation of people is important and the governments are not willing to change their systems. If we want total victory, we should stand up and join the ‘Freedom Train’ to emancipate ourselves.

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Igbo People Are Killing Nollywood With Tribalism ––Actress Halima Abubakar

One actress who really struggled for several years in Nollywood before she eventually got her big break is Halima Abubakar. She saw the challenges, faced them and eventually conquered.

But she said it no longer easy for up and coming actresses who are gifted but are not being allowed to prove themselves in the industry due to the high level tribalism of the Igbos who control the industry and are now making themselves lord over others. See her complains below...

“I have experienced tribalism, I know people would say it is a lie, but that is the truth. Why have those from a particular group not reached out to people who are not specifically from their areas?

“I have worked with a lot of Igbos, my marketer is Igbo, I have worked with a lot of them and I know those I have not worked with, I have not seen the right roles for me yet, but I believe they will come.

"But how about others, who are independently shooting movies, does that mean those are the only set of actors in Nollywood? I am not saying they should give me roles, but there are people who want to see fresh faces. We need to give others opportunity to showcase their talents.

“I am saying, stop tribalism and bring everyone under the umbrella of AGN,” Halima insisted.
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Goat Goes Mad, Starts Attacking People On The Street

A furious goat went on the rampage around a Brazilian town and attacked anyone who dared to cross its path.

The animal was videoed as it butted a motorcycle and its two riders and floored a woman carrying her shopping through the streets of Londrina, near Sao Paulo. 

One man, who thought he could beat the goat at its own game, was also knocked to the ground.

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Floored: A woman is knocked to the ground by the rampaging goat

On the run: A man flees from the charging animal that terrorised the town of Londrina in Brazil

Fighting back: Another resident kicks the goat after it had knocked the woman to the ground

During the confrontation, the man kicks the goat in its side but he is quickly forced to flee as the angry goat chases him around a tree. 

A video of the stampeding goat is fast becoming an internet sensation and has now been watched more than 2.2milion times on YouTube in just three days.

The sound of the goat's bell can be heard as it charges at passersby.

One woman carrying shopping bags initially laughs when the goat begins to follow her.

But things then turn as nasty, as it launches into her back and knocks her to the ground.

Not content with attacking pedestrians, the goat soon turns its attention to a pair of motorcycle riders.

Attack: The woman does not know she is being followed until the goat butts her to the ground

Charge: The goat leaps at one man in the video that has been watched more than two million times

As the bike gingerly edges past the animal, it takes aim and butts the vehicle over.

the cameraman, who had been filming the drama, can be laughing throughout the video.

But he too is forced to run away when he becomes the target of the animal.

The video ends when the goat is finally overpowered and tied to a post.

It is then seen being dragged off by two men.

Crash: Even a motorcycle is targeted by the angry goat and pushes it and its two riders over

Friends: It is not clear why the goat was so angry and was seen with a smaller companion before the attack

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5 Reasons Why Ladies Prefer Dating Married Men

Although these stereotypes are popular, the truth is that the other woman may have a variety of agendas fueling her behavior.

Depending on her age, social class and marital status, she might be cárousing with another woman's man for several reasons other than love. Below are the top five.

#1 The séx is hot.

Just like a lot of men, many women crave séx. As a result, when some women meet a man that they have an undeniable séxual attraction to, they rush forward and pouncé. Although it's not always admitted to, this is one reason why some women just can't let a married man go. They love the séx and, as a result, refuse to end the relationship.

#2 She doesn't think it's hurting anyone.

Have you ever heard the saying 'what you don't know won't hurt you?' This is a statement that some females who play the role of the other woman live by. They feel that as long as nobody knows (especially the wife) what they're doing, it's okay. As a result, this woman will never stop seeing the married man until things blow up.

#3 She loves the money.

Some women barter séx for money. This exchange is as old as the bible. As a result, if a man has a lot of cash that he's willing to spend on her, the other woman will go for it without any regret. It's not that she want's to hurt anyone or even be the other woman, she just needs help paying her bills.

#4 She believes all men are dogs.

You'd think that a woman who thinks so lowly of all men wouldn't wind up in a dirty affair. However, this idea is wrong. Because she thinks all men are dogs, she expects very little from them - including faithfulness. So it seems natural to her that a married man would cheat since that's what all men do anyway. If you ask her about the wife, nine times out of ten she'll tell you about the number of times she's been cheated on by a man. It's her justification for her actions.

#5 She needs to feel powerful.

This point is where I believe Monica Lewinsky falls. Sléeping with the President of the United States probably lifted her self-esteem and made her feel powerful. It's a trap women fall into who like to sleep with high-profile men. They get their energy and life from an accomplished man instead of finding other ways to build themselves up. In conclusion, the other woman might just be holding onto a married man for reasons outside of love. She has her own agenda and unless it's upset in some type of way, she will never let go.

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Ini Edo And President Jonathan Enjoy Breakfast In Aso Rock

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo recently shared a picture of herself with President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. It is believed that the sexy actress was in Nigeria's power house in Aso Rock, Abuja, with the President for a breakfast.
Ini Edo is not a rookie when it comes to rolling with the high and mighty of the society.

She is believed to have big influence in Nollywood because of her link with the movers and shakers of the Nigerian society. 

Recall that her 'romance' with Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa-Ibom State almost caused her an embarrassment due to reports of an alleged romantic relationship with the governor, who is her state governor.
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Female Student Rapéd By Boys After Touching Her With Ring

“There is a boy who was not my boy friend. He was a student in that school about two years ago. His name is Biola. He had wanted to date me several times which I politely turned down. Just last Wednesday, when I closed from school, Biola came to me in company of two unidentified boys and said his mum wanted to see me. I asked him what led to the invitation by his mum.

"I then told him I would not go. Then, one of the two other guys who had a ring on his hand hit me on the chest and I was unconscious. They took me to the residence of one of the boys and rapéd me...

“Before ráping me, they gave me alcoholic drink and after the crime had been committed, they gave me ‘covenant water’ threatening me that I would die if I told anybody of the act,” the girl revealed.

 

As you read this, two young men have been remanded in Agodi Prison by an Ibadan Magistrate Court for using a magical ring to abduct and gang-rapé a 19-year-old student in Ibadan.

The two suspects, according to a police officer, were charged with conspiracy, rapé and stealing of a Blackberry phone belonging to the victim.

A police officer, who confirmed the story, said: “On May 15 at 0815 hours, one Adekola living on Akanbi Street, Molade area of Ibadan reported that his younger sister and a secondary school student went to school and did not return home. All efforts to trace her proved abortive.

“Then about 23:00hours, an unánimous caller called through the victim’s GSM number and identified himself as kidnapper and demanded N6,000. The DCO led other policemen and the victim was rescued.”

"She was unconscious and was rushed to a nearby hospital. She later narrated how she was kidnapped and gang-rapéd by three persons. Two arrests have been made while the third suspect is still at large. The two suspects have been charged to court.”
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It’s Rih-naldo! Cristiano Takes A Shine To Pop Star Rihanna

Cristiano Ronaldo can’t hide his glee – or his shiny face – as he grabs a photo op with pop titan Rihanna. 

 

The Real Madrid winger posted a backstage snap of himself posing with the singer on Facebook after watching her perform in concert. 

 

The footie ace – who was at her gig in his native Portugal last night – did his best to look streetwise as he beamed for the camera, nailing a deuces hand gesture. 

 

Rihanna played it cooler, pulling a combative facial expression and crossing her arms. 

 

Ronaldo donned a tight white T-shirt and Mr T-style gold chain for his night out in Lisbon. 

 

However, most notable was the sight of his gleaming mug – suggesting he’d gone overboard applying skin products before heading out. 

 

His barnet appeared equally greasy, with every hair precisely waxed into place. 

 

Rihanna posted an explosive pic of her latest Diamonds World Tour show on Instagram. 

 

The deceptive image appears to show the chart-topper going up in flames. 

 

But worried fans need not fear – the snap is just the result of camera trickery combined with a pyrotechnics display going off behind her.

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You Can't Go Anywhere! Chocolate City Says Brymo Must Pay Their Money

The sensational 'porting' of Brymo, the ARA crooner, from Chocolate City is set to be the latest controversy in the entertainment in Nigeria. The guy said he's moving on but the record label said no way! 

 

Brymo even confirmed his exit from Chocolate city on Twitter but an inside source told OluFamous.Com the singer can't go anywhere. He must deliver the money that was spent on him...

My source said Brymo must deliver two solid albums in the next three years for Chocolate City otherwise he will be slammed with a heavy law suit with would cost a lot as a 'struggling' artiste.

 

The reason for their quarrel leading to his decision to dump the record label is still been kept under the raps but My source said it has to do with money. He wanted more money but he has not justified it.

See Bromy's Tweet below confirming he has left Chocolate City:

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I Was Inspired by Gospel Songs – M.I.

Referred to as African Rapper No. 1, M.I. meaning Mr. Incredible, rose to prominence in 2006, when his song “Crowd Mentality” became popular in his home town, Jos. He released his widely acclaimed debut album, “Talk About It” in December 2008 and has won several awards including MTV Africa Music Awards in 2009 and City People Artiste of the Year 2012. He was nominated for BET 2010 Awards for the Best International Act Category. M.I. is UN Ambassador on Drugs and Crime.

 

Why did you decide to take up the offer and be part of the judges for X-Factor West Africa?

 

First of all, X-Factor is the best talent-hunt show in West Africa and I am glad to be part of it. Secondly, you don’t say ‘No’ to Glo. (laughs) When Glo asks you to do something, you can’t say ‘No’. It is not that I can’t say ‘No’ or that I am afraid to say ‘No’, but because they always make an offer that you are happy about. You are happy to be part of the family. which is what X-Factor is all about. It is a great platform for me to be on. Lastly, I am glad to be here helping a new generation of talents, which is what X-Factor is all about.

 

What exactly are you looking for in a contestant?

 

That X-Factor; nobody knows it. That is why it is called X.  You remember in Mathematics, they tell you to find ‘X’. You don’t know what X is until you find X. So, we are solving ‘Mathematics’ here; we are looking for X. When we find it, we will know what it is. For some people, it is their stage presence, their voice, carriage, the way they carry themselves, the way they present themselves. Whatever it is, we are look for the X-Factor. The competition is generally into music, singing and rapping. So far in the auditioning, we have a large number who have made it through. They have done a good job.

 

What are the measures that have been put in place to ensure that the process will not be rigged?

 

At the end of the day, the fans choose. If they choose a contestant because the person can smile or because the person can sing, so be it. Our powers as judges cease somewhere. After that, it is up to the fans. Until then, we will do our best to make sure we select only the best contestants to stand so that when it gets to that stage everybody has a fair chance to stand. The truth about it is that when you get to the finals and you have a big family and you come from a state where they love TV and they love music, you will have a good chance.

 

What have you been up to lately?

 

I have a new song called “Chairman”. We have been working on it for some time now; it will be released in June, after the X-Factor (contest). And, I still have many more things to come.

 

What were your early musical influences?

 

I grew up in the church. My dad is pastor. My mum can sing and that background helped me to love music. While I was growing up, I listened to lots of gospel songs from Panam Percy Paul, amongst others. All these people inspired me to be what I could be. Funny enough, you were there – at one of my first shows. That was my first performance in Lagos. It was quite a big step for me.

 

So from a gospel music background, you moved to secular music?

 

To me, it is all the same. How you live your life is different from what you do at your leisure. So, I am a musician. Sometimes, I will sing about God. At other times, I will sing about even my girl friend. If you listen to my music, you will notice that there is a wall. I don’t sing about everything. I sing about things that affect my life so, even if I sing a love song, it is from a positive point of view. I am a musician and a musician is different from a worship leader. A worship leader can go on to make commercial music; that is what we call gospel music.

 

Do you write your songs?

 

Yes, I write my songs but I get a lot of help. For instance, Ice Prince wrote “Africa Rapper Number One”. He came up with that chorus. Then, Flavour came and added his part. I always like to work with people. It helps to bring the best in you.

 

How has it been over the years?

 

I will say God is good but at the same time, when I say God is good, I know I have to work hard. It is a lot of dedication and hard work. Each time I reflect back, I realize that when that pistol went off, there were many people that I left behind. It is not because I am too good. It is just luck; God’s favour and so I am very grateful for all my blessings.

 

What message do you have for young people out there?

 

In this country today, the same way that people are working hard and moving forward, it is the same way that people are working hard and moving backward, doing a lot of bad things. My word to every young person is to please work hard and focus on the positive in the end. It will pay off. I have not reached the end of my life but I can tell you that it pays to work hard. It might not come as quickly as you want it to be. So, you have to be patient, work hard and definitely it will come.

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Founding Fathers Should Save PDP From Collapse – Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party to come together to save the party from crises capable of leading to avoidable implosion.

In a statement by his Media Office in Abuja on Monday, Atiku said he was particularly disturbed by the worsening polarisation of the party and internal divisions which might weaken the party structures at the state and deepen the crisis between the governors and the President.
The former Vice President explained that as one of the founding fathers of the party, he had a duty to call on other founding members to rise to the occasion and caution the “forces that are bent on tearing the party apart and providing the ammunition for self destruction.”
He lamented the failure of the National Executive Council to meet in line with the provisions of the party’s constitution and the inability of the “Board of Trustees to rise to the occasion of arresting this ugly development.”
According to him, the bitter internal divisions within the PDP, has led to crisis in the party leadership in some states, division in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and   the suspension of a sitting Governor over disagreements on principle that could have been avoided if the founders of the party had added their voices of caution and moderation.
With the challenges of providing good governance and the bid for re-election in 2015, Atiku noted that the PDP could not afford the current acrimony as it was undermining democratic structures at all levels.
Meanwhile, following controversies trailing the NGF chairmanship election, Majority Leader in the Edo State House of Assembly, Phillip Shaibu, has urged the Presidency to focus on tackling the myriads of problem threatening the nation’s  developmental, instead of meddle in who heads the forum.
Despite the presidency distancing itself from the crisis rocking the NGF, Shaibu in an interaction view with journalists, in Benin on Monday, urged Jonah Jang of Plateau State, to “be magnanimous in defeat” and accept the outcome of the election.
“Nigerian has grown beyond do or die politics,” he said.
Describing the fallout of the NGF election as distraction, the lawmaker said, “What should bother the powers that be is how to address the challenges in the power sector and job creation through industrialisation.”
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Beauty queen turned rapper Munachi Abii is romantically involved with Pop group, L.O.S band member Olade Brisbe better known as Briss.

The couple, we are told, have been in a hot romance for the past few months and they’ve managed to keep it under the wraps with only very close friends in the know.
We are also told Muna has confided in her close friends, telling them she’s in love with the 18-year-old rapper. Briss, an upcoming rapper started gaining buzz when the Urban-Pop music group L.O.S (the group consists of three other members – Yung, Tomi and Bridge) signed with Storm Records and released their popular single 'Bad guy P'.
Briss who is currently an undergraduate in a Dubai university spends time shuttling Lagos and the U.A.E but his schooling hasn’t stopped the ‘lovers’ from hooking up – sources tell us Briss, (who is from quite a wealthy family) has on several occasions flown Muna over just to be with her.
Briss last April posted a photo of himself and Muna cooling off in a Dubai beach. ‘At the beach.. Ofcourse Muna being a mess lol #dubai’, Briss wrote as he posted the photo on his Instagram. Muna in turn has been quite supportive of Briss and his group’s music. If she’s not tweeting about their new songs, she’s chatting up with the other band members.
Some dated tweets between Muna and Briss also suggest there’s something holding on between them:
@muna01: ‘@BrisB_LOS duuuude wen r u back?
@BrisB_LOS: very very soon muna! booked a flight already tho. How you now?
@muna01: @BrisB_LOS: chillin boo.
@BrisB_LOS: hope your good sha.
But speaking with NET over the telephone Muna denies being romantically involved with Briss. ‘That sounds ridiculous, I’m in a relationship with someone else’, Muna told NET.
Muna turns 26 this November. In 2007, she won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant.
Before the MBGN crown, she had however shown interest in music, rapping under the name Babyrella. She recorded a rap duet with Terry tha Rapman whom it is rumoured she dated at that time.
In 2010, she changed her name to Muna and signed a management deal with Ayo Shonaiya’s RMG Company, launching her music career.
She has gone on to feature with the likes of Waje, Kel, Michael Word, Banky W, DJ Jimmy JATT and Psquare.
And Briss is not the first Nigerian artiste Muna has been rumoured to be involved with. We are told she has also allegedly been involved with several other acts including D’banj, M.I, Wizkid and Peter Okoye. Of course the sister continues to – vehemently – deny these unconfirmed reports.
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Hundreds Protest Planned Shutdown of Lagos Market

Hundreds of businessmen at the Pelewura Market, Adeniji-Adele area of Lagos Island, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Monday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to protest the alleged plans by the State Government to close down the market to pave way for the cable car project being proposed by the government.

The protesters, who sell building materials, said they came on behalf of other traders in the market who now face a bleak future following the planned demolition of the market.

Armed with placards with various inscriptions pleading with the government to rescind its decision, the protesters reminded the government that many of them have dependents and should not be thrown into the labour market.

Legal adviser to the traders, Mr. Azeez Olagoke, alleged that the government had given the traders a seven-day ultimatum to quit the market.

“It came to us as a surprise that we shall be removed from our market place to create space for cable car station being proposed by a private company.

“Removing us from our market without providing alternative market place for us within Lagos Island is like giving death sentence to our members.

“Our members are self-employed. How do we survive if we are removed without being provided with alternative market place?” he asked.

Many of the traders who spoke with P.M.NEWS explained that the planned closure of the market had caused serious confusion among the traders.

In a petition made available to the House of Assembly and signed by Chief Joseph Olawuyi, Chairman, and Bamidele Adeyemi, Secretary of the association, the traders said: “we are appealing to the House to save our market and our lives.

“We all have our children, families and other dependents; how do we take care of them and ourselves without our market?”

Chairman of the House of Assembly Committee on Transport, Commerce and Industry, Bisi Yusuf, urged the traders go back in peace, promising that the House would look into their complaint.
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Former First Lady Of Lagos State, Foluke Mudashiru Is Dead

Former first lady of Lagos State, Mrs Foluke Mudashiru, is died.

The wife of late military Governor of Lagos State, Commodore Gbolahan Mudashiru, died yesterday May 27th in Atlanta Georgia after battling an undisclosed illness for a while. She was 67.

Air Commodore Gbolahan Mudasiru was military governor of Lagos State between January 1984 and August 1986. He died on 23rd September, 2003 in London.

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