Roya Nobakht, 47, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, was arrested last October when she was visiting the south-western city of Shiraz.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
SAD: British Woman Bags 20 Years In Iran For unlawful Facebook Comment
Roya Nobakht, 47, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, was arrested last October when she was visiting the south-western city of Shiraz.
Former Kogi State First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Idris Slumps & Dies During Morning Praye
20-yr-old Woman ordered to refund ₦30,000 dowry
The judge, Mr Albert Maga, gave the order after counsel to Samson, Mr Idris Gadzama, told the court that Patience refused to adhere to the court’s order given on April to pay back the dowry.
He further advised Patience to discuss with her relatives on how to make the refund.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Gospel Singer, Kefee In Near-Death Condition, Now On Life Support In Las Vegas
#5 New Faces Of Nollywood [Photo Gallery]
Damilola Adegbite: Tall, curvy and sexy, Damilola seems to be on top of the game. Her role as Telema in the TV series, ‘Tinsel’ made her a household name and got her the Best Actress in TV Series award at the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Many applauded her for her outing as Kemi Williams in the movie, ‘The Flower Girl,’ her second shot at a feature length movie, having appeared in ‘6 Hours to Christmas’ in 2010.
Unlike most of the newbies, Damilola has stage experience and was part of the cast in the popular production ‘The V Monologues’. She was pitched alongside Lupita Nyong’O in the Favourite Female African International Rising Screen Talent in 2014. She and her fiancé, Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh, recently wrapped up refresher courses at Pinewood studios in the UK
Unlike most of the newbies, Damilola has stage experience and was part of the cast in the popular production ‘The V Monologues’. She was pitched alongside Lupita Nyong’O in the Favourite Female African International Rising Screen Talent in 2014. She and her fiancé, Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh, recently wrapped up refresher courses at Pinewood studios in the UK
#6 New Faces Of Nollywood [Photo Gallery]
Daniella Okeke:
She recently bragged about her voluptuous booty, but one thing we think she should brag about more often is her acting talent, which got her a nomination in the Best Actress category of this year’s AMAA, alongside Monalisa Chinda and Uche Jombo for their roles in the movie, ‘Lagos Cougars.’ A graduate of Fine and Applied Arts from Delta State University, Daniella has starred in movies including ‘Show me heaven’, ‘Indecent desires’ and ‘The evangelist.’
She recently bragged about her voluptuous booty, but one thing we think she should brag about more often is her acting talent, which got her a nomination in the Best Actress category of this year’s AMAA, alongside Monalisa Chinda and Uche Jombo for their roles in the movie, ‘Lagos Cougars.’ A graduate of Fine and Applied Arts from Delta State University, Daniella has starred in movies including ‘Show me heaven’, ‘Indecent desires’ and ‘The evangelist.’
#7 New Faces Of Nollywood [Photo Gallery]
#8 New Faces Of Nollywood [Photo Gallery]
Femi Jacobs: His romance with movies started in 2006 with the movie ‘Choices’, which was directed by Dan Obaseki. ‘Tango’, a TV series, followed, as did ‘Tinsel’, before he appeared in the Mildred Okwo directed movie, ‘The Meeting’, which brought him fame and an AMAA Best Actor nomination. Jacobs, who is also a songwriter, singer and music director of The Fountain of Life Church, was on set for over 12 movies in 2013 and will again be appearing in Rita Dominic’s upcoming movie, ‘La Femme Anjola.’.
#9 New Faces Of Nollywood [Photo Gallery]
#2 of Top 10 African footballers & their super S3xy wives That we Know [Pics]
Out of favor Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni married heartthrob Yvonne Lameen Ikhana in Lagos in July 2008. Yvonne is the daughter of one of Nigeria’s soccer legend, kadiri Ikhana. Aiyegbeni, 31, talked about his love for his wife in a recent interview; “When I wake up everyday, I look at her face and she makes me happy. I go for training and play my matches with happiness in my heart. That is the motivation that makes me perform well. She often tells me: ‘Just go there and play well and score for me. That gives me more confidence and belief in myself,” he said. They are blessed with two children
#3 of Top 10 African footballers & their super S3xy wives That we Know [Pics]
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha got married to his beautiful wife Nkechi in 2007 after dating for three years. Jay-Jay, 39, met his wife shortly after his team golden performance at African Nations Cup tournament in Tunisia in 2004. Unlike two of his teammates, Daniel Amokachie and Sunday Oliseh, who got married months after meeting their spouses, Okocha and his wife courted for three years before tying the knot at a star-studded wedding in Nigeria in 1997. After retiring from active sport, Okocha is into various businesses and also a FIFA licensed players agent recruiting talents for international clubs. They are currently blessed with two children; Daniella and A-Jay.
19-yr-old, who tested HIV-positive after she was gang-raped, seeks justice
Helen (surname withheld) will be 20 years on October 10. But she now bears a burden that is too heavy for her age. She was gang-raped in January this year and was diagnosed with HIV last month. Due to the heart-rending experience and the medical diagnosis that followed, the once cheerful and vivacious Helen now wears a long face as she carries with her the psychological burden of the experience.
After secondary school in 2008, Helen wanted to further her education, but being the fifth of 11 children comes with its own challenge. “Na the condition of no money, na im prevent me from going further,” said Helen when asked why she had not bothered to continue her education.
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Sokoto State NSCDC Adopts New Tactics To Monitor Nigerian Border
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| File photo of arms and ammunition seized from terrorists in northern Nigeria |
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Sokoto State has adopted new measure to monitor the border between the state and Niger Republic.
According to the corps Commandant in Sokoto, Alhaji Aliyu Yemal, the security agency has deployed security men in plain-clothes to the border to prevent arms importation into the country.
While speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Sokoto on Saturday, 31 May, 2014, the commandant said they are working with other security agencies to check arms importation and ensure those engaged in such acts were arrested.
Donetsk People's Republic has evidence that Kiev uses foreign mercenaries
The authorities of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic claim to have evidence that Kiev recruits foreign mercenaries to conduct the special operation in the south-east, Prime Minister of the Donetsk People's Republic, Alexander Borodai said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
"We hear the English language on the air (radio communications interception), we have seen lists (of people), who were captured in the airport. Judging by the names, the people put down for allowances are obviously of foreign origin. They are Anglo-Saxon. It is not clear - American or Britons. They have snipers; and good ones. Their manners, their weapons make it easy to define them as foreigners…They are clearly not Ukrainian military," said Borodai.
Venezuela leader praises US rejection of sanctions
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said passage of legislation to impose sanctions on officials could cause his country to shut down its diplomatic missions in the United States, but he praised the Obama administration’s opposition to the bill and said it has led him to name a new top diplomat in Washington.Venezuela leader praises US rejection of sanctions
1 Patriotic Nigerian leader that could have hastened Mandela's release from prison
I assume Obasanjo acted on Murtala's wish and convened the largest World Conference for Action against Apartheid on August 1977 in Lagos that brought men like Olof Palme,the Swedish prime minister.ANC leader at the time Oliver Tambo wept in Lagos over the death of Mohammed.
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Abducted Girls 7 US Troops: AFRICOM In Disguise - Story About abducted girls cooked up to Justify U.S Troops in Nigeria
Story About abducted girls cooked up to Justify U.S Troops in Nigeria
I am compelled to write this urgently in order to bring your attention to the event surrounding the missing 234 Chibok girls that were allegedly abducted by Boko Haram. Undoubtedly, there are many questions that beg for answers in this abduction. After carrying out some analysis, I came to the conclusion (just like some other people too) that there is a very high probability that the whole story about the abduction was cooked up or well planned in advance by some certail forces in order to descredit Jonathan’s government and justify foreign intervention. It can also not be ruled out that jonathan himself has a hand in the so called kidnapping in order to provide a good excuse for foreign intervention.
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Update on Nigerian Lady killed by Zimbabwean Boyfriend in SA: Body Set to arrive Nigeria for burial on June 3rd
The body of 20 year old Naizi Evah from Edo state who was stabbed to death in her hostel at the Vaal University of Technology in South Africa willd arrive Nigeria on Tuesday June 3rd for interment, family sources have revealed.
Her Zimbabwean boyfriend, who is the chief suspect in the murder, was earlier arrested by South African police but has been granted bail pending the outcome of investigations.
At a tribute ceremony in her honor at the University premises this week, friends were seen weeping as they shared their experiences with the deceased young lady. One of her friends, Ripfumelo Mukhavele said late Naizi and her boyfriend had a turbulent relationship as they were always breaking up and making up but they never suspected it would end like this. Niazi's elder brother, Michael Evah who was present at the tribute night for Naizi said a case has been filed with the South African police but is hoping that the case is not swept under the carpet.
Julius Berger To Pay $32 million In US Corruption Charges For Bribing Nigerian Officials.
The US Justice Department and FBI said Tuesday the German-based international engineering company, Bilfinger SE, has agreed to pay a $32 million penalty for charges relating to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Bilfinger's Nigerian construction subsidiary, Julius Berger PLC was charged with bribing Nigerian government officials to obtain and retain contracts related to work for the Eastern Gas Gathering System (EGGS). A project valued at $387 million.
The agreement follows a three count criminal charge filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
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