WELCOME TO SHOUTGIST!!!!: April 2015

Thursday, 30 April 2015

African Magic Igbo TV Channel Launch: Genevieve Nnaji, Pete Edochie, Mama G, Oge Okoye In Enugu

The city of Enugu is currently on fire as Popular Nollywood celebrities of Igbo origin came out in mass to witness a long awaited celebration.

DSTV just launched a new channel for great Igboites. The channel tagged Africa Magic Igbo is now on DSTV Channel 159.

Meet Diane Oputa, American-Jamaican wife of Abuja’s controversial area fada, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy.

Though she is not a weirdo like her husband, she’s a very strong and determined woman.

It was just like yesterday when she left her base in the US and relocated to Nigeria with her husband and since then, she has been by his side.

Diane has embarked on a muscle building routine for weight loss.

This is her fourth month on the weight loss program.

One of the 8 foreigners killed by firing squad earlier this week in Indonesia, Mr Andrew Chan penned a thought provoking letter to children weeks before his execution.

Read the heartbreaking letter below:

Few days ago, the actress took to the social media to tell fans that she hasn’t had intimacy in the past 5 months and how it hasn’t been easy for her.

In a recent promo interview for her TV show, the actress said she abstained from sex because she is in a casual relationship right now.

Earlier this week, the Nigerian military stormed strategic locations in the dreaded Sambisa Forest to rescue over 200 females held hostage by Boko Haram.

In the daring rescue operation, the military freed 293 children, women and girls.

See photos of the freed captives below:

Less than one week after ex- Military governor of Anambra state Robert Akonobi begged parents to reduce the high price of bride price being paid to marry a wife in the Eastern part of Nigeria, a ‘victim’ has shared his receipt online.

The Imo-born man who married his wife in Owerri back in 2013 kept his receipt up till now.

Check it out below:

A four-month-old baby has been rescued from the rubble of the earth quake that rocked Nepal on Saturday.

The baby, whose name had yet to be identified, was said to have been rescued by soldiers 22 hours after the incident.

The decision of the Adamawa state governor, Bala Ngilari to buy two Lexus SUVs for N180million, about $900,000 and two Hilux pick up vans at N400million have triggered outrage from members of the state House of Assembly.

World’s #1 roller coaster bridge presently sitting on Lake Nakaumi links Matsue and Sakaiminato cities in Japan.

Eshima Ohashi Bridge is a stretch of road that has freaked out even the most confident drivers as it looks like an insane roller coaster.

The bridge is tall enough to allow ships pass underneath with ease.The gradient of its slope is over 5 percent on each side, making driving over this thing one seriously thrilling car ride.

See more photos of Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan and a preview video below

Boko Haram Planning To Execute All South Africans In Nigeria To Revenge Xenophobic Killings Of Foreigners In SA

This is an exclusive report by ZimEye (online Zimbabwean blog) on Boko Haram’s planned reprisal attack on South Africa for the senseless killings of innocent Nigerians.

nigerian soldiers civilians lagos gas station

As we all aware that the people of Lagos State and several others state in Nigeria are presently battling fuel scarcity.

Fuel marketers have stopped distribution temporarily to protest the Federal Government’s planned removal of fuel subsidy.

A controversial bill that will likely place a stigma on HIV/AIDs victims has been passed in South Africa.

From now on, any person who tested positive for HIV will get a mark near their privates.

Zuma said the bill is to protect sex addicts from contracting the killer virus.

Mr Akinpelumi, a 21-year-old University of Lagos student who graduated with a 4.96 Cumulative CGPA in Chemical Engineering told P.M. in an interview, that he lost his father midway into his final exams in school.

The only physiotherapist working at the Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH is still missing few days after she was kidnapped by some armed gunmen as she was about entering her house few days ago.

I feel a very sincere duty of care to offer some advice to you- “9ice”.You happen to be a very talented musician-You (Abolore) single handedly created a unique kind of music in the music genre-combining the Yoruba, local dialect to blend with the hip-hop rhythm-using the Yoruba proverbs and adages to calibrate your message and rhythms.

Yvonne Okoro has revealed the faces of cast members of her new movie, ‘Ghana Must Go’

The main cast members are Ada Ameh, Helen Paul Tatafo, Kofi Adjorlorlo, Blossom Chuwujekwu, Okawa Shaznay and IK Ogbonna.

The film is being directed by Frank Rajah Arase. See location pictures below

The outgoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and the party’s national working committee (NWC) are set for a showdown over the resolve of the former to mobilise support for the removal of the National Chairman of the party, Adamu Mu’azu and his team.

Atiku was at Buhari’s temporary residence in Maitama Abuja yesterday.

See photos from the courtesy visit below

Two days ago, Nollywood celebrities gathered at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island for a tribute service in honour of late GEJ aide, Oronto Douglas.

Popular celebs like Omoni Oboli, Ramsey Nouah, Genevieve and many others were in attendance.

A special dance performance in honour of the deceased was led by Rita Dominic and Monalisa Chinda

Press statement released by the Nigerian Federal Government over the execution of 4 Nigerians in Indonesia recently.

jonathan buhari committee members clashed

A strong clash broke out between the 19-man transition committee of the incoming President Buhari and the outgoing President today in Abuja as Jonathan administration accused Buhari’s team of trying to chase him out of office before his swearing-in date.

Nigerian Singer 9ice Turns Drug Addict, Loses Voice, Says He’ll Do Better In Politics

Alapomeji crooner, Abolore Akande aka 9ice has come open to his fans that he has indeed lost his voice after 7 years of non-stop singing.

In a brief chat with NotJustOK, the singer said he will do better on the platform of politics since his voice has cracked.

He told fans to accept him the way he is and thanked them for being there for him.

Watch his latest video below:

desperate housewives of africa screening

The latest movie series coming to Ebony Life TV, Desperate Housewives Africa premieres last night at the Agip Recital Hall at Muson center in Lagos.

See first photos from the event below

A Customary court in Ake area of Abeokuta has officially dissolved a 3-year-old marriage between Kemi and Femi Olayiwola.

Mr Femi told the court his wife has no vaginal opening and has deceived him throughout the course of the 3-year-old marriage.

In a recent chat with Ediale Kingsley, Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji talked about romance and why she is still not married at age 35.

See excerpts below:

The adorable girl pictured above identified as 5-year-old Yannie Munachimso was abducted by some unknown people at her parent’s house in Owerri last Friday around 8am in the morning.

Her parents are yet to see her or hear anything from her kidnappers.

accident mile 2 apapa oshodi 3rd mainland

2 separate road accidents claimed 3 lives today in Lagos state.

The first accident happened on the popular Apapa Oshodi Expressway when a trailer hit a motorcyclist.

Two additional fatalities were recorded on the third mainland bridge this afternoon after a car hit an Okada man, killing him and the passenger.

The young man pictured above was slightly disgraced by a security operative on duty yesterday after he crossed the highway instead of using the designated pedestrian bridge in Ikeja for his own safety.

The mobile policeman around the placed ordered the man to kneel and hold his ears. The punishment got passers by laughing.

This photo is currently trending in Lagos.

England’s First High Wire Rope Wedding: Daredevil Couple To Marry 80 Feet Above Guests In Somerset

Meet 37-year-old Chris Bull and his 25-year-old fiancee Phoebe Baker.

Come Friday the 1st of May 2015, the couple will tie the knot standing on high-wire 80 feet above their wedding guests.

The wedding will be conducted by a registrar on the ground using a megaphone in front of 100 wedding guests.

The event will hold at Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset, South West England.

Check out more pics from their rehearsal.

4 members of an international robbery gang suspected to be from Ghana were yesterday shot dead by police in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) men who carried out the operation also arrested two other members of the gang who were seriously injured during a botched attempt on a bureau de change office in Itoku, Abeokuta.

A couple yesterday abandoned their 4-year-old daughter at the Federal Medical Centre In Idi Aba area of Abeokuta and fled.

In a note they left in the pocket of the mentally challenged child, the parents said they’re no longer capable of caring for the child because of her mental problem.

The child has been taken to Ogun State-owned Stella Obasanjo Motherless Home.

Nollywood Actress Anne Njemanze, Domitila’s Marriage Crashed Over Sex Starvation

Anne Njemanze, Domitila’s Marriage Crashed Over Sex Starvation, Segun Arinze’s Ex-Wife Beaten, Injured By Husband

When Segun Arinze’s ex wife, Anne Njemanze got married to a younger lover, Silver Ojieson back in 2012, it was a dream come true but sadly the marriage didn’t last up to five years.

President Jonathan and his family started a massive estate project in his hometown of Otuoke in Bayelsa state back in 2012. The over 150 hectares land has been completely developed into an estate under full military guard.

A London based business mogul who recently invested in Nigeria’s oil sector was kidnapped last week while inspecting her new petrol station at Elemoro area of Ibeju Lekki Lagos.

Pictured above is Mr Saturday Akpomose, a 45-year-old bus driver who escaped death last week after he was attacked by 7 German Shepherd dogs in Ajah area of Lagos where he had gone with his wife to visit his in-laws.

The Nigerian military said on Tuesday afternoon that they have rescued 200 girls and 93 women from the dreaded Sambisa Forest.

According to a statement made by the Defence Headquarter on Twitter last night, the troops destroyed the notorious Tokumbere camp where several captives were beheaded in the past and 2 other camps.

The military couldn’t confirm if those rescued are the long-awaited Chibok school girls.

2 Children Found Dead Inside Deeper Freezer In Owa Alero Ika N Delta State

children found dead deep freezer delta state

Confusion and sadness reigned in Owa Alero, Ika North-east local government area of Delta State, last Thursday, when the family of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Oseni discovered the corpses of two of their children, David Oseni, 6, and Shedrack, 4, inside their parents’ deep-freezer, purportedly used for their ‘iced block’ business.

Few hours ago, Indonesia executed 8 of the 9 prisoners on death row for drug trafficking but spared the only woman among them at the last minute after a woman who tricked her into carrying a bag filled with drugs turned herself into police.

The bodies of the 8 men have been taken by road to Jakarta for burial.

The family of Mary Jane Fiesta Veleso are thankful as God spared her life at the last minute. What a miracle!!!

May the souls of the deceased rest in peace.

4 Nigerians & 5 Foreigners For Execution Tonight As 30 Indonesian Death Squads Head To Death Valley

4 Nigerians & 5 Foreign Prisoners For Execution Tonight As 30 Indonesian Death Squads Head To Nusakambangan Island

About 30 Indonesian executioners have arrived Nusakambangan Island popularly called Death Valley tonight in preparation for the execution ritual of 9 drug convicts.

SHOCKING: Read What Armed Robbers Did To Seven Women During Night Vigil

At least seven ladies who went for night vigil for deliverance in a new generation church, located at 2nd Cemetery Road, Benin-City, were defiled by armed robbers.

They may be the butt of their jokes. They could do anything but be serious. But they’re no fools. While you smile at home, they are rocking and dancing Gobe to the banks! From
obscurity to fortune, these comedians are the biggest in the game. They are Nigerian’s top five richest comedians.

No. 5 – AY Comedian

Comedian AY

Call him a master of the arts. You won’t be wrong. He’s a lover of taste and distinction- and maybe money too! His AY Live annual show fetches him around N160 million. In popular demand, AY collects between N1 to N2 million per event, while his annual income is put at N280 million, with a net worth of N800 million, AY can surely boast of exotic cars and choice properties. Also, his 30 days in Atlanta has been dubbed the highest grossing Nollywood movie ever

Over the weekend the daughter of ex-APC Chairman, Hon Salam Olalekan Obe married the son of a former PDP Chieftain Hon Musediq Adele in Oyo.

Karimat Abdul Salam and Dhul Kifl married in Kajola LGA of the state with family,friends and political associates in attendance.

See more photos from the wedding ceremony

In less than 72 hours from now, 7 Nigerians convicted of drug trafficking would be killed in Indonesia.

As we speak, 7 coffins with the inscription RIP and names of the convicts have been laid down ahead of the scheduled execution that will begin tomorrow, Tuesday the 28th of April 2015.

The lawyer of one of the convicts, Utomo Karim said his client, Raheem Agbaje Salami has been notified he will be executed on Tuesday before midnight.

Karim said the convicts will be called in one by one and the execution will take between 30 minutes to one hour.

See more photos of the coffin makers and some of the Nigerians to be executed in Indonesia below:

These Pictures Of Asari Dokubo And His Family Will Melt Your Heart

Leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Asari Dokubo is a man that needs no introduction, the ex-militant leader is known as a die hard supporter of the Ijaw liberation struggle.

Asari Dokubo in his palatial residence

He is also known for issuing threats and making controversial statements, but amidst all these, Dokubo is also a family man who loves to spend time with his loved ones.

Here are some pictures of Dokubo that show that this Ijaw lion also has a soft side.

The man who prophesied that President Jonathan will win has some prediction on the President-elect.

In an exclusive chat with PunchNG, Suleiman said less than one year from now, Nigerians will hate Buhari because he’ll not bring the instant change they desire.

In his words:

For 30-year-old Nweke Chinonso, the tragic events of Sunday, April 19, 2015, could as well be the handiwork of a spiritual influence or force beyond his control.

“I do not know the spirit that got inside me that day,” he began.

One of the most influential female producers in Nollywood, Funke Akindele has undoubtedly joined the list of celebrities dressing to kill.

The Return of Jenifa star didn’t only improve her fashion taste, she has started using skin enhancement creams that is likely to have negative effect on her skin later on in life.

patience jonathan caused jonathan defeat

A Bayelsa-based lawyer, and the spokesperson for PDP, Osom Makbere has blamed President Jonathan’s defeat on the troublesome attitude of his wife and the negative impact of international and domestic conspiracies.

Makbere blamed the overbearing attitude of the outgoing First Lady, Patience Jonathan for her husband’s defeat.

In his words:

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