Don Escada's Blog: 2015-02-22

Saturday, 28 February 2015

Revealed: Lagos bar where male sex workers hustle for clients

The time was 7pm, penultimate Saturday. The venue was a hotel on Abaranje Road in Ikotun, a suburb in Lagos State. He adorned black denims on a black T-shirt. He said his name was Kenny, of course, he admitted it wasn’t his real name.

He sauntered into the hotel as if his main aim was to have a couple of drinks and maybe complement it with a plate of sizzling pepper soup.

Suya Spot Toronto Hosted Mr. Swag Jim Iyke last night

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. Anyhow I no say that suya no fit be like our aboki them own for lagos, but all the same at all na him bad.

Actress Uche Ogbodo shares sexy picture

Nice pic

Eight injured in Randburg wall collapse

Eight men were injured, six of them seriously, when a wall collapsed on them in Kowie Road, Boskruin, Randburg, on Saturday morning, paramedics said.

The cause of the accident was unclear, Netcare 911 spokeswoman Santi Steinmann said.

"Netcare 911 paramedics, its rescue unit and other services arrived at the scene and found the scene strewn with bricks and building material."

Six of the men were seriously injured and another two had moderate injuries. They were treated on scene before being taken to various hospitals for further treatment.

Emenike set to leave Fenerbahce

Emmanuel Emenike’s brother, has revealed that the striker is fed up with the booing from the club’s fans and is consider leaving.

The Super Eagles frontman was hassled by fans as they lost 2-1 on Monday night to Akhisar Belediyespor. Ebuka, his older brother, accused the supporters of being “ingrates” and “disrespectful”.

Troops I met are poised to complete campaign against Boko Haram - Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday sounded his optimism that the Nigerian soldiers leading the offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the troubled northeastern part of the country would maintain the momentum they had already attained in the onslaught.

Jonathan, who spoke while receiving the outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Jacques Champagne De Labriolle, said he was very confident that the troops would rapidly recover more territories from the terrorist group.

ISIS Victim’s Widow Dragana Haines Wants ‘Jihadi John’ Captured Alive

Dragana Haines says she doesn't want him to have an "honorable death"

The widow of a man slain by ISIS last year says she wants to see ‘Jihadi John,’ the ISIS operative recently identified as Mohammed Emwazi, captured alive.

Dragana Haines, wife of the late British aid worker David Haines, told the BBC that if Emwazi were killed in action, it would be an “honorable death” for him. She went on, “I think he needs to be put to justice, but not in that way.”

Mbu denies order to shoot civilians

Former Rivers State Commissioner of Police and current Assistant-Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, has said he was misquoted by reports that he ordered policemen to kill 20 civilians for every officer killed in the coming general elections.

Duncan Mighty pictured with Super Eagle stars Joseph Yobo and Kanu Nwankwo

This is Port Harcourt's 1st son's IG post. Not sure where it is but at Goodluck Jonathan's campaign.

You Won’t Believe Why Kim Kardashian Missed The Oscars This Year!

Kim Kardashian was noticeably absent from all the Oscar glitz and glam held (February 22) but it wasn’t because she didn’t get invited to any after-parties!

The 34-year-old reality starlet took to Twitter prior to the red carpet action to explain that she simply had other plans for what sounded like a pretty low-key evening!

“Just finished my piano lesson in time to watch the Oscars’ red carpet!!!” Kardashian tweeted just before the show.

Seun Kuti performing tonight at the Africa Shrine

Just for the kind notice of the Africa Shrine lovers

US appeals court says Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial can stay in city

A US appeals court on ruled the trial for the accused Boston Marathon bomber can go ahead in the city, over attempts from his attorneys to change the venue on the basis an impartial jury could not be seated so close to the site of the 2013 attack.

The split three-judge panel of the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals backed District Judge George O'Toole, who has three times rejected pleas by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyers to move the trial out of Boston, where the bombing killed three people and injured 264.

SSA to Gombe State Governor who Publicly Tore his PDP Card gets Attacked

Abdullahi Muhammad, the Senior Special Adviser on Security to Gombe State governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, who recently tore his PDP membership card after Nigeria’s former president and PDP party founder, Olusegun Obasanjo publicly tore his, has allegedly been attacked.

Here is SSA Abdullahi Muhammad’s account of his ordeal in the hands of the thugs:

Actress Chita Agwu stuns in new pic

Person wey fine don fine and there is nothing enemies and haters can do about it. The Actress also encourages us to pray that prayer is the key. It is clear that her prayers are working for her...so we singing chuwa chuwa!!

Prince Eke with other Nollywood Actors seen at the Asaba Int. Airport

When you think of Nollywood action films, think of this men. They were picture at the Asaba Int. Airport but not sure where they are heading to. See another pic after the cut..

Happy Birthday to you Nilda...Wito wito!!!

You are a very special person and on behalf of the DEB crew, we wish you a very Happy Birthday!!!

Christian group backing Buhari raises alarm over serious threats to its members

A Christian group, Northern Christian Leaders Eagle Eyes Forum, which recently endorsed the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress’ presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), has cried out that its members now live under threat as a result of the endorsement.

Sounding the alarm that its leaders’ lives were particularly under serious threat following the Forum’s endorsement of Buhari, Chairman of the Christian leaders, Pastor Aminchi Habu, who addressed journalists in Kaduna on Friday, described the tenure of President Goodluck Jonathan as a disappointment.

Pope Francis today's short prayer

Pope Francis is known for his simplicity and short prayers. I remember when he was installed as the pontiff, he asked people to pray for him and his prayer that day was just "The Lord's prayer and Hail Mary. Today he says, Jesus intercedes for us each day and his pray is "Lord, have mercy on me; intercede for me!"

Corporal Kills Bauchi Mopol Commander

As Police in Rivers kill kidnapper of slain doctor

Ernest Chinwo in Port Harcourt and Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi

The commanding officer in charge of Mopol 10 PMF, Bauchi, SP Chris L Eza, was on Thursday night shot and killed by a police corporal in Bauchi.

This is as the police in Rivers State said they have killed one of the leaders of the kidnap gang that abducted and killed Dr. Samuel Okpara in Port Harcourt.

The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of This Dress

Not since Monica Lewinsky was a White House intern has one blue dress been the source of so much consternation.

(And yes, it’s blue.)

The fact that a single image could polarize the entire Internet into two aggressive camps is, let’s face it, just another Thursday. But for the past half-day, people across social media have been arguing about whether a picture depicts a perfectly nice bodycon dress as blue with black lace fringe or white with gold lace fringe. And neither side will budge. This fight is about more than just social media—it’s about primal biology and the way human eyes and brains have evolved to see color in a sunlit world.

LESOTHO RESIDENTS VOTE IN TENSE ELECTION

MASERU - The people of Lesotho voted on Saturday in a tense election they hope will restore stability six months after an attempted coup in the southern African nation.

The vote is being held around two years ahead of schedule under a political deal brokered by South African deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Why the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) did not attend D’banj’s 10th year anniversary celebration

When word got out that Don Jazzy and the Supreme Marvin Dynasty (SMD) snubbed D’banj’s 10th year anniversary celebration, many fans thought the beef and pettiness between both parties was still on.

D’Prince who is signed on to Mavin Records has however come out to clear the air stating that they weren’t invited to the gig which had Amber Rose playing host.

Prince William is dressed as samurai warrior in Japan

The Duke of Cambridge was dressed as a famous samurai warrior during a visit to the set of a long-running historical drama in Japan.

Prince William visited a Tokyo studio where a popular costume drama is filmed - dressing as a samurai who unified the country in the 16th century.

FG denies plotting to sack Jega, insists INEC boss will go on retirement when due

The federal government has clarified that while it is not in the plans of President Goodluck Jonathan to illegally remove Prof. Attahiru Jega as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, “nothing would debar the INEC boss from proceeding on retirement when the need arises, in line with the civil service rule and as enshrined in the constitution.”

Wiz Khalifa threw a birthday party for son Sebastian, Amber Rose wasn't mentioned

Wiz Khalifa believes in the motto, "If you don't succeed ..." because he threw a belated birthday party for Sebastian and this time the kid showed.

Wiz threw the bash at his home in Silver Lake Thursday. It was almost a carbon copy of the party he tried hosting last weekend, when Amber and 2-year-old Sebastian were no-shows.

Tinubu planning to seize the presidency of Nigeria by subterfuge - Femi Fani-Kayode

At a press briefing in Abuja today, the spokesperson of the PDP Presidential campaign organization PDPPCO, Femi Fani-Kayode alleged that a Chieftain of the APC, Bola Tinubu has compelled the Vice Presidential candidate of the APC, Prof Osinbajo to swear to an oath that he would resign as Vice President six months after inauguration (if their party wins) so that he can scheme his way into power if Gen Buhari dies in office.

What he said below...

Don Jazzy presents..The Supreme Marvin Dynasty

The Supreme Marvin Dynasty. See more pics after the cut..

Amber Rose wants to keep son's pictures off social media

Could it be she doesn't want her son involved in the fight...West, Kardashians..namean? See her tweet after the cut..

Photos: Captured Boko Haram Terrorists

Chadian troops captured and killed many Boko Haram members this week in Gambaru, North East Nigeria. Most of them are young and ugly. See the photos after the cut...

Former Plateau State Governor Joshua Dariye To Face Trial

The Supreme Court has dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed by former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye, challenging the corruption charges leveled against him since 2007 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Mr Dariye was arraigned by the EFCC on July 13, 2007 on a 23-count charge bordering on money laundering and other corruption charges alleged to have belonged to the Plateau State Government.

Friday, 27 February 2015

Jonathan is not Nigeria's next Messiah – Popular Ibadan prophet

An Ibadan-based popular prophet, Apostle Perez Iyiola Oluyemi has affirmed that President Goodluck Jonathan is not the Messiah Nigeria needs.

The cleric, who doubles as founder of Achievers Rock Commission International and President, Africa Evangelical Council, said Nigerians should expect another “messiah” who will lead them out of their social and economic woes and not the current leader.

Police arrests Benue syndicate with 12,000 PVCs

The Benue State Police command, yesterday nabbed a syndicate with over 12,000 Permanent Voters’ Cards in the state.

This is coming barely two days after the state police command arrested four other persons in possession of over 1,000 PVCs in Makurdi.

Duncan Mighty gets blasted for attacking Buhari on Instagram

Nigeria-Port Harcourt Artist, Duncan Mighty has received his own share of the wrath of Buhari’s ardent supporters after slamming the All progressive congress(APC) presidential candidate on his instagram page.

The crooner who is a die-hard president Goodluck Jonathan’s supporter rained offensive words on the APC candidate, categorizing him as ‘mumu’, ‘semi –illiterate’ amongst others.

Here are the crooner’s words;

Military receives two jets loaded with weapons

The Nigerian Military has received two Boeing 747 jets loaded with ammunition which landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday evening.

The two jets arrived around 4pm and 6pm respectively, and had various forms of sophisticated weapons meant for war against terrorism in the North-East.

Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has said that construction of the collapsed building followed standard procedures

Hardrock Construction and Engineering Ltd., the firm which built the collapsed building belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has said that construction of the building followed standard procedures.

The Managing Director of the company, Mr Akingbola Fatiregun, said this in Lagos on Thursday while testifying before the coroner’s inquest investigating the cause of the collapse of the six-storey building.

LASU refunds N209million school fees to students

The Lagos state government has refunded N209m to students of the Lagos state University following the reversal of school fees by Lagos State University, LASU.

At a ceremony held at the Main auditorium of the Ojo campus of the school yesterday February 26th, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Fatai Olukoga who represented Gov. Fashola, said this was the first phase in the refund exercise. He said the second phase of refund which is about N89 million will take place soon.

Police demolish kidnappers’ den in Nnewi Anambra State

The police in Anambra, on Friday demolished two bungalows used as kidnappers’ den in Azigbo, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Joseph Agugoesi, Assistant Commissioner of Police, who led the operation, commended the effective enforcement of the demolition law by Gov. Willie Obiano which had stemmed incidents of kidnapping in the state.

US blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh capital

Police say unidentified attackers have hacked a prominent US blogger to death in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka.

Police on Friday said that Avijit Roy, a Bangladesh-born US citizen, known for this writing against religious fundamentalism, and wife Rafida Ahmed, were attacked after a visit to a book fair at Dhaka University.

Ahmed, also a blogger, sustained severe injuries in Thursday's attack.

Troops recover more towns in Yobe, Adamawa

The Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen Chris Olukolade, has said that troops of the Nigerian Army have recaptured more towns from the members of the Boko Haram sect on Friday.

Olukolade said in a statement on Friday that the troops handed out a crushing defeat to the insurgents and recovered the headquarters of Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State, Bara, and the headquarters of Madagali Local Government area, Gulag, from them in the early hours of Friday.

Ebonyi governor set to be impeached

The political tension in Ebonyi state rose on Friday after the state House of Assembly passed a motion to serve an impeachment notice on the governor of the state, Martin Elechi over allegations of corruption and gross misconduct.

The motion was approved by the Speaker of the House, Chukwuma Nwazunku, after the acting Majority Leader of the House, Francis Nwifruru, read out details of the report of an investigative panel set up to look into the allegations contained in a set of petitions to the House against the governor.

Ebola drug trial starts in Liberia

Monrovia - Liberia on Friday started a clinical trial of experimental Ebola drug ZMapp, a health official said.

About 1 000 adults and children infected with the virus are participating in the trial in two treatment centres in the capital, Monrovia, said Jerry Brown, one of the trial's principal co-ordinators.

Liberia's health department is conducting the trial with support from the United States national institute of allergy and infectious diseases.

Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek's Mr Spock, dies at 83

US actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr Spock in the cult sci-fi series Star Trek, has died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, his family has said.

His son, Adam, said he died of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Friday morning.

Nimoy had a long career as both an actor and director.

New York Man to Celebrate 108th Birthday With Wife, 104, After 82 Years of Marriage

Duranord Veillard still does 5 to 7 push-ups a day

A Spring Valley, N.Y. man celebrates his 108th birthday on Saturday with his wife of 82 years. And on her birthday in May, she’ll turn 105.

Duranord and Jeanne Veillard were married in Haiti in 1932 and moved to the U.S. in the late ’60s. The couple raised five children and live at home with a daughter. They are grandparents to 12 and great-grandparents to 14.

USA Today reports that the birthday boy starts each day with oatmeal, fruit and a cup of tea, and ends it with fish and vegetables. He is apparently still able to do five to seven push-ups daily.

Somali pirates free Thai fishermen held for four years

Four Thai nationals seized from a fishing vessel by Somali pirates nearly five years ago have been released, the UN and local officials have said.

It is believed that they spent longer in captivity than any other victims of Somali piracy.

The four were among 24 crew members seized in April 2010 after pirates hijacked the Taiwan-flagged fishing vessel FV Prantalay 12.

Did you see the name of this canteen?

Omor! foods from this kind of canteen dey sweet die. Anyway, do you agree with the name?

MASSOB launches Biafran currency, vehicle number plates, drivers’ license for the people of the South East zone

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has launched new Biafran currency, number plates for vehicles and drivers’ license for the people of the South East zone.

The MASSOB leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, who spoke through the organisation’s Information Coordinator for Onitsha, Mr. Charles Igbokwe, said the new Biafran vehicles, drivers’ licence and new currency were launched yesterday, in a colourful ceremony in Owerri, Imo State capital.

Man wanted to molest his own daughter..wonders!!!

A man arrested for allegedly attempting to rape his daughter in Ajeromi, Ifelodun local government area of Lagos State, has told the police that he wanted to test her virginity.

Leadership reports that the suspect, identified simply as Alex, was said to have attempted to rape his 15-year- old daughter, Agnes (not real name), in his apartment at Abiodun street, Ajegunle.

Air Force officials beat up a Warri based business man because of first lady Patience Jonathan

A Warri based business man, Larry Otu, the Chief Executive Officer of LYM Consult, was beaten up by Air Force officials who beat him to a pulp for not leaving the Osubi Airstrip in the town for the visit of the First lady. Dame Patience Jonathan, was at Delta State for the PDP Women Rally