Saturday 31 August 2013

Beverly Osu says she didn't have sex with Angelo in the BBA House

We all saw what we saw but Beverly Osu
says we saw wrong, that she never had
sex with Angelo in the Big Brother Africa
house. She tells Punch

"Angelo and I never had sex.I
didn’t have sex in the house. I
never had sex in the house.

But we saw the two of you in the
bath tub, making love
We didn’t have sex. It was not an
option for us. I don’t know where
the people outside got the story
from. I was shocked when I came
out of the house and learnt that we
had sex. I cannot take my bath with
a swimming suit. We all take our
bath naked. I shouldn’t be singled
out because I went for a reality
show. I am not different

What of all the other intimate things
you did with Angelo? Didn’t you mind
that the whole world was watching?
Whatever I was doing with Angelo, I
didn’t even think I was on TV. It was just
the two of us. We didn’t plan anything,
we were just happy. No matter how
people will look at it, I don’t regret
anything I did with Angelo. I didn’t bring
out the video and said everybody should
look at me. Big Brother brought out the
video.

How come it was Angelo you fell in
love with in the house?
I had so many options to choose from in
the house but I wasn’t attracted to any of
them. But for some reasons I still do not
understand, I fell in love with Angelo. I
got attracted to him from the first day I
saw him. For now, I will see where the
relationship will take us.

So, you don’t mind the difference in
nationalities?
There is no race when it comes to love. I
can always go there and he can come
here.

Don’t you think you embarrassed Nigeria
in the house?
I was in the house to represent Nigeria.
Of all the people that went for the
audition, I was chosen. If anybody feels
he can do better, he should go and get
BBA form next year and apply and get in
the house. I know I represented Nigeria
very well.

You said so many things in the house.
Were they all true or were you looking
for sympathy?
I am a shy person. I shy away from a lot
of things. But I was ‘open’ in the house. I
say what is on my mind. For me to reveal
myself to the world, I was just talking to
my housemates. I don’t regret anything I
said about myself or my family. People
have to know the real me.

You mentioned something about a
boyfriend that abused you. Were you
referring to 2shots?
No. I wasn’t referring to him. For me,
2shots is history. Thank you for
reminding me about him.

Is your mother happy with you?
Even if the whole world rejects me, my
mother cannot reject me. I love her so
much. I am her only daughter and last
born. She has always been there for me.
I wouldn’t want to disappoint my mum
intentionally.

Were there things you did in the house
you regret?
Nothing. I don’t have any regrets. I was
in a beautiful house. I loved Melvin. He
was the best in the house. Meeting
everybody in the house was a blessing. I
don’t regret anything.

What would you have done with the prize
money if you had won?
I would have finished school. I would
have started my make-up line. Trust me; I
would have done a lot of things.
Everybody has a degree. I must get a
degree. With my degree, I can go further
and do anything I want to do.

Monday 26 August 2013

PDP IN DISARRAY AS AMAECHI AND SIX OTHER GOVERNORS FORM NEW PARTY

The internal power tussle in Nigeria's
ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP)
has finally led to the birth of a rival
new party, UNTAMED NEWS has
gathered. Floated by seven state
governors from the PDP, the new party
is currently going through registration
formalities at the Independent
Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to a report in the
VANGUARD newspaper, the party
known as the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
(VOP) is the baby of controversial
governor of oil-rich Rivers state, Mr
Rotimi Amaechi who is
known to have been embroiled in a
protracted personality clash with the
presidency. Amaechi who is chair of the
Governor's Forum is believed to have the
blessings of several PDP big wigs including
at least six other state governors among
the twenty-three in the PDP.

The Vaguard quotes a source at INEC that
confirmed that the Commission was
processing VOP's application although the
source would not confirm what stage it had
reached. According to the newspaer, the
seven governors alleged to be behind the
new party include all five Northern
governors that have engaged in a series of
consultations with eminent statesmen,
including former heads of state.

The five governors are Murtala Nyako of
Adamawa ; Rabiu Kwankwanso of Kano;
Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto; Sule Lamido of
Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger State.
The five governors are being joined in the
rebellion against the PDP by Governor
Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara and Rotimi
Amaechi of Rivers State.

Another governor is also sympathetic to the
proposed VOP, but his identity could not
be confirmed as at weekend. The
inclinations of Speaker Aminu Waziri
Tambuwal towards the new party have also
not been confirmed though it was learnt
that he has been approached.

The decision of the governors to move out
of the PDP came ahead of the special
national convention of the PDP this
weekend. Governor Amaechi who has been
suspended has not been invited to the
convention but the decision of the other six
to pull out of the PDP could come as a
blow to the PDP given the electoral weight
of the states involved.

(Photo credit:
Vanguard)

Friday 23 August 2013

MTN loses big in Mobile Number Portability scheme

According to the Director of Public Affairs
of the Nigerian Communications
Commission (NCC), Mr Tony Ojobo,
almost half of MTN subscribers switched
to other networks during the recently
introduced Mobile Number Portability
(MNP) scheme.
According to figures released by Mr
Ojobo, MTN topped the losers table
among an overall number of subscribers
that switched service providers in the
telecoms market with 49%; followed by
Globacom with 23%; Airtel with 17%;
while Etisalat came last on the losers’
table with 11%. Which means Etisalat
emerged top in the number porting
scheme among the telecoms company.
Wow!

Thursday 22 August 2013

Bola Tinubu recuperates after knee surgery in the US

Former Governor of Lagos State and
leading founder of the All Progressives
Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has
been absent from public engagements in
the past few weeks. He sent out a
statement in early August explaining that
he would be traveling out of the country
for knee surgery.

"Based on a previous sports injury
on one of his knees and recent
further aggravation on the knee
from rigorous political and family
related activities, he has been
advised by his doctors, despite his
persistent reluctance, that
orthopedic surgery is necessary at
this time.

The week of the 5th of August has
been slated for the surgery.
Governor Tinubu is expected to
resume his normal political
activities and public engagements
following clearance from his
doctors."

The statement read
Tinubu has since had the surgery in a
hospital in the US and is said to be
recuperating.

Bola Tinubu recuperates after knee surgery in the US

Former Governor of Lagos State and
leading founder of the All Progressives
Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has
been absent from public engagements in
the past few weeks. He sent out a
statement in early August explaining that
he would be traveling out of the country
for knee surgery.

"Based on a previous sports injury
on one of his knees and recent
further aggravation on the knee
from rigorous political and family
related activities, he has been
advised by his doctors, despite his
persistent reluctance, that
orthopedic surgery is necessary at
this time.

The week of the 5th of August has
been slated for the surgery.
Governor Tinubu is expected to
resume his normal political
activities and public engagements
following clearance from his
doctors."

The statement read
Tinubu has since had the surgery in a
hospital in the US and is said to be
recuperating.

Genevieve featured in Elle Magazine's International Superstars list

Genevieve Nnaji was featured in Elle
Magazine's International Superstars: The
Next Big Crossover Acts list which was
published online yesterday Wednesday
August 21.

Below is what the fashion and lifestyle
magazine wrote about Ms Nnaji:

One of the most powerful actresses
working in Africa, Nnaji began her
career at age eight, and has been
constantly working in commercials
and movies ever since. She's
credited with putting Nollywood,
Nigeria's Hollywood, on the map.
In 2005 she was awarded Best
Actress at the inaugural African
Movie Academy Awards (AMAA),
and used her fame to launch her
clothing line, St. Genevieve, in 2008
with the proceeds from sales
supporting orphanages. And she
has the Oprah seal of approval—in
2009 Nnaji was profiled on an
episode of The Oprah Winfrey
Show, with the host referring to her
as one of the most popular people
around the world and the "Julia
Roberts of Africa."

The list also features former Miss World
and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai,
English singer Pixie Lott and Mexican pop
star Anahi.

Uncertainty over Nigeria’s daily oil production persists

Nigeria’s oil production, which now fluctuates between 2 and 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd), may not likely be enhanced by the on-going oil block sales in the short-term, according to report by Reuters on Tuesday revealed.

The report however expects that the blocks’ sale may get uplift in future, it says such is achievable only if smaller local companies work harder to exploit reserves, and government successfully stem the spate of insecurity, partnering local communities.Already, international oil companies have sold some blocks and are still putting many other blocks for sale.Shell, for instance, has already sold eight blocks in the Niger Delta at the cost of about $1.8 billion since 2010, with plans tosell more fields responsible forbetween 80,000 and 100,000 bpd, although it is not clear if this level of output is yet being produced.

Chevron, another industry giant, is also selling five shallow water blocks, but would not comment further on its plans for Nigeria; while fellow U.S. firm ConocoPhillips is selling its Nigerian businesses to Oando for about$1.79 billion. Theft may not be the only reason for selling down.Oil tycoons, Tony Elumelu, and Wale Tinubu, chief executive of Oando, known to be among those negotiating to the buy oil blocks off majors, told Reuters in recent interviews, they thought it would be easier for Nigerian companies with a better understanding of local issues to manage often fraught community relations.

“But ending oil theft, officially estimated at 250,000 bpd, is a massive undertaking. It is oftenassociated with criminal gangs who tap crude from pipelines for local refining, but most stolen crude leaves the countryin large tankers, which could not happen without the complicity of top officials,” the report read.Shell, the largest producer in Nigeria, said penultimate week that it took a $700 million hit from theft and other issues in Nigeria, as well as the tax impact of a weakening Australian dollar.

Shell’s share of output in Nigeria fell to 158,000 bpd in the second quarter, down from 260,000 bpd in 2012.Shell CEO Peter Voser nevertheless told Reuters this month the company was not seeking to leave Nigeria.Eni said it had lost 30,000 bpd of output in the first half of the year due to theft and CEO Paolo Scaroni said the company was “reviewing its position” in Nigeria.Total declined to comment on its plans, even as discussions on the much awaited Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), remains politically deadlocked, after being in the works for over five years now.

The Bill, it is believed, could change the terms for foreign companies inNigeria and will promote local ownership of onshore blocks. Shell, Chevron, Eni and Total have been in failed negotiations with the Nigerian government for several years to renew expired licenses on many onshore and shallow water blocks. “Perhaps they would rather sell licenses whilethey still can rather than havingto relinquish them for nothing,”said Antony Goldman, head of Africa-focused PM Consulting.Yet Shell recently announced it would spend $3.9 billion on a gas project and a reconstruction of a better protected Trans Niger pipeline,one of the country’s most important crude oil routes and often hit by outages caused by theft or sabotage. That suggests it still sees value working onshore in Nigeria.Shell may even buy one of Chevron’s blocks, two sources told Reuters, which would provide the perfect route from one of Nigeria’s largest gas fields to its LNG export terminal. Nigeria holds the world’s ninth largest gas reserves, most of which are untapped.

Energy majors are increasingly moving towards gas production instead of oil in the Niger Delta.Majors such as Shell will likely keep large pipelines and exportterminals, so even if local firmsare getting the oil out of the ground, where the risks of insecurity are highest, the majors can make a cut from taking oil to international markets.“Oil majors want to keep control of this infrastructure asit means they will have a large degree of control of onshore assets and derive revenue fromtransportation,” said Kayode Akindele, partner at Lagos-based investment firm 46 Parallels.There is no guarantee that deals on assets that majors want to sell can be easily or quickly completed – Nigeria has one of the world’s slowest oil contract approval times, experts say. Some of Shell’s previous divestments took years to negotiate.

Buyers will also be wary of the state oil company’s production arm Nigerian Petroleum Development Company taking over the operating rights – as ithas on previous Shell field sales where the private buyers were expecting to operate them.Yet for the all the pitfalls, Nigeria will be keen to close the deals, which please the political elite and public alike.“The divestment is a positive step for all the major players involved … (it) will have a positive knock-on impact on production longer-term,” said Martin Kelly, Wood Mackenzie’sLead Analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream Research.“But … in order to make a noticeable difference other challenges need to be addressed — like the PIB and security.”

Source: [Daily Independent]

Uncertainty over Nigeria’s daily oil production persists

Nigeria’s oil production, which now fluctuates between 2 and 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd), may not likely be enhanced by the on-going oil block sales in the short-term, according to report by Reuters on Tuesday revealed.

The report however expects that the blocks’ sale may get uplift in future, it says such is achievable only if smaller local companies work harder to exploit reserves, and government successfully stem the spate of insecurity, partnering local communities.Already, international oil companies have sold some blocks and are still putting many other blocks for sale.Shell, for instance, has already sold eight blocks in the Niger Delta at the cost of about $1.8 billion since 2010, with plans tosell more fields responsible forbetween 80,000 and 100,000 bpd, although it is not clear if this level of output is yet being produced.

Chevron, another industry giant, is also selling five shallow water blocks, but would not comment further on its plans for Nigeria; while fellow U.S. firm ConocoPhillips is selling its Nigerian businesses to Oando for about$1.79 billion. Theft may not be the only reason for selling down.Oil tycoons, Tony Elumelu, and Wale Tinubu, chief executive of Oando, known to be among those negotiating to the buy oil blocks off majors, told Reuters in recent interviews, they thought it would be easier for Nigerian companies with a better understanding of local issues to manage often fraught community relations.

“But ending oil theft, officially estimated at 250,000 bpd, is a massive undertaking. It is oftenassociated with criminal gangs who tap crude from pipelines for local refining, but most stolen crude leaves the countryin large tankers, which could not happen without the complicity of top officials,” the report read.Shell, the largest producer in Nigeria, said penultimate week that it took a $700 million hit from theft and other issues in Nigeria, as well as the tax impact of a weakening Australian dollar.

Shell’s share of output in Nigeria fell to 158,000 bpd in the second quarter, down from 260,000 bpd in 2012.Shell CEO Peter Voser nevertheless told Reuters this month the company was not seeking to leave Nigeria.Eni said it had lost 30,000 bpd of output in the first half of the year due to theft and CEO Paolo Scaroni said the company was “reviewing its position” in Nigeria.Total declined to comment on its plans, even as discussions on the much awaited Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), remains politically deadlocked, after being in the works for over five years now.

The Bill, it is believed, could change the terms for foreign companies inNigeria and will promote local ownership of onshore blocks. Shell, Chevron, Eni and Total have been in failed negotiations with the Nigerian government for several years to renew expired licenses on many onshore and shallow water blocks. “Perhaps they would rather sell licenses whilethey still can rather than havingto relinquish them for nothing,”said Antony Goldman, head of Africa-focused PM Consulting.Yet Shell recently announced it would spend $3.9 billion on a gas project and a reconstruction of a better protected Trans Niger pipeline,one of the country’s most important crude oil routes and often hit by outages caused by theft or sabotage. That suggests it still sees value working onshore in Nigeria.Shell may even buy one of Chevron’s blocks, two sources told Reuters, which would provide the perfect route from one of Nigeria’s largest gas fields to its LNG export terminal. Nigeria holds the world’s ninth largest gas reserves, most of which are untapped.

Energy majors are increasingly moving towards gas production instead of oil in the Niger Delta.Majors such as Shell will likely keep large pipelines and exportterminals, so even if local firmsare getting the oil out of the ground, where the risks of insecurity are highest, the majors can make a cut from taking oil to international markets.“Oil majors want to keep control of this infrastructure asit means they will have a large degree of control of onshore assets and derive revenue fromtransportation,” said Kayode Akindele, partner at Lagos-based investment firm 46 Parallels.There is no guarantee that deals on assets that majors want to sell can be easily or quickly completed – Nigeria has one of the world’s slowest oil contract approval times, experts say. Some of Shell’s previous divestments took years to negotiate.

Buyers will also be wary of the state oil company’s production arm Nigerian Petroleum Development Company taking over the operating rights – as ithas on previous Shell field sales where the private buyers were expecting to operate them.Yet for the all the pitfalls, Nigeria will be keen to close the deals, which please the political elite and public alike.“The divestment is a positive step for all the major players involved … (it) will have a positive knock-on impact on production longer-term,” said Martin Kelly, Wood Mackenzie’sLead Analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream Research.“But … in order to make a noticeable difference other challenges need to be addressed — like the PIB and security.”

Source: [Daily Independent]

Wednesday 21 August 2013

Actor Kanayo O Kanayo appointed board chairman of NIHTS

Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo has
been appointed board chairman of The
National Institute for Hospitality &
Tourism Studies. Congrats to him.

Woman sent to jail for pouring hot oil on lover who refused to marry her

A 25-year-old woman identified as
Victoria Alonge was on Monday
sentenced to one-year in jail by a Karu
Senior Magistrate court for pouring hot
oil on her boyfriend, Roland Nna,
because he refused to marry her.

Telegraphng.com reports that Victoria
was sentenced to one year imprisonment
without an option of fine after the
convict admitted to the court that she
committed the offence. Alonge was
arraigned on a one-count charge of
causing grievous harm to Nna, her
boyfriend, who resides in Kurudu, Abuja.

The prosecutor told the court that
Alonge went to Nna’s house at about
4:30 a.m. on the fateful day and poured
hot oil on him while he was asleep,
resulting in grievous injury.

He said she was immediately arrested by
the police, after which she confessed to
the crime.
Njoku said that while in detention,
Alonge threatened to inflict more harm
on the victim.

The prosecutor, however, urged the court
to summarily punish the accused because
she did not deny the charge brought
against her.

In her defence, Alonge told the court that
her estranged lover dated her for over
four years and promised to marry her,
only for him to change his mind after
falling in love with another woman in
Abuja.

“I did that to teach him a bitter lesson
because he refused to marry me after
dating me for over four years,” Alonge
said. “He fooled me and my parents and
ditched me after finding a new lover here
in Abuja. I live in Lagos with my parents.”

Source: Telegraphng.com

Meet Don Jazzy's mum

We've all seen Don Jazzy's father but this
is the first pic of his mum to hit the net.
Don Jazzy and D'Prince's mum was
photographed last week Friday at Kevin
Lucciano-Gabriel's wedding in the UK.
According to Maestromedia who took the
photos, Don Jazzy's mum flew in from her
base in Dublin, Ireland to attend the
wedding. Another photo of her after the
cut...

Sunday 18 August 2013

Fred Amata and girlfriend Mor Okonkwo end relationship

Awww sad news. Fred Amata and his
girlfriend of less than a year, Mor
Okonkwo, have parted ways. Heard they
ended their relationship a few weeks
after his 50th birthday party in June.
Fred and Mor met in the US in 2011 and
started dating a few months later.
Unfortunately it didn't work out. Fred is
now back in the singles market.
Mor, a single mother with two kids, is a
Soul/Jazz artiste who contested in singing
reality show - X Factor UK a few years
back. She's currently a management
consultant.

Saturday 3 August 2013

Watch Video: Beverly and Angelo Get It On In The BBA House

No be small conji hold this girl oh Choi!!!!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x12m0n0

No man has ever left me,I'm the one who walks out"-Uche Ogbodo

On being dumped by her exThat is a lie. None of that happened. He couldn’t have dumped me. He still wants me till today. He calls me andbegs to marry me. I don’t live bad life. I am a different person. I am responsible. There is no man that has been with me that has ever left me. I am usually the one who walksout. I am not married today just for reason best known to me. It is not every man you date that you must marry. A man can only leave his woman based on laziness or infidelity......

I am not lazy and I am not scandalous. I don’t cheat on my man. I am always faithful so there wouldn’t be any reason for any manto dump me. I made up my mind and I am not going back to the guy. I am not 40 yet, I am not even 30. I am only 27. Am I looking so old thatpeople think I can’t get married? I still have chances please.

""On sending Afrocandy a friend request on Facebook I don’t know her. I don’t think she is my friend on Facebook. It is funny. She was just trying to make herself important. I know who I am. I have well over 24,000 followers on Facebook. I don’t think I sent a request to her. I can only do that to people who are bigger than me, especially big companies. I don’t use Facebook to connect to anybody or set up a friendship. I have so many messages on my wallbut I cannot reply. They are so many. This was somebody who saidshe wanted to act alongside me andsome others in her movie. It then meant she had some high regard for me. I didn’t go to meet her and beg to be in her movie. She is not the kind of person I would want to relate with. I want to be friends withwomen of substance. I want to be known for good reasons and not bad. I want to be friends with people who live a good life.On featuring in her filmI am not a porn star. I don’t want to act in a porn movie. I want to get married. I want to have children and be a good wife and mother. This is Africa and not Hollywood. Nobody can ever see me go naked in the movies. Nobody has ever seen me take off my clothes and show any part of my body in the movies.

Culled from Punch