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The Taraba state governor , Danbaba Suntai has dissolved the state executive council . Also sent packing are all special advisers but not special assistants. Governor Suntai has also approved the appointment of Mr. Gebon Timothy Kataes as the Secretary to the State Government, while Mallam Aminu Gika is the new Chief of Staff . All commissioners have been directed to hand over to their respective permanent secretaries while the special advisers are to hand over to the Government House.

REUTERS London - Billy Ray Cyrus has vowed to protect his daughter Miley Cyrus after she received a barrage of criticism for her saucy MTV Video Music Awards performance. The country singer insists the 20-year-old star will always "be my little girl", despite causing controversy at the ceremony on Sunday (25.08.13) as she joined Robin Thicke on stage for a rendition of his hit 'Blurred Lines', during which she gyrated around him while wearing a minuscule nude-coloured bikini. Speaking on 'Entertainment Tonight', he said: "Of course I'll always be here for Miley. Can't wait see her when she gets home. "She's still my little girl and I'm still her dad regardless how this circus we call show business plays out. I love her unconditionally and that will never change." Billy's comments come despite being a member of the advisory board for the Parents Television Council (PTC) - a non-profit organi

Khloe Kardashian Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom divorce rumors are simply that - rumors.  At least, that's what an insider revealed to E! Online.  The source said, "Lamar was never missing.  He has been with Khloé. They have never spoken to a divorce attorney." It has been widely speculated that the high-profile couple's almost-four-year marriage is headed to an end.  Recently, word got out that the socialite had refused to let the basketball star into their seven-bedroom mansion, after two women came forward to say that they had an affair with her husband.  A source revealed to RadarOnline that the hardcourt professional had been staying in hotels; but having grown tired of his situation, had finally threatened his wife of divorce if she didn't allow him back into their marital abode. RadarOnline quoted the whisperer, "Lamar is tired of living in hotels and is now threatening to file for divorce because he is tired of the situation

New Delhi: The world has never been kind to singers who resort to raunchy dance moves to hit the headlines and it was the same when Miley Cyrus , the bodice-clad songstress, twerked while singing her popular track 'We can't stop' at MTV VMAs. Miley Cyrus, left many shocked and shaken when she performed controversial moves to entertain the audience. For those who came in late, the songstress shook and rubbed her behind on Robyn Thicke's groin. That's not all, Miley showed no qualms in thrusting her pelvis at the guests. As expected, the net exploded within seconds. "Seriously, what is wrong with this girl? Billy, help your daughter please. #vma #MileyCyrus," said one post about Miley Cyrus' outrageous performance. Twitterati CaptainTouchback also echoed the same sentiment. "Somewhere a dad's achy-breaky heart is breaking one more time. #MileyCyrus," his tweet read. Miley Cyrus, the bodice-clad songstress,

The letter written by the recuperating Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, indicating his readiness and fitness to resume duties as the Chief Executive of the state after medical treatment abroad has turned out to be a divisive factor in the Taraba State House of Assembly. Some lawmakers insisted yesterday that  Suntai's letter to the House was not enough. They want him to make himself physically available at the House in order for the lawmakers to assess his fitness for work. These lawmakers even doubt that the governor was the one that wrote the letter. They insist he might not have been fit enough to write the letter. But other lawmakers disagree; they want the House to approve the letter. Apparently, there were attempts to keep this disagreement from the public domain . This is because the members of the House only met behind closed doors yesterday to discuss the letter. Though none of the lawmakers could be reached for comments, an official of the Assemb

Wizkid Blasts J-Martins Over 'Broke' Comment   The recent 'harsh' comment made to a fan by Wizkid has refused to stop generating more reactions. Wizkid had replied a 'fan' on twitter and called him 'broke' after the twitter follower corrected his bad English on the same social media platform.    Wizkid had earlier wrote, "an hangover" instead of 'a hangover', which a fan called his attention to and wrote, "naxxo u gbagaun for music sef #20man smh tho... c d reason y u shld get back 2 sch. lol." Wizkid then replied, "broke people always think they have an opinion."   The incident has resulted into a wide range of condemnation with many slamming the young artiste.    Speaking recently in an interview with a radio station, hi-life musician, J-Martins, picked on his colleague for calling a fan 'broke'.    However, Wizkid has reacted to J-Martins comment. He said, "J.

Pop star Madonna was the world’s top-earning celebrity over the past year, trumping the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg . The 55-year-old Material Girl made an estimated $125m (£80m) thanks to her MDNA tour, clothing and fragrance lines, according to Forbes. Popular director Steven Spielberg was at number two with $100m (£64m). Most of his earnings came from his back catalogue of film hits such as ET and Jurassic Park – which has just been released in 3D to mark its 20th anniversary – as well as last year’s Oscar winning Lincoln. The director also takes a cut of all ticket sales at Universal Studios theme parks. Third place was a three-way tie between 50 Shades of Grey author EL James, Simon Cowell and shock jock Howard Stern, with earnings of $95m (£61m). Thriller writer James Patterson follows with $91m (£58.5m), while TV and radio host Glenn Beck earned $90m (£57.8m). Others in the top 10 included Transformers direc

Namibia’s Dillish Matthews who won the eighth season of the Big Brother Africa reality show Sunday night has disclosed that her first priority is to buy a house. The Namibian beauty beat four other finalists – Elikem, Cleo, Melvin and Beverly - to win the US$300,000 prize package in this year’s 91-day reality show. Dillish disclosed to Myjoyonline.com that it has been her dream to get a house for her siblings and herself so they could live together and winning the money will make that a reality. “I made it very clear in the beginning that I just want to get a house for me and my siblings to be together. It might sound something simple, something stupid but I never had that family thing so now I can go and do it for my siblings I...,” the pretty Namibian said. “I told them before they turned 18 we will all be in a house together and look at what happened,” she added. Being faithful to her boyfriend The Big Brother Africa reality show has over the years seen several relati

Wayne Rooney seems set to stay at Manchester United after appearing to opt against submitting a transfer request. Chelsea have had two bids for the England striker rejected and manager Jose Mourinho had said he was likely to return with a third offer. But after the two clubs drew 0-0 at Old Trafford on Monday, Mourinho said it was up to Rooney to force the issue by publicly declaring he wanted to leave United and giving him a 48-hour deadline to act. And it is understood that Rooney has instead chosen to remain at Old Trafford, bringing an end to a saga that has dominated the summer. The 27-year-old was brought back into the United team for Monday's draw, making his first start for the club since April. Manager David Moyes has been adamant that he won't sell Rooney and the United fans gave him a generous ovation, despite the possibility he would leave for one of their rivals.

Last week, Wizkid told a fan 'that broke people always think they have an opinion' after the fan rudely corrected his English - a comment that angered quite a number of the pop star's fans. Singer J Martins in a recent interview on a radio station reacted to Wizkid’s outburst, saying: I'm not taking any side, don’t mean no beef, no disrespect, and no hate but let the truth be told. I don’t believe because you feel you have a few change you didn’t have a few years ago and which you cannot guarantee having in a few years to come then you wake up and look at those people who have cheered you up, loved you, supported your music, bought your CD’s, prayed for you, just because you can lay your hands on some phone and you call them ‘poor’.   I'm not in and will never be in support of anyone who has such bad attitude. It needs to be corrected, we owe our fans the duty of being good examples that’s why they hold us in high esteem, that’s why you are a rol

Iyanya is chopping endorsement deals anyhow. First MTN, now Zinox Group. The Kukere crooner yesterday signed a three hundred and fifty thousand dollars one year endorsement deal with Zinox Computers. Zinox computers, which is Nigeria’s first certified branded computers, will upload all Iyanya's songs and videos to all their computers. Iyanya will also do a song for them and appear on Zinox billboards and TV commercials.

Andy Murray strolled into the US National Tennis Centre on Saturday without a care in the world, brimming with confidence and self-belief as he prepares to defend his US Open title as the competition serves off on Monday. Signing autographs and joking with the media, the Scotsman’s relaxed demeanour could not have been any different than when he arrived at Flushing Meadows a year ago. And this time he plans to do something he forgot to last year. He wants to enjoy himself. In 2012, Murray arrived in New York still searching for his first grand slam title. He had won the Olympic gold medal but the grand slams had eluded him and he continued to be pestered about why he had not broken through. That all changed under the bright lights of New York when he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic in a nerve-tingling five-setter, to end his own drought and become the first British man in 76 years to win the US Open. Returning this year as the defending champion has re

He emerged second runner-up in the popular musical reality show, MTN Project Fame. Popularly called Praiz, his real name is Praise Adejo. In this interview, the award-winning artiste, who has hit songs such as fire and ice, rich and famous, talks more about his career in this interview   How did you stumble on a profession like music? As a child, my father had a lot of records by Michael Jackson, Barry Whyte and others, which I listened to. This is what affects the kind of music that I do.  I never felt I was going to be a musician though.   What did you study in school? I studied computer science in at the Kaduna Polytechnic. You can always apply computer science to music. It is useful in music production . I do a lot of music production.  What was your break into the industry? That was in 2008 at the Project Fame academy where I came third.  It felt good because I left the competition with a car and some amount of money . The most important thing was that

The State Security Service has arrested a car dealer, Ibrahim Takat, for allegedly conspiring with a spiritualist, Nakasi Ahmadu, "to defraud the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, of N3m." The duo were said to have cloned the minister's telephone number which they used to send a text message to Mohammed's Chief of Staff to deposit N3m in a Diamond Bank account. The money was withdrawn the same day. Parading Takat in Abuja on Friday, the Director of Operations, SSS, FCT Command, Ibrahim Halilu, explained that the car dealer used the minister's cloned number to obtain the money on August 8, 2013 at Asokoro, Abuja. He said, "Takat used the cloned phone number to give instruction to the Chief of Staff to the minister via text message to deposit N3m into his account number 0011141544 with Diamond Bank Plc. The amount was withdrawn the same day by the suspect." But Takat claimed he knew nothing about the all

Former militant and national leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteers Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has stated his position on the Underage Marriage Bill recently approved by the Senate. The controversial activist on his Facebook page disclosed his postion on the bill. Dokubo-Asari wrote, “People should learn to respect other people’s sensibilities. We, Muslims have the right to marry when we want or give out our daughters at any age we want. It is not your business and the law must respect our right to do so. Anything short of that is an infringement on our rights.We did not ask you to marry ladies of that age or give your daughters out in marriage at that age. Plzzzzzzzz respect our.”

A letter purportedly signed by the ailing governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, seeking to resume his office, was today received by the Speaker of the House of Assembly. Mr. Suntai, who suffered serious brain injury in an air crash in Nigeria in October last year, was flown back from the United States yesterday by a cabal desperate to maintain control of political power in the state despite the governor’s evident incapacitation.  Doctors in the United States have said it is unlikely he will recover sufficiently to lead a normal life. Upon his return yesterday, he appeared confused and was repeatedly being helped around by a circle of officials.  Neither in Abuja, at the airport in Jalingo nor at the Governors’s Lodge did he utter a word for, against or about anything.  SaharaReporters has consistently reported on his near-vegetative state and inability to function normally. In the letter to the Assembly, sources say the governor claims that he has fully recovered

A statement reaching us from the Presidency indicates that president Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Hon. Minister of Youth Development,Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir.

Red Crown Productions has set Idris Elba to star and Cary Fukunaga to direct Beasts of No Nation, an adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala's bestselling novel. The story follows the journey of a young boy, Agu, who, when civil war engulfs his West African country is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters. Not only must Agu face the death of his father and disappearance of his mother and sister, but must also join a life of violence and brutality. Agu befriends a mute boy named Strika and together they face the crimes and hardships of war. Elba will play the lead role of Commander and he will serve in a producing capacity as well. Elba joins Red Crown Productions' Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Riva Marker, Parliament Of Owls' Cary Fukunaga and Primary Productions principal Amy Kaufman as producers on the film. Daniel Crown and Bill Benenson will serve as executive producers. Red Crown is funding the film. Beasts Of No Nation was packaged by WME Global, which arran

Going by the information reaching us, Monalisa Chinda has allegedly called it quit with alleged serial lover, Lanre Nzeribe and the lover boy is allegedly threatening brimstone and fire. We learnt that Monalisa dumped Lanre due to his alleged promiscuous ways, which the light-skinned screen queen got fed up of. Efforts by some friends to make Monalisa accept Lanre back has reportedly met brick walls as the Rivers State-born actress is said to be ready for whatever action Lanre might allegedly take on the issue. We once got a hint that Monalisa was allegedly forced into the relationship in the first place due to an issue Lanre allegedly capitalised on. When contacted by Nigeriafilms.com on phone , Monalisa declined to speak with us on the matter but instead directed us to one Isaac, who we gathered is her aide. However, Isaac informed us that he has no information regarding this story. Meanwhile, a source close to Monalisa authoritatively confirmed the break-up to Nigeriaf

Lol! this is going to be very useful to the ladies ...actress, Stella damascus Aboderin posted an article about teaching women how to keep their men on her blog. i thought it might be very useful for us to read her scopes....after all the advice might be useful to her rival and fellow actress, Doris simeon, whom she snatched married her former hubby, Daniel Ademinokan Hello ladies, Been a while since you read from me and I am sorry about that. However I never said I would be the only one writing for this blog. I threw it open to members to send in their articles, concerns, challenges, questions and other things to the Adiva email address and we will publish it. Not only that, we will get the experts/professionals to help answer some of your questions, I am still waiting to hear from you all. it gets really interesting....read on Anyway I have good news and that is the fact that you will be able to watch me talk more/elaborate on things I will write in the blog. Yes o

Recently, the social media agog with the tale of Kaffy being eight years older than her beau, Joseph Ameh, the international drummer who rolls with P Square. It's not unheard-of that a wife should be eight years older than her husband vis-à-vis but what matters in a relationship is love. This a lot of her followers quite agree and respect her decision on 'age is, but, a number'. One of the aides of the dance queen, Kaffy, we chatted with in Ajah, has responded many critics who are bashing the couple about their age differences . “What is the big deal about age that the social media are carrying about? Is Dare Art -Alade not younger than his wife? Kaffy and Jo love each other so much, that all that matter not age. This can't pull a string from their hair; so why making a mountain out of a mole hill,” her aide fired. Kaffy, the mother of two, who has a youthful visage despite her status, is expecting her third baby, her second for her husband, Joseph who p

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- A porn industry trade group Saturday called for a moratorium on production after a Los Angeles actress tested positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The actress, who goes professionally by Cameron Bay, tested positive this week, the Los Angeles Times reported. The trade group Free Speech Coalition said it was working with a doctor affiliated with Adult Production Health and Safety Services, an agency operated by the coalition to monitor and treat sexually transmitted diseases. Coalition head Diane Duke said other performers who might have been exposed to the virus will be contacted and production will be suspended until performers who had sexual contact with Bay are tested and given medical clearance, the Times reported Saturday. "Because of the rigorous APHSS protocols, the situation was accessed quickly and -- most importantly -- action was taken to ensure the protocols were followed," Duke said. She said there was n

Taraba State Governor Danbaba Fulani Suntai has finally arrived Nigeria  after spending almost  ten months in German and American hospitals where he was being treated for injuries sustained in a aircraft crash last year.   Exactly 2.18pm today, the governor arrived at the Namadi Azikwe International Airport Abuja.   The governor, who arrived aboard a chattered flight, was received by several top officials of the Taraba State government.   However, contrary to the expectation that the governor would proceed to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a rousing welcome reception from President Goodluck Jonathan, he headed straight to Jalingo, Taraba State Capital, after spending 25 minutes acknowledging cheers from well-wishers at the airport.   Prior to his arrival, there have been mixed speculations about the state of health of Suntai. While many speculated that the governor situation was critical, PDP leadership held a contary view.   It would be recalled that Suntai was invol

After expressing her desires to be the first woman to win the Big Brother grand prize since Zambia's Cherise did so seven seasons ago, Dillish has done it for all of Africa's women! The gorgeous Namibian started her Chase race as the proverbial underdog and was labeled everything from lazy to a pampered princess. As the Chase rolled on however, Dillish quickly emerged as a very strong contender for the Chase title and won her fellow Housemates and Africa over, with her quirky, accented alter ego, aptly titled Princess Dillish. The Namibian made sure to stay away from trouble and coasted through the Chase by taking her place behind the scenes. While her fellow Housemates got themselves into hot water, fighting and gossiping their way to what they hoped was the top of the mountain, Dillish remained grounded and maintained cordial relations with her fellow Housemates. The only time the Namibian got herself in a spot of trouble was when she and her good friend,

The Syrian government has warned the US not to launch any military action against the country over an alleged chemical-weapons attack earlier in the week, saying that such a move would set the Middle East ablaze. Saturday’s statement by Omran al-Zoubi, Syria's information minister, came on the same day that US President Barack Obama held a meeting with his top military and national security advisers to explore options to resolve the Syrian crisis. Thousands of people suffered neurotoxic symptoms and 355 of them died following Wednesday’s alleged chemical-weapons attack in Damascus, aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Saturday. The development has put on pressure the US to look into various options on Syria as Obama defined the use of chemical weapons as his “red line” in the crisis. World powers have repeatedly urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to allow UN chemical weapons inspectors to examine the sites where chemical weapons were allegedly used.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson said in Los Angeles he is struggling to stay away from drugs and alcohol. At a news conference to promote ESPN's "Friday Night Fights," Tyson said he has been lying about his sobriety, the Los Angeles Times reported. "I haven't drink or took drugs for six days, and for me, that's a miracle," Tyson, who seemed close to weeping, told reporters Friday. "I've been lying to everybody else that think I was sober, but I'm not. This is my sixth day. I'm never gonna use again." Tyson said he was trying to make amends to trainer Teddy Atlas. Atlas was dismissed in the early 1980s as an assistant to Cus D'Amato, the trainer who discovered and adopted Tyson. Atlas' Wikipedia entry says Atlas, not yet 20 himself, discovered the 16-year-old Tyson had misbehaved sexually with an 11-year-old girl, a relative of Atlas. Tyson said he wants to turn his life around. "I did a

(L-R) Cast member David Oyelowo, director/producer Lee Daniels, cast member Oprah Winfrey, and cast member Forest Whitaker attend the premiere of Lee Daniel's' motion picture biographical drama "The Butler" at Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live Stadium 14 in Los Angeles on August 12, 2013. "The Butler" tells the story of an African-American's eyewitness accounts of notable events of the 20th century during his tenure as a White House butler.

Malawi coach Tom Saintfiet is to report coach Stephen Keshi to FIFA after the Nigeria coach reportedly called him “a white dude who should go back to Belgium.” Both coaches have been arguing since Malawi asked FIFA to move next month’s crucial World Cup qualifier from Calabar for safety reasons. Saintfiet told BBC Sport, “It is unacceptable that any person says these words – it is clear racism. “It is 100% sure that my lawyers will lodge a complaint with FIFA.” The row erupted earlier this month when the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) wrote to FIFA, seeking a new venue for their 7 September, 2013 Group F qualifier away to the Super Eagles – a match which Malawi, who trail Nigeria by two points, must win to progress to the play-offs. Belgian Saintfiet told local media at the time that he was concerned about security because he claims “the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office says it is a no- travel area .” Keshi hit back shortly afterwards, saying “this is whe

A retired Archbishop of Benin Catholic Archdiocese , His Grace, Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu, recently, marked 50th anniversary as a priest. Since his retirement three years ago, the Uromi born cleric has dedicated his life to praying for the Church. On October 26, 2013, His Grace will be marking his 82 birthday. Sunday Vanguard met him last weekend for this interview. He spoke on how he trained over 100 priests in school, the crisis in Benin Catholic Archdiocese, insecurity in some northern states, the acquisition of private jets by men of God, gay priesthood and some national issues. Excerpts: How is life in retirement? We thank God it has been very pleasant, restful as I will like it to be. What motivated you into priesthood? “It is God’s grace. Only God calls and one responds and it is also His help and inspiration that keeps one going. Are you not worried that the Catholic Church is losing its followers to the Pentecostal churches ? We lose some faint hearted