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Psquare, Uti Nwachukwu, Yvonne Nelson have been nominated for the 2013 edition of the African Oscars Awards. The event is slated to hold on the 14th of September at the Warner Theatre, Washington DC, USA and its organized by Nollywood and African Film Critics, USA. Below is the full list of the nominees for various categories: DIASPORA CATEGORIES Best film in Diaspora 1. Le Silence Pure 2. Page 36 3. One Night in Vegas 4. Boys Cry 5. Unguarded Best Drama Diaspora Film 1. Turning Point 2. Page 36 3. Boys Cry 4. Unguarded 5. One Night in Vegas Best Screenplay Diaspora Film 1. Turning Point 2. Page 36 3. One Night in Vegas 4. Boys Cry 5. Unguarded Best Cinematography Diaspora Film 1. Turning Point 2. Page 36 3. One Night in Vegas 4. Black Money 5. Le Silence Pure Best Actor in leading role Diaspora Film 1. Igoni Archibong-Turning Point 2. Pascal Atuma- Secret Past 3. Egbi Perez-Page 36 4. Montel Swaray-Temperamental 5. John Dumelo – One Night

The Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has debunked reports made public by some sections of the media that his deputy, Alhaji Ali Olanusi was about to be impeached. Mimiko, who gave the clarification while speaking with journalists in his office stated that there was no iota of truth in the report that the State House of Assembly was about to impeach the deputy governor on account of ill health. Mimiko explained that he was disturbed, when some of his friends in the diaspora called him that they heard the news on the British Broadcasting Corporation, (BBC). In his words: “As I am talking to you now, Alhaji Ali Olanusi remains the deputy governor of Ondo state and there is no plan to impeach him”. Also commenting on the development, the Chairman of the State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Honourable Oyebo Aladetan said the report must have originated from the imagination of its source because there was no time such motion was discussed at the Hous

Chelsea star Mikel Obi will join the Super Eagles tomorrow ahead of a friendly against hosts South Africa in Durban. Mikel, who has been busy with his club’s pre-season build-up in the USA, said he will leave London for South Africa last night. “I will be in South Africa on Tuesday morning because I will leave London Monday night. It will be an interesting game for both sides as we have World Cup qualifiers coming up soon,” Mikel told MTNFootball.com He played a pivotal role when Nigeria won a third AFCON title in South Africa in February. Meanwhile, Elderson Echiejile was one of the early birds in South Africa ahead of this Mandela Challenge match as he flew into the country on morning. The Sporting Braga of Portugal star said on his official website www.elderson3.com that Wednesday’s match venue Durban reminds him of his first goal for the Eagles against Mali in the semi-final of the AFCON. He also said he remembers the beautiful 85,000-capacity Moses Mbhida Stad

A judge in the US has ordered a baby’s first name to be changed from Messiah to Martin, arguing that the only true messiah is Jesus Christ, reports say. The parents of seven-month old Messiah DeShawn Martin had gone to court in Tennessee over his last name. But Child Support Magistrate Lu Ann Ballew ordered the first name changed too, local broadcaster WBIR-TV said. Last year more than 700 babies were named Messiah in the US, according to the Social Security Administration.

police officers and airport workers are being questioned over suspected acts of looting during this week's fire at an airport in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Investigators said some of the acts had been caught on security cameras. Items stolen included cash and alcohol. The cause of Wednesday's fire at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has not yet been determined. President Uhuru Kenyatta has ruled out terrorism but warned those responsible would be punished. Seven police officers, including an inspector, are being questioned over suspected looting. One investigator told the AFP news agency: "It is embarrassing because some of them concentrated on looting instead of raising alarms. "We're questioning all of them. Police officers, immigration staff, civilians who work in other areas and even taxi drivers." The suspects could appear in court on Monday, Kenya's Daily Nation newspape

Jos - The Plateau Police Command on Wednesday in Jos said it had arrested a 17-year-old minor who allegedly killed her husband over his sexual demands. The minor allegedly killed Lawal Bala, 26, in his sleep on their matrimonial bed on July 8. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Chris Olakpe, said the police had also arrested some suspected criminals. The minor, who spoke from the police custody, told newsmen that he was sleeping with me six times in a day. "I kept complaining to him that I could not stand his sexual urge but he refused to listen to my plea; no family member was ready to help me, so I did what I did." She said that she regretted killing him, but that she thought that was the only option left for her to free herself from the pains she was passing through. According to her, I have realized my mistake and have repented of my sin; all I want is for the authorities to allow me to go home. The suspect said she was already two months pregnant for her

Abuja – Several politicians in Lagos hailed the House of Representatives’ approval of independent candidature for future elections. These politicians include former Governor Donald Duke of Cross River. The politicians feel that the approval would strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and promote the right of an individual to vote and be voted for. The House of Representatives approved independent candidacy on July 24 during by voting on the report of its Ad-hoc Committee on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution. Duke described the lawmakers’ decision as a step in the right direction. He said that America was doing same, and that Nigeria needed to take any steps that would deepen its democracy. The former governor, however, advised that the initiative should be properly implemented to make it a success. "Before you qualify for standing in an election, you must have a certain number of people to endorse your candidature. This will prevent elections from being flooded with candida