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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...

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 allegedl...

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...

Senator Andy Uba, former Special Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, was yesterday declared winner of one of the parallel primaries organised by the PDP to pick its candidate for the November 16, 2013 governorship election in Anambra State. Former students leader, Tony Nwoye polled 498 votes in the other primaries, followed by Senator Nicholas Ukachukwu with 378 votes. Uba, according to the result declared after the election conducted by the Kenneth Emeakayi faction recognised by the party’s national secretariat polled 645 votes, followed by Emma Anosike with 110 votes. Jerry Ugwoke got 86;Patrick Ugbomah -89;Mike Okoye -22;Ugochukwu Okeke -20;Alex Obiogolu -17;Mrs Josephine Anenih -3;Walter Okeke -2;and Tony Nwoye -1. The result was announced by the Returning Officer, Dr. Kenneth Enemuoh. The election was supervised by a delegation led by Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State. With him were Sen. Ndoma Egba and Gombe State Governor Dankwambo. It was almos...

So, Ben Affleck, the BAFTA-winning actor and Oscar-winning director and screenwriter, has been cast as Batman in Warner Bros' forthcoming Batman and Superman blockbuster . Perhaps the most surprising thing about the announcement is the amount of apparently genuine surprise it has generated: Warner Bros’ decision makes perfect sense, both commercially and creatively. Ever since his move into directing with 2007’s Gone Baby Gone , Affleck’s acting career has also been gaining momentum, to the point where he is now one of the more reliable leading men in Hollywood. In the last four years, he has brought his own brand of broad-chinned, morally clouded gravitas to everything from thrillers such as Argo and The Town, which he also directed, to Terrence Malick’s meditative romance To The Wonder. And after bringing a clutch of awards to Warner Bros with Argo last year, his stock at the studio could hardly be higher. A successful blockbuster l...

Who says they can’t sneak a kiss or 2 before the European summer leaves us all? Actress Ini Edo and her boo boo special, Philip Ehiagwina are off to to the bright lights of Europe for a romantic getaway . Their itinerary includes 3 exotic destinations, with London, Paris and Monaco to get their love. Ini Edo dropped photos on Instagram, of them both, and Banky W , who coincidentally was on the same Arik flight to London. Ini Edo got married to Philip in November 2008.

Prominent lawyer and human rights activist Mike Ozekhome SAN was kidnapped with his driver last night Friday August 23rd along the Benin-Auchi road in Edo state. Edo state commissioner of police Mr Foluso Adebanjo said four policemen were killed following the attack on Mr Ozekhome. The kidnappers are yet to contact his family or business associates.

MANCHESTER (AFP) – Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed that Wayne Rooney could start Monday’s Premier League showdown with Chelsea despite being regularly linked with a move to the London club. Rooney, who has been the subject of two failed bids from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, has been suffering from hamstring and shoulder injuries. But the 27-year-old came on as a second-half substitute in last weekend’s opening win at Swansea, setting up goals for Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck. “Wayne has recovered and has a good chance of starting,” Moyes said. Earlier Friday, Moyes reaffirmed United’s stance that Rooney will not be sold to Chelsea. Mourinho has suggested he will make a third bid for the England international following Monday’s game at Old Trafford. But when asked if there had been anything further on Rooney’s future, Moyes said: “We have said it haven’t we? It is still the same message.”

It was 45 years ago today that civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed by an assassin’s bullet in Memphis. The world has changed greatly since 1968, but King’s message survives intact. King was in Tennessee to help support a sanitation workers’ strike. At the age of 39, King was already an internationally known figure. Starting with the Montgomery boycott in 1955, King had led a series of nonviolent protests against discrimination. When King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, at the time he was the youngest Peace Prize winner ever, at the age of 35. His acceptance speech in Norway included the famous statement, “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant.” King also donated his prize money of $54,123 to the civil rights movement.

Suspected Islamist militants killed 44 people when they attacked a village in northeast Nigeria earlier this week, emergency and security sources said on Friday. The assault on Demba village was close to Baga town in northeast Borno state, which was a stronghold of Islamist sect Boko Haram until a military crackdown in mid-May pushed many militants into hiding or across the Cameroon border. The attack happened on Monday but details are only just emerging because the area is remote and phone lines have been cut off by authorities to disrupt Boko Haram’s activities. The sect wants to impose Islamic law in Nigeria’s north, and, alongside other spin-off Islamist groups, has become the biggest threat to stability in Nigeria. “They set houses ablaze, shot people and even slit some people’s throats,” an emergency worker told Reuters, asking not to be named to ensure his safety. A local security source confirmed the death toll. The defense headquarters did not respond to a...