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Saturday, 26 January 2013

Nigeria: Priest Gives Reasons For Rape

A Nigerian Anglican priest has blamed indecent dressing by ladies and the lack of the fear of God, for the increasing cases of rape.

The priest at St Luke Anglican Church, Akwakuma, Owerri, Rev. Ogechi Ofurum, said a God fearing man would regard any woman as his biological sister and not be motivated to rape her.

Although they have lived side by side for many years, residents of some neighbourhoods in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital appear to be getting tired of the brothels in their areas.

In fact, a recent pronouncement by the state government that it intends to rid residential areas of brothels has fuelled the silent feud.

Adenrele Edun, the weird on-air personality, works with the South Africa-based Channel O. The weirdo simply called Denrele who will be 30 years old on June 13, tells Saturday Beat what makes him tick.

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has said contrary to reports, it has not pulled out of the Christian Association of Nigeria.

According to the CSN, the source of the alleged “pull out must have spoken of his opinion.”

The Communications Director of CSN, Rev. Fr. Ralph Madu, in an interview with The PUNCH on Thursday, said the alleged pull out was false.

He said, “The Catholic Church has not pulled out of CAN. We have not pulled out. We have so many states where our bishops are chairmen.

The former UK-based Nigerian stand-up comedian-turned pop singer, Tunde Ednut, was a year older last Sunday. He told Saturday Beats, “Bachelorhood and skirt chasing has become a bore to me. I want to settle down with a God-fearing, responsible, caring, loving, respectful, hardworking woman who in all ways will be totally devoted to me first and foremost, then, our children. And one of the greatest qualities she must possess before I commit my heart in her hands is, she must be very creative in bed.”

RIHANNA’S got the bends — and she’s only in the sea up to her ankles.

The pop megastar, who is not averse to getting her kit off, posed in a sensible swimming costume for an ad selling Barbados to tourists.

Fast rising female rap artiste, Eva Alordiah, talks with ADEMOLA OLONILUA about her hit track, ‘High’, family, sex and drug abuse among youths

2face Idibia has revealed that he is working on three albums, which will all be released in 2013. In an interview with YNaija this week, he spoke on his upcoming marriage, the music industry and many more.

Two Nigerians have been arrested by Thai police for running a global marriage scam, posing as US Marines in Afghanistan and preying on hundreds of widows and single women, after worming themselves into their hearts.

Bangkok Post reported online that the country’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested the two Nigerians alleged to have defrauded about 20 million baht($670,000) from scores of Thai women through a global marriage scam in which they pretended to be US marines.

Her name is Mojisola Sowode but she’s known as Coco Ice. She is a fiery rapper, singer and dancer. Her accompanying music video for If U Don’t Know brought her to limelight, though her debut single Get Nutty, featuring the then relatively unknown May D in year 2005 signposted the duo as rising stars.

Stop us if you've heard this before: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are at odds with each other.

Insiders tell TMZ that Kim is fed up with Humphries' dragging out their divorce case and now she's demanding the Brooklyn Nets' power forward foot her entire legal bill.

San Francisco football fans looking to have an all-time day and night one week from Sunday may find themselves hampered by a Super Bowl alcohol ban.

Mayor Ed Lee is pushing to limit liquor sales before the Super Bowl February 3.

A gang of elite British Army soldiers who smuggled drugs and guns into the UK has been jailed for a combined total of almost 50 years today.

Trooper Lemar Loveless, 26, masterminded the operation to bring a cache of guns, ammunition and £70,000 worth of cocaine through the Channel Tunnel loaded into the back of BMWs.

That mysterious "not for publication" Princess Diana photo that surfaced earlier this month has sold to a buyer - one who wishes to remain shrouded in mystery as well.

A real estate investor from San Diego, Calif., purchased the Princess Diana photo for $18,000, according to the New Hampshire auction house RR Auction.

The black-and-white image shows a young, pre-princess Diana Spencer lounging with her friend Adam Russell, a few years before she was married.

Months after the celebrated public marriage proposal to celebrity singer-cum-jewelry designer, Davina Achema, by her heartthrob, Eric Nwadinobi, the Kogi State-born diva is finally set to tie the knot on Saturday, March 30, 2013, by noon at Niteshift Coliseum, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

Ehiziojia Okoeguale, 25, has emerged as the second ever winner of the MTV Base VJ Search competition, beating Ada Ogunkeye and Kemi Owatemi, to the ultimate prize.

BURT REYNOLDS: HOSPITALIZED Intensive Care Unit After Catching the Flu

Burt Reynolds is being treated in the intensive care unit at a Florida hospital ... after coming down with a nasty case of the flu.

According to Burt's rep ... Burt, like everyone else in the country, caught that nasty flu bug that's been going around ... and was coping with the symptoms for several days.

William Tell may no longer be the most famous Swiss person in history ... 'cause Tina Turner says she's renouncing her U.S. citizenship to become a full-fledged citizen of Switzerland.

Eighty two years old Juju Highlife veteran, Fatai Olagunju, aka Fatai Rolling Dollar, spoke with P.M.News Entertainment Café about being rumoured dead, music, women and other issues

How many times have you been rumoured dead?

About six times, I m not bothered by such because I’m used to it and that shows that I will live long.

At 82, you are very energetic, what is the secret?

Just in case anyone forgot, Jennifer Lopez proved she's still bootyful last night.

Mother of six Angelina Jolie is reportedly pregnant again. Well, according to a supermarket celebrity news tabloid report she is, so you know what that means:

There's no way Angelina Jolie is pregnant again.

Children loved her. Her music videos enjoyed generous airplay. She travelled all over the world and parents wished their wards could be Chichi of Africa.

But just like some of her contemporaries, Tosin Jegede and Ijeoma Mouka, the University of Lagos, History graduate faded off the scene at a time when much was expected from her. Her excuse? Things took a different turn after a failed record deal.

Reggae Artist is a shadow of his former self, the once handsome looking, bubbly fellow is now in a pitiable condition. He is now mentally unstable and sources say he is already in rehab but from a recent report, the little patience crooner is not getting any better. He was spotted last Friday at Ogba, Ikeja Lagos clutching his guitar, staggering with a cigarrette in his mouth, murmuring incoherent words.

Snoop Lion just got the MARLEY FAMILY SEAL OF APPROVAL ... because Bob's son Rohan tells TMZ the reggae legend would've totally supported Snoop's Rastafarian rebirth.

A 39-year old Nigerian woman has burnt a girl’s thighs with hot iron after accusing her of stealing her N1,000 at Oshodi area of Lagos State.

The woman, Mrs. Kudirat Isekolowo, who lives at Igbehinadun area of Oshodi, said she did not know what came over her when she carried out the act.

Jennifer Lopez admits she's a "hopeless romantic."

And while the gal certainly loves her time with boyfriend Casper Smart, the 43-year-old star is quick to point out she's also simply taking it day by day.

An unlucky 38-year-old mother in Akenfa area Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Mrs Elimiyegha Werinipre, was burnt to death while trying to rescue her 7-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, from a fire that consumed their home on Tuesday night.

Though the cause of the inferno is yet to be ascertained, neighbors disclosed that the fire started in the early hours of the day.

A contingent of nine former American Idol contestants have come together to plan a lawsuit against the Fox hit, accusing it of a racist conspiracy to enhance ratings.

Queen Latifah may not like to park legally, but she sure does have a sick ride.

She previously claimed she felt 'handcuffed' to Kris Humphries because he refused to divorce her.

But it seems Kim Kardashian's cuffs are set to stay on a little longer, as the basketball player has reportedly turned down a $10million offer to settle their case.

According to RadarOnline.com, Kris, who is asking for an annullment on the basis of fraud, refused to accept the monetary payment in order to bring their lengthy divorce battle to an end.

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), announced a new price cap of N4.00 per message for all domestic off-net short messaging service with effect from February 5, in the first regulatory intervention of the year to bring down the cost of SMS.

Domestic Workers: Driver, houseboy arrested over schoolboy kidnap

The Nigerian police command in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria has arrested two persons in connection with the kidnap of two-year old school boy, Emmanuel Alonge.

Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, arrested the driver of the Alonges, Mr Gabriel Olajubu and the houseboy, Stephen, who were suspected to be the brain behind the kidnap of the boy.

We all know Lance Armstrong looks good in skin-tight gear, but how about bedazzled Spandex and a spray tan? We may never know.

Armstrong has been asked "several times" over the years to do ABC's Dancing with the Stars, show sources confirm to E! News. Each time he has declined.

In a WhoSay photo posted by Gerard Pique, we see the little one's feet and his Nikes, adorned with the child's name and the simple, appropriate caption: "Milan's feet!"

Upon close examination, you can even spot the tyke's medical ID bracelet...

Nollywood producer, Charles Novia, who is notorious for his feisty utterances, has this time around taken a swipe at Nigerian radio and TV On-air-personalities.

Novia, whose autobiography is still causing ripples, declared that most of them are “fake-accented elephants”, but reserved praises for a few, who he said are representing the country well.

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor has reconciled with president of the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima.

There are no easy routes to success, they say. Who would imagine our darling on screen was once a waiter?

Joseph Benjamin is one of the most attractive faces in Nollywood. He has charmed his way into the hearts of many with his good looks and acting skills.

When it rains, it pours: two California book buyers are apparently suing Lance Armstrong over claims that he peddled "fiction" as an autobiography.

Rob Stutzman, a former communications adviser for Arnold Schwarzenegger, filed a complaint January 22 in federal court in Sacramento, Calif.

He says he wouldn't have bought “It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life” had he known the truth about Armstrong’s involvement with doping.

Rapper Consequence has claimed that Kanye West was having an affair with Kim Kardashian while she was in a relationship with American football star Reggie Bush.

The 35-year-old music producer, who was once signed to Kanye's G.O.O.D Music record label, made the allegations while appearing on a radio show with his girlfriend Jen The Pen.

The musician, who is no longer speaking to Kanye, even claimed that he drove Kanye to hotels to meet up with the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star.

A security guard is hospitalized in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, after accidentally discharging his weapon and shooting off his own penis.

The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian reports that the unnamed 33-year-old man was carrying a .38 caliber handgun in his pocket. It went off, hitting him in the groin.

It looks like former member of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bunny Wailer and a bunch of other real rasta men are not feeling Snoop Dogg’s latest decision to change his name to Snoop Lion and embrace the Rasta lifestyle.

[VIDEO] Nicki Minaj: Tells Contestant “I Want to Skin You and Wear You” - Worst Compliment Ever!

We all know that international superstar, Nicki Minaj can be a bit eccentric, but during Wednesday night’s airing of American Idol she gave the scariest compliment ever given in the history of the show.

RIHANNA courts more controversy as she smokes another suspicious looking roll-up in a Twitter pic.

The Diamonds singer posted the pic of herself, apparently smoking a joint backstage at the rehearsals for her world tour.

The first flyover bridge in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, commissioned by the state governor, Mr Ibikunle Amosun.

This will be the first bridge to be constructed in the entire state since its creation in 1976.

The four-lane overhead bridge begins at the end of Lalubu road and opens into the newly expanded lane Ibara-Totoro road.

The Nigeria Police has come out to announce the death of five people in an attack by Islamists in Maiduguri, yesterday.

Two witnesses, who asked not to be named, said they heard cries for help at around 2:30 a.m. from a house in the Jiddari Polo area of Maiduguri and later saw five dead bodies with what looked like machete wounds.

May D has joined the league of new fathers in the entertainment industry, after his girlfriend, Debola delivered a baby boy some minutes ago.

The singer, Akinmayokun Awodumila, announced the good news via micro-blogging, Twitter. When he posted: “I just had a sure baby boi”.

[VIDEO] Faith Evans: Wants Biggie’s Murder Solved and Talks About Her Relationship With Lil’ Kim

As rough as recounting the situation probably is for her, Faith Evans has spoken up on the passing of her ex-husband, Christoper “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, and where her relationship with Lil Kim is presently.

According to reports on SOHH (via Rap-Up), Faith fully believes that the person responsible for ending Biggie’s life will be caught one day. Evans talked about the fact that LAPD isn’t cooperating on solving the murder case, and that paying lawyer fees just will not help.

When Wendy Williams brought up the “love triangle” involving her, Biggie, and Lil Kim, who Faith caught in bed with her husband, a surprising response was given.

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