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Tuesday 10 September 2013
Lil Wayne Says Pain Pills Caused Seizures, Ready To Retire [VIDEO]
Lil Wayne appeared on the second season debut of Kate Couric's talk show "Katie" this week, in which he discussed various topics from epilepsy to his upbringing to jail time. But, one of the biggest revelations came when he admitted to abusing pain pills, which led to the multiple seizures he suffered in 2012.
While Weezy attributed "dehydration" and "working too much, no sleep" as the cause, he explained that he was "sorta epileptic"... and that a pill popping addiction was also a culprit.
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Gucci Mane Attacks Rap Peers, Says He Slept With Nicki Minaj [TWEETS]
Following an exchange with Waka Flocka and other Bricksquad associates over the weekend, Gucci Mane continues wilding out on Twitter this week.
On Monday (September 9), the ATL rap star began sending out a series of tweets (and is still going) aimed at EVERYONE -- including T.I., Rocko, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, and Keyshia Cole, among others.
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Apple Sued by 'Breaking Bad' Fan for Breach of Contract
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston in 'Breaking Bad'.
As Breaking Bad enters the home stretch of its fifth and final season, the drama has never been so intense. And it's not just on-screen drama, either.
As GigOM reports, Ohio resident Noam Lazebnik has sued Apple for breach of contract, claiming that he and other Breaking Bad fans have been cheated by only receiving the first eight episodes of the show's final 16 episodes with their iTunes "Season Pass."
Monday 9 September 2013
Eddie Murphy Talk on His Return to Music and the Stage
"All I've been doing is making music," says Eddie Murphy. "I haven't been working on films, haven't been developing movies, or any of that shit." Truth is, though he hasn't released an album for 20 years, Murphy never quit writing and recording songs – he just stopped releasing them. But now that he's "semi-retired" as an actor, Murphy installed a recording studio in his Beverly Hills mansion and got to work. The result is "Red Light," a respectfully received throwback-reggae single guest-starring Snoop Lion, and a new album, 9, due early next year. He jumped on the phone last week for a rare interview to discuss his musical plans, which are likely to include a return to live performances, and an eventual return to stand-up, too.
People seem to like "Red Light."
Yeah, I think people had no expectations. It's always good when they have no expectations.
See Full Interview When You Continue....
Keri Hilson Talks “Riddick” & Clarifies Her Alleged Beyonce Apology Song [PHOTOS]
Keri Hilson got to showcase her acting chops in a small role in the number one film in America, Riddick. In the movie, starring Vin Diesel, Keri plays a prisoner captured by the same group of men who want to take down Riddick.
This role gave Keri a chance to step outside of her comfort zone and really demonstrate what she can do if given the right opportunity. Keri talked to GlobalGrind.com about how Vin had this role written for her, how she did her own stunts, and more.
Keri even goes on to clarify the details surrounding her alleged Beyonce apology song and talks about how finding God and love changed her for the better. Check out the interview below...
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New Music: Ice Prince - I Swear ft French Montana and Shaydee
Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani ups the ante this time around with a fresh joint featuring Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment artist French Montana. The song titled 'I Swear' also features vocals from Shaydee of EME music. Listen to it below and tell us what you think..
Janet Jackson spotted shopping for Hijab in Dubai
Janet Jackson is married to Qatari Billionaire Wissam Al Mana who is a Muslim man so the hijab - the traditional dress for Muslim women - is a must for her. She was spotted shopping for them in Dubai last week...
From Gulf News
Dubai: Janet Jackson seems to be settling into her new role as a dutiful Qatari wife. The pop star was spotted in Dubai on Thursday shopping for abayas at Village Mall along the Jumeirah Beach Road.
According to Gulf News reader Pylene, Jackson, who married Qatari business tycoon Wissam Al Mana last year, walked into abaya boutique Toushih at around four in the afternoon. “She was talking to the shop attendants and picking some of the clothes. She had a companion, another woman, who was dressed in an abaya.”
A person who was present at the store confirmed to that the visitor was indeed Jackson.See more photos after the cut...
DMX Tells Why He Streaked
As we reported earlier, DMX was seen on a Detroit hotel’s camera system streaking around the hallway buck naked!
So what was that all about, you ask? Well, here’s a statement from X’s publicist Domenick Nati
“DMX was a Detroit hotel with his DJ (DJ NonStop) and his road manager (Montana) before his performance with Eve and Lil Kim on August 31st. X and the team were killing time at the hotel before the concert and dared each other to streak in the hallway. No one was aware that security cameras were rolling and it was just a playful dare between friends.” ~Domenick Nati (Nati Celebrity Services)
Brazilian Man to Marry Pet Goat in Devil’s Church (PICTURED)
Aparecido Castaldo, a retired stone cutter from Jundiai, Brazil has decided to marry his beloved Carmella, a goat. Because no Christian minister would agree to perform the marriage ceremony, the two will be wed by a known satanic leader, in the Church of the Devil.
People have married their pets in the past, although in most cases the marriage ceremony was just a symbolic one performed by family or friends. However, 74-year old Aparecido Castaldo, a widower and father-of-seven, apparently wanted to be united with his goat Carmela in a church, by an evangelical minister. Unfortunately, none of the churches he contacted with his unusual request wanted to perform the ceremony, so Aparecido eventually contacted Toninho do Diabo (Tom the Devil), an old friend who just happens to be one of the most famous satanists in Brazil. The wedding is scheduled to take place at midnight, on October 13, at the Devil’s Church, in Sao Paolo. ”Only our church accepted this love between man and animal because we have no prejudice,” Toninho said.
Frank Ocean Wears T-Shirt Dissing Chris Brown
Frank Ocean was seen wearing a shirt with Chris Brown’s face on it with the words “Wanted” and “Stop Domestic Violence” on it.
The beef between Frank Ocean and Chris Brown continues to brew. The shirt Ocean is wearing is an obvious reference to Brown’s brutal assault of former girlfriend Rihanna in February 2009.
Wondering how CBreezy will respond. SMH
Eddie Murphy Drops Video for New Single ‘Red Light’ with Snoop (Watch Video)
Today, Eddie Murphy unveiled the worldwide release of the official music video for his new single “Red Light”, on VEVO from his forthcoming solo album 9.
Featuring Snoop Lion, “Red Light,” showcases Murphy’s smooth vocals and savvy electric guitar skills over a laid back Reggae tune, serving as an anthem to raise awareness of important social changes in light of recent world events.
A press release that was received says, “9 highlights the range of Murphy’s musical talent, which encompasses a wealth of influences that zips across a wide variety of music genres, making 9 a seamless album filled with fearless creativity and innovation.”
And if you’re wondering, Eddie Murphy’s 9 is slated to be released in the first quarter of 2014.
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R. Kelly Announces Release Date For New Album Black Panties[VIDEO]
In an interview with Revolt TV (via Hot New Hop Hop), R. Kelly revealed that his next album will be called Black Panties. His twelfth studio album will be released on November 11.
This is the follow-up to 2012's Write Me Back. The only single so far has been "My Story", which features 2 Chainz and was given a music video.
Tyrese Removes Tattoo Inspired by Ex-Wife
It’s been four years since Tyrese divorced Norma Mitchell, and it looks like he’s further closing that door on his past by erasing her name, which was inked on his finger.
“Finally got my ex name removed from 7 yrs ago from my finger….. The lady at the laser removal place said ‘It’s a stroke of bad luck to put your significant others name anywhere on your body…. Like the kiss death….’ I’m gonna sleep real good tonight,” the actor-turned-singer wrote as a caption on an Instagram photo Friday (Sept. 6).
DMX Caught Running Around Naked in a Hotel [Video]
DMX‘s current existence is more manic than his rhyme delivery, which is no small feat as anyone who’s listened to his songs can attest to. Some new video footage provides another peek into his perpetually helter skelter lifestyle.
For whatever reason, X was caught on video running around naked in a hotel, which provides a full frontal scene not witnessed since his appearance in ‘Belly.’
The rapper pulls down his boxer shorts at the start of the clip, and begins cavorting around the floor as hotel employees attempt to do their duty. He’s wearing nothing but socks and a house arrest ankle brace.
Later in the visual, the ‘Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood’ creator puts on his boxers casually as if running around naked is perfectly acceptable behavior.
TMZ, who obtained the footage, reached out to DMX for a comment about the situation. He answered with a simple, “I’m not ashamed of anything I got.”
Mayweather Jr. Breaks Record With $41.5 M Purse For Canelo Fight[VIDEO]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the world’s highest-paid athlete in recent annual surveys and will be earning a guaranteed $41.5 million for his next fight to help keep it that way.
Mayweather will have a junior middleweight unification fight with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on September 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Sunday 8 September 2013
Eazy-E Resurrected Onstage with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at 2013 Rock The Bells [Video]
The late Eazy-E made his posthumous return at the 2013 Rock the Bells festival in San Bernardino, Calif., Saturday (Sept. 7). The hologram of the Compton rapper performed with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on what would have been his 50th birthday.
Eminem ‘Freaks Out’ On Live TV
Eminem made an extremely rare appearance on live TV Saturday and the result wasn’t pretty.
Going by his given name, Marshall Mathers, the rapper was on ESPN’s Saturday Night Football, interviewed by hosts Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit in the broadcast booth during halftime at the Michigan – Notre Dame game.
With his mouth hanging open, Eminem gazed confusingly into the camera and around the set.
Then it really got weird!
Back To School??? 9ice Opens Up On His Return To The University and Passion for Law
Saturday 7 September 2013
‘Twerk It Girl!’ Nick Cannon Teaches Bethenny Frankel How To Shake Her Booty[VIDEO]
When it comes to the fine art of twerking, Bethenny Frankel may not be giving Beyonce a run for her money but Miley Cyrus could learn a thing or two from the reality-turned-talk-show star.
On the debut episode of her new chat show, Bethenny, Nick Cannon decides to show the former The Real Housewives of New York City star and Skinnygirl mogul how to twerk.
See Video after the cut...
Robin Thicke: I Don’t Know If I’d “Still Be Alive” Without Paula (DETAILS)
Between his hit singles and recent suspicious ass grabbing, Robin Thicke has been under a bit of controversy but he’s showing some appreciation for the woman that has held him down through “thicke” and thin!
In a joint interview with Prestige Hong Kong Magazine, the singer and his wife of eight years, Paula Patton, talk about the ups and downs of their careers and relationship, and how they hold each other down.
Mr.Blurred Lines told the mag:
“I don’t know if I would still be alive in some ways if it wasn’t for Paula. She’s been my rock, my muse, my inspiration and I love her. The whole way.”Awww…
Paula added:
Meek Mill Responds To Kendrick Lamar on ‘Ooh Kill Em’
Meek Mill is on a lyrical warpath! Just a few days after releasing a Cassidy diss song called ‘Kendrick You Next,’ the Philly spitfire unleashes his response to Kendrick Lamar‘s verse on Big Sean‘s track ‘Control.’
On the blistering track ‘Ooh Kill Em,’ Mill jacks the beat from Dr. Dre‘s ‘Forgot About Dre’ and tells K.Dot that he’s the one reppin’ the streets.
“I do it for the streets / You do it for the n—-s with the backpack / I do it for the n—-s on the corner / Tryin’ to make a meal ticket with a crack pack,” he raps.
Lil Wayne Tells Katie Couric Why Dropping Out of High School Was a Good Thing [VIDEO]
Lil Wayne doesn’t do many interviews. But he engaged in a rare sitdown with Katie Couric for the premiere of the second season of her eponymous show (Sept. 9). In this preview clip, Weezy revealed why dropping out of high school was a good thing for him and why it was his own mama who suggested that he do so.
“Not at all,” Weezy said without hesitation when asked if he had regrets about not finishing high school. He quickly followed up that statement by saying that all the young fans need to say in school and that his own kids are finishing high school. What a good dad Weezy is! Plus, it was a nationally syndicated TV interview. He had to qualify his statement and tell his kids that staying in school is cool. It was a cute moment, seeing Weezy-as-dad.
Regarding his own quitting of school, it was Mama Weezy who suggested that her baby not finish high school, since he already had a platinum album out and life was no longer normal. He was forced to arm himself for protection.
Mama Weezy saw her son getting ready for a day at public school and saw him putting a gun — one that she had purchased for him — in his backpack. Realizing that he had to carry a weapon when going to school, she decided at that moment that he was getting his GED.
He also went to college, so the decision worked out for the rapper.
The Late Barry White to be Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be honoring the late Barry White with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept 12 at 11:30 a.m. PDT.
“People can’t get enough of Barry White’s music and even though he passed away many years ago, his songs will live on in the hearts of many,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are honored to have Barry White, his legendary voice and timeless songs immortalized on the Walk of Fame.”
Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and guest speakers Glodean White, wife of Barry White, along with Berry Gordy, will help unveil the star at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard across the street from the Dolby Theatre in the category of Recording. A live stream of the ceremony can be seen exclusively at www.walkoffame.com.
About Barry White
Barry White was an American record producer and singer-songwriter. A two-time Grammy Award-winner known for his rich bass voice and romantic image, White’s greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with his Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring hit soul, funk, pop and disco songs–one of which is the world-renown classic “Love’s Theme.” Worldwide, White had many gold and platinum albums and singles, with combined sales of more than 100 million. “I’ve Got So Much to Give,” his self-produced debut album was released in 1973 on the 20th Century label. The album was an immediate success, becoming the first of four consecutive White albums to top the R&B and POP charts. It included the title track and his first solo chart hit, “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby.” which also rose to No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts as well as No. 3 on the Billboard Pop charts in 1973. Barry White’s All-Time Greatest Hits collects 20 of the two-time GRAMMY winner’s essential songs, including “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” and “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe.”
Kim Kardashian to Join Kanye West on North American Tour
The Daily Mail reports that Kanye West will be joined by Kim Kardashian and their daughter, North West, on part of his upcoming 23 date concert tour.
Kim will accompany West for his tour for his latest album, Yeezus. This will be West's first tour in five years. Kendrick Lamar will appear as the opening act.
According to a source close to the family, "Kanye wants her to be with him on tour."
West's first show for the tour is set for Seattle on October 19.
Rihanna, Taylor Swift Get Entries in Guinness Book of Records
Rihanna and Justin Bieber are among the artists with new entries in the 2014 Guinness Book of World Records. Billboard reports that the following new entries are part of the latest edition, which will release later this year:
First Solo Female with Two Million-Selling Weeks on the U.S. Albums Chart: Taylor Swift (Red & Speak Now)
Youngest Solo Artist to Have Five U.S. No. 1 Albums: Justin Bieber
Youngest Musician with a Music Channel Viewed Three Billion Times: Justin Bieber
Most 'Liked' Person on Facebook: Rihanna
Most Twitter Followers for a Pop Group: One Direction
Tyler Perry Wins ‘Good Deeds’ Copyright Lawsuit
Tyler Perry and his longtime distribution partner Lionsgate got the copyright lawsuit against their film “Good Deeds” dismissed.
The lawsuit came last November from author Terri Vanessa Donald who claimed the film infringed on her 2007 book “Bad Apples Can Be Good Fruit.” According to Donald, she sent Perry’s company a copy of her book years before “Good Deeds” began its production.
Fortunately for Perry, the judge did not feel the similarities between her book and the film was sufficient enough to sustain a copyright infringement claim. Donald was seeking $225,000 in damages and story credit on the film.
Good Deeds, starring Perry along with Thandie Newton and Gabrielle Union, grossed $35 million at the domestic box office.
Donald is a military veteran and one-time aspiring actress. “Bad Apples Can Be Good Fruit” was her first novel.
"I’ve spent an hour daily reading dictionaries in the last 20 years" - Patrick Obahiagbon
You all need to read this hilarious interview with the grammarian and current
Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Patrick Obahiagbon granted to Punch. Excerpts below...
Patrick Obahiagbon, the Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, in this interview with GBENRO ADEOYE, talks about his controversial way of speaking and why he chooses to speak that way
What is your educational background
I am by the grace of the celestial
choir, a legal practitioner, a public administrator, an international
historian and a diplomat. I earned a degree in Law and was called to the
Nigerian Bar as a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of
Nigeria about 25 years ago and I do also have a double-barreled Master’s
degree in Public Administration and in International History and
Diplomacy.
Why do you always speak ‘big grammar’?
I am not really consensus ad idem with
those who opine that my idiolect is advertently obfuscative. No no no,
it’s just that I am in my elements when the colloquy has to do with the
pax nigeriana of our dreams and one necessarily needs to fulminate
against the alcibiadian modus vivendi of our prebendal political class.
Covenant University Updates Student’s Handbook; Bans High Heels, Painted Nails, Face Caps, Jeans, Pencil Skirts… etc
Covenant University has updated its student’s handbook as the 2013/2014 academic session kicks off. The private university annouced via its official website http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng that it has updated its student’s handbook and the new handbook is valid for at least 4 academic year (2013-2017).
Clothing Items banned in the latest updates include High Hells, Painted Nails, Face Caps, Pencil Skirts, sleeveless cloth items and much more...
Woman Forces Man to Have Sex with Her Friend at Gunpoint, Prosecutors Say
COOK COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE — A suburban woman was accused of giving a man she didn't know a ride in River North and then forcing him at gunpoint to have sex with her friend in the back seat.
Cierra Ross, 25, of Olympia Fields, was charged with armed robbery and sexual assault in the July 26 incident, which prosecutors say started in River North when Ross picked up the victim.
The 33-year-old-man was standing in the 400 block of North Kingsbury Avenue about 5 a.m. on July 26 when Ross pulled up and offered him a ride, Assistant State's Attorney Amanda Pillsbury said in court Thursday.
The man hopped in the passenger side. As Ross drove, she pulled out a black revolver, pointed it at the man and "demanded [he] get into the backseat of the car and have sex with [her] friend," Pillsbury said.
The man climbed into the backseat, where an unidentified woman made him take off his clothes. The man was then forced to have sex with the woman, even though he begged her to stop, Pillsbury said.
The man saw "an opportunity to flee" when a pair of headlights came in to view. He ran out of the car wearing only a T-shirt, she said.
The oncoming car was a taxi, and the driver picked up the nearly naked man and took him to his Berwyn home. Pillsbury said the taxi driver also let the man use his phone to photograph the license plate of the car in which he had been attacked.
The women also took cash and credit cards from the man, Pillsbury said. The credit cards were then used at several locations soon after the attack, she said.
Ross, who has been convicted twice of misdemeanor solicitation of a prostitute, was ordered held Thursday after bail was set at $75,000 by Cook County Judge Israel Desierto.
The second woman has not been identified.
Young Jeezy Drops ‘Young’ from Name: ‘I’m a Grown Man Now’
Young Jeezy says he’s dropping the first half of his stage name to reflect his maturity as a “grown man.”
The 35-year-old rapper broke the news during an appearance on MTV’s RapFix Live on Wednesday , when he corrected host Sway Calloway for referring to him by his full moniker.
“It’s Jeezy now,” he told Sway. “I’m grown now. I did enough of that. It sounds good because when I came into the game, that’s what I was and that was my state of mind. But I’m a grown man now. Jeezy. It’s all good. We got a little older now.”
Meet The African Contestants at The 2013 Miss World pageant
TRAGIC: Man Bites Off Girlfriend's Clit While Giving Her Some Head [PHOTOS]
The photo you will find after the cut was reportedly taken at the hospital. A US man accidentally bit off his girlfriend's clitoris while aggressively giving her head. Ouch! How can that even happen?
Dear women, stop piercing down there. This freak accident can happen. See the pic after the cut...but 'viewer's discretion advised'.
Check Out The Winner Of Miss West Africa Nigeria 2013
Miss Adekemi Emmanuel is the winner of Miss West Africa Nigeria 2013/14.
A graduate of computer science from ondo state, she won the coveted
crown on 17 of August in Asaba and she will represent Nigeria in Cape
Verde.
Her pet project is on roll off malaria and helping the vulnerable children. The pageant was organised by Dsinatra entertainment.
More pics of her after the cut...
Friday 6 September 2013
Beyonce And Husband Jay Z Reveal Beach Bodies On Her 32nd Birthday Celebration (PHOTOS)
Thursday 5 September 2013
15-Year-Old Boy Builds $3.5 Million IT Company In Just 3 Years
A 15-year-old high school student has turned his tech start-up into a multi-million-dollar enterprise in just a couple of years - without even taking any time off class.
Jaylen Bledsoe of Hazelwood, Missouri, founded Bledsoe Technologies, an information technology consulting company, when he was just 12 years old.
Since then, Bledsoe Technologies has grown into a global enterprise worth around $3.5 million, KTVI-TV reports.
The start-up, which now has about 150 contract employees around the world, helps companies with website design, graphics and other technology consulting services.
At age 15 and considered a millionaire, Bledsoe says the guiding principle to his success is his willingness to take risks.
'There's nothing you can do as a minor that will shoot you down for too long,' he told KTVI-TV. 'Because you're young, you can always jump back up and keep going.'
Listen: Eddie Murphy Releases New Reggae Song
Eddie Murphy is making a musical comeback. He released a new reggae song entitled, “Red Light” featuring Snoop Lion. This is the first single from Murphy’s upcoming album, 9, according to his verified Twitter account. Now this should be interesting….
Tell us what u think of Red Light? Hot or Not?
Lil Kim & Tiffany Foxx Blast Lil Wayne On Twitter
Lil Kim and Tiffany Foxx responded via Twitter after Weezy dissed Lil Kim about her plastic surgery on a song.
Via Vibe.com:
Somewhere on Lil Wayne’s Dedication 5 mixtape, the Queen Bee spotted a diss aimed her way. “Changed the face of my Rolex, shout out to Lil’ Kim,” Weezy rapped, nodding to Kim’s numerous facial alterations. Aside from promising some new music, she wasted no time in taking to Twitter to let him know she wasn’t having that.Via BlackAmericaWeb:
D*mn you Lil Wayne. A verse from from the rapper on his recently released mixtape “Dedication 5″ has reignited the beef between he and Lil Kim.
Kimmy Blanco was offended by her name being mentioned on Weezy’s song “Columbia.” “Change the face on my Rolex, Shout out 2 Lil’ Kim,” he rapped.
Kim took to Twitter, to vent and tweeted the rapper:@LilKim
Bwahaha!!! That was real cute homegirl @Lil’Tutu
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Ice Prince, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage Nominated For Mobo Awards 2013 [Full List]
Award winning artistes Ice Prince, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage have all landed hot spots in the just released Best African Acts nominations at the Music of Black Origin MOBO Awards 2013.
The acts will go head to head with other best selling African artists: Spoek Mathambo from South Africa, Mafikizolo from South Africa, Bombino from Niger and Fuse ODG from Ghana.
The lists of nominees for the 2013 MOBO Awards are…
Exam Malpractice: Culprits To Spend 5 Years In Jail
The federal government of Nigeria stated that on Wednesday that going foward, school certificate examination offenders would spend 5 five years in jail or pay the fine of N250, 000.
This decision which was the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan followed the approval of an enactment Act to amend the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Act.
The Minister of Education, Prof Ruqayyat Rufai who disclosed this while briefing journalists after the FEC meeting together with the ministers of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu; Environment, Hadza Mailafia and information, Labaran Maku noted that the approval was to give effect to the revised convention of WAEC, 2003 in Nigeria.
She had tabled a memo before the Council, seeking approval for the enactment of an Act to amend the WAEC Act, CAP W4, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004 to give effect to the revised convention of WAEC, 2003 in Nigeria.
The 2004 Act, which is to be amended is empowered to take disciplinary action against those who have committed both the offences and penalties for illegally using examination papers and leakage of examination papers, etc.
Section 19(1) of the Act reads in part as follows: “such candidate shall not take or be allowed to take or continue the examination, in addition, he shall be prohibited from taking any examination held or conducted by or on behalf of the Council for a period of two years immediately following upon such contraventions and if a candidate aforesaid has already taken any papers at the examination, his result there from shall be cancelled.”
In addition, the candidate may be prosecuted and if found guilty shall be “liable on conviction to a fine of N2,000 or imprisonment for a term of five years or to both such fine and imprisonment.”
20 (2) reads: “the penalties contained in this sub-section (a) may be imposed whether or not a prosecution for an offence under section 20 or 21 of this Act has been brought or is being conducted or contemplated and (b) shall be in addition to such other penalties as a court may impose upon conviction for an offence under the aforesaid section 20 or 21.
“WAEC was established in 1952 following the acceptance of the Jeffery Report by the then colonial governments in Gold Coast (Ghana) , Nigeria, Sierra Leone and the Gambia and later joined by Liberia in 1974.The Council further directed the Ministry of Justice to take further necessary action on the subject.
ASUU Strike: FG releases N30bn to ASUU, says it has met ‘almost’ all their demands
The Federal Government on Tuesday claimed it had met almost all the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities after releasing an additional N30 billion to the union.
Gabriel Suswam, Chairman of the National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (NEEDS) assessment implementation committee for universities, said that the Ministry of Education would disburse the fund to the various universities for the payment of lecturers’ allowances.
While appealing to ASUU to shelve its industrial action, Mr. Suswam frowned at the union’s claims that the earlier disbursement of N100 billion by the government for infrastructures in the universities was done without consultations.
Last week, the ASUU leadership expressed concerns that a clear procedure for assessing the funds by the universities is yet to be defined.
Nasir Fagge, ASUU President, had insisted that only the provision of N500 billion would meet the immediate needs of the universities.
“We observe that the Committee is so far mentioning only N100 billion. If the implementation is to be related to the funding requirements in the 2009 ASUU/FGN Agreement and the January 2012 MoU, what is due for 2012 and 2013 is N500 billion, not N100 billion,” Mr. Fagge had said.
But Mr. Suswam said ASUU was carried carried along in the entire process where N100 billion was agreed.
“ASUU participated in all the meetings where it was agreed to raise N100 billion, which has already been distributed to all the universities,” said Mr. Suswam, Governor of Benue State.
“In fact, the president of ASUU nominated one Dr. Baffa, who is very resourceful. He did all the work, and presented the criteria for distribution of the money which is based on the population of each university,” Mr. Suswam added.
The Benue State governor added that after drawing up the draft, the Committee sent the document to ASUU for their perusal.
“Instead, they wrote me a letter accusing the committee of insincerity. The councils are the ones that would verify what we are owing, go and ask them, ASUU said no, that unless we put N92 billion on the table,” Mr. Suswam said.
Mr. Suswam said that governing councils, and not his committee, would be responsible for awarding contracts in the universities, adding that the lecturers’ strike has assumed a political dimension.
He Laid It On Thicke: Blurred Lines Singer Kissed, Groped & Told Butt Grab Blonde, ‘I Want To Get You Into Bed!’
It sounds as if the lines might be a bit blurred in Robin Thicke‘s marriage to Paula Patton.
Lana Scolaro, the 20-year-old stunner who was seen in a risque fan pic with the pop singer that went viral, dishes details to Life & Style about the raucous time they spent with one another at a nightclub party following the MTV VMAs last month.
She said the hunky singer hit on her at a pal’s party weeks earlier, and while she initially rebuffed his advances because he’s married, he put to rest her ethical concerns, saying his wife is “chill.”
Scolaro said, “I don’t think he cared what [Paula] thought … I was with him the whole night … his hands were everywhere.”
She said the post-VMAs fun continued when she joined the couple for a party at a suite the Greenwich Hotel.
“I went to the bathroom, and when I came out he was standing there,” Scolaro told the magazine. “He turned off the lights so no one could see us, and he started making out with me. He was grabbing me. He was like, ‘I want to get you into bed!’”
The two did not do the deed however, she told the magazine, as they kept getting interrupted by other party-goers, though Robin gave her his number and said they’d rendezvous when he’s back in the Big Apple for Fashion Week this month.
Robin and Paula have a 3-year-old son named Julian, who appears in the video for Robin’s new single, Give It 2 U.
Rihanna Spotted Wearing Gold Necklace Believed to Be From Ex Chris Brown—See the Pic!
It looks like Rihanna may have ex-boyfriend Chris Brown on her mind.
The "Diamonds" singer stepped out in NYC last night wearing the gold Christian Lacroix necklace that's widely believed to have been a gift from Brown. RiRi looked casual yet chic while sporting the glamorous jewelry paired with sneakers, blue skinny jeans, a black sweater and sunglasses with a black beanie.
RiRi sported the same gold necklace on Christmas Day 2012 when the couple spent the holiday enjoying a Lakers game together in L.A.
A few weeks prior to their Christmas Day outing, Rihanna shared a topless photo of herself wearing the gold necklace on Instagram with the caption, "He told me ‘you better not give it away.'"
And prior to that, RiRi stepped out for a December Nude fragrance appearance in L.A. wearing the same choker with an elegant white ensemble.
One thing's for sure: Rihanna really loves that gold necklace!
Terrence Howard's alleged suicide threat
Terrence Howard’s ex-wife reportedly accused the actor of threatening to commit suicide during a heated argument.
The 44-year-old Iron Man actor officially got divorced from Michelle Ghent in May after she claimed he assaulted her.
In court documents reportedly obtained by TMZ, Michelle alleges the pair were involved in a violent dispute in a Toronto hotel room April 2013 during which he allegedly put an X-Acto blade to his wrist after she confronted him about cheating.
“Ghent claims Howard also pretended to hang himself with a belt - and told her, "I'm just thinking if I should kill you first before killing me,’” the website claims.
The Oscar-nominated star’s former spouse claims he continued to allude to suicide in a series of text messages in the days after the purported incident.
“In one, Terrence allegedly said he wishes he ‘wasn't such a coward and that I had the courage to finish what should have been accomplished in the abortion clinic 44 years ago,’” TMZ claims.
In another SMS, the actor allegedly apologises and says he plans to seek treatment for “his addictions and emotional instability.”
Michelle was reportedly granted a temporary restraining order against Terrence last month after filing court documents in which she accused him of assaulting her seven days after they tied the knot in January 2010, and on multiple occasions since then.
Terrence accused Michelle of macing him during one of the alleged altercations and denied threatening Michelle in countering legal documents, the website reports.
Their divorce was finalised two weeks after the alleged brawl in Toronto.
Terrence has not yet publicly commented on the latest allegations.
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