Censor Board Delays Release of “Half of a Yellow Sun” in Nigeria

The Nigeria Film and Video Censorship Board, (NFVCB), has refused certifying the widely publicized and internationally acclaimed film, Half of A Yellow Sun which has been premiered in Nigeria.

The adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel is being stopped from getting into the market reportedly due to parts in it that tend to whip up tribal sentiments, especially on issues that led to the Nigerian civil war. Reports say “with the Boko Haram insurgency and the Adamawa State governor’s outburst, the NFVCB is living up to its billing.”

So, right now the film promoters are making frantic efforts to remove the offensive sections and get the film approved.

We Were Attacked By Fulani Herdsmen Not Robbers-- Mamuzee Speaks Out

Three days ago, Singing duo Mamuzee twins were attacked by armed robbers on Gwagwalada road in Abuja by unknown gun men..Now, they claim the men were not robbers but Fulani herdsmen..This is what they told Daily Post

“We saw death before us, but Oluwa was involved. Incidentally,we dropped our singles, titled ‘Oluwa is involved’ that day, so I see the handiwork of God in our escape. He spared my life and that of my brothers. Our kid brother was also with us in the car, so you can imagine the tragedy that would have befallen our family. But we thank God because HE was truly involved.
 I just doubt, like the ongoing investigation has shown if those attackers were just armed robbers. If they were armed robbers, they should have demanded for our phones, car, money or any other thing, but they didn’t demand for anything of such.

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We were on our way from the Immigration office and when we got to that spot, some men invaded us from the bush with touch-lights like they were policemen, but frankly, they were Hausas. I can say this any time; they were actually Hausas. They asked us to stop, pointing guns at our car from all directions, and my twin brother shouted ” they are armed robbers” So, I slowed down and flashed the car headlamp. I later realized that they were up to something else when they approached us, and were not even demanding for anything. I could see that they were targeting to just shoot, so I accelerated, and in the process, they started shooting at us, but to his glory, we were very fast.

 However, when we had gone a few kilometres from where the incident happened, we saw blood all over our bodies. At first, we thought we had been shot, so we were rushing to the hospital. We also informed some security men at a checkpoint close to the place, and they were heading to the place while we were rushing to the hospital.”

We thank God because when we got to the hospital,(Kelina Hospital in Gwarinpa) we were told that no bullet penetrated. Bullets only greezed my neck and that of our kid brother’s shoulder, but didn’t penetrate. We also had some bruises, but we have been treated. Right now, we are home, and we can’t stop thanking God. Our appreciation to God in our latest song appears like a premonition of the incident. We than Him.” (Agbo)

President Jonathan Set To Solve HND/BSc Dichotomy

If information emanating from the Presidency is to be believed, then the age long issue of dichotomy between Higher National Diploma, HND, and Degree holders will soon be over.

According to the supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a committee, headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Pius Anyim, to address the challenge.
The minister made this statement on Thursday while he was addressing chairmen of Governing Councils of Federal Polytechnics and Federal Colleges of Education in Kaduna.
It was also learnt that the SGF and members of the committee met with Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, last week to resolve the dichotomy.
 
* Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike promises an end to HND/BSC dichotomy

It is not uncommon for HND holders to be discriminated against not just by private employers but also by various level of the Nigerian government.
When they are employed into government ministries, fresh HND holders are recruited to Level 7 while fresh BSc holders are recruited to Level 8.
One of the cardinal demands of the striking polytechnic lecturers is the removal of the dichotomy between the two categories of graduates.
The Minister also claimed that other demands have also been resolved and called on the chairmen of the Governing Councils of Federal Polytechnics and Federal Colleges of Education to assist the federal government by deploying their relevant skills towards resolving the lingering strike action of the lecturers.(Naij.com)
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See what Tonto Dikeh Wore To A Wedding

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh was among the many celebrities that attended the wedding ceremony of former Governor of Oyo State’s son, Olamiju Alao-Akala and his newly wedded wife Hadiza Okoya.

The actress and singer was donned in an outstanding jumpsuit made from the couple’s ‘Aso-ebi’ material.

Her beautiful outfit was styled by celebrity stylist Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky's Signature Styling.

Tonto who rocked a short blonde hair to the event, adorned her beautiful backless (show back) piece with gold accessories and clutch to match.

Her beautiful flawless matte makeup with luscious Lilac lipstick, highlighted with a peach colour , gave Tonto an irresistible makeover.

No doubt, Tonto is unarguably one of Nigeria’s most beautiful celebrities.

Yvonne Nelson Finally Finds Love Again?

Obviously, Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, has a knack for Nigerian guys. But the question is, are there no hot guys capable of winning her heart in Ghana?

This is because the actress, who visits Nigeria frequently for movie shoots, seems to have developed a thing for Alex Ekubo after a love-gone-sour affair with Iyanya.

Yvonne, who was in bed and in the arms of Ekubo during a movie shoot in Nigeria, took to her Instagram page and wrote, “In bed…onset…with this hotttttie @alexxekubo. Why am I still single? #secondary virgin!"

Although sources claim both Yvonne and Ekubo are having a secret affair, this may not be true as we don't see such ever happening between the two.

Popular Nollywood Actor Dies

Popular actor, Chris Nkulor has died barely a month after news hit the internet that he was in need of about N6million for a kidney surgery. Chris gave up the ghost some hours ago.

From information gathered, his friends were still trying to raise the amount needed for his surgery at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching hospital Ile-Ife, Osun State before death snatched him away.

The veteran actor had gone underground, unknown to many that he was silently suffering from a kidney ailment. His recent picture drew sympathy as he was a shadow of his former self. Chris has acted in many movies, which made him popular.

The movie industry in Nigeria called Nollywood has witnessed deaths in recent times. In February 2014, an actress in Rivers State died during childbirth, while in March, another actress in Rivers State also died.

Tonto Dikeh Warns P-Square Against Splitting

Star actress, Tonto Dikeh, warned the P-Square brothers of the grievous consequences of break-up. Tonto advised Peter and Paul Okoye to handle their problems maturely, stating further that their wives must play important roles in resolving the issues amicably.

The controversial actress disclosed that splitting may destroy their brands and careers. “When you break up, your whole identity is shattered. It is like death,” Tonto noted.
“The love of twins is undisputed, Paul and Peter. You have been together for years, making great songs like Senorita, Do me, Story, More than a friend, Omoge mi, Busy body, Alingo, Personally, Testimony; the list is endless! Why break it up now?

“Please learn. Two heads are better than one. Mrs Lola and Anita, they say a woman makes a home. This is the time to show the world that both of you are women with great substance, which I believe you are,” Tonto further said.

According to reports, some of the reasons Peter wants out of the group is that his brothers do not respect his wife.

Mercy Johnson & Chika Ike React To Reports Of Being Enemies

There were rumours making rounds that top Nollywood actresses Chika Ike and Mercy Johnson Okojie were at war with each other over respect issues.

                                         Mercy Johnson and Chika Ike

According to the report, Mercy doesn’t like Chika because she doesn’t respect her as a top actress while Chika was said to be sad because the ban on Mercy was lifted.
The movie stars took their twitter accounts to joke over the report, saying Mercy's daughter Purity would be the referee during their fight.

Mama Purity @realmercyj

@chikaike babe i hear say we dey fight o,i don buy my boxing glove o.oya #bellringing round 1 lol

8:41 AM - 22 Apr 2014

 

chika ike @chikaike

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@realmercyj. My gurl for life I hear am too ooo. me sef go buy my boxing glove oya mke purity be d referee LOL. #round2

8:47 AM - 22 Apr 2014 

 

 

Mama Purity @realmercyj

@chikaike lol u ma gurl 4life.its our mönth of laughter.they cant change it.purity sends her luv.i dey come fancy nancy o

9:17 AM - 22 Apr 2014 

 

chika ike @chikaike

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@realmercyj. Amen swt. Kisses to purity my love. May God continue d works in ur life..see you on set** mwah***

9:28 AM - 22 Apr 2014

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Who Should Pay For The Date, The Man Or Woman?

We all know that it's usually the guy who pays whenever he takes his companion out. But the question is, who really should pay for the date?

Recall that some girls get disappointed whenever their boyfriends can't take them out probably because they're broke. But still, they need to honestly consider that men can run out of money too, as boyfriends are not money machines that has endless cash. The same also applies to some guys who get annoyed when their girlfriend can't take them out.

I think when going out on a date, it is best to let the person who has money at that time pay the bills and on the next one, the other person foots the bills.

Such responsibility shouldn't rest on the shoulder of one person. That's a bit unfair, though, sometimes, it's the person's choice. That's just for me though, what about you?

Second Coming Won't Happen As Jesus Made Drunk Promise - Vatican

According to spokesperson for the Vatican, Cardinal Giorgio Salvadore, the second coming of Jesus, the only son of the God, may not happen now after all.
Cardinal Giorgio Salvadore has officially announced that this years 1,981st anniversary is to be the Vatican’s last in regards to waiting for the Lord to return to Earth. But he urged followers to still continue with their faith, regardless of the news.
Cardinal Salvadore said, "We just feel Jesus is not coming back by the looks of it. It’s been ages like. He’s probably flat out doing other really good things for people somewhere else."
In chapter John 14:1-3 of the Bible, Jesus promised his disciples that he would come again: "There are many homes up where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with Me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly."
Cardinal explained Jesus’ broken promise saying that he was probably drinking wine at the time when he made the comments. "Having the ability to turn water into wine had its ups and its downs. We all make promises we can’t keep when we’re drunk. Jesus was no different," added Cardinal Salvadore.
The church said it will now focus attentions on rebuilding its reputation around the world, but will keep an optimistic mind for the savior’s second coming. (Naij)
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