HOPE'S BLOG: March 2014

Monday, 24 March 2014

Boko Haram claims Giwa barracks attack in new video

By: Unknown on 15:18

Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for an attack on a key military barracks in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, in a new video obtained on Monday by AFP that warns of further bloodshed, including against civilians.

Adichie wins US National Book Prize

By: Unknown on 15:15

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has won the US National Critics Book Prize for her novel Americanah.

The writer’s work tells the story of a Nigerian woman who moves to the US to pursue a college education.
In 2008, her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, won the UK’s Orange Prize and Purple Hibiscus was longlisted for the Booker Prize four years earlier.

Rita Dominic VS Monalisa Chinda: Who’s a better role interpreter?

By: Unknown on 15:14

Diva, Rita D, as she’s fondly called by admirers also studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt and graduated in 1999. She started her career as a child featuring in many school plays and stage drama as well as Children’s TV shows. In 1998, a year before graduation, she starred in her debut movie, A Time to Kill. To date she’s starred in over 100 movies.

Carol King: Nudity not big deal

By: Unknown on 15:13

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Actress, Carol King, made her television debut in I Need To Know, a drama series, sponsored by UNFPA and directed by Lloyd Weaver. In this interview with The Entertainer, the mother of three and Tinsel star talks about her life and the industry that brought her fame.

Nkem Ike: Day I seduced a man

By: Unknown on 15:12

It all started on a lighter note. But as the interview with the fast rising Nollywood star, Nkem Ike progressed, the actress broke down in tears when, unaware that she was dead, the reporter asked about her mother. To Nkem, her late mother was all that she had. And 10 years after her death, she still misses her and always feels like talking to her.

Calabar Carnival comes alive at Abuja Bantaba

By: Unknown on 15:11

Carnival Calabar will showcase to a select audience at the 4th edition of Abuja Bantaba, the meeting event for travel professionals on April 25.
Cross River State has led the tourism promotion business in Nigeria using the Carnival as it’s pivot, drawing participation from all over the world thus establishing the carnival as a must watch event in Africa. For most people who cannot go to Calabar in December, Abuja Bantaba offers the opportunity to see this world famous spectacle outside of Calabar.

Good parental value is key to transformation –Zack Orji

By: Unknown on 15:09

There is a consensus that Nigeria is at a crossroad. Nigerians, and non-Nigerians alike, agree that the country is a far cry from what it should be. They say the country is in coma and needs a shot in the arm to rouse it to take its rightful place.

Good parental value is key to transformation –Zack Orji

By: Unknown on 15:09

I’ll never go nude! I’ll never go nude!

By: Unknown on 08:44

Beauty and brains aptly describes fast rising actress, Belinda Effah. The native of Cross River State, who hit Nollywood in 2005 on the set of a soap opera, Shallow Water and who later made a mark in the 2006 edition of Next Movie Star (NMS), a TV reality show dedicated to discovering and nurturing acting talents, is a graduate of Genetics & Bio-technology and she’s also a drop dead beauty!

Onyeka Onwenu Denies Assaulting Woman

By: Unknown on 08:39

The National Centre for Women Development, Abuja has said its Director-General, Onyeka Onwenu, did not use her security personnel to assault a businesswoman, Mrs. Olajoke Adesipe.
A statement by the Head, Press and Public Relations, NCWD, Mrs. Etore Thomas, on Wednesday alleged that it was Adesipe who assaulted one of the centre’s security operatives.

Ben Ark And Ese Walter Wedding Holds March 29th In Abuja

By: Unknown on 08:38

All is now set for the white wedding of Ben Ark ,the cool FM On Air Personality who is getting married to Ese Walter, another On Air Presenter at one of the hot FM Stations in Abuja.Ese who revealed the controversial scandal that involved the Pastor of wave making COZA Church In Abuja had her traditional wedding some weeks back. In an exclusive interview with CKN Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, Ben Ark

12 Northern Governors Blame Goodluck On Boko Haram In US

By: Unknown on 08:36

WITH top U.S. government officials, including President Barack Obama’s National Security Adviser, Ms. Susan Rice, who was presiding, the issue of Boko Haram, 2015 elections and corruption among the Nigerian political elite became a hot debate at the White House earlier last week.

Dora Akunyili Writes CKN Says I Am Well And Ready For National Conference

By: Unknown on 08:35

In the past few months, there have been rumours and counter rumours on the true state of health of former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof.Dora Akunyili.

Several reports had it that Akunyili was struck by a life threatening ailment.

The reports further stated that the former DG of NAFDAC is bedridden and that all hope is lost on her recovery.

1000 Worshippers Escape Massacre In Jos On Sunday

By: Unknown on 08:35

Security agents in a church in Jos, Plateau State, on Sunday prevented an attack on worshippers by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.

The gunmen were said to have targeted the church located at the Rantya low cost area of Nyago Gyel district in the Jos South Local Government Area. They had descended from the hills and were about to launch the attack when a member of the church’s security team spotted them.

Secondary School Student Stabs Friend Over Girlfriend

By: Unknown on 08:33

Please what do secondary school children know about dating? Anyways, here it is; On Wednesday, March 19, a student of Holy Michael Secondary School, Ikirun, Osun State stabbed his friend/school mate with a broken bottle during a clash over a junior secondary school female student.

The student who stabbed his friend, was one of the students from Akinorun Grammar School, Ikirun, who were merged with mission school as a result of the school reclassification programme by the state government.

14 Condoms Filled With Cocaine Was Sent As A Package To Vatican

By: Unknown on 08:33

The 14 condoms filled with cocaine was sent to Vatican

A parcel containing 14 condoms filled with cocaine which was addressed to the Vatican was intercepted by German customs officials.

Newspaper Bild am Sonntag said that a box packed with 340 grammes of cocaine valued at €40,000 were seized at the international airport in the eastern city of Leipzig in January.

Why Governor Rotimi Amaechi Stormed Out Of Paul Okoye's Wedding

By: Unknown on 08:32

Governor Rotimi Amaechi couldn't understand why the event had not begun by 2pm when it was billed to start by 12pm. ||Photo: Kolapo Olapoju

As an invitee, Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi was present at Paul Okoye and Anita's traditional marriage ceremony which held on Saturday. Unfortunately, he left the venue barely 30 minutes after he arrived.

Arrest Of 2 Pastors For Beating A Fellow Pastor

By: Unknown on 08:31

Two pastors in Jalingo, Taraba state yesterday were arrested for reportedly teaming up with some church members to beat up a fellow pastor to a state of unconsciousness at Nukkai area.

Wickedness: Newborn baby found abandoned in soakaway pit in Ogun (PICTURED)

By: Unknown on 08:29

A newborn baby, who was dumped in a septic outlet in Ogun, has been rescued after reportedly crying for almost 24 hours.
Residents of the Surulere community in the Olomore area of Abeokuta, the state capital, discovered the baby in the soak away after his cries were first heard by members of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church in the area during a vigil.
The church members however thought no ill of the situation and carried on with their business. The baby was later discovered after its crying became more intense during the day
The Telegraph reports:

Is Dbanj dating Genevive? See what He said.... (Watch)

By: Unknown on 08:29

The Kokomaster himself, D’banj, appeared on the Tim Westwood show where he finally cleared the air about his relationship status.
When asked if he is currently dating any Nollywood actress, he said “no!” vehemently, shutting down rumours of a possible rekindled romance with Genevieve Nnaji.

Should I Leave My Boyfriend Because My Pastor Asked Me To Leave Him?

By: Unknown on 08:27

I'm in a relationship with a man that I love so much and vice versa. This man does everything and anything you can think of for me. We both make each other happy. Since the day me and this guy started dating I knew what happiness was, he tells me all sorts about how he’s happy that am in his life and that he wants us to spend the rest of our lives together etc.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 ‘Ended’ In Indian Ocean- Prime Minister Says

By: Unknown on 08:26

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has told reporters today that, the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 "ended" in the Indian Ocean after British investigators concluded their search. According to the investigation, the missing plane is deep inside the sea, and could be located between now and tomorrow morning. Today makes it two weeks and two days that the plane has been declared missing.

Become a website & graphics designer in just 4 Saturdays in April

By: Unknown on 08:25

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Primate Ayodele's prophecies for D'banj, Davido, Okonjo-Iweala

By: Unknown on 08:24

Why are all these prophets now prophesying about celebs? I thought it was government officials and situations in the country? Anyway, Primate Ayodele, the head of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, (pictured right) whose predictions are said to always come to past, recently shared his prophecies for 2014 and mentioned Davido and D'banj.

Skin Tags – now you can get rid of them!

By: Unknown on 08:24

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Fast rising music star Cynthia Morgan

By: Unknown on 08:23

I know what y'all are thinking but that's not what I mean...:-). I mean that she looks like a totally different person now...:-). Way cuter...!

Adokiye Stuns In New Photo

By: Unknown on 17:26

Bizman Caught Pants Down Having Sex With Student In Benue

By: Unknown on 17:25

19-Year Old Kenyan Lady Infects More Than 300 Men With HIV As Revenge

By: Unknown on 17:00

Lipstiq reports of a Kenyan woman who has admitted that she has infected over 300 men with the HIV virus on purpose and she said she’s doing it in revenge for a man who had unprotected sex with her while she was drunk, and passed the virus on to her.

Meet The 67-Year-Old Grandmother Who Looks 37 And Says Her Beauty Secret Is Semen

By: Unknown on 16:58

Meet 67-year-old grandmother, Stella Ralfini, who claims her youthful looks are attributed to having facials made from sperm.

She revealed her beauty secret on YouTube and calls it the ‘Semen Mask’. She claims to have discovered the technique 30 years ago after asking a stunning woman in India the secret behind her good looks.

The one-of-a-kind anti-aging treatment apparently dates back several generations.

Why I Didn't Abort Clarence Peters"-Clarion Chukwura Reveals

By: Unknown on 16:53

Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwura and music legend, Sir Shina Peters are the parents of popular music director, Clarence Peters. Clarion is said to have taken care of Clarence on her own, without Shina Peters help. Clarence started relating with his father only 5-years ago.

In a new interview with The Nation, Clarion said she had the opportunity to abort him initially, but she didn't. Read why she made the decision to keep him below:

13 Things The Bible Forbids (That You’re Probably Guilty Of Doing)

By: Unknown on 16:52

Eating A Ham Sandwich

Lunch time?
Leviticus 11:7-8 reads:

And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.
Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.

Jim Iyke finally Opens Up About His Marriage Proposal To Nadia Buhari

By: Unknown on 16:50

Few days ago there was news and pictures of nollywood actor Jim Iyke proposing to ghanian actress Nadia Buhari who happens to be his girlfriend, since then The controversial marriage proposal made by the actor is still making news.
After the news broke Nadia Buhari went on twitter to deny this, Following Nadia’s denial of having a real engagement with Jim Iyke, the actor has opened up himself , saying that everything is about people’s perception.according to him people can believe whatever they want to.
See his comment below:

wana go big in the music industry?..Meet the Starmaker,the man who promotes Nigerian Music, the likes of Sean Tizzle,Ice prince, Kcee, Iyanya etc

By: Unknown on 16:49

They call him the Star maker. Wanna be a Big Star? then you've met the right man

Name: Rude Boy
Contact: 07033101410
Pin: 331A8BC8

see more pics below:

damn..so sweet..check out .Actress Juliet Ibrahim Flaunts Killer Shape

By: Unknown on 16:48

The sexy mother of one shared this photo online and pictures tell a thousand words, so now we can see why she called herself 'African Kim Kardashian'

Actress Patience Ozokwor. narrates her story and gets emotional..."I Miss My Husband"-

By: Unknown on 16:47

Popular actress, Patience Ozokwor who is known for her very tough roles in movies showed a softer side in this new interview with Sun. The 56-year old actress...(who doesn't look 56 even for a second!) shared the story of her husband, her inlaws and her love for kids which drove her to adopt 5 more children in addition to her own biological 3 kids. The interview showed that Mama G, as she is popularly called, is an entirely different person from the roles she portrays in movies. Read the interview below:

awww so sweet.. Meet Tiwa's Lovely brothers

By: Unknown on 16:46

Tiwa Savage is currently in London and she’s definitely spending quality time with her family. The singer shared these photos on Instagram, showing her and her brothers.
“London night out with my guardian angels #IloveMyBrothers #babysister #turnup #feelinggood #family #live #myheart #happy” she wrote.
See another photo below:

Waje's Daughter Turns 15; See Pic Of Her Birthday Cake and Pics with AY

By: Unknown on 16:44

Waje's daughter, Emerald turned 15 today, and the excited 33-year old mum posted the beautiful shout out above. Happy birthday to her!
See more pics of Emerald after the cut

Temperatures plunge as warm spring weather makes way for snow and freak hail storms in wintry blast

By: Unknown on 16:39

A week of warm spring sunshine came to an abrupt end today as parts of Britain woke up to snow and freak hailstorms.
Icicles formed, sheep shivered and residential areas were battered as snow fell in the north while hailstones lashed parts of the south on what is officially the first weekend of spring.

Blind couple who fell in love after their GUIDE DOGS became an item are now married

By: Unknown on 16:38

A besotted blind couple who married yesterday have told how they fell in love - when their guide dogs also became an item.
Claire Johnson, 50, first fell for Mark Gaffey, 51, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, when her pet Venice got friendly with his pooch Rodd at Guide Dog Training classes in 2012.
The two dogs became inseparable and soon their owners, who are both registered blind, soon realised they were head over heels for each other too.

School boss 'put rat poison into water supply of a neighbouring nursery in a twisted bid for business'

By: Unknown on 16:37

A nursery boss has been arrested after 76 children were hospitalised and two died from drinking water contaminated with rat poison at a rival business.
Police believe a row between two kindergartens in China's Yunnan province could be the reason for the poisoning at the Jiajia kindergarten, which rocked the small township of Shuanglongyin on Friday.

Lady Gaga new video for single G.U.Y.

By: Unknown on 16:32

Lady Gaga shows some skin in racy new video for single G.U.Y. complete with a Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills backing band

By: Unknown on 16:31

She's taken inspiration from others before so it's little wonder Lady Gaga would choose a muse for her latest music video.
The 27-year-old, who claims to be all about the art, released the Grecian themed video for G.U.Y. on Saturday just a day after teasing the production on the Today show.
The artist put out all the stops in the nearly 12-minute long motion picture, which was filmed at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California.

It's a boy!' Ciara and fiancé Future confirm their happy news as they celebrate baby shower with a blue-themed garden party

By: Unknown on 16:29

Ciara has finally confirmed what everyone already suspected: she's expecting a boy.
The mom-to-be shared photos from her baby shower on Saturday - featuring plenty of blue decorations and a gorgeous two-tiered cake with blue icing and a matching blue pram, the words 'baby love' spelled out in sparklers above a 'Baby Wilburn' nameplate.

Now France says it has satellite images of objects that could be from missing flight MH370 as photo taken by a New Zealand search team emerges and police seize plane crew's bank data

By: Unknown on 16:27

France today provided Malaysia with satellite images of objects that could be from a passenger jet that went missing more than two weeks ago.
It is the latest word of such images that officials are hoping will help solve one of the world's great aviation mysteries, after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing with 239 people on board.

15-year-old girl 'shot dead by male friend' in East London house as three boys aged just 15 and 16 are questioned by police

By: Unknown on 16:25

Tragic: Shereka Marsh has been named by police as the victim of the shooting in Hackney Wick, London

This is the 15-year-old girl who is believed to have been accidentally shot dead by a male friend in an East London home.
Shereka Marsh, a student at Urswick School in Hackney, was attacked in a house in Hackney Wick just before 4pm yesterday.

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