2014-01-19 ~ CODED Issues

Saturday, January 25, 2014

#CODED-ish Gist::Yvonne Okoro, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Jackie Appiah, Majid, Ken Attoh, Chris Attoh Others Nominated For 2014 AMVCA.(Full List)

Yvonne Okoro's first self-produced movie Contract came up for mention too many times on during the unveiling ceremony of nominees for the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Lagos.Other Ghanaian nominees on the night include Frank Rajah Arase, Chris Attoh and Brother Ken Attoh, Shirley Frimpong-Manso (Ken's wife of Ken), Pascal Manfo, Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel.
The announcement was made during AfricaMagic's 10th Anniversary celebration event which took place tonight at the Landmark Village in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event was jointly hosted by Vimbai Mutinhiri and Lawrence Maleka, and IK Osakioduwa.With 27 categories in total, the AMVCAs this year include 9 categories where viewers have the power to select the winner by voting via SMS or online at www.amvcaawards.dstv.com. The winners in the other technically focused categories will be selected by an expert panel of judges.
FULL List of nominees:

BEST MAKE-UP ARTIST
Elayne Okaya – Nairobi Half Life
Olabimpe Cole – Lekki Wives
Alex Gakumo – Sumu La Penzi Episode 1 Season 1
Michael Wawuyo – The Felistas Fable
Rehema Samo – Siri Ya Mtungi
Israel Moses – A Wish
Rosemary Obika – Redemption

BEST COSTUME DESIGNER
Adeola Ramonu – Adebola Omo Oba
Doreen Estazia Noni – Siri Ya Mtungi
Catherine Kibugi – Sumu La Penzi Episode 5
Ruth Ndulu Maingi – Lies That Bind Episode 2 Season 2
Chiemela Nwagboso – The Kingdom

BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER
Don Izuchukwu Anozie – Brother's Keeper
Godwin Daniel – Living Funeral
Ifeoluwa Balogun – The Benjamins
Mohamed Zain – Nairobi Half Life
Eric Aghimien – A Mile from Home

BEST VIDEO EDITOR
Ben Nugent & Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja
Austin Faani Ikechukwu – Battle For Wealth
Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Contract
Chucks Madu Success – Oga On Top
Jack Esterhuizen – Love Games Episode 25

BEST SOUND EDITOR
Sola Awoponle – Ilari
Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja
Jordan Riber – Siri Ya Mtungi
Carl Raccah – Journey to Self
Maurice Kings – Murder at Prime Suites
Paul Apel – Blue Flames

BEST ART DIRECTOR
Barbara Minishi – Nairobi Half Life
Ken Attoh & Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Contract
Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Adams Apples Miniseries Part 1 & 2
Kyle Quint – Siri Ya Mtungi
Frank Rajah Arase – The Price

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
James Michael Costello – Last Flight to Abuja
Christian Almesberger – Nairobi Half Life
Idhebor Kagho – Living Funeral
Imoh Umoren – Have A Nice Day
Themba Masondo – Taxi Ride

BEST WRITER (COMEDY)
Jigi Bello – Flower Girl
Jahmal Holland – Still Standing
Ohis Udofia – Kuti's Career Palace
Patrick Onyeka – The Place
Seun Arowojolu – Squatterz

BEST WRITER (DRAMA)
Shirley Frimpong-Manso & Hertey Owusu – Contract
Patrick Yaadar & Andy Boyo – Off The Hook
Akpor Kagho – Living Funeral
Fatima Jabbe – Battered
Pascal Amanfo – Single and Married

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (HAUSA)
Yasin Auwal/Umar K/Mazugal – Wana Gari 1 & 2
Hafizu Bello – Bakin Kishi
Abba Muko Yakassai – Habib
Nasir Sa'ad Gwangwazo – Ruwan Jakara
Mikail I. Bin Hassan – Kurman Gari

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (YORUBA)
Afeez Eniola – Arinnakore
Mercy Aigbe – Komfo
Abdulrasaq Abdullahi – Edidi
Olatunji Akeem Balogun – Aye Kooto
Olatunji Akeem Balogun – Mufu Olosa Oloko

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (SWAHILI)
Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life
Jordan Riber – Siri Ya Mtungi
Ann Hamberger – Nina
Njoki Muhoho – Mama Duka
Musa Venerable Mziba – Vagabond

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Dr Gilbert Chigbo – The Deadwood
Sonia Maingi – Tumanka Goes To School
Peter Murimi – Matatu: My Life, My Art
Peter Murimi – Guardians of the Wild
David Campbell – Shamba Shape Up

BEST SHORT FILM
Vincent Moloi – Berea
Amarachukwu Onoh – Mother Tongue
Amil Shivji – Shoeshine
Walter 'Waltbanger' Taylaur – The Wages
Enuma Chigbo – The Deadwood

BEST TELEVISION SERIES COMEDY / DRAMA
Grace Kahaki Munthali – Prem Episode 2
Catherine Phiri – Love Games Episode 6
John Riber – Siri Ya Mtungi
Paul Igwe – The Benjamins
Benson Akindeju – Nowhere To Be Found

BEST MOVIE DIRECTOR
Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja
Tosh Gitonga – Nairobi Half Life
Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Contract
Udoka Oyeka – Living Funeral
Frank Rajah Arase – Price
Amil Shivji – Shoeshine

BEST MOVIE 2013
Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja
Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan – Living Funeral
Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh – Contract
Michelle Bello – Flower Girl
James Omokwe – Awakening
Votable categories:

BEST NEW MEDIA – ONLINE VIDEO
Stacey Mc Dermott & Neville Ossai – Jungle Jewel: The Short Film (1A)
Mark Kaiyare – Deceit (1B)
Stanlee Ohikhuare – Kpians Premonition (1C)
Dorothy Ghettuba & Oyunga Pala – Next Big Host (1D)
Amarachukwu Onoh – Mother Tongue (1E)

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Juma Rajab Rashid – Siri Ya Mtungi (2A)
Majid Michel – Somewhere in Africa (2B)
Hlomla Dandala – Contract (2C)
Majid Michel – House of Gold (2D)
Tope Tedela – A Mile from Home (2E)

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Stephanie Wilson – Living Funeral (3A)
Veronica Waceke – Higher Learning (3B)
Nse Ikpe-Etim – Journey To Self (3C)
Nkiru Sylvanus – Kiss And The Brides (3D)
Ivie Okujaye – The Volunteers (3E)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Valerie Kimani – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (4A)
Jazmyn Batchan – Still Standing (4B)
Liz Ameye – Living Funeral (4C)
Nancy Handabile – Love Games Episode 7 (4D)
Tamara Eteimo – Desperate House Girls (4E)
Bikiya Graham-Douglas – Flower Girl (4E)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
David Mulwa – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (5A)
Ian Mbugua – House of Lungula (5B)
Desmond Elliot – Finding Mercy (5C)
Bimbo Manuel – Torn (5D)
Chris Attoh – Flower Girl (5E)

BEST MOVIE (DRAMA)
Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja (6A)
Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life (6B)
Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan – Living Funeral (6C)
Frank Rajah Arase – The Price (6D)
Frank Rajah Arase – Groom's Bride (6E)
Chris Eneaji & Jumafor Ajogwu – Murder at Prime Suites (6F)

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Hlomla Dandala – Contract (7A)
John Okafor – Return of Sheri Koko (7B)
Osita Iheme – The Hero (7C)
Osita Iheme – The Fighter (7D)
Chinedu Ikedieze – The Hero (7E)

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Funke Akindele – The Fighter (8A)
Funke Akindele – The Hero (8B)
Funke Akindele – The Return Of Sheri Koko (8C)
Mary Ogbonna – Clinic Matters (8D)
Jackie Appiah – Cheaters (8E)
Yvonne Okoro – Contract (8F)

BEST MOVIE (COMEDY)
Uche Jumbo – Lies Men Tell (9A)
Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh – Contract (9B)
Elvis Chucks – A Wish (9C)
Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Fighter (9D)
Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Hero (9E)
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By: Unknown On 6:11 AM

#CODED-ish Gist::Elikem In Court Over Odartey Lamptey’s DNA Scandal

According to Citifmonline.com an Accra High Court has adjourned to January 22 the case involving former Black Star midfielder Nii Odartey Lamptey and his wife.
The case was on Tuesday January 14, 2014 heard in Chambers at the Cocoa Affairs court room 14. Nii Odartey Lamptey who is the owner of Glow Lamp International School headed to court to seek divorce after over 20 years of marriage.
This became necessary after Nii Odartey Lamptey conducted DNA test and discovered that the three children he has fathered all his life are not his biological children.
Few weeks before Christmas, it will be recalled that there was an allegation from a highly placed source in an interview with XYZ News saying that Odartey Lamptey caught Elikem flirting with wife on three different occasions in their matrimonial home.
Both Nii Odartey Lamptey and Elikem Kumordzi were in court together with family friends and sympathizers.

Odartey Lamtey and his wife, Gloria Lamptey
It would be recalled that Elikem reacted to some revelations made on Thursday, November 28,2013 on rumour segment "Akika kika" on Okay FM's drive time program "Ekwanso dwodwo" hosted by Abeiku Santana. The program alleged that Elikem had been having a secret affair with the footballer's wife even before he went into the Big Brother house in May last year.
He flatly denied the claims, suggesting the equation doesn't add up, and even went ahead to throw a jab at those spreading the rumors calling them "fools".
He sent his reaction via social media on twitter punching holes into the allegations; he adds that he must be some "gangster" of gigantic proportions to achieve that.
"So fools. Do the math. Even if I was with sam1 for 5 years how am I the father of a 10yr old. Kwasia. means I was 15. Den am gangster. Lmao.", Elikem tweeted. He has refused to make any further comment on the issue after his reaction on twitter.
Now that the case is in court and Elikem has made an appearance, only time will tell if Elikem is indeed innocent of the allegations as he claims.
Source: Eugene Osafo-Nkansah/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana.

By: Unknown On 6:05 AM

#CODED-ish News::Charterhouse Brings “GH Entertainment Awards” This Year

On Sunday 12th January, 2014, host of the only Sunday radio entertainment programme – Flex on Pluz in Ghana, Samuel Atuobi Baah, asked the PRO of Charterhouse, Mr. George Quaye, if it's true they have plans of birthing another award scheme called Ghana Entertainment Awards.
"Yes it's true we shall be organizing another award scheme called GH Entertainment. It's actually something we conceived two years ago but we were still putting the pieces together behind the scene. God being so good, GH Entertainment Awards shall come off this year hopefully before the first quarter of the year ends.
"We shall be launching it before this month – January ends and after that, more details of the award would be made public or available to the media. What would be so different from this award and Ghana Music Awards?
"Well unlike Ghana Music Awards, Ghana Movie Awards, Radio and Television Personality Awards, and the other awards which are specialty awards, GH Entertainment Awards is an award scheme designed to award people in all the different sects of our creative arts industry."
"We shall be awarding players in music, movies, broadcasting, Art writing, event producers and directors, painting, graphics, a little sport and others," George Quaye intimated.
Indeed, this award promises to be one with a broader scope compared to all the award schemes we have in Ghana.

By: Unknown On 6:02 AM

#CODED-ish News::Cult Group Wrecks Havoc, As Police Recovers Corpse Inside Bush-Viewers Discretion Advised.

Men of the Imo State Police Command recorded another giant stride in a renewed war against criminal activities when it uncovered the corpse of one Madukalu Okechukwu of Umuevu Ekwereazu in Ahiazu Mbaise in a near by bush arresting 4 suspects in connection with the murder and stealing of 2 children.
The police command paraded the suspects who were involved in the child stealing of Onyebuchi Anyanmelechi aged 3yrs and Chinedu Anyamelechi aged 1 yr and seven months and the murder of the deceased while sleeping with her woman friend with her three children.
According to the paraded suspects whose names are Ojinnaka Igbokwe aged 24 yrs from Okponkume in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Okechukwu Uchenna age 23 yrs from Ahazo Umudim Ahiazu Mbaise, Ebuka Onyegbunna age 19yrs from Okirika Ekwerre Ahiazu, Mbaise and Wahirine Inabehen age 20yrs of Okirika Nweke Ahiazu as they forced themselves into the room apartment of Chidinma Anyamelechi Okporkume in Ekwereazu armed with dangerous weapons raping her and murdered her man friend.
The commissioner of police CP Mohammed Kastina who led the operation whirlwind team told journalists that the two children were later rescued at Umuezegwu in Ihitte Uboma LGA, while the corpse of Madukalu was found in the bush.

By: Unknown On 5:53 AM

#CODED-ish News::Akon Sued For Duping An Egyptian Singer

Akon has been served with a lawsuit by an Egyptian singer, Tamer Hosny for allegedly failing to appear on the singer's single he spent so much money producing. According to the new lawsuit filed this week, Rapper Pitbullditched the song as well thanks to the Konvict star.

The famous Egyptian singer claims, after spending hundreds of thousands to produce the single, Pitbull and Akon, who were supposed to sing along inexplicably, vanished. Hosny says he paid Akon a whopping $300K for both singers to sing on his new hit, Arabian Knight.

According to TMZ, 'Akon delivered the track but according to the lawsuit, in return for the $300K ... Akon and Pitbull were supposed to appear in the "Arabian Knight" music video ... but Pitbull was a no show."

Tamer claims Akon promised to deliver Pitbull for the shoot, so it's his fault and he's on the hook. He adds that it's double the disaster because he had to pay $100K for cameras and crew the day of the shoot - all for nothing.

We are still investigating why was Pitbull not sued but it's going to be a thug of war if Akon doesn't return Hosny's $300,000.

And as they say, Middle Easterners are just the wrong peeps to mess with!

By: Unknown On 5:48 AM

#CODED-ish News::Deadlier Than AIDS: Scientists Discover New STD That Kills Within Days

A new sexually transmitted super-bug has emerged and according to experts, may be more deadly that AIDS and could cause an epidemic.

According to reports, an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea is more aggressive than the HIV virus, which means the potential to infect the public will be greater.

This strain of STD which is resistant to antibiotic, reportedly kills half of those exposed and infects one in 20 hospital patients thereby raising the threat of an outbreak to emergency levels.

Alan Christianson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, thinks this new strain has the power to rack up more fatalities than AIDS.

He said, "Getting gonorrhea from this strain might put someone into septic shock and death in a matter of days," adding that it is very dangerous.

Also speaking, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, William Smith said, "It's an emergency situation. As time moves on, it's getting more hazardous."

Like most STDs, gonorrhea is usually transmitted through unprotected sexual contact and if left untreated, can cause severe medical complications, such as infertility in women, debilitating pain, sterility in men and life threatening heart infections.

By: Unknown On 5:46 AM

#CODED-ish Gist::Tracy Ogbonna Disses Maheeda With unclad Photos

This butty,hot and sexy model is a Nigerian who is making waves in the United States of America for her daring moves in the fashion industry where she is the number one pant and bra model. Between this babe and Maheeda, who got the CV for Naija Ba Girl?

By: Unknown On 5:44 AM

#CODED-ish News::INEC Releases Time-Table For 2015 Elections! Presidential & Governorship Elections To Hold In February

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today released the time table for the 2015 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 14, 2015, while the governorship and statehouse of Assembly elections will take place February 28, 2015.

It also said the Ekiti Governorship election will hold on June 21, 2014 while the Osun Governorship election will hold August 9 2014.

By: Unknown On 5:29 AM

#CODED-ish News::LASU CRISIS: Lagos Assembly Grills VC

John Obafunwa, representatives of the institution's Students' Union Government, SUG, led by Hassan Mojirade, and three representatives from the Students' Ruling Council led by Sanni Sadiq and the state Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye as well as the Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Education, Lateef Olukoga.
Apart from allegations that the institution failed to present results and certificates to its graduates years after leaving the institution, thousands of aggrieved students of the institution took to the streets yesterday to protest the refusal of LASU management to allow them write their second semester examination because they had not fully registered as students.
The Chairman, Governing Council of the institution, Mr. Olabode Augusto, who spoke first said at the beginning of every academic year, the students are expected to pay their fees and then go ahead to register through a portal for the courses they should take.
He said in the second semester, the portal was opened for two weeks, but that the students asked for more time and it was opened for another one month. Following another appeal, the portal was again opened for seven days.
During this period, he said over 11, 000 students registered while a little over 1000 students failed to register.
He said the university was re-opened close the Yuletide period following a strike, and that the students again started begging for the portal to be re-opened, but that the management refused because it would disrupt academic activities.
"Moreover, the management thought we needed to teach the students how to act properly because at the beginning of every year, they are supposed to do the right thing," he said.
He said he had met with the students when they earlier protested about the non-reopening of the portal. He said the Governing Council agreed with the management's decision but said the agreement was that those who had paid the fees but could not register would have to carry over to the following semester, but would not pay another school fees.
He said the SUG officials argued that some of the students could not meet the payment deadline because they are from poor homes, but added that the institution has a payment plan and was lenient because of students from poor homes but that the students must inform the school.
Students of the institution who thronged the state Assembly for the hearing were prevented from getting into the chamber by armed security men at the gate of the House.
The VC noted that LASU has always been bedevilled by crisis of lack of early registration by tudents.
"When students fail courses, they go to the portal to delete courses in which they failed and add the ones which they passed. They call it add and delete," he said of the fraudulent activities of the students.
He was still speaking at the time of this report.
The Speaker, Adeyemi Ikuforiji said the House took the decision to invite members of the institution's Governing Council and other relevant people concerning the mayhem that occurred at the school on Thursday.
"LASU is the only university that we can call our own and all well meaning Lagosians are concerned about the goings-on in the university," Ikuforiji said..
He said it was the hope of government that the university would become world-class, adding that the government had spent billions of naira to put the institution where it is.
"However, the return has not been encouraging," he said, adding that this and many other reasons accounted for their invitation.
Some of the students were said to have paid the tuition but were not able to complete their registration before the portal for registration was shut by the institution's management.
The school was shut after the students went on the rampage Thursday, disrupting the university's second semester examination and destroying properties in the process.
The protest which started Wednesday over the closure of the university's registration portal, led to stoning of the University Vice Chancellor Prof. John Obafunwa, as he tried to evade the riotous students who had blocked the main gate and made bonfires on the Lagos-Badagry expressway.
A witness told P.M.NEWS Thursday that students threw sticks and stones at the Vice Chancellor's convoy as he made to escape through an alternative route beside Connoil Filling station.
Trouble started in the university when the VC decided not to open the registration portal for over 2,000 students who are yet to register their second semester courses as exams was to begin Thursday, even though the banks are still collecting school fees from students, whose hope of registering gets slimmer by the day.
According to the students, only 708 were able to register before the portal was shut again leaving, 1292 students to their fate.
When the students union government went to plead on behalf of the students, the VC was reported as saying those yet to register are insignificant and would automatically have to carry the session over, a statement which infuriated the students and they decided to take laws into their hands.
A 100 level Political Science student, Adesegun Bisuga, laments the hard-line stand of the VC, saying he is inconsiderate.
"I personally don't know why the VC decided to take that kind of hurting decision looking at the high fees the students are paying and after they struggle to pay, the VC denied us registration which will lead to the students having carry covers and extra year(s)," he said.
During an audience with the Vice Chancellor by members of the students union body, it was reported that the Vice Chancellor said 11,300 students, have registered so far, and the remaining the 1292 students crying foul falls in the rank of the minority.
Efforts to speak with the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Kabiru Akinyemi, was not successful as he said he cannot comment on the matter now. Calls put across to the Vice Chancellor were also ignored.
The speaker of the Students Parliamentary Council, Sodiq Adewunmi Sanni, while speaking with our correspondent, advised that the university management should consider the students in view of the outrageous school fees they are paying.
"The university management needs to consider the students, they are paying the highest school fees for a state university in Nigeria. Even though I am not affected, the students' school fees is outrageous. They have gone through a lot and to now deny them registration is not in anybody's good interest."
—Eromosele Ebhomele & Ssulaiman Mojeed-Sanni.

By: Unknown On 5:15 AM

#CODED-ish News::Armed robbers invade Nsukka Catholic Cathedral

The arrow of God is no longer at ease and thing has fallen apart in the house of God.
This aptly described how four armed robbers invaded the house of God at St. Theresa's Catholic Cathedral, Nsukka Enugu State for gold and millions of Naira.
Crime guard gathered that the hoodlums allegedly armed with a long gun and three shot pistols sneaked into the cathedral in the wee hours and made straight to the Bishop's residence, chop off window burglaries after tying up three security men hands and legs and locked them up at the Bishop's Kitchen, ransacked the Bishop's residence in search of over N100million and gold Ornaments together with other valuables.
What could armed robbers be looking for in God's house? The robbers after cutting the windows and doors in the Bishop's residence met Rev.Fr. Eugene Odo secretary to the Bishop of Nsukka diocese and requested him to bring out all the cash in the diocese that have not been lodged in the Bank. The priest gently brought out the weeks collection and gave to them and the shameless robbers and dullards said it was not the kind of money they are looking for, The Priest allegedly swore to the heaven that the paltry sum was the only available cash at that moment. The unsatisfied bandits ransacked all the rooms at the Bishops court but could not find any other cash outside what was given to them.
Angered by the poor cash, the robbers resort to property, took the diocesan laptop where all activities programmers and history of the dioceses were stored, also collected Rev. Fr. Eugene Odo's private laptop, one Ipad, palm top and his two hand sets and ordered the priest to take them to the residence of the principal St. Theresa's College (STC) Nsukka Rv. Fr. Igwebueze.
Narrating his ordeal with robbers Rev. Fr. Eugene Odo said that the experience was his most horrifying one ever as a priest, explaining that he was fast asleep when the robbers entered the house as he worked late into the night.
When the four armed robbers met me and requested me to give them money, I only pointed to the Paltry amount available at the moment but they were not satisfied and ransacked the entire place without any other cash found, they took the diocesan laptop, my two handsets, I pad palm top, wrist watches, digital camera and video camera. What pained me most was my computer solar bag which serves as a generator. I bought the solar bag in Italy at the cost 200 euros.
I pleaded with the robbers not to take the diocesan laptop but they questioned whether I was aware that they are armed robbers? I said yes I know but at least for the sake of God they should drop the diocesan laptop, a plea the robbers never obliged me. After much harassment, the robbers ordered me to lead them to the residence of the Principal of STC, an order I equally turned down as they would lead me out and kill me. It was at this juncture they asked me to say my last prayer while of them pulled his trigger to fire me but the alleged leader the four men gang asked him not to shoot.
They questioned whether I made any phone call across to the police? I replied I did not know when they entered the compound, talkless of reaching out to the police as I was alone in the Bishop's residence. Bishop emeritus Rt. Rv. DR. Francis Okobo has moved to his retirement home and the new Bishop Rt. Rev. Prof. Godfrey Onah has not packed in to the Bishop's court due some renovation works on going at the residence.
It could be recalled that the Cathedral administrator on Sunday preceding Tuesday the robbers invaded the Cathedral had presented a balance sheet of the total income and expenditure of the Cathedral for 2013 fiscal year ending December 31,2013 to the Cathedral congregation and announced the balance. The robbers may have allegedly acting on information or may be at the church when the statement of account for 2013 was announced, invaded the house of God to cart away the amount announced in the church.
The Bishop's secretary Rv. Fr. Odoh explained that he would not say whether the robbers were actually looking for the Money announced in the church Sunday before they struck on Tuesday but said that the highest collection contained in the statement of account for 2013 was during the Episcopal Ordination of the new Bishop of the diocese, others were from the laity councils, CYON, CMO, CWO MOD among other groups.
After several hours when the robbers found out that there were no other cash, they called me idiot and took me to the Bishop's kitchen, unlocked the kitchen and brought the three security man attached to St. Theresa's College (STC) Nsukka and forced them to lead them to the principal's residence and left me alone to my own mercy.
Crime guard gathered that the dare devils and agents of darkness allegedly collected the principal's laptop and an undisclosed amount of money with other valuables despites the ill health condition of the Rev.Fr. Igwebueze principal of the college. According to the earlier statement of Fr. Odoh the robbers had asked him to bring out the women they heard their voices at the point of entry into the residence.
But he swiftly replied, "What could a woman be doing in a priests residence at the wee hours of their entry", explaining that he was all alone in the Bishop's Court. He then asked them to go round again to see if any woman was kept in any of the rooms. "I do not know what you want again", he asked.
Fr. Odoh noted that both he and Fr Igwebueze next morning then lodged the incident at both Nsukka police Area Command and the urban police division, Nsukka, adding that both the Area Commander, Ros-Armson Haladu (ACD) and the team stormed the scene of the incident and took inventory of damages and items stolen.
BISHOP GODFREY ONAH
The catholic bishop of Nsukka diocese, Rt Rev. Prof Godfrey Onah had in a homily at the cathedral asked the bandits that invaded the bishop's court to quietly return all the items they collected or face the option of the wrath of God within few days. The bishop noted that the robbers should come to him if they want him and should leave his priests alone, he warned.
Meanwhile, the Area Commander, Ros-Armson Haladu (ACP) has assured to track down the robbers that invaded the Bishop's residence, adding he moved into action by drafting fierce detectives to unveil the circumstances surrounding the incident at the Bishop's residence and track down the alleged fleeing robbers to face the wrath of law. Meanwhile no arrest has been made as at the time of filling this report.
VANGUARD.

By: Unknown On 5:09 AM

#CODED-ish News::Davido in Another pregnancy Mess

Davido, the Omo Baba Olowo crooner, has become the target of a lot of ladies in recent times, especially those who are claiming to be pregnant for him.
Sometimes in July, it was a Kenyan, identified as Stacey Briana, who claimed to have been involved with the musician. Right now, it is 23-year-old Sunshine Haye, who is claiming to have been put in the family way by Davido. In fact, she claims she is pregnant with twins!
Hayes says she met Davido when he was on his United Kingdom tour in 2013.
Davido's camp has however denied the allegations.

By: Unknown On 5:04 AM

Friday, January 24, 2014

#CODED-ish News:: Tinubu- PDP not a threat

THE NATION - A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is no threat despite of the emergence of ex-Governor Adamu Mua'zu as its National Chairman.
He said change was inevitable in the country since the PDP had embarked on self-destruct.
He also asked the Federal Government to stop the growing impunity in Rivers State so as not to encourage people to resort to self-help.
Tinubu spoke to reporters after the Eight Interim National Executive Committee meeting of the APC in Abuja. He said the nation cannot afford another emergency in Rivers State.
He said: "PDP! Threat , what kind of threat? What is my own with PDP? I want PDP to wreck. Why should I think about them? They have wrecked the country. They are self-destruct."
He said the NEC meeting went well without any rancour or division.
He said: "The meeting went well and was productive. It addressed various landmines of anti-democratic issues in the country, particularly the case of Rivers, where freedom is being hindered and the respect for human lives is no longer the sanctity of our system and that of respect forthe rule of law.
"The National Publicity Secretary of the party will address you and further on this.
"We are still working and praying with those emergencies. We don't want to create another corridor and we don't want a government that cannot have due tolerance for opposition at the centre.
"The abuse of power must stop in order not to encourage people to self help.
Tinubu dismissed insinuations on the alleged emergence of a new APC.
He said some leaders, who were absent at the session, sent words to the National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande.
He added: "There is nothing like new APC. Oh they are repackaging. Ok there is OMO. Everybody can brand and say new Honda, new KIA and new anything you want to say.
"Anybody can be absent with excuses. There are reasons others personally stated or forwarded to the national chairman.
"There are some intruders and alarm rang and they ran away."

By: Unknown On 7:55 AM

#CODED-ish News:: 8-Year-Old Girl Born With Snake Body In Thailand [PHOTO] ›

Mai Li Fay, An Eight years Old Beautiful Girl was Born with Half Human and Half Snake Body in Bangkok, Thailand. This Jaw-breaking Creature attracts some tourist just to get a chance of seeing and possibly touching her. A Veteran medical expert, Dr. Ping Lao onfirmed that Mai Li Fay suffers a very rare syndrome, known as the Serpentosis Malianorcis or Jing Jing's disease, which in result gives her lower body a distinct reptilian form and aspect.

Throughout the history, Mai Li Fay is considered to have this one of a kind case, so the scientific knowledge accumulated about the pathology is rather limited and there is no cure in sight at the moment.

The Fay family have welcomed the situation brought by Mai Li's situation with a mix of anguish and excitement, as the never ending lines of tourists and pilgrims have brought the badly impoverished family some substantial revenues and given them an important raise in their social status but cost them there privacy and intimacy.

By: Unknown On 7:48 AM

Thursday, January 23, 2014

#CODED-ish News::Three Researchers benefits from UNILORIN's N4.5m approved Grant For Research

The authorities of the University of Ilorin have approved N4.5m for three of the institution's academics.

The school Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, announced this on Monday while receiving three of the scholars in his office.

The beneficiaries are professors Kunle Ayorinde; Victor Alabi, and Taiwo Ibiyemi.

He said the academics were supervisors of the students whose theses excelled in the Nigeria Universities Doctoral Thesis Awards Scheme organised by the National Universities Commission last year.

Ambali said, "The university recognised the fact that without their expertise and thoroughness, the students' theses would not have won the awards.

The vice-chancellor added that the university had to give special recognition to the supervisors "because without them, these awards wouldn't have been ours.

"With them producing this calibre of students with limited resources, there is no doubt that with more encouragement, they will do more," he said.

The doctoral graduates who won the awards are Eunice Sola-Ojo of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ojeniyi Adetunji of the Faculty of Arts and Omowunmi Gbenga-Ilori of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

The Dean of the Postgraduate School, Prof. Clement Bewaji, who spoke on the occasion, commended the authorities for providing the grant.

By: Unknown On 8:03 AM

#CODED-ish News::Genevieve Nnaji Signs Etisalat Ambassadorial Deal

Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji has been signed by one of the top telecommunication company in Nigeria, Etisalat as an ambassador for their product - Etisalat Easyflex.

Now fellow brand ambassador, Hollywood actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim was also present at the signing.

By: Unknown On 8:01 AM

#CODED-ish News::D’banj Becomes 2nd Nigerian To Get Verified On Facebook(PHOTO)

D'banj is now the second Nigerian to get verified on Facebook and the first celebrity. The singer with almost 792, 000 likes on Facebook just got verified with a blue ribbon now showing on his official page. Unlike twitter, been verified on Facebook is said to be more difficult.
President Goodluck Jonathan was the only Nigerian that was verified before now.

By: Unknown On 7:56 AM

#CODED-ish News::18-Yr-Old Girl Arrested For Selling Newborn Baby On Facebook For Just N17,800!

A Chilean teen sold her unborn baby on Facebook for just $113, police said. The 18-year-old woman, Veronica Carrera Chaparro, was arrested alongside her mother and sister who are accused of helping her with the sale.

Police claim that Chaparro found out she was two months pregnant in February 2013.
She told her then 17-year-old boyfriend and made him promise to keep the news quiet. But he broke the secret and told her family.

Chaparro's 42-year-old mother Angela Chaparro and her 24-year-old sister Daniela Perez reportedly gave her three options.
"Sell it, abort it or give it up for adoption," were her options, said police chief Miguel Ampuero.

The unborn baby was put up for sale on social networking site Facebook and attracted immediate interest from a couple in the city of Concepcion.

However, the parties could not negotiate a deal.
A family from the Santiago neighborhood of Puente Alto then got in touch and offered to pay the child's $1,870 formal registration fees.

The baby was eventually born on Nov. 4 and, the following day, the husband of the buyers allegedly paid the sum to authorities. He then handed over the much-smaller amount to the birth mother, who lived in the Maipu district of the capital, reports Cooperativa.

Chaparro, her mother and sister were all arrested and charged in connection with the sale. They appeared before a court in Santiago on Sunday.

Judge Ernesto Silva said the case was "very serious."
But it could prove complex case, as under Chilean law it is not a crime to offer the delivery of a newborn over the Internet, even if financial compensation is offered.
The buyers were also detained and will appear before a court on Monday. NYdaily!

By: Unknown On 7:50 AM

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

New Music Video: Praiz ft Awilo Longomba - ‘OSHE’

Praiz finally releases the anticipated video to his single ‘OSHE’. Enjoy!!!

By: Unknown On 8:43 AM

#CODED-ish News: [PHOTOS]Twitter in disgust as Roman Abrahamovich’s wife poses on ‘naked black woman’ chair for fashion blog

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Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s partner has sparked an internet firestorm after an online magazine published a photo of her sitting on a chair made to resemble a half-naked black woman – on Martin Luther King Day.

Buro 24/7 used the horrendously offensive image of Dasha Zhukova Monday to illustrate an unrelated interview about the former model’s new magazine, Garage. Miroslava Duma, the blog’s editor, also posted the insensitive photo on Instagram.

Both were met with an immediate barrage of disgusted comments, and Duma quickly deleted the picture from Instagram and cropped out the chair on Buro 24/7. Read tweets below...

By: Unknown On 8:38 AM

#CODED-ish News: [CHECK IT OUT] Toke Makinwa Shares Exclusive Photos From Her Ultra-secret Wedding

Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida married in a very private ceremony on the 15th January 2014.

In case you missed the event, [which we all did!] Toke Makinwa (or is it Ayida?] shared photos from the wedding on her blog, with this message:

“On the 15th of January 2014, I got married to my lover and Best Friend. It was such an intimate event, I haven’t stopped apologising to family and friends who feel slighted that they could not attend. I really did not wish to keep it a secret, If anything we would have loved to have all our loved ones there with us but this was our registry and so much had happened between Maje and I in the last 3 months. Plus, it was such a huge surprise, I had no clue. I hate surprises but I must say, this one knocked me out of my elements because i usually suspect something is happening. Hehehehe! I am not fully over it yet.

Relationships are tough, people go through the ups and downs and we as a couple have had our share of that. Having a private moment was not to offend anyone, it was God’s appointed time and No, I am not pregnant. Lol. Having a baby is a precious gift from God and when that time is right, I am sure he will bless us with ours. Without boring you all, cos you mean so much to me, I have decided to share some of the pictures from the happiest day of my life.

Thank you all for your endless prayers, emails, calls and support. Our wedding dates (Engagement and Blessings) will be announced soonish.”

By: Unknown On 8:25 AM

#CODED-ish News::ASUP Strike: FG agrees to pay ASUP N20b salary arrears

Striking lecturers under the aegis of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have gotten assurance from Federal Government to pay N20.4 billion salary arrears owed the lecturers.
The information came to the fore on Tuesday, in Abuja when the Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, held a joint meeting with executive members of ASUP and the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS).
He however said as soon as modalities for the payment are agreed upon between both parties, the payment will be effected.
He said the CONTISS salary structure being agitated for by the union had been approved and also included in the 2014 budget.
He said the CONTISS issue had brought the resolution of three out of four of the demands being made by the lecturers.
Wike at the meeting noted that the only outstanding issue yet to be resolved was the release of the white papers of visitation panel to the polytechnics.
He however said delay in the release of the white papers was not peculiar to the polytechnics sector, adding that government was working on it.
It will be recalled that the union and government had met in 2013 at the commencement of the strike where ASUP tabled 13 demands to the Federal Government.
Both parties, however agreed on tackling four out of the 13 demands that could be resolved in the short term.
Some of the demands raised by the union include setting up a Needs Assessment Committee for the polytechnics, implementation of the CONTISS salary structure, constitution of governing councils for the schools and the release of the white paper.
Wike said government did not at any time say there were no funds for the Needs Assessment Committee to begin its work, but the delay was due to the strike.
He advised the union to state the facts especially when addressing the public as government was making concerted efforts to strengthen its educational system at all levels.
Wike noted that the aim of Tuesday's meeting was to identify grey areas that could be addressed for all to move forward.
He therefore appealed to the union to call off the industrial action in the interest of the country and the future of the students.
Earlier, the National President of ASUP, Chibuzo Asomugha, said the union was not on strike for its own selfish interest.
Asomugha said the lecturers were fighting to strengthen the polytechnics, improve on the quality of students and give them the place they deserved.
At the meeting also, National President of NAPS, Ogbonnaya Sunday, alleged that the striking lecturers were not fighting for the welfare of students, especially the issue of dichotomy between the university and polytechnic.
Sunday, who said the students had resolved to "tow the path of peace and dialogue, appealed to government to ensure a speedy resolution of all contending issues.
He said, "when two elephants fight, the grass suffers" as students were at the receiving end of the strike because many had taken to crime and other vices for lack of gainful engagement.

By: Unknown On 7:20 AM

#CODED-ish News::I Won’t Be Dropping An Album This Year- Davido

Davido has told his fans not to expect much from him this year. Even though the singer will still be singing and going on few tours, he says he will be focusing more on other HKN members. 'No be only me go blow! We all must chop' he said. Good luck to him.

By: Unknown On 6:59 AM

#CODED-ish News::I Became Wealthy Just Recently- Iyanya Reveals

Iyanya in a new interview has revealed he became wealthy not too long ago. He said shortly before he shot his kukere video, he had no money and moved around in Lagos in cabs. But today, he has fleet of cars in his garage. Indeed God is good and He's changing people's stories. His words;

Let me tell you something, God has blessed me with a range rover of 2010 and I have also driven 2013 and 2014 cars, it's a blessing to me but I am not a car freak. I still have a prado jeep that was given to me recently. i still have a fond memory of that my Rav 4 and I still wish it were right there in my garage so that I can be seeing it every day. Let me not lie, there was a time I wanted to shoot a video and I had no money. It was kukere. I used cabs all round town just to make sure kukere video was out there. So I was using cabs every day and people were surprised to see me in them since I used to drive a Rav 4. It was just to ensure that people keep seeing me on TV and not to forget me"

By: Unknown On 6:56 AM

#CODED-ish News::MTN Ambassador, Hafiz Oyetoro A.k.a Saka Loses Dad

Popular comic actor and MTN Ambassador Hafiz Oyetoro is bereaved. He lost his father on Saturday, last weekend in Oyo State and was buried the next day according to Muslim rites. He was aged 98. May his soul rest in peace.

By: Unknown On 5:58 AM

#CODED-ish Photo::Peter Okoye Shares Nice Photos of His Son & Himself.

Peter Okoye shares photos of him and his son, Cameron Okoye looking very handsome.

Oh well, the boy is growing into his style everyday.

Cute!!!!

By: Unknown On 5:50 AM

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

#CODED-ish News::Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2014/2015 now open: How to apply

Anita Borg (1949–2003) believed that technology affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives. A technology rebel with a cause, in her life she fought tirelessly to ensure that technology's impact would be a positive one. It was this vision that inspired Anita in 1997 to found the Institute for Women and Technology. Today this organization continues on her legacy and bears her name, The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a € 7,000 (N 1.75m naira) award for the 2014-2015 academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's academic background, passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science, and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients will be invited to attend an annual Google networking retreat in 2014.

APPLICATION ELEGIBILITY

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
Be a female student currently enrolled at a university for the 2013-2014 academic year

Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2014-2015 academic year

Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a closely related technical ﬁeld

Maintain a strong academic record

APPLICATION PROCESSES

Please complete the online application which includes:
General background information (includes contact information and information about your current and intended institution for the 2014-2015 school year)

Current resume/CV (up to 2 pages)

Academic transcripts from your current institution (and prior institution if currently in graduate school)

A reference letter from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor

Responses to essay questions.

By: Unknown On 11:01 PM

Monday, January 20, 2014

#CODED-ish Campus Update::Ambrose Ali University Amended School Calendar For 2013/2014 Session

This is to inform all prospective students of the above named institution that the management of the institution has released a revised school calendar for the 2013/2014 session

AAU Revised Calendar for 2013/2014 First Semester

Monday, January 6, 2014 - Admitted student, payment of School of Fees/Registration.

Sunday , January 12, 2014 - Students return to Campus

Monday, January 13, 2014 - Resumption/Registration

Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - Lecture begins while Registration Continues.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - Lectures Ended

Monday, April 14, 2014 – Wednesday April 16, 2014 - First Semester Examination

Thursday, April 17, 2014 - UTME Break

AAU Revised Calendar for 2013/2014 Second Semester

Sunday, May 4, 2014 - Students return to Campus

Monday, May 5, 2014 - Lecture begins

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 2nd Semester lectures ends

Thursday, July 24, 2014 – Friday, July 25, 2014 - Revision
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Monday, July 28, 2014 - 2nd Semester Examination begins

Friday, August 22, 2014 - Result Released.

By: Unknown On 11:15 PM

#CODED-ish News::"Our Camouflage Is Not Meant For Civilians" -- Nigerian Army To Deal With Nigerian Celebrities

Army warns Nigerian celebrities against abusing military by wearing camouflage while performing, as"camouflage is not meant for the entertainment industry."

"This is to inform the general public and most especially Nigerian celebrities to abstain from the use and abuse of the Nigerian Military camouflage.

Several investigations were carried out and we noticed the camouflage is mostly been used by Nigerian celebrities in music videos, photo-shoots and concerts. In these same videos and photo sessions, Nigerian celebrities like "Jesse Jags" smoke marijuana while putting on the Nigerian Military camouflage. This is a shameful act and it will NOT be tolerated henceforth.

Other Celebrities have also been noticed putting on the camouflage at will. They include Iyanya, Wizkid, Davido, Tekno Miles, Chidinma etc. The military camouflage is not meant for the entertainment industry, It is strictly meant for military personnels.

Henceforth, any civilian found GUILTY of putting on the camouflage irrespective of their social status will be dealt with severely.
OUR ACTIONS WILL NOT BE QUESTIONED."

By: Unknown On 11:08 PM

#CODED-ish News::"I Cast Out Demons By Killing Them" -- Mother Who Kills Her Two Children [PHOTO]

A mother, last week, stabbed two of her children to death and wounded two others while attempting an exorcism. The two dead children — a boy, Norell Harris, 1, and a girl, Zyana Harris, 2 — were found Friday morning on their mother's bed in their home. Both had been stabbed repeatedly.

Their elder sister, Taniya Harris, 5, and brother, Martello Harris, 8, were also stabbed and seriously injured and are currently hospitalised.

According to reports, police had been alerted to 28 years old Zakieya Latrice Avery's house after a neighbor called 911 to report suspicious activity at the home. The neighbor reported seeing a car with a door open and a knife next to it.

Zakieya, the children's mother felt there was something bad going on with her children, so with the help of a friend who lived with them 21 years old Monifa Sanford, they tried casting out the demons.
Zakieya and Monifa have been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder.

By: Unknown On 11:06 PM

#CODED-ish News::Beyonce, Jay Z To Perform At The 2014 Grammy Awards

The Queen and king of music industry, Beyonce and Jay Z will be performing at the 2014 Grammy Awards airing January 26. The power couple's appearance was confirmed in a commercial Sunday night for the awards telecast.

Though they collaborated in two hit songs, we are not sure if they will hit the stage together.

Also performing at the award ceremony are Katy Perry, Taylor swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Daft Punk and Paul McCartney.

Whe Beyonce is involve, we know for sure it's going to be a memorable night!

By: Unknown On 11:03 PM

Sunday, January 19, 2014

#CODED-ish Gist::Checkout Susan Peter's New Home & Car

She shared this photo of her new home and ride with her followers saying it's a new year so everything has to be new.

By: Unknown On 1:58 PM

#CODED-ish Gist::Toke Makinwa & Tiwa Savage Go On Double Date With Hubbys'

Newly married Media personality, Toke Makinwa, officially stepped out with her husband Maje Ayida as they went on a double date with singer Tiwa Savage and hubby Teebillz.

Looking really happy. Congrats!

By: Unknown On 1:47 PM

#CODED-ish News::Sarah Ofili Shares Sexy New Photos

It's a sexy year for Ikechukwu's former fiancee, Sarah Ofili. After releasing a sexy 2014 calender, Sarah shared more sexy photos of herself on instagram.

By: Unknown On 1:43 PM

#CODED-ish Gist::Davido Expecting Twin Girls With A 23-year-old Girl

A 23-year-old girl, Sunshine Haye claimed that she is pregnant with Davido - a set of twin girls.

Sunshine, a model based in the UK swears the babies are Davido's. She said the met with the 21 year singer during his UK tour last year and she's now five months gone.

She promised to provide DNA test result when the girls are born as evidence.

By: Unknown On 1:33 PM