How Majek Fashek Was Bounced Off Stage

Although, the annual Felabration may have come and gone, but memories of happenings at the well-attended event linger on the mind of many that thronged out to have fun during the one-week long concert. Every year, many anticipate this massive event, which attract people from all over the world.

It is no news that at Felabration, various sizes of wrapped 'weeds' are consumed. An asthmatic patient dares not go near African Shrine, venue of the show, except the person is on a suicide mission. Even on a normal day, an asthma patient would not be advised to take a tour to the place.

On Friday, October 17, 2014, many fun-seekers were at the Felabration to watch different artistes entertain them and they were not disappointed.

However, when it was time for the acclaimed 'rainmaker', Majek Fashek, to thrill his fans with his golden tunes, the unexpected happened. Just as he mounted the stage, he began to stagger and starting saying some words that sounded incoherent.

When some of the anxious fans could not take it any further, MC of the event, Omo Baba No 1, and two other dudes, asked the veteran musician to leave the stage, though he left grudgingly. But this did not make the event to turn out very successful.

SYNAGOGUE BUILDING COLLAPSE:WITNESSES VINDICATE CHURCH AS CORONER ALLAYS FEARS OF PROSECUTION

As proceedings continue at the Coroner's Inquest into the cause of the building collapse at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), more clarifications are emerging concerning the true circumstances surrounding the sad event of September 12, 2014. On Wednesday, October 29, 2014, marking the fourth day of the inquest, two witnesses testified under cross-examination on major grey areas concerning the collapse.

The state pathologist, Professor Obafunwa who was cross-examined under oath by one of the counsels to The SCOAN, Ojo Olalekan, upheld that it was not appropriate for anyone to state categorically whether or not there was a blast leading to the collapse, contrary to reports in some sections of the media claiming that he had ruled out the theory of explosion as cause of the collapse. He added that it was premature to make conclusions since the final report was still being expected.
The pathologist also admitted to have conducted autopsies on only two bodies on the 22nd of September, 2014, precisely ten days after the incident. Reacting to the question as to whether he took samples of debris from the site of the collapse to ascertain the cause, Prof Obafunwa posited that it was not his duty to ascertain the cause of the collapse.

According to Olalekan, any attempt at preempting the complexion of the final report amounts to speculation, which negates the essence of the inquest. The session which commenced at exactly 9:04 am had the courtroom filled to capacity with counsels from The SCOAN, the Lagos State Government, representatives of interested parties as well as journalists from the local and international media.

The presiding magistrate, Justice Oyetade Komolafe maintained that the inquest is purely a fact-finding mission aimed at preventing future recurrences of building collapse. He urged the witnesses to testify in good faith and with the greatest regard to their conscience, observing that there was no intention to witch-hunt or prosecute anybody. Similarly, while expressing his satisfaction with proceedings at the sitting, lead counsel to The SCOAN, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) observed: "I am just relying on the assurances by the coroner that they are not prosecuting anybody but on a fact-finding mission. And we have responsibilities and duties to assist in that area. And that is what we are doing".

Meanwhile, the witness representing the Nigerian Red Cross, Mr. Oladimeji Ige, while testifying, affirmed that during rescue operations after the collapse, he and his team enjoyed the co-operation of members of The SCOAN, who had thronged the scene of the incident passionately assisting in the rescue efforts. He also refuted widespread allegations in some quarters that members of the church barred rescue operators from carrying out their statutory duties at the scene of the incident:

"Immediately I got the emergency calls, I beckoned on my team and about 45 people responded to the clarion call. Personally, I got there at 5pm but my members had been on the site working ahead. When I got to the main entrance, the church officials quickly let me in and at the entrance of the gate to the site, I saw officials of relevant agencies like NEMA and LASEMA. We worked all round the clock. Sincerely, the church assisted us by providing 10 ambulances because the only one we had came to the scene on the second day which was Saturday, 13 September, 2014.
Yes, I admit that the church authorities were good and helpful to us. They were so passionate about the rescue operations. And I can tell you categorically that they never stopped us from doing our job. Rather, their efforts really covered our inadequacies". Ige's version of events contradicted the account of Mr Ibrahim Farinloye who alleged that NEMA and other rescue operators were barred from performing their duties by members of The SCOAN.

Interestingly, different groups of people, including the disabled and destitute, stormed the court premises with different placards requesting the court not to be a tool in the hands of some mischievous people who might want to scuttle the truth. Some of the placards had inscriptions such as "TB JOSHUA IS THE REAL VICTIM, STOP ADDING TO HIS PAINS", "GIVE US ANSWERS ABOUT THE MISSING JETS THAT HOVERED OVER THE STRUCTURE" and "STOP CHASING SHADOWS AND FACE THE FACTS".

The sitting was adjourned to the following day being Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Source: Nigeriafilm.com

Toyin Adewale, Popular Yoruba Actress, Loses Mum

Popular Yoruba Actress, Toyin Adewale lost her mother Chief (Mrs) S.A. Odubonojo to the cold hand of death. It was reported that the aged woman died after her meal.

She was aged 94 and hailed from Odogbolu, Ogun State. Her actress daughter, who is her only child, is said to be in the United States of America (USA) at the moment.

According to information reaching us, the woman died at her daughter's house at Ilasamaja area of Lagos State, where she has reportedly been staying.

Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased has since been deposited at the mortuary, we learnt, while her burial rites would be announced soon.

You will recall that Toyin was given birth to when her mother was about 50. She had remained childless for years before then.

9ice Changes Campaign Poster After NFC Criticism

In Nigeria, the media that's suppose to be the watchdog of the society has been turned into something else, it has not been so due to some factors.

Few days ago, Nigeriafilms.com's Osaremen Ehi James put up an article pointing out an error in the campaign poster of 9ice, who is aiming to become a member of the House of Representatives, representing the good people of Ogbomosho in Oyo State.

Read It HERE

In the said poster, the signoff message was written as 'Ogbomosho Must BeRenew' instead of 'Ogbomosho Must BeRenewed'.

After the said article, Nigeriafilms.com has observed that the necessary correction has been made to the signoff message and the latest official campaign poster now has the corrected version.

This, we wish to commend and let 9ice know that we have no ill-feeling against him. In fact, we are in support of his career as we have always done. Nigeriafilms.com, as a responsible media organisation, would continue to serve as the society's watchdog, even in our imperfections, no matter whose ox is gored.

Photos: 2face, Wizkid, Sasha attend PRE's 25th birthday party

GEJ to collect PDP Nomination form for 2015 presidential elections tomorrow

Read the State House press releases below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will tomorrow, Thursday, October 30 pick up the PDP nomination form for the 2015 Presidential elections.

President Jonathan thanks all Nigerians, members of the PDP, friends, associates, and all groups who in sincere appreciation of the achievements of the administration in the last four years, have been urging him to seek a second term in office.

President Jonathan is greatly encouraged by the overwhelming outpouring of goodwill and support, as well as the  confidence of the generality of Nigerians in his ability to continue to transform the country for the good of all of its  people.

The President is also grateful to all the persons, groups and communities who have sent donations, and made pledges to assist him to pay the required N22 million for the PDP Presidential Nomination Fee and Expression of Interest Form.

He acknowledges, and accepts with immense gratitude, the following donations and pledges that he has received from a broad section of Nigerians:

1.      Mr. Kennedy Ikenna Odoeme – N5, 000

2.    Mr Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi – N10, 000

3.    PDP Governors – N22 Million

4.    Transformation Agenda of Nigeria  (TAN) – N22m

5.     Ogbia LGA Stakeholders, Bayelsa state – N5m

6.    Otuoke Community Stakeholders – N2m

7.     Brass LGA Stakeholders, Bayelsa state – N50, 000

8.    Bayelsa State PDP Stakeholders- N5m

9.    Northern Youths Forum – N2m

10.                        Central Market Traders Union, Kaduna State – N1m

11.  PDP Stakeholders, Zaria LGA – N500, 000

12.PDP Stakeholders, Yobe State – N500, 000

13.PDP Stakeholders, Kaduna State- N2m

14. Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore – N5m

15.  The Goodluck Support Group, Gombe State – N1m

16. Adamawa State PDP Stakeholders – N3m

17.  Ebonyi State PDP Stakeholders- N2m

18.Kogi State PDP Stakeholders – N5m

19. Rivers State PDP Stakeholders – N5m

20.                      The 2015 Project – N1m

21.Team Goodluck, Ondo North Senatorial District – N5m

22.                       Middle Belt PDP Women Support  Group for GEJ 2015 – N500, 000

23.                       King David Generation Foundation, Jos – N200, 000

24.                       Behwong Weneng Yere Duk, Jos – N200,000

25.                       Redemption 3 Youth Organization, Plateau State – N500, 000

26.                       Plateau State Indigenes Association, Abuja – N300,000

27.                       Gombe Youth United for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan 2015 – N500, 000

28.                       Gombe Youth Vanguard for PDP- N500, 000

29.                       Yamahu/Deba Goodluck Support Group – N200, 000

30.                      Coalition of Gombe Support Groups for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan – N2m

31.                       Hinna Youth Coalition for Goodluck – N500, 000

32.                        Nigerian Women Pray for Jonathan - N1m

33.                        National Association of Widows - N100, 000

34.                       National Council of Women Societies - N500, 000

35.                       Female members of the PDP Board of Trustees - N500,000

36.                       Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities - N100,000

37.                       National Association of Market Women - N500, 000

38.                       Community Awareness and Development Network – N1 m

President Jonathan assures the donors that he will continue to do his utmost best at all times to fully justify the great confidence they have placed in his leadership.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

October 29, 2014

Photo: President Jonathan receives the Super Falcons at the Villa

President Jonathan today October 29th received the 2014 African Female Football Champions, Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa

Source: Lindaikeji

Lawyer Festus Keyamo petitions SSS, IGP over threat to kill him by Tompolo

Just received this petition which was sent to the IG of Police and SSS from lawyer and rights activist Festus Keyamo about an alleged threat to his life. Read below...

Threat to kill Mr. Festus Keyamo by Mr. Government Ekpemupolo (Alias Tompolo)

My name is Festus Keyamo. I am a Nigerian citizen and a senior member of the legal profession in Nigeria.

At exactly 10:13pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, I received a telephone call from one Mr. Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) with phone number (I removed the number). We have been acquaintances in the past, so I know his numbers. After reaffirming that he isTompolo when I picked his call, he went straight to the point by informing me that he wishes to inform me that he and his “boys” will kill me by beating me to death or shooting me anywhere they can find me. And that the hunt for me is on. His exact words in pidgin English was “we dey look for you. Anywhere we see you, whether for Lagos or Abuja or Warri, we go beat you die or we go shoot you.”

He said he would kill me because I have decided to take up the matter involving his blood brother, Mr. George Ekpemupolo, who was used to illegally substitute another candidate, Mr. Weyinmi Omadeli (48 hours to the election) in the Warri South-West L.G.A elections that were concluded last Saturday in Delta State. He said no one has ever challenged his authority in Delta State. Kindly find attached the open letter I wrote to Governor Uduaghan of Delta State yesterday which has sparked Tompolo’s determination to kill me.

I asked Tompolo FIVE TIMES whether, he was, in fact, threatening my life over an open line and he said nobody in the country can do anything about it by the time I am dead.

Co-incidentally, exactly three minutes after Tompolo dropped his line, His Excellency, Governor Udaughan called me at exactly 10.16pm, and I reported to him what just transpired between Tompolo and myself. The Governor promised to speak with him, but that cannot be reassuring enough, and I know the remedy in law against an intended murderer is not to beg him but to ignite the criminal justice system against him, no matter how comatose that system is.

I know the subject of this petition, Tompolo, is a favoured citizen of this government, and I am not. I know Tompolo is close to those in power at the moment, whereas I am an ordinary citizen. I know Tompolo has money and influence (which are factors that are widely acknowledged to aid a suspect walk away with murder in Nigeria), but I have none of these. I know Tompolo has instrument to kill human beings, and I have none.

In the circumstance, I am making this petition public so that when you refuse to attend to my complaint and outcry, the ordinary people of this country will, at least, know from where my death came and I will not join the long list of unresolved murders. My killer, should, at least be known.

Thank you for, at least, reading my petition.

Yours sincerely,

FESTUS KEYAMO, ESQ.

Two Nollywood actors battle each other for House of Assembly seat, Who will win?

It's no longer news that a lot of Nigerian entertainers have ventured into politics recently, The latest gist is that Actor Bob Manuel Udokwu and Tony One Week Muonagor are both contesting for Idemili North constituency in Anambra ‎State House of Assembly. Tony One Week is from Ugamuma village Obosi and is a member of ACN while Bob Manuel Udokwu who is from Ogidi in the same state, is a member of APGA. The competition between them is going on strong. The line is drawn, lets see who the cap fits.

Photos: Ghanaian singer Lady Jay's manager allegedly assaults her Manager

Found this on popular page on instagram. She's a Ghanaian artist who was allegedly attacked by her manager. I went through her instagram, but she made no mention of the incident on her page so it's hard to say what really happened but according to reports from Ghana, the lady also known as Nancy was punched and headbutted by her manager following a disagreement over money. She is being treated at a military hospital while the police is said to be looking for the manager who has since gone into hiding. Violence against women should never be tolerated. See more pics after the cut...

Source: Lindaikeji

Tonto Dikeh wakes up to a N700k Chanel bag.

Tonto Dikeh praise mysterious man who presented her with a chanel bag.

Photocredit: Lindaikeji

Photo: Singer Kcee shows off his new expensive rolex time piece

President of Zambia, Michael Sata, dies at 77

President of Zambia, Michaal Sata has died at the age of 77. He died yesterday October 28th at the King Edward VII hospital in the United Kingdom after suffering from an undisclosed ailment.

Born July 6 1937, Mr Sata was elected Zambia's President in September 2011. He is survived by wife Christine and 20+ children. May his soul rest in peace, Amen

Source: Lindaikeji

Ini Edo Delicious Bread Bakery Closed Down In Ogudu Lagos After Divorce

The end has come to Ini Edo's husband business empire in Nigeria after his marriage to the Nollywood superstar crashed few weeks ago.

US-based Phillip Ehiagwina invested into a travel, car dealership and bakery biz which he handed over to Ini Edo after their marriage.
Fillers in Ogudu said Ini Edo Delicious bread was actually opened for her hubby.

Ini Edo's bakery business located in Ogudu, Lagos that rolled out tasty bread and confectionery few months ago has beenclosed downwhen he divorced her Americana hubby.
findings revealed that the premises housing Ini's bakery has been locked down with several court notices pasted on the building.

Since the bread was introduced by the Nollywood diva, it has become the most requested bread in Ojota. Many super markets and eateries in the area said the bread is out of production.

The Akwa Ibom actress was in Texas last week for an award ceremony.

Nollywood fillers say she is back in the country now.

MTN Nigeria Loses 80,000 Subscribers

MTN, Nigeria's largest mobile operator with over fifty eight million subscribers, reportedly lost about eighty thousand Nigerian subscribers for the third quarter ending thirty September 2014.

The quarterly update that was released last week indicates that the Mobile Telecommunication Giant in Nigeria is losing out. The firm recorded 58.363,000 million subscribers, a figure below the 58.446,000 million subscribers it rumored within the second quarter.

MTN said the decline on regulative restrictions, a 'dominant operator' ruling – the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has vulnerable sanctions on the communications gaint for abusing its dominant position within the country's telecommunications market – and even instability in Nigeria's northern areas that is basically suffering from the Boko Haram attacks.

Meanwhile, Nigerian losses were alleviated by South African gains. MTN's South African operations came back to the amount, adding 1.4 million internet additions for the quarter, increasing its subscriber base by 5.7% to 26.7 million.