President Goodluck Jonathan: 'Boko Haram ‘ll fade away soon'

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, described the terrorist attacks by the Boko Haram Islamic sect as “a temporary setback” which will soon be a thing of the past. This came on the heels of the nation’s quest for direct foreign investment which is the high point of the 2011 Economic summit.

Speaking at the on-going 17th Nigeria Economic Summit, NES 17, in Abuja, President Jonathan said that his administration was acquiring and deploying all necessgoary security infrastructure to defeat the sect in order to make the nation an investors’ haven in her quest to be a key global economic power.

His words: “We are working very hard to provide a conducive atmosphere for investors. Although we currently have the Boko Haram problem, just like terrorist activities in other parts of the globe, but I can assure Nigerians and the global community that we will soon overcome. All those involved in 2010 Independence Day attacks have been arrested. We admit that our primary responsibility is to provide security and we are working on it. Book Haram is a temporary setback.

Van Der Sar: Manchester United Must Change Central Line Games

Manchester - Edwin van der Sar believes Manchester United have to leave the game long balls if you want to destroy Barcelona's dominance in the realm of Europe. Dutch goalkeeper ended his professional career when shirted United where they defeated Barcelona 3-1 in the Champions League final last season.

The final game at Wembley was running quite unilateral. Total to 622 Pasing Barca for 90 minutes, twice that of the 'Red Devils' are only doing 301 operands. Given that Van der Sar statistics prodding of Sir Alex Ferguson to improve the performance of the Old Trafford midfield troops if you want to take revenge over Barca.

"We had more possession of the ball, holding the ball more," said Van der Sar at Goal.com. "Do not play longer, we must hold the ball longer, especially in midfield. Hopefully, if we do that we can beat them (Barcelona) this season," he explained. "We lost the final against Barcelona last season and hopefully this year we can grow," said the tall keeper.

Enebeli Elebuwa, Nollywood Veteran Actor, Down With A Stroke

These are definitely not the best of times for veteran actor, Enebeli Elebuwa who has been down with stroke for almost a month now. According to sources, the revered entertainer is currently admitted at the St. Luke’s hospital, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.

The Delta State-born actor is calling on well- meaning Nigerians and the Delta State Government to come to his aid financially. Several Nigerians, especially fans, colleagues and well-wishers of the actor are currently praying and holding vigil for the bedridden thespian.

In a related news,we gathered that Peter Bunor, recently survived a devastating stroke that nearly crippled his career and sojourn on earth. We pray God be with you and gives you a speedy recovery.

Jim Iyke, Nollywood "Bad Boy", In Trouble Again Over N15 Million Fraud

A film actor, Jim Iyke, 35, was on Thursday arraigned before an Abuja Chief Magistrates' Court charged with N15 million fraud. The Police Prosecutor, Mr Chijoke Okezie, told the court that on Aug. 8, Habiba Abubakar wrote a petition to the Inspector General of Police (IG) to investigate the fraud. He said that investigation into the case revealed that the accused, a resident of Sunnyville Estate, Abuja, deceived Abubakar into acquiring 15 per cent equity shares to the tune of N15 million from his company, Untamed Records Ltd.

Okezie said the accused admitted that the complainant paid the money into his Oceanic Bank account No. 00500173691, deviating from his initial plan of investment and converted the money to his personal use. He added that when the complainant confronted the accused, he resorted to beating her and threatened to kill her. Okezie said the accused was charged with criminal breach of trust, criminal force, assault, cheating and criminal misappropriation which contravened sections 312,265,322 397 and 309 of the Penal Code.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. Counsel to the accused, Esther Uzoma, made an oral bail application for the accused in pursuit of section 341(2) of the Criminal Procedural Code. She prayed the court to grant the accused bail on liberal terms and for self recognition, and promised that the accused would not jump bail.

However, Okezie objected to the bail application, saying that investigation into the case was not completed, and that criminal breach of trust was not ordinarily billable. Chief Magistrate Okeagu Azubike, said that the bail application had merit and granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

He ordered that the sureties must be responsible Nigerians who must reside within the jurisdiction of the court. He adjourned the case to Dec. 9, to enable the police complete their investigation.

PHOTOS: SOMETHING HOT! HOT!! HOT!!! FROM TIWA SAVAGE

Tiwatope Savage on the other hand, is Nigeria's rave of the moment; the R&B crooner who is gradually attaining diva status, the very impressive & unpredictable songstress performance of late has been superlative. And it’s no surprise because the soul diva has an intimidating resume having done back-up for the likes of Mary J. Blige, George Micheals, Blu Cantrall & Kelly Clarkson.

PHOTOS: Ghanaian Actress Juliet Ibrahim Gets busy

Face of Ghana movies, Juliet Ibrahim is one hell of a superwoman, the actress whose profile is constantly on a rise has got a handful to deal with. She recently returned from a month tour of the United states of America where she made out time to attend the Nigerian Entertainment Award and the US premiere of Funke Akindele's blockbuster movie The Return Of Jenifa and many other functions.

Not known to sit on her behind doing nothing, the curvaceous actress who juggles being a wife, a mother and an actress effortlessly is currently on a movie set in Abuja, Nigeria. While on that, she's also making plans to launch her Juliet Ibrahim Foundation (JIF) in December and would soon embark on an awareness campaign about cancer of the kidney.

HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, NIA LONG AND NIGERIAN BOYFRIEND WELCOME BABY BOY

Hollywood star actress Nia Long on Monday gave birth to a baby boy named Kez Sunday Udoka. Nia and her longtime boyfriend and basketball star, Ime Udoka are said to be excited at the birth of their first child together.

Reacting to the arrival of their bundle of joy, Nia and Udoka issued a statement saying: “This is the most exciting time in our lives; words can’t explain how thrilled we are by the new addition to our family. We feel truly blessed and appreciate all the well wishes and prayers.”

Congratulations to the family!

NIGERIA IN ANOTHER SHOW OF SHAME

The smooth conduct of the 17th Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in Abuja was yesterday disrupted for more than 30 minutes following power outage at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel plant, which sparked a melee as the audience thought a terror attack was under way.

The development forced some dignitaries, including the United States (U.S.) Envoy to Nigeria, Ambassador Terence P. McCulley, to hurriedly flee the hotel despite being scheduled to address the media at the end of the session, which was cut short by the power outage.

President Goodluck Jonathan had declared the summit open with a speech and had left the venue before the power cut. However, the hotel’s Public Relations Manager, Sola Adeyemo, attributed the outage to “a very high voltage” from the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) forcing the hotel’s power generator to switch off.

But by the time power was restored some dignitaries, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Lamido Sanusi, who were discussants at the interrupted session were gone.

The discussions however resumed after much persuasion of delegates who later gained their composure and used the blackout period to help themselves to snacks and tea served at the fountain arena outside the congress hall.

Which Way Nigeria?

2011 Latin Grammy Award Winners

Billed as the biggest night in Latin music, the Latin Grammy Awards honour the best of Latin Music from artists throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. The twelfth annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 10, 2011 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Scheduled to perform during the night’s events were Pepe Aguilar, Calle 13, Franco de Vita, Alejandra Guzman, Los Tigres Del Norte, Paulina Rubio, Shakira, Sie7e, and Marco Antonio Solia. During the pre television telecast Lena Burke, Jorge Y Lena, Pau Dones, Amaury Guterrez, La Santa Cecilia, and Merche entertained the crowd between arward presentations.

Winners of the 12th annual Latin Grammy Awards are…

Record of the Year: “Latinoamerica” by Calle 13

Song of the Year: “Latinoamerica” by Calle 13

Best New Artist: Sie7e

Album of the Year: “Entren Los Que Quieran” by Calle 13

Best Rock Album by a Vocal Duo or Group: “Drama Y Luz” by Mana’

Best Rock Song: “Labios Rotos” by Zoe

Best Spanish Language Christian Album: “Lenguaje De Amor” by Alex Campos

Best Portuguese Language Christian Album: “Extraordinario Amor De Deus” by Aline Barros

Best Latin Jazz Ablum: “Panamericana Suite” by Paquito D’Rivera

Best Engineered Album: Benny Faccone and Thom Russo for “Drama Y Luz”

Producer of the Year: Rafael Arcaute and Calle 13 for “Entren Los Que Quieran”

Best Ranchero Album: “El Hombre Que Mas Te Amo” by Vicente Fernandez

Best Banda Album: “Todo Depende De Ti” by la Arrollandora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho

Best Tejano Album: “Recuerdos” by Little Joe and La Familia

Best Norteno Album: “Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends MTV Unplugged” by Leos Tigres Del Norte

Best Regional Mexican Song: “Tu Me Vuelves Loco” by Marco Antonio Solis

Best Salsa Album: “Todos Vuelven Live Vol. 1y2” by Ruben Blades y Seis Del Solar

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album: “Tesoros” by Juan Carlos Coronel

Best Contemporary Tropical Album: “Invencible” by Tito el Bambino

Best Traditional Tropical Album: “The Last Mambo” by Cachao

Best Tropical Song: “Vamo’ A Portamos Mal” by “Calle 13

Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album: “Quinze” by Jota Quest

Best Brazilian Rock Album: “Zii e Zie – Ao Vivo” by Caetano Veloso

Best Samba/Pagode Album: “Exaltasamba 25 Anos – Ao Vivo” by Exaltasamba

Best Musica Popular Braxileira Album: “Aria” by Djavan

Best Portuguese Language Brazilian Song: “De Repente (Versao Estudio) by Nando Reis and Samuel Rosa

Best Sertaneja Music Album: “Joao Bosco & Vinicius” by Joao Bosco & Vinicius

Best Native Brazilian Roots Album: “Sinfonia & Batuques” by Nana Vasconcelos

Best Instrumental Album: “Forever” by Chic Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White

Best Short Form Music Video: “Calma Pueblo” by Calle 13

Best Long Form Music Video: “En Primera Fila” by Franco De Vita

Best Female Pop Vocal Album: “Sale El Sol” by Shakira

Best Male Pop Vocal Album: “En Primera Fila” by Franco De Vita

Best Vocal Duo or Group Pop album: “Alex, Jorge Y Lena” by Alex, Jorge Y Lena

Best Alternative Music Album: “Musica De Fondo: MTV Unplugged” by Zoe

Best Alternative Song: “Calma Pueblo” by Rafa Arcaute and Calle 13

Best Folk Album: “Deja La Vida Volar – En Gira” by Mercedes Sosa

Best Tango Album: “Cigala & Tango: by Diego El Cigala

Best Flamenco Album: La Orilla De Mi Pelo” by Nina Pastori

Best Classical Album: “Brazilian Guitar Quartet Plays Villa-Lobos” by the Brazilian Guitar Quartet

Best Classical Contemporary Composition: “Panamericana Suite” by Paquito D’Rivera

Best Urban Music Album: “Entren Los Que Quieran” by Calle 13

Best Urban Song: “Baile De Los Pobres” by Rafa Arcaute & Calle 13

Best Singer-Songwriter Album: “Sesiones Intimas” by Amaury Gutierrez and “Dias Nuevos” by Gian Marco

Best Latin Children’s Album: “Musica De Brinquedo” by Pato Fu

Best Recording Package: “Chico & Rita” art directed by Javier Mariscal and “Solo Un Momento” art directed by Alejandro Ros

Tobacco Smoking is single largest cause of many diseases

Smoking is the single largest cause of many diseases. This was stated by eminent cardiologist and Medical Superintendent Red Crescent Hospital Latifabad, Dr Fazal-ur-Rehman, here on Wednesday. He said that smoking causes many of diseases including cancer of different kinds, cardiac, tuberculosis, asthma, shrinking of mouth tissues and arteries and foot infections.

Dr Fazal said that smoking is not only injurious for the users but passive smoking is also a threat to the passive smokers. He said that tobacco chewing, Gutka, leaf with chewing tobacco are also harmful. He said that despite promulgation of Anti-Smoking Ordinance, smoking is prevalent in public places.

Dr Fazal-ur-Rehman was also critical of advertisement of cigarette companies on media. He also emphasized the need of effective implementation of Anti-Smoking Ordinance. Dr Fazal emphasized the need of community-based efforts for fostering awareness about the hazards of the smoking.

Latin Music Person of the Year: Shakira

The Latin Recording Academy chosenine time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner and Columbian born singer ShakiraShakira as their 2011 Person of the Year and on the eve of the Latin Grammy Awards a gala was held to honour Shakira for her musical, cultural, and philanthropic ventures.

The night’s events included a concert of Latin music stars performing some of her music. Among those who performed during the night were Pepe Aguilar, Cristian Castro, Franco De Vita, Alejandra Guzman, Natalia Jimenez, Vicentico, Gilberto santa Rosa, Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, and the singer’s own father William Mebarak.

Latin music star Marc Anthony said of Shakira as he presented her with the crystal plaque, “we are in the presence of one of the most special human beings, one of the most talented human beings you will ever meet.”Shakira joins Latin music stars Gloria Estefan, Carlos Santana, and Ricky Martin as recipients of the Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year.

Shakira was born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in Barranquilla, Columbia on February 2, 1977 to a Lebanese-American father and a Columbian mother. Shakira, the youngest of eight children, began her musical career at an early age. She wrote her first song at eight, winning talent contests at 10, learned guitar at eleven, and signed a recording contract at 13. Shakira released her debut album “Magia” in 1991. The 1998 album “Donde Estan los Landrones?” broke the

US market open and topped the Billboard Latin Music Album Chart at number one for eleven weeks. The 2001 album “Laundry Service” was the first itme Shakira created an album of mostly English songs. Her name Shakira is Arabic for grateful or full of grace. In addition to her singing talents,

Shakira’s Lebanese grandmother taught her how to belly dance. Shakira pens most of her own songs and retains creative control over her music. In 2011 US President Barack Obama appointed Shakira to his Advisory Commissin of Educations Excellence for Hispanics.

PHOTOS: IYABO OJO,DORIS SIMEON AND MERCY AIGBE TURNS GUCCI GIRLS

Star actress Mercy Aigbe is currently working on a new movie titled "Gucci Girls. The movie star Doris Simeon, Iyabo Ojo, Remilekun Ayoni Kuti and Remilekun Yetty.

Checkout the photoshoot for the new movie.

These babes are hot!

LoL.

Satanic Sex Ritual; Two Women Arrested for Sex Stabbing

Milwaukee: Rebecca Chandler, 22, and Raven Larrabee, 20, are held in the Milwaukee County Jail for the Satanic Ritual injuries endured by an 18 year-old man. Chandler stated that the ritual got “out of hand” and led to over 300 stab wounds of the unidentified man. The injured party stated in a search warrant affidavit, that he had been in internet connections with the women and planned to meet them for consensual sex. The man traveled from Phoenix to Milwaukee to meet Chandler, only to be held in her apartment for two days and stabbed more than 300 times.

Chandler offered herself up to the police when they arrived with the warrant. She admitted that the sexual act and ritual got “out of hand.” Chandler referred to Larrabee, her roommate, as Scarlet. Chandler stated that Scarlet did most of the cutting and was possibly “involved in satanic or occult activities.”

The man was transported to a local hospital where medical personnel stated; “he suffered multiple puncture wounds as well as lacerations and slash wounds to his back, face, arms, legs, and neck.” The man was restrained with “bloody duct tape” and a length of rope. The man told police that he traveled to meet Chandler and Larrabee for consensual sex, but had not anticipated the horror that derived from the act. A blood trail led police to the apartment where Chandler was waiting.

Several items were removed from the site including knives, cutting instruments, DNA evidence, duct tape, restraining devices, and books or literature relating to Satanism and the occult. Among the literature were “The Necromantic Ritual Book” and “The Werewolf’s Guide to Life.” “The Necromantic Ritual Book” contains information on “sharing consciousness with the Angel of Death.” Paperwork, seized by the police, contained the “7 Pentacles” of planets.

A black folder containing “Intro to Sigil borne Spirits”, a guide to contacting the dead, was also coveted by the police. While the man stated he traveled to Wisconsin to meet the girls, he did not indicate that he was interested in the occult.

Game Says He Will Be Featured "More Than Once" On Dr. Dre's "Detox"

Chuck Taylor says that if the near-mythical album ever releases, he will be on several tracks. Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg recently said that Dr. Dre’s near-mythical album Detox was in the mixing stage, though a concrete release date is yet to be announced. Game recently spoke with KISS 107.5's Jay Thomas and said that if the album ever does drop, he will be featured on at least two of the tracks.

“If there is a Detox, then Game is on it more than once. But if it never comes out, then nobody’s on it,” he said. As he’s previously done, the Compton, California native remained mum on all other aspects of the album, stating that while it’s been on his mind, he has nothing more to offer about the project.

“Detox man, I don’t know about Detox man. I’ve been thinking about detoxing lately, because I’ve been back on my workout grind and I’ve been thinking about detoxing. That’s the only thing I can tell you about Detox.”

Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 with battery improvements, security fixes

Apple has released iOS 5.0.1, a minor software update designed to fix battery life issues among other things. As we reported earlier, Apple had seeded the fix to some iDevice owners who had been seeing those problems. This is the first update that is available over-the-air (to the general public), for those with iOS 5.0 on their devices. Apple added the ability to update its iOS platform OTA in iOS 5.

Those who had late version of the iOS 5 beta were able to update to the final version OTA. While earlier reports were that iOS 5.0.1 wasn't showing up via OTA, we can confirm it's now available via that method. Naturally, you can also update by cabling your device and using iTunes.

To do an OTA update, click on Settings > General > Software Update. Then click Download and Install to start the upgrade process. If your battery is below 50 percent and you’re not connected to the power source, the update won’t install.

Here are the release notes:

iOS 5.0.1 Software Update

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:

    * Fixes bugs affecting battery life
    * Adds Multitasking Gestures for original iPad
    * Resolves bugs with Documents in the Cloud
    * Improves voice recognition for Australian users using dictation

Products compatible with this software update:

    * iPhone 4S
    * iPhone 4
    * iPhone 3GS
    * iPad 2
    * iPad
    * iPod touch (4th generation)
    * iPod touch (3rd generation)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5052.
Among the security fixes is one for the vulnerability found by developer Charlie Miller, one that got him booted out of the iOS developer program, after he submitted a proof-of-concept app into the App Store.

B.o.B Reveals New Mixtape "E.P.I.C.," Speaks On Heavy D's Passing

Bobby Ray says he'll precede his sophomore album "Strange Clouds" with a street release. With his sophomore project Strange Clouds due next year, B.o.B plans on feeding the streets with another mixtape. The “Airplanes” rapper recently stopped by WGCI’s Morning Riot, where he revealed that he’s working on a new mixtape called E.P.I.C. (Every Play is Crucial), which will release this month.

“I’m actually finishing up my sophomore project called Strange Clouds,” he said. “I’m working on a mixtape, too, which I’m releasing this month. It’s called E.P.I.C. (Every Play is Crucial).”Bobby Ray also touched on the sudden death of Heavy D. The ATLien said that he grew up listening to the fallen rapper, and that it’s made him realize to live life to the fullest.

“Definitely caught me by surprise, man. Heavy D was one of the artists that I saw on TV when I was a kid coming up, watching BET and all the videos. Just to hear it, it seems like it always happens so sudden. It wasn’t really expected. He was just on the BET Awards. It’s crazy, man. You gotta just always embrace the moment. It’s crucial.”

DMX Recalls Childhood Abuse, Speaks On Disciplining His Children

Dark Man X talked with Dr. Drew about how he chooses to discipline his 10 children. DMX recently paid a visit to Dr. Drew’s “Lifechangers” show, speaking on his struggles with the law and his childhood. During the conversation, he touched on being disciplined as a kid and how it helped shape who he is today. “Back then, everybody got beatings,” he explained. “It made me a better person. Some were a little extreme. It got pretty bad. There were plenty of days I couldn’t sit down in school. There were three extension cords and she would braid them together.”

Dr. Drew asked if he beat any of his 10 children as punishment. Dark Man X said that he disciplines them by giving them something along the lines of a spanking when they get out of line, but that it usually teaches them a lesson.“You don't really have to beat them. That one time... Smack them on the ass with a belt a couple of times and they get the point. It was not continual beating. Anybody you've got to beat over and over again, evidently it's not working. You give them a spanking that one time. After, you explain to them not to do it and you go back and do it again.”

He emphasized the importance of communication with his kids and how it helps better them and their behavior.“That's why I talk to my kids first. I sit them down and explain to them what they did wrong. If I see that they are genuinely remorseful about the situation, then I'll let it go, because it’s about them learning. It’s not about me beating them.”