GEJ in North East

The Commander-in-Cheif of the Armed Forces, President Jonathan (Centre) visits troops in the North East today.

GMB in London

Anti- Selfie Tabs

Ashebi

Hahaha 9ja no go kill me for laugh Oo. Ashebi indeed. Pls who can call there names for me?

Repercussion of wrong Valentine

Hanks Anuku

Popular gangster actor, Hanks Anuku is heartbroken at the moment. Like in a movie set, the actor is brooding over his wounds after news went viral online during the week, accusing him of testing positive to HIV/AIDS, and deliberately infecting his wife with the deadly virus.   Anuku, who is hale and hearty has since refuted the report. His publicist, Bayo Adeoye while reacting to the report, described it as “not only confusing but a total lie.”

In an online chat with HVP, Bayo said “It is so sad the way our journalists are working. I wonder where the story came out from, and nobody bothered to seek for Hanks’ angle. I decided not to talk because the story is not only confusing but it’s senseless.” Bayo, however, confirmed that Hanks has been living in Ghana for the past four years, and is hale and hearty. The actor is said to be lamenting the bad light in which the news has put him and his immediate family members, most especially his wife and children.

According to him, “ There is no iota of truth in that story! This is me, I am fine and healthy.” Sources close to the actor, said he’s really devastated about the story that he slept with over 80 women in 2011, and deliberately inflected his beloved wife with the deadly HIV/AIDS virus.

He’s also wondering why anyone would sit down to cook up such a terrible story when he has not offended anyone. News went viral online that the actor, who is now a born again Christian, was said to have revealed how he enjoyed life back in Zambia, sleeping with different women, and contracting the deadly HIV/AIDS virus which he later got his wife infected too. The news spread like a wildfire on the internet. But one wonders who could be demon that targeted at tarnishing Hanks’ hard earned name just for nothing.

TALBAN

My prayers for my nation at the masjid Nabwy, is that Allah (swt) should make it great and peaceful for all to fulfill their dreams and aspiration to glory of God and the good of humanity.

Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari

Former President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari marked his 90th birthday. President Shagari is a living legend of democracy and Nigeria will ever appreciate him for his services to the nation as a democratically elected leader and as a Statesman who guided his successors with the sagacity acquired from his years of leadership. Happy 90th Birthday sir. May God bless you and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

AGAIN, YOUTH ATTACK OKOROCHA....

''AGAIN, YOUTH ATTACK OKOROCHA....PELT CONVOY WITH STONES, WOODEN RODS''

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State may be harvesting crisis by the minutes, as youths from Mgbala Agwa Community in Ohaji/Egbema local government area, have added to his headache which was increased by the curse on him, last Sunday, by widows over the abuse meted out to them, allegedly, by his agents and assigns. 

Still battling to stave off effects of the curse, Okorocha fell victim to youths of Agwa, who descended on his convoy, pelting it with stones, sachet water and wooden rods. Eye witnesses to the drama told The UNION that Okorocha escaped by the hairs breathe. 

According to our reporter, the situation was saved by the police and other security agents who had to shoot repeatedly into the air to disperse the angry mob.

The incident happened barely one month after the governor was attacked by angry youths in Mmahu Egbema, the headquarters of Ohaji Egbema council area of the state, when he visited the area for his re-election campaign. 

According to eye witnesses, the incident, which happened at Mgbala Agwa community last weekend, saw the angry youths breaking windshields and windows on about three vehicles on the convoy and seriously denting some others. 

The youths, it was learnt, are angry with Okorocha for allegedly failing to provide any government presence in their area. They also accuse him of allegedly failing to address the question of their traditional stool which had long been in contention. 

Community sources told our correspondent that the governor was in the community to campaign but was greeted by angry youths on arrival. 

According to our sources, some of the aggrieved natives refused that the governor will address them as they disrupted his campaign with anti-Okorocha chants. 

They also called him names while hurling stones and wooden robs at his convoy. 

The situation however descended to a free-for-all as few minutes after the governor’s escape, another group of youth, said to be numbering about 200, entered the community and allegedly attacked the anti-Okorocha group.

Love is Fresh like Banana

PEACE IN NIGERIA

Lets play politics like brothers, PLEASE....

Anaconda Behind the Microphone

Chuks D General (Ikwukirikwu 1 of Comedy) is one of the most interesting masters of ceremony, a very creative standup comedian and a perfect example of the popular slogan It's not the size of the container that matters but the content. Check out this wonderful interaction with him as he talks about himself and his career.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?

My name is Israel Chukwuyem Jude, but the popular abbreviation of Chukwuyem lead me to Chuks. I am the third in a family of five, from Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State. I was born on the 27th of February and I am in my 20s. I obtained my primary and secondary education in Delta State, while my university years were spent in Nasarawa State University, Keffi (B.Sc. Statistics).

I am currently based in Abuja where I do my MC, comedy, media consult and  event management. By the grace of God, there are more things packaged in me by God that are still in process; the industry should standby for the manifestations through God.

Can you tell us how the journey started?

I didn’t set out to be a comedian; I was just living my life and being myself. My parents (Mr. & Mrs. Israel Okoh) brought me up with Godly principles and have always wanted me to spend most of my time in Church after doing my homework. So I became practically a part of every activity in Church right from my young age – reading the bible for the preacher, planning for any upcoming church event and doing recitations and moderations during special services. I never knew that God was preparing me for something great and by God’s special grace, I am on my way. That is why I always tell my colleagues in the entertainment industry that the best place to discover, develop, display and end your talent is in God, through the true church, because whatever you do in the house of God, will make your own house for you. Nevertheless, in the midst of all these, I never forget that I bear in me a mark of God that distinguishes me from others in my talk, my choice of words, style of jokes and my lifestyle down the stage. Therefore, no matter where I perform, I carry God in my heart.

What do you think about comedy in Nigeria?

For me I think comedy in Nigeria have really grown so much that is no longer about the stage act only but is also an industry and a business.

What motivates you?

I am not motivated by anything physical but rather, the fact that I love what I do, I am happy to do what I do and am happy to see that people are happy whenever I do what I do.

How do you get the inspiration to create and deliver jokes?

Inspiration flows like current and is constantly on, so once you are connected to the right source and rightly positioned, it must surely flow to you and then you will shine the light for others to see right. For me I strife each day to create the right atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to inspire me to see a joke in everything that happens around me. There are many sources of inspiration for comedy but it takes the divine inspiration to make people not just temporarily happy but add a permanent joy to their life; this is my goal in every event.

What was your most embarrassing moments?

The most embarrassing moment for me in my line of duty can be traced back to some time three years ago. A fellow comedian had asked me to go stand in for him at an event he was supposed to handle but was too engaged to do same.

I got to the venue ahead of time like any serious MC would, only to be accosted by the father of the bride (it was a wedding ceremony). He was furious at the fact that I was diminutive and felt I couldn’t handle an event of that magnitude. He went on to tell me that it was not a kiddies birthday party, but his daughter’s wedding, and if I insisted, he could make me handle his daughter’s baby celebration when she gives birth.

I tried convincing him to just allow me start up the event and if he wasn’t impressed by the first 10 minutes, he could take the mic from me and give same to his reserve MC. This event happened at the Transcorp Hilton so you know it was a big event. After much pleading, he allowed me to anchor the event, and as they say, the rest is history.

How much do you charge per event?

Don’t be surprised, I have been structured not to be driven by money and not to turn what God gave me into a market. I perform in any event free of charge because the God that gave me the talent did not place a price tag, but nevertheless, you need to give me a gift of a particular amount as I am led to tell you at time of your call.

What is your philosophy in life as a comedian?

For me my philosophy in life is that no matter what you do, make sure you don’t go to hell for any reason.

How do you manage your comedy with your personal life?

I am a professional MC and comedian and the fact is people should learn how to relate with me as a person when I am down the stage and see me as a comedian paid to entertain only when am up the stage. I said this because people seem not to take me seriously when I am interacting with them ……. Make I no go call person for emergency one day, people go think say I dey joke.

Are you currently in any relationship?

Yes and as a matter of fact a very serious one but it is with GOD.

How has it been and what do we watch out for?

My early comedy days were not too nice because people could hardly believe in me because of my size but My major take off in Abuja just started with my excellent performance at major and great concerts around the country.

My exceptional ways of hosting events are really winning me massive audience acceptance first around the FCT and the nation at large and my name is gradually hitting the big screen especially with my features in most popular comedy shows and major events in Nigeria and beyond (e.g. Night of a 1000 laughs, comedy overdose, Iyanya Desire concert, finest girl in Nigeria, National gospel events, MBGN, AY live, MayD album 2face live in concert, Wizkid live in concert and many others both around the country and beyond. Have also hosted weddings, Birthdays and major events for top personalities and major government officials).

I am presently a guest presenter on 99.5 Wazobia FM every Friday 10am - 2pm and 96.9 Cool fm every Saturday 9am - 10am.

It has really been good, I give God the glory because he has done exceedingly and abundantly far above what I can ever think or imagine. For what to expect, I am like a moving ship, God is the Lord of the ship and I have decided to submit to his lordship. So whatever direction he gives me, I follow. For all those that are expecting, they should know by now that God never fails to give the best and as such I encourage them to sit tight, for the best is yet to come.

Everything has a time

How things change according to the law of time.
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe's campaign in the 1960's.

Run away Boko Haram Members

Mr Mike Omeri, the Director-General of the National Information Center, said today that some fleeing Boko Haram militants had infiltrated the Internally Displaced Persons camps in the Northeast but were fished out and arrested by the police.

Omeri also revealed that intelligence reports indicates that some of the fleeing Boko Haram members might have infiltrated towns and cities and have taken up some menial jobs to survive. 

He urged all citizens to be extra vigilant during this time and report any new face, worker or business setup.

Nigerian military...

Nigerian military recovers more communities from boko haram in a coordinated air and ground strikes.

Evil will not prevail over Nigeria.

Historic Commissioning

Historic Commissioning of 4 Navy War Ships by President Goodluck Jonathan in Lagos Today

In line with the ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime boundaries and territorial waters, President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday Commissioned four newly acquired naval warships for the Nigerian Navy (NN).

The recently delivered four warships NNS CENTENARY, NNS OKPABANA, NNS PROSPERITY and NNS SAGBAMA according to the Naval Director of Information (DINFO), Commodore Kabiru Aliyu t " is unique because this is the first time in the history of the Nigerian Navy that four capital warships will be commissioned at once.