27 SHOT AT CONNECTICUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — A shooting at a Connecticut elementary school Friday left 27 people dead, including 18 children, an official said.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still under way. Another official, speaking on condition of anonymity for the same reason, said the gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown was killed and apparently had two guns.
Stephen Delgiadice said his 8-year-old daughter heard two big b

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Mergim Bajraliu, 17, heard the gunshots echo from his home and raced to check on his 9-year-old sister at the school. He said his sister, who was fine, heard a scream come over the intercom at one point. He said teachers were shaking and crying as they came out of the building.
"Everyone was just traumatized," he said.
The White House said President Barack Obama was notified of the shooting.
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Associated Press writer Michael Melia contributed to this report from Hartford.

 

 

3 die in Ibadan auto crash

TWO young men and a lady have lost their lives in an auto accident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday along Moshood Abiola Way (formerly Ring Road), Ibadan, Oyo State.
Two cars, a red colour Toyota Camry with registration number GJ 639 LSR and a black BMW bearing a customised number plate marked ‘One Love’, were involved in the crash which occurred at Oni Memorial Children’s Hospital area at about 12.30a.m.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the car conveying three young men and a lady was said to have lost control while on high speed, veering off the road and climbing the median of the dual carriageway before hitting the other car.
Two of the four young men whose names were given as Abubakar Salisu and Johnson Ogundayo, and the lady named Bisola Adeoye, reportedly died instantly while the driver of both cars, said to have been critically injured, were rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, immediately they were rescued.
The driver of the BMW car, whose name was given as Kayode Owolabi, was said to be in coma as of the time of rescue while the name of the driver of the Toyota Camry car, also in coma, could not be ascertained.
Unconfirmed reports also had it that the lady among them was already married with a child.
A source from UCH confirmed that the two accident victims were brought to the hospital, saying that they were out of coma and still undergoing medical treatment.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayodele Lanade also confirmed the story, saying that the driver of the Camry car was reported to have caused the auto crash.

3 die in Ibadan auto crash

WO young men and a lady have lost their lives in an auto accident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday along Moshood Abiola Way (formerly Ring Road), Ibadan, Oyo State. Two cars, a red colour Toyota Camry with registration number GJ 639 LSR and a black BMW bearing a customised number plate marked ‘One Love’, were involved in the crash which occurred at Oni Memorial Children’s Hospital area at about 12.30a.m.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the car conveying three young men and a lady was said to have lost control while on high speed, veering off the road and climbing the median of the dual carriageway before hitting the other car.
Two of the four young men whose names were given as Abubakar Salisu and Johnson Ogundayo, and the lady named Bisola Adeoye, reportedly died instantly while the driver of both cars, said to have been critically injured, were rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, immediately they were rescued.
The driver of the BMW car, whose name was given as Kayode Owolabi, was said to be in coma as of the time of rescue while the name of the driver of the Toyota Camry car, also in coma, could not be ascertained.
Unconfirmed reports also had it that the lady among them was already married with a child.
A source from UCH confirmed that the two accident victims were brought to the hospital, saying that they were out of coma and still undergoing medical treatment.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayodele Lanade also confirmed the story, saying that the driver of the Camry car was reported to have caused the auto crash.

Rivers woos investors with CARNIRIV

Rivers woos investors with

By ZIKA BOBBY
The Rivers State government has restated its commitment to attract foreign investments into the state, with the ongoing Rivers State Carnival, popularly referred to as CARNIRIV, which began at the weekend in Port Harcourt, the capital city.
The Director-General, Rivers State Tourism Development Agency, (RSTDA), Dr. Sam Dede, yesterday said the children’s version of the CARNIRIV 2012, set the week-long feast in motion. He expressed optimism that the cultural festival, if properly developed, could attract massive direct and indirect investments. “The main objective of CARNIRIV is to place River State boldly on the investment map of the world.
We want to attract not just tourists and culture lovers to the state, but also create a platform to promote economic activities and commercial exchange not just during the festival period but much after,” he said. He explained that the cultural festival, apart from providing opportunities for relaxation and showcasing the diverse cultures of the people, also boosts micro economy as local businesses such as hotels, transport companies and retail stores were fully engaged by visitors who came into Port Harcourt to witness the festival.
The RSTDA Director-General assured that this year’s edition of CARNIRIV was an improvement on past editions, adding that the agency raised the bar of excellence this year by putting together a world-class festival featuring unique blends of culture, music and entertainment as well as the participation of international stars.
To this end, he revealed that Grammy Award-winning reggae star and rapper, Shaggy; fellow reggae singer, Patra popularly called the Queen of the Pack; and gospel music sensation, Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa were some of the international music stars that would light up the state at this year’s edition of CARNIRIV.

Obaru Ibru takes over AERO

… Obaru Ibru takes over

The restructuring exercise initiated by the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) since its technical takeover of Aero has consumed its first casualty in the person of the Managing Director of the airline, Capt. Akin George. George was asked to step aside in a bid to revamp the airline.
The former Deputy Managing Director, Obaro Ibru has been appointed as the acting managing director/chief executive officer. According to a statement from the airline, the resignation of Capt. George was the beginning of a restructuring exercise that would make the airline slimmer and stronger with the aim of making it more competitive. George had served Aero for 24 years in various capacities.
Chairman of the board, Mr. Funsho Kupolokun said: “The board accepts the resignation of Capt. George and appreciate the services he has rendered to this airline over the last two decades. We wish him the best in his future endeavour.” Ibru, who until now was the deputy managing Director, had been appointed by the board on acting capacity.
He came with extensive experience in banking and aviation industry ranging from aviation project management, consumer banking product development, strategy, ICC internal control and compliance and business process engineering, among others.

Delta wins 5th festival title

•Dethrones Rivers

Team Delta has emerged the overall winner of the 18th National Sports Festival tagged: EKO 2012, flooring all opponents with her overwhelming performance to top the medals table. Delta scooped an impressive haul of 116 gold, 99 Silver and 75 bronze medals totaling 288 medals to win the National Sports Festival for the 5th time and as well dethrone defending champion, Rivers State, who placed second with a total of 218 medals made up of 76 gold, 71 Silver and 70 bronze medals.
In the third position is the host, Lagos State, with 64 gold, 47 Silver and 71 bronze, totaling 182 medals.The EKO 2012 host was followed by the 2002 NSF host, EDO , despite her coming to the 18TH edition of the NSF without a sports commissioner, finished fourth with a distant 25 gold, 23 silver and 44 bronze medals, pooling 92 medals. Bayelsa State bidding for the 2016 games, finished fifth with 19 gold, 17 silver and 22 bronze medals which amounted to 58 medals.
With this overall result, Delta made it victory number five in the biggest sporting fiesta in the country. The’ Big Heart’ first won the festival title at the Bauchi 2000 edition of the games aided under the guide of the then Commissioner for Sports, Chief Solomon Ogba. She was dethroned at the Edo 2002 Games by host, but she bounced back to winning ways at the Abuja 2004 Games. Delta again won the title at the Kaduna 2009 edition, but failed to defend it at the Garden City Games where host, Rivers State, wrestled the crown from her.

PINK REPUBLIC
My name is OBY EGBE popularly known as PINK REPUBLIC, I was born
and bread in Lagos, from Anambra State and the last out of Seven (7)
Children. I am a Musician, Actress, Designer, a Music Manager and a
lawyer called to the Nigerian bar. 
I started my career as a musician when I was 7 years old because of my
father Late Engineer E.C. Egbe he worked with F.R.C.N. (Federal Radio
Corporation of Nigeria) he do PIPINK REPUBLIC
My name is OBY EGBE popularly known as PINK REPUBLIC, I was born
and bread in Lagos, from Anambra State and the last out of Seven (7)
Children. I am a Musician, Actress, Designer, a Music Manager and a
lawyer called to the Nigerian bar. 
I started my career as a musician when I was 7 years old because of my
father Late Engineer E.C. Egbe he worked with F.R.C.N. (Federal Radio
Corporation of Nigeria) he do encourage I and my siblings to sing and take
part in jingles especially jingles that requires children voices.
Professionally, I started in 2006, and in 2007, I recorded my first 2 songs,
titled Miracle and Sacrifice, following that I did a single for a company
(074 Concept) titled save a child, which is the last track in my album, the
song was used to save children in West Africa in which when the
foundation was launched, I performed live.
My album titled sounds of music was released in the market in March
2011 by Samba Music with 8 tracks ranging from classic, high life, and
R&B but generally I sing inspirational songs, songs that inspires the mind
which may serve as an advice. I have 2 videos on air which is receiving
large air play locally and internationally titled True love and Sounds of
Music. I have performed in many shows.
My goal in life is to reach out to people positively with my music and my
advice to upcoming artist is to be creative, get an education and decease
from being destructive to the society.




    

 

NIGERIA HAIR SHOW 2012 GRANDFINALE[NATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST COMPETITION

                                       NIGERIA   HAIR SHOW 2012 GRAND FINALE

WINNER PROJECT DIRECTOR  CHUKWUMAH EMMANUEL AND KEHINDE FALODE

The   Grand finale of Nigeria hair Show    eight edition was held on the 25^th of November2012 @ the Vegas club Ikeja Lagos, The event featured different hairstyles which included ethnic and weavon  styles ,Seven Hairstylist participated in the competition representing different  zones of the country they include ,FlaKky touch salon, Vincent Beauty Salon, Vivian Beauty Arena, Blessing Beauty salon, Lisa salon and And 1 salon,

AWARDS FOR STYLE WRITERS

The salon gave their Best as they created styles that were wonderful, the music industry also gave their best in entertaining the audience with very good music, The style writers from different media houses were recognized with different awards in different categories, The most outstanding style writer of the year,went to Nike Sotade of the Guardian newspapers,The most creative,Vivian onyebukwa,The Sun   newspapers   the style personality award KEHINDE FALODE, Of the Nation ,and the most innovative awards went to Ronke kehinde of the compass newspapers, the best hair stylist of the year was however won by  Flakky touch salon,she got a complete set of standing Hair dryer and tools,the second position went to Vivian Beauty Arena, port harcourt,and the third position went to AND 1 salon,   Acccording to the organizers of the” national hairstylist competition” [Nigeria hair show]next year promises to be great as plans has begun already, And fresh new ideas are already setting in,

The supporters for this year event were Zaron cosmetics [official cosmetics]Dr Brown and Nighthinghale,Multi devices communications, Shine U,AFRICAN HAIR AND BEAUTY MAGAZINE AND SOLPHIA,

                        The Grand finale   NIGERIA HAIR SHOW 2012

The grand finale of the 8^th edition of national hairstylist competition Nigeria hair show  comes up on the 25^th of  November 2012 @ the Vegas club opebi Lagos ,The completion  finals will involve stylists from all nooks and crannies of the country ,that has qualified in the preliminaries of the competition, it will be a night of glam our as the best hair stylist will be chosen from the best crafted ethnic hair styles, different artistes and comedians will be there to thrill the crowd with hilarious jokes, the  style writers will be honored  with different awards, different dignitaries will be on ground to make the occasion worthwhile the project director Mr chukwumah Emmanuel uses this medium to solicit  for support in the hair and beauty sector worldwide

TRUST ME I WILL GIVE MY BEST Fiberesima, new AGN boss

Ibinabo Fiberesima made history recently when she emerged the first female president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. As expected, many notable actors and actresses attended her inauguration last Sunday at the upscale Rumours Night Club in Lagos.

For the first time in a long while, the event was well attended and the actual handing over took place in a warm and peaceful atmosphere. The turn-out signalled an end to the internal squabbles and controversies that had almost diminished the worth of the AGN.

In his farewell speech, the immediate past president of the AGN, Segun Arinze, described Fiberesima as the choice of an overwhelming majority of its membership.

Urging other members of the guild to put the past behind them, Arinze said, “This is a new beginning for the AGN. We must let bygones be bygones and give total support to the new president. Please, let us put an end to rancour and join hands to make the Actors Guild of Nigeria the best in Africa. History is made today as I peacefully hand over the mantle of leadership to (Ibinabo) Fiberesima.”

Nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji, led others to publicly declare their support for the new boss of the AGN.

“I gave the AGN a wide berth because of the previous crisis. Now, I’m back to identify with our new president (Ibinabo) Fiberisima. I’ve known her for a long time and I can vouch for her integrity and ability to get the job done. I’m glad that we’ve got the right person for the job,” Nnaji said.

In an interview with LIFE&BEAT, Fiberesima wasted no time in outlining her agenda for the Guild. “We are starting with a health insurance and pension scheme for actors and actresses in this country. It has never been done before. The motive is to put an end to the situation where actors go cap-in-hand to beg for money in times of difficulty.

“By the time we clock 100 days in office, the health insurance and the pension scheme would have been in place. As I speak with you, I’m just waiting for the data to ascertain how many actors and actresses are members of the AGN.

“It is not true that moviemakers and other stakeholders cannot gain access to the $200m Entertainment Endowment Fund with the NEXIM Bank. Some people have benefited from the loan. But we are seriously working on it. That is why the Federal Government has given us the You Win project.

“With You Win, it is easier to get funds for movies and other entertainment projects.

“As it is, my administration has a lot of work to do. I strongly believe that before the two-year tenure is over, some of the challenges facing the movie industry in Nigeria would have been professionally handled, trust me.

Buhari may reject Boko Haram offer

Former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd),
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There were indications in Abuja on Friday that a former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), may reject the offer by the Boko Haram Islamic sec to lead talks between it and the Federal Government.

Our correspondent gathered that the associates of the three-time presidential aspirant have advised against accepting such offer.

Though his spokesman, Mr. Yinka Odumakin said he (Odumakin) had yet to speak with him since the news broke out on Thursday, he gave an assurance that Buhari would not accept the offer.

Odumakin, who is outside the country, said in a text message to our correspondent, “I’m out of the country and yet to speak with him but I can tell you authoritatively that he won’t accept such offer as he does not support murderous activities.”

His associates and friends were said to have reasoned that accepting the offer might be misconstrued by his political opponents.

Already, the Congress for Progressive Change has said that Buhari has nothing to do with members of the sect.

The party, while reacting to the terms of peace talks with the Federal Government as released by the sect on Thursday, said that the choice of Buhari as one of the negotiators by the sect should not be misconstrued to mean he was a member of the dreaded sect.

A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Rotimi Fashakin, on Friday, was however silent on whether the party’s former presidential candidate would accept the offer or not.

When called on the telephone to seek clarification on this, Fashakin said that should not be the issue, adding that the behaviour of the Peoples Democratic Party-led central government was to use the Boko Haram issue to divert attention from its alleged incompetence.

His statement reads in part, “Our attention, in the CPC (has been drawn) to a widely publicised news that our National Leader, Muhammadu Buhari, has been appointed to take part in a Boko Haram/Federal Government parley.

“As a party, we’re convinced that this is the latest gambit in the desire of this organically corrupt PDP-led Federal Government in diverting the attention of the unsuspecting Nigerian public from the ongoing massive looting of their common patrimony.

“Without any scintilla of equivocation, General Muhammadu Buhari has never been directly or remotely connected with any insurrection or insurgency against the Nigerian nation and her people.

“He remains the quintessential patriot that continues to magnetise the very best across the ethno-religious boundaries within the Nigerian nation-space.”

He alleged that the PDP was the harbinger of the insecurity travails of the Nigerian people for the sole reason of ensuring perpetuity in governance.

Fashakin said that there were three variants of Boko Haram in the country.

“The original Boko Haram that is at daggers drawn with the Nigerian authority for the extra-judicial killing of their leader; the criminal Boko Haram that is involved in all criminality for economic reasons and of course, the most lethal of all, the political Boko Haram, which this PDP-led FG represents,” the statement added.

He appealed to Nigerians to reject “this latest deceptive ploy by this PDP-led government and demand more transparency in the governance of the nation.”

Lovers charged with murder, conspiracy

Thursday, 01 November 2012

A 27-year-old transporter, David Omoregbe and his 22-year-old girlfriend, Temisan Bolodeoku, on Tuesday, appeared before a Yaba magistrates’ court, Lagos,  for allegedly killing the woman’s lover.

Omoregbe and Bolodeoku, an apprentice tailor, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder.

The prosecutor, Inspector Rita Momoh, said that the duo committed the offence at about 12.30 p.m. on October 2, at No. 20, Adeojo Street, Isheri-Oshun, Lagos State.

She said that the deceased, one Kehinde Owasoye, was Bolodeoku’s ex-lover.

Momoh added that “Omoregbe, who is the present lover of Bolodeoku, learnt that the woman was seeing the deceased again and got upset.’’

She said that on the fateful day, Omoregbe traced Owasoye and Bolodeoku to the said address, where he found them together in bed and stabbed the deceased with a pair of scissors, causing Owasoye’s death.

According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene sections 221 and 231 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.

The magistrate, Mrs M.O. Tanimola, did not take the plea of the defendants, but ordered that they be remanded  pending the advice of the State Director of Public Prosecution.

Tanimola, thereafter, adjourned the case to November 12. 

Finbank MD, others manipulate N10.9bn finbank shares says  EFCC

AN Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Anafi Buba Mohammed, on Wednesday, while testifying in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of FinBank Plc, Okey Nwosu and three others, over allegation of N10.9billion theft, stated that the defendants manipulated the bank’s shares.

At the hearing before Justice Lateefa Okunnu of a Lagos high court sitting in Ikeja, Anafi told the court that the bank, under the leadership of Nwosu, manipulated the bank’s shares through several companies created by the bank management.

According to Anafi,  a law enforcement officer who was also the Head of Compliance and Enforcement department in the EFCC, the companies used for the manipulation, were known as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

The officer, while being led in evidence by the EFCC counsel, Rotimi Jacobs(SAN), explained that the though there were many of the SPVs, only seven were pronounced during the course of investigation.

He further added that the bank’s money were used to secure the shares through two stock broking firms,  Springboard Trust and Investment Limited and Integrated Limited,  before they were  transferred to the SPVs, whose main duty was to manipulate the bank’s shares.

It was Anafi’s testimony that such act of buying shares by the bank ran foul of regulations of the supervising authorities, even though it was a practice used by many banks to boost their image in the market.

He also explained that in the course of his investigation, it was discovered that 34 million of such shares of the bank were later  crossed from Integrated Limited to Dayo Famoroti, a director in the bank, adding that their investigation was non-conclusive as they were stopped mid- way by the authority.