2 Nigerian soldiers injured in clash with Delta youth – Official

                     
The Nigerian Navy said on Monday that two of its officers were injured in a skirmish between its officers and youth of Ode-Ugborodo community in Warri South-West Area of Delta State. The Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Delta, Musa Gemu, confirmed the incident to journalists at a naval base in Warri.
Mr. Gemu, a Captain, however, declined to give further details about the attack, promising to issue a statement at the “appropriate time.’’
Femi Uwaway, a member of Ugborodo Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Interface Committee, also confirmed the incident, but called it a little skirmish.

The incident occurred barely four days after a reported military action in the community to restore peace and resettle persons displaced by a recent crisis in the area.

Woman, three children found shot dead in Australian farmhouse – police

                

 POLICE have confirmed they are searching a New South Wales farm for a father aged in his 40s after a woman and three children were found shot dead inside their farmhouse west of Wagga Wagga.
Australian police said Tuesday a woman and three children aged under 10 have been found dead, apparently from gunshot wounds, in a rural farmhouse and they are searching a man aged in his 40s.
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Join Pastor Phil Dooley of HillSong South Africa at The Waterbrook Church’s Wednesday Service

                       


This Wednesday The Waterbrook Church is inviting you to an amazing service with Pastor Phil Dooley – the Lead Pastor of the HillSong in South Africa.
Pastor Phil will be coming with his unique mix of humour and Biblical wisdom to encourage you to unlock your God-given potential and live your life to the fullest.
This event is also supported by Christian concert events producers – Lyrics of Light (LOL).
This service promises to be an exciting and learning experience in God’s presence so you don;t want to miss it. Make sure you bring a friend along.
Date: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
For more information, visit www.thewaterbrookchurch.org | Follow them on Twitter: @mywaterbrook | Follow them on Instagram @mywaterbrook | Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mywaterbrook

Atiku calls urgent meeting over Adamawa election, security

                 


Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an urgent meeting of critical stakeholders in Adamawa State to ensure a free and fair governorship election in the state on October 11. The former Vice President made the call against the backdrop of the need to maintain security in the state and fears being expressed about the probable suffocation of the sovereignty of the people by the prevailing emergency rule in the state.

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P-Square, Wizkid release album track list

                   

Nigerian pop artistes, Psquare and EME golden boy, Wizkid, have released the track list and titles of their respective anticipated albums. PSquare will release what would be their sixth studio album titled “Double Trouble” on September 12, while Wizkid will release his second studio album, Ayo (Joy) on a yet to be announced date. The album, according to the artiste, would be his last with record label. Psquare recently dropped three singles and a video for EjeAjo, featuring American rapper, T.I. Double Trouble, a 13 track album, features African music icon, Awilo, as well as Jackson Five’s Jermaine Jackson. Other featured artistes are Dave Scott on Bring it On and producer, Don Jazzy on Collabo. Wizkid’s 18-track album is coming after over a year’s delay. 

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Airports Remodeling: Aviation Minister Orders Contractors Back to Site

     

Seven months after airports remodeling projects were abandoned, Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has ordered contractors handling the projects to return to site with immediate effect and complete all pending jobs without further delay.
Contractors handling the remodeling work at the 22 airports under the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had abandoned the project because the FAAN and Ministry of Aviation stopped funding them shortly after the removal of former minister, Ms. Stella Oduah in February last year.

TW Magazine Publisher Adesuwa Onyenokwe Graces its 7th Anniversary Issue

                     


TW Magazine turns 7 this month! It was not easy convincing TW Publisher and veteran broadcaster Adesuwa Onyenokwe to be the cover star for this edition, as she is not one to seek self-attention. However as the magazine prepares to embark on a new chapter, we thought it fitting to chronicle the TW story through the years and the amazing woman behind it all.
AO as her team fondly calls her, talks us through her story of tenacity, drive, dedication and ambition. She shares her journey from television (as a broadcaster on NTA) to print (as publisher & editor in chief of TW) and back on the small screen with Seriously Speaking (a talk show anchored by her and aired on Channels TV & GET TV).

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Serena Williams Gets $4 Million for Winning US Open

                                  

Tennis superstar, Serena Williams, has been given $4 million for winning the US Open!
This is the 6th time in history that she has won the tournament. Her victory also means this is her 18th Grand Slam singles title.
The final match of the tournament took place in Flushing Meadows, New York on Sunday, September 7th.
Williams, who is ranked as the number one tennis player in the world, defeatedCaroline Wozniacki 6-3 6-3 in straight sets, BBC reports.

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Leaked Video Shows NFL Star Ray Rice Punching Wife in Elevator

                       

Leaked footage of Baltimore Ravens football player, Ray Rice punching his wife in an elevator, has been posted online.
In the video, Rice is shown punching Janay Palmer, his then fiancee, in the face twice, knocking her out. He then drags her unconscious body out of the elevator.
The incident took place in an elevator at Revel Hotel in Atlantic City on February 15th this year, The Independent reports

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Jonathan is afraid of Boko Haram, says David-West

                     

A former Minister of Petroleum, Prof Tam David-West, has berated President Goodluck Jonathan for failing to aDavid-West said he was convinced that the President was afraid of Boko Haram that was why he (Jonathan) refused to visit the parents of the schoolgirls that were kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State over four months ago.ddress the security situation in the country.

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Boko Haram: Adamawa varsity students stranded as school closes

                          

The authorities of Adamawa State University, Mubi, has announced indefinite closure of the institution due to the fear of possible attack from insurgents.
This is contained in a statement by Malam Hassan Tanko, Acting Registrar of the institution, in Yola on Sunday.

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Rihanna shows off her moves as she soaks up the sun aboard sprawling super-yacht in Saint-Tropez

                                 

Rihanna's recent sunshine break has not been without its fair share of memorable moments – and none more so than her latest bikini-clad display in the South of France.
The 26-year-old singer has been enjoying some time away from the spotlight with pals aboard luxurious super-yacht The Galaxy, but music wasn’t far from her mind as it cruised across the Mediterranean.
With beats pounding from a nearby sound system, Rihanna brushed up her impressive twerking skills while sunning her nicely toned body on the top deck.
Rihanna’s raunchy display came in the midst of an otherwise meditative cruise close to the Saint-Tropez coastline, and she appeared to soak up the breath-taking vista by perching atop one of The Galaxy’s many handrails.
Sitting alone, the Diamonds singer enjoyed a quiet smoke before returning to her sun-lounger – where she was joined by close friend Melissa Forde.

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Atiku Declares 2015 Presidential Interest

                            

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President of Nigeria has made his intentions known to run for the 2015 presidential election. Malam Garba Shehu, Atiku’s media aide said the campaign organisation will be headed by Professor Babalola Borisade, former minister of education. AITreports.
Additional reports indicate that Abubakar will make a formal declaration on Wednesday, September 24th.

I wish all my artistes were as successful as Wizkid — Banky W

                              

Empire Mates Entertainment boss Banky W has said he is proud of his former protege, Wizkid who grew under his EME and expressed profound desire for all his other artistes to be as successful as the Star Boi. -
In a recent chat with Channels TV, Banky said he has no grouse with Wizkid for going to form his own record label Star Boi, saying it is indeed his desire for artistes to grow big enough to form their own record labels.

RIP Joan Rivers

                                     

Hollywood has lost a legend, the world has lost a star. Joan Rivers, 81, host of Fashion Police on E!, longtime comedian, red carpet host and mother of one, passed away in New York City, USA, yesterday September 4, 2014. The comedienne had been brought out of a medically induced coma after her heart stopped beating during a vocal cord surgery last week. Here’s a statement from her daughter and producer of Fashion Police, Melissa, “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers.” “She passed peacefully at 1:17 PM surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother.” “Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support and prayers we have received from around the world.They have been heard and appreciated.” “My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.” The world mourns her loss … RIP. Statement via TMZ