At 70, men still run after me – Rev. Margaret Idahosa

…Narrates how husband died after returning from crusade
She looks so much younger! ‘A rare gem flying her husband’s flag even after his death’, that’s the description that best suits her. Fifteen years after the death of Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Margaret Benson-Idahosa, the Archbishop of the Church of God International, who She turns 70 on July 29, has remained a symbol of grace and her strides have remained a proof of the power of faith. In this interview, Archbishop Margaret Idahosa who was in Lagos for her annual Christian Women Fellowship International- CWFI, shares memories of her husband and childhood amongst sundry issues. Excerpts:

PRESIDENCY: Why North should wait till 2027, by Ogbemudia

*Says Jonathan has power to resolve governors’ impasse
*Oshiomhole shunned our plea to join PDP’
BY SIMON EBEGBULEM, Benin City
Dr Samuel Ogbemudia,  a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, is an old war horse in politics. The time- two former governor of the old Bendel State has been abroad for medical check-up and broke his silence on political issues to Sunday Vanguard last Wednesday. While declaring the support of the leaders of the South-south for second term for President Goodluck Jonathan, the former military tactician explained why the North is not entitled to the presidency until 2027.
And contrary to the statement by the PDP that Governor Adams Oshiomhole begged to join the party prior to the 2007 and 2012 governorship election in Edo State, Ogbemudia disclosed how he led some PDP leaders to appeal to Oshiomhole to join the party, but the plea was turned down by the former labour leader. He spoke on other national issues.
Excerpts:
While you were away, Nigeria celebrated Democracy Day. How do you assess our democracy so far?

Breaking news: Ukrainian plane detained in Kano

Security agents have detained an Ukrainian cargo plane at the Kano International Airport for carrying suspected military hardware.
Vanguard gathered that investigation is ongoing on the owners and the destination of the cargo.
This is coming few weeks after weapons believed to belong to Hezbollah was uncovered in a building belonging to a Lebanese businessman in Kano. The items recovered from the building include; 40 air-to-surface missiles, 50 cluster bombs, 200 rocket-propel launcher, eight AK-47 rifles, 200 military hand grenades, uncountable number of live ammunition and certain military hard wares deployed to destroy Armoured Personnel Carriers, APC.
Details soon

Hospital discharges injured NANS official

Umuahia – The Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, has discharged one of the four officials of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) injured in an auto crash on Thursday.
Mr Michael Okereke, an Assistant Director, Accident Unit of the centre, told reporters on Saturday in Umuahia that the student was discharged after medical personnel certified him physically fit on Friday.
Nine officials of NANS on their way to University of Uyo, had a fatal accident at Ariam/Ndioro junction in Ikwuano area of Abia.
Five persons died in the accident which involved NANS mini bus and an articulated vehicle.
Okereke said three other injured students were responding to treatment, adding that medical officials at the centre were handling the situation.
He gave the assurance that the students would be discharged soon, adding that the management of the hospital was giving them special attention.
“The medical officials of FMC are putting in their best to ensure that all the injured students receive the best attention and I feel there is no cause for alarm because they are all responding to treatment,’’ Okereke said.
One of the students still receiving medical attention, who pleaded anonymity, commended those who rescued them and  management of FMC for their treatment.(NAN)

#BBATheChase: Hakeem Breaks Up With Cleo

Hakeem has professed he is done with Cleo.

After Maria told Hakeem that Cleo does not want to live in the same House as him, the Zimbabwean says he is done with her.

SEE Genevieve Nnaji looking like a school girl

Looks like Genevieve Nnaji's favourite colour is yellow. .

Apparently, she posted this picture on her Instagram page few minutes ago, she looks so young like a school girl in this picture.

Man Hands His ‘Boko Haram’ Son over to JTF

A Maiduguri based businessman (name is not disclosed for security reasons) on Thursday turned in his biological son, a member of Boko Haram, to the Joint Task Force, JTF, with an order that he should be shot dead, witnesses said.

University Of Benin Students Shot by Unknown Gunmen (PHOTOS)

About 2 university of Benin students were shot yesterday at the
sports complex of the institution,the shooting is believed to be in retaliation for a previous killing at Osasogie
area close to the institution day before yesterday.

Gun shots were also heard close to the staff quarters of the Institution around 8pm on Friday. Our reporter gathered that the one shot in d head was the inside school sport complex ,the other was killed in osasogie yesterday.

How I Dated My Elder Brother's Friend and Suffered For Love - Singer Omawumi

Popular songstress, Omawumi Megbele, speaks to Ademola Olonilua about the "bad" things she did as a teenage girl back in the day, she also dishes on her latest work and sundry issues:

Why it took me so long to launch my album
I just wanted to take out time and make good music. There are some people who do yearly albums, I try to do like two or three years. There are people whom I emulate. I feel that as music is a craft, you must try to make sure you put out good materials that can stand the test of time. It is not something that can be relevant for only two months or a year. You want something that is good.

My Boyfriend Agrees To My "No Sex" Rule, Is This Normal?

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Dear Readers, if u av bin datin a guy dat agrees to ur no sex rule in a relationship, for 3 yrs now, wat does it prove?

Nigerians no longer have respect for their elders – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday affirmed that Nigerians have lost the values for hard work, respect for their elders, truthfulness, honesty, contentment, humility, patience and all moral virtues.

Residents Of Nigerian Village In Taraba State That Still Don't Wear Clothes (SEE PHOTOS)

This may look like a screen shot from the popular movie 'The gods must be crazy' but hey!! this is real and yeah, they literally still live in the stone age. Poverty and diseases ravage their land, like locusts. A good number of them still dress in the manner of, the Biblical Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden -- stark Unclad -- with fresh leaves for a little covering. You are welcome to the top of the Gerinjina mountain in Gashaka Local Government area of Taraba State.

Fally Ipupa, Olamide, 2face to join D'banj for DKM 5-star concert

African superstar entertainer; D’banj is set to paint the city of Lagos red with a five-star DKM concert to celebrate his recent achievements in the entertainment industry with his fans here in Nigeria and to herald the launching of his DKM album which is set to be released later in the year.

The concert which is set to take place at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites on the 23rd of June, 2013 will feature appearances from some of the finest stars from the African continent and beyond.

"Once purity is a year old, labour room here I come again' - Mercy Johnson says

When asked if she had any plans for more babies in the future, the mother of one told African Magic: "Yes of course, once Purity is a year old, labour room here I come again."

Hot or not - Craig David's ripped body

The 32 year old British singer shared this photo on his Instagram page yesterday showing off his ripped body...and lean face. The photo has been getting a lot of controversial comments online. Some think the body is hot, some don't! What do you think?