AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe's brother shot dead by armed robbers

Michael Anyiam-Osigwe the older brother of AMAA (African Movie Academy Awards) founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and one of the sons of late Igbo billionaire Chief Anyiam Osigwe was shot by armed robbers on Saturday November 29th on the Ore-Benin expressway. He was reportely rescued alive from the scene of the robbery but later died in hospital.



Michael Anyiam-Osigwe was the Coordinator of the Anyiam-Osigwe Group and Secretary to the Supervisory Board. He had a first degree in Economics and then a Masters Degree in Social Anthropology and Ethnomusicology from Goldsmiths College, University of London.



May his soul rest in peace, amen.



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe's brother shot dead by armed robbers»

Gunmen storm Damaturu this morning, attack Yobe state university

Gunmen, suspected to be members of Boko Haram, stormed Damaturu in the early hours of today and began shooting and bombing the city. The attack, which was ongoing as at 7.30am today, has seen residents of the town scampering for safety.



According to reports, the mobile Police base which is in the outskirts of the town has been burnt down and many state institutions have also been raided by the rampaging gunmen who are now reportedly advancing to the main town of Damaturu.



They have also attacked some schools, including the Yobe State University located in Damaturu. The students have taken to the bushes for safety. There are also reports the militants are advancing to the government house with the aim of taking it over. More details later



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Gunmen storm Damaturu this morning, attack Yobe state university»

I'm giving away N1.5million this December. Get ready people! :-)

Happy new month guys. Hope all your dreams come true. And yes, you read right. I'm giving away N1.5 million as End-of-Year LIB Giveaway. Yay! Lol. It's my own way of saying thank you so much for an amazing year. 2014 has so far been the best year of my life...and I'm not just talking about money...it's everything...new family, great friends, drama (hehe), learning and growing. I want to bless as many people as I can before the year runs out(and yes I'm also making donations to charities)



So anyway, here's how we are going to distribute the N1.5million. I'll be giving away N200k every day from Monday Dec. 8th to Friday Dec. 12th - so it's going to be LIB Giveaway week. I will give N25k to 8 people every day so that makes it 40 people in total - that's N1million. The remaining N500k will be shared amongst LIB's most dedicated commenters. 5 people will get N100 each. Bonario Nnags of course, Onyx Godwin and three others - you guys please help me choose who the three remaining deserving LIB readers should be. And also tell me how you think I can fairly distribute this money. That's really the essence of this post and also to tell y'all to get ready...:-)



Happy new month once again. *hugs*



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji I'm giving away N1.5million this December. Get ready people! :-)»

Now they are saying Beyonce hits Jay Z?

National Enquirer is claiming that it's not only Solange that puts hands on Jay Z, that Beyonce does it too. *rollseyes* Below is what they reported today...

"In a shocking claim, Beyonce is alleged to be the physically abusive partner in the relationship, said sources – providing emphatic evidence that she’s spiraling closer to an epic nervous breakdown, as friends fear!

"The relationship is as volatile as ever,” said an insider who noted as of late, the “Drunk in Love” diva has been inebriated on more than just fondness for her husband. “It looks like sometimes she can’t control her anger or her liquor when she drinks.”

In fact, a provocative series of seemingly coded cries for help recently posted on the singer’s social media accounts have prompted some in the know to coyly label them “Beyonce’s breadcrumbs.”

In October, she published a photo showing Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton locked in a firey embrace. That A-list couple made headlines with their notoriously volatile relationship.

Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Now they are saying Beyonce hits Jay Z?»

Photos: ex-Police IG Tafa Balogun celebrates wife's 60th birthday

Former Inspector General of Police, Tafa Balogu today celebrated his wife, Olufunke's 60th birthday. The event held at their Lekki home had in attendance were top dignitaries including the current assistant IGP. See more photos after the cut...

Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Photos: ex-Police IG Tafa Balogun celebrates wife's 60th birthday»

Davido reacts to not winning at Channel O Awards yesterday

Davido lost out in the 5 categories he was nominated in at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards. He shared a 15-second video on his instagram page thanking fans for their continued support and promised to come back harder. Below is what he said...

"Shout out to team Davido, we didn’t win yesterday. It happens, but trust me we are coming back harder and harder. I love you guys for all the support"

Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Davido reacts to not winning at Channel O Awards yesterday»

Photo: Austin Okocha with his kids

They look so much like their dad...



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Photo: Austin Okocha with his kids»

Dear LIB readers: I want to leave my girlfriend because she had sex with me

From a male LIB reader. I never hear this kind one before o...lol. Abeg read below...

My girlfriend and I have dated for two years now and for the period we have been together, she has NEVER said no to my sexual advances, as in never. She gives me her body at will and never hesitates. Last Sunday in Church my Pastor while preaching said that a woman who really loves you and would be faithful in marriage would not give you her body at all while you are dating and if at all she gives it to you, it would be after a "battle". Now am having a rethink because even me sef am wondering "why would she not ever say no to giving me her body? Does she respect her body at all or is it blind love? Would she be ever faithful? Is my Pastor right?

Lol. Nothing wey person no go hear. Oya, over to you guys...



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Dear LIB readers: I want to leave my girlfriend because she had sex with me»

Kano Mosque bomb blast victims in need of blood

According to the North West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Authority NEMA, Musa Illamah, most of the victims of the Central Mosque Kano bomb blast that happened on Friday Nov 28th are in dire of blood and consumables

"We went round the hospitals to assess the conditions of those who are receiving treatment and we were told that what they need most is blood and consumables. I spoke with the officials of the Federal Ministry of Health and and they have assured me that they would mobilize blood bank in Katsina to supply blood to the hospital" he told newsmen

Residents in Kano have been trooping to the various hospitals where the victims are being treated to donate blood.

Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Kano Mosque bomb blast victims in need of blood»

Boko Haram attacks Shani in Borno state, many feared dead

Many people are feared dead after Boko Haram members attacked Shani local government in Borno state around 9pm yesterday night Nov 29th. A residents of the village said the sect members arrived their community on 10 motorcycles and immediately started shooting at people

"They came in about 10 motorcycles from Gwaskara axis well armed with Ak47 rifles Improvised Explosive Devices and petrol bombs wrecking havoc without confrontation as there were no military operatives or police to assist the armless civilians who were running helter-skelter for their dear lives. As I speak to you now, I left my people running towards Pakaina village for safety. It is only God that will know what is happening with the sporadic gunshots that engulfed the entire council area,” Mallam Babayo Ardo, a resident of the town told our National Mirror on phone.

This will be the third time the sect mebers are attacking Shani community



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Boko Haram attacks Shani in Borno state, many feared dead»

Jude Okoye shares pic with his new born daughter

Jude and Ify Okoye welcomed their daughter yesterday in the US..



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Jude Okoye shares pic with his new born daughter»

Acclaimed gospel musician Femi Omole unveils 'Clap Clap' album

Acclaimed Gospel singer, songwriter and musician, and worship leader at RCCG House Of Praise London, Femi Omole, is proud to unveil his exciting new debut album titled Clap Clap . Written by Femi Omole himself and produced by award-winning producer Evans Ogboi, Clap Clap is an exhilarating 10-track affair filled with emotive and soul stirring live music, which brings down the atmosphere of heaven to earth allowing true worshippers to bask in the glory of God.

Clocking in at just under 45 minutes, Clap Clap is distinct from the plethora of African and Gospel records of recent times - every of the ten songs that make this amazing album has been carefully thought out, crafted and selected for the sole purpose of reminding it’s listeners about the love of God. And what an excellent job of it, this Clap Clap album does - from its high energy praise songs, to the resounding ballads to its 80’s Funk influenced numbers, Femi Omole has brought an original and unique sound to the contemporary Gospel scene with this album.

Accompanied by a bevy of acclaimed live musicians, from Emmanuel Laykay Dada on drums, Matt Davieson Saxophone, and Amos Evwiarivi on keyboards, to Ben Trickey on guitar, James Fountain on trumpet, Patrick Kenny on Trombone, and Tolulope Ogunbameru on bass, Femi Omole has also made Clap Clap a collective effort pulling in an amazing array of talent, the effects of which is an album, not only strong on the live music element, but also brimming with outstanding musicianship and glorious sonic backdrops on every side and every song.

From the slow building opening track “Bought” which is inspired by the redemption work of Christ on the Cross, to the Psalm 47-inspired album title track “Clap Clap”, to the life-affirming number “Nobody Else”, to the stirring worship song “One True God” which pays ode to the Lamb of God, to the solemn album’s curtain call “In Your Presence”, Femi Omole’s Clap Clap is full of gratitude to God and filled with inspiration from start to finish, to make simply what is one of the best records you will hear in 2014, Gospel or otherwise.

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Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Acclaimed gospel musician Femi Omole unveils 'Clap Clap' album»

Comedian AY and wife celebrate 6th wedding anniversary

Comedian AY Makun and his wife Mabel are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary and 10 years of companionship today Nov. 30th. The couple are blessed with a daughter. Read AY's warm message to his wife posted on his instagram page..

"Within the twinkle of an eye, it is already 6 years of marital bliss and 10 years of companionship. I met u when i had nothing but as a woman of substance and integrity, u believed in d man u decided to spend d rest of ur life with. Through thick and thin we have grown into being there for each other, and understanding what it means to love and be loved. You are still the wind beneath my wings...that's why i fly so high in d place of grace and devine favour. I love and will always love u Mrs Makun. Happy anniversary"

Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Comedian AY and wife celebrate 6th wedding anniversary»

Best dressed goes to?

D'Prince, Ubi Franklin, Iyanya and Lynxxx at the Chanel O Awards yesterday in SA. Best dressed goes to?



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Best dressed goes to?»

Kim and Kanye are divorcing? I hear!

Choi. Another day, another Kim and Kanye are divorcing report. This one from MediaTakeOut.com

We told you weeks ago that Kim and Kanye were divorcing - and now it's happening. This is a MediaTakeOut.com exclusive report!

People were wondering how long it would be before Kim and Kanye got divorced, well you're not going to have to wait long for answers. MTO broke the news a few weeks ago, that Kim was spotted inside the office of popular divorce attorney Laura Wasser.

And this weekend - it's UNDENIABLE that Kim and Kanye are headed for a SEPARATION. Here's what we know, according to the NY POST, Kanye did NOT spend Thanksgiving with Kim, her family, OR HIS DAUGHTER. Yeezy ran off to Paris:

Kanye West skipped a family Thanksgiving with the Kardashians.

The rapper — without Kim and baby North — was spotted dining at Ralph Lauren’s restaurant in Paris with two male friends Thursday.

Meanwhile, Kim was in LA with the whole Kardashian Klan at Khloé’s house.

What man doesn't spend THANKSGIVING with his family, huh???? All you folks that DOUBTED our reporting, can you please ANSWER THAT.

But it gets even worse, it's clear that Kim is DONE WITH KANYE'S N*TCH AZZ. She tweeted out on Thursday night, "I’m so thankful to have spent the day with my whole family . . . Khloé cooked so much yummy food!." Since Kanye did NOT spend the day with her, that means she no longer considers him family.

What was the straw that broke the camels' back? Well MediaTakeout.com's insider tells us that Kanye was "upset" about Kim K's latest trip to Dubai. He suspects that there could have been FUNNY BUSINESS involved during the trip.

Kim Kardashian has been DROPPING MAJOR HINTS that her relationship with Kanye is ON THE ROCKS. Her latest . . . talking about how her DAUGHTER is her best friend . . . and leaving Kanye OUT THE PICTURE!!

Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Kim and Kanye are divorcing? I hear!»

Read about Ladi Kwali: The woman on the N20 note

If you know any great Nigerian history please share with the rest of us. Below is the history of Ladi Kwali, the woman on the N20 note...

Nigeria's best known potter who was awarded a Doctorate and was made MBE in 1963 for the level of detail and skill she utilized while making her pots.

Ladi Dosei Kwali (1925-1983) popularly known as Dr Ladi Kwali was born in 1925 in Kwali town in the present Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,Nigeria.

Probably she is the best known of the Abuja potters. Making pots was women’s work in Kwali and the entire Gwari villages, therefore Ladi came to Abuja (the then Suleja) with knowledge of traditional Gwari pottery.

She did not at first take to the idea of using wheels and kilns and the other paraphernalia of the European potter, but proved to have a natural ability to throw. She was picked from her traditional home Kwali to the then Abuja the present Suleja because of her natural ability in making pots.

The Abuja Pottery Training Centre was established 1950 by an English potter, Michael Cardew, who was sent to the Abuja area by the then colonial government, ostensibly to improve the quality of local work. But he found himself, for the next 15 years, in a symbiotic working relationship with local potters, in which he taught and was taught by potters like Ladi Kwali.

While Cardew introduced wheels and kilns to the centre, he also learnt about traditional firing methods and ornamentation. Kwali on the other hand, was initially reluctant to adapt to the wheel, preferring the spiralled coil method of building pots. She however, discovered she had a natural flair for the wheel. Cardew encouraged her to decorate her work, something she had not done before, and he even fired some of her traditional work in the Abuja kiln.

Ladi was later to become a very popular member of the touring lecture team; her easy nature and ability to communicate made her well liked and appreciated in Europe, Britain and America. She became Nigeria’s best known potter and has been honoured in many ways; she was given a doctorate.

By the time she died in 1983, Dr Ladi Kwali was Nigeria’s best known potter. She left a rich legacy of her work and a school of ‘students’ who picked up from where she left at the Abuja Pottery Training Centre. Over the next decade, her ornamentation skills became more sophisticated, and probably because of improved firing methods, she had the opportunity to exhibit her work in Europe in 1958, 1959 and 1962.

Her pottery was also displayed during Nigeria’s independence celebrations in 1960. Dr Ladi Kwali remained associated with the Abuja pottery works till she died. She gave lectures and demonstrations at home and abroad on her craft throughout her career.

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Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Read about Ladi Kwali: The woman on the N20 note»

Officer who shot unarmed teen resigns from Ferguson police force

Darren Wilson, the officer who shot and killed unarmed teen Michael Brown has resigned from the Ferguson Police force. Wilson resigned yesterday November 29th, 5 days after a grand jury decided not to indict him in the fatal shooting of Brown. Though he has been on administrative leave since the incident on August 9th.

ABC News obtained a copy of Wilson's letter of resignation. See it after the cut...

The letter reads:

"I, Darren Wilson, hereby resign my commission as a police officer with the City of Ferguson effective immediately. I have been told that my continued employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance that I cannot allow. For obvious reasons, I wanted to wait until the grand jury made their decision before I officially made my decision to resign. It was my hope to continue in police work, but the safety of other police officers and the community are of paramount importance to me. It is my hope that my resignation will allow the community to heal. I would like to thank all of my supporters and fellow officers throughout this process."

Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Officer who shot unarmed teen resigns from Ferguson police force»

Kano blast child victim in hospital, parents unknown...

According to this twitter user, this little boy was brought to the hospital for treatment after the blast at the Central Mosque in Kano on Friday. They are trying to locate his parents.



Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Kano blast child victim in hospital, parents unknown...»