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Patience JONATHAN Not Sick:

The special adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati has denied reports indicating that the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan was indisposed and flown abroad for proper medical attention. While responding to reports which emanated from an online news platform, Abati said the story “was a rumour and there is nothing like that”.
According to reports from the first lady’s spokesman, Ayo Osinlu, Dame Patience Jonathan did actually travel abroad, but she was only away to take a “moment’s rest” given that she has not taken a rest since President Jonathan’s election last year.

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ola Vincent is dead.
The country was thrown into another moment of mourning following the death of former CBN governor, Ola Vincent. He died yesterday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos where he was receiving treatment for an unknown illness. The late Vincent was born on May 16, 1925 in Lagos, he attended CMS Grammar School,Lagos (1936–1939). He served in the Nigerian Armed Forces between 1942 and 1946, and then worked in the Financial Secretary’s Office, Lagos between1946 and 1956. In 1951 he attended the Administrative Staff College in England, and from 1953 to 1956 he studied at the University of Manchester. From 1957 to 1960 he was a part-time lecturer of Economics at the University of Ibadan.

South African Miners Freed:

About 50 South African miners have been freed after murder charges against them, relating to the deaths of 34 miners shot by police, were dropped.  Prosecutors decided to provisionally set aside charges against 270 striking workers from the Marikana mine following a public outcry. On Sunday, the prosecution announced the murder charges would be suspended until the outcome of a judge-led inquiry into the events of 16 August at the Lonmin-owned Marikana platinum mine. The charges, levelled under a controversial apartheid-era law to accuse the miners of provoking police to open fire, were suspended after widespread condemnation.

Cristiano Ronaldo is not Happy::

Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo sparked a storm of media speculation over his future yesterday by saying he was ‘sad’ at the club. Ronaldo scored a brace in Madrid’s 3-0 win over Granada on Sunday but did not celebrate either goal. Quizzed by reporters after the game at the Santiago Bernabeu, he said: “It could be because I am a bit sad. That is the only reason. When I don’t celebrate goals, I am not happy.” Ronaldo was elusive about the reasons for his unhappiness, saying only that it was professional rather than personal. “I am not going to say more. People know why,” he was quoted as saying in the media.

Wizkid Wins New Awards:

THE singing sensation known as Wizkid,  Ayodele Balogun, has continued with his streak of good fortunes as the 24-year-old singer clinched two awards at the annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards in New York City  on Sunday, September 2, 2012. Wizkid, who was on tour of the United States of America with his EME crew, including Banky W. Young Skales and others ended the tour on a high note when he took home Artist Of The Year and Best Album Of The Year awards.                                                                                                                                      The event which held at the Skirball Centre for Performing Arts, New York City was hosted by duo of Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and super comedian, Ayodele Makoun, simply known as AY. The award which is the 7th edition is a brainchild of Iman Entertainment and proudly supported by Arik Air, Federal Palace Hotel, Moneygram, BellaNaija among others.

NBC Banns Wandel Coal’s New Video:

National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the weekend banned Wande Coal's Go Low video for showing too much 'Nudity'. But fortunately for people who love the video, the ban is restricted to local TV stations. Channel O, Trace, MTV Base, Sound City etc will continue to play the video.

Channel O Music Video Awards 2012, Nigerian Artistes Bag 17 Nominations
The Channel O MVA 2012 is here again and as always Nigerian artistes have shown their music dominance on the African continent. Well, except for South Africa (Channel O’s home country). Nigeria artistes showed class and got nominated in almost all categories except for those limited to specific regions. The annual Channel O Music Video Awards has grown to become Channel O’s signature event. 2012 will see the awards taking place on Saturday, 17th November at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, bringing the Channel O Music Video Awards to Soweto for the first time. According to reports about 17 Nigerian musicians were nominated for this year’s Chanel O Awards, some of them are Brymo, Naeto C, Davido, Dbanj, Mocheddah, P-Square, Ice Prince, 2Face, Wizkid etc.

Bobby Brown’s Wife Hospitalized:

Bobby Brown’s wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown was rushed to hospital on Saturday after suffering a seizure according to a local report. The report went on to say that Alicia had the seizure in their hotel room in Kissimmee, Fla as Bobby was performing a sound check ahead of the New Edition show which was to take place at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Alicia is also Bobby’s manager.  Bobby made the confirmation via Twitter, writing, “The report that my wife was rushed to the hospital is true. She is recovering and is in good spirits and doing well. Please keep my family in your prayers,” he added. He however managed to perform as planned and shared some positive news with the audience.

Heidi Klum Now Dating Her Bodyguard?:

Super model Heidi Klum who is also the estranged wife of music icon SEAL  has started dating her bodyguard, Martin Kristen with whom she was seen sharing a cozy moment with during a family day in Italy. Seal was clearly disappointed as he stated saying of their split. The couple separated way back in January and with Seal’s claims, it seems it was because Klum, 39, was cheating on him. However, Klum claims this has nothing to do with cheating as the end of their relationship was as much of a shock as it was for her fans. She said that she was seeking comfort from her friend during this difficult time.

Mario Barlotelle To Undergo Eye Surgery Today:
Manchester City coach confirmed to reporters that the 22yr old Italian striker is no longer able to wear contact lenses and requires immediate surgery to correct his Myopia. Myopia is commonly known as shortsightedness. Mario is not ready to return to the pitch yet. He no longer seems to tolerate contact lenses. He's feeling alright now, but the problem can return anytime'- the coach told reporters. The surgery is set for Sept 4th.