Ishaya Bako returns with new documentary on gender-based violence 'Silent Tears'

A new documentary on the victimization and abuse of women in Abuja will be premiered in October. The documentary, which is titled Silent Tears, was directed by award- winning filmmaker, Ishaya Bako. In 2013, Ishaya Bako's documentary about the fuel subsidy scam in Nigeria, 'Fueling Poverty', attracted wide attention when it was banned for being highly provocative.

The new documentary, SILENT TEARS, was funded by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). It explores the methodical victimization of women in Abuja by a task force established by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to apprehend and rehabilitate sex workers. The October premiere of the documentary, will take place in Abuja. Other screening dates will be announced subsequently.

 The trailer below...

Chiwetel Ejiofor steps out once again with beautiful new girlfriend

Chiwetel Ejifor split with longtime partner Sari Mercer just last month and he's already in love with a new woman. You men sef! lol. The 38 year old Oscar nominee he stepped out holding hands with a mystery lady at The Martian premiere in New York on Sunday. 

 

Scott Disick 'not worried' about losing Kardashian money following split from Kourtney

Scott Disick made millions being a part of the Kardashian family and their reality show. But following his split from long time partner, Kourtney Kardashian, the 32 year old father of three said he's 'not worried' about money because he's always been able to make cash so he's "feeling good" about what the future holds. Speaking to Us Weekly, he said:

“I’ve been making money since I was a kid, and I’ll keep making money so I am not worried about it. I am feeling good.”

31-year-old woman shot dead by police ex-boyfriend before turning the gun on himself

31-year-old Zaheda Peters died on Saturday, September 26 after her ex boyfriend, Warrant Officer Nevell du Toit, 44, shot her twice outside her Strand home in Strand, South Africa on September 14.

After pumping a bullet into her shoulder and head and leaving her for dead in the street, Du Toit ended his own life with his service pistol. The mother of two at first showed signs of recovery, but later her condition deteriorated dramatically and on Saturday afternoon her life support was switched off.

 Du Toit is alleged to have turned violent after discovering that Peters was romantically involved with a young 22-year-old rugby player. Days before the attack, Du Toit, who is also the coach of Macassar Rugby B-team, allegedly threatened to shoot both Peters and her new lover.

Shortly after the shooting, Du Toit’s twin brother Neil du Toit revealed that the cop had left behind suicide letters explaining his actions. Neil would not reveal the exact details contained in the letters, except to say that his brother was under immense stress and that he apologised for dying in such a cowardly manner.

The officer was buried last Saturday from the Sidney Kuhn Hall, next to the Macassar police station where he worked. On Sunday, Peters’s family spoke emotionally about how they thought she would pull through. Speaking to the Daily Voice just moments before her funeral, Peters’s uncle Noor Rhode said he cannot believe he will never see her again.

Rhode said: "She was an amazing person who sparked life and love into everything she touched. We thought she was going to make it, but it was not meant to be." Peters had been making slow progress after doctors removed her one eye after the shooting.

Rhode said doctors at the Vergelegen Mediclinic contacted the family last Thursday to let them know that in spite of the progress she had made after having her eye removed, her condition was deteriorating. "She had opened her one eye and looked around, and the colour had returned to her face. She was getting better, we thought.

They called on Thursday to ask us to prepare as she was slipping away and the following 24 hours would be crucial.

On Saturday, doctors confirmed Zaheda was brain dead and asked the family to come and say their final goodbyes. I could not believe it. It was a very hard thing to do. I travel a lot and she would always be there to get me at the airport. Always a hug and love. I will never have that again. She is gone from us now, as the Almighty wills it," he added tearfully. Rhode said the whole family was devastated, but they have forgiven Peters’s killer. "This was not decided by man... we hold no grudges against him [Du Toit]. She lived as long as she was meant to. We have lots of questions, but they may never be answered. She will be greatly missed.

Gov. Amosun allegedly orders arrest of critic over Facebook post

Some bloggers and activists have been tweeting about the arrest of social a media commentator named Ojo Emmanuel on Saturday evening by men of the Nigeria Police force allegedly on the order of the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun. The alleged crime against him was that he made a Facebook post against the governor's wife. Below is what his friend sent in to LIB

He was arrested at Ibara in Abeokuta and taken to the Ibara Police station. While there he was forced to write a statement and when he remained adamant to do that he was beaten blue, black and the content of the statement they desire dictated to him. All attempts to get his pregnant wife have access to him proved abortive and as at 9:40pm on Sunday he was transferred to the Eleweran prison. No one has been granted access to him till now. Not even his lawyer.

All these people thinking it's okay to arrest and brutalize people because of their opinion. OK!

Rapper Fetty Wap's legs broken in 3 places following bike accident, recovering

Trap Queen rapper Fetty Wap, who was involved in a bike accident on Saturday, shared a video on his instagram page yesterday, letting his fans know that he's doing fine and revealed he broke his leg in three places in the serious accident.

'Appreciate all my fans praying for me.Broke my leg in three places... but Imma be a'ight. Appreciate Ya so much for the prayers … they told me don't make a video but I'm still breathing so I gotta let ya no I'll be back' he said..

Kylie Jenner and Tyga loved up in new snapchat pic...

President of the most populous country in the world meets president of the most populous country in Africa

China President, Xi Jinping met with President Buhari in New York yesterday

EFCC Arrests Traders with Huge Sum of Dollars in Enugu Int’l Airport

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed Onitsha Main Market, Anambra state after arresting seven traders at the Enugu Interna­tional Airport for alleged money laundering.

A source said the arrested trad­ers who were traveling either to China or Dubai were carrying with them dollars more than the stipulated approved amount for those traveling outside Nigeria, adding that some had $100,000, while others were in possession of $60,000. The officially al­lowed maximum travel allow­ance is $5000.

The source said that upon in­terrogation, the traders were said to have mentioned where they purchased the foreign currency in the market, hence the visit of the EFCC operatives to the Main Market to arrest the dealers.

Chairman of the Onitsha Main Market Traders Union (OMMA­TU), Chief Innocent Agudiegwu who confirmed the incident, said that the traders were arrested at the airport and brought to the market where it was ascertained that they were genuine traders and not money launderers.

Saraki Begs Obasanjo To Help Talk To Buhari; OBJ Intervenes

President Mohammadu Buhari on Saturday held a secret meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in New York in a bid to calm the tension going on in the All Progressive Congress (APC) over the ordeal of the controversial Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

The meeting which was held behind closed door at the Millennium Plaza Hotel in New York lasted for about 45 minutes.

Sources who were part of the meeting at its early minutes before being excused said that the former president had called the protocol officers of President Buhari to schedule the talks in order to plead for a soft landing for Saraki.

However, former Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, was sighted at the door of the room where the meeting took place, and all efforts to speak with him proved futile as he was busy struggling with security men who repeatedly stopped him from gaining entry.

All efforts by newsmen to speak with Obasanjo on his way to his hotel after the meeting met a brick wall as his security men prevented any interview from taking place.

Obasanjo even had to caution his security men that: “E fi won s’ile”, meaning “leave them alone”.

Photos: Meet Emir Sanusi's 18-year-old Bride, Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa

Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, the daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, is 18 years old and now married to 54 year old Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi.

She just finished secondary school, is now the Emir's 4th wife. They have a 36 years age difference. Here's a photo of her co-wives and step children.

Michelle Obama and Beyonce embrace at Global Citizen Festival

While Beyonce was performing on stage last night at the Global Citizen Festival at Central Park, US First lady was invited on stage where she happily embraced the singer who she's said so many times she respects and is a role model to other young women.