1. They are public people (obviously) so are accountable before Men and God 2.They are all Christians although Mr ibrahims parents are both Muslims 3.Two of them have a lot in common Asiwe ibrahim (ibrahim publishes asiwes online articles on the national mirror Newspaper) 4.One of them is much more succesful than the other two that have something in common 5.One is a Man of God ! 6.Although no man is perfect Only God is perfect A close friend has had dealings with all three of these men and We came to the conclusion that Just like the otedola/dangote feud This is a case of there is more to it than meets the eye.Or the more you look the less you see ! Now read about the latest "SMEAR CAMPAIGN ON PASTOR CHRIS " This is WORTH READING ! I sometimes used to think there was substance in their accusations but I saw Saint Azuh's Article and I had a rethink read on Although Azuh is a Christ Embassy Acolyte this still makes a bit of sense . Rejoinder:Christ Embassy: Anatomy of Smear Campaign - By Saint Azuh Ordinarily, stories and personal attacks against the activities of Christ Embassy Church in South Africa, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, his family members and everybody that has anything to do with the church would have been ignored or taken as the usual journalistic prying but for the well-established concern that such reports have become episodic and now very irritating. How else would anybody describe the use of words and language in stories that concern Pastor Chris and Christ Embassy Church by just one news website- huhu, if not to say that it makes a mockery of the very rudiments of journalism? It is very curious that within a very short span of time Huhu and its print collaborator, the National Mirror Newspapers have ran over ten stories on one person and the organization he represents. Haba! As a journalist and media analyst vast on reportage- investigative, development and even mischief, it is very surprising that a media outfit can run stories every week on one particular individual. The only import of this is that such outfit or some of its reporters/editors are on a clearly agreed smear campaign or vendetta for whatever reasons. A look at this vexed issued of the reportage of Chris Oyahkilome and Christ Embassy Church by Huhu and Mirror Newspapers would clearly establish the above allegation. On continuous basis, Huhu had ran over ten reports on one person. Some of the reports: Christ Embassy: Haleluyah or Highway to Hell; South Africans Vow to Sack Christ Embassy; Christ Embassy: Concealed Sex Scandal Exposed Part III and this means that there are parts I and II; Crisis Rocks Christ Embassy South Africa over Scandalous Dealings; South Africa: Christ Embassy’s Night of Bliss Scandal Victims Account. Others are: South Africans Vow to Sack Christ Embassy… As authorities humiliate Chris Oyakhilome at airport; Red Alert: Chris Oyakhilome‘s Christ Embassy Plc Initial Public Offer of N3bn….. Employers Beware; Christ Embassy (South Africa): Pastor offered me R10 000 to sit in a wheelchair.... stand up and walk; South African Authorities Close-In On Christ Embassy; .Six members barred from entering South Africa- .Internal feud deepens, as top pastors struggle with moral woes; and Christ Embassy South Africa: Christian & Kenneth Oyakhilome bribery scandal revealed • Tom Amekhiena unleashes assault and battery on a church member • Open challenge to Chris Oyakhilome. The question is: why this particular interest in Christ Embassy and Pastor Chris? Is Christ Embassy the only church or rather Nigerian church in South Africa ? And why is it that a Nigerian took it upon himself to fight for the coalition of South African churches and South African government against his fellow Nigerian from the same south-south region? These are very curious or rather interesting issues? It is very unfortunate because those of us that have followed Huhu had a very different believe of what Emmanuel Asiwe, the publisher represents and that may have been why some of us joined in the campaign for his immediate release when he was recently arrested by security agents in Nigeria for alleged wrong reporting, misinformation, blackmail, and felony against the government. Interestingly, any experienced reporter would agree that the entire library of stories on Christ Embassy South Africa by Huhu were just rolled out from two story lines. And for whatever reason, Huhu decided to always re-write and re-run the stories with even a spec of new rumour in Soweto main market as an update. Although this is an aside, those of us that joined the campaign for your release from detention were meant to believe that you are operating from one of the western countries. And now we are confused. Is Huhu/Emmanuel Asiwe based in South Africa or in Europe/America?Huhu should be more interested in improving the quality of both its reports and the website rather than embarking on flimsy campaign of calumny to pull down another young Nigeri Join discussion...

imagine your plane arrives at Murytala Muhammed Airport and taking the escalator to the underground tube station ? destination ? V. Island .Imagine this ! Join discussion...

Some things are so ridiculously awesome that they simply defy belief, and when the logical mind encounters them, it can do naught but shut itself down in numb, slack-jawed shock. These are a few moments in time so incredible that they should rightfully only exist within the pages of comic books, so insane they’re more like jump-cuts in Heavy Metal videos, and so badass that they instantly make everything you’ve done seem worthless by comparison. So settle in, enjoy, and say goodbye to every sense of pride or accomplishment that you’ve ever had: Join discussion...

Mercy and D’Banj relationship started off as a fling, but Mercy has been telling people that she will do everything to maintain the love affair with the Koko master. I think Mercy have felt the power of the “Anaconda” and obviously enjoy the koko. Ruky Sandra was supposed to have been the koko master main squeeze and word is that she is not very happy with Mercy Johnson. I think both Mercy and Ruky are just side chicks and the koko master true wifey right now is music and money, sorry ladies Join discussion...

This is a picture of Rose Njoku in a Nigerian Movie, as you can see she is topless. This is not something that used to be in Nollywood. It seems the Nollywood industry is fast approaching the Hollywood girls gone wild status. What do you think? Join discussion...

Edited by: TOSIN AJIRIRE They are pretty, confident and photogenic. But they are daring too. Come Tuesday, December 23 fourteen young beautiful girls will step out at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos to slug it out in the first Miss Photogenic Pageant. Who wears the crown? The 14 finalists, who were picked from over 150 contestants through on-line voting and auditioning done at the Raplica Studios include Adanma Oguike, Effi Young, Happiness, Jekada Kusayet, Jennifer Dinchi Silas, Kainebi Omelu and Kelechi Igwurube. Others are Maris Omo, Ogbeloji Ada Chineze, Olajumoke Sanyaolu, Patience Eriba, Princess, Ruth Agbo and Salamade. According to Mr Chris Opara, organizer of the event, the lucky winner would go home with the photogenic car of the moment, a brand new Kia Rio “Guests should expect something unique and different from anything they’ve seen before. All the guests would form members of the panel of judges. Beyond giving guests the opportunity of looking at pictures taken by the finalists before the gala nite, we shall also give them the opportunity of seeing them physically and access their natural beauty. Our belief is that what you see from the outside radiates from the inside. The contestants would be given the opportunity to exhibit to guests the beauty they hold inside,” Opara said. Expected at the event are the Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole, members of the National Assembly, Nollywood stakeholders, brand managers, media and photogenic personalities. Join discussion...

From Senator Iroegbu in Abuja, 11.24.2008 Fct President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has said Abuja Carnival is a source of pride to every Nigerian, because it had impacted positively to the image of the nation. Yar’Adua, represented by Minister of State for Culture and Tourism, Dr Aliyu Idi Hong, said this yesterday, at the closing ceremony of the fourth edition of the carnival. He said the carnival is an expression of our cultural endowment and celebration of our identity best captured in beautiful displays that was witnessed at the event and expressed confidence in the ability of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to work towards development of the cultural sector and make Nigeria the hub of African tourism. “There is no doubt in my mind that the Honourable Ministers would work towards development of the cultural sector. MDGs call for greater integration of culture and tourism as a source of wealth creation and employment generation,” he said. In what had been four days of cultural display of beauty, colour and elegance, the fourth edition of Abuja Carnival came to a close yesterday, with various awards given to best performers. The carnival, regarded by many as the best ever, produced outstanding performances. Durbar was introduced this year and was regarded as the best Dubar ever in the African continent. Also, a foreign contingent from Egypt added colour and international status to the carnival. Join discussion...

Just like Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello disrupted the wedding of their sister, Olamide, at Ogbomoso, Oyo state, last weekend, two of governor Adebayo Alao-Akala’s children, Olamipo and Oluwatoyin, this morning, caused a commotion at the birthday bash of the singing duo, P-Square. The party, which was held at K’s Place, Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, turned ugly around 1.30 a.m. today, when Olamipo Alao-Akala tried to snatch the girlfriend of one of the guests at the party. Olamipo who was already romancing the beautiful lady inside the ballroom of the club was approached by the guest who brought the lady, to ‘back off’, but the governor’s son who arrived the country from London two weeks ago, rejected the advice. This resulted in an exchange of blows between the two suitors. The situation degenerated into a free-for-all, as Oluwatoyin joined the fray in support of her brother. The fighting was brought to a halt by hefty-looking bouncers who held on to the combatants and dragged them out of the club. The governor’s son, who wore an orange-coloured shirt and blue jeans, was manhandled by the bouncers who obviously did not know that he was the son of a governor. Olamipo spent several minutes outside the VIP bar before the bouncers allowed him back in, following Oluwatoyin’s threat to cause problems for the club. P.M.News gathered that the celebrants, Peter and Paul, were not aware of the fighting because they were busy dancing and receiving guests at the party. A source in the club told P.M.News that governor Alao-Akala’s children were regular patrons of K’s Place and were not just there because of P-Square’s party. “It is their regular hangout where they unwind anytime they are in Lagos,” he added. P.M.News also gathered that the children spent over N100,000 on drinks at the party. Many artistes, including Sound Sultan, Ruggedman, D’banj, Lord of Ajasa and Faze, attended the star-studded event. Join discussion...

Embattled reggae genius Majek Fashek is in the country. Okay, so you know already. But, did you know that the gifted rain-maker will be in town till next year? Skip to next paragraph File Majek Fashek He arrived the country on September 27, aboard KLM; and, in what appears to be his longest stay here since relocating to the US nearly a decade ago, Majek is staying put in Nigeria, shuttling between Benin, in Edo State, and Lagos as his managers put finishing touches to an upcoming eight-city tour that’ll precede the release of his new album. ‘‘He’ll be here for three months,’’ Charles Novia, CEO of November records told e- Punch on Wednesday. “His new management EJ&Associates is putting a multi-city tour together, after which we will release his new album. The album will either be titled Water nor get enemy or Suffer not little children’’. Majek’s last trip to the country was a disaster – he arrived the country in 2006 looking drunk, worn and aged; and he later gave a woeful performance at the debut edition of the THISDAY music festival. Although when he spoke to journalists later, it appeared he still had a sound mind, and he often waxed philosophical, many were scared on his behalf. He confessed he was addicted to booze, and that the psychological trauma of losing his mom was too much for him to bear. Now, Majek is back, determined to re-work his way into the good books of Nigerians; determined to give his once successful career one more shot. And, thankfully, he still has loyal enthusiast, Novia beside him. “He’s eventually going to come back here. He’s still testing the ground. If the tour works out and we release the album, he’s considering coming here to do a Pangolo night at least once every month,’’ Novia, who’s working on a Majek biographical Film told e-Punch. Presently, the musician is believed to be staying in Abacha Estate, in Ikoyi, where he’s working with his managers and select promoters to make the tour a success Join discussion...

The management of NigComSat Limited has appealed to the House of Representatives Commi-ttee on Science and Technology to prevail on the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to approve the utilisation of $500 million (N59 billion) concessionary loan for the construction of NigComSat 2 and 3 advanced series. The loan, according to the firm, would come from the China Exim Bank. The appeal follows the final confirmation of the loss of the N40 billion NigComSat-1, as exclusively reported by THISDAY last week. The two proposed facilities will serve as back-ups to the construction of a NigComSat-1R meant to replace the lost satellite. Managing Director of the firm, Professor Ahmed Rufai, disclosed this yesterday while briefing members of the House Committee. Rufai, who said NigComSat-1 had become “irreparably damaged” and therefore flown out of orbit, added that given the importance of the facility, there was need for its urgent replacement and the construction of back-ups. He also urged the House to assist the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology and NigComSat Limited in convincing FEC to approve the bulk purchase of bandwidth under a Back-Up Services Agreement with an alternative satellite operator who has a satellite as powerful as the collapsed NigComSat-1. Rufai proposed that in the alternative, the Nigerian government could open discussions with the Chinese government and the satellite manufacturer, the Chinese Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGW-IC), on the reassignment of an emergency satellite with technical specifications similar to NigComSat -1 either in orbit or in advanced stage of manufacture. According to him, NigComSat remains optimistic on the future and potential of the project despite the temporary setback being experienced in the implementation of the nation's satellite project. He said the current experience of the loss of the satellite was neither uncommon nor bizarre in the industry, adding that on the same day NigComSat-1 crashed, a private satellite operator recorded six failures on six satellites. He debunked claims that the facility failed because of the use of inferior components and the speed at which it was installed during the twilight days of the Obasanjo regime. The NigComSat boss also allayed fears on the status of the facility in terms of insurance, stressing that NigComSat-1 was fully insured to the tune of 112 million euros by renowned international underwriters with proven integrity and in accordance with industry standards. Giving some details on the failed satellite, Rufai said the problem was caused by what he described as "solar flare", an accidental occurrence which cut of the fuel supply linkage with the solar panels and the battery. “The first incident occurred on April 17th, 2008 when half of the power was lost from the South Solar Array due to a single event offset leaving the North Solar Array as the only source of power,” he told the committee. “Unfortunately, a similar incident occurred on the Northern Solar Panel Array on the 9th November, 2008 at about 10:34pm Nigerian time during a non-eclipse position. The batteries are only supposed to discharge during eclipse and recharged when in non-eclipse position, while the solar array acts as the source of power to the satellite. This anomally was noticed by NigComSat Ltd engineers on night duty and reported to the satellite manufacturer, China Great Wall Industry Corporation. “Both teams worked tirelessly for over 24 hours to perform rescue operation on the satellite. Regretfully, all efforts to recover power supply to the power panel failed. The satellite was consequently de-orbited to avoid total loss of power and control which would result in damages to other satellites in orbit or even aircraft in flights. The satellite has now been manoeuvred to the parking orbit and cannot be recovered for use again.” Meanwhile, the Minister of Science and Technology Chief Grace Ekpiwhre, has held a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry to chart a way forward. In attendance at the crucial meeting were Rufai and the DG of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof Robert Boroficce. Also at the meeting were chief executives of technical departments of the Ministry, including the Minister of State, Dr.Alhassan Bako Zaku, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Raymond Ezenwa. The meeting which lasted over three hours received detailed briefing from chief executives of the corporate agencies concerned – NigComSat and NASRDA. Officials of CGWIC are expected to arrive the country soon to meet with Nigeria officials to work out both technical and political solution and also get another mission ongoing. Join discussion...