Sunday 28 February 2016
See What Niaja Student Are Saying About The On-going JAMB Exam
The
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is undertaken
annually by prospective undergraduates seeking admission into Nigerian
tertiary institutions. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter JAMB begins
UTME on February 29 JAMB exams have gained notoriety for been difficult.
The exams which are organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board
(JAMB) have gained notoriety for been difficult to the point that many
Nigerians have had to resit the exam several times before being able to pass it.
The 2016 the UTME held today,
February 27, across the country and a total of 1,589,175 candidates who
registered are expected to sit for the exams. While candidates were
slugging it out in the exam halls, some Nigerians took to social media
to wish candidates success and narrate their experiences about the exam which has come to be known famously as JAMB. See reactions below.
Due to the UTME exams, the Lagos state government on Friday, lifted the restriction order on human and vehicular movements during
this month’s environmental sanitation slated for tomorrow Saturday,
February 27) allow invigilators and other stakeholders participate
effectively in the exams.
Tuesday 23 February 2016
Ex Deathrow Boss Suge Knight Finally Admits Rapper Tupac Is Alive
Reports in the media that former death row records boss Suge Knight paid a retired LAPD cop to help Tupac Shakur fake his own death, have gone viral recently.
According to David Myers Tupac (2pac) is still alive, thanks to Suge Knight who hired over 30 people to help cover-up the rapper fake death.
A v1deo has surfaced recently which shows Suge Knight talking candidly on camera, admitting that Tupac is still alive. In the video he says that he believes Tupac faked his own death in order to avoid a prison sentence
Saturday 20 February 2016
E-MONEY Hands A Shoe Rack Seller A Car Key And Some Cash To Mark His Birthday (See Photos)
To do this, he flashed back to sometime last year when the label's front line act Kcee was on the street of Lagos hawking recharge cards. Kcee had met Promise, a 'shoe - rack' hawker from Ebonyi state who has been hawking for over 6 years and promised to help him.
Kcee and the crew went in search of him at the KAI office and after several hours of pleading, he was released into their custody after signing an undertaking that he will not hawk again.
Promise has just been given a brand new Toyota Corolla car courtesy of E-Money as well as the sum of #300,000 to get a new apartment. Also his brother and friend that Hawks with him also got a cash gift from the generous EMONEY.
We reached out to Kcee to comment on this and he simply said, 'If you follow the Five Star music family you'll know this is what we do, it's my brother's birthday and he decided to give back to the street and we are grateful to God for his mercies and grace upon us.
Nigerian Troops Captures More Boko Haram Camps,Rescue Hostages(See Photos)
The Nigerian troops of 7 Division
Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces
yesterday carried out a joint clearance patrol on suspected Boko Haram
terrorists locations at Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole,
Ngubdori, Ma’asa, Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama Local Government
Areas of Borno State.
In addition, they also rescued 195
persons held hostage, recovered 300 cows, 200 sheep and 130 goats
rustled by the insurgents. The troops also recovered military items such
as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and grenades.
The unprecedented feat was achieved
through the renewed cooperation and support of the public who provide
timely information to the troops.
Consequently, we would like to thank
all those good citizens who provide the timely information and enjoin
all to see the fight against Boko Haram terrorists as a collective
responsibility to enable us clear the remnants of the insurgents in the
north east and other parts of the country.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
The troops discovered Boko Haram terrorists camp, patent medicine
outfit and major market at Gulumba. Quite a number of Boko Haram
terrorists were killed and several items were recovered. This includes 2
logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable
and non-perishable items such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding
machine.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
Acting Director Army Public Relations
Shocking!! See What This 1500 Years Old Bible Talk About Jesus(Must See)
Much to the dismay of the Vatican, an approx. 1500-2000 year old bible was found in Turkey, in the Ethnography Museum of Ankara.
Discovered and kept secret in the year 2000, the book contains the Gospel of Barnabas – a disciple of Christ – which shows that Jesus was not crucified, nor was he the son of God, but a Prophet. The book also calls Apostle Paul “The Impostor”. The book also claims that Jesus ascended to heaven alive, and that Judas Iscariot was crucified in his place.
A report by The National Turk says that the Bible was seized from a gang of smugglers in a Mediterranean-area operation. The report states the gang was charged with smuggling antiquities, illegal excavations, and the possession of explosives. The books itself is valued as high as 40 Million Turkish Liras (approx. 28 mil. Dollars). Man, where is the Thieves Guild, when you need them?
It is believed that, during the Council of Nicea, the Catholic Church hand-picked the gospels that form the Bible as we know it today; omitting the Gospel of Barnabas (among many others) in favor of the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Many biblical texts have begun to surface over time, including those of the Dead Sea and Gnostic Gospels; but this book especially, seems to worry the Vatican.
Discovered and kept secret in the year 2000, the book contains the Gospel of Barnabas – a disciple of Christ – which shows that Jesus was not crucified, nor was he the son of God, but a Prophet. The book also calls Apostle Paul “The Impostor”. The book also claims that Jesus ascended to heaven alive, and that Judas Iscariot was crucified in his place.
A report by The National Turk says that the Bible was seized from a gang of smugglers in a Mediterranean-area operation. The report states the gang was charged with smuggling antiquities, illegal excavations, and the possession of explosives. The books itself is valued as high as 40 Million Turkish Liras (approx. 28 mil. Dollars). Man, where is the Thieves Guild, when you need them?
Authenticity
According to reports, experts and religious authorities in Tehram insist that the book is original. The book itself is written with gold lettering, onto loosely-tied leather in Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ.The text maintains a vision similar to Islam, contradicting the New Testament’s teachings of Christianity. Jesus also foresees the coming of the Prophet Muhammad, who would found Islam 700 years later.It is believed that, during the Council of Nicea, the Catholic Church hand-picked the gospels that form the Bible as we know it today; omitting the Gospel of Barnabas (among many others) in favor of the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Many biblical texts have begun to surface over time, including those of the Dead Sea and Gnostic Gospels; but this book especially, seems to worry the Vatican.
What does this mean to Christian-derived religions and their followers? Quite a tight spot. The Vatican has asked Turkish authorities to let them examine the contents of the bookwithin the Church. Now that the book has been found, will they come to accept the it and its evidence? Will they deny it altogether? Call it a “Muslim lie”, as did the “Truth” Magazine, in 2000?
To many, this book is a beacon of hope, that believers soon realize that the object of their adoration is arbitrary; and that all text, especially religious text, is subject to interpretation.
What does this mean to atheists/agnostics/secular thinkers? Is the text real? Fake? Does it matter? Hopefully, this news inspires the religious to ask questions, instead of pointing fingers or believing anything blindly.
Please, don’t go poking fun or tossing around the “I told you so!”s. The biggest danger of faith is when people believe what they want to believe, defending against any and all evidence; especially when that evidence revolutionizes their foundation from the ground up. And the biggest culprit to that danger is the ego trap: rejecting/criticizing others, for being unlike you.
For centuries, the “defense” of blind faith has driven nations to war, violence, discrimination, slavery and to become the society of automatons that we are today; and for just as long, it has been justified with lies. If you know better, act like it
River State Goverment Anounces The Merging Of Dolphin FC and Sharks FC As Rivers United FC
The approval was conveyed in a letter by the LMC. It read:
"Pursuant to the provisions to the article A5.4 of the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Professional Football League, having duly considered your permission to change the name of the club from "Dolphins Football Club" to "Rivers United Football Club". "We are pleased to convey to you the approval of the League Management Company."The club barely escaped the drop last season as they needed a 2-2 away draw against Shooting Stars in the final day of the campaign and the Rivers State government has developed new strategies to redevelop the club and re-position it for success in the coming years.
Breaking: Gay Couple Discovers They Were Actually Long Lost Twins
“We did the tests partly as a joke and to shut up some of our friends
who were constantly teasing us about being cousins,” remarks Jason.
“Never did I expect to learn we were in fact long lost twins” he admits,
visibly disheartened by the news. “The man that I expected to spend my
life with, my soul mate, is in fact my twin brother. I don’t know if I
have to cry or to jump with joy,” he admits in tears.
Jason Osbourne and Alex Brown, who met two years ago during a modeling gig in New York, have since been inseparable.
Facing reality
If Jason Osbourne believes the DNA testing has brought them a relatively
good news, his twin brother Alex does not take it as lightly.
“Alex refuses to talk to me anymore, he even threatened to turn
heterosexual over the whole affair, saying that he now wants a normal
life like everyone else,” he acknowledged with sadness. “I told him we
should cherish this news and celebrate the fact we have found each other
again, but he doesn’t see it that way,” he told local reporters.
Separated at birth
Both men were separated at birth and adopted in different families
although they both were unaware of this fact until the DNA testing.
“It’s only when I confronted my parents that they finally admitted to
the truth,” admits Jason Osbourne. “First I learn that my gay lover is
my twin brother, now I learn I was adopted and that my parents have lied
to me all my life. What a heck of way to celebrate my 25th birthday” he
adds, visibly furious. “Sometimes I wish we had never gone for that DNA
test,” he added.
Sexual relations between siblings are prohibited in the United States
but the two brothers would not be prosecuted because of the
particularities of this specific case, believe legal experts
Meet The Woman Who Had Her 14th Child With Her 14th Hubby
According to the internationally recognized authority on the
cataloguing and verification of world records, Anita Sullivan has just become
the first woman in recorded history to conceive children with more than
thirteen different men.
“I’m extremely proud to have broken a World Record,” Ms.
Sullivan told reporters. “My mother always told me that I was lazy and
worthless, and that I would never accomplish anything in my life. Now, I’ve
shown everyone that she was wrong, and that I can even be the best in the world
when I put my mind to something. In fact, I’ve just accomplished something that
no one had done before!”
Anita Sullivan says she’s been unlucky with relationships in
the past, but she believes that this time she may have found the man of her life.
“I’m good at having babies, but I’m really awful when it
comes to picking the fathers of my children,” says the young woman. “This time,
however, I think I’ve learned from my past mistakes. Ramón isn’t like all the
jerks I’ve dated before. We’ve been together for almost a year and a half, and
I really believe it could work between us.”
Ms Sullivan’s thirteen other children were all present at
the hospital to meet their new sibling. They were all extremely proud to hear
that their mother had broken a Guinness World Record, and posed happily for the
2017 edition of the book.
After their meeting with Ms. Sullivan, the representatives
of Guinness opened a second investigation concerning the record for the number
of child support pensions received by one person.
The Detroit native is already the beneficiary of pensions
paid by 11 different men, and is implicated in two other custody cases, which
should proceed before the family court over the next two months.
The investigation should be over by the month of March 2016, and Guinness will then be able to tell if Ms. Sullivan holds a second World Record or not.
Tuesday 16 February 2016
Check Out This Complete List Of 2016 Grammy Winners
LL Cool J hosted this year's festivities, which was held at Los Angeles' Staples Center. See below for a full list of 2016 Grammy Awards winners:
Best New Artist: Meghan Trainor
Best Rock Performance: Alabama Shakes, "Don't Wanna Fight"
Best Musical Theater Album: Hamilton
Song of the Year: Ed Sheeran, "Thinking Out Loud"
Best Country Album: Chris Stapleton, Traveller
Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp a Butterfly
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, "Uptown Funk"
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Kendrick Lamar feat. Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat, "These Walls"
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern
Best Pop Solo Performance: Ed Sheeran, "Thinking Out Loud"
Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"
Best Alternative Music Album: Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
Best Rock Album: Muse, Drones
Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"
Best Rock Song: Alabama Shakes, "Don't Wanna Fight"
Best R&B Album: D'Angelo and the Vanguard, Black Messiah
Best Urban Contemporary Album: The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness
Best R&B Performance: The Weeknd, "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)"
Best R&B Song: D'Angelo and The Vanguard, "Really Love"
Best Traditional R&B Performance: Lalah Hathaway, "Little Ghetto Boy"
Best Dance/Electronic Album: Skrillex and Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Best Dance Recording: Skrillex and Diplo With Justin Bieber, "Where Are Ü Now"
Best Music Video: Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, "Bad Blood"
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Little Big Town, "Girl Crush"
Best Country Song: Little Big Town, "Girl Crush"
Best Music Film: Amy Winehouse, Amy
Best Rap/Song Collaboration: Common & John Legend, "Glory"
Best Pop Vocal Album: Taylor Swift, 1989
Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton, "Traveller"
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Tobymac, This Is Not a Test
Best Roots Gospel Album: The Fairfield Four, Still Rockin' My Soul
Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album: Pitbull, Dale
Best Latin Pop Album: Ricky Martin, A Quien Quiera Escuchar (Deluxe Edition)
Best Comedy Album: Louis C.K., Live at Madison Square Garden
Best Spoken Word Album: Jimmy Carter, A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety
Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: Birdman
Best Gospel Album: Israel & Newbreed, Covered: Alive Is Asia [Live] (Deluxe)
Best Gospel Performance/Song: Kirk Franklin, "Wanna Be Happy?"
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: Francesca Battistelli, "Holy Spirit"
Best Contemporary Classical Composition: Stephen Paulus, Paulus: Prayers & Remembrances
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album: Joyce DiDonato and Antonio Pappano, Joyce & Tony - Live From Wigmore Hall
Best Classical Instrumental Solo: Augustin Hadelich, "Dutilleux: Violin Concerto, L'Arbre Des Songes"
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: Eighth Blackbird, "Filament"
Best Choral Performance: Charles Bruffy, "Rachmaninoff: All-Night Vigil"
Best Opera Recording: Saito Kinen Orchestra; SKF Matsumoto Chorus & SKF Matsumoto Children's Chorus, "Ravel: L'Enfant Et Les Sortilèges; Shéhérazade"
Producer of the Year, Classical: Judith Sherman
Best Regional Roots Music Album: Jon Cleary, Go Go Juice
Best Folk Album: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Best Blues Album: Buddy Guy, Born to Play Guitar
Best Bluegrass Album: The Steeldrivers, The Muscle Shoals Recordings
Best Americana Album: Jason Isbell, Something More Than Free
Best American Roots Song: Jason Isbell, "24 Frames"
Best American Roots Performance: Mavis Staples, "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean"
Best Tropical Latin Album: Rubén Blades With Roberto Delgado & Orchestra, Son De Panamá
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano): Los Tigres Del Norte, Realidades - Deluxe Edition
Best Children's Album: Tim Kubart, Home
Best World Album: Angélique Kidjo, Sings
Best Reggae Album: Morgan Heritage, Strictly Roots
Best Latin Jazz Album: Eliane Elias, Made in Brazil
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Maria Schneider, The Thompson Fields
Best Jazz Instrumental Album: John Scofield, Past Present
Best Jazz Vocal Album: Cécile McLorin Salvant, For One to Love
Best Surround Sound Album: James Guthrie and Joel Plante, Amused To Death
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, "Uptown Funk (Dave Audé Remix)"
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical: Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
Best Historical Album: Various artists; The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package: Various Artists, The Rise & Fall Of Paramount Records, Volume Two (1928-32)
Best Album Notes: Joni Mitchell, Love Has Many Faces: A Quartet, A Ballet, Waiting To Be Danced
Best Recording Package: Sarah Dodds, Shauna Dodds & Dick Reeves; Asleep at the Wheel, Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals: Maria Schneider, "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)"
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella: Avi Kaplin, Kirstin Taylor, Kevin K.O. Olusola; "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy"
Best Instrumental Composition: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, "The Afro Latin Jazz Suite"
MusiCares Person of the Year: Lionel Richie
Sunday 14 February 2016
DONE DEAL!! Shanghai Shenhua Signs Obafemis Martins On Munti-Million Dollar Deal
Martins becomes the latest high-profile player to make the switch to the cash-rich Super League. The striker burst into the international limelight at Italian side Inter Milan before switching to Newcastle in August 2006.
Mikel Obi's Girlfriend Olga diyachenko Shares Adorable Photo Of Their Twins
Ava & Mia are five months already. Their excited mother shared a photo of their growing twin girls on Instagram.
He Was Knowledgeable And Bright And Am Proud Of Him Nnamdi Kanu's Father Says In Interview
The father of the embattled Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi
Kanu, HRM Eze Israel Okwu Kanu, the traditional ruler of Isiama Afara, a
community in Umuahia, Abia State, who spoke with IHUOMA CHIEDOZIE about his son
and his present predicament has said he is proud of him and cause he is
fighting for. He spoke about how Kanu grew up and much more. Enjoy!
Who is Nnamdi Kanu?
Nnamdi Kanu is my son. While growing up, he was a very
bright boy, very intelligent and brilliant and he was very serious
with his studies. He was quite serious-minded for his age, which obviously
informed his decision to leave the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he was
studying as an undergraduate, for Europe, in order to finish his studies, following
delays occasioned by incessant strikes by the university’s academic and
non-academic staff.
Before he left for Europe, he complained to me about the
constant strikes. He was worried that, sometimes, the school would be shut for
more than three months due to one strike or the other, and he wondered when he
would have time to learn, not to talk of graduating. At that point, he told me
that he wanted to travel abroad to continue his studies. I was worried; I asked
him, ‘Who will you stay with? Do you know anybody there?’ He said I should not
worry, that there was somebody from our town there in Europe, who would help
him. Incidentally, the said person knew me and was willing to help Nnamdi
because of the relationship we had. He (the man who helped Nnamdi in Europe)
said as long as the boy was my son, he would be glad to be of help. He said he
would help Nnamdi unconditionally, because, according to him, there was
something I did for him in the past which he would never forget.
When he got to Europe, the authorities there were impressed
with him and took him up; they gave him admission, noting that he was very
brilliant. It was determination that propelled him to move to Europe to
complete his studies.
Do you have other children apart from Nnamdi?
I have three sons and two daughters but he (Nnamdi) is the
first. The second son is in Germany while the third is in London. But I told
him (third son) to come back home because my wife and I are the only ones here
with their sisters. He (the third son) is the one we call ‘Fine boy.’
Did Nnamdi show any sign that he would grow up to lead the
type of movement he is leading today?
I used to observe him with his peers, whenever they were
arguing or debating one thing or the other, he would usually enlighten them,
telling the others what was the real fact. He was very knowledgeable and
sometimes his mates would wonder how he knew more than them. They would ask
him, ‘How come you know all these? Where did you get the information?’ With
time, I discovered he was talented, especially in current affairs and history.
He was really versatile and had vast knowledge on most subjects. Beyond that,
he was a well-behaved boy who always did what was expected of him.
As a child, was he troublesome, considering his activities
with Indegenous People of Biafra and Radio Biafra?
No, he was not a troublemaker. In fact he went out of his
way to avoid trouble. If anything would cause a quarrel between him and
anybody, he would rather avoid such a matter. He was actually peace loving and
gentle. Also, he was not a person of many words, he was reserved. But what I
noticed about him, as he was growing up, was that he detested injustice. He did
not like to see a fellow human being victimised. He would never be part of
anything that involved the persecution, or victimisation of a fellow human
being. He was very straight forward and honest to a fault. Nnamdi would never
see the truth and keep quiet, he would speak out, not minding the consequences.
As a father, how did you feel when your son formed the IPOB
and started broadcasting pro-Biafra messages on Radio Biafra?
I am in support of what he is doing. I am not afraid to say
it. If anybody will come out to champion fairness and justice and fight for the
common good, I will definitely support the person. He is not fighting for his
selfish interests and he is being straight forward; he has kept his hands
clean. I am happy to know that he is not using the struggle to enrich himself.
He has not hurt anybody and I am asking God to help him.
How did you feel when you learnt that he had been arrested?
No father will be happy to hear that his child has been
arrested. The first time he was arrested and taken to Abuja, I left my palace
and went to the DSS office in Abuja. The next day, I was able to meet the
person in charge and I explained my mission that ‘I learnt my son was arrested
and being held.’ Eventually they brought him out of the cell and released him
to me, because he did not do anything. It was Uwazuruike that set him up. But
still, he was tortured before he was released.
Does it mean Nnamdi had been arrested in the past before his
current incarceration?
Yes.
When was that?
I think it was in 2008 or thereabout.
What was he arrested for then?
His arrest was engineered. Nnamdi was enlightening the
others involved in the pro-Biafra struggle and Uwazuruike was not happy about
that. After that, he (Nnamdi) returned to London to continue the struggle from
there.
Since he formed IPOB and started Radio Biafra, did he visit
Nigeria before his latest arrest and detention?
He has been visiting Nigeria. He visits home and goes back.
What do you think about his current travails, considering
the fact that a court ordered his release at some point but he was not freed?
I have left everything in God’s hands, because nobody should
be killed for saying the truth. He saw the truth and said it, is that why he
should be killed? He has my backing, as long as he is saying the truth. If they
took him to court and the court ordered that he should be released on bail and
they refused to release him, is that really democracy? Why did they refuse to
release him on bail? What do they want? The President should respect the laws
of the land, because he is the one that should defend the laws. My son is just
saying the truth — he has the right of freedom of speech; they should release
him. Nobody should be killed for saying the truth.
Nnamdi was accused of running an illegal organisation, among
other charges. What are your thoughts on the charges brought against him by the
Federal Government?
I don’t know about the charges levelled against him, they
were just formulated by the government to trap him.
Have you been to the prison or court to see him recently?
I have not been feeling well. I have been going to the
hospital hence, I have not been able to go to see him. But my other children
have been going to see him; two of them are in Abuja now because of him.
Do you receive messages from him? Do they give you reports
about his condition?
When he was in the custody of the DSS, we had no access to
him but now that he is in the prison yard, it is easier to reach him. My
primary concern is his health, and as long as he is in good health, I am happy.
He usually tells them to greet me, and inform me that he is in good health.
Considering everything, are you proud of your son Nnamdi?
Why shouldn’t I be proud of him? The boy is bold, and he
says the truth. He believes in truth and justice. He is just like me. Before I
became the traditional ruler of this town, so many obstacles were put in my way
by some people, even though the generality of the people wanted me to be their
traditional ruler. A day to the coronation, some people struck out my name.
What do you want at the end of the day?
I am pleading that the government should free him, he did
not commit any crime. Maybe the Federal Government should come to this area and
conduct a plebiscite, and know the feelings of the people.
Are you saying the Federal Government should conduct a
plebiscite on the Biafra question?
It is left for them, I can’t advise the Federal Government
but I plead with them to please free my son.
Paul Okoye And Wife Talks On How They Met, Valentine And Marriage In New Interview
Paul Okoye, one half of the twin singing sensation, P-Square
and his wife, Anita, in a new interview with Punch shares their love story.
Enjoy!
How did you meet your wife?
Paul: We met at the University of Abuja. I was a final year
student and she was a freshman. I had a crush on a certain girl who I was
supposed to meet with. But, when I called her, she told me she was at a
friend’s place and invited me over. When I got there, I met Anita who was also
visiting and somehow, I managed to get her telephone number. Everything changed
from that moment.
How did the relationship develop?
Paul: I travelled to Lagos that day and while I was there, I
constantly pestered her with telephone calls. I paid Anita a visit when I
returned to Abuja, but she did not even let me into the house. The first
Valentine’s Day gift I ever got her was a movie, which starred Genevieve Nnaji,
because she was and is still a big fan of hers.
What qualities attracted you to each other?
Anita: I was blown away by his humility, kindness and
genuine character. He is very funny and there is no airs and graces to him. He
is an amazingly humble, reserved and compassionate man.
Paul: I have always liked light-skinned girls but aside from
that, I have always desired an intelligent lady to complement me. She is very
proactive and has the ability to produce fantastic results from simple ideas.
How long have you known each other?
Paul: We have been together for about 11 years and still
counting.
Anita: Paul and I have known each other since I was 16 years
old and we began dating when I was 18. I am married to my best friend and I
know him much more than he knows himself and vice versa. It is such a
fun-filled marriage and our son is a big blessing.
How did he propose marriage to you?
Anita: Paul took me to a jewellery store and asked me to
pick any diamond ring of my choice; there were 10 rings before me. I did, and
right there he dropped on one knee and popped the question. It was sudden and
such a spontaneous romantic gesture. I was completely floored and all I could
do was cry.
Did you date other ladies before you proposed to her?
Paul: She is the only woman I have ever loved. We started
off as friends before we became partners; I don’t consider us to be in a
relationship and that is why I describe her as my partner and a very important
part of my life.
Did any member of your families oppose your relationship?
Paul: Not really, but her dad did not show any enthusiasm
the first time I met with him. He did not say anything relating to my looks but
I knew he was not happy that I had dreadlocks on and wore earrings. I had
already established a relationship with her mum because she always visited
while Anita was in school. Today, we have become really close.
Is there anything you wish you did better at the outset of
your relationship?
Paul: I wish I was rich when I was in the university. She
did quite a lot for me while I was in the university and that is one of the
reasons I do all the things I do for her.
How did you adjust to life as a married woman?
Anita: There wasn’t much of an adjustment really. We have
always been inseparable and that helped to solidify our relationship.
Do you have access to each other’s phone and social media
accounts?
Paul: We have our phones and I do not know what she does on
social media. Mistrust is one the reasons marriages break down. She answers my
telephone only when I ask her to and not at her discretion.
What would you like to change about your husband?
Anita: I don’t think there is anything I want to change
about my husband. He is a wonderful father and husband. No matter the flaws he
has (that is if he has any, as I can’t think of one), that is what makes him
Paul Okoye.
How do you spend time together as a couple?
Paul: We have regular lunch dates, especially after church
on Sundays. We always spend time together when I am not in the studio or on
tour. We also like to travel during festive seasons. Sometimes, my wife and son
travel with my brother’s family, so that Peter and I can work.
What hobbies do you have in common?
Paul: I sing and she does not. I play musical instruments
and she does not. However, she has her way with food and cooking. We have
different preferences when it comes to food.
Anita: We are quite an active couple. We love sports, riding
bicycles, beach volleyball, running around with our son, niece and nephew and
generally just goofing around. We also love watching CNN, Comedy Central and
crime channels together.
Do you operate a joint bank account?
Paul: We have our separate accounts, including my son but my
wife is aware of very single transaction that takes place in these accounts.
However, I remit a certain amount to her every month.
Do you get jealous of her male admirers?
Paul: It is normal. Sometimes, when we go to the club, some
guys try to woo her and I have a way of warding them off just with a stare. But
that shows she is beautiful. No one will approach you if you are not beautiful.
My wife has her fans and she knows I have more fans than she does.
Why do you think most celebrity marriages break up?
Paul: To understand the reason, you must understand the
woman’s reason for getting married to a celebrity. People must be aware of the
consequences of getting married to a celebrity, so they have to face it. Some
celebrity marriages do not last because the spouses try to take the career away
from their celebrity spouse. There are things I do that get my wife angry but
all I do at times like that is apologise to her and talk things over. Marriage
is a sacrifice and you have to prepare for it.
What are the major reasons why you both disagree?
Anita: We have very different views when it comes to
fashion, style and interior decoration.
How do you make up after a misunderstanding?
Paul: I always apologise first, whether I am wrong or not. I
do not like to keep malice. I would rather leave the scene of a heated argument
than continue talking and end up bitter. I would return to talk things over,
when the environment is calm.
Anita: We usually laugh it off, but because I trained as a
lawyer, I always want to make some very valid points.
What pet names do you call each other?
Anita: It is for our ears only.
Paul: She calls me Bulus and I have asked her to stop it. I
call her Hani‑— a fusion of Honey and Anita.
How do you manage the fame and attention that comes with
your current status?
Anita: For a very long time, I tried to stay away from the
media. Our engagement and wedding finally put a face to the name ‘Anita’. When
people ask if I am P-Square’s wife, I just laugh and tell them I am Paul’s
wife. At work, I’m a regular employee until my husband decides to surprise me
during lunch and my colleagues go crazy and take several photographs. So far, I
have managed being his wife very well. I have my little group of friends and
still do everything I did before the P-Square ‘takeover.’
What does Valentine mean to you and how do you intend to
celebrate the day?
Paul: For us, every day is Valentine’s Day because we never
fail to express our love for each other every day. Today, I will simply
reassure her of my unflinching love and support in more ways than one
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