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Deputy Governor of Imo, Mr Eze Madumere, said he would pursue his governorship ambition to a logical conclusion in spite of opposition from the governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha.

In a statement by Mr Uche Onwuchekwa, his Media aide, Madumere said that no amount of opposition from the governor would make him to lose sight of the ambition.

He said “God is the giver of power and decider of destiny and no man born of a woman can stop my ambition.

“I think that from the wealth of my experience as a seasoned administrator both in public and private sectors, I am the most qualified to take Imo state to the next level.’’

Madumere, however, revealed that the “greatest opposition’’ to his ambition was from people he nurtured politically.

He said he was betrayed by people he brought into politics, but stressed that no level of betrayal or sabotage could stop him from the governorship race.

Okorocha had some weeks ago announced in the state that his son in-law and current Chief of Staff to him, Mr Uche Nwosu, would succeed him as governor in 2019.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/okorocha-cant-stop-my-governorship.html

The United Nations, UN, on Monday warned that as the global population expands and the planet warms up, demand for water is rising, while quality and reliable water supply is declining.

In the 2018 edition of the World Water Development Report, the UN said world should look to nature for better ways to maintain supplies of water, keep it clean, and protect people from droughts and floods.

The UN said one response is to invest more in protecting ecosystems that recycle water, such as wetlands and vegetation, and spend less on concrete flood barriers or wastewater treatment plants.

Audrey Azoulay, director-general of UNESCO, which coordinates the report, called for “new solutions” to tackle “emerging challenges to water security caused by population growth and climate change”.

“If we do nothing, some five billion people will be living in areas with poor access to water by 2050,” she said in a statement.

The chair of UN-Water, Gilbert Houngbo, stated in the report’s foreword that demand for water is expected to increase by nearly one-third by 2050.

To help manage competing demands for freshwater – whether to quench human thirst, water crops or produce electricity, UNESCO recommended “working with nature, rather than against it” in a bid to make water use more efficient, cost-effective and healthier for people and the environment.

“For too long, the world has turned first to human-built, or ‘grey’, infrastructure to improve water management,” wrote Houngbo.

“In so doing, it has often brushed aside traditional and indigenous knowledge that embraces greener approaches.”

UNESCO outlined the benefits of “nature-based solutions”, which use or mimic natural processes to increase water availability, improve its quality and reduce risks linked to water-related disasters and climate change.

Those solutions include: changing farming practices so the soil retains more moisture and nutrients, harvesting rainwater, re-charging aquifers, conserving wetlands that capture runoff and decontaminate water, restoring floodplains and turning rooftops into gardens.

UNESCO cited estimates that agricultural production could be increased by nearly 20 per cent worldwide if greener water management practices were used.

Editor-in-chief of the report, Richard Connor, said switching to a “conservation agriculture” model could bring high and rapid returns, but achieving it on a large scale would require political will at the national level.

“Agriculture internationally remains dominated by industrial (farming), and it can be a little more difficult to influence the private-sector interests that are involved,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

He said some companies were adopting more sustainable practices, while consumers – mainly in Europe and North America – increasingly prefer organic, locally-grown food.

Inside cities, the challenge is to capture and filter more water using “green infrastructure” – from water retention ponds to wild spaces that double up for leisure activities.

And out of town, in the basins on which cities rely, water users like farmers need to cooperate with municipal authorities to ensure enough clean water for all.

UNESCO said New York, for example, has protected its three biggest watersheds since the late 1990s, resulting in an unfiltered water supply that brings savings of more than 300 million dollars per year on water treatment and maintenance costs.

Connor said “grey” infrastructure – such as piped water to slums, dams to control water flow on rivers, or concrete walls to keep out big storm surges and floods – would still be needed.

Yet while growing amounts are spent on green infrastructure and other nature-based solutions, evidence suggests they account for less than 1 percent of total investment in infrastructure to manage water resources, the report said.

Connor pointed to the extra advantages of using natural ways to manage water, including the potential to boost biodiversity, jobs, health and carbon storage.

“If you start to look at these co-benefits that often do not exist with grey infrastructure … it should tip the investment decisions towards more nature-based solutions,” he said.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/un-says-planet-earth-expanding-lists.html

Troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade have arrested 6 herdsmen, caught in the act of farmland destruction.

Troops while on patrol in the general area of Kwata Sule on 17 and March 18 encountered the herdsmen in the act prompting their arrest.

After initial interrogation, the suspects were handed over to the police for further action.

Similarly, troops on patrol in the general area of Chembe, Tse-Gundu, Tse-Iordye and Sbaor settlements sighted two herdsmen on a motorcycle along Kwata Shaor river bank.

Herdsmen abandoned their motorcycle and fled. In search of the general area, one round of 7.62mm special was discovered. Troops continue to dominate the general area with patrols.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/herdsmen-arrested-for-destroying.html

Nigerian singer Chidinma has in recent times been linked with fellow singer Kiss Daniels in the romantic department.

The duo have certainly been seeing a lot of each other which has in turn led to a lot of speculation about the relationship status of the two.

In an interview with the Punch, Speaking on her relationship with Kiss Daniel, she said; “And about Kiss Daniel. I don’t like to speak about my relationship or love life in public. There is nothing to talk about me and Kiss Daniel; people can say anything they want to say. Whether I am in a relationship with him or not, everyone will get to know later. I find it weird that I am always linked to one musician or the other. At times, it takes extra effort for me to convince people that certain reports about me are untrue.”

She did speak about her career and how she broke into the music industry. She said; “It is true that I have not released music for a while. I just felt the need to take a break in order to restructure and to be sure of the kind of music I should put out. I also needed to form a team after leaving Capital Hill Music.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/chidinma-ekile-open-up-on-her.html

Nigerian Afro-pop star David Adeleke the popular Omo Baba Olowo (OBO) is proving to have an eye for the top guns when it comes to music. Davido has taken a step further to tie down the producer of his new hit songs.

OBO has just added Fresh VDM to the list of his personnel in Davido Music Worldwide limited which is the name of his record label.

This crew is also called the 30Billion gang, he even went on to produce customized necklace with the name boldly in scripted on it.

Fresh VDM is now the official producer of DMW, after doing some amazing job to convince Davido after back to back hit production.

The superstar singer took to his social media app to share the exciting news.

He also shared a snapshot of the contract as he made sure all legal steps were taken in signing the contract.

Davido had issued that he does not want to be a boss rather he will like to make bosses as he is set to open up record label to all those signed under him.

Fresh VDM had heaped praises on Davido stating that he is an amazing person unlike how many people see him.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/davido-gets-new-recruit-to-his-30.html

1. When you go to bed every night and wake up every morning without thanking God.

2. When you stay for a whole day, weeks or even months without reading your Bible.

3. When you make or answer calls, chat on Facebook and whatsapp, take selfie inside church while service is on.

4. When you don’t ever make out time for studying or quiet time with God.

5. When you pick your Bible to read, when you are praying or meditating and your phone rings, if you abandon the Bible reading and prayers to answer your phone

6. When your phone is very handy during prayer session or Bible studies so you can respond to comments on your post.

7. When the first thing you do when you wake up is Facebook and the last thing you do before you sleep is whatsapp.

8. When you misinterpret the Grace of God and believe that GRACE is licence to live in sin because Jesus already paid the price.

9. When you start seeing everything wrong with the church, the pastors, the Christians, the workers and you unilaterally abandon your duty post saying i am no longer a worker for God.

10. Finally, when you read this post and didn’t share with others, to help Liberate and snatch someone out of the Devils reach, you are simply telling the devil ” KEEP IT UP”!!

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/10-ways-to-know-devil-is-attacking-you.html

The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) has said that about 302, 096 out of 407, 000 cases of tuberculosis were undetected in Nigeria last year.

At a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday ahead of the 2017 World TB Day, National Coordinator of NTBLCP, Adebola Lawanson, said, “The 2017 WHO Global TB report revealed that Nigeria is among the ten countries that accounted for 64 percent of the global gap in TB case finding with India, Indonesia and Nigeria alone accounting for almost half the total gap.

“In 2017, Nigeria notified a total of 104, 904 TB cases which is 26 percent of the estimated 407, 000 TB cases for the country in the same year. This huge gap in TB case finding is much higher among children aged zero to 14 with a child proportion of seven percent for 2017.”

Against that backdrop, Lawanson, who was represented by Dr. Muhammad Ozi Ahmed, said that the Federal Ministry of Health had declared 2018 a year to accelerate finding and notification of TB cases amidst concern that Nigeria was among seven countries that accounted for 67 percent of the total global burden.

She said Nigeria’s declaration “aims at mobilising political commitment and resources from all levels of government and partners for the implementation of strategic TB case interventions for early TB case finding and prompt treatment.”

She, however, noted that “achieving the reduction in TB incidence rate for attainment of the 90-90-90 target of the END TB strategy will be a mirage, if something drastic is not done.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/302096-tuberculosis-cases-undetected-in.html

Nollywood star Sharon Ooja who is fast rising in the industry has gotten the wrong books of fellow actress Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifa.

Sharon has just been included in the television series Jenifa’s diary and from the look of things she will be going to play the part of a lover of Jenifa’s man Sege.

Sege is played by Falz, if you are a fan of this TV series you will be familiar with the story of Falz and Jenifa who were today for sometimes but Jenifa had to let go of him with reasons that he cannot speak good English.

Falz was letter rebranded, looking rich and his accent improved and Jenifa was all full of regret, well it seems Sharon will be taking the role of Sege’s girlfriend.

From the photo shared well it seems she will have a lot of fighting to do with the beast Jenifa.

Sharon shared the photo on instagram and she wrote;

“Presently filming with aunty Funke and it’s been amazing so far!! Watch out for my character Rosemary on Jenifa’s diary peep the eye she is giving me for holding sege!… thank you aunty @funkejenifaakindele” she said.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/funke-akindele-unhappy-as-sharon-ooja.html

Big Brother Naija housemate and current Head of House, Nina was asked what she would want, if Big Brother decided to reward her.
Nina said she would like to have a phone. When asked why she needs a phone, she revealed she would love to call her family and boyfriend to tell them she loves and misses them.
She also said she would want to tell them to keep praying for her and to forgive her if she has wronged them by her actions in the house.
Her request got a lot of negative reactions on social media as they couldn’t believe she still believes she has a boyfriend after publicly having sex with Miracle.
This comes after her boyfriend, Collins deleted all her photos from his Instagram page and changed his handle.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/bbnaija-nigerians-tear-nina-apart-after.html

Nigerian controversial On Air Personality Daddy Freeze has pulled out his normal stunt of no nonsense attitude by taking it to another level on his instagram page.

Daddy freeze is one of the majority instagram handler that has received a lot of bashing from other Nigerians and the OAP never tend to succumb to their will.

Freeze was of late involved in a war of words with music producer Samklef and he was fast to block him on instagram as a result of this.

Well due to this development, daddy freeze seems to have hit a land mark of having the most blocked people on instagram and he is set to reduce this by giving a new rule that the masses should follow to avoid this feat.

According to him he does not want anybody that doesnot buy his teaching and even as it is a world with freedom of speech, you are only allowed to do that in a polite way.

These are what he issued out as the rules and regulation;

Hi guys were you blocked on my page recently? Any of these could have been the reason why. If you feel you haven’t violated the terms of my page and were blocked in error please send a dm to @eye.renee and @fabmumof4 appealing the block.

1. Rude comments; this leads to instant blocking.

2. Although I tolerate free speech and you can ask or raise questions, it must be done politely and from a real account. Account with no picture, private accounts or troll accounts cannot question me and will be blocked if they attempt to.

3. People who don't know how to talk. I am not responsible for your parents failure at bringing you up. So if you can't communicate properly with decorum, you are blocked. Statements like "what is this one saying" etc will earn you a block.

4. Sheeple who are so blind to the truth. Tithing as a doctrine is false for Christianity, there is no debate to this fact, it's not an opinion it's a fact. If you come too aggressively defending this sinful folly, I help you out by blocking you so you can continue enjoying the wickedness of your pastor.

5. Online beggars.

6. Sarcastic comments about my family @tastebudzng and any other member of my family.

As if following him will swell one’s bank account. He has been insulting men of God on his instagram page on every comment they make that he feels it isn’t right and now he doesn’t want same.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/daddy-freeze-give-code-of-conduct-memo.html

Nigerian rap queen Chilly B who is originally known as Chichi Amadi Moses has revealed what will qualify her to win the presidency election if she was to contest.

Well according to the rapper she can dance for the whole world and speaking on her dancing skills and prowess she has revealed that if dancing was major criteria used in winning elections, she will emerge the first female president of Nigeria.

Chilly B who claims she is the curvy Rap Queen hinted that she is good in the belly dance, waist dance and any dance you can think of.

“I’m not trying to flatter myself or anyone but I am an extremely good dancer.” She declares with a sense of pride. “Talk of any kind of dance, belly dance, hip hop or what have you, I am very good.

“If dancing is one of the criteria used in picking Nigeria’s Presidents, I would have become the first female President of Nigeria. I have been able to rise to prominence basically because of my dancing. I have also been lucky no form of harassment has come my way,” she says.

This is not the first time she has declared how good she is on dancing, she has been campaigning on this topic on her instagram page if not always then almost every time.

She has refused to indulge into acting, although she declared that she has gotten some offers from Nollywood but music is what has taken over her love.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/reasons-why-i-take-up-belly-dancing.html

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the African Union to suspend the rights of membership of Cameroon from the AU to put pressure on the government to end alleged torture and ill-treatment of 47 political activists forcibly returned to Cameroon by the Nigerian authorities. In the letter SERAP addressed to AU chairperson and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame it urged him to “urgently call an Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) to address the matter with the aim to stop disappearances, politically motivated trials, and gross and systematic violations of citizens’ human rights in the country.”

The organisation also urged the AU to “maintain targeted travel sanctions and asset freezes against the authorities until they meet specific human rights and good governance benchmarks.” In letter dated 9 March 2018 and signed by SERAP deputy director Timothy Adewale the organization said: “Despite the massive violations of citizens’ human rights, and the continued absence of accountability in Cameroon, the AU has largely remained on the side-lines.

“Failure to act in the face of the gross and systematic violations by the authorities would seriously undermine the credibility of the AU and the legitimacy of its Constitutive Act, including its commitment to fight impunity as expressed in Articles 4(h) and (o) of the Act.” The organization said, “The AU Constitutive Act identifies respect for human rights, and the rule of law as universal values and requires all member states to promote and adhere to them. “By taking punitive action against the government of Cameroon for disregarding the fundamental principles of the AU, African leaders will be helping to achieve a positive resolution of the lingering human rights and humanitarian crisis in that country.”

According to the organization, “The AU now must recognize and openly acknowledge that the situation in Cameroon threatens the entire region. AU leaders cannot continue to ignore the violations of human rights inflicted on the people of Cameroon by their own government, and now must take serious steps to help alleviate their suffering and end continuing abuses.

The letter read in part: “SERAP urges the AU to intervene effectively to end Cameroon’s long-standing human rights and humanitarian crisis. Only strong and concerted pressure on the government can end the country’s human rights and humanitarian emergency.” “The government’s longstanding assault on political freedoms and human rights lies at the heart of Cameroon’s political crisis. Enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and torture of political detainees have continued for many years, as the authorities routinely arrest and harass political activists, and violently break up peaceful protests.”

“According to our information, 47 refugees and asylum seekers, mostly leaders of the people of Southern Cameroon and who were recently forcibly returned to Cameroon have continued to face torture, ill-treatment, politically motivated trial and other human rights abuses by the government.” “The AU should publicly condemn ongoing torture and ill-treatment of the 47 political activists facing persecution and abuses by authorities and call for their immediate and unconditional release.” s oil company, Belemaoil Producing Limited, yesterday, donated a block of 30 flats to the 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

President and Founder of Belemaoil Producing Ltd, Jack-Rich Tein Jr, made the donation, which was for the ranks of Corporal and below, during the ground-breaking ceremony of the 16 Brigade, Camp in Yenagoa. Tein Jr, also announced a scholarship award of N150,000 each to three hundred children of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army, who died while keeping the peace both at the Niger Delta and the North Eastern part of Nigeria, amounting to about N45million (forty five million naira) per annum. He stated that the gesture was in appreciation of the effort of the fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the security, peace and unity of Nigeria.

The Belemaoil boss said, “It’s a great honuor for our humble selves to be here today and this is the second project that Belemaoil is being part of with the 16 Brigade, the last was a one-hundred bed hostel space at Elele. “My mission here today will not be complete until I become part of those appreciating the efforts of the fallen heroes and fortunately I heard the Commander of 16 Brigade talked about programme for the widows.

“I thought it is important for Belemaoil and the corporate community of this great country to be part of this project that will motivate and encourage the Nigerian Army. “I, on behalf of my company hereby pronounce the award of 300 hundred scholarships at a one hundred and fifty thousand naira each amounting to N45million per annum, for the service men and women that paid the ultimate price in the north east and in Niger Delta.

“To demonstrate the love that has brought us together within Bayelsa and Rivers State, and also the super-excellent services that have been rendered by the Nigerian Army, especially the JTF in our area of operations, we make sure that before today and Friday, the cash amounting to a Hundred and Sixteen million and Three Hundred and some fraction is paid into the account so this project can start tomorrow.” Fielding questions from newsmen after partaking in the tree planting of the Camp Buratai project, Tein Jr stated that the Nigerian Army had sacrificed so much in maintaining peace in the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.

He, therefore, implored other corporate bodies to join hands in supporting the Nigerian Army as a way of encouraging them to do better. Earlier in his speech, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen.Tukur Buratai, thanked Belemaoil for its support, saying, “Let me at this point appreciate Mr. Jack-Rich Tein Jr, President of Belemaoil for identifying with the Brigade and indeed the Nigerian Army by donating a Block of 30 mini-flats for soldiers families. This project will go a long way in addressing part of the immediate accommodation needs for the Brigade.”

On his part, Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, thanked Tein Jr for promoting peace in communities of the Niger Delta through Belemaoil Producing Ltd. Dickson said, “Let me appreciate the President of Belemaoil, saying, “You have done very well for the military, I have heard the good works about the way you are running your company and promoting communal peace and stability.

This state also needs your support.” Tein Jr, was later presented with a plaque by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Buratai as ‘Friend of the Military’ and in recognition of his support to the military in the Niger Delta.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/serap-seeks-suspension-of-cameroon-from.html

Big Brother 2018 housemate, Cee-c has revealed the only thing she wants from fellow housemate and former strategic partner, Tobl.

The relationship between the two, which was seen by fellow housemate and viewers as the strongest in the house, has suddenly gone sour and has been taken over by consistent quarrels.

Last night, Tobi and Cee-c were filmed engaging in a serious argument calling each other different names. While Tobi accused Cee-c of touching his manhood without his consent, Cee-c said he was less than a man.

Chatting with fellow housemates afterwards, Cee-c said the only thing she wants from Tobi was for both of them to sit down and talk.

She told Alex and Leo, “All I want from him(Tobi) is for us to seat down, analyse the whole thing and tell ourselves the truth. Which is it that this thing won’t work again?

“I don’t know how I found myself in this situation. I can’t sleep because of Tobi. I’m thinking all the time.

“Not that the issues we are having are serious, do you understand? But the problem is just the way we handle them.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/bbnaija-2018-what-i-want-from-tobi-cee-c.html

Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Ahneeka has spoken about her relationship with male housemates while in the house.

Ahneeka, speaking with Pulse in an interview, said she did not connect to the guys in the house because of their romantic relationship with other female partners.

“For some reason in the house, anytime I tried to talk to any guy in the house, people made it look like I was trying to steal their man. And Bambam was my girl so I couldn’t have her thinking like that, even though at some point she did.

“So I was staying away from Teddy and he was making it known that I was being too reserved – It’s because of your babe [Bambam].

“I could flow with you, you could be my G, but I’m just respectful to your babe and not to start some drama in the house.

“So that was just my concern. I couldn’t connect to the guys because of their wives,” Ahneeka said

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/bbnaija-2018-why-i-could-not-connect.html

A former governor of Jigawa State, and a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has warned Nigerians against repeating the mistake of voting the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and President Muhammadu Buhari, come 2019.

He called on Nigerians to vote out APC government in 2019, lamenting that Nigeria has deteriorated under the party.

The former Governor said this yesterday, in Calabar, Cross River State, when he paid a courtesy call on Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State in his office during a consultation tour of the state.

According to him, “Today, Nigerians are not only suffering under the yoke of Boko Haram, but also under ‘Hunger Haram’ and APC people do not seem to have a solution to any of the problems, therefore they should be sent away in 2019.”

He further accused the APC government of inviting foreigners in the name of herdsmen to invade the country and cause havoc in all parts of the country, saying, “we have never gone through this kind of harrowing experience as a country.”

Governor Ayade of Cross River said, “The people of Cross River State have been treated unfairly by the Federal Government. Our land has been ceded to other countries; they have collected our oil wells and our revenue is the least in the federation today.

”They’ve failed Nigerians’ On the call for the President to resign, Chief Anirahi insisted that President Buhari has failed on all fronts, saying “the Buhari and APC-led government have failed woefully on three promises— anti-corruption, security and social welfare— for which they were elected.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/2019-sule-lamido-gives-reasons.html

Osinbajo Has NotGoogle on Thursday celebrated the 2018 International Women’s Day (IWD) with some interactive Google doodle.

International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March, as a call to action to shed light on women issues.

The tech giant featured 12 interactive illustrations to honour female artists and their stories with a theme #HerstoryOurstory

The doodle also presents the work of 12 female artists with stories about the female experience.

Similary, some Nigerians took to their social media handles to celebrate women, most of whom noted that a woman makes the world a better place.

Here are some comments:

Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah : ”Because of you all, our world is a better place. Happy International Women’s Day.”

FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI : ”As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, I want to give a big Shoutout to my Mum & Many other mums out there. You all are super heroes, you’re the real MVPs.”

Rauf Aregbesola: ”We salute and celebrate our mothers, wives, sisters, nieces, aunties, cousins and women generally for their care, love, beauty, resilience, Endurance,strength, forbearance, tolerance and goodness. Women of the world, I salute you today and forever.”

Tecno mark : ”Happy International Women’s Day! We’re celebrating the women who have changed the world and made it fun too.”

Ozzy etomi: ”Happy international women’s day to all the women, The Women before Me, The women who are too much, the women after me, the women who are unseen, the women who arent “respectable”, the women who shatter ceilings, The women who are life sources of their homes. To ALL Women: Salute!”

Ogbeni Dipo : Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful and hardworking Women out there. A lot still needs to be done to ensure Women are treated equally like men in all ramifications and society must get on with it.” Changed – Tinubu

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/international-womens-day-how-google.html

Nigerian on Air Personality Toke Makinwa has issued some words of advice and inspiration to help people relieve their stress over words of condemnation from the public.

Toke issued this word of encouragement through her instagram page. She said that when her marriage was shattered that most of the people that had blasted her cannot put their own house in order yet they are quick to see faults in others, only because they have been able to keep their away from the public.

She went further to encourage them that no matter how hard and wild their statements are don’t let that come to you because it’s their opinion and not your problem.

“In my own words, invest in your glow up For anyone out there living in the fear of being judged or misunderstood, listen – ‘Greatness is first despised before being celebrated’. Do you, do you over and over again and remember it’s really not that serious. I remember when my marriage broke up, I was judged by people who didn’t even have their shit together, years after I’ve seen some of those people go thru their own battles, some even worse than I did and it taught me to be kind, to have compassion to face my front cos nobody has it easy. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle that you know nothing about, let God alone be the judge of all of us cos it’ll be a damn shame if you perfect Nancy don’t make heaven because you played judge here on earth. #wednesdaymotivation #judgenot #liveforyourself,” she wrote.

In March 2016, Toke Makinwa after all the messy infidelity scandal surrounding the exploits between her husband, Maje Ayida and his longtime girlfriend, Anita Solomon which even resulted in a pregnancy filed for a divorce, claiming she couldn't go on with the relationship.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/people-that-blasted-me-for-my-marriage.html

At least 15 people have been killed and houses set ablaze in a fresh attack by suspected herdsmen on Olosu, a village in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to police report, the incident took place after a peace meeting was summoned to address fight between Irate Youths from Omutu and some herdsmen.

The herdsmen during the meeting went on rampage slaughtering 15 people and setting houses ablaze.

The location of the attack is said to be close to the camp of the herdsmen.

The Benue State Police Command, in a statement, confirmed the killings to DAILY POST, stating that four suspects had been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder.

The statement read “The Benue Police wishes to report that, today at about 0730hrs, information was received from the Security Adviser, Okpokwu LGA that some Irate Youths from Omutu engaged some Herdsmen in a fight, maiming some cows, while two (2) herdsmen were found missing.

“A peace meeting was immediately initiated with the Chairman of the LGA and the Head of the Fulani Community in the area, while a Police Search Party went in search of the 2 missing Herdsmen, one of who was found killed.

“Unfortunately, as the search and peace meeting were ongoing, some herdsmen surreptitiously went on rampage, resulting in matcheting to death of 15 persons mainly women and children, while some houses were set ablaze.

“Four (4) suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder. An extensive patrol of the community is ongoing which will be reinforce with the Special Forces.”


http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/15-killed-others-missing-in-fresh-benue.html

This is a picture of world class business moguls who have made their different marks in the large continents across the world.

Nigerian oil baron, Femi Otedola was pictured with Forbes World Richest Man, Bill Gates, during a private dinner hosted by the Microsoft founder.

The duo seemed excited to meet each other as Gates who has the highest amount given to charity ($35 billion) among the greatest philanthropists sipping his drink with a smile.

Femi Otedola, 55, is a Nigerian businessman, entrepreneur philanthropist, and chairman of Forte Oil PLC, an importer of fuel products. He is also the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, and the owner of a number of other businesses across shipping, real estate and finance.

As at the year 2016, he was worth US$550 million.

As for his partner, William Henry Gates III, 62, is an American business magnate, investor, author, philanthropist, humanitarian, and principal founder of the Microsoft Corporation.

His present net worth according to Forbes and Trending this year 2018 is $91.6 billion.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/the-moment-nigerian-billionaire-femi.html

It’s now official: supermodel Naomi Campbell is off the market. And she is dating British musician Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Junior Adenuga. He is 15 years younger than the fashion icon.

There had been rumour about their relationship, but Naomi, 47, confirmed it via an Instagram post on Thursday, when she shared a GQ cover featuring her and her beau cuddled close while wearing nothing but jewelry.

Skepta is the first man Naomi has been linked to since Egyptian millionaire Louis C. Camilleri in July 2017, the Mail Online reported.

Born Joseph Junior Adenuga on September 19, 1982, Skepta is an English rapper, songwriter and producer. Although he was born in North London, his parents are Nigerian immigrants.

He made his musical debut in 2007 with the release of his cleverly titled album, Greatest Hits.

Skepta’s second album, Microphone Champion, followed in 2009. Both albums were independent releases. By the time his third album, Doin’ It Again, was released in 2011, he had signed with AATW.

Skepta didn’t begin to really draw attention until his fourth album, however. The project, titled Konnichiwa, was released in May 2016. It won him a Mercury Prize. Since gaining notoriety, he’s collaborated and performed with major names in the music business like Flatbush Zombies, Wizkid and Drake, Kanye West and more

The rapper has four siblings, two of whom music aficionados may be familiar with. His one brother is a grime rapper called Jme. Skepta has another sibling, Julie Adenuga, who’s a DJ on Beats 1.

In addition to musical pursuits, Skepta founded a clothing company called Mains. The brand dropped its first line in June 2017.

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The Benue State Government has reacted to report of a former Boko Haram kingpin heading the state’s security agency ‘the Livestock Guard’.

Report emerged during the week that a former Boko Haram suspect, who was arrested and detained by the police seven years ago, and later escaped, Alhaji Ali Teshaku, is currently heading the security outfit in the state.

According to Sun, the same man is today the head of Benue State local security agency, the Livestock Guards.

Benue State livestock Guards is an outfit created by the state government following the enactment of its anti-open grazing law.

Reacting to the report, a Special Adviser to Governor Samuel Ortom on Media and ICT, Tahav Agerzua, debunked the allegation.

He told the newspaper, “This matter you are pursuing is not necessary at this time.

“After all, we inherited him from the previous government and the man has been granted amnesty.

“This is a security issue, but if you want further explanation, you can come over and I will arrange for you to talk to the security people.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/benue-government-speaks-on-boko-haram.html

Nigerian Nollywood actress, film maker, director and producer Toyin Aimahku Abraham was filled with tears during her father’s pre-funeral service.

The father of the actress was Prophet B. E. Aimahku.

He had passed away on 22nd October 2017 at the age of 77, that day will always be a memorable one for the actress as it was the day her best friend left her in this world all alone.

In the wake keep held in her family compound yesterday got are all soaked in tears as she couldn’t believe that it was happening for real.

The wife of the late prophet who happens to be her mother was the one trying to comfort and console her to weep no more.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/toyin-abraham-in-tears-at-fathers-pre.html

Nigerian comedian an actor Ayo Makun widely known by his stay name AY is one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, but he spent a total of 9 year in university.

AY had spent a total of nine years in the delta state university with reasons due to the death of his parent, and he was left to shoulder the responsibility of the family alone as he was the eldest in the family.

Many may wonder why he spent that number in the university, even when the Nigerian university commission doesn’t approve of such.

“In December 1999 when my dad passed, it was difficult to take over his position as the first son. It became even more difficult when my mum decided to join him in no time. Embracing the responsibilities of taking care of my four sisters and two baby brothers wasn’t the best message to preach to a waiting landlord whose rent must be paid in due time. The combination of being a big brother and father came with a price that kept me in Delta State University for 9 years as a student.” He said.

He recently produced a movie he titles “Yoruba demon” which featured the likes of Falz, Ramsey Noah, Jim Iyke and AY.

Ayo Makun (Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y) is a multi-award-winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and T.V presenter, actor, writer, director and MC. Born on August 19, He hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State but prefers to be known as a 'Warri boy'.

He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. His first movie, 30 Days in Atlanta was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters. He was made a U.N Peace Ambassador in 2009 after winning six awards in 2008. He is the C.E.O of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/ay-reveals-why-he-spent-9-years-in.html

The Yoruba movie industry has found it really hard to forget late actress Moji Olaiya who died sadly in Canada, May last year.

Despite the fact that it’s been almost a year since her sad demise, we realize that every now and then, a thespian or two remembers the actress and pays tribute to her on the social media.

On 27th 2018, Moji Olaiya would have turned 43 but sadly, she didn’t live to see her 43rd year.

Actors, colleagues and friends of the late thespian including some media outfits have paid their tribute to her again by wishing her a post humous birthday.

Moji Olaiya was survived by two aged parents and her two daughters.

May she continue to rest in peace.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/03/moji-olaiya-post-humous-birthday.html

A youth identified as Sabiu Yusuf Tunde who is yet to pin down any job to his name is now a billionaire in president Buhari’s administration.

According to a Kano State-based politician and social critic, Dr Junaid Mohammed, he has insisted on his claim of nepotism against President Muhammadu Buhari.

Sabiu Yusuf Tunde is a nephew to president buhari, he is the son of the president’s niece and younger sister to Mamman Daura, the president’s closest confidant and Yusuf is currently a personal assistant to the president.

Mohammed said that Tunde, who is in his 20s, had never worked in his life before his present appointment but “is one of the wealthiest 20-year-olds in Nigeria.”

Speaking on allegations of nepotism against Buhari, Mohammed said:

“This is an update of what I started saying two years ago. They now have their sons, daughters, sons-in-laws and nephews as beneficiaries of the appointments made so far. Now, among the people in the cabal, but very powerful and not known is someone called Tunde, originally called Sabiu Yusuf. He is the son of Mamman Daura’s immediate younger sister.

He is, today, P.A to the President, even though he has never worked for one day in his life. But a P.A job is normally the work of a full-blown director or a permanent secretary. That boy only got married last year and as I speak to you now, he is one of the billionaires in Nigeria today. Nobody of his age has the kind of money that boy has. So, can that be justified?

According to Mohammed a Second Republic lawmaker, he has accused the president of surrounding himself with unqualified persons who only got their positions because of personal ties with him or his cronies.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/02/see-how-20-year-old-unemployed-youth.html

Delectable Nollywood Actress, and mother of one, Tonto Dikeh has showed off her new body, few weeks after she underwent plastic surgery to enhance her body.

Recall in the teaser of her new reality tv show, King Tonto, she revealed “My body has been something that I have always been extremely ashamed of”.

She also stylishly showed off her new butt on her Instagram page…. See the photo below;

See some of the comments below;

@patypeeh_shoez: Finally I saw the butt look nice nne

@pabimarong2020: Beautiful �� oby_njokuThe ass

@greatness_101_: @tontolet that’s Bullshit ��� he has a fucking dad . Super woman cool. But please stop this evil act . This is how sisters in America destroy black kids and then blame it on whatever. Such a bad look. It is y’all fault ( u and Churchill) that y’all can’t hold a home together. So please leave the innocent baby outta y’all bullshit . FYI I don’t give a � shit what ass kissers gonna day.

@kiems50: Nah now I dey see the yansh when dem do plastic surgery on ����

“See weytin Churchill go dey miss”

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Few days after ranting against his fans on social media, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2017 winner, Efe has thanked everybody that has made impact in his life. He wrote on Twitter…

“I want to thank everybody that has prayed for me, mentioned my name, fought for me, went out of their way to take a stand for me, you have never been obligated to do so but you have done so without any obligation i am truly grateful.

I am not here to prove a point or fight anybody, just to live and achieve my dreams to the fullest of my abilities. I pray God grants your heart desires. But negativity sells more and you know the blogs would never carry this. I just know that the heavens bear me witness.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/02/i-thank-everyone-that-made-impact-in-my.html

Unknown gunmen on Sunday stormed the Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, shot two persons and snatched phones and laptops in the process.

MC EBISCO gathered that the snatched items belong to patients and medical personnel.

An eyewitness said that the armed robbers’ target was the filing station inside the Hospital.

“Their target was the Fuel station. The two persons shot are customers who went to buy petrol.

“Not all Patients there are ‘mad’ people as many think. The aged and those with old people’s sickness are also there. The armed robbers snatched phones and laptops from patients and medical personnel”, he said.

When contacted, the Police PRO, ASP Irene Ugbo said she was yet to be briefed about the development and promised to get back.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/02/2-shot-as-robbers-attack-calabar.html

Nolywood Can Boost The Export, Economic, GDP Of Nigeria With Foreign Technical Support-- Paul Adefarasin

House On The Rock pastor, Paul Adefarasin after watching the movie Black Panther, has declared the need for the Nigerian film industry to plan for the future.

Adefarasin, spoke on the strength of the Nigeria film industry at a special screening of Black Panther movie, organized by the US Consular Mission.
In his words :

“The Nigeria film industry is recognised in the global economy as the third largest movie industry in the world. But it is very important that we seek more technical support and more integration with movie industries in America, Europe and in India. I think we can continue to improve our acting skill and make the movie industry grow and continue to hit the silver screen, not just at home but also abroad in foreign markets, and thereby continue to boost the export, economic growth and the GDP of our nation.

We need more film houses in the country, significant infrastructure and national planning. This is a big market; the Nigeria population will be over 400 million in the next 20-25 years (3rd biggest national population in the world) that the global film industry will be most interested in. so, I’m excited for it. The movie industry in the cultural space is also an important space. Culture drives our value system and is a space I am interested in. we want to see the cultural space beginning to drive the value judgement of freedom, justice, righteousness and industrialization.

I am scared about our growth! It’s going to take a lot of planning on the part of the government and increase in the GDP so that we ensure a stronger economy that can facilitate the amenities and infrastructure to cope with such a large population. It’s actually an emergency. So, we need to urgently plan for the future.”

On his review of the movie, in a post he put on his Instagram page, Pastor Adefarasin wrote:

“The plot, effect, contrivance and even the comic relief were all thoroughly engaging and intelligently executed. The depiction of our strength and capabilities as a race was awe inspiring, as was the representation of the African culture, beauty and talent. We enthusiastically celebrate our Nigerian, African and African American brothers and sisters for their groundbreaking accomplishments with this project.

If you have not seen this movie, I think you should go and see it … do so with pride. Take your kids along (if they are within the permitted age) because it is experiences like this that empower us and expand our consciousness, showing how successful, powerful and influential that we as African States, and people of African descent can be”.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/02/nolywood-can-boost-export-economic-gdp.html

A group of Christians in the North, under the aegis of Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association, has called for international intervention to rescue Nigerians from the “bad leadership” of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Among the global bodies from which the association sought help are the African Union, the European Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations and the United States of America.

The President of ACIPA, Luke Shehu, told journalists during a press conference in Jos that the demand became pertinent because Buhari was “nepotistic”, while the “Nigerian ethnic nationalities and particularly the Northern Christians are under siege.”

The organisation said it had observed that the administration of Buhari had failed in its primary responsibility of protecting lives and property, a cardinal constitutional responsibility, which he had sworn to carry out.

Shehu said, “While we may not conclude that insurgency in Nigeria is state-sponsored, there is clear and obvious complicity by government officials in some quarters.

“This administration should stop deceiving Nigerians that Boko Haram has been defeated. The truth is that after three years, Boko Haram has yet to be defeated despite the pre-election promise to do so in less than six months.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/02/rescue-nigerians-from-buhari-group-begs.html

Star actress Foluke Daramola- Salako who is also in the league of Omotola and the likes in their early 40s has spoken out on her life why she had to abandon her first marriage.

According to her she has always wanted to keep her stability intact, but in her first marriage she had to let go so as not to lose everything.

The hardest time of her life was when she left her marriage and this was what she said;

“Another turbulent time for me was when I had to leave my first marriage. I would say I left the marriage as a shadow of myself. When I left that marriage, I felt less than myself and I felt the world had come to an end. That was a time in my life that was very turbulent. What I dread most in my life is to have a broken home and I experienced it with my first marriage. So I would say that was a time in my life that was really turbulent. But a very lovely and good time in my life was when I met the man I am married to. It was a wonderful time in my life.”

In a 2016 interview, she revealed that she was raped while she was a teenager. In an interview with Tribune, she explained that women need to know their value and being financially dependent on their husband. She posited that domestic violence is a greater wreck to her home, than infidelity. In 2017, she publicly spoke on the modesty of Aliko Dangote, describing him as "the most humble person on earth".

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/02/foluke-daramola-left-her-first-marriage.html

Pro-LGBT activist, Bisi Alimi has blasted Nollywood actors and actresses as well as Nigerian citizens for asking why the latest movie “Black Panther” which clearly speaks about African culture didn’t feature any Nollywood actor.

Bisi took to his Facebook page to call out Nollywood actors of not having the skills to feature in the movie. He said it was acting that was required in Black Panther and not shouting and screaming that is filled in Nollywood movies.

Read what he wrote;

“The idea that they should have been a Nigerians actor in Black Panther is ludicrous. I am going to say this, as a matter of fact; there is no actor (male or female) in Nigeria that can act at such quality.

Black Panther was not about “screaming and shouting”, it was about “acting” and those are not the same thing. And don’t get me started at Nnaji (Genevieve Nnaji), she cannot act.
The industry can be better, but they also need to know and accept they are rubbish at the moment and then go for training, I mean like quality training. In a country that gave us Nollywood to think we don’t have a specialist drama school? It’s sad.

These are really strong on Nollywood you may not like their acting skills but many Nigerian recommends them and hold them in high esteem.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/02/bisi-alimi-blasts-nollywood-actors-for.html