DICK VAN DYKE,86, MARRIES HIS 40 YEAR-OLD MAKE-UP ARTIST

Dick Van Dyke, 86, married his 40-year-old make-up artist Arlene Silver on Leap Day.

The actor told RumorFix the decision was "spur of the moment" and that 29 February felt like the best day to tie the knot.
[Related article: Bryan Ferry marries 29-year-old girlfriend]
Dick and Arlene met at the SAG Awards six years ago, when the octogenarian was "bowled over by her beauty" as she passed him in the green room.

Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver wed on Leap Day / WENN
He hired her as his personal make-up artist, they became friends and then fell in love in the last couple of years.
[Related article: Paul Weller and 25-year-old wife welcome twins]
Arlene says her new husband is full of happiness and has an "infectious spirit" while Dick thinks being a newlywed is "wonderful" and believes in Arlene he has found his perfect life partner.

Dick Van Dyke wearing his wedding ring at a farmer's maket with Arlene Silver in LA last week / Rex
The Diagnosis Murder star was previously married to Margie Willett. They wed in 1948 and had four children before they divorced in 1984. He then lived with Michelle Triola until her death in 2009.
Congrats to the newlyweds!


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4Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0Brian Elwyn • Birmingham, England • 18 minutes ago
... its none of any ones business - but there own .. who thinks what!! life is just a number, and if your are happy together - that's what matters.. congrats to both !!
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1Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0SUSAN • Ilford, England • 18 minutes ago
Congratulations to you both, and have a happy life
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0Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0Damian • London, England • 1 minute 53 seconds ago
An old fool and his money is soon married!
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4Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!2Sandra • 30 minutes ago
Some people just can't be nice can they?
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1Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!1Dorothy • Bristol, England • 15 minutes ago
Cant help feeling it's a little bit creepy. "Father figure" comes to mind. Cant think why. And then what if they have a baby..... YUCKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!
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4Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!4ALISON • 43 minutes ago
its all very well but if I was to get myself a husband only 20 years my junior I would be called all sorts of names but its ok for old men??? I think its horrible, apart from his bank balance wot does she see in him?
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3Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!2Hair Ball • London, England • 31 minutes ago
Good on him,she will keep him young.He looks so happy....
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1Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!1Francis Ohara • Belfast, Northern Ireland • 14 minutes ago
why is there no jokes made about this old fool and his grave digging tart?
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95Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!9GERALD • 7 hours ago
Both adults, both know what they're doing...Good Luck to them!
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49Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!4Big Manfred • 5 hours ago
Tell you what I'd love to look that healthy at 87 years he looks still full of the beans, I think 87 is only a number to him.
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82Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!9Jazzy4Queen • 7 hours ago
Why are people talking about the sexual side of things? If there is one, then its none of our business, but quite likely that side of things doesnt have a part in this relationship. Marriages do NOT have to be sexual to be successful you know. Love and communication are the important things for... More
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78Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!9Pussinboot • 7 hours ago
He does look amazingly good for his age.
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8Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0Jackie • London, England • 2 hours 53 minutes ago
He's not the first celebrity male to wed someone much younger. Look at Bruce Forsythe. Many said that would never work, but they have one of showbusiness's strongest marriages around.
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9Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0Noseychuff • Ilford, England • 3 hours ago
she is 40 not a young silly girl and does not look like the usual floozies like hugh heffners ...and most likely is self sufficient . good luck to them i say
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8Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0MAGENTA • 2 hours 48 minutes ago
Many congrats to you both, i think D.v.D is brilliant.
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8Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0Homeland • London, England • 3 hours ago
Brilliant good for you both, enjoy and be happy, if I am still on this mortal coil at that age i hope i look that good too, fantastic. I wish you all the happiness you could want for. Dam good entertainer too. CONGRATULATIONS. to you both
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7Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0Shipscrew • 1 hour 44 minutes ago
Another old man with a good memory. Viva Viagra!
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7Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0B • 3 hours ago
He looks good for 86.
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7Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0GIGGLES • Ramsgate, England • 3 hours ago
good for him any love is good love as long as its honest may they both have many happy years together gigz
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6Please sign in to rate!Please sign in to rate!0T • Reading, England • 3 hours ago
wow how does he do it? looks young well done!
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Witchcraft Torture Couple Jailed For Life

Magalie and eric(pix:bbc.co.uk)

A couple convicted of torturing and drowning a teenage boy they accused of being a witch have been jailed for life.

Kristy Bamu(pix:bbc.co.uk)

Kristy's sister Magalie, 29, was given a minimum term of 25 years and her partner Eric Bikubi, 28, a minimum term of 30 years.

They were sentenced at the Old Bailey in London following their convictions last week for the murder.

Judge David Paget told the couple that they were guilty of "prolonged torture involving metal and physical suffering being inflicted before death."

Kristy, 15, died in a bath at a tower block flat in Newham, east London, on Christmas Day 2010 after days of brutal abuse.

He had travelled to London from Paris with his two brothers and two sisters to spend the holiday with Magalie.

But during the stay, Magalie and football coach Bikubi became convinced Kristy was a witch and began a four day "deliverance" ceremony.


Kristy was attacked with hammers, metal bars, pliers, ceramic tiles, a chisel and wooden poles in a bid to exorcise evil spirits.

His brothers and sisters were made to join in the torture and if they refused Bikubi forced light bulbs in their mouths and threatened them with knives.

None of the children were allowed to sleep or eat and were forced to join in chanting and prayers.

At one point, Bikubi told the youngsters to jump out of the window to see if they could fly, the court heard.


On Christmas Day, Bikubi put the children in the bath for ritual cleansing but Kristy was so weak after three days of abuse that he slipped under the water.

His sisters, aged 20 and 11, were also beaten but escaped further attacks after "confessing" to being witches.

Both Bikubi and the Bamu family hail originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where accusing children of witchcraft and then exorcising them is commonplace.

The practice is known as "kindoki" and during the trial, the jury were told that it was the "driving force" behind the murder.

The judge accepted that Bikubi's mental damage may have made him more inclined to believe Kristy was a witch and a threat to a young child of the family.

But he added: "The belief in witchcraft, however genuine, cannot excuse an assault to another person, let alone the killing of another human being."

He told Magalie he did not accept her denial of belief in witchcraft and claim that she was forced to attack Kristy by Bikubi.

"It is only explicable if you shared Eric Bikubi's belief. It provides some explanation for what happened, but it does not excuse it," the judge said.

No separate sentence was passed for attacks on Kristy's sisters, although the judge said: "The ordeal they were subjected to almost passes belief."

Kristy's father Pierre said in a statement: "Kristy died in unimaginable circumstances at the hands of people he loved and trusted - people we all loved and trusted.

"I feel betrayed. To know that Kristy's own sister, Magalie, did nothing to save him makes the pain that much worse."

Scotland Yard has investigated 83 cases involving abuse resulting from ritualistic or faith-based beliefs and brought 17 prosecutions over the last 10 years.

Detective Superintendent Terry Sharpe said: "This is a hidden and under-reported crime and therefore difficult to deal with in terms of protecting potential victims from harm."

Save the Children's head of child protection, Bill Bell, said: "This case must serve as a wake-up call to governments and local authorities to do more to prevent this kind of terrible abuse from happening to children in future.
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Ben • Newbury, England • 32 minutes agoReport Abuse
These two should be checking the roads in afghanistan for IEDs for our boys.
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APRIL • Edinburgh, Scotland • 17 minutes agoReport Abuse
Can anyone reading this tell me why this country does not have the death sentence? These people should be instantly executed. More of British taxpayers money wasted on foreign criminals!!
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Matthew • London, England • 23 minutes agoReport Abuse
primitive animals .
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Kenny • 23 minutes agoReport Abuse
well i hope if they believe in witchcraft they find out what else the end of a broomstick can be used for in prison
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denzle • 32 minutes agoReport Abuse
I agree..... The rope.
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mountain-bike-rider • 20 minutes agoReport Abuse
30 years minimum is not life so dont report it as such
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Graham • 26 minutes agoReport Abuse
Waste of money keeping this pair inside - A little of the treatment they dished out to that young man should do the trick, take it nice and slow and give them ample time to reflect upon the atrocities they committed.
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Jake24 • Yeovil, England • 20 minutes agoReport Abuse
This government are apparently always learning from mistakes. Let's hope that no more people such as these two are allowed to live in this country. It appears that if someone applies for asylum or illegally enters Britain, they are left to live amongst us, and it's only when a crime such as this... More
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Komakech • 12 minutes agoReport Abuse
They must have originated from Democratic Republic of Congo. That is where people have so much believe in witchcraft and even killed children suspected to be witches. In our country they will get the death penalty!!
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M • 4 minutes 50 seconds agoReport Abuse
When will the inevitable appeal be?
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Phil • London, England • 15 minutes agoReport Abuse
They should be hung drawn and quartered
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Wake up England! • London, England • 16 minutes agoReport Abuse
I'm not surprised these primitive savages get up to this sort of thing in the backward cesspit they come from - what I would like to know is WHY do we let these animals into our country in the first place? Where are the 'benefits of multiculturalism' we keep hearing about? Now these people will be... More
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Michael R • 11 minutes agoReport Abuse
Jailed for life eh?. Thats at least two weeks inside then sent on holiday for a month and given a new house because their yuman rights were impinged.
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Phil • London, England • 7 minutes agoReport Abuse
Isn't multicultrilism fantastic.....not
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Roger • Manchester, England • 5 minutes agoReport Abuse
After their brief life sentence, send them back, if they claim to have British passports these should be cancelled, send them back to their place of origin where these things originate, then we would all be happier.
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Zac • 5 minutes agoReport Abuse
Jail them by all means, but in their own countries!.
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elmer fudd • 9 minutes agoReport Abuse
BEST THING FOR THESE ANIMALS IS THE DEATH PENALTY WHY PAY TO KEEP THESE ALIVE, PPL IN CARE HOMES WONT GET BETTER LOOKED AFTER THAN THESE DISPICABLE PAIR OF ANIMALS,
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Andy elle • 10 minutes agoReport Abuse
These should be put on the ducking stool, just to make sure.
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s w r • 3 minutes 11 seconds agoReport Abuse
i hope they both get plenty of torture themselves while inside
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I read medicine to please my father — Mimiko, Ondo State governor

I read medicine to please my father — Mimiko, Ondo State governor

CANCER MADE ME MORE BEAUTIFUL-BELOVED APOSTLE BIMPE

There are people you meet in life,you just know you need to adjust so many areas of your life for the better,Beloved Apostle Bimpe has such an impact on many including this Writer by being nothing short of an Enigma.Especially in the face of Cancer.




When a chariot of Horses accompanied by a white sprawling Limousine competes with Traffic in East London, you either assume it’s a wedding or Funeral Procession most times but it was neither on the 12th of November,2011. More like a Funeral- defying -Birthday procession. The event itself is as paradoxical as the Celebrant makes it out to be for as at her 45th birthday, vivacious and humanitarian extraordinaire, Beloved Apostle Bimpe ,( a sibling of Ex-Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose)as the medical records say has four months to live. No thanks to stage -4 breast Cancer.



The stage was set, the invites have been sent, the venue, a Church hall close to Dalston Market, Guests who most had never met Bimpe before but are her ardent fans on Facebook waited patiently for her arrival. The Band entertained before she arrived, and true to form, Bimpe came dressed like a Bride with a “Groom” who was covered in veil, she tagged him the Holy Spirit. Dancing and practically thrilling and not looking anything like a Cancer Sufferer, she declared, “I was supposed to come here in a Coffin but look at me, this Cancer seems to have made me more beautiful, I was a size 18 now a shapely size 12”.I said to my friends, whatever you wish to say in the a case of Service of Songs, come and say it to me now because a dead person does not hear tributes.”

If anyone tried to shed one or two tears, the idea quickly turned to laughter because, Beloved Apostle Bimpe whose Ministry ensured mentally challenged people in Nigeria were taken off the streets, housed, fed and fully rehabilitated was bubbling with life. Bimpe, who is quite vocal, never shy from speaking out against the norm in most churches of over-emphasising prosperity. She says people refuse the truth hence are taken advantage of by most crafty Pastors.Speaking with us, Bimpe reveals how she has been living despite the threat of Cancer. Excerpts

“I don’t have the power over Cancer but it was supposed to have kept me in Hospice but here I am now.
My children are already being prepared for after death programmes by the British Government.
I saw uncontrollable tears rolling down my cheeks the first time I was diagnosed on June 28th, 2011.I could not imagine me without my breast. In fact, the news of losing my breast was even more painful to me than the news of dying. I asked my kids later if they will prefer me dead than a breast less mother. I did not know that more bad news was coming as I was later told that it had gone past the curable state. I was given six months but with Chemotherapy, it might be up to twelve months. My mother or siblings never had Cancer. But I read that every human being has Cancer cells in the body. Our lifestyle and so many other things could result to various afflictions to our body. With my awareness now, I pray my daughter will never have Cancer.

I am a spiritual being,I was very depressed at the news of having a few months to live. I depreciated,I could not eat and was dying daily. My kids will leave me at home with a cup of tea and come back from School to meet me still holding that cup. If one deals with it as hopelessness, then you are gone. I was dead, but the last time I was told that the Ultra scan to check the tumour showed that there were no evidence of it in my Lungs and Liver. I choose to believe the good news. Even the tumour I feel is softening though they said it is only Chemo or radiotherapy that can remove it. I believe that the faithfulness of God kept me alive. I am not looking for Prayer Warriors,this is my time of helplessness so if God wants me to live I will. I have not taken any therapy or treatment, it is my right to live'.

That was last year,in fact Beloved Apostle Bimpe who just returned from Nigeria seems to be waxing strong and her numerous fans cannot wait to mark many more Birthdays with her.


THE JOURNEY TOOK ON AN HEAVENLY PHASE,DEAREST BELOVED APOSTLE BIMPE WENT TO JOIN HER GOD,WHO IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END ON THE 13TH OF FEBRUARY,2013.
I ALWAYS TOLD HER THAT I HAVE NEVER MET ANYONE LIKE HER.IT IS TRUE.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE,AND HER EXCEPTIONALLY LOVELY KIDS AND FAMILY BE CONSOLED BY DIVINE ANGELS.
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Tribute To My Husband by Odinakachukwu Bianca Ojukwu

How do I sum up 23 years in one page? I don't know. How do I describe you? I cannot. Not in any depth. Not for anybody else - you were my husband, my brother, my friend, my child. I was your queen, and it was an honour to have served you.

You were the lion of my history books, the leader of my nation when we faced extinction, the larger-than-life history come to my life - living, breathing legend. But unlike the history books, you defied all preconceptions. You made me cry from laughter with your jokes, many irreverent. You awed me with your wisdom. You melted my heart with your kindness. Your impeccable manners made Prince Charming a living reality. Your fearlessness made you the man I dreamt of all my life and your total lack of seeking public approval before speaking your mind separated you from mere mortals.

Every year that I spent with you was an adventure - no two days were the same. With you, I was finally able to soar on wings wider than the ocean. With you I was blessed with the best children God in heaven had to give. With you, I learnt to face the world without fear and learnt daily the things that matter most. Your disdain for money was novel - sometimes funny, other times quite alarming.
It mattered not a whit to you. Your total dedication to your people - Ndi-Igbo - was so absolute that really, very little else mattered. You never craved anybody's praise as long as you believed that you were doing right and even in the face of utmost danger, you never relented from speaking truth to power - to you, what after all, was power? It was not that conferred by the gun, nor that stolen from the ballot box. No. You understood that power transcended all that. Power is the freedom to be true to yourself and to God, no matter the cost.

It is freedom from fear. It is freedom from bondage. It is freedom to seek the wellbeing of your people just because you love them. It is the ability to move a whole nation without a penny as inducement nor a gun to force them. When an entire nation can rise up for one person for no other reason than that they love him and know he is their leader - sans gun, money, official title or any strange paraphernalia - that is power.

To try to contain you in words is futile. You span the breadth of human experience - full of laughter, joy, kindness and sometimes, almost childlike in your ability to find something good in almost everyone and every situation. You could flare up at any injustice and in the next instant, sing military songs to the children. You could analyze a situation with incredible swiftness and accuracy. In any generation, there can only be one like you. You were that one star. You were a child of destiny, born for no other time than the one you found yourself in.

Destined to lead your people at the time total extinction was staring us in the face. There was no one else. You gained nothing from it. You used all the resources you had just to wage a war of survival. You fought to keep us alive when we were being slaughtered like rams for no reason. Today, we find ourselves in the same situation but you are not here. You fought that we might live. The truth is finally coming out and even those who fought you now acknowledge that you had no choice. For your faithfulness, God kept you and brought you home to your people.

You loved Nigeria. You spent so much of your waking moments devising ways through which Nigeria could progress to Tai-Two!!! You were the eternal optimist, always hoping that one day, God will touch His people and give us one Vision and the diligence to work towards the dream. It never came to pass in your lifetime. Instead, the disaster you predicted if we continued on the same path has come home to roost. You always saw so clearly. Your words are indelibly preserved for this generation to read and learn and perhaps heed and turn. You always said the dry bones will rise again. But you always hoped we would not become the dry bones by our actions. Above all, you feared for your own people, crying out against the relentless oppression that has not three ceased since the end of the war and saddened by the acceptance of this position by your own people. In death, you have awakened the spirit that we thought had died. Your people are finally waking up.

At home, you were the father any child would dream of having. At no point did our children have to wonder where you were. You were ever at their disposal, playing with them, teaching them of a bygone era, teaching them of the world they live in and giving them the total security of knowing you were always present.

In mercy, God gave me a year to prepare for the inevitable. I could never have survived an instant departure. In mercy, God ensured that your final week on earth was spent only with me and that on your last day, you were back to your old self. I cannot but thank God for the joy of that final day - the jokes, the laughter, the songs. It was a lifetime packed into a few hours, filled with hope that many tomorrows would follow and that we would be home for Christmas. You deceived me. You were so emphatic that we would be going home. I did not know you meant a different home.

The swiftness of your departure remains shocking to me. You left on the day I least expected. But I cannot fight God. He owns your life and mine. I know that God called you home because every other time it seemed you were at death's door, you fought like the lion that God made you and always prevailed. In my eyes, even death was no match for you. But who can say 'no' to the Almighty God? You walked away with Him, going away with such peace that I can only bow to God's sovereignty. Your people have remembered. The warrior of our land has gone. The flags are lowered in your honour. Our hearts are laden with grief.

But I will trust that the living God who gave you to me will look after me and our children. Through my sadness, the memories will always shine bright and beautiful.

Adieu, my love,
My husband,
My lion,
Ikemba,
Amuma na Egbe Igwe,
Odenigbo Ngwo.
Eze-Igbo Gburugburu,
Ibu dike.
Chukwu gozie gi,
Chukwu debe gi.
Anyi ga afu na omesia.

— with Hibiscus Chucks Udorji.

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WHAT THE QUEEN, KATE MIDDLETON AND ABIKE DABIRI HAVE IN COMMON

De Montfort University is a public research and teaching university situated in the medieval Old Town of Leicester, England, adjacent to the River Soar and the Leicester Castle Gardens. 40% of the university's research was deemed 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the United Kingdom Research Assessment Exercise, highlighting particular strength in English literature, where it equalled the University of Cambridge. The university has the second highest number of National Teaching Fellows of all UK universities. The school was established in 1870 as Leicester School of Arts but gained University status in 1992.The School seems to be enjoying a bit of spotlight lately as Honourable Abike of the Nigerian House Of Representatives visited recently and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will be joining the Queen to visit De Montfort come the 8th of March, 2012.
Nigerian students of De Montfort University, Leicester and a few others from neighbouring cities played host to Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman, House Committee on diaspora affairs penultimate Friday in a Lecture organised by the Nigerian Students Society of the school. Abike, who just a day before was one of the Speakers at the BEN TV security conference in London spoke on the theme, Nigeria, a country of paradox: antecedent, apposition and way forward. The event which had the school's Pro Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), notable personalities such as Professor Andy Downton in attendance and the representative of Student Services/International Student Support Office, Andy Gale was well attended. The Nigerian High Commissioner, Dr Dalhatu Tarfida who was unavoidably absent due to another function was represented by Mr Simon Ogah, Minister and Head Information in the Nigerian High Commission, UK.

As for the Royals, as earlier stated, The Duchess of Cambridge will join the Queen on the start of her Diamond jubilee tour in Leicester, accompanied by the duke of Edinburgh. The royals will watch a play presented by students of the school among other duties.It is the first stop of a country –wide tour that will finish on July 25.

Meanwhile, some Nigerian Students have been commenting on the visits:
Damilare Akintade:I believe the visit of Hon.Abike Dabiri is an honour to DMU Nigerian Students and Students in the UK. Also, the Queen’s visit will be a memorable event here, which will help the University in many ways.

Grace Ogunejimite:I think the visit of Abike Dabiri is good for Students which gives them opportunity to interact with her but I hope she goes further by Facebook or Twitter accounts where the relationship can continue. The Queen’s visit will give us a life term opportunity to see her.
Rasheedat: First, I am glad that she honoured the invite and she was attentive to people’s questions, in my overall opinion,she responded well which contributed to the success of the event. I am excited that the Queen will be here as well as Princess Kate.

Wahabu: Honourable Abike’s visit has improved the image of DMNUNSS In the school as one of the most vibrant groups in the UK. It is a good thing for the community and the University to have the Queen here as we have one of the most diverse ethnic societies in the UK.

The De Montfort University Nigeria Students Society(DMUNSS) was launched in 2010 and has about 200 Nigerian Students.The executives include,Damilare Akintade(President),Biomedical Science,Wahabu Amidu(Secretary),MBA,Grace Ogunejimite(PRO),Advertising and Public Relation Mnagement,Rasheedah Mustapha(Health and Safety Officer),Account and Finance, and Chidi Anyanwu(Sport Director),Buisness Administration



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FOUNDATION LAUNCHED IN HONOUR OF LATE MAYOR SITTU

It is almost a year that the illustrious son of Nigeria, Mayor of London Borough of Southwark, Councillor Tayo Sittu departed this world leaving a yawning gap in the political landscape of the Nigeria UK community. It is a bit of cheering news though that his son, Councillor Michael is representing his race well as a Councillor for Livesey ward in Walworth, hugely encouraged by his mum and siblings. It was however not too surprising and a welcome development when distinguished crowd of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria attended the launch of a foundation in his honour a few weeks back.

The event tagged the Tayo Sittu Foundation (TSF) was attended by community leaders including the Mayors of Southwark and Lambeth, other Council leaders and religious leaders across the borough. It aims to champion young people in the community. The highlight of the event includes the unveiling of the logo, brief remarks and revealing the future projects of the foundation. Late Mayor Sittu who succumbed to Cancer after a brave but dignified battle was eulogised by his Successor Councillor Lorraine Lauder thus,'I am happy to be a Patron of the Sittu Foundation. Tayo was a caring person who wanted more support for young people. It is good to see TSF carrying on his work'.
Southwark's Councillor Tayo Sittu passed away on the 9th of May, 2011 after being ill for a number of weeks. A Peckham councillor since 2002, he came to South London from Nigeria in 1985 and studied accountancy before running his own business. He was made Mayor in May 2010. He survived by his wife Abike, five children and grandchildren. He was given a full British state funeral with the service held at Southwark Cathedral on the 23rd of MAY, 2011.

HOUSEMATES MOVIE TO SET LONDON AGLOW THIS FRIDAY,23RD OF MARCH,2012

Can the Pretenders please move away please?
Thank you,the playground is no more just for playing,it is getting more versatile and professional.In fact,the Pundits who continually call for bigger players in Nollywood will love this,a medical doctor has thrown his weight ,financial and talent wise behind a Nollywood movie.Dr Oladimeji Kareem with Michael Hamilton and Anthony Okereke are the Executive Producers of 'Housemates',a thriller movie that is sure to keep viewers at the edge of their seats.Dr Kareem,an Oxford trained doctor is a founding member of L'Chaim Entertainment outfit aimed to promote African music,arts and culture in the UK.

Housemates boasts of the Hollywood expertise of the Director,Sunny Ache,who developed television programs and films in the USA and the UK a few years back.As well as a successful writer of books like Messenger of Darkness,Ghost Tenant,Watching The Watchman ,Three Wise Women,Tough Women and Amina,he studied creative writing in England as well as Film Lighting/Directing at the Hollywood Film Institute between 2004 and 2008.

Housemates,a supernatural movie inspired by real life events as narrated by original Housemates who shared their experiences in a house they once occupied has about 65 percent white cast.Still well loved,Emeka Ike and comeback Queen Victoria Inyama-Okri are the easily identified faces but many people will be thrilled with the performance of Jazmine Hammoudeh,Chelsea Fitzpatrick,Sophie Fonteyn,Angie-Niccals Pistou and Eva Beleiver.The movie shows Patrick Bolaji(Emeka Ike),a qualified research Scientist falling on bad times and having to seek accommodation in a haunted flat by a deceased former tenant,Maya(Jazmine Hammoudeh).Though he was warned many fled the apartment,he decided to dismiss the fears.As things got scarier by the day,he sought help from Bimbo(Victoria Inyama-Okri) who had some wierd spiritual cleansing remedies.

The movie is sure to keep viewers glued to the screen from the beginning to the end as it is quite original in presentation and does not seem like business as usual compared to some productions.Kudos should also go to Yinka Idowu of Rex Vision Productions while the duo (Joe and Jules)of J2 Konsults who are fast stamping their authority as Princes of Premieres and entertainment are ensuring the Premiere which comes up on friday,the 23rd of March,2012 at the Odeon Cinema,Greenwich,London is a huge success.They revealed plans for a superlative hosting in a Press Parley held recently at the Eurotraveller Premier Hotel,Old Kent Road London.The event saw an impressive representation of people from showbiz,media and business sectors in the UK.

J2 Konsults,many still recall made all roads lead to the Odeon Cinema Greenwich last year for the Premiere of Lancelot Imaseun's movie,Adesuwa.

ROAD WATCH: Memo to IGP

ROAD WATCH: Memo to IGP
The new police head in Nigeria recently disbanded the notorious several road blocks mounted by the police on the roads .This has raised some questions on the alternative sheme or style for policing the highways . Wale ojo - Lanre writes the Inspector- General of Police.

‘Your performance earned you Tribune’s Most Enterprising Director-General Award’. I’ll cherish it for the rest of my life - Runsewe

Otunba Olusegun Runsewe ,the ebullient Director - General , Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation ,is a diligent public servant who has demonstrated that he is an asset to Nigeria as a nation.
He is one of the only four Nigerians which the Nigerian Tribune newspaper , the oldest surviving newspapers Nigeria deemed fit to deserve its awards.

The management of the newspaper paid him a visit in his Abuja office recently to intimate what qualified Otunba Runsewe and ,Senator David Mark ,the Senate President , Alhaji Aliko Dangote , and Governor Segun Mimiko for the Tribune Award Schedule for Abuja Sheration on Thursday 22 march 2012.

‘Your performance earned you Tribune’s Most Enterprising Director-General Award’I’ll cherish it for the rest of my life - Runsewe

‘Your performance earned you Tribune’s Most Enterprising Director-General Award’I’ll cherish it for the rest of my life - Runsewe

Opulence of 805 Restaurant, Abuja

There is 805 Restaurant in Old Kent Street,London which is reputed to be one of the best African eat out posts run by a Nigerian. Due to pressure on the operator of 805 Restaurant , from visiting Nigerians to UK ,who had opportunity of tasting the delicious cuisines of 805 in London, another 805 Restaurant has been opened in Abuja , nigeria . Our contributor Wale Ojo - Lanre has the story .

We protect Nigerians in diasp - CEO, Richard Sodiya and Associates

We protect Nigerians in diasp - CEO, Richard Sodiya and Associates

ROAD WATCH: Memo to IGP

ROAD WATCH: Memo to IGP