Pics: Scores dead, others trapped as Synagogue Church building collapses

Many people are reported to have died with several others injured after a 5-storey building located inside the headquarters of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos collapsed around 2pm this afternoon.

Many worshipers who lived inside the church building were among those who died while some are believed to still be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

Four ambulance buses have arrived the scene to take the injured to the hospital while the dead ones are being evacuated to the mortuary.  Details later...

Update: There are reports that as many as 50 people died this afternoon when the building collapsed. The building is also said to be is reserved for foreigners visiting the church for spiritual help.

 

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Rescue efforts are still ongoing. Policemen from the Ikotun area have barricaded the entire church premises.

Quilox CEO, Shina Peller floats new label, signs Tilla

Less than a year into opening Africa's number one luxury nightclub, Quilox, foremost businessman and socialite, Shina Peller is floating a new label and his first signings are no other than pop-star and youth ambassador Tilla (formerly known as Tillaman), and his brother, Que Peller.

The record label which is a member of Mr. Peller's Aquila Group Companies, is named Aquila Records, and has signed the artists to respective multi-million Naira deals. Continue...

With the label, Tilla, "D Real Omoba" as he's fondly called, will be fortifying his stance as one of the best pop-stars on the African continent, while QUE PELLER will be embarking on massive campaign to make him a household name in no time.

Managed by YBRL Consultancy, AQUILA RECORDS has fully commenced operations and will be having its official launch party on Saturday, September 27th.

To follow up on the label's progress and for other inquiries, please use the info below;

EMAIL:            info@aquilarecords.com

TWITTER:      @AquilaRecordsNG

INSTAGRAM: @AquilaRecordsNG

FACEBOOK:   /AquilaRecordsNG

YOUTUBE:      /AquilaRecordsTV

PHONE:          +234(0)9099175111, +234(0)9099175122

Lady shot dead in Lagos on her way to work this morning

A lady identified as Oluwabunmi Adeola Oladokun, and a man were in the early hours of today, around 5.30am, shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Orisumbare area of Idimu, Lagos State.

According to Sahara Reporters, Oladokun was on her way to her Victoria Island office when she was shot dead. She was said to have died on the spot while the other victim, a man, whose identity is still unknown managed to escape with a gunshot injury and is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the area. Continue...


The motive for the gun attack is still unknown but according to eyewitnesses, Oladokun was running and calling for help before she was shot dead by the unknown gunmen. 

Oladokun, said to be the only daughter of her parents, whose mother died recently, previously worked with a publishing company that produces a magazine before she recently joined a PR firm on Lagos Island. 

The father of the lady, Pastor Peter Oladokun of the Mighty Hand of God church, a popular church in the area, located along Ejigbo Road, Orisumbare, said a neighbour informed him about the attack involving his daughter and that when he got to the scene of the incident, he found his daughter already dead.

He said he had already informed the police who have started investigations. The father said the family would await conclusion on autopsy report before burying her.

Iggy Azalea's ex-boyfriend shopping their sex-tape, but could be in trouble because she was a minor

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has a sex tape that her ex-boyfriend wants to sell to porn giant Vivid Entertainment, for revenge. Iggy's lawyers said the blonde rapper is the woman in the video but may have been under 18 when the sex tape was filmed. The lawyer also claimed there was a chance the video was shot without her knowledge or consent.

The lawyers said the bitter ex is trying to 'damage her image and career out of revenge.' and they plan to go after him because she was a minor, they claim. Continue..

Sources also say Vivid's CEO Steve Hirsch is offering Iggy a seven-figure sum for the raunchy tape.

Last night the 24 year old rapper hit out on twitter, first denying it was her in the tape, then lashing out at Vivid and the media

"I dont have a sex tape but for the record. Anyone who releases or attempts to make profit off someone else's intimate moments against their will is a sex offender."

"It honestly makes me sick to see the media encourage any other attitude towards those sorts of people, we should want to protect our women. And I really hope that America will follow Europe and their laws to better protect peoples privacy and fundamental rights."

Dear young girls, stop filming your sex acts. It could come back to bite you in your fake butt...;-)

Big Brother House found. Official launch date is now October 5th

A new Big Brother house has been found in Johannesburg, South Africa following the devastating fire that demolished the original house on 2 September. The search was concluded after exploring all possible options both locally and internationally, for a suitable venue to produce the 9th season of Africa�s biggest reality show.

Big Brother Hotshots will officially launch on Sunday 5th October. As they countdown to the launch, fans across the continent can look forward to some pleasant surprises in true Biggie fashion.

Madrid based artist 'Darling Gee' releases new video - Lele Mama

Following a successful released of Lele Mama audio few weeks ago, Madrid based Nigerian born singer, rapper, composer and entertainer 'Darling Gee' swiftly thrills his fans in this new video with salacious performance from the platform of Swagg City Entertainment. Directed by Lekture Film and and brought to you by his new management Louiza Williams 'Linear Minds Entertainment'. Enjoy..

Lagos state government supports FG September resumption date

The Lagos state Government has thrown its weight behind the September 22nd public and private schools resumption date by the Federal government following efforts to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in the country. 

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the state governor on Media, Lateef Raji, the state government says following the non-existence of any Ebola virus patient in the state, it is safe for students to return back to their classes. Find the statement after the cut...

1. Concerning the resumption of all public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools for the 2014/2015 session, Lagos State Government supports the September 22, 2014 date, which was announced by the Federal Government after a national consultation on efforts to contain the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria.

2. Although this resumption date is advisory, as education is a concurrent matter to be regulated by the respective Federal and States Authorities, Lagos State Government considers it eminently justifiable, in view of the fact that there is currently no known carrier of EVD in our State at the moment. Furthermore, the last individual suspected to have been exposed to the virus will be discharged from observation on September 18, 2014, if he tests negative for the virus. All public and private educational institutions in the State are therefore directed to schedule their resumption accordingly.

3. Considering the current situation report, it is clear that the risk of infection with EVD in Lagos State has been significantly reduced. Health professionals working on the outbreak are also in agreement that there is no reason why schools should remain closed beyond the 22nd of September, 2014.

4. In spite of the foregoing, the State Government has now developed and will deploy all resources necessary to sustain the capacity to promptly take into custody any person suspected to be infected with EVD, as well as safely test, monitor and isolate such a person for treatment as may be found necessary without endangering other members of the public.

5. We also acknowledge the need for everyone to remain very vigilant, as the disease still remains in other countries within the sub-region. The following steps will therefore be taken in all schools, whether public or private, before and after resumption of schools:

(a) Training and sensitization of students, vendors, teachers and non academic staff on EVD and how to avoid it;

(b) Identification of EVD Focal Persons in schools who would be responsible for surveillance and health monitoring;

(c) Provision of adequate environmental sanitation, including clean toilets and premises;

(d) Provision of running water and soap and encouragement of frequent hand washing;

(e) Sensitisation of students on other personal hygiene habits, like the use of handkerchiefs when sneezing or coughing; and

(f) Arrangement for prompt referral of any sick person to the nearest health institution for treatment.

7. In spite of the foregoing, the State Government reiterates that the health of all its residents is a matter of utmost importance and, if any reasons emerge for a reconsideration of the school resumption date, a well-considered decision will be taken and the general public will be informed accordingly.

8. The State Government salutes the health personnel and health institutions that have done their best to ensure the containment of EVD. Government officials will meet presently with those health institutions, which might have suffered adverse economic consequences as a result, and will find ways of assisting them to mitigate their loses and safely reopen for business as soon as possible.
   Signed: Lateef Raji. Special Adviser On Information And Strategy. September 12, 2014