Man caught and killed for planting bomb on tanker

A man was killed yesterday in Unguwar Mu’azu of Kaduna while attempting to plant a bomb on a petrol tanker parked along the busy Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way.

Witnesses said that the yet-to-be identified bomber was disguised as a mad man. He was spotted carrying a carton containing explosives and was seen trying to plant it on a loaded tanker parked by the express way.

Unguwar Mu’azu, a suburb of Kaduna and located along Abuja-Kano road, is populated by mostly tanker drivers, who lift petroleum products from Kaduna refinery. Only the bomber and was killed and the petrol tanker was burnt down.
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“The man, who disguised as a madman, came here (Unguwan Mu’azu) with a carton and kept it on top of a petrol tanker. Before he could turn, the carton felt on his legs, exploded and cut him into pieces. He was the only person that died. The petrol tanker was also burnt by the explosion,” a resident of the area, Bala Ibrahim, said.

Kaduna Police spokesperson Aminu Lawan, who confirmed the incident, said that the person who died in the explosion was the one suspected to be carrying the bomb.

“One person died in the incident. And the person that died is the one suspected to be carrying a carton with explosives. There were no other casualties. Security has been beefed up all over the place,” Lawan said.

Former student arrested in California college shooting that killed 7

Police in Oakland, California, took a 43-year-old former student at a small religious college into custody Monday after a shooting spree at the school that left seven dead and three wounded, the city's police chief said.

The motive behind the killings at Oikos University in East Oakland remained a mystery Monday night, Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan told reporters. Detectives had not yet questioned the suspect, identified as One Goh, and no charges had been filed, he said.

"With a case of this magnitude, with all the victims and witnesses and all the chaos, it's going to take a few days to put the pieces together," Jordan said.

The college, which caters to the Korean American Christian community, offers degrees in theology, music, nursing and Asian medicine, according to its website. Oakland Mayor Jean Quan said most of the victims appeared to be from the city's Korean-American community, and the city was working to find multilingual counselors to help survivor

"No American mayor wants to have this situation," she said. "It seems over the last decade, we've gotten used to seeing senseless mass killings like this, and we'll have to question the availability of guns and the need for other services in our community."

What is Oikos University?

Gunfire erupted inside the single-story building that houses the private Christian college about 10:30 a.m. A witness, Brian Snow, said he was at a nearby credit union when shots rang out, "and it started getting chaotic."

"In Oakland, sometimes things like that happen, but it dies over," he said. But this time, he said, "I went outside and the cops were coming and like 'Don't move, don't move,' and it started getting chaotic ... a pedestrian came out with a bullet hole and I was like, 'Getting really crazy right now.' "

Lucas Garcia, who was teaching an English class at the college when the rampage began, told CNN affiliate KGO-TV that he counted about six gunshots from a nearby nursing classroom. Garcia said he heard someone yell, "He's got a gun," and he got his students out of the building while the gunfire continued.

Jordan said the relationship between the suspect and any of those shot remained unknown Monday night, as detectives combed over "a very bloody scene with lots of evidence."

"Initially, we were told he was in a classroom when he stood up and began shooting at the victims," Jordan said.

Several of the survivors, including the wounded, hid behind locked doors or desks as the shooting went on. The suspect took one of the victims' cars and drove off, but surrendered to police at a Safeway grocery in the Oakland suburb of Alameda a short time later, Jordan said.

California Gov. Jerry Brown, who served as Oakland's mayor from 1999 to 2007, called the killings "shocking and sad."

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and friends and the entire community affected by this senseless act of violence," Brown said in a statement issued by his office.

"MY HATERS ARE MY MOTIVATORS"

Since the announcement that Ellen DeGeneres would be the new spokesperson for JCPenney, the Emmy winner has been at the center of a campaign to boycott the retailer. Ellen addressed the "haters" head-on in the opening monologue of Wednesday's edition of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Ellen DeGeneres is firing back at a conservative interest group that launched a campaign to convince JCPenney (sometimes simply called Penney's) to drop the daytime gabber as a celebrity spokesmodel.

In case you aren't in-the-know, One Million Moms raised the ire of gay rights proponents last week, when it ordered its supporters to boycott the retailer following its appointment of the "openly gay" Ellen as the face of the clothing and household brand. The group, a division of the socially right-wing American Family Association, argued that Penney's was trying to gain a new target market by "jumping on the pro-gay bandwagon" with its hiring of one of the nation's best-known gay celebrities.

One Million Moms -- which also famously spoke out against the debut of the polygamist TLC soapSister Wives -- demanded that Ellen be replaced in a controversial posting to its website.

JCPenney spokesgal Ellen under fire from "American families" >>

"Funny that JCPenney thinks hiring an open homosexual person will help their business when most of their customers are traditional families. DeGeneres is not a true representation of the type of families that shop at their store. The majority of JCPenney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there," the message read.

Ellen broke her silence on the furor during a taping for Wednesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She confessed that she normally prefers to avoid talking about such matters on her show. But this time she made an exception… just this once.

"Normally I try not to pay attention to my haters, but this time I'd like to talk about it because my haters are my motivators."

She poked fun at the One Million Moms group, but said she was "proud and happy" that the department store has stood by her in the face of the anti-gay campaign.

JCPenney to boycott group: We're sticking with Ellen >>

"This organization doesn't think I should be the spokesperson because I'm gay. For those of you who are just tuning in for the first time, it's true. I'm gay. I hope you were sitting down. I hate to break it to you this way, but anyway," cracked the star, who wed love Portia de Rossi in August 2008.

"They [One Million Moms] wanted to get me fired and I am proud and happy to say that JCPenney stuck by their decision to make me their spokesperson," Ellen continued.

"Being gay or pro-gay isn't a bandwagon. You don't get a free ride anywhere. There's no music. And occasionally we'll sing 'We Are Family,' but that's about it," she joked.

DeGeneres then noted that the One Million Moms group only has " 40,000 members on their (Facebook) page. So they're rounding up to the nearest million and I get that."

Ellen, who is also an ambassador for CoverGirl cosmetics, pointed to other -- far more offensive -- celebrity spokesfolks that the organization could badger.

"I mean, if they have a problem with spokespeople, what about the Pillsbury Doughboy? He runs around without any pants on, basically begging for people to poke his belly. What kind of message is that?"

THOMAS JONES a dash of flash

A true head turner. A big beast. Custom paint. Gleaming 24-inch Asanti wheels. Everyone gawks as Thomas Jones glides by in his Ferrari-red 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Inside, it’s like a mobile living room, with cushy, white leather seats, screens in the headrests, telephones, and legroom enough for a power forward to stretch out. All that’s missing are the snacks. But even though the car has drop-down trays, nobody, nobody eats in Jones’s Rolls.
He eases into his driveway, where there awaits a small fleet of stunning automobiles, pretty much one for every occasion: a 2004 BMW 645i Coupe, a 2005 Bentley Continental GT Coupe, a 2004 Ferrari 360 Spider F1, and a 2004 Range Rover HSE. Jones isn’t much interested in the mechanical workings of his collection, nor does he hunger for speed. No, he sees his cars more as art objects—and like paintings, much of it is about color.
Last year, Jones had his Ferrari Spider painted the same orange as the trim on the Bears’ uniforms, which caused quite a stir during Super Bowl week. The silver Bentley, the least flashy of the bunch, is his regular driver.

“You can use that car for anything: go out on the town, go to the grocery store,” he says. “But it’ll sneak up on you. It rides so smooth. You can be going 115 and not even know it.”

BRUCE WILLIS IS A DAD TIMES FOUR!

Bruce Willis proves you're never too old to be a dad: The 57-year-old action star is now the father of four daughters! Find out what he and wife Emma Heming-Willis named their new bundle of joy.

Bruce Willis is an expert when it comes to girls: He's now the father of four of them! Willis, 57, welcomed a new daughter with wife Emma Heming-Willis this weekend, his rep confirmed.

The baby girl, Mabel Ray Willis, was born on Saturday in Los Angeles at 9 pounds, 1ounce, according to the rep. Willis and his model bride, 33, "are overjoyed about the newest member of their family. Both mother and baby are healthy and doing beautifully."

Apparently the Willis genes are comprised entirely of strong female DNA — he's the father of three daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore: Rumer Willis, 23, Scout, 20 and Tallulah, 18.

He's gained a reputation as one of Hollywood's good dads, thanks to his healthy view of co-parenting with his ex-wife.

"We’ve become like a tribe," he said in 2009 of his parenting with Moore, then married toAshton Kutcher. "It’s generated a lot of interest because everyone can understand resentment and envy in the breakup of a marriage, but they don’t understand how I can get along with my ex like that. Demi and I made a choice to put the kids first, and we’re really lucky that it turns out we all have fun together. I still love her, and I have a lot of respect for how she lives her life."

However, his good reputation isn't intact with everyone. Director Kevin Smith called Willis out recently for his behavior on the set of their 2009 action flick Cop Out.

"He turned out to be the unhappiest, most bitter and meanest emo-bitch I ever met at any job I’ve held. And mind you, I worked at Domino’s," Smith wrote in his new memoir.

Alec Baldwin engaged to 28-year-old yoga instructor

Actor Alec Baldwin has popped the question to his girlfriend, a yoga instructor who is 26 years his junior.

The 30 Rock star has been dating 28-year-old Hilaria Thomas for about a year.

"Yes, it's true!" Baldwin's spokesperson told 3m360

"Alec proposed to Hilaria this weekend and we're all excited for the newly-engaged couple. Alec's birthday is tomorrow. Great way to celebrate!"

Baldwin turns 54 this week.

The couple both thanked well-wishers on Twitter, while Baldwin's daughter Ireland tweeted: "Congratulations to @AlecBaldwin an @hilariathomas on getting engaged! Love you guys.

"I'm going to be a flower girl."

Thomas was recently photographed in New York City wearing a giant diamond ring on her left hand.

During an interview on CNN earlier this year, Baldwin spoke about his joy in meeting the New York yoga teacher.

"Right before I met Hilaria, I ... lay in my bed and [said] 'this is it'.

"I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life. I'm going to die alone in this apartment, in this bed.

"I'll have my friends. I'll have Twitter. I'll have Words with Friends. I'll have my New Yorker subscription. I'll have my table at Elio's.

"You know, I'll have my quiet life. I'll have my quiet Manhattan life.

"And then right when I put it all on the shelf and it was over, and then I walked into a restaurant downtown on Gramercy Park.

"And I met this woman who is probably one of the greatest people I have ever met in my life as a person."

Baldwin was married to actress Kim Basinger from 1993 to 2002, when the pair went through a very public divorce.

Baldwin also told CNN having more children would be "heaven".

"As my friends said to me, when you have children, typically in a second marriage ... you must always remember that you make sure they attend a college where the commencement ceremonies are held in a facility with a wheelchair accessible ramp."

SANDLER'S CLEAN SWEEP

Has Adam Sandler hit rock bottom? Financially no, but creatively his movies have taken a nosedive. Sunday, the films Jack and Jill and Just Go With It were honored in the worst possible way at the 2012 Razzies.

Adam Sandler is being awarded for all the wrong reasons. Over the weekend, the actor and comedian swept every category (all 10) at the Razzies. That's not a positive feat.

Each year, the Golden Raspberry Foundation acknowledges the worst that film has to offer. Over 650 members vote on the most dishonorable screenplays, directors, couples and actors.

Adam Sandler the most decorated Razzie nominee ever >>

Thanks to the combination of Jack and Jill and Just Go With It, Sandler managed to score wins in both the worst actor and actress categories. Oscar-winner Al Pacino also felt the Razzies' wrath and earned an award for worst supporting actor. But here's the kicker, he played himself!

Movie review: Jack and Jill >>

Here's the full list of winners below:

• Worst Picture: Jack and Jill
• Worst Actor: Adam Sandler, Jack and Jill and Just Go With It
• Worst Actress: Adam Sandler, Jack and Jill
• Worst Supporting Actor: Al Pacino, Jack and Jill
• Worst Supporting Actress: David Spade, Jack and Jill
• Worst Screen Ensemble Winner: The entire cast of Jack and Jill
• Worst Director: Dennis Dugan, Jack and Jill and Just Go With It
• Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel: Jack and Jill
• Worst Screen Couple: Adam Sandler and either Katie Holmes, Al Pacino or Adam Sandler, Jack and Jill
• Worst Screenplay: Jack and Jill

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston dish

Jack and Jill debuted in theaters last November and earned $74 million domestically and $149 million worldwide. While Just Go With It fared better with $103 million domestically and $215 million worldwide.

Was Jack and Jill that bad? What did you think?

Scott Storch Sued -- He Was Too DRUGGED OUT to Produce My Album

Legendary hip hop producer Scott Storch is being sued by an aspiring singer … who claims she paid Storch a ton of money to produce her album … but he was too drugged out to get the job done.

The woman on the attack is Treena Ruberg … who claims Storch — who’s worked with superstars like Dr. Dre, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and more — agreed to produce 6 songs for Treena in exchange for $45,000 back in October 2011 … $30k of which she paid up front.

According to Treena’s lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Storch acknowledged he had a previous drug problem … but insisted he was now “cured of his past problem” and would be able to deliver the tracks by the end of November.

But Treena says Storch straight up lied … claiming he “continued to have a drug addiction and other personal problems which rendered him incapable of producing any recordings.”

Now, Treena says she wants her $30k back … plus an additional $70k for all of the out-of-pocket expenses she incurred during the process … including plane flights, studio time and having to hire another producer.

Calls to Storch’s rep have not been returned.

HIP-HOP CUM HIGHLIFE SINGER,FLAVOUR AND HIS MANY WOMEN

Sensational,hip hop cum highlife singer Chinedu Okoli popularly called Flavour is one dude who has not been romantically linked with any babe ever since he stepped into the industry,except recently when the news of the affair between him and female hip hop cum R n B singer,Tiwa Salvage spread in the industry.

Soon after that,it was reported that this light skin sexy singer has proposed to another babe,an American based singer Chioma Ukaegbu,otherwise known as Beverly Heels.

It was equally informed that Flavour and Chioma are already expecting their first child.

Outside this,people are inundating us with the story that the Oyi crooner indeed has close relationship with many women,unlike the initial general believe that he led a one girl one dude lifestyle.

Going by the information gathered from sources,Flavour has been known by his close pals as a man of many women.He was said to have arrived Lagos from Enugu in company of a babe called Nkechi,when he was about kicking-off his music career.

It was reliably informed that Flavour and Nkechi were inseparable and became live-in-lovers at Mc Loph’s apartment,during the time when he worked with Obaino Records for the production of his debut single,N’Abania ,before the sexy singer found his feet and moved on to higher levels.
Once,N’Abania became a hit single,people stopped seeing Flavour and Nkechi together.He was then alleged to have moved to Veritiles’ Studio,Yaba and got hooked with another light skin babe who hails from South South.

The relationship between Flavour and this pretty babe was said not to have gone beyond the corridors of Veritiles Studio,as Flavour dumped her and moved on with his life.

As gathered from the reliable source,he stormed a studio at Ojodu area of Lagos where he recorded another hit song entitled,Adanma with a new babe.

It was disclosed that his relationship with this Anambra State born beautiful damsel was so close that he proposed marriage to her two years back.It was equally gathered that Flavour was always singing it to the ears of his late brother,friend and mentor MC Loph that he will proceed with his own marriage arrangement immediately after MC Loph’s wedding.

All their friends had concluded that Flavour would walk down the aisle with this babe until it was rumoured that he was found proposing to another girl on February 14.

E.X.C.L.U.S.I.V.E ! PREGNANT STAR ACTRESS GENEVIEVE NNAJI IN SECRET WEDDING WITH POP STAR D’BANJ

She has been described as one of the hottest spinsters in the movie industry but yesterday Saturday,March 31st,2012 African Screen Goddess ,Genevieve Nnaji dropped that tag.

Several years of speculation about her love life which has been under scrutiny was finally laid to rest as she tied the knots with her heartthrob, Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj at a very private ceremony that held in London.

We were told they had a secret court wedding that had couple of friends and families of the newest couple in town in attendance.

This finally nailed a coffin on the rumour making the rounds then that Genevieve and D'Banj are dating.

This news is yet to be officially confirmed but our reliable source informed us that the duo are now a happy and engaged couple.

Meanwhile tongues have started to wag,that the wedding was rushed and hushed because the actress was already pregnant.

Photos from the superlative wedding coming.

Evander Holyfield visits Ogoni land, advises Nigerian youth

Former Heavy Weight boxing champion and United states Peace Ambassador, Evander Holyfield has enjoined youths in the country to embrace hard work and shun temptations to become drug addicts.

Holyfield who spoke in Port Harcourt yesterday said he would visit oil spill sites in Ogoni area of the state as part of effort to draw attention to the environmental challenges in the Niger Delta region.

The heavyweight boxer who spoke glowingly of his mother during a brief interview with our Correspondent urged youths who had veered off the path of honour to retrace their steps for a positive change.

According to him, they should not despair because all hope was not lost. He recalled that before he got to the top there were times he missed his way but because of the assurances he got from his dear mother – that he could still make amends- he did several times.

Jimitota Onoyume, Vanguard Correspondent, Rivers state and four times world boxing champion Evander Holyfield in Port Harecourt.

Holyfield who said he was happy to be a black man said Nigerian youths should strive to attain their great dreams, urging them not to quit. He said he was persistent as a boxer and this helped him to the top.

The four time world heavy weight champion in boxing would be in the country for six days.

He is to visit Calabar, hometown of late world boxing champion, Hogan Bassey, Edo state and several other places.

He is also expected to pay a courtesy visit on the governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, governor of Akwa Ibom state, Obong Obot Godswill Akpabio and the Managing Director of Shell among other things.

[VIDEO] ACE HOOD REFLECTS ON HIS DAUGHTER’S DEATH

Many emcees use personal tragedy as the basis for some of their subject matter, and Ace Hood is no exception.

In an interview with XXLMag.com, the Florida native opened up about the recent death of his infant daughter, which he raps about on the song “Hallucinations .” Ace Hood says that recording the song helped him with the grieving process.

Watch the interview and music video for Hallucinations below:

KANYE WEST SUED $500,000 FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF SAMPLE ON A MIXTAPE

Less than one month after settling a sample lawsuit with Syl Johnson, Kanye West was served with a new copyright lawsuit. According to AllHipHop.com, the producer/emcee is being sued for $500,000 by The Persuaders’ Robert “Bobby” Poindexter.

The March 27 court filing accuses West of wrongfully using the 1970s New York R&B group’s “Trying Girls Out” for his 2006 Freshman Adjustment 2 mixtape, on the cover version of “Girls, Girls, Girls.” Curiously, the same sample was previously cleared the work with permission, for the Just Blaze production of the song on Jay-Z’s 2001 album, The Blueprint – an album West also worked extensively on.

Inside the billionaire heiress word robe, TAMARA ECCLESTONE

Billionaire heiress Tamara Ecclestone has opened the doors to her massive wardrobe, revealing the swags of designer clothing inside, some items never worn.

Her collection of 17 Hermes Birkin bags worth £50,000 have their own display cabinet in the hallway of her £45 million Chelsea mansion.

The daughter of Formula 1 boss Bernie says she will never sell them as 'they're going to be my babies'.

Lucky for some! Tamara Ecclestone opened the doors of her wardrobe in her £45 million Chelsea home to reveal her designer clothes and shoes

The 27-year-old has an entire section dedicated to little black dresses, racks of Christian Louboutin heels - some still in boxes - and rails of faux fur coats.

She also owns 22 pairs of Ugg boots and tens of Juicy Couture tracksuit tops and T-shirts.

Tamara is now renovating her home, which she shares with stockbroker boyfriend Omar Khyami, and planning an even bigger wardrobe, the Daily Star Sunday reported.

It will feature shoes on conveyor racks and Hermes-leather lined drawers.

But the reality has hit back at critics that label her a spoilt brat.

Can you fit anything else in there? The 27-year-old in one of her many bandage dresses from her collection

She is auctioning off some of her prized possessions for charity, with the Great Ormond Street Hospital benefiting.

Tamara admitted she finds it hard to let go of her prized possessions.

'I’m a bit of a hoarder. I do feel emotional to let go of stuff but then I see the bids going up and think: "That’s more money for charity".

'I chose a children’s charity because me and my sister had such an amazing childhood. And I think it’s so sad that not everyone gets that. I think we’re all guilty of taking things for granted.

'I used to get pissed off and angry. I’d get a spot and freak out. But life’s too short.'

Kind-hearted: The brunette is auctioning some of her prized possessions off for charity

She said she gets frustrated when people criticise her lifestyle and spoke about Australian minister Kelvin Thomson calling her 'stupid and pointless'.

'I was surprised he has time to comment on me. He’s supposed to be running a country.

'Dad was just disgusted that a grown man would speak about a woman like that.

'When I was younger I was much more sensitive and I’d read all the nasty comments. But I’m getting a thicker skin.

'If I love someone I’ll do anything for them. I’d probably give them a handbag if they asked for it. But if you screw me, that’s it. You’re out of my life.'

Drake admits to using drugs

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In a recent interview with The Guardian, Drizzy explicitly admitted to using drugs to handle fame.

“Have I sipped codeine before?” asked the Toronto native rhetorically. “Yeah, of course. Have I smoked weed? Yes. Do I drink wine? Yes.”

Drake quickly added a caveat, lest he portray himself to be an avid drug user. “But do I do it excessively? No. I’m not a reckless guy. I do it all within moderation.”

“I’m not into drugs,” he said, before laughing and adding, “I mean any outside the ones I just mentioned.”

“Nah, that’s not me,” he added after composing himself. “I care too much about what I have. I’m not going to throw it away for that.”

True Blood Teaser: Five Things to Look Forward to This Season

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Today was a good day for True Blood fans!

Along with the season-two premiere of Game of Thrones, HBO gifted viewers with a tasty treat before the episode began: a new promo for True Blood's fifth season! Huzzah!

So what can fangbangers look forward to this season? Here are five goodies we learned from the promo

Death! Sex! Violence! Fangs! Shirtlessness!

Yes, those five things are heavily featured in the brand spankin' new promo! But the one scene that especially piqued our interest and had us pausing the teaser several times? Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) smooching…we're not sure who, but it looked hot! Bonus: we got to see Eric and Sam (Sam Trammell) shirtless. It's going to be a good season, y'all!

Noticeably missing? Tara (Rutina Wesley), who was shot in the season-four finale, so the opening scene with Sookie (Anna Paquin) burying a body is making us nervous. Here's hoping it's Debbie (Brit Morgan) she's burying!

Finally, this sneak peek has us extremely excited to see more of Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian), the Reverend turned vampire! A former vampire-hater who is now a fanger should make a very interesting storyline and Steve seems to be enjoying his sharp set of chompers in the new footage!

True Blood season five premieres this June on HBO.

Teen in cancer battle forced to cancel date with Taylor Swift

A New Jersey teen undergoing treatment for leukemia is unable to attend the Academy of Country Music Awards as Taylor Swift's date, the country-pop star confirmed Saturday.

"Just talked to Kevin Maguire [sic]. He's not well enough to join me at the ACMs," Swift tweeted. "Please keep him in your thoughts. I'll make it up to you, Kevin!"

Swift invited McGuire to the ceremony after his sister launched a Facebook petition in February to get her 18-year-old brother a date with the singer for his June prom at Sterling High School in Somerdale, N.J.

The 22-year-old star said she would not be able to make it to McGuire's prom but invited him to be her date at the Academy of Country Music Awards, set for Sunday night.

McGuire accepted, but he was hospitalized Friday night due to a high fever and was unable to make the trip to Las Vegas for the awards show on Saturday, the Cherry Hill Courier-Post reported.

He is battling a relapse of leukemia -- after first being diagnosed with the disease five years ago -- and recently underwent five chemotherapy sessions of five hours each, which drastically compromised his immune system and lowered his blood cell and hemoglobin counts