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Friday, September 28, 2012

Meet The World’s Poorest President

If there is any world leader who can rightfully be termed as the man of the people, it is definitely the President of Uruguay. Jose Mujica, the president of the country has earned the nickname "el presidente mas pobre" which means ‘poorest president’.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Nigeria Ranks 80th On Food Security Among 105 Countries

The Global Food Security Index, GFSI of the Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked Nigeria as the 80th among 105 countries with food affordability, availability and quality.

Why I'm Very Close To Dbanj And Not Don Jazzy...Ikechukwu

A lot has been said about top stars, Ikechukwu and Dbanj.
At some point, the news was the rapper gave Dbanj a beating which led to the breakdown of a business deal then between Ikechukwu now defunct Mo Hits which was co-owned by Dbanj.

Hyper-Realistic Tattoos That Will Blow Your Minds (PHOTOS)

 At first glance, they’re partially odd, bizarre and wholly terrifying. They are hyper-realistic tattoos created by talented tattoo artists.
Continue to see more pictures:

Shipping Tycoon To Offer $65 Million To Any Man Who Can Marry His Lesbian Daughter

Hong Kong shipping tycoon Cecil Chao with his daughter, Gigi, who has married her girlfriend in France. Same-sex marriage is not recognised in Hong Kong
A HONG Kong shipping tycoon has offered a $65 million "marriage bounty'' to any man who can win the heart of his lesbian daughter.

Bride Killed In A Ghastly Car Accident On Her Way To Her Church Wedding

Sunday Express is reporting this very tragic story of a 25-year-old  final year student of Industrial Relation at the University of Cotonou, Benin Republic.
 According to Sunday Express; the bride was involved in a ghastly motor accident shortly after she left home in a convoy of exotic cars for her church wedding somewhere in Ikeja, Lagos.

FG To Sell Power Firms To Elumelu, Otedola, Others

No fewer than $1.62 billion (about N254.39 billion) was placed on the table to enable the Bureau of Public Entreprises, BPE, conclude the long awaited privatisation of six generation companies unbundled from the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN.

SEXTAPE SCANDAL:Did Kim Kardashian Actually Disguised As Mony Monn To Cover-Up Infidelity

 Kim Kardashian and Mony Monn
In what is shaping up to be one of the biggest scandals of all time, an insider claims it was Kim Kardashian, not Mony Monn, who appears in the leaked Kanye West sextape.

Omawumi And Waje On The Cover Of Y! Magazine

The current issue of Y! has on its cover, music leading ladies On The Covand BFF, Waje and Omawumi.
Nice one.

Whitney Houston's Daughter, Bobbi Kristina Involved In Serious Car Crash

The only daughter of the late Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina has been involved in a serious car accident according to reports.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Tabloid: Angelina Jolie May Need Liver Transplant

“An exhausted Angelina Jolie is showing signs of deadly hepatitis C — and friends fear the frail beauty may require a life-saving liver transplant!” declares the National Enquirer. 
Huh?

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Covers TW Magazine

Stunning, sassy, sexy, spiritual...Omotola is all that and more. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, like international superstars Beyonce and Mariah, is known simply by her first name.
 Her nickname “Omosexy” is one that clings to her like glue and indeed an important part of her brand.

‘Ile Ijo’ Crooner May D Floats Own Record Label

After months of silence,  ‘Ile Ijo’ crooner, May D (real name – Mayokun Awodumila)  has resurfaced and has addressed the rumours of his new record label. The talented singer who was formerly signed to Square Records has decided to take a stand and start working under his own management.

ANKARA FESTIVAL Los Angeles Coming Up On Saturday September 29, 2012



WHAT: The Ankara Fest was designed to showcase upcoming and established designers in who specialize in using traditional African fabrics and prints to create contemporary clothing in a fashion show.

Which Is Your Favourite Genevieve Nnaji's Look?

Nollywood screen goddess, Genevieve Nnaji recently revealed a photo of her rocking a low-cut hair. And this is quite different for the regular Genevieve that we all know, though i'm loving her new look.
Now comparing  Genevieve's new look and very few of  her selected looks, which look is your favourite?
Let me be the first to pick,.....I pick the one with the gorgeous low-cut, now your turn...

Arrest of 400 Nigerian women in Saudi Arabia: Nigeria Appeals For Calm

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)  on Monday in Abuja promised to resolve the issue that led to the arrest of 400 Nigerian women in the holy land. 

“I Take Money From Adams Oshiomole Because He’s a Good Governor”... Eedris Abdulkareem

 Prolific Nigerian pop music artiste and ‘Nigeria Jaja-jaga’ crooner, Eedris Abdulkareem, says that he accepts money from the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, because he loves to be identified only with Governors that are popularly acknowledged to be ‘doing well’.

Dimeji Bankole’s Trial Stalled, As Judge Is Suddenly Transferred

The trial of the former Speaker of the House of Representative, Dimeji Bankole for alleged fraud was stalled on Monday following the sudden transfer of the Judge, Donatus Okorowa, who was handling the case.
Mr. Okorowa was shockingly transferred to another Federal High Court in Taraba State on Monday.

How Nigerian Fraudsters Scammed Kuwaitis Of US$1Million Using Abacha’s Name

The Kuwaitis was lured into a shady deal with fraudsters from Nigerian who used Sani Abacha as bait. 

Three Nigerians, claiming affiliation to the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, swindled US$1.375million (N204 million) out of two Kuwaiti businessmen, UK court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES have shown.

Omotola Responds To Rumour Of Her Husband's Sack

 Nollywood star actress and mother of four, Omotola Ekeinde Jalade yesterday debunked  rumours making the rounds that her husband Capt. Mathew Ekeinde was sacked from Jimoh Ibrahim's Air Nigeria, where Mathew was a pilot.

Domestic Violence: Quote Of The Day

Hadiza, who recently walked away from her torch light loving Husband and singer, Zaaki Adzay narrated a bizarre experience at the 'Peace Day' which took place on September 21 where the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, sought to create awareness about the human and emotional cost of domestic violence. In her words:

 “He slapped me on the face so (and said) ‘get up you must abort this pregnancy today. Now that I am married to you, you want to hook me with pregnancy because I am a celebrity.’ Then there was a wardrobe in our room so I put my tummy in there and then he continued beating me. He had some folic acid in his hand and said I should swallow it and abort the pregnancy. When he gave me I said he should allow me take water, thank God the door was open so I ran away.”

8-Month-Pregnant Woman Killed In Ebonyi State For Allegedly Stealing Crops In A Farm

The circumstances surrounding the death of an 8-month-old pregnant woman, Mrs. Grace Nwangwu,  who was killed in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State remains foggy.

Shocking Tale Of World's Fattest Woman Who Confessed To A Murder She Did Not Commit

A woman charged with murdering her sister’s son has told how she was freed after her defence team claimed she was too fat to have committed the crime. In a new interview with TLC's 'Half-Ton Killer?'  Mayra Rosales, 31, revealed of how in March 2008, she told police officers that she had killed her two-year-old nephew, Eliseo Jr, by accidentally rolling on top of him while babysitting.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ossai And Wife Welcome Twins



Nollywood actor Emeka Ossai and his adorable wife, Jumai have given birth to a set of twins in the United States Of America.
Sources have it that, Jumai gave birth to a girl and a boy. The mother and her babies are said to be doing well.  Congrats to them!
Emeka and Jumai posing with their lovely twins
Photo credit: Linda Ikeji

Arik Air Suspends Domestic Flights, Accusing Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah Of Corruption

Arik Air is alleging that it is suffering because the ego of the aviation minister was bruised  when it refused to accede to ‘personal interest’ requests.
Corrupt demands allegedly made by the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, led to the disruption of flights by Nigeria’s largest domestic carrier, Arik Air. Arik Air, suspended indefinitely all its domestic operations after aviation union workers from the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) disrupted its flights out of Lagos on Thursday.

Mikel Obi Shuts Twitter Account After Racist Abuse

Chelsea’s Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel was forced to close his Twitter account on Thursday after suffering a barrage of racist abuse prompted by his costly mistake against Juventus.

President Jonathan Orders CBN Governor To Suspend Introduction Of N5000 Notes

Before I start removing the cobwebs from this blog, let me apologize to you all for my long unprecedented and unavoidable absence. I'm so sorry. Its been a long while. Thanks to you all for your calls, comments and emails. No doubt we missed a lot of interesting events, but we will try and make up for all that. Thanks for your understanding.
Meanwhile President Goodluck Jonathan appears to have given in to pressure from Nigerians, as he ordered the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, on Thursday to suspend the planned introduction of N5,000 note.

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