Saturday, 20 December 2014

"I prayed and wept in search of a husband’ - Newly married Ibinabo Fiberesima

In a new interview with ThisdayLive, newly married Ibinabo Fiberisima said she'd prayed and cried to find a man of her husband. The mother of three, who has never been married, also spoke about her relationship with ex, Fred Amata.
What’s the secret behind your beauty?
Wow. I know am blossoming but that is what happens when you are in love. I have found my soul mate, my friend, my brother and that’s why I am glowing.

Photo: Governor Rotimi Amaechi spotted taking a stroll with his wife

River State governor Rotimi Amaechi and his wife Dame Judith Amaechi, 44, spotted taking a stroll around government House in Port Harcourt

Designer Ralph Lauren and wife celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

The world's richest designer, Ralph Lauren, who is estimated to be worth about $7billion, is celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife today. Ralph married Anne Loew-Beer on Dec. 20th just six months after meeting her in an eye doctor's office where she was working as a receptionist. The couple have three children. Happy anniversary to them.

Photos: Ayo Fayose distributes rice, chicken, cash to Ekiti people

Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose reportedly distributed about 80,000 chickens, 100,000 bags of rice and cash gift to the people of Ekiti State between Thursday and yesterday under the stomach infrastructure progamme of his administration for the Christmas celebration. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Actress Genevieve Nnaji takes orphaned kids to the cinemas

In the spirit of Christmas, star actress Genevieve Nnaji took some orphaned kids to the cinemas today to watch Annie...

Boko Haram militants lining up elderly and shooting them in Borno State

According to a report by AP, Boko Haram members are turning their guns on elderly people, & killed about 50 of them this week in a new tactic to instill more fear in some Northern areas...
Residents from five villages say people too elderly to flee Gwoza local government area are being rounded up and taken to two schools where the militants open fire on them. The villages are about 130 kilometers (80 miles) southeast of Maiduguri, in Borno
"What they are doing now is to assemble the aged people - both men and women ... and then they just open fire on some of them," said Muhammed Gava, a spokesman for civil defense groups in the area.

Photo: Governor Fashola meets with Ambode and all APC Guber aspirants for reconciliation

Yesterday Dec. 19th, governor Raji Fashola met with Lagos APC Gubernatorial aspirant, Akinwunmi Ambode and other APC Guber aspirants who lost out in the primaries in a bid to reconcile all grieving parties.

Ibinabo Fiberesima's ex Fred Amata congratulates her on her new marriage

Actor Fred Amata and Ibinabo dated for years and have a child together. He took to his instagram page this morning to congratulate her on her marriage to Uche Egbuka which took place yesterday.

Pics: Rapper Wiz Khalifa buys himself a $2.5million Bugatti

Wiz Khalifa, who's said to be worth about $30million recently bought himself a two-tone brown Bugatti Veyron Rembrandt edition said to be worth about $2.5 million. See the photos after the cut..

I get contradictory advice on issues, says President Jonathan

President Jonathan says that for every decision he has to take as a leader, he tries to get advise from as many people as possible and sometimes, the advise he gets are contradictory. He said this while speaking at the 2014 Carol Service organized by the Aso Rock Chapel at the state house on Thursday December 18th. (Pic above L-R: President Jonathan, his children; Aruera and Abobo Jonathan, His mother Mrs Eunice Jonathan, and Most Rev. Joseph Efobi at the #Presidential Christmas #Carol)
"We pray that God should give those of us who are in charge the grace to do things with the fear of God. If we begin to do what is right in our own little way, this nation will survive. God knows why we are here. Nobody will place himself in any position without God. So, God that gives all of us the opportunity, will see us through.

Photos from Ibinabo Fiberisima's traditional wedding

Mother of three Ibinabo Fiberesima married Uche Egbuka on Thursday Dec. 18th in Port Harcourt. She just released some photos from the traditional wedding.See more photos when you continue...

Actress Daniella Okeke stuns in new photos

 She shared the pics on her instagram page. See more photos after the cut...

Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for mutiny cries out on FaceBook

Fahat Fahat is one of the 64 soldiers sentenced to death for not fighting Boko Haram. He says it's because they were not well equipped.

Read all the interesting stuff Rihanna's father revealed in new interview

Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty, 61, who has battled addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine for years, had an exclusive interview with UK Daily Mail this past Tuesday in Beverly Hills shortly before he traveled to Bardados. It was a long interview but below are a few juicy things he said; interesting
  • Rihanna put him through a $58,000 Malibu rehab program last year to save him from jail after he was arrested during a previous visit to California
  • She flies him to LA every three months for urine tests and has the mini-bar emptied before he arrives
  • He was thrown out of her charity ball this week after getting drunk
  • She has frozen out Chris Brown and ignored him at their last meeting
  • He dislikes Rihanna’s best pal and constant companion Melissa Forde
  • She is still single and unable to find a man
  • She is not pregnant. Read his quotes after the cut...

Pic: Nigerian government buys 77 T72 tanks to fight Boko Haram?

Find below...
Find attached a pic of recently acquired T72 tanks by GEJ administration to tackle BH. The soldiers moral are so high now because these T72 tanks purchased from Ukraine are Anti-IED, Anti Missile and are indestructible unless shot by another tank.
They were purchased as part of the utilization of the 1Billion dollar loan and 77 were bought and are being distributed in the trouble area. Now boko haram are fleeing and they are now setting IED's everywhere but apparently they cant destroy the Tank.

Brand New Video: Sean Tizzle - Igi Orombo ft Tiwa Savage

After successfully winning best RnB/Pop album on his birthday, pop singer Sean Tizzle decided to surprise his fans with another smashing video featuring Award winning soul singer Tiwa Savage. Shot in London and directed by Tatenda Jamera. Enjoy...

"I feel sorry for President Goodluck Jonathan" - Etcetera writes

From Mr. Etcetera...
I think I am the most criticised President in the whole world, but I want to tell this audience that before I leave, I will be the most praised President,” said President Goodluck Jonathan at the opening of the 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

Defence HQ reacts to reports of new abductions in Borno State, says search is ongoing

The Defence Headquarters has released a statement saying they are investigating reports of 185 women and children abducted by Boko Haram men in Gumsuri village in Borno state on Sunday Dec 14th. Find the statement below...
"Troops are patrolling the general area of Gumsuri in search of terrorists who were said to have attacked the community last weekend. Although it has been confirmed that some people were killed by the terrorists during the attack, efforts are ongoing to verify the reported abductions from credible sources in the community in view of claims by unidentified sources being quoted in some foreign media.

Photos: Kylie Jenner and her man, Tyga enjoy romantic dinner date

The 17 year old reality star and the 25 year old rapper were spotted leaving a restaurant in Beverly Hills after a romantic dinner on Thursday...

Lagos State to give its workers 15% bonus with December salary

Lagos State Government has decided to give its workers an end of the year gift by paying them 15% bonus with their December salary.

In a statement by the State Head of Service, Mrs Oluseyi Williams, the bonus would be paid along with the December salary any moment from now.
"Some states are owing their workers up to four months’ salary but that is not the case in Lagos. I was discussing with some HOS and they told me they are looking for money to pay their workers salaries. Our workers will receive their December salary any moment from now and I am happy to say it that it will come with 15 per cent bonus. Government appreciates your service to the state and urges you to continue to put in your best. Wherever you get your daily meal, it is good to put in your best; your reward is on earth.” (NAN)

Nicki Minaj releases more hot photos from her 2015 calendar

 Nicki Minaj's 2015 is the truth. She shared more photos on instagram. See more pics after the cut...

Jacob's Cross actor Fabian Lojede marries Uganda Radio/TV Presenter Séanice Kacungira

Nigerian actor Fabian Adeoye Lojede married top East African radio and TV presenter Séanice Kacungira on December 12th in Uganda after dating for four years.

Seanice is said to be the founder of one of Africa’s most successful digital advertising companies Blu flamingo, while Fabian is a successful actor, producer, writer and voice over artist who owns a top production company in South Africa – 1 Take Media. More photos from their wedding after the cut...

Kim and Khloe Kardashian put their big butt on display in tight outfits

The Kardashian sisters showed off their hourglass figure in tight, sexy outfits as filmed their reality show in LA yesterday. See more photos when you continue...

Pics: Fire guts Yabatech school of Liberal Studies

There was a fire incident at Yabatech School of Liberal Studies this evening. It started from one of the offices on the top floor and spread to other places. The cause of the fire is so far unknown but thankfully the Fire Service are already there trying to put it out...

Board of Mainstreet Bank has been dissolved

Skye Bank recently acquired Mainstreet Bank (read here). Mainstreet board was dissolved yesterday.

14 year old boy executed in South Carolina in 1944 finally exonerated

70 years after 14 year old George Stinney Jnr. was executed for allegedly beating two young white girls to death in Alcolu, South Carolina, a judge yesterday Wednesday Dec 17th threw out his murder conviction.

When George was executed in 1944, he was so small he had to seat on a phone book in the electric chair. He's officially the youngest person to be executed in the U.S. in the 20th century.

George was found guilty of beating the girls, 11 and 8 years old with a railroad spike. His trial lasted only three hours and it took the a jury of all white people just 10 minutes to find him guilty - this was just 3 months after the girls were found murdered. This was back when there was a lot of segregation in America.

First photo of Ibinabo Fiberesima at her traditional wedding yesterday

Her traditional wedding held yesterday evening in Port Harcourt. Her white wedding will hold today.

Governor Rotimi Amaechi announced as APC's Presidential campaign coordinator

Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi has been announced as the Director General of APC's Presidential campaign. His appointment is contained in a statement released by the National Secretary of the party yesterday December 18th. See the full text of the appointment letter below..
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has named Gov. Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State as the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, which will drive the party’s efforts to win the 2015 presidential election.

Thursday, 18 December 2014

185 women and children reportedly abducted in Borno

According to a CNN breaking news, 185 women and children were kidnapped by Boko Haram men during a raid on Gumsuri village 20km from Chibok in Borno state on Sunday December 14th. Men were shot, homes were burnt and women taken away. This is the largest rounding up of women and children since the abduction of Chibok girls in April 2014.

32 people including the Chief Imam of the village were killed. Leaders of the opposition vigilante were also killed. Word of the attack was slow to emerge due to the destruction of telecoms towers in the community. Nigerian military are yet to react to this latest attack.

Jennifer Lopez, Kate Middleton, Beyonce top list of 2014’s hottest fashion trendsetters

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and singer Beyonce have been voted the top fashion trendsetters of 2014. Kim Kardashian was featured last on the top 10 list.

The survey to find the trendsetters was conducted on 1,000 American women by online clothing subscription service LeTote.com. See the top 10 after the cut...

Actor Richard Mofe Damijo planning to return fully to acting in 2015

In a recent interview, iconic actor Richard Mofe Damijo, who has worked as Commissioner in the Delta State government for several years, revealed that he's very excited about 2015 because he's going back to his first love: acting. He said his new movie is coming out very soon and he's excited because he has finally heard pleas from his fans to get back into acting.

He also said that his AMVCA nomination means that he is still recognized first and foremost as an actor and he can't wait to showcase his various projects in 2015

Actress Jennifer Lawrence's gorgeous bodyguard sends twitter into frenzy

Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has a new bodyguard - a black man and he's hot! The actress arrived LA international airport this past Monday with the man by her side shielding her from paparazzi...and all of a sudden, the attention switched from Jennifer to the hot man by her side. At first, people thought he was her new man but nope, gorgeous Justin Riblet is Jennifer's new bodyguard and American girls want a piece of him. Twitter users have been talking about Justin ever since his pics hit the net, with many asking for how they can meet him.
"He looks like a freaking model" One person wrote. "If I were Jennifer, that would be my next boyfriend" another wrote. "I want to be Jennifer for one day with JR by my side"
According to his online profile, Justin is a graduate of Rutgers University, Camden, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He graduated in 2007 and spent five years with the U.S. Army, serving as a special forces weapons sergeant.

Pastor Adeboye disowns twitter handle endorsing Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Pastor Adeboye through his verified Facebook page has disowned the Twitter handle, @RCCGWorldwide which tweeted endorsing Prof. (Pastor) Yemi Osinbajo, a RCCG pastor, who emerged Mohammadu Buhari’s running mate yesterday. In the Facebook post, Pastor Adeboye said,
“On behalf of The Governing Council of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, we would like to inform the public that RCCG is not affiliated nor represented by @rccgworldwide. The church’s official twitter page is @rccghq. The church cherishes the right of all citizens to participate in the democratic process to vote.”