Hollywood Actress, Jada
Pinkett-Smith wrote recently in a Facebook post of the human body,“The human body is
beauty, art, creativity, expression, a vessel for the soul, our temple and a
magnificent machine. We gotta take care of it. Love on your body today. It’s
thee only body you got;)” (see photo below)
Saturday, 31 May 2014
Caught Illegal Immigrants Faces Squalor And Death In Libya
In an isolated Libyan compound, a black iron door creaks
open, revealing gloom and human misery. Inside are nearly 400 immigrants in
filthy conditions. There is barely room to sit, never mind sleep…BBC Reports
The men are sick; most sit passively on the floor. Some have
moved into the building's metal rafters. They come from most of the countries
in Africa; Niger, Eritrea, Gambia and Egypt to name a few.
Malik Kafasim, is
37 and from Eritrea. I ask if he has paid people-smugglers to get to Libya. He
responds:
Mystery French Euro Millions Lottery Winner Donates €50M To Charity [Report]
A winner of the Euro Millions lottery is donating most of
his €72 million (£59 million) jackpot to charity. The French man asked to
remain anonymous but newspapers have reported that he is in his 50s, unmarried
and has no children.
According to RTL,
he validated his ticket where it was bought in the Haute-Garonne region and waited
several days before coming forward to collect his winnings.
He then stunned lottery organisers by stating his intention
for €50 million - two-thirds of his fortune - to be
“Making Love Or Having sex Are They The Same Thing?” - Funmi Akingbade Pens Her Thoughts [Read]
Making love or having
sex, are they the same thing? How do I differentiate love making from just
having sex? This nature of questions comes up frequently from spouses and
proffering answers to them may sometimes get confusing.
Basically, making love is when two lovers are deeply in love
with each other and indulge in all form of passionate sex, while having sex may
just be about experiencing erotic pleasure down there. But oddly enough, both
are very necessary in any marital relationship.
“My Boyfriend Made Me Dump Prostitution For Armed Robbery” – Arrested Suspect Recounts Ordeal
Sherifat Bakare, a
24yr-old young lady one could describe at first glance as pretty. But as she
sat on the ground in front of the Special
Anti-Robbery Squad of the Ogun State
Police Command in Abeokuta, one cannot but imagine how deadly she might
have been on operations with her robbery gang.
“I was hustling before
Raji, my boyfriend, told me to join his gang,” Bakare began. But when she
was
Brandy, Karrueche Tran, Eva Marcille, Angela Simmons, Lola Monroe & More Attend All Def Digital’s Comedy Live [PHOTOS]
Brandy Norwood
looked super cute and stole the headlines in long braids and California chic
attire on Wednesday as she attended the star-studded All Def Digital Comedy Live Show in Los Angeles.
Hosted by the hilarious Tony
Rock and organized by Miss Diddy
of The Brand Group LA, All Def
Digital brought out quite a few celebs this week who were spotted getting their
laugh on as comedians like
Funmi Iyanda, Linda Ikeji, Julius Agwu, Toke Makinwa, Denrele & Others Light A Candle At Chude Jideonwo’s Book launch
Joining the #BringBackOurGirls
and movement and ensuring the conversation is not forgotten; celebrities and
dignitaries at the launch of Chude
Jideonwo’s book ‘Are We The Turning
Point Generation’ lit a candle and raised cards in solidarity with the
missing Chibok girls.
The personalities who marched out accompanied by Timi Dakolo singing ‘There’s a Cry’ were Obiageli Ezekwesili, Mo Abudu, Funmi Iyanda, Ishmael Ibrahim, Omoni Oboli, Julius Agwu,
Linda Ikeji, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor Builds N2.5Billion Private University In Warri
President of the Christian
Association of Nigeria (CAN), and founder of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has finally joined the league of wealthy
clergy with private universities.
A Reported Weekly’s check revealed that the Warri based
preacher is set to float a tertiary institution called Eagle Heights University. And about N2.5 billion has been earmarked
for the project.
Celebrity Designer, Yomi Casual Opens Up On N60Million+ Lekki Home, And Finally Finds Love
Top Nigerian fashion designer and comedian AY’s brother, Owoniyi Makun, popularly known as Yomi Casual ,has not spoken to the press
about his latest property acquisition since he moved into his multi-million
naira Lekki, Lagos home
The award-winning designer talked to Encomium Weekly recently.
Olorunyomi, as he’s fondly called, didn’t only speak on the wondrous edifice,
he also revealed what he admires about his dream woman.
Singer, Kefee Thanks Fans After Reportedly Collapsing Mid Air in Chicago
It was all over the social media yesterday that reports had
it that singer and songwriter, Kefee
collapsed mid air on a flight to Chicago. The pilot reportedly made an
emergency landing so she could receive medical care in Los Angeles.
No word on what made the “Branama” crooner collapse, but it caused major scare for fans, so she took to her
official Twitter page today to thank
everyone for their prayers…see below:Floyd Mayweather Paid Nicki Minaj $50K To Show Up At His Daughter’s Birthday Party [PHOTOS]
While tons of celebs were in Las Vegas partying it up for
Memorial Weekend, Floyd Mayweather
also threw a birthday party for his daughter, Iyanna Mayweather
When you’re the daughter of one of the richest athletes in
the world, it’s expected that your birthday bashes will be nothing short of
spectacular. Last year, Justin Bieber showed up and this year
it was Nicki Minaj.
Former Lagos State Governor, Michael Otedola Finally Laid to Rest
The funeral service for former Lagos State governor, Sir Michael Otedola was held yesterday
at the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Epe. After the service, he was laid to rest at his residence.
His family, friends, and some dignitaries including President
Jonathan and his wife Patience
Jonathan, Governor Babatunde Fashola
and his wife Bimbola; Speaker of the
Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon.
Adeyemi Ikuforiji; former President Olusegun
Obasanjo; Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Aliko
Friday, 30 May 2014
Meet The Armless Table Tennis Champion Who Proves 'Nothing Is Impossible' [PHOTOS]
Ibrahim Hamadto,
41, is armless. He lost both his upper limbs in a train accident when he was
just 10 years old. But the terrible misfortune didn't stop him from pushing
himself to follow his dreams.
"In our village,
we could only play, at that time, table tennis and soccer, that's why I played
both," Hamadto, who hails from Kafr Saad in northeastern Egypt, told CNN. "It was logic to play soccer first
due to my case; then I played table tennis as a challenge."
Incredible! Kim & Kanye’s Wedding Kiss Photo Breaks Instagram Record
The much talked about Celebrity couple made history after Kim Kardashian
posted a photo of herself kissing Kanye
West on their wedding day on Instagram,
the pic garnered more than 1.95 million views in three days, knocking previous
record holder Justin Bieber off the top spot for most Instagram likes ever!
The Canadian pop star held the previous record with 1.82
million likes for a pic of ex-girlfriend SelenaEx-Ecuador President, Jamil Mahuad Sentenced To 12 Years In Jail [Report]
A court in Ecuador has sentenced former President Jamil Mahuad in absentia to 12 years in jail for
embezzlement…BBC Reports
The ruling comes two days after Interpol issued a warrant
for his arrest. He denies any wrongdoing.
Mr Mahuad fled to the United States in 2000 after a military
coup. He was accused of ordering banks to close for several days and freezing
the accounts of ordinary citizens to protect the interests of bankers
associated with him.
Boko Haram Kidnaps Three Emirs, Kills Emir of Gwoza, While Two Others Excaped
Members of the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram, today kidnapped three
traditional rulers called Emirs in Nigeria’s volatile and violence-plagued
northeast. Two of the emirs were later escaped unhurt, but the third, Muhammadu Idrisa Timta, the Emir of Gwoza, died at the hands of the
kidnappers.
SaharaReporters reported that Boko Haram gunmen
seized the emirs as they made a trip to Gombe, the
Davido, Yemi Alade, Mr 2Kay, Chidinma & Others Nominated For NEA Awards 2014 [Full Nominees List]
The Nigeria
Entertainment Awards – NEA has
announced the nominees for the 9th edition of its award show. It was announced
today at 4 PM on air.
And topping the list are Davido and Tiwa Savage
with five nominations each in the music category. Also bagging multiple
nominations are Flavour, Don Jazzy,
Wizkid, Olamide Patoranking, Chidinma and Oritse Femi. The award would take place in New York later in the year but
for now, check to see if your favourites bagged any nomination below:
Actress Laverne Cox Becomes First Transgender Person To Cover Time Magazine, Tells Her Story [PHOTOS]
Time Magazine
unveiled its latest cover on Wednesday, featuring transgender actress, Laverne Cox. Cox, who is best known for
her role as Sophia Burset in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black, is featured under the headline 'The Transgender Tipping Point'. Cox
has received several awards for her work as the first transgender black woman
to have a leading role on a mainstream US television show.
Despite these groundbreaking achievements, Time’s annual
list of the 100 most influential people failed to include Cox when it was
unveiled in April. Before the list was announced, Cox had received considerable
“I Have Always Encouraged The Growth Of Women In Music” - Sasha P Talks Music, Fashion, Marriage & More
Anthonia Yetunde
Alabi a.k.a Sasha P, who is
regarded as first lady of rap in Nigeria, also has her hands in the fashion
industry as the CEO of Eclectic by Sasha.
The rapper, during a recent interview with Encomium Weekly, revealed why she has been off
music for a while, her clothing line and other sundry issues...see excerpts below and share your thoughts:
Ex-Oyo Governor, Rasheed Ladoja, Loses Son In Lagos Auto Crash
A former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, on Thursday lost one of his sons in an auto crash
on the Eko Bridge in Lagos. Punch reports.
The deceased, identified as Adebola Ladoja, was driving a Golf saloon car, marked, AKD 107 CJ,
and was said to be on his way to Lagos Island when a Daf truck, with number
plate, JJJ 59 XA, driven by one Justice
Oseghai, rammed into his car on the Eko Bridge.
An eyewitness said the driver of the Daf truck, who was on
top speed, lost control of his vehicle, rammed into the median of the bridge,
before he eventually crashed into the deceased’s car. He said, “It took
Remix Of Fela’s Double Wahala Changed My Life” – Oritsefemi Opens Up On Life, Career & More
The secret desire of the average Nigerian music artiste,
especially those who have been working hard these past years without achieving
anything worthwhile, is to record that one ‘lucky’ hit song that will finally
fetch him or her a much-needed breakthrough.
Strangely enough, it was not until singer, Oritse Femi recorded his
wave-making hit song, Double Wahala for
Dead Body, than members of the public began to acknowledge the fact that he
was indeed the brain behind his previous popular songs.
#BringBackOurGirls: Patience Ozokwor, Chinedu Ikedieze & Nollywood Stars Campaigns [PHOTOS]
Yesterday, May 29th, Democracy Day, some Nollywood
stars including Patience Ozokwor,
Chinedu “Aki” Ikedieze, Mercy Aigbe, Thelma O’khaz, Ejiro Okurame and Femi Ogedengbe, marched from Allen
Avenue to Alausa Secretariat soliciting for the release of the girls.
They revealed that the march was their own way of
celebrating the Democracy, because they are unhappy. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly addressed the actors.
He assured that the government is doing its best…see photos
below:Thursday, 29 May 2014
Bruce Willis's Daughter, Scout Willis Goes Topless To Protest Instagram's Nudity Policy [PHOTOS]
The 22-year-old daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis,
Scout Willis went completely topless
for a stroll in New York City on Tuesday in a bid to highlight her disagreement
with Instagram's policy against female nudity. Using hashtag #FreeTheNipple,
Scout captioned one shot: 'Legal in NYC
but not on @instagram,' while on another, she wrote 'What @instagram won't let
you see.'
Nollywood’s Charles Novia Pens His Thoughts On The Racy Tiwa Savage's Music Video
And since the release of the music video, there has been a lot of backlash, as well as huge support from close pals and even the industry. Nollywood producer/director Charles Novia is speaking out on the video. via his official Twitter page.
See the full tweets from Charles Novia below:
An Unforgettable Evening With Banky W, Omawunmi, Yaw & More For EiE Nigeria Fundraising Dinner in Lagos
Enough is Enough
Nigeria (EiE) – a coalition of individuals and youth-led organizations
committed to a culture of good governance and public accountability will hold
its first fundraising dinner in Lagos.
The objective of the dinner is to raise funds to support
programs and initiatives that build on EiE’s strong record of promoting good
governance through its core campaign – RSVP: Register| Select| Vote| Protect
Deeper Life Bible Church Pastor Sentenced To Six Years For Fraud [Report]
According to Sahara Reporters, A former Brooklyn-based civil
attorney, and Pastor of the Deeper Life
Bible Church, Ifeanyichukwu Eric
Abakporo, was yesterday, 28th May in federal court in New York
sentenced to six years in a United States prison in a case of defrauding banks,
mortgage lenders, property owners, and property buyers.
President Goodluck Jonathan’s “Democracy Day” Speech In Full [Read]
Fellow Nigerians: I
greet and felicitate with you all, today, as we mark 15 years of uninterrupted
democratic governance in our beloved country. Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and
made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the
military finally relinquished power and handed over to a democratically-elected
government, marking the true beginning of a government of the people, by the
people, for the people.”
'World's Strongest Boys' Have Incredibly Ripped Torsos Despite Being Under 10 Years Old [PHOTOS]
Romanian’s Giuliano
Stroe, 9 and his 7 year-old brother Claudiu
lift weights every day and can perform a range of strongmen challenges and
acrobatic feats
Two pint-sized muscle men have been dubbed the 'world's strongest boys' after putting
themselves through grueling training sessions to hone their unusual physiques. They
train for two hours every day and boast strength and fitness levels beyond most
adults.
23-Year Old Nigerian Sentenced To 27 Years Imprisonment In Cambodia
Precious Chineme
Nwoko 23, has been sentenced to 27 years imprisonment by a Cambodian Court for drug trafficking in
Cambodia.
Police sources say Nwoko was a ringleader in a heroin
smuggling cartel in Cambodia. He was arrested last month for handing a backpack
containing 2.2 kilos (4.8 pounds) of heroin to two women, 41year old Australian
Yoshe Ann Taylor and 19 year old
French Charlene Savarino, for onward
transportation to an unidentified man in Australia. Both women were however
caught and arrested.
Brazilian Supermodel, Gisele Bundchen Strips Naked On The Cover Of Liu magazine [PHOTOS]
Gisele Caroline
Bündchen is a Brazilian fashion model, an occasional film actress and
producer. She is also the goodwill ambassador for the United Nations
Environment Programme.
33 year-old mother of two, like Rihanna in the last edition of the magazine strips completely naked
and shows off her famous curves for the cover of Lui Magazine’s latest issue…more photos from the spread below:
MEND Commends Federal Govt For Releasing Its Former Commander & 53 Fighters [Statement]
The controversial arrest and detention, running nearly four
years, of Tamunotonye Kunais has
come to an end, says the leaders of the Movement
for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) in a public statement.
Their statement, obtained by SaharaReporters, details his
controversial arrest in December of 2010. In a rare gesture of appreciation,
MEND said the Nigerian Government acted in good faith. The statement thanked
Nigerian officials over his unconditional release.
Dr. Dre Sells Beats Electronics To Apple Inc For $3 Billion [Report]
Hip Hop legend and Rap mogul, Dr Dre and his business partner, Jimmy Iovine, have inked a $3 billion deal to sell Beats Electronics, which makes the
wildy popular Beats by Dr. Dre
headphones, to Apple Inc. Dre, 49,
and Iovine, 61, are getting $2.6 billion
in cash, $400 million in Apple stock, and big time jobs with the company.
“We’ve known these
guys forever,” said Apple honcho Tim Cook. “We’ve dated, we’ve gone steady and now we’re getting married.” Cook
called it an “incredible cultural fit.”
“These two guys have a
very rare set of skills,” he said. “It’s like finding a particular grain of
sand on the beach. It’s that rare.”
Tiwa Savage’s Hubby, Tee Billz Defends Her Racy New Video: “It’s All “Art”
The Mavin Records
first lady, Tiwa Savage‘s biggest
fan, her hubby/manager, Tee Billz is sharing his thoughts on the viral “Wanted”
music video.
After making a shout out to the video director Moe Musa on his official Twitter page,
he goes on to say “If she can’t be like
the best in the world, I wonder who they want her to be like, #Art”.Wednesday, 28 May 2014
BREAKING: Manchester United Owner, Malcolm Glazer Dies At The Age Of 85
Skysports reports that Manchester United
owner, Malcolm Glazer has died at
the age of 85.
A spokesperson for the club said: "The thoughts of everyone at United are with the family
tonight." A statement on the website of NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
which Glazer also owns, confirmed the news. It read: "We are
saddened to announce the passing of Owner/President Malcolm Glazer earlier this
morning at the age of 85.
Big Brother Africa Season 9 Is Set To Hit Your Screens Sept. 7 [Statement]
Africa’s biggest reality series, Big Brother Africa is set to hit the screen again from Sept. 7, and
fans should be ready to be dazzled for the drama, loads of laughter and tears. The
assertion is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of Showbizplusng, Azuh Amatus.
“It’s Big Brother Time and since the first season, the
reality series has attracted some funny, dramatic, weird and wonderful
characters that have kept viewers glued to the screens 24/7.
“Some housemates who
have been part of this huge show have had their talents realised. “And they
PHOTOSPEAK: Nigerian Polytechnics & Colleges Of Education Students Protest In Lagos
Nigerian Students from various polytechnics and colleges of
Educations have taken to the streets in Lagos over the lingering strike
embarked upon by Academic Unions in polytechnics that has left the tertiary
institutions closed for more than 9 months.
Bemoaning their continued stay at home due to the strike
actions, the placard carrying students demanded that the federal government
should implement the 2009 ASUP agreement and end the HND/BSC dichotomy. The protest caused traffic gridlock on the Herbert Macaulay
road in Yaba area of Lagos…see photos from the protest below:
“How I Escaped Jos Bomb Blasts” – Super Eagle’s Ogenyi Onazi Speaks Out
Super Eagles
midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi says he
feels fortunate to be alive after he narrowly avoided last week’s bombings in
the city of Jos. The blasts at a crowded bus terminal and market killed at
least 118 people. Onazi, who was born in Jos, had just left the popular Jos
Main Market last Tuesday, when the first blast rocked the area. The midfielder,
who plays for Italian Serie A side, Lazio,
said: “I am very, very lucky, just by the
grace of God.”
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