Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog

Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog


Amazing video: 'I want to be with my mum' newborn refuses to let go

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 01:26 PM PST

Watch this and tell me if you've seen anything more adorable. A newborn baby clings to her mum's face after birth and refuses to let to go as nurses try to take her away to go tender to her. The baby actually screams when a nurse triedsto remove her...too adorable. Watch...

Nigerian government grants Islamist terror preacher visa

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 12:59 PM PST

The Federal Government granted visa to renowned extremist and Islamic terror preacher, Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, who has been banned from a number of countries because of his messages. The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro said Philips was granted visa because he 'met the requirements

The  TelegraphNG reports
Philips who lives in Qatar has been issued a Nigerian Visa to visit and preach in the Country. The cleric has already been banned from countries like Australia, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya, amongst others.
Reports had it that the cleric celebrated his Visa issuance with his followers on his facebook on Sunday morning, saying, "Al hamdu lillaah. I just got a visa for Nigeria and will be going there in a few days, in shaa allaah. So, I hope to see all my Nigerian brothers and sisters. Baarakallaahu feekum".
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Minister of Interior noted that every country has its own requirement for the grant visa and in Nigeria's situation especially against "the back drop of our security challenges, we also have our requirement for granting of visas.
"We have our own black list too of people that because of our security situation should not be allowed into country. And if this preacher that you talk about for instance did not fall within the list of people black listed for their activities that are inimical to internal security. If he is preaching and the content of what he has submitted for the granting of visa that will not undermine the security of the country, then certainly we will grant him the visa. That is the purpose we have achieved here".
He further said it was double standards, as "when the Nigerian government signed the anti-law and the west was complaining, we started that Nigeria nation is a soverign country that should be allowed to determine it's destiny and practices".

He added that Nigeria will therefore not use" the refusal of visa by Germany, UK as a basis for refusing anybody visa here.

"I can assure you that the Nigerian security personnel are equal to the task of detecting whose activities that are inimical to the situation of this country.
"Any moment that his preaching and activities are seen to be inimical to the security of this country I can assure you that we are up to the task of repatriating him as soon as possible.
"And his specific activities in this country guides the request that he has made which has also guided the action of the Nigerian immigration service in granting the visa.
"Apart from the preacher any other person that gains entry to this country whose activities undermine the integrity and security of this country will be properly treated."

Photos: Frontline lawyer Chief Bode Olanipekun's son weds

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 01:36 PM PST

Chief Bode Olanipekun (SAN) is a front line lawyer and human rights activist. His son Olabode married his sweetheart Tolulope Aduke yesterday Saturday March 1st at Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos. Congrats to them...

 

From L-R) Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State; Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta ; Fayemi Ekiti State Governor and his wife ; Former Governor of Lagos State Bola Tinubu and his wife at the wedding.

Ray J may have hit It first, but according to The Game, he also hit it!

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 12:13 PM PST

According to a report by TMZ, The Game subtly rapped about banging Kim Kardashian a while ago.
"The Game didn't outright say he boinked Kim Kardashian back in the day ... but he did rap about it on a song with Ray J called, "I Hit It First"
TMZ obtained an early demo of Ray J's infamous song ... turns out Game was originally featured on the track -- and it sounds like he's rapping about hooking up with Kim.
Game is cryptic with his XXX lyrics -- but makes reference to her store "Dash" ... and says he'll show people how to really "drive that ghost" (seemingly talking about Kim's Rolls Royce Ghost.) He also raps about getting oral sex from someone in a private jet. All signs definitely point to sex." TMZ reports
 The Game reacted to the TMZ report with the tweet below...

LIB Exclusive: Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite set to wed

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 11:39 AM PST

I know you all are thinking, is this for real? Erm, yes it is...:-). Handsome Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh is officially off the market as he is getting ready to marry his girlfriend and Tinsel/Flower Girl co-star Damilola Adegbite. Y'all knew they were dating but you didn't know they were that serious, right? They are trying to shock everyone and get married quietly but erm...I got a job to do...lol

Their wedding will take place in Lagos on April 12th. Big congrats to them. They're so hot as a couple

Injustice at the hand of the Nigerian Police - LIB reader tells his story

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 11:21 AM PST

A LIB reader says he and five of his friends were wrongfully detained by the Nigerian Police Force simply for discussing and analysing Nigeria's political situation at their neighbourhood bar. Sounds strange to me but read his story below and share your opinion in the comment section...
It was around 4pm on Friday afternoon. A group of us – six young graduates, some of whom have been unemployed for years thanks to a broken system – sat nursing our choice of beverages at our neighbourhood bar Onishaga International Hotel in Akesan, as we fervently debated our latest political quandary: the celebration of Nigeria's centenary in the face of terrorist attacks in Northern Nigeria. As was our tradition, we argued the merits and pitfalls of our Government until we reached a consensus.
On this particular afternoon, unbeknownst to us, a group of undercover policemen had infiltrated the hotel bar. They listened attentively to our heated debate, then, without warning or reason, arrested us at gunpoint. We were led, guns to our heads, our hands raised like wanted criminals, subjected to humiliation and ridicule in front of our peers into the unmarked police vehicle. We were powerless against these police officers. Our protests fell on deaf ears. We had no choice but to fall in line.
They drove us to the Igando Police Station headed by CSP Ben Osuji, where we were detained. Some of us were physically assaulted under the watch of Inspector Bola, who claimed to be an SIB (State Intelligence Bureau) with a female police officer repeatedly assaulting one of us with her shoe.

We were released eight hours later. No explanation was given for our arrest or release. We were simply free to go. But not before two of out of the six of us were informed that our houses would be searched. Of course, no evidence of whatever it was the police officers were searching for was found in our respective houses.

In a purported democracy such as Nigeria how is it that law-abiding citizens arebeing arrested for simply speaking our minds? The emotional turmoil inflicted upon us and our families as a result of this unlawful act cannot be quantified. It is an injustice of the highest order, a violation of our human right.

We demand no compensation other than a written formal apology either from the DPO or on his behalf, and an assurance that such wrongful detention of innocent citizens will not repeat itself.

Sincerely,
OlutolaBadejo, jnr; FeyisayoOgun; TaiwoAlebieoshu;OlaunlePopoola; AkinolaFawibe (Osha); Anthony Agbede.
Forwarding address: junior.badejo101@yahoo.com

Not again! Rihanna goes braless at another fashion show in Paris

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 01:38 PM PST

Rihanna attended three fashion shows at the Paris Fashion Week yesterday Saturday March 1st and for one appearance, the singer once again went topless. She wore a black and white fur stole with a sheer top and black trousers at Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show. And if you look closely, you can peep her nipples. They don't call her BadGalRiri for nothing...:-)

New Video: Sean Tizzle - Kilogbe

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 11:07 AM PST

Shot in the beautiful city of Johannesburg, directed by the amazing Sesan, here is the official video to Kilogbe, Sean Tizzle's fourth single off his #thejourney album which is to be released in April 2014.

Photos: Mikel Obi and Genevieve Nnaji co-star in new movie

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 11:29 AM PST

Remember those photos of Genevieve Nnaji and Mikel Obi in South Africa you guys saw a few weeks back and wondered what was going on? Well, the mystery has been unraveled...:-). It's for a movie. Yep, Chelsea football star, Mikel Obi has made his Nollywood debut.

Mikel was actually in SA to star in an inspirational new movie alongside superstar actress Genevieve Nnaji. The new movie is titled The Journey, sponsored by Amstel Malta. 

The Journey centres on the superstars' journey to success; how they started out, the story of their challenges and the glory of where they are now. The movie is to be premiered at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards on the 8th of March, 2014. See more photos and the trailer after the cut...




Trailer 1...
Trailer 2

Sharing centenary award with Abacha is an insult - Wole Soyinka

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 09:14 AM PST

Prof. Wole Soyinka, yesterday Saturday March 1st said he rejected the centenary award conferred on him by the Federal Government because late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, was included in the list of awardees. His statement titled 'The Canonisation of Terror,' reads in part...
"Under that ruler, torture and other forms of barbarism were enthroned as the norm of governance. Nine Nigerian citizens, including the writer and environmentalist, Ken Saro-wiwa, were hanged after a trial that was stomach-churning even by the most primitive standards of judicial trial, and in defiance of the intervention of world leadership.
"We are speaking of a man who placed this nation under siege during an unrelenting reign of terror that is barely different from the current rampage of Boko Haram. It is this very psychopath that was recently canonised by the government of Goodluck Jonathan in commemoration of one hundred years of Nigerian trauma."
"What the government of Goodluck Jonathan has done is to scoop up a century's accumulated degeneracy in one preeminent symbol, then place it on a podium for the nation to admire, emulate and even – worship.
"Such abandonment of moral rigour comes full circle sooner or later. The survivors of a plague known as Boko Haram, students in a place of enlightenment and moral instruction, are taken to a place of healing dedicated to an individual contagion – a murderer and thief of no redeeming quality known as Sani Abacha, one whose plunder is still being pursued all over the world and recovered piecemeal by international consortiums – at the behest of this same government which sees fit to place him on the nation's Roll of Honour!
"I can think of nothing more grotesque and derisive of the lifetime struggle of several on this list, and their selfless services to humanity. It all fits. In this nation of portent readers, the coincidence should not be too difficult to decipher. I reject my share of this national insult,"
Source: Punch

Photos from the Centenary Awards

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 06:33 AM PST

Former Presidents/Heads of State, business men, entertainers, sports men, and families of people who helped shape Nigeria in the last 100 years were all honoured at the Centenary Awards which held at the banquet hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday February 28th.

President Jonathan decorated seven living former Heads of State and Presidents including; Yakubu Gowon, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan and Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar.

He also honored 6 late Nigerian Heads of State post-humously. See pics from the event after the cut.



Centenary Award for Otunba Mike Adenuga.
Centenary Award for Alh. Aliko Dangote
President Jonathan honouring Gen. T. Y. Danjuma @ Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan decorating General Yakubu Gowon with Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan honouring former President Shehu Shagari with Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan honoring Gen. Muhammadu Buhari with Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan honouring General Ibrahim Babangida with Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan honouring former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan honouring General Abdusalami Abubakar with Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan & former First Lady Maryam Abacha @ Nigeria Centenary Award on Frid. Award for Gen Abacha
President Jonathan &UK High Commissioner @ Nigeria Centenary Award.Awards for the Queen, Lugard, Flora Shaw.
President Jonathan & Mrs Tola Oyediran @ Nigeria Centenary Award on Friday. Award for Chief Obafemi Awolowo
President Jonathan & Chief Emeka Anyaoku @ Nigeria Centenary Award on Friday
Centenary Award for Ms Patience Ozokwor
Centenary Award for Prof J F Ade Ajayi represented by his spouse and son
President Jonathan honouring Chief Ernest Shonekan @ Nigeria Centenary Award on Friday
President Jonathan honouring Mr Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of the Nigerian flag @ Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan honouring Prof J P Clark @ Nigeria Centenary Award
Centenary Award for Pastor Enoch Adeboye. His representative receiving award on his behalf
President Jonathan honouring Prof Umaru Shehu @ Nigeria Centenary Award
Centenary Award for late J. S. Tarka
President Jonathan honouring Late Sir Ahmadu Bello @ Nigeria Centenary Award
President Jonathan honouring Late Gen. Murtala Mohammed @ Nigeria Centenary Award. His son, Risqua
Centenary Award for Prof. Akinlawon Mabogunje
Centenary Award for Prof. Grace Alele-Williams
Centenary Award for Mariam Aloma Muhktar, CJN
President Jonathan honouring Late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua @ Nigeria Centenary Award.
President Jonathan honouring Late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe @ Nigeria Centenary Award
Centenary Award for First female pilot, Captain Chinyere Kalu
Centenary Award for Chioma Ajunwa, Olympic Gold Medallist.

Centenary Award for Prof. Kelsey Harrison, first Nigerian to obtain a doctorate in medicine
Centenary Awards for Richard Ihetu Dick Tiger, Kanu Nwankwo, Chioma Ajunwa,Monday Emoghavwe & Michael Okpala
Centenary Award for Gen. Abdullahi Mohammed, first DG, National Security Organisation

Knife-wielding terror gang attack train station in China killing 33

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 05:35 AM PST


A knife-wielding terror gang, consisting of eight men and two women, attacked people at a Chinese Railway station on Friday February 28th, killing at least 33 people and injuring 143 others, according to state TV.
The gang launched the horrific attack at Kunming railway station in Yunnan province at around 9pm local time on Friday, in what the Chinese government have described as 'an organised, premeditated, violent terrorist attack'. Four of the attackers were killed by police. 

Photos which were posted online by survivors who took photos of the carnage, showed dead bodies, pools of blood and abandoned luggage scattered across the terminal floor after the attack. 
With 33 dead, this attack is one of the deadliest in recent Chinese history. Continue to see the photos but it's very graphic. *viewer discretion advised*


Distressing: Photos circulated widely on the internet showed a line-up of bodies on the station floor surrounded by medical equipment. The majority of the photos are too graphic to publish
 Horror: Photos shared on the Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo showed bodies strewn across the floorEmergency: Medics were still treating people in the station hours after the attack, said a Chinese news agencyVictims: A communist party official visits some of the victims of the horrific attackBrutal: State TV in China today reported that two of the attackers were women

Emergency: Authorities branded the incident a 'violent terrorist attack'
Chaos: Authorities swoop in after the mass stabbing yesterday


Guarded: Armed police could be seen outside the station today in the wake of the attackAbandoned: Travel bags surrounded by blood lie strewn across then floor of the terminal, protected by policeCarnage: The attack was described as a 'violent terror attack' by state televisionBody: One of the reported attackers who was shot dead by police in the standoff in south west China
One of the terrorist killed by police pictured above

Torn apart: A boy with a victim of the attack in hospital. More than 100 people were injured and 28 killed
The Chinese government have blamed the attack on militants from the remote far western region of Xinjiang, which is home to tensions between the government and Muslim separatists, Xinhua News Agency reports.
'Evidence at the crime scene showed that the Kunming Railway Station terrorist attack was carried out by Xinjiang separatist forces.'

Watch Seun Kuti's very conscious music video: IMF ft. M1

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 04:42 AM PST

Is this Seun Kuti's first music video? I don't think I've seen any before now. IMF is from Seun's new album - A long way to the Beginning, featuring M1 from Dead Prez. Enjoy...

What is wrong with this pic?

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 04:42 AM PST

The car is said to be made in Nigeria. Big kudos to Innoson...but you see anything wrong with the ad campaign?

Wazobia 2014 to hold March 15th at the University of Nottingham

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 04:22 AM PST

The 3rd Edition of Wazobia, organised by The Nigerian Society, Nottingham University, will happen on the 15th of March. This will be a chance to get a feel of Nigerian culture in the form of performing arts.This year's cultural extravaganza will feature an array of artistes and performers. Continue...


The event, headlined by Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalist's CEO Dancers and DRB-LasGidi front-runner, BOJwill also feature DJ Bristar, Younikk, Camper, Deji, Tim Lyre, The Dancers of The Face of Africultural  and many more.
It promises to be, as in previous years, an exciting and enjoyable evening.


The Official after-party, GOLD Dust, will be held right after the show at ICE Nightclub, 3 Broadway, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1PR.

Date: Saturday 15th March 2014
Time: 6PM
Venue: STUDIO 7, The University of Nottingham, Kings Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2NR, UK
Ticket Prices: £10 (Standard - Members) | £12 (EARLYBIRD - Non-Members) | £15 (Standard - Non-Members) | £20 (Standard - Show + Afterparty)
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call +44 0780 185 7230 |+440758 000 6709 |+440758 441 0192 | PIN: 2ACA0218 |e-mail:nigerianstudentssociety@gmail.com | Twitter: @NS_Notts | RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/262305540602041/

Newly single Paula Patton wows in yellow, as she's said to be open to reconciliation

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 04:14 AM PST

Newly single Paula Patton looked stunning in a yellow mini dress at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards which held yesterday Saturday March 1 in Santa Monica, California. 

The actress who announced her separation from husband of 8 years singer Robin Thicke just last week Monday, is said to be unimpressed by her estranged husband's emotional performance on Thursday evening in Fairfax where he told his fans that he's trying to 'win his girl back'. Continue...



From TMZ
Sources connected with the couple tell us ... Paula is unimpressed with Robin telling both TMZ and thousands of concertgoers he's trying to win her back.
Here's the good news for Robin.  Although she TOLD him she wanted a divorce, she hasn't hired a divorce lawyer yet and she's open to reconciliation.
BUT ... before she takes him back, Robin has to prove his loyalty to her ... by his actions.  She's keeping tabs on him at his concerts, watching who he hangs with, which parties he attends -- especially the after parties -- and what photos surface.
We're told Paula knows photogs have their cameras trained on Robin, and she views the paparazzi are her private detectives. 

Robin has also been sending her flowers, which was seen being delivered to her Hollywood Hills house on Thursday, and it was clear that no expense was spared on the gesture.

They've been together for 20 years so I am definitely rooting for them.

Lupita's speech and Dencia's response make it to MediaTakeOut

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 03:53 AM PST

I have a feeling some Naija celebs will be so envious of Dencia...this publicity is not hurting her in any way. Dencia go hammer on top this cream o...lol. Check out MediaTakeOut's report below...
Lupita gave a moving speech during the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon. She spoke about how she learned to love her beautiful Blackness. It was a touching and moving speech, but in it - she managed to shade the f*ck out of another African actress, named Denicia.
You see, Denecia is selling a new "skin bleaching cream' to Black women, and Lupita mentioned it in her speech.
Well that shade was responded to - by Denecia. According to Dencia, Lupita still has color issues - and that she only dates White men.

Photos from designer Folake Coker's birthday party

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 03:27 AM PST

The CEO of Tiffany Amber was a year older recently and celebrated with family and friends on Friday February 28th. See more photos after the cut...




"I don’t believe in gender equality" - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 03:17 AM PST

When asked in a recent interview with Punch how a woman can have a successful marriage, actress Omotola said she doesn't believe in gender equality and women should understand that men are the heads of the family. Omotola has been married for 18 years so I think she qualifies to advise other women. What she said below...
I don't believe in gender equality. I do not believe that God made man and woman to be equal in any way. I believe that in every organised institution, there is always a head and an assistant. It doesn't mean that one should take the other for granted, or disrespect the other. I believe the husband is the head of the home and the wife is an assistant. My husband is a pilot, I have flown with him several times and I understood that here is a captain and a co-pilot. They are both responsible for the passengers' lives. But when there is a final decision to make, it is up to the captain to make it. He is more experienced and the one with the responsibility. But any mature captain will not ignore his co-pilot because the co-pilot is not a cabin attendant. He is there for a reason. It just depends on how you understand and play your roles. I believe women should understand this. When a woman starts a struggle for power tussle with him, it tends to cause friction in the home. The woman should give the man the respect as the head of the home and also prove herself as a worthy co-pilot. He needs to see you as a reliable co-pilot. Continue..
Sometimes, he may not be the one running the house day-to-day, you are the one to take decisions but you have to do it in such a manner that he is comfortable enough to see you as someone he can rely on. When you have a proud and egocentric husband, hand him over to God. If you feel like your life is being threatened, or that of your children, get yourself out of that situation. You owe your children that. Try separation for a while, but before that, you must have tried other things. I do not believe that people should throw in the towel in their marriage at every flimsy excuse. You must have been a diligent wife and tried prayers and intervention. If all those fail, then you can remove yourself from that situation. Also, couples should be friends and communicate. What we call love sometimes fizzles out. True love comes from friendship. When you don't feel those initial sparks, friendship is what keeps you together, until when the spark comes again.

What was the initial attraction?
Matthew: She was beautiful, fresh and untouched. I decided to start with someone who hadn't seen the world yet.
Omotola: He was good looking but basically, it was his sense of humour and sense of responsibility. He is God-fearing too and a serious-minded person.

When did you propose to her?
Matthew: We didn't court. I met her when she was 16 and   I was 26. We got married when she was 18. She clocked 36 recently. We were family friends and I met her through my elder sister. She used to come around the house and when she turned 18, I decided she was ripe. I told her I would marry her and she didn't believe. I went to tell her late mother, who said I should wait till after four years because Tola had just gained admission to the university then. I told the mother that I couldn't wait because I didn't trust the guys in the university.

How did he propose?
Omotola: That was when I turned 18. We had been friends for about two years. He was like a family friend then but I knew he had some plans. He didn't say anything serious and I was somehow underage. When I turned 18, on my birthday, he jokingly said, 'babes you don grow o.' He told me his plan.

Were you scared of getting married then?
Omotola: I wasn't. I have always been very mature for my age. But otherwise, I had already known him for so long and was very comfortable with him. I just knew that life with him would be comfortable and easy. I didn't know I would conform to a marriage setting because my mother used to tell me that I was very headstrong. I just thank God that I found someone who could understand me.
How has the journey been for 18 years?
Omotola: Nothing has changed really. It is still the same relaxed, easy-going relationship. There are times when we have misunderstandings but it is never anything serious or unbelievably scary. It has been the grace and fear of God. Everything results in what God thinks about the situations and we pray about it. Everyone is conscious of the fact that we must respect God in the relationship and then your spouse. We don't just do things. Secondly, we are very grounded and real. We try the best we can to make everything natural. We don't stress ourselves.

How did you manage the fame?
Omotola: It is just by God's grace. If a couple cooperates with God, then He gives them the grace to tolerate each other.

How do you react to alleged scandals about your wife?
Matthew: I have heard and seen a lot that were untrue about her. I trust her. I know they will always write a lot of nonsense, why should I bother myself?

How do you feel when she plays romantic roles in movies?
Matthew: They are all make-believe. They are not real and most of her movies are pecks and not kisses. I told her not to cross that boundary.

What are the secrets of your successful marriage?
Matthew: It is God's grace. We are disciplined and prayerful.
Omotola: It has to be God. There is no other strategy. One person can be perfect and the second person can be nasty. On our part, I'd say also that we don't look at the relationship as something we can walk away from. We look at it as a life commitment. When you parents upset you, you cannot divorce them. Even the bible says you will leave your father and your mother and cleave to your spouse. Luckily, he doesn't drink or smoke or abuse me. I don't have any major thing to complain about, and I hope it is the same thing for him.
Do you quarrel?

Matthew: Yes we do. A lot. She is very argumentative. She always wants to be right. You can never win an argument with her. But she is the first to apologise.
Omotola: When there is a quarrel, I usually apologise first. He doesn't say sorry. Overtime, I have come to realise that it is an ego problem. Even when he knows he is wrong, he will rather do every other thing or buy things for me than say, 'I'm sorry.' Fortunately, the 'sorrys' are not too many. He is very responsible and more hardworking than me. By God's grace, we have been able to understand our routine.

What is your advice to celebrity couples?
Matthew: Foundation really matters. Some people get into the relationship for one wrong motive or the other. Most of them live false lives. Couples that are in the same profession hardly last in a marriage. There is always competition. The best thing is to marry someone that is compatible with you.

What are the reasons for break up in celebrity marriages?
Omotola: It is really hard but you both have to feel extremely secure. You have to be extremely confident and trust each other. There are so many things to deal with, especially in this environment where some people just thrive in hurting other people. The weird part is that you cannot believe that people are capable of such wickedness. You are sane and cannot believe other people are insane. These are the things that cause break up in celebrity marriages. A lot of people are talking and saying nasty things that are not true. It is just as if there is a gang up to break you up once they know you are a celebrity or in a relationship. Most times, they are all lies! Celebrity lifestyle gossip is getting to a point where they are getting close to your kids and family. They try to put your relationship in jeopardy. Then, petty things that wouldn't cause any problems become issues. I hope there would be legislation that will protect families.

Have you ever felt threatened by her success?
Matthew: There is no reason or room for it. When I met her, she was just Omotola Jalade, and she had done just one movie. I am happy for her. When I met her, she was just getting into the movie industry. I always encourage her and hope for the best. I don't feel threatened in any way.

How do you switch from the lifestyle of a celebrity to that of a wife?
Omotola: It is easy for me. It starts with who you truly are. The real me is not very glamorous. People may not believe it. I know what people's perception can be. I am a homely person. If I had my way, I wouldn't go out. When I am at home, I am Omotola. When I am with my close friends, we don't impress each other and we try to keep it very real.
With the children, who is stricter?
Matthew: She is. We are blessed with kids that behave themselves. We do not have children that are into all sort of funny things.

How about the recent warning to bloggers about your daughter's pictures?
Matthew: I do not know why they would do that but it is just another lesson for the kids to be very careful about what they put out there. Actually, she did it with the intent of exchanging with her friends, not knowing that people will get into her private business. We have told her to take down all the pictures and leave only one.

How do you handle finance in your marriage?
Matthew: When we first started, we had one account. We had goals and things that we wanted to do. Whatever we earned had to be in one purse. Then, we sat at the end of the month and drew a budget. We did that for so many years and were successful until she started her own company and we decided she needed to have her own account. In most marriages, the man goes into the marriage with the mindset that he will be the sole provider even when the wife is working. That does not make any sense. He uses his money to pay bills while the woman will use hers to buy only make-up, clothes and shoes. If the couple is one, they should join resources together to move ahead. Money causes problems in a family when one person is being selfish. It doesn't matter who earns more or less. They should have a common goal. Save together and accomplish things together.
Omotola: When we first started, we used to have a joint account and I was in charge of the finances. But as time went on, he started expanding. He has his own businesses and I have my own too. It is very difficult keeping a joint account. One of the things that scare couples about finance is trust. Luckily for us, we do not have vices. The trust is intact and I know how he spends money. He is more organised than I am. He has his budgets and it is always open. Sometimes, he even tells his kids to go and look at his budget because he is trying to teach them how to make budgets. Pilots are every meticulous about schedules. For that reason, his life is almost boring because everything is to the letter. I am the one who never has a budget because I am a spontaneous person. But he knows I am not a trivial person. I don't just go about buying jewellery. That's why I don't have many girlfriends because I don't talk about those things girls talk about. I am like a dude. I am always checking out cars or properties. He knows the kind of things I would invest my money on.

Read the rest of the interview on Punch

Dear LIB readers: I have no love for my husband

Posted: 01 Mar 2014 10:35 PM PST

From a female LIB reader
I need advice from matured minds please.I will make the long story short..
I married at the age of 18yrs, and my husband is 19years olders than me. I already have 2 boys and 2 girls for him. We both came from a very rich family so money it not the issue here.
My problem is this, for some couple of years I found out that I have no atom of love for him. I just don't know how this happened but that's just how I feel. I am 33 yrs old now and I guess I am old enough and I have realized that I made a very big and expensive mistake in my life. 
His own problem is that his ego is as big as the mountains. Maybe young age those days made me over looked a lot of things.  Now I am older I have come to realize that we are not meant for each other at all. His choice of words are zero. He stopped me from work and said as long as he is living I will never work. I should take care of the kids. Bear in mind people he doesn't treat me badly physically. Actually he is those kind of men that tells you how every Eve out there wants to have a piece of him.. Bla bla bla!! Hope you now understand his type.
 
What do I do? I am very unhappy living with a man I don't love anymore and with 4 kids? Will I continue to live like this for the rest of my life?

People please do not advice me to kneel down and keep praying, I need a realistic advice not that I don't believe in the powers of prayers.. Most important I have no other man in my life and I am thinking about no one. Check out just 33 yrs of my life living like this till when? Somebody please help me..pleaseeeeeeeee.. I am living for my kids now, I am about dying due to stress of this issue..

Photos from Omo Ibru & Maxwell Herbert Peile traditional wedding

Posted: 01 Mar 2014 02:56 PM PST

One of the Ibru daughters Omotubie Ibru married her heartthrob Maxwell Herbert Peile today March 1st in Lagos. Several past and current state governors including former Governor of Ogun Olusegun Osoba, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state, former Governor of Lagos State Bola Tinubu, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State and several other dignitaries attended the traditional wedding which held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...


Etisalat crowns NoViolet Bulawayo winner of its Pan-African prize for Literature

Posted: 02 Mar 2014 12:35 PM PST

Etisalat Nigeria on Sunday, February 23rd at the Marquee, Federal Palace Victoria Island, crowned Zimbabwean writer, NoViolet Bulawayo, as winner of its pan African Prize for Literature, thefirst ever Prize celebrating first time writers of published fiction books. Continue...

According to the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher, the Etisalat Prize for Literature was designed to recognize and reward debut writers of fiction in Africa. "As a rite of passage, published and unpublished literary works of art have been passed down from generation to generation in Africa. Etisalat Nigeria is indeed pleased to celebrate all authors in the African literary spectrum".


Bulawayo received a £15,000 cash prize, will attend the Etisalat Fellowship at the prestigious University of East Anglia (and will be mentored by Giles Foden – Author of the "Last King of Scotland"), have book tours to three African cities; and most importantly, get the chance to start work on her second book.



The event also witnessed an exclusive performance by Senegalese music legend, Youssou N'Dour who entertained guests with a medley of his songs including "Redemption Song" and "7 seconds".  The high profile event was graced by literary buffs, celebrities, high profile guests including the Director-General, of the Nigerian Tourism Corporation; Sally Mbanefo.



Explosions rock football viewing centre in Maiduguri killing many people

Posted: 01 Mar 2014 01:16 PM PST

Twin explosions rocked a football viewing centre in Ajilari ward, Jere Council area of Maiduguri, in Borno State today March 1st killing several football fans, Vanguard reports.
The Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), said to have been planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at the viewing centre at Ajilari Railway Cross, exploded at about 6pm,  killing many fans, while several others sustained injuries.
A residents of Ajilari told a Vanguard correspondent that, "Some suspected terrorists in two Toyota Hilux Pick Up vans, pretending to be  firewood suppliers, detonated the bombs near the football viewing centre,  resulting in loss of several lives.

Wizkid celebrates his parents

Posted: 01 Mar 2014 01:16 PM PST

Wizkid shared a pic of his parents on his instagram page today and wrote that everything he is today he owes to them...

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