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Rihanna back together with Drake, spotted at his London concert

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 11:08 AM PDT

Rihanna has rejoined her rumoured new boo on tour about a week after she left to go to New York to attend to some personal business (MTO claimed Drake sent Rihanna packing). The singer landed in London yesterday morning and turned up at Drake's sold-out show at the 02 Arena last night...

Photos: Central Bank Lagos office on fire

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 11:37 AM PDT

The Lagos office of the Central Bank of Nigeria is currently on fire. The fire started at about 5.40pm this evening. Fire service men have arrived at the scene to put it out. More details later...

Pics: Heineken/UEFA Trophy excites Fashola, Nigerian Breweries distributors

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 10:44 AM PDT

The excitement generated by the recently concluded Heineken/UEFA champions' league trophy tour is still reverberating in football circles. When the trophy train made a well deserved stop at the Lagos State Government House Alausa, Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, showered encomiums on World's leading international premium lager beer, Heineken® for availing Nigerians the rare opportunity to feel and experience the actual Trophy live. Continue...
 

He made the commendation when ex-international football star and Coach Ruud Gullit, who is also the Heineken brand ambassador, paid the governor a courtesy visit with the League Trophy. 


"Nigerians are extremely passionate about football. The UCL is a favourite amongst a very large section of Nigerians. The trophy is coming at a time when the Champions League is at a critical stage. Heineken's gesture of giving Nigerians an opportunity to actually feel the real UCL trophy live here in Lagos Nigeria this period is indeed laudable. It is a gesture that most Nigerians, including myself would not forget in a hurry", the governor said.





While appreciating Heineken for finding Lagos worthy of being included as part of the destinations where the UCL trophy would berth, Governor Fashola also used the occasion to call on the youths across the nation to embrace sports to engage themselves meaningfully. He said "Nigeria is a country full of talents. We want our youths to challenge themselves and embrace sports, not just football but other sports as well. We want to see Nigerian sports men and women compete with the best and excel at the global stage. Sports is a viable tool for national development and those of us in government would do all we can to support sports development."

Commenting on the rationale behind bringing the UCL Trophy to Nigeria, Marketing Director Nigeria Breweries Plc, Mr. Walter Drenth, said Nigeria would always be an important part of Heineken's® activities. "It is the objective of Heineken to open the world of its consumers by ensuring they get the very best experiences from Heineken wherever they are in the world."


He pointed that The UEFA Champions League has a long and distinguished heritage and is the pinnacle of European club football. "Heineken® strives to ignite fans conversations. This year's UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour brings football fans around the world closer to the action in an unexpected and surprising way enabling them to interact with Heineken® and the tournament. As we get closer to the final, we will continue to engage with fans by offering legendary brand experiences."

It would be recalled that the trophy arrived the country with the brand ambassador Ruud Gullit on March 13, 2014 was also show case to the Nigerian Breweries Plc Management and other members of staff as well as the distinguished distributors.

The Heineken brand that bears the founder's family name - Heineken- is available in almost every country across the globe and is the world's most valuable international premium beer brand.




 
To follow Heineken on Twitter visit www.twitter.com/heineken and to become a fan on Facebook go to www.facebook.com/heineken. To view videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/heineken.

Olamide denies expecting a baby with longtime girlfriend

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 10:28 AM PDT

So I wrote a story today that Olamide is expecting a baby with his longtime girlfriend, Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. Someone in his camp put the story out because I am not the only news source to carry it, but anyway, Olamide has denied that this is true. He took to twitter about an hour ago to lash out at me. See Tweets below...

I feel like one, he's been waiting for the moment to lash out at me..lol. Which is fine. And two, I also see he's mad that I don't post his songs and videos on my blog. If I'm not posting it, it's because no one is sending to me...I'm a huge fan so.... Oh and love you too, boo! *wink*

Actress Halima Abubakar shows off diamond watch and pink weave

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 10:21 AM PDT

The actress shared the photos on her instargram page...

Update on Ibadan House of Horror: victims recount how they were kidnapped

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 09:58 AM PDT

Some victims rescued from the house of horror in the Soka area of Ibadan in Oyo, who have started gradually regaining their sanity, have recounted how they found themselves at the kidnappers den. 

Speaking with a Punch reporter, one of  the victims, Nafiu Shittu, said he was a busy selling his locally made pile medicine when he was kidnapped and brought into the forest 4 months ago.
"I am a native of Ibadan, living in the Foko area of the city. I sold pile medicine to people. I was doing the business on the day I was kidnapped about four months ago. After going round the area where I had customers, I felt tired and decided to rest in the Gate area. Suddenly, a bus stopped by my side and two men came out and forced me into the back seat of the vehicle. That was all I could remember. When I regained consciousness, I saw myself in a room in the forest, chained to a wall. I was too tired to struggle and as the days passed, I became frail because I was not given anything to eat."
Nafiu who stressed that he was not a mad man and so was not taken to the horror house for treatment, said he saw dead bodies in the place but couldn't confirm if they were killed there or not. Continue...


"There were other people, including young and adult women, who cried daily. I saw dead bodies being taken out frequently, but I don't know if they were killed. Maybe they died of hunger. People moved around the building, but I don't know if they knew we were there." Nafiu said
Another victim, Titi Dokpesi said she was in front of her house when she was grabbed by two men.
"I live at Awolowo compound in Oke Bola, Ibadan. I am not mad and I am not an old woman. Two months ago, I was in front of our house when some men grabbed me and said I was under arrest. Before I could protest, I was put in a bus and driven away. We did not go to any police station and I still don't know how we reached the forest. I had N10,000 with me, but they took it. I am 45 years. In the few months I spent there, I aged quickly for lack of care. We were fed once a week."
Meanwhile during his visit to the forest on Monday, the Oyo State Governor, Ajimola Ajimobi ordered that the C of O of the forest land be revoked and the place cleared for visibility and easy access. He expressed shock at the situation, saying this was a case of man's inhumanity to man and ordered a full scale investigation on the matter with a view of bring those involved to book.

Get 3 Shirts for the Price of 2 With Grosvenor London Anniversary

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 09:25 AM PDT

Grosvenor, the exclusive maker of fabulous luxury shirts celebrates her 2nd year anniversary in Nigeria. To mark this Landmark Occasion, Grosvenor is offering her customers the opportunity to buy three shirts for the price of two.

Gentlemen and Ladies of style and distinction, could visit any Grosvenor store in Abuja or Lagos and enjoy the on-going promo of 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' in the month of March 2014.

Our Ikeja Outlet located at 80 Trinity Mall along Obafemi Awolowo way Ikeja Lagos is now open.
 

Grosvenor Shirts- A Rich Heritage!
Abuja Store: Plot 164 Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent Wuse 2. 08096557888, 09-2918265, 09-2918734, 09-2918730

Ikoyi Store: No 63 Awolowo Road Ikoyi Lagos. 08099000028, 08063407000, 09092153952
Ikeja Store: No 80 Trinity mall Awolowo Way Ikeja Lagos 0809900028, 08063407000.
Website: www.grosvenorshirts.com
Email: grosvenornigeria@yahoo.com

Oscar nominated actor Barkhad Abdi stopped by immigration over ciminal past

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 09:24 AM PDT

Oscar nominated actor and BAFTA winner Somali-born Barkhad Abdi was stopped by immigration on returning to the US last month after he traveled to London to accept his BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his first movie role in Captain Philips.

The former limo driver was stopped by US customs officials because of his lengthy criminal record which includes drug possession, card fraud and giving police fake name. He was jailed twice for the offences back in 2012.

Star Tribune reports that Barkhad now faces a hearing with Customs and Border protection this week that carries the possibility of deportation. However, a source told the newspaper said it was unlikely that the 28 year old, who is a permanent legal resident in the U.S, would be deported since customs officials usually only do that in the most serious cases.

Pics: Nigerian youths embark on protest at Fed Min. of Interior HQ

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 08:53 AM PDT

Some Nigerian youths this afternoon marched to the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Interior in Abuja where the man in the eye of the NIS Recruitment storm, Minister Abba Moro's office is. The youths said they were there to protest the death of some of the applicants of the recently conducted NIS employment test. They demanded to see Moro but they were not allowed in. See more pics after the cut...

Boko Haram kills 5 policemen, 3 others in suicide car bomb in Borno

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 08:03 AM PDT

Members of Boko Haram today struck in a twin suicide attack around the Dalori Housing Estate in Maiduguri Borno State, killing 5 policemen, 3 civilians and wounding several others. The men were said to have rammed the Volkswagen Golf cars they came in into a police patrol van. The bomb they carried detonated, killing them, the police men, 3 people around the area and injuring several others.

Immediately after the blast, security operatives cordoned off the area to prevent further attacks.

Is Flavour officially the hottest naija artist we have at the moment?

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 07:57 AM PDT

I'm beginning to look at this guy in a different type of way. He was cute before but he's beginning to look like a hunk now. Who agrees with me? *hi5* :-)

What Happens After Training?

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 08:31 AM PDT

You'll be listed among over 1,000 lucky candidates who have already indicated interest in attending this life changer event billed only for those willing to take their destinies in their own hands, and would been trained and qualified to start your own business of the following or all, if you wish:
Recharge card printing business where you print, sell recharge cards of all networks in Nigeria and keep 100% profit

Become CBN licensed Mobile Money Agent in pursuant to its Cashless Policy, and operate your own limited bank with mandate to assist customers carry the following transactions: Continue to see it..

Funds transfers to all Nigerian banks
Issuance and funding of ATM cards
Create FREE mobile money accounts for customers
Teach customers how to withdraw money from ATM machines without ATM cards (cardless withdrawal)
Become agent to Western Union and MoneyGram and assist individuals receive money from their loved ones abroad
Assist Nigerians in payment of utility bills such as NEPA/PHCN, Insurance/Pension Scheme, etc.
Cable TV subscription such as GOTV, DSTV, HiTV, MyTV, TrendTV, StarTimes, etc.
Become Airtime (Recharge card) Selling Agent
How to get a short code like 33440 and get phone users texting you money
How to generate and sell GSM phone numbers (all LGAs and States in Nigeria) and sell to Churches, politicians and companies for bulk SMS adverts and earn millions
Mobile Airtime Top up of all GSM and CDMA networks in Nigeria
Above and more are a few of the businesses you would be trained to do and your finances would never remain the same

Plus an opportunity to qualify for any of the following instant FREE gifts:
FREE Health Insurance
Up to N20,000 Airtime
Galaxy Tab3
Samsung Galaxy Tab2 8.9
Nokia 105
GoTV Decorder + 1 month Subscription
DSTV Walka 7"
Tiger Generator (I better pass my neighbour)
LG Flat Screen LED TV
7hrs Rechargeable Standing Fan with Remote Control
Power Bank to charge your gadgets and phones on the go
Free Recharge Cards (Airtime)
Club080 T-shirts and polos

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Rapper Olamide expecting a child with long-time girlfriend

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 08:30 AM PDT

All you Naija celebrity men know you can have sex (plenty of it sef) without getting any woman pregnant, right? Olamide has reportedly joined the growing list of celebs having kids outside marriage as his long-time girlfriend, Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman, is said to be expecting a baby.

Bukunmi is the same girl he flaunts on his instagram page (though he recently deleted most of her pics from his page) and calls her the 'love of his life' and 'boo from day one'. Congrats to them.

Update: Olamide has since denied expecting a child with Aisha or any other lady...

Atiku Abubakar refutes corruption allegation at PTDF, shares story

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 07:16 AM PDT

Former VP Atiku Abubakar took to his website today to address his involvement in the alleged mismanagement of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) during his time in office as the Vice President of Nigeria.

In 2006, the former VP was indicted in a Special Forensic investigation over mismanagement and alleged diversion of funds meant for the PTDF. He said he decided to address it today after one of his followers raised the corruption allegations on twitter. Find his response below...

I was recently mentioned in a tweet by a follower, @naigerian, who was asking about alleged mismanagement of PTDF funds. For the benefit of @naigerian and other citizens of Nigeria, I will explain how the PTDF was designed to work, and what happened during my time in office. Continue...
In order to understand the issue of the PTDF, I should point out that the laws establishing PTDF was designed such that the fund itself could not be directly spent. The PTDF as a fund could only be drawn from profits accruing to that fund. I did approve the placement of $145 million dollars in commercial banks in order to accrue the required interest, which could then be used for PTDF projects. The approval of these funds followed due process.
When I was accused of PTDF mismanagement (i.e putting it in private banks to accrue interest), the funds & accrued interests were returned to CBN intact. Not a penny was lost from that money. However, a report was prepared by the EFCC, under pressure from the president, and presented to the FEC, without any response/evidence from myself or witnesses.
It is pertinent to note that this report was also put together, following my outcry over N20b requested from the PTDF by the president, which I discovered was being used to fund the third term push.
On November 28, 2008, Justice Inumidun Akande of the Lagos High Court established that the EFCC was wrong, and quashed the EFCC report, showing that I did no wrong, as accused by the EFCC, which was doing the bidding of a president who was bent on smearing my name, despite having no evidence.
The following news reports is hereby quoted:
"Nov. 28, 2006: Court Quashes EFCC Report on PTDF:  Justice Inumidun Akande, Lagos High Court declared: "… "There is no evidence before the court to establish that the applicant (former Vice President Atiku Abubakar) was allowed to call witnesses to testify on his behalf to defend the allegation… instead, the 2nd Respondent prepared a report in which he indicted the applicant and others and submitted it to the President (Obasanjo) as if he was the High Court before which the offenders will be prosecuted, establishes lack of fairness."
In her judgment, on Nov. 28, 2006, Justice Inumidun Akande of Lagos High Court nullified both the EFCC report and the Administrative Panel of Inquiry report, which indicted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar."
The Senate also disagreed with the EFCC report, on may counts. One that stuck out was that having accused me of placing funds in private banks, there was no investigation of the president's placement of funds in UBA, as well as authorisation of loans to UBA from PTDF. The president later borrowed N200m from UBA to purchase Transcorp shares, which was also a conflict of interest.
My question has always been: why would a fund that needs to accrue interest be lodged in the CBN? Government should be run like a business. PTDF funds were better kept in private banks, where they could accrue interest.
The PTDF accusation was brought against me because I spoke out against diversion of same funds for the third term agenda, and it is a shame the EFCC was used to prosecute that vendetta. I believe EFCC needs to be made truly independent – to fight corruption, without interference from the executive, or anyone.
I have since forgiven the people who accused me, including my own friends who have since come to ask for forgiveness. But things must change. We are witnesses today of a respected CBN governor being accused of corruption by government, for blowing the whistle on the theft of $20b. In 5 years, a new generation of young people will believe Mallam Sanusi was a theif, due to the sheer amount of effort by the government to sully his name.
So I must ask again: is our country ever going to prosper with these gross abuses of power by her presidents?

Photo: Justin Bieber shows off massive new tattoo

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 07:16 AM PDT

The 20 year old pop star is obviously obsessed with Tattoos. He took to his instagram page yesterday to show off the new tattoo he got, which includes a Korean mask, a boombox and fish scales, which covered his whole left arm. See another pic after the cut...

New viral video: MC Galaxy - Sekem

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:52 AM PDT

Music video by MC Galaxy performing dance to 'Sekem', a hit viral video in visual format. Enjoy...

Pres. Jonathan never confirmed withholding of $10b from Federation account - FG

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:56 AM PDT

This is a State House Press release sent by Mr Reuben Abati. Find it below.. (Jonathan pictured at Schiphol Amsterdam airport, Netherlands, on March 22 to attend the Security Summit in The Hague)
Reports in some domestic media today which quoted President Goodluck Jonathan as "confirming" in Amsterdam that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) wrongly withheld $10 Billion from the federation account  are completely false and a total distortion of the President's comments during his meeting with the Nigerian community in the Netherlands.
At no time during the well-attended reception did President Jonathan also confirm any "irregularities" in the NNPC.

Sensational reports in the media to that effect are reckless, mischievous and unprofessional misrepresentations of the President's restatement to the Nigerian community of the Federal Government's position on the allegation that $20 Billion is "missing" from the NNPC or the Federation Account, by reporters who were not at the event or even in Holland at all.

President Jonathan's verifiable words while responding to questions from members of the community on the allegation and other domestic issues were clear and unambiguous.

After asserting that allegation that various sums - $49.8 Billion, $12 Billion or $20 Billion - were missing are inconsistent and lacked credence, the President's exact words were as follows:

"As at the time, the Finance Ministry was saying they had not been able to reconcile only 10 billion dollars. There are issues in NNPC but we are on it."

President Jonathan went on to say that to reassure Nigerians of  his administration's continued commitment to openness, transparency and probity in the aftermath of the unsubstantiated allegations, the Federal Government had authorised a professional forensic audit of NNPC accounts to clear the air.

 The Presidency deplores the mischievous and unethical distortion of his comments in the media today.

Once again, we urge the media to show greater regard for truth and accuracy when reporting on the President.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

March 25, 2014

Photo: Mrs Dora Akunyili now emaciated after battling illness

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:31 AM PDT

Ex-NAFDAC DG Mrs Dora Akunyili made her first public appearance yesterday at the National Conference in Abuja after going through an undisclosed ailment that nearly claimed her life. Mrs Akunyili confirmed to reporters that she just came out of a major illness but she was well now and just needed time to put on some weight. Almost doesn't look like the same woman. God be with her!

Cossy Orjiakor cries online about her broken vibrator

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:13 AM PDT

 Seriously? Lol.

St. John’s Forum Inaugural Public Service Debate Holds Tomorrow

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 11:34 PM PDT

St. John's Forum, a group of public spirited Nigerians with deep interest in promoting the common good, good governance, national development, peace and stability, announces the inaugural edition of its Public Service Debates. 

This maiden debate will hold on March, 26th 2014 at 11.00am at Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, with the motion: "Will Nigeria be better served by a parliamentary system of government?"  Continue...
 
The debate is part of a Public Service Debate series designed to bring to the fore, critical issues that affects our society.  The Forum's aim is to promote and enhance public awareness, dialogue, and encourage participatory thought on matters of social and national importance.

The speaking panel at this maiden edition comprises some of Nigeria's noblest minds, including Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka; former External Affairs Minister, Mr Odein Ajumogobia(SAN); Senate Deputy President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu; renowned Oxford University scholar, Dr. Abdu Raufu Mustapha. The former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku will moderate the debate.

The St. John's Forum is apolitical. It is a platform committed to advancing dialogues that promote the common good in all aspects of our national life. Its activities will be of interest to all segments of the community - industry, commerce, the intelligentsia, the press, politicians, decision makers, and indeed ordinary Nigerians. The Forum believes that the coming together of such a diverse body of people with widely differing backgrounds and aspirations to debate a singular issue, must ultimately promote good.   

The debate is open to the general public, and all are welcome to engage the key speakers.
The first edition of the Public Service Debate Series will hold on Wednesday, 26th March 2014 by 11:00am at Agip Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria.

Inside shots of Kim and Kanye's Vogue cover shoot revealed

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 11:18 PM PDT

In one adorable inside shot of Kim and Kanye's Vogue cover shoot, a shirtless Kanye West is seen cradling his naked daughter, while Kim places her hand over the little girl's bum bum. Other photos aren't as adorable but still cute. Check on them after the cut...

 

What is wrong with this picture?

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 11:13 PM PDT

This is a screenshot from Nigeria's Ministry of Health website. Do you see anything odd here...?

Actress Matilda Obaseki shows off new look...

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 11:08 PM PDT

She has cut her hair and still looks great!

Lord Disick! Kourtney K's baby daddy steps out without underwear

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 10:16 PM PDT

I see you Scott Disick. I really see you! No wonder Kourtney Kardashian wants to die there..:-). The reality star left very little to the imagination wearing a crotch-hugging pajama bottoms while running errands in Calabasas on Sunday afternoon.

Y'all know I can't see something like this without zooming in. Get up close and personal after the cut *wink*...

New Video: Wande Coal - My Way

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 09:25 PM PDT

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