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- Dear LIB readers: How do I return my engagement ring?
- Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol IV show: Top 12 ready for musical battle
- Wizkid and manager Godwin Tom part ways
- Boko Haram strikes again, kills monarch, 19 others in fresh attacks
- Security challenges: Jonathan summons governors & members of National Security Council
- Haven Homes/Ledyvine Unveil Lekki Show Home
- Photo: Jada Pinkett-Smith posts nude pic online
- 15 out of the 103 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram men escape
- Graphic photo: Woman stabs co-tenant over bathroom key
- Spot the difference: Lady Gaga Versace ad
- Music premiere: Otiz - "Sex Machine" (Prod. by Eminik)
- Nyanya bomb blast victims face hunger in hospital - report
- Abuja bombing: Perpetrators are pigs - Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor
- Former Miss World Agbani Darego stuns in make-up free photos
- Koga Entertainment unveils yet another new signing, E2M
- Genevieve Nnaji steps out in Escada at HOAYS private screening
- Ohimai Amaize and Tessy Oliseh release pre-wedding photos
- Monalisa Chinda confirms break up, releases official statement
- Jide Adenuga launches montaudonchampsonthego.com
- Photos: Singer Kefee returns from the U.S after eight months there
- 293 missing as South Korea ferry carrying students sinks
- 19-yr-old Pakistani caught with N228m worth of heroin at MMIA
- Actress Daniella Okeke brags about her 'mean ass' :-)
- Love fashion? Win a N7500 voucher with MRP
- Helen Ukpabio could be banned from the UK over fears she is a risk to youngsters
| Dear LIB readers: How do I return my engagement ring? Posted: 16 Apr 2014 12:56 PM PDT  Just four months after I started dating this guy (we began dating in November 2013) he proposed to me on valentine's day in front of his friends and his two sisters during a mutual friend's val birthday party. I couldn't believe he proposed so fast and I honestly wasn't expecting it. But because he proposed in front of all those people including his family I couldn't say no and embarrass him so I accepted his ring. But I have no intention of marrying this man. Not only am I seeing someone else, he's just not my type but please do not ask me why I'm dating him. I have my reasons. It's been two months since we got engaged and I've been looking for ways to return the ring. How do I go about it? Please if you have no reasonable thing to say, keep your opinion to yourself. Only mature responses please |
| Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol IV show: Top 12 ready for musical battle Posted: 16 Apr 2014 10:25 AM PDT  Last week's result show of the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol season IV competition announced the successful sail-through of Beebee Bassey, Obed, and Nyro Love from the last group of 10 contestants into the top 12 stag. During the wildcard stage last weekend, the 10 evicted contestants were given the chance to perform their hearts out and get a chance to re-enter the competition. Continue...  After their performances, the effervescent Nneka Egbuna chose to save Evelle; dare-devil judge, Dare Art-Alade, gave his vote to save Antwon; and proudly Nigerian judge, Dede Mabiaku used his wildcard vote to save Eye-D. This third round of eviction now brings to a total of twelve contestants that have made it to the next round of the competition. On the outcome of the competition so far, Head, Events and Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Modupe Thani said Nigerians need to brace themselves for a season like never before.   The judges congratulated the top 12 contestants, and encouraged the contestants who didn't make it to the top 12 not to give up their dreams. With all 12 top contestants moving on to the Gala stages of the competition, the million-Naira question is who will be crowned the winner of this season's Nigerian Idol. The judges have their opinions but the Nigerian public still holds the final decision through their votes by dialing the contestants' number from an Etisalat line or sending the number via SMS to 33680. Voting opens every Sunday and closes midnight the following Wednesday. |
| Wizkid and manager Godwin Tom part ways Posted: 16 Apr 2014 12:20 PM PDT    Wizkid's twitter before with Tom's name  He changed it a few days ago to a Seun Johnson.. |
| Boko Haram strikes again, kills monarch, 19 others in fresh attacks Posted: 16 Apr 2014 09:38 AM PDT  A monarch and 19 others have been killed in 2 separate Boko Haram attacks that occurred yesterday night April 14th and in the early hours of this morning April 15th in Borno state. Reports say the sect men arrived Hawul Local Government Area at about 7.30pm yesterday evening and killed the Monarch (District head) inside his bedroom. His guard was also killed. The monarch had just returned from his evening prayers when he was followed into his bedroom and shot dead.
In a separate attack, 18 people were killed this morning in Wala village in Gwoza LGA, just about 130km away from Chibok town where 103 secondary school girls were abducted on Monday night. |
| Security challenges: Jonathan summons governors & members of National Security Council Posted: 16 Apr 2014 09:05 AM PDT  
The meeting of the National Security Council will be followed at 1300 Hours by an enlarged meeting on security developments in the country to which President Jonathan has invited State Governors. President Jonathan, members of the National Security Council and the state governors will review the security situation in the country as well as ongoing national security measures and operations with a view to determining the best way forward. President Jonathan reassures all Nigerians and persons living in the country that the Federal Government remains very mindful of its responsibility for the safety of their lives and properties in all parts of Nigeria and will continue to do everything possible to protect them from the scourge of terrorism and insecurity. The President is particularly concerned about the plight of the young Senior Secondary School girls who were reportedly abducted from their school in Borno State on Monday night and has ordered the military and national security agencies to deploy maximum efforts towards rescuing all of the girls and returning them safely to their parents. He welcomes reports that the military and security agencies have already rescued some of the girls. President Jonathan deeply regrets the pain, sorrow and anguish brought upon many Nigerian families in recent days as a consequence of recurring security challenges which the nation is contending with. The President remains convinced that with the patriotic commitment and support of all Nigerians, the country will ultimately overcome its present challenges and move forward in unity and strength. In this regard, President Jonathan will be pleased to see all politicians in the country exhibiting greater responsibility and patriotism by doing more to support his administration's sincere efforts to enhance national security rather than trying to build political capital out of the pain and misery of their compatriots. Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) April 16, 2014 |
| Haven Homes/Ledyvine Unveil Lekki Show Home Posted: 16 Apr 2014 08:56 AM PDT  Haven Homes, developer and promoter of affordable luxury living, in a unique partnership with internationally renowned Interior Architects, Ledyvine has opened another ultra modern Show Home in Lekki. It is an exquisite four-bedroom home set on three levels located in the Richmond Gate Estate in a prestige district of Ikate-Elegushi in the Lekki corridor. Continue...  The doors of new show home were thrown open to dignitaries and guests at a two- day impressive and well-attended event that ran from Saturday 29thMarch through Sunday 30th March 2014. Popular and musical artiste, 2face who had earlier bought some houses from Haven Homes, in the company of his lovely wife Annie, added glamour to the occasion. The event was also graced with the presence of the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Bosun Jeje, Timi Dakolo and several other distinguished guests. They were warmly received by a train of Haven Homes' personalities led by the managing director/ CEO, Mr Tayo Sonuga and taken on tour of the show home and the upscale estate. Asked why his company have had a trail of exquisite show homes, Tayo Sonuga responded," If you would appreciate the evolving quality of the homes we have built and what we have been able to achieve over the years, it would be easy for you to see that we are dynamic, we are always trying to improve our previous standard. Therefore the Lekki show home which is being unveiled today along with Richmond Gate depicts the benchmark of the moment which we will still make better tomorrow.'' The show home remains open from 10am to 6pm (Mon to Sat) to welcome guests who will like to join the growing list of customers living their dreams with Haven Homes or to discuss with the Interior Architects, Ledyvine for Interior Décor requirements.                         |
| Photo: Jada Pinkett-Smith posts nude pic online Posted: 16 Apr 2014 08:21 AM PDT |
| 15 out of the 103 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram men escape Posted: 16 Apr 2014 08:00 AM PDT  According to reports, 15 out of the 100+ girls kidnapped Monday night by Boko Haram men, at Girls Government School, Chibok, Borno state, have escaped. The girls were said to have made their escape when one of the lorries used in transporting them broke down along the road. The girls jumped down from the lorry and ran into the bush around them. One of the girls who fled told AFP that they escaped when the men were trying to fix the vehicle. Meanwhile reports say Military personnel are currently combing the bushes in Borno state, using the trye tracks of the vehicles used by the Boko Harm men. According to Senator Ali Ndume, the senator representing the region in the senate house, surveillance helicopters have also been employed in the search patrol team "They are now combing the forest to rescue the girls. They are being aided by surveillance helicopters" he said. |
| Graphic photo: Woman stabs co-tenant over bathroom key Posted: 16 Apr 2014 07:30 AM PDT  She was charged with a one count charge of felony stabbing occasioning grievous bodily harm. According to reports, both Raliat and Sulainmon live in a compound where the tenants share a single bathroom and toilet. Raliat had gone to Sulaimon's room to ask for the keys to the bathroom but was challenged by Sulaimon for coming to monitor his female guest. Continue...but *viewer discretion advised*  An argument ensued between the co-tenants which led to a fight and in the process, Raliat broke a bottle and stabbed Sulaimon in the face, hand and head. Raliat was reported to have fled the scene immediately she stabbed Sulaimon but was later arrested. The offense, the police prosecutor, Inspector I. Okeke said, contravened Section 243 of the Criminal Code of Lagos State, 2011. Raliat pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum. She was however taken to Kirikiri Prisons until she fulfills the bail conditions. The next hearing for the case is fixed for May 5th. |
| Spot the difference: Lady Gaga Versace ad Posted: 16 Apr 2014 07:29 AM PDT |
| Music premiere: Otiz - "Sex Machine" (Prod. by Eminik) Posted: 16 Apr 2014 06:35 AM PDT  |
| Nyanya bomb blast victims face hunger in hospital - report Posted: 16 Apr 2014 06:05 AM PDT  According to a report by Premium Times, some victims of Monday's bomb blast receiving medical attention at the Asokoro General Hospital in Abuja are currently facing hunger as no one is providing them with food. One of the survivors, Salome Jim, told Premium Times that she's only received drugs and drips from the hospital management but no one has given her anything to eat. "I have been sitting down here waiting for surgery. I am in pain, I am very hungry. No one has come here to give me food, I can neither walk nor move, the nurses and doctors are nice to me but they didn't give me food. The nurse said she will come and attend to me at 9:30 am this morning and this is 9 o' clock so I am waiting, but when I came here yesterday they took care of me, I didn't pay for anything, but they didn't give us food. I went to bed with an empty stomach, the woman inside the ward over there (she pointed) shared her food with me at midnight, as I am here my relatives don't know I am here as I couldn't find my phone." She said. Continue... Another survivor, Shuaibu Abubakar, who suffers psychological imbalance and pains in his legs said he had not eaten since Monday when he was brought to the hospital.
The Minister of Health Onyebuchi Chukwu during his visit to the Asokoro Hospital was asked by reporters why the victims had not been fed by the hospital. He denied knowledge of that and said the Hospital management would look into it
An official of the Asokoro General Hospital who spoke anonymously to Premium Times confirmed that the victims were being administered drugs on empty stomachs "Some of the victims cannot eat just yet, but some of them who can eat do not have the money to eat, the government can't only be administering drugs on empty stomachs it can lead to other serious cases. We all tried yesterday but not even a single word of commendations from the government. You people should let Nigerians know the bomb blast victims are hungry and are not fed," the official said |
| Abuja bombing: Perpetrators are pigs - Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor Posted: 16 Apr 2014 05:50 AM PDT  Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described the men who carried out the attack at Nyanya Motor Park on Monday as pigs, whose corpses should be fed to pigs when they die. "I completely condemned the bomb attack on a motor park in Nyanya. This is very inhuman, ungodly and barbaric. I don't even have the adjectives to describe what these mad people have done. As far as I am concerned, the perpetrators are not human beings and in my own opinion, when they finally die their corpses should be given to pigs because they are on the same level with pigs. How do you do this kind of thing to human beings? So definitely, they cannot be humans. It is so unfortunate. To make it worse, there are people who are sponsoring them. As the judgment of God comes upon them, the judgment will also come on those who are sponsoring them. Anybody who has given N1 to these people, whether they are local people or foreign financiers, the same judgment will come upon them and their children." They will not escape it. So those are my words." - Oritsejafor said in a statement released on Monday |
| Former Miss World Agbani Darego stuns in make-up free photos Posted: 16 Apr 2014 05:27 AM PDT   |
| Koga Entertainment unveils yet another new signing, E2M Posted: 16 Apr 2014 05:26 AM PDT  Koga Entertainment unveils yet another new signing E2M to the music scene. 22 year old Edo born vocalist, whose real names are Osesa Emmanuel oluwafemi is a product of the last Koga Open House talent hunt competition. E2M makes his debut with two new singles titled Pami bi oti and Shekere |
| Genevieve Nnaji steps out in Escada at HOAYS private screening Posted: 16 Apr 2014 05:07 AM PDT   |
| Ohimai Amaize and Tessy Oliseh release pre-wedding photos Posted: 16 Apr 2014 04:54 AM PDT |
| Monalisa Chinda confirms break up, releases official statement Posted: 16 Apr 2014 04:17 AM PDT   We regret to officially announce the resignation of Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda from Monalisa Magazine, which also marks the end of her partnership with Mr. Lanre Nzeribe, due to irreconcilable professional differences. Over the past few months, both parties have made concerted efforts to retain their partnership, to no avail, which led to their mutual agreement that a separation would be the best course of action. Though she has, so far, committed so much time, energy and resources into the project, it is high time she moved on as she pursues renewed ethos to raise her standards of professionalism and focus on projects closer to her heart.Monalisa Chinda extends her sincere appreciation to the entire staff of the company for the great working experience during the time being. She wishes Mr. Nzeribe and the staff all the best in their future endeavours. She also wishes to express her profound gratitude to her wonderful fans for their unreserved support through the years. Thank you for your continued support as the Monalisa brand promises greater things to come. Signed, Management, Mediawise Networks |
| Jide Adenuga launches montaudonchampsonthego.com Posted: 16 Apr 2014 04:19 AM PDT  In a statement released during a business lunch with a select-group of the press to mark his 32nd birthday; Mr. Jide Adenuga, the hardworking and ever-enterprising Managing Director of 3 Inclusive Ltd., the exclusive importers of the Montaudon Champagne last week said;
 Paramount on our list is round-the-clock availability and affordability of high quality champagnes. We are glad to present to you montaudonchampsonthego.com; an onlinetrailblazing exclusive premier door-to-door delivery service for all our five cuvees of Champagne Montaudon. It simply means lovers of Montaudon Champagne nationwide areonly a click or call away from the great M in Champagne to be delivered to their doorsteps either for private parties or large-scale events like weddings etc". The statement duly signed by Adenuga also said; "www.montaudonchampsonthego.com/ will also be complemented by Montaudon Early Birdswhich will target the high-brow nightclubs in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt for a start.This would give early birds a rare privilege and opportunity to taste and sample free flutes of Montaudon Champagne and our other boutique wines from the Solms Delta and Cape Hutton wineries of South Africa." The statement also revealed plans to get Montaudon Champagne to every nook and cranny of Nigeria before the middle of the year; "Through the acceptance of time and well-tested distributors who are rated as Mega and Major Dealers who willhandle container-loads and truck-loads respectively of our champagnes and our South African wines. Interested distributors are free to contact us accordingly". The release concluded with the heart-felt appreciation of the management; "We cannot but thank all champagne lovers for the wonderful warm reception you have accorded 3 Inclusive Ltd and Montaudon Champagne, and that your labour of love will be rewarded in due course with our traditional bullish tenacity. We stand by the maxim to give you the best because you deserve the best. Thank you". |
| Photos: Singer Kefee returns from the U.S after eight months there Posted: 16 Apr 2014 03:37 AM PDT   They are collaborating with their different outfits—Kefee's Branama Afrique and Teddy's Four Eleven Concepts to help out upcoming artists in developing their careers. Speaking in Lagos, Kefee said that video production was a passion she always had and that it won't take her away from the entertainment field. She said she wanted to use it to encourage other artists in the music industry. 
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| 293 missing as South Korea ferry carrying students sinks Posted: 16 Apr 2014 03:31 AM PDT  A South Korean government spokesman told reporters this morning that there had been 459 people on board the ferry, including 325 students, 15 teachers, 89 other passengers and a crew of 30. So far 164 people have been rescued, three confirmed dead, while hundreds are still unaccounted for. One rescued passenger told The Associated Press he believed that many people had been trapped inside the ship when it sank. The ferry had been traveling to the southern tourist island of Jeju when it sank just three hours from it's destination. The distress call was made around 8p.m last night, 11 hours into the trip. Continue...   Dozens of boats, helicopters, 30 navy and coast guard vessels and divers are around the area trying to find survivors. The ferry has a capacity of about 900 people and was built in Japan in 1994. |
| 19-yr-old Pakistani caught with N228m worth of heroin at MMIA Posted: 16 Apr 2014 02:45 AM PDT  Arslan was apprehended at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport during inward screening on passengers on board a Qatar Airways flight. 25 parcels containing the hard drugs were discovered in his luggage. The suspect believed to be in a drug cartel through his passport showed that he left Lahore, Pakistan with the drugs to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, then Doha, in Qatar, from where he connected to Lagos. Continue... In his confessional statement, Arslan denied knowledge of the drugs in his bag, saying he was here in Nigeria to experience the beauty of Victoria Island and Ikoyi
Confirming the incident, the Chairman of NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade said that this was the highest drug arrest they have made since this year and it goes to show that NDLEA is winning the fight against drug trafficking
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| Actress Daniella Okeke brags about her 'mean ass' :-) Posted: 16 Apr 2014 02:46 AM PDT    It is 'mean', right guys?...:-) |
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| Helen Ukpabio could be banned from the UK over fears she is a risk to youngsters Posted: 15 Apr 2014 03:15 PM PDT  From UK Daily Mail A Nigerian 'witch-hunter' who claims any child who cries is a 'servant of Satan' could be banned from the UK following calls to Home Secretary Theresa May that she is a risk to youngsters. Campaigners are urging for Helen Ukpabio, known as 'Lady Apostle', to be deported and banned from returning to the UK on the grounds her preaches are harmful to the public.The born-again Christian Pentecostal preacher, who founded the controversial African Evangelical franchise Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries in Nigeria, is thought to currently be in the UK. It understood she flew into London where she has been holding a number of church services to promote her belief in witchcraft and offer help to those 'under threat' from the wizardry. A poster advertising one of Ms Ukpabio's most recent talks – which was cancelled after the venue was leaked online – claims to offer help to people who are under 'witchcraft attack, ancestral spirit attack or mermaid spirit attack' and claims to help 'disconnect' them. However, campaigners have warned her controversial views are dangerous to children – including the belief that 'if a child under the age of two screams in the night, cries and is always feverish with deteriorating health, he or she is a servant of Satan' The Witchcraft and Human Rights Information Network (WHRIN), the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) have now written to the Home Secretary in an attempt to get Ms Ukpabio deported under the Immigration Act 1971 - on the grounds her presence here is not conducive to the public good. In a letter to Ms May, the campaigners warn: 'Whilst the Government has moved swiftly to block entry to the UK for Islamic preachers whose presence is considered as harmful to the public good, there have been no cases of Christian pastors facing such measures.' The groups are hoping the pastor will be banned from returning to the UK once she has completed her final tour. Gary Foxcroft, of the WHRIN said Ms Ukpabio was one of a number of preachers who regularly travelled to the UK. He told the Independent: 'The fundamental problem is that churches need to be regulated. Anyone can set up a church tomorrow in their own garden shed with no commitment to child protection or making their accounts transparent or any theological training.' Bob Churchill, of the IHEU, also told the newspaper: 'It is important that the UK authorities send a message to the world that branding children, or anyone, as a witch is beyond the pale.' |
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