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Triple T releases new promo pics and brand new video for Langbasa

Posted: 16 May 2014 01:28 PM PDT

The blazing duo of Miko and YDee popularly known as Triple T have released new promo photos and brand new video to yet another street banger, Langbasa, a song produced by A1. Triple T is signed to Gold Heart Production and currently working on their first album. Continue to see more photos and the new video after the cut...




Kindly Follow on twitter @thetriplet@t_ydee0231
 
The video below

Kim & Kanye to wed in Italy, Jay Z & Beyonce have agreed to attend

Posted: 16 May 2014 01:10 PM PDT

A spokeswoman at Florence's mayor's office has confirmed that Kim & Kanye West will get married at Belvedere Fort in Florence, Italy on May 24th. You will find pictures from the Belvedere Fort in Florence where they will officially tie the knot after the cut. Meanwhile Radar Online is reporting that not only have Jay Z & Beyonce agreed to attend but Jay has also agreed to be Kanye's best man
 RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that not only are Beyonce and Jay Z attending - but the "Empire State of Mind" rapper will be standing up as West's best man.
After receiving the official RSVP from Beyonce and Jay, West was shocked to receive a surprise gift. Continue...
"The best news came when Jay sent a gift to Kanye with an inscription referring to Jay Z as the rapper's 'Best Man.' The gift was a gold-plated, diamond-encrusted flask, delivered with a $10,000 bottle of scotch, for Kanye to have for his wedding day," an insider told Radar.
"Kanye was almost jumping up and down, he was so excited. He was running around Kris' house to find Kim saying, 'Baby, look! Look! Jay and B are coming!' Kanye has been begging Jay to reconsider his decision not to come to the wedding, an even more devastating decision that left Kanye groomsman-less when he declined being his best man during the televised nuptials."
"Both Jay and Beyonce are refusing to participate in any filming, so E! will get to air some wedding photos, but none with them in it," the insider told Radar.


Adamawa villagers today killed 70 Boko Haram men searching for food

Posted: 16 May 2014 09:55 AM PDT

According to a report by Sahara Reporters, no fewer than 70 members of Boko Haram were killed today May 16th by members of a vigilante group in the Madagali town of Adamawa state and captured seven alive who they handed over to the police. 
 
The vigilantes reportedly acted after they were tipped off by a local food vendor that the militants were coming to get food before heading out for a major operation to raid villages in the area, usually carried out at night.
 
With this information, the vigilantes mobilized, laid ambush and patiently waited for the men of the sect. The men, numbering about 100, showed up later at night to pick up their meal and that was when the vigilantes attacked them, killing most and arresting the ones that survived the assault. Continue...

Today's attack is reportedly the second time this week that local vigilantes have defeated Boko Haram men. A security source told SaharaReporters that resident in many remote areas in the North seem to have decided that the best way to repel incessant attacks by Boko Haram insurgents was to take matters into their own hands.

A vigilante member involved in today's ambush told a Sahara Reporters correspondent that Nigerian soldiers appear unable or unwilling to wage an effective war against the insurgents.
"They (soldiers) seem to be helpless and to fear the Boko Haram warriors who terrorize us here. But we are not afraid. They are men like us. And we are tired of folding up our hands and allowing them to kill us, to kill our wives and to kill our children."
Source: Sahara Reporters

"Jose Mourinho is a fool for questioning my age' - Samuel Eto'o

Posted: 16 May 2014 09:55 AM PDT

Well, Sameul Eto'o can talk now because his contract with Chelsea is finished. He's finally responded to his former coach Jose Mourinho's comments about him being older than 33. Speaking with reporters in Abidjan yesterday, the 3-time African footballer of the year called Mourinho a fool for questioning his age
"I am 33 years old. And it is not because a fool called me an old man that you must believe it. And you may have noticed that the old man was better than the youngsters.'
Eto'o also hinted that he will play for a European club next season rather than sign a lucrative deal in the Middle East. "Some believe I am going to retire in the US or the Middle East, but I have regained the joy of the Champions League and I am going to carry on playing in the Champions League."

British Council partners with Virgin Atlantic to promote young budding Nigerian entrepreneurs

Posted: 16 May 2014 01:11 PM PDT

The British Council, in partnership with Virgin Atlantic Airways, have announced a competition called 'Enterprise Challenge' in a bid to promote the development of entrepreneurial skills in Nigerian youth.   



"Enterprise Challenge" is an online competition which seeks to give young, brilliant entrepreneurial minds the opportunity to further develop their skills in this area and bring their innovative ideas to the fore for possible future development. It will be a battle of the best minds.





The competition is designed to test a range of consumerist skills and will take place in three task cycles over a 5 week period. Participants will compete for the opportunity to win flight tickets to the UK on Virgin Atlantic Airways and an opportunity to meet and be mentored by one the UK's foremost entrepreneurs and Chairman of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson.



The competition is open to Nigerians currently domiciled in Nigeria and those studying in the UK who fall within the 18 to 35 year age bracket.

  

Further information about the competition rules and regulations and criteria for qualification will be available on the British Council, Nigeria's corporate website from the 12th of May 2014; direct enquiries can be sent to eduk.enquiries@ng.britishcouncil.org. Interested persons should download application forms from: http://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/enterprise-challenge.

'Many Nigerian artistes lead fake lives' – Duncan Mighty

Posted: 16 May 2014 09:22 AM PDT

In an interview with Punch published today, Port Harcourt first son, Duncan Mighty, called some of his colleagues out, saying a lot of them lead fake lives and lie about their acquisition...
"A lot of Nigerian artistes' lead fake lives. They claim to be what they are not, just because they want to meet up their peers and fellow artistes. I live in my own house (it has a swimming pool, lounge and studio) and I make bold to say I didn't buy it. I built it from the scratch. But a lot of these artistes will claim they bought a house for N300m or N400m. But I didn't spend up to that amount to build my house. If you have that amount, say N500m, you don't go and buy one property. There are many things to do with money. They claim they have state-of-the-art cars, but that is not my priority. I have choice cars, but it takes a lot of money to maintain such cars."

Another version of why Solange attacked Jay Z emerges

Posted: 16 May 2014 07:54 AM PDT

Jay Z and Beyonce released a statement about the fight yesterday but didn't hint at what led to the brutal assault. Now, another version of why Solange was so angry that night and why Beyonce didn't get involved in the fight has emerged. Sources claim it has to with Rachel Roy, the ex-wife of Jay Z's former bff and business partner, Damon Dash. This version claims Beyonce confronted the designer at the Met Gala for blatantly flirting with her husband Jay Z…

From E Online
"At the gala, Rachel was being flirtatious with Jay," a source exclusively tells E! News. "Once everyone was at the Boom Boom Room for the after-party, her flirtations were elevated."
"Beyoncé approached Rachel to let her know the behavior was disrespectful and she wanted her out of their lives for good," the source goes on. "Solange came over to have her sister's back, and things got heated with her and Rachel. Jay said some disrespectful things to Beyoncé and Solange as the confrontation was going down. That's why all hell broke loose in the elevator and why Beyoncé just stood back and let Solange hit Jay."
This version sounds more plausible. Continue...



Interestingly enough the day after the fight, Beyonce posted a pic of herself on Instagram wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the face of the late singer Aaliyah. The significance? Damon Dash left Rachel Roy for Aaliyah, whom he still calls the love of his life, and reportedly only went back to Rachel and married her after Aaliyah's death in 2001.

Check out Genevieve Nnaji's Mercedes Benz G Wagon (G 63) AMG

Posted: 16 May 2014 07:34 AM PDT

The car is said to be worth over N25m. She's had it for a while though. (Pic source - Maestromedia)

Doyin Okupe calls out Oby Ezekwesili, says she's trying to profit from a national calamity

Posted: 16 May 2014 07:11 AM PDT

Senior Special Assistant to the president on Public Affairs, Mr. Doyin Okupe, fired shots at former minister and a frontliner in the #Bringbackourgirls campaign, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, in a series of tweets this afternoon. According to him, her efforts with the campaign is just her trying to profit from a national calamity. See more tweets after the cut...


Grosvenor Shirts- A Rich Heritage!

Posted: 16 May 2014 07:31 AM PDT

Grosvenor, the exclusive maker of fabulous luxury shirts introduces our dress the professional product developed to serve the clothing needs of employees within the professional cadres of the Nigerian Banking, telecoms, oil and gas, financial services etc Industry with the convenience of a flexible payment plan for prospective customers. Continue...

We are proud to introduce our new range of Chinos trousers available at all our outlets.
For more details visit any of our stores in Abuja and Lagos or call our Customer care lines 
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.

Reuben Abati says the president never planned to visit Chibok today

Posted: 16 May 2014 06:08 AM PDT

CNN, Reuters and many news agencies yesterday reported that GEJ would be visiting Chibok today...but now his media spokesperson Reuben Abati says he never made such plans. The president is being criticized for choosing to go to Paris today for a security summit instead of visiting Chibok.

Khloe Kardashian puts her camel toe on display once again

Posted: 16 May 2014 06:20 AM PDT

The reality star has had a battle with the below-the-belt bulge for some time and recently embraced it. In March, while talking about her do's and don'ts of fashion, Khloe said she's accepted it for what it was, saying;
"My camel toe is not a fashion mistake anymore. I have a big p**sy. I can't control it. I have to go back to the mindset that if you see it, that's my gift from me to you. And it's a beautiful gift. That is just what God gave me."

Uche Jumbo and husband celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary

Posted: 16 May 2014 05:40 AM PDT

The couple, who are expecting their first child together, got married exactly two years ago today May 16th. Happy wedding anniversary to them.

The CloseUp Naija Herbal Gel Launch Event

Posted: 16 May 2014 05:25 AM PDT

Closeup, the No. 1 toothpaste brand that really loves "Naija", has announced the launch of a new herbal variant known as the 'Close up Naija Herbal Gel'. It has a revolutionary blend of Aloe Vera, which serves as an anti-bacterial agent, Mint leaf extract which gives fresh breath and Lemon extract for white teeth.  The new Closeup Naija Herbal gel toothpaste was developed to celebrate the 'Naija' spirit. Continue...




The launch event was a Saturday to remember, a night of fun with lots of music, comedy, gifts won and all round naija entertainment!! The event was hosted by the rib cracking Bovi, who made everyone have a great time at the event. There were also comedy performances by Odogwu, Dr Bariyu, the Ventriloquist and even some guests present at the event. 


Musical performances at the event included Ile Ijo crooner, May D, the Onileagbon Dance Troupe and the Limpopo King, Kcee.  Guests also won Ipads and other fabulous gifts from the activities at the launch.

Speaking at the launch; Brand Building Director, Unilever Nig. Plc, Mr David Okeme, stated that the essence of the Naija Herbal gel toothpaste is to encourage young Nigerians get close naturally, the Naija way. He stated that Nigerians are known as being energetic, resilient, creative, and differentiated in their style. So Closeup created a mix that is not only unique to Nigeria but is an embodiment of the Nigerian spirit. 

Also speaking at the launch, the Category Manager, Oral Care, Unilever Nig Plc Oiza Gyang, clearly stated that the new variant will meet the needs of young Nigerians, who want to exhibit their uniqueness as Nigerians and create more opportunities for the youths to get closer and express themselves more confidently.




The Launch of the herbal Gel was tagged 'Natural Naija', as it provided a platform where Nigerians can clearly state what makes them a Nigerian.  
Also speaking at the event, Tolu Dima–Okojie, said Close Up has been brightening up the smiles of Nigerians since its launch in 1975 and quickly rose to be the undisputed market leader in Nigeria. Close Up is committed to improving the oral health hygiene of Nigerians and the new Closeup Naija Herbal Gel toothpaste, is another way of showing this.


With this new offering, Nigerian's have a chance to truly experience the benefits of a revolutionary herbal toothpaste, created specifically for the Nigerian youth.
See below pictures from the event…

Dear LIB readers: help me make sense of my existence

Posted: 16 May 2014 04:35 AM PDT

From a female LIB reader
Linda I'm 40years old today and I'm the saddest person alive. So I'm writing this letter today to God through your blog hoping somebody somewhere can help me make sense of my life.. 
Dear God, 
I'm 40 today and I hate the life you have given me. This isn't living. Being dead is better than this. Haba God, after my sacrifice, after serving you in truth and in spirit. You bring me shame? I have no money, no kids, no husband and you want me to continue serving u. Haha, you are joking right? 
From 18, I served your church till now, when my mates were busy having sex with their future husbands I was in church for praise and worship, cleaning chairs, going for revival, visitation, paying my tithes. etc. Continue...

Dear God, you no try! If I were you, I would have blessed me since. I never disobeyed my parents while they were alive. I read my bible daily, I was a virgin till I was 31 for Christ sake. Haba!

People told me, leave ikotun and move to the island. There are husbands there. I moved, nothing. They told me, change your church, I changed. Still nothing. Lose ur virginity, men dont like mature virgins, I lost it. What strategy have I not tried.

My mates that aren't married have money, and if they don't have money they have kids. Why have you chosen to humiliate me like this? Was I wrong to give up my virginity at 31? Is that why you are not fair to me, if that's the reason, all my friends and siblings stopped being virgins in their early 20s and they are all married with children. So that can't be. Or maybe my reward isn't here on earth. Oya take me, let me rest. I'm asthmatic, I'm lonely, I'm poor and not happy. This is too much. Too much 

Linda, libers somebody, anybody, please explain to me what I have done wrong. How does God work? Because I can't seem to make sense of my existence here on earth. 

Photos: Gospel Sensation PITA Undergoes Surgery In Abuja

Posted: 16 May 2014 04:47 AM PDT

Nigeria's gospel sensation Pita (Praise In This Age) recently had surgery at a hospital in Abuja. Pita, who has been living and ministering in excruciating pain in his arm after an injury he sustained in an accident over a year ago, was rushed to the hospital during a recent ministration in Abuja. He was immediately booked for surgery because his nerves were almost severing. The surgery was successful

He is presently recuperating and would start physiotherapy soon. Get well soon, Pita!

GEJ cancels planned trip to Chibok, heads to Paris for security summit

Posted: 16 May 2014 04:02 AM PDT

President Jonathan has cancelled his planned trip to Chibok, Borno State, the small town where over 200 girls were abducted about a month ago. He was scheduled to visit the place today May 16th but instead is attending the Africa Security Summit which is holding in Paris today.

Negotiate with Boko Haram - Gov Shettima tells President Jonathan

Posted: 16 May 2014 02:46 AM PDT

The Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has asked President Jonathan to negotiate with Boko Haram men if that is what it will take to release the abducted Chibok girls. Governor Shettima made this remark during an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour last night.
"The issue of not negotiation with the terrorists – it's out of the question. If it means talking to the devil, it means the devil can come down, we can get back our girls. The group that kidnapped the girls are a bunch of raving lunatics.
"Do we have any other option? If I have to talk to the devil to secure the release of the girls, I will do so. President Jonathan did not act on time and did not talk to me over the kidnappings until 19 days after.''
He also said for the first three weeks after the girls were abducted, the whole thing was politicized.
 
Also speaking, a woman leader of the All Progressive Party Sharon Ikeazor said the situation could have been salvaged on time if the President had acted immediately. She said the girls had their cellphones with them and had contacted their parents about their abduction.

Heineken unveils Stylish Draught Beer Innovation

Posted: 16 May 2014 02:35 AM PDT

Heineken, the World's leading international premium lager beer has unveiled the first stylish draught beer innovation in Nigeria. The unveiling which took place at the prestigious Heineken House, Lagos is in line with the brand's commitment of opening the world of its consumers. Draught beer is an innovation where beer is served from a keg rather than from a bottle or can. Continue...





The innovation described as "The David system" was introduced to the media and other special guests including Mr. Mario Bratovic, food and beverage director of Lagos Oriental Hotel by Franck Evers, Heineken's charismatic global draught master, ambassador and Master Pourer, who does this training for the brand all over the world. The system keeps the beer fresh for upward of 30 days. Evers has the enviable job of travelling the globe training and teaching peoples how to serve the Perfect Heineken beer. Nigeria is the 55th Country he has been to teaching bar tenders and bar Managers on how to pour the Perfect Heineken beer.

A former bar manager himself, Evers, who has a 10 years' experience did not disappoint as he held the media spellbound on the technical process of achieving the perfect Heineken beer.

The draught master told his audience that the way a beer is served is crucial in keeping its quality thus making the experience of enjoying it more wholesome. "If you want the beer to taste the way it was intended, he said "it's all about the 5 Perfect Serve Steps: The beer, which must be extra cold should be poured into an extra cold Heineken glass at 45 degrees slanting; this will achieve a two finger wide foam head. Afterwards, it's ready to be served".

The Draught beer innovation machine has been installed in high end hotels like Four points by Sheraton Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Lagoon Restaurant, Eko Hotel and Suites, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Rhapsody's Ikeja, Rhapsody's, Victoria Island (VI), Radisson Blu Anchorage in VI, Lagos Oriental Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel and Southern Sun Hotel.


Ah Ah! #Bringbackourgirls parties now happening

Posted: 16 May 2014 02:37 AM PDT

Here's a party banner for #bringbackourgirls happening at some Lounge in Abuja. So this really sad situation has now been turned into a party rave affair? Not cool!

Spot the difference...

Posted: 16 May 2014 02:34 AM PDT

Not so difficult to spot, is it? :-)

Photos from Wazobia FM OAP Tuale's wedding

Posted: 16 May 2014 01:55 AM PDT

Wazobia FM OAP, Tuebi Abidde, popularly known as Tuale, and his love, Edos Ehigiamusoe had their white wedding on Sunday May 11th 2014. The wedding took place at The Recovery House Church in Festac. Congrats to them. See more photos after the cut...




Sudanese woman gets death sentence for marrying a Christian man

Posted: 15 May 2014 03:48 PM PDT

Pregnant 27 year old Sudanese woman, Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Sudanese court for apostasy, (that is, renouncing ones faith or religion) after marrying a Christian man
Mariam, whose father is Muslim but raised orthodox Christian by her mother, was earlier sentenced to death by hanging on Sunday May 11th but was given till today May 15th to have a rethink and convert back to Islam before the verdict would be enforced. However during a court appearance today, Mariam maintained that she's a Christian and there's no going back. 
"We gave you three days to recant but you insist on not returning to Islam. I sentence you to be hanged to death." Judge Abbas Mohammed Al-Khalifa told the woman in court today, AFP reports  Continue...

Khalifa also sentenced Ishag to 100 lashes for "adultery".
"I am a Christian and I never committed apostasy," she said in court.
Defending the judgement of the Sudanese judge, Ahmed Bilal Osman, Sudan's information Minister, said such judgement is not only delivered in Sudan but also in other Islamic countries
"It's not only Sudan. In Saudi Arabia, in all the Muslim countries, it is not allowed at all for a Muslim to change his/her religion." he told AFP
The death sentence will reportedly be carried out after Ibrahim gives birth.

New music: Ada Owerri - Ukwu Aje-butter

Posted: 15 May 2014 03:18 PM PDT

Ada Owerri aka Cynthomania, real name Cynthia Jonah, is back with a new smashing hit titled Ukwu Aje Butter. The song was produced and mixed By DanJiggy. Listen and enjoy below..

Ibori must face trial for corruption in Nigeria, Appeal Court rules

Posted: 15 May 2014 03:14 PM PDT

A Court of Appeal sitting in Benin city the Edo state capital today May 15th ruled that former Delta state Governor James Ibori has a case to answer concerning allegations of financial impropriety and money laundering leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Judgement was unanimously given by a 3-man panel made up of Justice Ibrhahim Saulawa, Justices P. M Ekpe and H. A Barka.

This ruling comes six years after an Asaba Federal High Court Judge, Marcel Awokulehin, struck out all 170 count charges of money laundering earlier leveled against Mr. Ibori.
This means the ex-governor, who is currently serving jail term in the UK for money laundry, would face another trial when he returns to Nigeria after completing his jail term over there.

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