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- Scary stuff! Full transcript of Shekau's recently released BH video
- Photos of Northerners fleeing their villages after Boko Haram attack
- TV personality Stephanie Coker asks: Do Nigerian men prefer braids to weaves?
- Choi, Cossy Orjiakor o! Parties bra-less at Halloween party. (pics)
- Would you like to study Beyonce and Rihanna as a course in uni?
- Another day, another bird turns into woman in Lagos. (see photos)
- Check out these celeb Halloween costumes...and tell us which is your favourite
- Debut single from Samcole - Baby Sweet Ft. Timaya + promo pics
- Press release: Dayo 'D1' Adeneye honours his people's wishes
- Hmm, Flavour, my hand is not in all these photos you're sharing o
- Despite his £350m spacecraft crashing, Richard Branson still wants to fly to space
- Dayo 'D1' Adeneye, Muma Gee join politics (photos)
- Jumia launches it's new exciting TV commercial
- Photos: Tiwa Savage stuns at her music video shoot...
- The Glow Within; My Simple Life by CharlyBoy
- Emergency response in Lagos..is it still working? Photo
- Cute pic: Seun Kuti and his family take a stroll in Sweden
- Music/video: Bionic, Apex step - Just The Other Day & Tell Dem
- Stella Damasus fights back after fans criticise her for celebrating 'devilish' Halloween
- What did Lee say about Lagos again? Check out this oyibo man enjoying our food
- Nigeria's Ambassador to UN loses husband
- Happy New Month, LIB readers!
- New video: Ozzybosco - 'You Reign' ft Midnight Crew & Tee Mac
- Canada suspends visas for residents of Ebola-hit African countries
- Kylie Jenner's lips: see dramatic transformation over the years
| Scary stuff! Full transcript of Shekau's recently released BH video Posted: 01 Nov 2014 01:44 PM PDT Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau allegedly released a video yesterday October 31st where he said a lot of things, including that all the abducted Chibok girls have converted to Islam, that they have all been married off, and that there was never a ceasefire agreement with the Nigerian Govt. Below is the full transcript of the video he released... "Without wasting time, we hereby send a message to the tyrants of Nigeria and other infidels as well as their world tyrants as a whole in Hausa language. "You people should understand that we only obey Allah, we tread the path of the Prophet. We hope to die on this path and get eternal rest in our graves, rise up in bliss before our Lord and enter Paradise (quotes from the Koran). Our goal is the Garden of Eternal Bliss. May Allah protect us."Oh you followers of constitution, have you forgotten your laws? Since the time we were preaching in Maiduguri, in your constitution in Section 8, verse (paragraph) 2 to 3, in your accursed book called Constitution, which became law for those who are not fair to themselves on earth. "You shamelessly declared in your radio and newspapers that you were fighting those determined to establish an Islamic state. "Because of that constitution that barred us from preaching in Maiduguri, we moved out and migrated as Allah ordained (quoting from the Koran). "Have you forgotten that? And it is you today claiming we made truce with you? In what way did we make truce? Which kind of negotiation, with whom? That your Danladi, the infidel like you, who we will not spare and will decapitate if he falls into our hands today? "Where do we know him, not to talk of him representing us? Who is Danladi on this earth? "Allah knows everything. Allah is witness (quoting from the Koran). "Therefore I tell you (that) we have not made ceasefire with anyone. Only battle, hitting, striking and killing with gun which we long for like tasty meal. This what we believe in and fight for. "Our goal is to see only Koran being followed on earth. This is our focus. "It is said Chadian President, Nigerian ambassador, the people of Cameroon and us met and agreed on a truce. How? Don't you know we are still holding your German hostage, always crying. If we wish we hack him or slaughter him or shoot him. We fear no one but Allah. This is our job. "When did we release Chibok schoolgirls that we seized, those that Shekau who is now talking, seized, brought them and kept them in the place he chose for more than six months now. "Allah has proved too difficult for the infidel, Allah has proved too difficult for the tyrant, Allah has proved too difficult for the United States, Allah has proved too difficult for a plane called drone, bastard. Allah has proved too difficult for everyone. Allah is mightier than everyone. "Surprisingly, if the women of Chibok, I mean the mothers of the Chibok schoolgirls and their fathers, if you know the condition your daughters are in today it could lead some to convert to Islam and some to die from grief. "Don't you know the over 200 Chibok schoolgirls have converted to Islam? They have now memorised two chapters of the Koran. They have seen themselves in the Books of Luke and John that Christians have corrupted the Bible. Girls from Chibok confessing Islam is the true religion! A six-grader, liars. "We married them off. They are in their marital homes. (Laughter) "Fury upon fury. Shekau can infuriate. It is said Shekau is leadership position. Which leadership? Do you think we are practising traditional monarchy? (Laughter). It is the same Shekau whose father is Muhammadu, his son is Muhammadu, his name is Abubakar. It is the same Shekau, he is still the one. Shekau, eat the heart of infidels since infidels want to disobey Allah. "We did not negotiate with anyone. We did not negotiate with anyone. We did not negotiate with Chad. We did not negotiate with Cameroon. We did not negotiate with Nigeria. We did not negotiate with the Chadian ambassador. We did not negotiate with Africa. We did not negotiate with Asia. We did not negotiate with Europe. We did not negotiate with America. We did not negotiate with the United Nations. "What is negotiation? We did not negotiate with anyone. It is a lie. It is a lie. We will not negotiate. What is our business with negotiation? Allah said we should not (quoting from the Koran). "We follow the Koran. We will not be teased by any infidel. Now you don't know what to do, you want to convince your leaders that are tired of you, that have realised your lies, including your Solomon Dalung, your Abdullahi Wase, your Senator Ndume. "They are tired of you, they have realised you are deceiving them, you are playing with their intelligence, you just want to protect your own interests. It is bad for you. "I'm only making this speech for those people who want to convert to Islam. I don't care whatever you say. What is my business with you? Allah is my focus. I left my parents' home. I left my mother and my father, I left my relations and joined those who want to practise Islam (quoting from the Koran). And you are trying to deceive people with negotiation. "I thank Allah. I started with knife and today I have seized more than 20 of our armoured vehicles, they are in my possession. "It is said Shekau is a position. Bravo to you Orator. Well done to you who studied in Israel. Well done to you the expert in Psychology, well done you expert in Biology, well done you believer in 'I pledge to Nigeria my country'. This is what you said. "You pledge to Nigeria your country. Right? Me, me Shekau I pledge to Allah my God. If you don't know, today you will know. "I pledge to Allah my God, to be faithful. This is Shekau. Idiot like you! "This is just my speech in brief. "You should repent and turn to Allah and follow the Koran. You should follow the Koran. You should follow the Koran. You are so unfortunate as to be preventing those who follow the Koran obeying Allah. "It is a lie. It is a lie. Whoever refuses to listen will be dealt with by Allah." Source: Premium Times | ||||||||
| Photos of Northerners fleeing their villages after Boko Haram attack Posted: 01 Nov 2014 01:38 PM PDT | ||||||||
| TV personality Stephanie Coker asks: Do Nigerian men prefer braids to weaves? Posted: 01 Nov 2014 01:31 PM PDT  
I often rock braids and big twists, and have noticed that I get a different type of attention and compliments from men in comparison to when I wear weaves. This got me thinking, "Do Nigerian men prefer braids to weaves". Is the preferred hairstyle by our men the cheapest of them all? I asked some guys what they love about braids and these were their responses:  You will always know when women with weave have been in my room as their hair sheds as if they are cats, which I hate. It looks more natural and makes black women look less artificial Braids that are done well allow men appreciate the beauty in a woman I love my braids and they are easy to maintain, but it can get a bit boring. What do you guys think? Does your man, brother, dad prefer braids to weaves? Photographer: Big H Studios MUA: Bookielavida Braids: Joy 08130664586 Hair stylist: Solange Hair and Beauty shop | ||||||||
| Choi, Cossy Orjiakor o! Parties bra-less at Halloween party. (pics) Posted: 01 Nov 2014 10:40 AM PDT | ||||||||
| Would you like to study Beyonce and Rihanna as a course in uni? Posted: 01 Nov 2014 10:23 AM PDT   According to the University, "They will not be simply listening to Beyoncé and Rihanna for fun or even comparing the roles of Beyoncé and Rihanna in popular culture, rather, students will be studying how the lyrics, music videos, and actions of these women express various aspects of black feminism such as violence, economic opportunity, sexuality, standards of beauty, and creative self-expression." The course, according to its listing, "Hopes for students to understand the role black feminism plays in culture as well as everyday". A number of colleges have already made similar moves; including Georgetown University which offers a sociology course based on Jay-Z, Harvard University which offers a course on Tupac Shakur and Rutgers University which already offers its own Beyonce course titled "Politicizing Beyonce." | ||||||||
| Another day, another bird turns into woman in Lagos. (see photos) Posted: 01 Nov 2014 06:29 AM PDT   This incident happened at Imulokanle street, Ishaga bus stop off Ebule Egba Ekoro road, Lagos. They say she's been wondering around since she fell and they want the police to come take her out of their area. See more photos after the cut...   | ||||||||
| Check out these celeb Halloween costumes...and tell us which is your favourite Posted: 01 Nov 2014 06:30 AM PDT      Heidi Klum   Rihanna   Beyonce   Jay Z  Nicki   Adele (left) and Lady Gaga
  Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and Matthew Vaughn   Coco and Ice T   Ashanti and Joe Jonas   Adam Levine and wife, Behati Prinsloo   Zoe Kravitz and Kelly Brook   Jade Thirlwall (in blue) and friends
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| Debut single from Samcole - Baby Sweet Ft. Timaya + promo pics Posted: 01 Nov 2014 06:04 AM PDT   The first two singles of the good-looking 26-year-old, are enjoying considerable airplay on Beat FM, Rhythm FM, Top Radio, Unilag FM and other top notch stations...  The news that SamCole is about to release another single – "Baby Sweet" featuring Timaya – has his numerous fans across the country almost bursting in anticipation. "You can't blame me for being so expectant," said one of his Lagos fans recently. "The fun I had with the brilliant beat and the groovy melody of Shakara tells me SamCole is a sure bet anytime." With a smile, SamCole responds, "He is spot on. We're going higher and higher", such is the irresistible charm, confidence and versatile talent of the latest boy wonder to hit the industry. "Baby Sweet has even more dance and such a great rhythm to it, that one cannot help but move in tune to the beat, having fun all the way", an industry heavy weight was quoted to have said. But while he gets people moving to the beat, the lyrics of this talented musician, whose popularity is growing by the day, go deep, beyond the trivial. Hear him: "My music is African, it is Nigerian, it is fun-filled, but because I care about what is happening around me, I infuse my lyrics with something I hope can help as many people as possible, with life's challenges" This keyboard-playing graduate of University of Benin has been featured in a good number of entertainment magazines, including City People, The Core, The Observer and High Society. He has had over 100,000 views and over a thousand likes on YouTube and has over five thousand followers and 12,500 likes on Twitter. His debut single "Shakara", had over 100,000 downloads in the first few weeks of its release. SamCole started his music career in the church at the age of nine. He has sung before large congregations at ground-spilling Christian conventions and was 1 st Runner-Up at the MTN and You Jam 2009. He is a God-loving showbiz personality who is comfortable with his understanding of the role of entertainment in human life. "My influences are John Legend and Banky W," he says. "I have also learnt from the admirable work of artists like Fela, Dbanj, Timaya, P-Square, Neyo, and Faze. The music of this thrilling artist, who is signed with Effamelodosa Records and who hopes to one day showcase the best of African music to the world    | ||||||||
| Press release: Dayo 'D1' Adeneye honours his people's wishes Posted: 01 Nov 2014 05:04 AM PDT 
Otunba Dayo Adeneye who has been frequently summoned by his people at the Odogbolu constituency of Ogun state finally succumbed to the yearnings of thousands of young and old people in the constituency who want him to bring forth his innovative leadership to the development of his people in Ogun state. D-One who is coming into politics with an over two decade career which cuts across education, broadcasting and business management is seen as one of the biggest assets for the much desired "Change" that has become the lead philosophy of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party in Ogun state and the entire country. Acceding to the demand of his people last weekend during a meeting with leaders of thought and youth in Odogbolu constituency of Ogun state, D-One said "The invitation is an invitation to service and I am quite humbled to bring back home the entire knowledge I have garnered around the world, to change and lead. To whom much is given, much is equally expected and because my root is here I am ready to sacrifice my all for service" Born Adedayo Olumide Adeneye on March 23rd1960, D-One and his partner and "twin brother" Kehinde (Kenny) Ogungbe revolutionalized the entire Nigerian entertainment and broadcast industry in 1996 at their return from America where they both studied Mass Communication on a master's level with emphasis on Radio and Television Production while D-One also acquired a BSc in Business Administration Their innovative ideas and touch of genius with Nigeria's first twenty four hour radio broadcast with Raypower FM heralded a new all round the clock culture that later became the standard for local radio broadcast in Nigeria. D-One and his partner, Keke achieved the same culture with Television broadcast as their innovative ideas brought about the massive success of AIT all subsidiaries of DAAR Communications owned by High Chief (Dr.) Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi. D-One had his primary education at St. Catherine's Nursery and Primary School, Surulere between 1970 and 1975. He later moved to Ijebu-Ode Grammar School in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state where he obtained his Higher School Certificate. He was at Federal School of Arts and Science, Victoria Island, Lagos between 1980 and 1981 before he got an admission to study at the prestigious Southern University of New Orleans, USA where he bagged a BSC degree in Business Administration in 1985. Between 1985 and 1986 he also bagged a Masters' degree in Mass Communication with emphasis on Radio and Television production from Southern University, Baton Rouge, USA D-One had his first work experience at THRIFTY Corporation Los Angeles, USA where he worked between 1986 and 1989 as an Assistant Manager before he was promoted to the post of a manager before he resigned three years later. The very dynamic Odogbolu born media icon later went into a seven years teaching experience at Inglewood, Los Angeles; he worked with several education institutions at Los Angeles Unified School District, California, USA where he taught all subjects including mathematic , English, Science and history. For three years he was put in charge of gifted student's class at the elementary school (6th grade). He was a member of California Teachers Association (CTA) between 1988 and 1989 and also a distinguished earner of the California Teacher's Credential /Certificate. In 1996, he returned to Nigeria with his brother and partner Kenny Ogungbe on the prodding of Keke's in-law Chief Raymond Dokpesi to establish Raypower and AIT. At DAAR Communications PLC, D-One served as Program Manager of the group with prime duties of creating contents and coordinating air talents for both the radio and TV arm of the media group. He held the position between 1996 and 1997. He was later promoted as Marketing Director of DAAR COMMUNICATIONS PLC and served in that position between 1997 and 2001. He was saddled with the prime responsibilities of sourcing revenue for the group through sales of air time, sponsorship (Both programs and special events) and coordinating the entire marketing staff of the group to ensure a reasonable meet-up of monthly and yearly target. As marketing Director of DAAR COMMUNICATIONS, D-One's office developed a corporate relationship with top leaders in Cooperate Nigeria which includes GLO, UNILEVER NIG PLC, Coca-cola PLC, MTN Nigeria, Zain Nigeria and Guiness Nigeria PLC to mention a few. From 2001 till date; D-One is the Co-CEO, Primetime Entertainment which is prized as Nigeria's best entertainment Television and Radio program with an African entertainment perspective. He also seats as director on boards of several groups which includes Sierra Global Communications Ltd and DC Group. Otunba Dayo Adeneye is the winner of several awards within and outside Nigeria some of which includes; African Television and Video Awards (TAVA) 2010, Lagos Enterprise Awards (2007), Global Excellence Recognition Award (Media Business); City People Hall of Fame Special Recognition Awards, Mode Men Awards (2011) among several other awards and honors. He is also a United Nations' Ambassador for Peace and Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ambassador His coming into politics alongside other eminent entertainment personalities is seen as a new development that will elevate the Nigerian political industry from its commonplace perception to a new techno-savvy sector with a conglomerate of seasoned professionals and in line with the CHANGE philosophy of APC | ||||||||
| Hmm, Flavour, my hand is not in all these photos you're sharing o Posted: 01 Nov 2014 04:08 AM PDT   | ||||||||
| Despite his £350m spacecraft crashing, Richard Branson still wants to fly to space Posted: 01 Nov 2014 05:06 AM PDT    Despite this, Sir Richard has vowed to carry one with his attempt to reach space. He is due to arrive the scene of the accident to see the wreckage of the experimental plane he'd hoped would take him, his family, and paying customers, beyond Earth. Writing on his website while en route, Sir Richard said it was "one of the most difficult trips I have ever had to make. We've always known that the road to space is extremely difficult - and that every new transportation system has to deal with bad days early in their history. Space is hard - but worth it. We will persevere and move forward together". Some celebs were even scheduled to join him in the spacecraft to go to space...to see gini biko? Hope after this, people will rather remain on earth. | ||||||||
| Dayo 'D1' Adeneye, Muma Gee join politics (photos) Posted: 01 Nov 2014 04:09 AM PDT   Award winning TV and Radio broadcaster, Dayo 'D1' Adeneye, is going for Ogun State House of Assembly, Odogbolu Constituency under APC in the 2015 elections, while singer Muma Gee is going for House of Reps, Abua/Odua and Ahoada East LGA, Rivers State under PDP. Muma Gee even shared pics of her officially collecting her nomination form. See that after the cut...    | ||||||||
| Jumia launches it's new exciting TV commercial Posted: 01 Nov 2014 03:41 AM PDT Jumia Nigeria launches its new and exciting Jumia musical TV commercial, the biggest this year! With so much fun bursting out of your TV, Jumia continues to go the extra mile to ensure the customer is put first above everything else! The sound track of the TV commercial is such an unforgettable one and according to Jonathan Deorr, MD Marketing, "The Ad never stops playing in your head and Jumia will stop at nothing to ensure the customer is pleased ". Jumia staffs across the globe have thrown the challenge to Nigerians at large to send in video clips of their version of the Jumia dance and stand a chance to win a hundred thousand naira (N 100,000). To participate, simply upload a 1-minute video of your dance across any social network (Youtube, Facebook, Instagram or twitter) with the hashtag #jumiamusical. | ||||||||
| Photos: Tiwa Savage stuns at her music video shoot... Posted: 01 Nov 2014 03:13 AM PDT    | ||||||||
| The Glow Within; My Simple Life by CharlyBoy Posted: 01 Nov 2014 03:02 AM PDT  
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| Emergency response in Lagos..is it still working? Photo Posted: 01 Nov 2014 02:06 AM PDT  So, we need to know; does emergency response work in Lagos? Why does it take them forever to get to the scene of an accident? The relevant authorities need to look into this biko... | ||||||||
| Cute pic: Seun Kuti and his family take a stroll in Sweden Posted: 01 Nov 2014 01:26 AM PDT  | ||||||||
| Music/video: Bionic, Apex step - Just The Other Day & Tell Dem Posted: 01 Nov 2014 01:25 AM PDT Just The Other Day and Tell Dem is coming from the duo of Joint Force of Kings (JFK), real names - Omokhudu Andrew (Bionic) Omokhudu Daniel (Apex), but the Edo-state born artists prefer to go with their individual names. The songs were produced by Choco Jay while the video for Just The Other Day was directed by ABD. Enjoy above...and see more after the cut  DIRECT DOWNLOAD Apex & Bionic_Just The Other Day (CDQ) DIRECT DOWNLOAD TELL DEM TWITTER @hi_apex @meetbionic @03media1 | ||||||||
| Stella Damasus fights back after fans criticise her for celebrating 'devilish' Halloween Posted: 01 Nov 2014 01:05 AM PDT   Of course, Stella replied them. See the back and forth between the actress and her followers after the cut...      | ||||||||
| What did Lee say about Lagos again? Check out this oyibo man enjoying our food Posted: 01 Nov 2014 12:40 AM PDT  Above is British man, Derek Arthur, who does not only love Lagos, he loves Nigerian dishes! Check him out digging into that pounded yam and egusi soap with relish..:-). Better person! See more photos after the cut...    N.B: Never met the guy but I have his permission to share these photos... | ||||||||
| Nigeria's Ambassador to UN loses husband Posted: 01 Nov 2014 12:47 AM PDT  A statement issued by the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, New York, on Thursday said he died on Monday in New York, aged 77. He was a surgeon and retired as Chief Consultant Surgeon at the Military Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos. He is survived by his wife; Joy, five children, grand-children, sisters and brothers. | ||||||||
| Posted: 31 Oct 2014 04:35 PM PDT  Also, you need to understand that you have more potential than you believe you do...than people believe you do. If you believe in yourself, in your dreams and you focus, there's absolutely nothing you can't do. You have to understand that you have as many hours in a day as those that are successful, so why are you wasting time? There's a powerful driving force inside of you that you need to unleash. Start today. Work hard, work smart and you will shine amongst those who never believed you could. Happy new month! May all you dreams come true! | ||||||||
| New video: Ozzybosco - 'You Reign' ft Midnight Crew & Tee Mac Posted: 31 Oct 2014 04:16 PM PDT OzzyBosco WonderKid" is here once again with the video to his latest gospel single 'You Reign' a praise song featuring Midnight Crew and the veteran flutist Tee Mac. The video was shot at various locations in Lagos by, Akin Alabi and shows OzzyBosco in his gospel element dovetailing with some of the most talented artistes in the entertainment industry. Enjoy... | ||||||||
| Canada suspends visas for residents of Ebola-hit African countries Posted: 31 Oct 2014 02:52 PM PDT  Below is the statement released today by Canada's health minister, Rona Ambrose "Our number one priority is to protect Canadians. We continue to work with domestic and international partners to aid efforts to respond to the outbreak in West Africa, while strengthening our domestic preparedness here at home."The Canadian immigration minister, Chris Alexander said Canadian immigration authorities will not process any visa application for individuals who have been in any Ebola-affected nation 'within three months prior to the date of the application.' "Canada has been a leader in the international efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The precautionary measures announced today build on actions we have taken to protect the health and safety of Canadians here at home." he said. | ||||||||
| Kylie Jenner's lips: see dramatic transformation over the years Posted: 31 Oct 2014 03:30 PM PDT |
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