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Harp Music Nite second edition kicks off

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 12:27 PM PST

Nigeria,  get set to rock this ember period! Harp, the Premium Lager best enjoyed with friends is back and promises really exciting times ahead for friends across the country.

Three  intense weekends of fun across five major cities in Nigeria and all courtesy of Harp premium Lager. It's the Harp Music Nite tour!
  
Benin, Are you ready!

The party kicks off on the 9th of November in Benin at the PLAYHOUSE, 17 Okhoro Road, Benin city by 6:00pm and the man of the moment; Flavour will be there LIVE to ensure his fans have a super night of Harp-iness. 

Up and  coming artistes will also get a chance to show what they're made of, with the crowd favourite going home with Harp gift items and lots of cash.

Join  he party train and keep up to date with all the news and tidbits as the Harp Music Nite thrills Nigeria by liking the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HarpNigeria .

Be there! Harp is not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Drink Responsibly.

Photos: Don Jazzy & Mavin crew step out in all white ensemble

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 12:27 PM PST

Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D Prince and other Mavin artistes stepped out in all white ensemble as they attended the opening of Ibom stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state this evening. They performed at the opening. See more photos after the cut...




Photos: Cattle rearers parade their cattle in Abuja town

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 12:12 PM PST

Cattle rearers and their cattle were seen around Maitama, just after the Hilton Hotel close to the Federal High Court this evening...and a few people were concerned about it. Not sure if it's a fixture in that area. See more photos after the cut...



Shots fired! Model Ify Yolanda Jones comes for Iyanya and his abs

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 12:01 PM PST

Lol. If he wants to show off his abs, let him nah! Some of us like it jor! :-). Last tweet after the cut...



Fashion & Music Entertainment (F.A.M.E) Concert 2014

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 11:31 AM PST

Fashion And Music Entertainment (F.A.M.E) is a talent hunt endeavour, set to discover new exciting prospects in Fashion and Music. It is the creative imitative of 17 year old Bukiie Smart to bring creativity, uniqueness and style to entertainment. It is unique as it is the first time that upcoming fashion and music talents would be showcased in one event!


Objectives:
We aim to stage a Fashion and Music talent show process to provide young individuals between the ages of 16 to 30, the opportunity for their talent to be seen, heard and nurtured, in a bid to transform them from raw talents to socio-economic successes in the Lifestyle industries of Fashion and Music.

The intention of the event is:
• To create a platform for showcasing, and promoting emerging talents in the fashion and music industries.
• To create an enviable scouting point for renowned practitioners and stakeholders in the industry in search of new talents.
• To serve as an avenue for industry networking, appraisal and evaluation.
• To entertain

The Process:
Contestants will journey through a Selection stage to an Audition stage before proceeding tothe Finals. This will involve an interactive process, whereby the general public is part of identifying contestants who should progress from the general entry (Selection) stage to the Audition stage by voting online for their choice. Participants are expected to register online at N 5,000 per entry. More details at www.famenigeria.com.ng
Entries would be judged on Originality, Creativity, Style, Form and Function.

Prize:
Music: One Million Naira Grand Prize - This will cover personal and professional development, short music course and production of a debut album.

Fashion: 1 Million Naira Grand Prize - This will cover personal and professional development, short course in a fashion institute and creation of a collection for various fashion exhibitions as well as for retail on various outlets.

Event: Wednesday 17th December 2014 at the Grand Ballroom of Oriental Hotel Lekki Lagos. Red carpet @ 5 p.m. Main event - 6.30 p.m.
The event would define style, class, innovation, originality and ambience of a fine evening.

Judges: Music - DJ Jimmy Jatt, Omawumi, Oscar and George
Fashion - Sola Babatunde, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Performing Artistes: Burna Boy, Seyi Shay, Falz, Jumabee and Ese Peters
Event Hosts: Uti Nwachukwu and Maria Okanrende

TicketsRegular N 5,000, VIP N 20,000 (with a free drink), Tables N 500k & N 1m
Buy at www.famenigeria.com.ng and other outlets

Nigerian lawyer arraigned for killing man's fowl, breaking 19 eggs

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 11:44 AM PST

Yep, this is a real case in a Nigerian court...hehe! According to a report by NAN, a 38year old lawyer, Hajiya Hamamatu Manu, was today Friday November 7th charged in a Gudu Upper Area Court in the FCT, Abuja, for allegedly killing a man's fowl and breaking 19 of its eggs.

Manu, who resides at Apo resettlement, Abuja, is charged for mischief. The prosecutor, Insp Emmanuel Edet, told the court that Terhemen Kolum of Zone B, Apo resettlement, Abuja, reported the matter at the Apo Police Station on Nov. 4.


Edet said that the accused killed the complainant's fowl, destroyed 19 eggs and destroyed all the bricks that the complainant used in building his fowl's house sometime in September.

According to him, the damage caused amounted to the sum of N25, 000.
He further said that when the complainant challenged the accused, she told him that she acted based on the instructions of the owner of the house.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 329 of the Penal Code. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Counsel, Mr Sanni Dawaki, made a bail application in favour of his client,and for bail to be granted based on self-recognition as the accused was also a lawyer.

Dawaki assured the court that the accused would not jump bail. The Judge, Umar Kagarko, admitted the accused to bail based in self-recognition and adjourned the case to Dec. 17 for hearing.

Source: NAN

Khloe Kardashian posts sad quote on Lamar Odom's birthday

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 10:58 AM PST

Yesterday was Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband Lamar Odom's 35th birthday‎ and instead of wishing him a happy birthday, she posted a quote about Closure on her instagram page...awww!

Photos from 2face Idibia's father's burial

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 09:08 AM PST

Yesterday was the wake-keep, today is the burial proper which was done very quietly in Benue state. See photos after the cut...







British Council Nigeria invites you to our Education UK Exhibition this November!

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 08:55 AM PST

Join representatives from over 50 UK institutions in Lagos and Abuja to discuss and get first-hand information about the various study options available to you at a variety of UK institutions. 

The representatives will be available to provide you with advice and guidance as you plan to take you studies to the next level. British Council Nigeria invites you to its 12thEducation UK Exhibition.


Register now and you stand a chance to be mentored by a senior representative of a top FCMG company at the event.

To attend, you can register at the venue or online at:


 Lagos
Date: Saturday, 8th November, 2014
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Plot 52 - 54A, KofoAbayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 11am – 5:00pm

Abuja
Date: Tuesday, 11th November, 2014
Venue: The Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, 1 AguiyiIronsi Street, Maitama, Abuja
Time: 11am – 5:00pm
 Admission is free. 

Come along with your credentials!

What to expect? 
- Career & Professional development advice
- Application processes and procedures
- Access to scholarship information
-On the spot admission
- Information about studying and living in the UK and so much more

 For more information visit the British Council website – www.britishcouncil.org.ng , follow our conversations on www.facebook.com/studyintheuk or email us at eduk.enquiries@ng.britishcouncil.org

Oh my! Check out the body on this 'Oyibo' woman (photos)

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 08:56 AM PST

Nicki Minaj and Kim K has got nothing on this woman. Her name is Elke The Stallion and she's a plus size model. The body on her is unbelievable. She claims it's all natural but then so is Kim's and Nicki's. Hehe. See more photos of her after the cut...




Photos: Nigerian Sprint queen Blessing Okagbare weds today

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 08:05 AM PST

Nigerian track and field athlete and Olympic and World Championships gold medalist Blessing Okagbare, 26, is getting married as you read this. Her traditional wedding to Otegheri Jude Igho is happening right now in Sapele, Delta state in the presence of family and friends. 

Their white wedding will hold tomorrow, November 8th, at the St Patrick Catholic Church Sapele. Big congrats to them. Another pic of the couple after the cut...


Photos: Catholic priest to contest for Governor of Cross River state

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 07:48 AM PST

Roman Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Francis Agantem Eworo of the Ogoja Diocese in Cross Rivers state, has signified interest in running for governor of the state in the 2015 general election. 

At a media parley held recently, Rev. Fr Eworo told newsmen that he intends to contest on the platform of PDP and if elected as Governor, would focus on youth development among others

Father Eworo who says he has been involved in the politics of the PDP since 1999, was ordained a priest in 1977 and has served in various parishes of the Catholic Church in Ogoja, Ikom, Uruan, Calabar, and Akwa Ibom State. Is it OK for a Catholic priest to want to run for election?

FAQs on DStv and GOtv Sales Rep recruitment drive

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 07:35 AM PST

1. What is the DStv and GOtv recruitment drive about? It is an opportunity for unemployed Nigerians to make extra income working as DStv or GOtv sales agents.

2. Who is it targeted at? It is mainly targeted at young school leavers, or the unemployed who are interested in a flexible plan to make more money.




3.      How do interested people contact you?
Interested people should sms YES to 08141380848.

4.      What does being a sales rep entail?
The sales reps will be responsible for selling DStv and GOtv decoders. He will then receive payment based on an agreed percentage of decoder sales. It is very straightforward.

5.      How much can sales rep make every month?
A rep can make up to N60,000 or more every month, depending on how many decoders he is able to sell.

6.      Is there an opportunity for growth for the sales rep?
Yes there is an opportunity for growth. The sales rep can grow to become vendors and have even more flexibility in their businesses.

7.      Describe the opportunities that exist
There are various steps in the value chain and beyond being a vendor; the reps can rise to become major dealers.

8.      Can these sales reps quit whenever they want to?
Yes the reps can pull out of the scheme when they wish to.

9.      What does this mean to you as an organisation?
For us it is a way of celebrating Nigeria's independence by providing a platform the Nigerian youth to be gainfully employed. It will keep them off the streets and focus them on the importance of working for money, especially as it is a flexible venture that will enable them chase other dreams.

Photos: Paula Patton and Robin Thicke spotted together for the first time since she filed for divorce

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 07:26 AM PST

Paula Patton filed for divorce from her partner of almost 20 year Robin Thicke, last month, after being separated for several months. The estranged couple were spotted in public together for the first time since they announced they will be divorcing. They met at a Playground in LA this week to spend some quality time with their 4 year old son, Julian. See more photos after the cut...



 

OC Ukeje and fiancee Ibukun Togonu release pre-wedding photos

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 06:53 AM PST

The actor and his lady will marry tomorrow. See more photos from their pre-wedding shoot after the cut...



 
Photo credit: Chyders Photography

CharlyBoy For President 2014 by Charlyboy

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 06:36 AM PST

Article written by Charly Boy...


Yesoooo! I no reach? The whole country is currently agog with political rallies everywhere. Most Politicians/magicians are out with their jack knives, long spoons, guns and God knows what. As I lament over our obnoxious predicament, the phone rings, my uncle Chief OgbuaguUzukwuNsofor summoning me to his house. Unano go believe weytin we yarn! He called me to ask me to join politics and campaign for a political position. Haba! Me? Like how, for where? Who die? Kai!Tufiakwa was my immediate response.

Why will I want to join the bandwagon of thieves and criminals with no pedigree or honour? But he went on to extoll all the good virtues that he believed that I had which he said was badly needed in the political arena of today. He said I was transparent, honest and dedicated to service so he was sure that I wouldn't get into politics to steal from the people. Of course I had a good laugh, but as soon as I got back to my hotel room, it left me thinking deeply.

If the few men with integrity, honour and virtue avoid getting into politics because the arena is clogged with thieves and criminals who have no value for the honour in their words or their pledge to the people then how will Nigeria ever get better!! Biko tell me. Because the scammers, riffraffs, 419ers and those who are drunk on ripping off our treasury can never let go without drawing blood. God, are you sleeping sef? Why do the vile and evil amongst us get away with murder?

That night I got no sleep, I kept tossing and pondering and the answers I kept getting was why not, if not? Dem get two heads? Why shouldn't I delve into politics and create this change I have so badly advocated for since I became Charlyboy. After all, if change must come, the agents of change must be at the fore front of the struggle. It is not enough to be an armchair critic. If people like Fashola can make Lagos work irrespective of how diverse Lagos is and the known and unknown challenges he faces in the hands of the shylocks, then I Charles Oputa can do the same? Or can't I?

If it is aboutgragra, I have some measure of street in me to play,  if it's about qualifications, I'm more than qualified based on the constitution of the country and of course you know my pedigree is unquestionable so why can't I vie for a political position?

See me see matter, my thoughts began to run wild strategizing my plans, what party is credible enough for me to campaign under, what position do I want to serve in? How do I build a reputable team to work with? My mind was racing, my heart beating faster and faster, because in this game, it's do or die. I don't mind the dying but can I deal with the doing? Odiofele?

All this strategizing is draining me mentally and emotionally. How can this change be actualized? All this thoughts are making me think about my father. I'm missing him badly and I wonder, if Justice ChukwudifuOputa was still alive, can he ever delve into politic as one of those change agents we need to steer this nation forward? I can categorically tell you that the answer will be, HELL  NO!  Knowing him, I know he would not want to mess with meddling into the murky waters that flows in our politics of today. But me, Charlyboy, am I not rugged enough to deal with some of these mother f..king assholes? After all a few Governors and ministers have experienced the soar taste of Charlyboy when they crossed the line, nonsense! I send dem?

Don't get me wrong, not everyone in politics is corrupt, there are a few insignificant minority who are honourably serving the people they pledged to serve on the platform they have chosen, however their efforts get swallowed up by all the corrupt majority.

My recent trip to Abia state was as a result of my conviction of one of these few good people who have made money through hard-work and now wants to serve his people in Abia state by aspiring to become the governor of the state. I'm talking of Dr. Alex Otti, former group manager and CEO of Diamond bank. For the first time ever, I saw myself standing behind someone I had faith in, someone who in my heart I believe could make a difference if given the opportunity, but he appears too much of a gentleman. And my question is, can he deal with some funny characters and charlatans already in the system?

An ethical line has been crossed by our yahoo yahoo leaders. Governments can't act freely without lying and democracy can't function in this neck of the woods, sorry, we are not that sophisticated in our thoughts or mindset. Our trust in politicians has been damaged, over the years. Poverty and fear has weakened our resolve to build a better environment for our children. We no longer care about how we're governed. Politicians and corruption continues unchecked. They are all interested in winning this election by hook or by crook, what happens after May 2015, what kind of Nigeria and Nigerians will they lead? For sure the violence after May 2015 will make Boko Haram look like child's play, because boys are angry, and for those whose duties are to protect lives and properties of the common man have failed because they couldn't careless, must know that even their protection with all the brigade of security operatives can never be guaranteed, they will be like sitting ducks, when the shit hits the fan.

About my ambition in running for a political position? I believe I have always been involved in the politics of change. Showing young Nigerians that values like, hard work, honesty, focus, consistency, and believe in self are not outdated. They are the same qualities that have brought me this far. I thank God that I have directly or indirectly affected the lives of millions and will continue to do so, so why me and yeye yahoo yahoo area boys go deygo struggle anything. My tenacity, is positively affecting millions of Nigerian youths, can we say that much for most of our leaders? God punish Satan. Nonsense!

Palmchat introduces jaw dropping win a car promo for users

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 06:25 AM PST

Hopping from one bus to the other can be a really stressful business especially in a country like Nigeria. With people waiting on the queue for the next bus headed toward their direction, the chances of surviving the rush are really slim. Since everyone wants to get to work early and return back home early, they give no room to be outshined by the next individual, and so the struggle continues.


The story is however different for those who have the option of subscribing to the stress free life. They would rather they take a cab than have to stand in long queue all in a bid to "rush their way" into a bus. But then, this has its own disadvantage- The cost involved. Cab men make a fortune of "carless" individuals by charging as high as N3000to N5000 per trip. Say one goes two trips per day, that's a total of N6000 to N10, 000…Keeping up with this lifestyle would require that one budget between N250, 000 and N300, 000per month for transportation alone. The question is, how sustainable is that?
Palmchat, the 'on board' instant messaging app, in a bid to solve the transportation problem is offering an opportunity for a car to be won. Winning the car however comes with a prize, a prize that can be paid by anyone interested.
All that is required to quality for this amazing opportunity is to first download palm chat on your device and visit the palmchat.hotreferralinc.com site and register with your unique Palmchat I.D. You will then obtain a referral link to invite friends to download Palmchat, and with this link unique to your ID alone, you earn reward points for every person referred. You however earn extra points if it's a girl referred. The person with the highest points at the end of the campaign wins the brand new car!
That's all it takes to win. It all starts by first downloading Palmchat on your device.
A sneak Peak into Palmchat
Palmchat is free social software integrating chatting and dating, which supports multiple chatting types (texts, voices, emoticons, and pictures. The app supports the full range mobile platforms ranging from windows phone, Android, IOS, blackberry and Symbian.
Unlike other messaging platform which requires you have a contact's details before you can contact them, Palmchat has look around and search by info features. The "Look Around" feature shows Palmchat users around you and how close they are to your location. While the "search by info" feature allows you search for a user based on different values of information.
With Over 80,000 new friends joining every day, Palmchat promises an interactive and fun custom platform. The app has chat rooms, voice recording capabilities, photo and video sharing and chat or date by location and interest.

Photo of the woman whose face was eaten by a man in hotel room

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 06:18 AM PST

Yesterday you read about the man who was caught eating a dead woman's face in a hotel in South Wales (read here). Well, here are the faces of the victim and the killer. The woman has been identified as 22 year old Cerys Yemm, who worked for clothing giant Next.

Cerys had met 34 year old Matthew Williams (pictured right) at a bar and he managed to persuade her to follow him back to his hotel and said he'd get her a taxi home. He killed her in the hotel...



 
Photo credit: Wales News Service

You control the army, do your job - Senator Saraki tells GEJ

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 04:40 AM PST

Former Governor of Kwara state, Senator Bukola Saraki, just posted this on twitter...

Pic: suspect who defrauded Bureau de Change operators of $18k arrested

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 04:39 AM PST

Find the EFCC press statement below...
A suspected fraudster, who defrauded a group of Bureau de Change operators of $18,600,290 USD and disappeared after he was granted administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been re-arrested. Alhaji Saidu Hashim was picked up by operatives of the Commission from his hide out in Lagos.
Alhaji Hashim who is the owner of Amjigar Bureau de Change Limited alongside one Ahmed Bashir allegedly defrauded a group of 52 bureaux de change operating under the aegis of Association of Creditors of Amjigar Bureau de Change, of the sum of $18,600,290 (Eighteen Million, Six Hundred Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars) between August and October 2008.

The suspect is alleged to have collected the money and diverted it for his personal use thereby failing to honour his financial obligation to the group.
The suspect who was first arrested by the EFCC was granted administrative bail prior to his arraignment in court but jumped bail, thereby stalling his prosecution. But his accomplice, Ahmed Bashir is currently standing trial at the Federal High Court, Kaduna.
The fraudulent activities of the suspect and his disappearance brought told hardship to his victims and their dependants.

Alhaji Hashim will soon be arraigned in court.

Pics: Winners of EasyBusiness Millionaires Hunt meet Etisalat CEO

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 04:30 AM PST

Winners of the last edition of the Etisalat Easybusiness Millionaires Hunt, an SME initiative recently paid a courtesy visit to the CEO, Matthew Willsher.

Three of the ten entrepreneurs who won 2million Naira each, Idongesit Umoh, a fashion entrepreneur, Oluyomi Ojo, a printer and Adesuwa Ojumola, body and household goods manufacturer shared insights on how winning the sum and the weeklong training they received at the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan Atlantic University have helped them actualize their goals, build better business models and gain more traction in their various operational markets.


They went on to encourage SME business owners to subscribe to the Etisalat Easybusiness lines as the surest way to easing communication challenges in Nigeria.
Pictures below…

Mo' Cheddah Covers TW Magazine's November Issue

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 04:22 AM PST

TW magazine just released it's new Music Issue and gracing the cover is - Mo' Cheddah! Stunning! See more photos after the cut...



Stevie Wonder denies expecting triplets

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 04:05 AM PST

There were reports a few weeks ago that Stevie Wonder was expecting a set of triplets with his 40yr old girlfriend, Tomeeka Bracy. Turns out that rumor was only one-third correct.

The legendary singer shut down the triplets rumour on Wednesday when he made an appearance on The View. He said he and Tameeka are expecting only one baby in December, a daughter they will name Nia.

Pic: Borno state governor 'sharing' money to children in his state

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 03:56 AM PST

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state pictured handing out some Naira notes to children in his state.

Head Gone - Africa’s biggest star studded comedy film set to premiere in November

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 03:35 AM PST

If the title of this movie doesn't get you thinking; then the array of Nigeria's A-List entertainers it parades should prick your attention. 


King of Nigerian comedy Ali Baba, the Grand Master Basorge Tariah Jnr., Pop Icon 2face Idibia, crazy comedian BasketMouth, IK Osakioduwa(OAP & Big Brother Africa Host), Hafeez 'Saka' Ayetoro, Zack Orji, Sunday Omobolanle (PapiLuwe), Eniola Badmus, Sound Sultan, Akpororo, BabaDee, Wale Ojo, Peter Fatomilola, Tunji Shotimirin, Yomi Obileye, Segun Adefila, Yinka Akinlawon, Gbenga Windapo, Sunkanmi Omobolanle amongst others are set to astonish fans with scintillating performances in Nigeria's biggest star studded comedy film ever. 

  
Coming from the renowned entertainment outfit, Naija Ninja Production; Head Gone is produced by Dare Fasasi (Baba Dee) and his brother Olanrewaju Fasasi (soundsultan). 


The keen stance of the Director 'Dare Fasasi (BabaDee)' and the special mix of sculpted dialogue, scrupulously-framed cinematography, A-plus performance and character interpretation; tailored along a realistic story is what set this film aside from the rest.


Head Gone is an exciting comedy of error featuring the travails of a group of tagged men on transfer to another center. By a stroke of misadventure, some of the tagged men escaped into the larger society, there by opening a vista of mistaken identities.


The star studded comedy film, beyond the risible quality of the hilarious comedy is the socio-political realism of the plot binding several stands of sub themes like maladministration, corruption, professional misconduct, bad leadership amongst others.

Head Gone is a reflection of the globally accepted truism that a thin line separates sanity and insanity.

Now this is not just another star studded movie where celebrities only make guest appearances in other to hype the movie. Headgone will never disappoint on repeat viewings, the first act is carefully sprinkle with well-crafted setups that will genuinely appeal to fans of all genres.
It's rare to find a movie as satisfying on so many levels. Set to premiere on the 22nd of November at the Muson center, Lagos. Head Gone will open across cinemas nationwide on the 12th of December.

A little advice for all the rabid fan base eager for new content; If you don't get to the nearest cinema to watch this film when it  starts showing;  then your credibility as a film buff is in serious jeopardy until you do.


For more information, kindly visit the official website: www.theheadgonefilm.com

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