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- This lady says she looks like Stella Damasus...you agree?
- Photos: TY Bello and her twins take adorable photos
- Senate's recess and matters arising
- Photos: Mariah Carey and new boyfriend make out on their loveboat
- IMAX signs first agreement in Nigeria with Filmhouse Cinemas
- Photos: VP Osinbajo's visit shuts down Calabar for 10 hours- Report
- Singer Sevyn Streeter steps out in black see-through dress
- Photos: Stephanie Linus & her husband shake hands with the Queen
- Lady Gaga steps out without make-up! Let's zoom into her face
- Microsoft Connects with SMEs at Night of Business Unusual
- Wike restores Omeha's rights as former governor of Rivers State
- Reality star Royce Reed exposes her ex text messages to her on instagram
- This guy says he looks like Mikel Obi...does he? (photos)
- Senate sets up committee to reduce salary of Senators
- Meet Dr Ngozi Orjioke, the Nigerian doctor in the US helping Nigerian doctors & students gain US residency
- 2nd New York prison worker charged in connection with killers' escape
- Pres. Obama to host Pres. Buhari at the White House on July 20th
- Why Reps exchanged blows during today’s plenary – Hon. Daura
- MTO swears Nicki Minaj is pregnant...lol (photos)
- A free shopping spree is still up for grabs guys!
- #Youarebetteroffalone! Toke Makinwa talks staying single instead of being in a bad relationship
- Gunmen kidnap Argentanian national in Niger state
- Soldier attacks and beats up BRT driver in Lagos...(Photos)
- Photos: Serena Williams named as the Chief Sporting Officer for Aston Martin
- According to X: DJ Xclusive’s Anticipated Debut Album Unveiled!
| This lady says she looks like Stella Damasus...you agree? Posted: 25 Jun 2015 12:49 PM PDT   | ||
| Photos: TY Bello and her twins take adorable photos Posted: 25 Jun 2015 12:27 PM PDT   | ||
| Senate's recess and matters arising Posted: 25 Jun 2015 12:27 PM PDT  The adjournment of Senate's plenary to July 21, was meant to give the Senate Ad-Hoc Committees on Legislative Agenda and Review of the Senate's Finances time to conclude their work and submit their reports. The two committees were given one-week to submit their reports. However, the Senate assured that it will reconvene at any time before the adjourned date to consider any matter of urgent national importance or to attend to any national assignment requiring its attention.The Senate's Ad-hoc Committee on Financial review is the first time the Senate is setting up a body to review its own salaries, allowances, and the overhead cost of running the Senate with a view to realigning them to reflect the present economic situation in the country. It could be recalled that the National Assembly had slashed its 2015 budget to N120billion from N150billion as a result of dwindling Federal Government's revenue. The cut was part of the National Assembly's belt-tightening measures in view of the current economic realities in the country. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had during the inauguration of the committee observed that the subject of reduction in cost of governance had been on the front burner of national discourse for a long time because of its extremely sensitive nature. Saraki pledged that the Senate under his leadership would make "financial conservatism" its watchword. The Senate President said: "There still persists the need to project clarity, accountability and transparency in all legislative matters and legislators' welfare. "The 8th Senate under our watch recognizes the concerns raised by Nigerians about the cost of running office most especially with the economic challenges facing our nation. "The Senate will be more transparent regarding all public funds spent for the purpose of paying salaries and allowances of legislators and ensure that distinction is sufficiently made between what a legislator actually earns and what is spent to run and implement legislative business and committee activities. "The watchword in our financial issues will be fiscal conservatism. It is therefore on this arm that the committee is mandated to carry out thorough fiscal examination on the Senate finances with the aim of coming up with the best cost-effective regime in the 8th Senate." Media Office of the Senate President | ||
| Photos: Mariah Carey and new boyfriend make out on their loveboat Posted: 25 Jun 2015 10:49 AM PDT | ||
| IMAX signs first agreement in Nigeria with Filmhouse Cinemas Posted: 25 Jun 2015 10:38 AM PDT  The deal, announced at CineEurope, marks the first-ever IMAX agreement in Nigeria and West Africa. Nigeria now ranks as Africa's largest economy. Today's agreement also underscores the Company's continued expansion in Africa, where in the past year IMAX signed its first-ever deal in Angola and added four new theatres to its network in South Africa.   "Our mission is to establish the best movie-going experience in Nigeria. IMAX will help us realize this goal by delivering an immersive and differentiated experience previously unavailable to Nigerian moviegoers," said Kene Mkparu, CEO, Filmhouse Cinemas. "As we continue our aggressive expansion plans, IMAX will serve as an anchor attraction in our multiplex in Lagos, redefining the premium cinema experience in Nigeria. We are proud to be the first to introduce IMAX in the country and look forward to broadening its reach."  "We are delighted to join forces with Filmhouse Cinemas and enter Nigeria, which represents a key strategic move for our expansion in Africa. Recent reports project that Nigeria's entertainment and media revenues will reach an estimated $8.5 billion by 2018 - more than doubling from 2013," said Andrew Cripps, President, IMAX EMEA. "As the biggest economy on the continent and a market that is extremely under-screened, we believe that together with Filmhouse we can seize the mutual growth opportunities that exist in Nigeria and bring the world's most immersive cinematic experience to more audiences across the country."  | ||
| Photos: VP Osinbajo's visit shuts down Calabar for 10 hours- Report Posted: 25 Jun 2015 10:09 AM PDT  Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo visit to Calabar the Cross River State capital, yesterday brought to a halt human and vehicular movements for several hours as security operatives shut down the major routes in the capital city. Besides, this development also grounded business activities following the blockade of roads to markets and other business centers. Also, journalists who left their homes to cover the event as early as 8:00am, could not get to the venue even at 11: am as roads were blocked.
They said it was a strange development as they have never witness such scenario were a vice president's visit will terminate activities of the residents. One of them, Asuquo Akanimoh, who owns a shop at the watt market said, "i left my house at eight miles to my shop only to spent six hours on the road, even when i got to my shop the entire place was dull because customers could not have access to the roads due to the markets, as i speak with you i have not sold even a pant which is very bad. I pay taxes and rent and everyday i my business counts, please this situation can be handled in a different way," he said Also, Itoro Etim, a commercial taxi chauffeur said the day was wasted because he could not ply the road even when he had already hired a taxi for the day. The VP who was a keynote speaker and special guest of honor at the occasion of the 10th Memorial Anniversary of the first High Court judge of the then South Eastern State, Justice Peter Odo Effiong Bassey, held at the University of Calabar. | ||
| Singer Sevyn Streeter steps out in black see-through dress Posted: 25 Jun 2015 10:12 AM PDT | ||
| Photos: Stephanie Linus & her husband shake hands with the Queen Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:54 AM PDT | ||
| Lady Gaga steps out without make-up! Let's zoom into her face Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:50 AM PDT   | ||
| Microsoft Connects with SMEs at Night of Business Unusual Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:47 AM PDT  At the event, Microsoft shared with the business owners its end to end business mobility solution as well as products and services that can enable them and their businesses do more and be more productive on the go. (Photo above: L-R: Amit Sagar, Executive Director- Midcom Group, Paul Okeugo- Senior Business Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services, Joseph Umunakwe- General Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services and Kabelo Makwane- Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria exchanging pleasantries during "A Night of Business Unusual" held recently) KabeloMakwane, Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria in his welcome address shared with guest the new trends in technology which includes; social, cloud, mobility and big data, he also gave insights to Microsoft strategy for the future with emphasis on mobility and productivity. He said, "We would be re-inventing productivity and business processes to achieve more on the go .Technology is moving at a fast space. We live in a social world, where there are about 6.8 million devices that are out there. We communicate with these devices whether smartphones, tablets, you name it. It has become a part of our daily lives creating a platform for businesses to explore." He surmised that Microsoft's global strategy was to create more opportunities while explaining that the company's focus is to be the leadingplatform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world. Ade Ajayi, Business Group Director, Microsoft Office Division, Microsoft Nigeria in his presentation on Driving Productivity for SMEs, said Microsoft developed solutions that enable small and medium sized businesses to collaborate effectively. "Every small business really wants to grow and Microsoft is investing in technologies to enable them do this. We have a cloud environment that allows you respond to your customers regardless of where you are so you no longer have to be bound by physical environments. It is Microsoft's priority to make sure small and medium sized businesses are safe either online or offline." "The world is changing and you need to adapt to how you do business. We have solutions that allows you drive connection to your business. Office 365 enables SMEs get the competitive advantage by understanding your customers and making meaningful connections to build long-term relationships. With SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business, you can easily share documents – from invoices to orders for new materials with customers and partners.'' Speaking on Microsoft Lumia in Business, Mario Okonya, Business Sales Lead, Microsoft Mobile Device and Services explained that the world is changing into a world where people's first interaction is with their mobile device as mobile as become the new normal. He projected that 350 million people will do businesses with their mobile phones by year 2016, adding that leading businesses globally are reimagining their businesses with Microsoft business mobility solutions. ''Regardless of which Lumia device you choose, you will still get same Windows experience across all the devices. '' BidemiLadipo, Head Enterprise Marketing, Etisalat Nigeria spoke on how Etisalat and Lumia are mobilizing businesses and helping them achieve great feats through seamless online connectivity and Microsoft Office 365 offerings. Speaking on TheEpix Tablet: Affordable Productivity was Amit Sagar, Executive Director, Midcom Group, Nigeria. He said "the Epix tablet which was recently introduced brings affordable technology of Windows with all productivity tools to Nigeria". To thrill guests at the night of business unusual and give them a first-hand experiences with Lumia devices, raffle draws were held and several Lumia devices were given out to guests. On the band stand were chocolate city's duo of Nosa and Ruby who performed to the delight of the guests. | ||
| Wike restores Omeha's rights as former governor of Rivers State Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:28 AM PDT  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has formally restored all the entitlements and benefits of Sir Celestine Omehia as a former Governor of the state. Governor Wike on Thursday also formally reinstated the official portrait of Sir Celestine Omehia amongst the line up of former governors of Rivers State at the Government House, Port Harcourt Executive Council Chamber.  The governor said that the era of politics of bitterness in Rivers State was effectively over, noting that it was not right to personalise governance as was done by the immediate past administration. Responding, former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia described Thursday as the most historic day of his political career. He said that the restoration of his rights as a former goveenor indicates that his dark political days are over.  Picture 1: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike restoring former Governor Sir Celestine Omehia's Portrait as former governor among the portrait of former governors at the Executive Council Chamber of Government House, Port Harcourt  Simeon Nwakaudu, June 25, 2015. Government House, Port Harcourt. | ||
| Reality star Royce Reed exposes her ex text messages to her on instagram Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:32 AM PDT  Well, it looks like Dezmon, who is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend, is still in touch with Royce because she exposed him on instagram last night to his impending baby mama after he tried to slide into her text messages. See that after the cut...   | ||
| This guy says he looks like Mikel Obi...does he? (photos) Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:12 AM PDT | ||
| Senate sets up committee to reduce salary of Senators Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:00 AM PDT   The Senate President says two committees were set up today, one of which is the finance committee which will work on how to reduce the salaries of lawmakers. | ||
| Posted: 25 Jun 2015 09:05 AM PDT  In the Video below, she shares with us the reason for the event and what participants can expect. Studying the trend and number of Nigerian doctors and students who are interested in becoming Resident doctors in the US, she saw a big opportunity to help other young Nigerian students and doctors, and with a Pocket Presents and Business day organized event on July 4, 2015 at Four Points Hotel, Lekki, she will be able to finally achieve this dream( Full information about event hereà http://bit.ly/ In order to plan a proper event, and offer direct help to participants of the event for the next 6 months, the event sponsors are charging a token for the event with a special discounted fee available only when prospective attendees pre-pay and confirm their interest in attending the event. The event has been featured on Linda Ikeji here, TechMoran.com, UnilagOlodo.com and other Nigerian news and lifestyle platforms. More information about the event is available on Social meda, Twitter https://twitter.com/ | ||
| 2nd New York prison worker charged in connection with killers' escape Posted: 25 Jun 2015 08:56 AM PDT  Officer Gene Palmer, a veteran prison guard, gave at least one of the inmates a screwdriver and a wrench to help fix electrical breakers in the catwalk area behind their cells, an official familiar with the investigation said on Wednesday. Palmer, 57, told investigators he supervised Richard Matt and David Sweat doing the work and took the tools back before the end of his shift, the official said. Authorities have said that Matt and Sweat, who are still on the lam, used the catwalks during their elaborate escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility on June 6. The tools were found at Palmer's home after police executed a search warrant, the official added. Palmer's lawyer, Andrew Brockway, declined to comment specifically on the charges Wednesday. He said that Palmer plans to plead not guilty at a court appearance Thursday afternoon in Plattsburgh, New York.  "Mr. Palmer has been completely cooperative with the investigation," Brockway said. "He will continue to cooperate. He's a man of integrity who made some mistakes." Brockway said he intends to get his client out on bail as soon as possible so he can "take care of his ailing wife." Palmer also accepted paintings from Matt and Sweat, according to a document detailing the charges against him. After the convicts escaped, he tried to destroy evidence of the paintings, burning some of them in a fire pit at his home and burying others in nearby woods, the document said. In all, he faces three felony charges -- one count of promoting prison contraband and two counts of tampering with physical evidence -- and one misdemeanor charge of official misconduct. Palmer, who has worked at the prison for 27 years and is now on paid leave, took frozen meat embedded with smuggled tools to the inmates' cell area, Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said Wednesday.  Joyce Mitchell, a supervisor in the prison's tailor shop, smuggled the tool-laced meat through the main gate at the prison and placed it in a freezer in the tailor shop, according to Wylie. She then asked Palmer to take the meat to the inmates' cell area in the honor block, the prosecutor said. Mitchell, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of aiding the escapees, admitted to putting hacksaw blades and drill bits into a hunk of hamburger meat, according to Wylie. Palmer could have put the meat through a metal detector but he didn't, which was a violation of prison policy, the prosecutor said. Mitchell, 51, did not have access to the cells, which is why she needed Palmer to hand it off, according to Wylie. Mitchell's lawyer, Steve Johnston, declined Wednesday to comment on what his client might have admitted to, saying he didn't want to be "in a position of harming her plea-bargaining opportunities." Brockway has said Palmer was unaware there was contraband in the meat.  "He understands that he made a mistake with the whole meat fiasco," he said. The meat incident wasn't specifically mentioned Wednesday in the document detailing the charges against Palmer. The prison guard's arrest came as more than a dozen investigators from the New York State Inspector General's office arrived at the prison to investigate possible breaches of security protocols that allowed Matt and Sweat to escape, a state law enforcement official said. As officials try to figure out what went wrong at the prison, hundreds of law enforcement officers are still rummaging through dense woodland surrounding a burglarized cabin where the fugitives are believed to have been sighted Saturday and where traces of their DNA were found, according to investigators. The 75-square-mile primary search area is located roughly 20 miles west of the prison. The sprawling manhunt has now stretched into its 20th day -- long enough for both escapees to spend their birthdays on the run. Sweat turned 35 on June 14, while Matt hit 49 on Thursday, according to the dates of birth for the two men provided by the U.S. Marshals Service. State forest rangers describe the terrain where the search is now focused as treacherous, not just for the escapees but for police and other searchers, too. "The area is heavily forested. The undergrowth is thick," said Capt. John Strife. "The vegetation is a combination of trees, saplings, and brush." Source: CNN | ||
| Pres. Obama to host Pres. Buhari at the White House on July 20th Posted: 25 Jun 2015 08:55 AM PDT  On Monday, July 20, President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House. The visit will underscore the United States' longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria's new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power. President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Buhari our many shared priorities including U.S.-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram, as well as Nigeria's efforts to advance important economic and political reforms that will help unlock its full potential as a regional and global leader. In addition to hosting President Buhari at the White House, the United States will welcome President Buhari's senior advisors for consultations with U.S. counterparts and other events aimed at building on the strong U.S.-Nigeria relationship. | ||
| Why Reps exchanged blows during today’s plenary – Hon. Daura Posted: 25 Jun 2015 08:53 AM PDT  "We are here on behalf of our colleagues of the APC House Caucus to explain to you the unfortunate occurrence during today's plenary session. The action that occurred inside the chamber of the House of Representatives was in reaction to the illegal and unconstitutional action taken by Speaker Yakubu Dogara of the House of Representatives, an action in his usual tradition of total disregard to the wishes of the majority members of the APC Caucus, the Party itself and the spirit of the Party. We are aware of a letter sent by our Party, APC, dated 23rd June 2015, conveying the approval of the party's principal officers vis a vis the APC House Leader, the APC Chief Whip, the APC Deputy House Leader and the APC Deputy Chief Whip for the House of Representatives. This action of the party and the APC House Caucus is in compliance with the Nigerian Constitution, the House rules and parliamentary tradition, practices and precedents in Nigeria and all over the World. But to our surprise and in breach of our privilege and rights as contained in the Constitution and extant House Rules, Mr. Speaker refused to read the letter from our party. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker are not Party Principal Officers but are House of Representatives Presiding Officers and by precedent and practice are expected to provide a level playing ground for all members, while the Party Principal Officers are supposed to be the main advocates for their individual party positions. The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives are elected by all members of the House of Representatives irrespective of party affiliation and it is also possible under our extant rules for a Speaker and his Deputy to be elected from a minority/opposition party in the National Assembly. Therefore, Speaker Yakubu Dogara of the House of Representatives cannot under extant laws and House rules appoint, choose, select, dictate or even provide guidance on how Party Principal Officers emerge or are elected or selected. That responsibility and authority lies with each Party and Party's Caucus members in the House. If I may ask, is Speaker Yakubu Dogara empowered to do that for the PDP House Caucus? This action by Speaker Yakubu Dogara cannot and will not be allowed to stand as it will set a dangerous precedent in our parliamentary practice as it will give the Speaker the right and authority to appoint, choose, select, dictate or even provide guidance on how Principal Officers emerge or are elected or selected by the Majority and Minority Parties in the House of Representatives. This action is capable of truncating our democracy. As for the claim being made that a particular zone should not be allowed to produce more than one Principal Officer, we say this with all sense of decorum, that this claim is absolute rubbish. Precedences were set in the 6th & 7th Assemblies where a single zone, the North-West, produced two and three Principal Officers, respectively. We, the loyal and disciplined majority APC Caucus in the House of Representatives are fully committed in ensuring that our party's and President Muhammadu Buhari's manifesto, agenda and positions prevail despite the efforts and shenanigans of the opposition party(s) and the few disloyal and undisciplined APC party members in the House of Representatives. We are determined in our efforts to utilise all legislative strategies available to us, so as to ensure the compliance with due process and democratic norms and values. We shall persevere, come rain come shine! We the loyal and disciplined majority APC Caucus in the House of Representatives and the All Progressives Congress have dished out enough of the carrots, it's time to crack the whip so as to ensure party discipline and maintain order. Dare I say, we rode to power on the platform of the party, the party is supreme and thus no one is above the party. "God Bless the All Progressives Congress. "God Bless The House of Representatives. "God Bless Nigeria. | ||
| MTO swears Nicki Minaj is pregnant...lol (photos) Posted: 25 Jun 2015 08:49 AM PDT   "MediaTakeOut.com has some great news for you guys - Nicki Minaj is pregnant. This is not rumor..it's fact! How do we know? Well Nicki and Meek Mill are going on tour this summer, they'll be performing at dozens of venues around the country. We're told that Nicki's tour manager just called up a bunch of venues and told them that no oneis allowed to smoke cigarettes or weed anywhere near the hip hop barbie. We're also told that MEEK's people are sending THE SAME MESSAGES to all the clubs they plan on making appearances too. And check out the pics of Nicki at the airport yesterday. Looks to us like she's HIDING SOMETHING THERE . . .   | ||
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| #Youarebetteroffalone! Toke Makinwa talks staying single instead of being in a bad relationship Posted: 25 Jun 2015 07:37 AM PDT In her new Vlog which she released today, Toke Makinwa says you are better off alone than staying with a man who makes you unhappy! Watch... | ||
| Gunmen kidnap Argentanian national in Niger state Posted: 25 Jun 2015 07:25 AM PDT  Niger state police commissioner, Olusola Amore, while confirming the incident said "We normally provide protection for all foreigners working on farms and elsewhere in the state but he (Menendez) chose to travel alone on the bad road without police protection and they kidnapped him." he said At least 10 patrol vans and a special anti-kidnapping team have been deployed to rescue him. | ||
| Soldier attacks and beats up BRT driver in Lagos...(Photos) Posted: 25 Jun 2015 07:24 AM PDT   The soldier pictured above allegedly assaulted a BRT driver (also pictured) somewhere along Iyana Ipaja. Pictures were taken by bystanders as the soldier beat up the public servant & tore his top before others intervened. Reasons for his disgraceful action were not stated. More photos after the cut...    | ||
| Photos: Serena Williams named as the Chief Sporting Officer for Aston Martin Posted: 25 Jun 2015 06:58 AM PDT  | ||
| According to X: DJ Xclusive’s Anticipated Debut Album Unveiled! Posted: 25 Jun 2015 08:34 AM PDT   In keeping with what music lovers have come to expect from him, According to X is a gloriously packaged audio buffet which promises to be a real treat for the listening public. The 21-track album features the cream of African music royalty, with names such as 2 Face Idibia, Cassper Nyovest, Timaya, Terry G, Wizkid, D'Prince, Phyno, Olamide, Sarkodie, Banky W, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Patoranking, Skales, Burna Boy, Ice Prince, among others, expertly delivering Xclusive's grand manifesto for taking over the industry.  According to X; produced by some of the industry's finest such as MasterKraft, Don Jazzy, Spellz, Del B & Pheelz is set to hit the streets and will be available nationwide from Monday June 29, 2015, but will be preceded – in Xclusive's signature grand style – by an album release party this Saturday, June 27, 2015, where guests will be thrilled to live performances from music heavyweights including Wizkid, Olamide, Phyno, Patoranking, Seyi Shay, Reekado Banks, Terry G, Niyola, Ajebutter, KCee, Cynthia Morgan, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Humility, DJ Sose, DJ Spinall, DJ Obi, and many more. Don't be left out, get on the Xclusive train! #AccordingToX |
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