Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog

Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog


Photos from the accident at Delabo Junction close to Ilishan

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 01:02 PM PDT

The accident happened this evening on the Shagamu-Benin express road at Delabo Junction. A tanker carrying diesel and coming from Shagamu lost control, crossed the road to the other side & a Nissan pathfinder SUV ran into it. People risked their lives by scooping diesel from the tanker. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Queeneth Awukam emerges Cross River Most Beautiful Girl

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 12:49 PM PDT

The pageant organized by an individual that continues to stand out is the prestigious Cross River Most Beautiful Girl, an event organized by former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Isabella Agbor Ayuk under her Belle'Sabel Grooming Agency (BGA) in collaboration with SilverBird Group. 

 
After it debut in 2014 with her pioneer queen being Prosper Achu Ayuk, CRMBG has continued to soar in lips and bounds as the sole platform for the selection of the teaming beauties from Cross River for a true Cross River representation at the MBGN event; and it should not be forgotten in a hurry that being the first state pageant to be given consent by Silver Bird Group to craft its event after MBGN.


The event as produced by pageant specialist, Joe Esse considering the theme "The Year of The Goddess'' did not only step up its game in every aspect of its organization but went further to consider four more main extra mouth watery crowns, a rare opportunity for more pageants to exploit the platform provided for them by CRMBG to impact on society and to soar to greater heights in their career; and so the four extra titles include CRMBG Culture and Heritage, CRMBG Tourism, CRMBG Face of Belle'Sabel and CRMBG Ambassador of the year. 


For this year's edition of CRMBG holding at the Cultural Centre Main Bowl, Calabar, the contestant representing Ikom Local Government Area, Queeneth Onyoduma Awukam, age 20, swept resounding victory over 17 other contestants representing the other local government areas of Cross River and she will represent Crossed River State in the MBGN pageant 2015.
Following the line-up of victory was pageant representing Yala Local Government Area, Mercy Lagele Egede, 20 who clinched 1st Runner-Up to earn CRMBG Tourism title for the year 2015 and will represent Cross River State at the Queen of Aso Nigeria 2015 pageant. Miss Abi, Mary Odere, 23 emerged 2nd Runner-Up to covet CRMBG Culture and Heritage alongside Miss Amity 2015; Miss Obubra, Blessing Unyin Ngbe, 20 carted CRMBG Ambassador; while Miss Akpabuyo, Stephanie Uta Garrick, 21 took home the best traditional costume to earn her the title of CRMBG Face of Belle'Sabel 2015.
Miss Obudu, Joy Onenu Ajie, 20 was awarded Miss Photogenic title.

The three statutory pet projects of CRMBG, namely, campaign against typhoid fever, malaria parasite, assisting the less privileged and otherwise vulnerable women and youths of society in the areas of small and medium enterprise (SME) development.

The event registered exclusive performances by Patoranking, Robert Ekpo and with a blue-carpet interview by entertainment researcher and writer, Obaji Akpet while the event proper was anchored by the award winning Silverbird TV personality, Anthony Abraham and talk show goddess, Diana-Mary Owan.

Personalities at the event include the speaker of Cross River House of Assembly (CRHA), Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebor; former Chief of staff to Cross River Government, Dr. Alex Ogbona; reigning Mr. Nigeria, Emmanuel Ikubese; ex-Miss Universe Ghana, Gifty Oforie; ex- MBGN Universe, Damiete Charles-Granville; former Miss Valentine Nigeria and CEO of Rekiato Fashion, Mariam Elisha; former Miss Akwa Ibom, Ema Ime Ntia; CEO Temptaton Fashion World, Amanda Esame Ikanni; CEO Zaga House Fashion, David Ofuka among others.

Oh wow! Giant Monkey shot dead in Ogun State today (photos)

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 12:28 PM PDT

A LIB reader sent in these photos. This giant Monkey was killed in his area in Oru, Ago Iwoye, in Ogun state this morning. The Monkey had been in town since yesterday, eating peoples life stock. It was shot in the head today. See more photos after the cut...



Kanye West to appear on Caitlyn Jenner's reality show

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 12:27 PM PDT

E! News has confirmed that Kanye West will make an appearance on the season premier of Caitlyn Jenner's new reality show 'I Am Cait…' this Sunday. Kanye will make an appearance while visiting Caitlyn with his wife, Kim. After the visit, Caitlyn admits,

"Kanye and I have never really been very close but I love his open mindedness and I love how he has helped Kim come to grips with what's going on."

Photos: Parents, others locked out of Jamb Office today

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 12:03 PM PDT

Parents reportedly stranded at JAMB office gate this morning. According to the person who shared these pictures, the protesting parents were told to go back to Unilag to make their complaints. The high Unilag cut off mark has been giving students and parents nightmares. Pic credit @freesleeves

FFK shares cute pic with his fiancee, Precious, and a cute lil boy

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 10:48 AM PDT

He shared the photo on Twitter and wrote "My son". That lil man is cute for days!

Vino Bellz - Nyem Ife (Prod By Masterkraft)

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 10:38 AM PDT

G29Music Presents Nyem Ife by Vino Bellz. Vino Bellz teams up with one of Nigeria best music Producer Masterkraft on the song tiltled Nyem Ife. Nyem Ife is a club move song that will get you all moving. DJs would love this banger. Vino Bellz in London shooting the video, waste no time and hit the download key and enjoy after the cut...

Pres. Buhari says he won't treat people who didn't vote for him equally with those who voted for him

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 10:50 AM PDT

He did say this during a Q&A in the US yesterday. Asked by a white journalist how he intended to deal with issues in the Niger Delta, particularly Amnesty, bunkering and inclusive development, president Buhari said;
"(Going by election results), constituencies that gave me 97% can not in all honesty be treated, on some issues, with constituencies that gave me 5%. I think these are political realities. While, certainly there will be justice for everybody but the people who voted, and made their votes count, they must feel the government has appreciated the effort they put in putting the government in place. I think this is really fair." Watch the video after the cut...

Don Jazzy and Davido bet N5m on a Game of Fifa, winner takes all

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 09:31 AM PDT

The two music stars bet over a game of Fifa 15. Davido first struck by making a bet of $10,000 but Don Jazzy upped the game by raising the bar to N5million. See the rest of the tweets after the cut


Photos from actors Mimi Orjiekwe & Charles Pius's wedding...

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 09:28 AM PDT

Actress Mimi Orjiekwe got married traditionally to fellow actor, Charles Pius on July 18th. See some pics from their big day. Mike Ezuronye and others graced the event. More after the cut...



Taylor Swift apologizes to Nicki Minaj

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 09:20 AM PDT

I think you were being called out, boo! Lol. But nice of her to apologize for starting the Drama

Wale Tinubu denies being dissed by President Buhari in the US

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 09:31 AM PDT

According to sources close to the CEO of Oando, Wale Tinubu, he was not dissed by Pres. Buhari at the Corporate Council of Africa dinner in Washington DC this week contrary to reports in the media that he was. In the video from the dinner that has since been released, President Buhari expressed his lack of surprise at seeing Wale Tinubu. What the president said below..
"I'm not surprised to meet the Chief Executive of Oando here. He is a very close friend of my big friend, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I'm talking about the Chief Executive of Oando, Wale Tinubu who is here. I am not surprised to meet him. But I was surprised to meet the Chief Executive of Zenith Bank; maybe he was brought by the Governor of the Central Bank." Click here to watch video after the cut...

Meek Mill apologizes to Nicki Minaj for dissing her BFF, Drake

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 01:05 PM PDT

During their performance on stage in Virginia last night, Meek Mill apologized to his girlfriend Nicki Minaj for dissing her good friend, Drake but still didn't back off from his accusation that Drake doesn't write his own lyrics...
"I want to give a special apology shout out to Nicki Minaj for my crazy ass going crazy on Twitter. Don't get it twisted I was just upset as a fan…that a nigga gave me a verse they ain't write…Shout out to Drake. Let him be great in all the muthafuckin' lanes he great in but I'm gone still be the realist nigga in this b*tch." he said

Photos: Ex MBGN queen, Fiona Amuzie graduates from UK Uni

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 08:29 AM PDT

Ex MBGN queen, Fiona graduated from Coventry University, UK yesterday July 22. Congrats to her.


See the wedding cake a LIB reader ordered, see what she received

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 08:10 AM PDT

Left is the wedding cake the LIB reader ordered and right is what she got. Her story below...
"I had my wedding last month and I paid my neighbour to bake my wedding cake, and gave her a photo of what I wanted. But I was disappointed when I saw the cake, and this was just a day to my wedding..and up till now the woman is carrying long face for me because I told her she didn't give me what I wanted, and told her I can't use the cake she made. As luck will have, my friends got me a better cake & my wedding went smoothly

Check out these throwback photos of Pete Edochie and Davido

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 08:00 AM PDT

Wow! He was a very handsome man. See a throwback pic of Davido after the cut...



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Posted: 23 Jul 2015 07:53 AM PDT

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Photos: VP Osinbajo, state governors at the National Economic Council meeting today

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 07:53 AM PDT

Some photos from the National Economic Council meeting chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Aso Rock today July 23rd. More photos after the cut...



Epic tweet of the day

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 07:29 AM PDT

Kenyans are not happy about being described as a terrorist hotbed and have been hitting CNN all day. Meanwhile Kenya's Interior Minister, Joseph Nkaisserry has asked CNN to apologize for the comment. He said this during a press briefing this morning
"Kenya like any other country in the world is at the risk of terror attacks, the attacks do not turn it into a hotbed. Kenya is not a terror hotbed as portrayed by CNN. I urge Kenyans to treat the CNN report with the contempt it deserves. If CNN is civilized enough, they should apologise" he said

Davido reacts to Basketmouth's MAMAs shade

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 07:24 AM PDT

During a stand up performance this week, Basketmouth said he found it strange that Davido beat Wizkid in the Best Male category at the MAMAs. Davido reacted on Twitter today by posting a poster of Basket's MAMAs nomination and writing that the ace comedian will always be a real n**ga

Safaree comes for Nicki Minaj's neck

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 06:58 AM PDT

Nicki and Safaree are still in love, otherwise why are they so concerned about what the other is doing and constantly fighting on social media? So this latest drama started after Nicki Minaj tweeted about 'someone' contacting her and Meek knowing all about it. Well, last night, Safaree let the truth be known, claiming that she's the one still contacting him. See their tweets after the cut...




Safaree's sister also claimed Nicki was still calling Safaree

MoneyGram partners Access Bank to launch Big Splash promo

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 06:38 AM PDT

MoneyGram, in conjunction with Access Bank, has launched a special consumer promo tagged Access Bank MoneyGram Big Splash Promo to reward customers who undertake receive transactions at all branches of the bank between July and December this year.

With a star prize of a Hyundai i1o, the promo also offers other mouth watering prizes such as 32" LED TVs, DVD Players and Blenders. Thousands of various instant gifts during transactions are also part of the goodies to be won.

Speaking during the flag off of the promo in Lagos, Alex  Hoffman, Executive Vice President, MoneyGram, said the initiative was borne out of the desire to appreciate the loyalty of Nigerians, home and abroad, to the MoneyGram brand as a dependable platform for sending and receiving money.

 According to him, "With this initiative, Access Bank and MoneyGram will bring the magic into remittance services. This is what Access and MoneyGram do together which is aimed at bringing people closer. MoneyGram and Access Bank help people bring their family together. Aside that, we can also imagine the impact of our collaboration on future development in the area of new technology".

Also speaking, the Executive Director, Access Bank, Mr. Victor Etuokwu said the initiative was introduced to assist and encourage Nigerians living abroad to support their families in Nigeria.

According to him, "This is an initiative for our brothers and sisters in the Diasporas who want to send money home to their loved ones to do so in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. It is also a reassurance to those who receive funds to get such sent to them via the MoneyGram platform so that they can win fantastic prizes aside from the guaranteed peace of mind MoneyGram and Access Bank gives".

Okada riders protest in Akure (photos)

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 06:26 AM PDT

Happening right now in the City of Akure, Ondo State. Motorcycle riders popularly known as Okada are protesting right in front of the Governor's Office saying Governor Mimiko imposed on them to pay N6000 for commercial number plates and anyone who defaults will face the wrath of the law and their Okada will be seized and taken to the office of the Task Force put in place by the Mimiko.

The protest has paralyzed activity in the city. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Children seen hanging on the back of a moving van

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 05:51 AM PDT

Kids seen hanging on the back of a moving van along Iga, Olamaboro, Kogi-Abuja road in Kogi state.

Police warn on individuals/corporate bodies on hiring illegal police guards

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 05:42 AM PDT

Press statement from the police  below...
It has come to the notice of the Police High Command that some corporate bodies and individuals have taken the illegal route of hiring police personnel for their services. A recent case is that of an oil services company that hired a dismissed Police Officer, who in turn procured miscreants, dressed them in what looked like Police uniform and armed them to serve the company.
It is the duty of the Nigeria Police Force to warn the public of the dangers inherent in this unlawful practice. The Special Protection Unit of the Force is available and equipped to meet the special protection needs of corporate bodies and individuals. Those interested are to route their application to the Inspector-General of Police for approval.

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