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Movie: Affairs of the Heart hits the Cinemas March 11

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 12:50 PM PST

The much anticipated award winning movie, Affairs of the Heart will begin screening at the prestigious Silverbird Cinemas across the country come March 11, 2016. 
 
The movie which stars Africa's leading Nollywood actors like US based Stella Damasus, Joseph Benjamin and delectable Beverly Naya amongst other Hollywood cast is set to captivate movie lovers with an outstanding storyline of love, betrayal and the power of goodwill.
 

The movie which premiered in the Atlanta sometimes recently has remained a major buzz among movie lovers in Atlanta, Georgia and other parts of the US. Since its debut showing in the US, Affairs of the Heart has garnered so many nominations at different movie awards in the Diaspora with the lead actor, Joseph Benjamin winning two amazing awards for his superlative effort.

Directed by award winning director of the soar away 30 Days in Atlanta, Robert Peters, the movie which boasts of a rich story line with in-depth interpretation by the actors is according to the lead actor Joseph Benjamin very 'educative and informative"
"Seriously it is a movie you don't want to miss. The storyline is easily relatable because it is one issue many Nigerian's and other citizens outside the country go through almost every other day. Again it is one movie that affirms the fact that goodwill indeed pays and that evil does not strife" he said.

Speaking on the technical aspect of the movie, the handsome actor assured movie goers of the best quality production. According to him "I can assure everyone that is planning on going to see the movie that you will never be disappointed. Not only that the storyline is very interesting, the picture quality is crisp and on point. The production team led by the director paid serious attention to details leaving almost no room for mistakes"

Speaking on his most memorable scene, Eric as he was known in the movie said freedom is something he has come to appreciate. Said he "…I have never been to a prison before but during that scene when Eric was taken to jail, the very moment the doors were shot behind me that moment for me was like a reality check. Eventhough it was a movie, I couldn't help but begin to appreciate freedom. It was one moment that really got to me and changed my perspective entirely.

The movie since its release in the US has won several awards which includes Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best director at the popular GIAMA Awards in the US. It also won 3 other amazing awards Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor and the NAFCA awards.
Produced by Nevada Bridge productions and Kesco Entertainment, the movie according to Neville Sajere, CEO, Nevada Bridge Productions is one production that went beyond just making a movie.

According to him "…from the moment we got the script to while we shooting, I connected with the movie and actually saw this world from another angle through the eyes of Vivienne, the lead actress. It was for me an emotional roller coaster having to bring to the fore one of the major problems encountered by many ladies and guys alike here in the US. The movie, I can assure is a must watch, one you don't want to miss.

Produced by Neville Sajere, Affairs of the Heart; a story of romance, trust, betrayal and full of intrigue is the tale of a young, pretty and rich Nigerian-American doctor, Vivienne (Stella Damasus) who visits Nigeria on a medical missionary trip. She falls in love with a handsome male nurse, Eric (Joseph Benjamin). Vivienne returns to the US and uses her influence to have Eric join her. Unknown to her, Eric has a secret that will change both their lives and test their will and character.  
With the buzz that has followed the movie since its premiere in the US, many movie lovers have been sourcing for more information on the movie from such sites like www.nevadabridgeproductions.comand on Instagram  @nevadabridgepro and also on facebook  @NevadaBridge Company.

Wendy Williams smashing in a pant suit...

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 12:44 PM PST

Wendy Williams pictured yesterday at the KEDS anniversary gala. Her complexion is amazing!




Photo: President Buhari appoints Personal Assistant on New Media

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 12:30 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Bashir Ahmad as his Personal Assistant on New Media. Ahmad, 24, from Kano State made the announcement on twitter today.
Ahmad graduated from Bayero University Kano with Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication in 2013 and was a member of the Buhari Support Organization.

He previously worked as the Online Editor for Leadership Newspaper and reporter at Rariya Hausa Newspaper, respectively.

Boko Haram not holding any Nigerian territory - Buhari

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 12:25 PM PST

President Buhari says despite the recent attacks by Boko Haram members in some parts of Borno state, the group has now been decimated to the point where they do not have a hold on any Local government area in Nigeria. Buhari said this while speaking with the visiting President of Germany, Joachim Gauck, at the statehouse today Feb 11th


 "It is a pity Boko haram welcomed you by explosions in Maiduguri that took so many lives, but I have attempted to explain in so many fora that Boko haram is not what it used to be. While they were firmly holding 14 out of 774 local governments when we came in, they are not holding any local government now. What they have resorted to is using improvised explosive devices to cause maximum casualties on soft targets as they did yesterday," he said.

Check out this £87k-a-week super yacht (photos)

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 12:24 PM PST

The yacht is 150ft behemoth and comes with three decks which houses spacious rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, a hot tub on the main deck and its furnishing is some of Italy's finest. All that fine living comes with an eye watering price tag though, it'll set you back £87K to charter it for a week and £14500 for a day. The yacht can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, including a master suite, on the lower deck and it has enough room for 7 crew members. More pics after the cut



Ibori London Trial: Nigerian/British conspiracy revealed in court - aide

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 11:59 AM PST

Below is a press statement from Ibori's media office...
Chief James Onanaefe Ibori's  defence lawyers shocked the Southwark Court, London on Wednesday 10thFebruary 2016, when they adduced evidence before Judge Tomlinson of a conspiracy between Nigeria and Britain to railroad Ibori and his associates into jail.
Mr. Tony Eluemunor, Head of Ibori Media Office, said in a press statement that that evidence was the highlight of Wednesday's court proceedings which was delayed for hours because the London Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service, suddenly turned lukewarm and refused to appear in court for the day's hearing.   A thoroughly disappointed Judge Tomlinson refused to adjourn hearing to another day but issued an order by 12.30 pm that the Prosecution should be in court by 2pm as the matter at hand, professional misconduct, dishonesty, perverting the course of justice and criminal non-disclosures, lying to the trial court and Court of Appeal, were serious and urgent.  This time, the hunters have become the hunted and Ibori's defence team were the accusers while Ibori's erstwhile accusers and prosecutors were the accused.  
 
Pointedly, two prosecutors; Sasha Wass and Esther Schutzer-Weissmann were not only at the end of finger-pointing, and have been dismissed from the Ibori case, their activities are now being challenged in court for grounds on which to upturn all the convictions – Ibori's and his associates'. In fact, all the prosecution lawyers plus the entire police officers that have represented the British Police have been dismissed from the Iboir case and all other cases stemming from it – following allegations of corruption against them; lies and deliberate misleading of the court.
 
Yet, the worst charge so far against the British prosecution came when the court resumed by 2 pm as counsel to Ibori's  former lawyer, Badresh Gohil, dropped the bombshell.  The Counsel, Mr. Kamish, stunned the court when he revealed a sinister conspiracy between Nigeria and Britain to railroad Ibori and associates into jail. He backed this up by pointing at a document signed by British and Nigerian governments agreeing that the Department for International Development will be paid 25 million Pounds Sterling from monies that will be confiscated from Ibori, before any penny is ever remitted to Nigeria. With that document in place, that Department became so aggressive as to start paying the salaries of some police investigators on the Ibori case, especially that of Dectective Constable, John McDonald.  
 
Wednesday's hearing was at the request of Ibori's lawyers for the prosecution to explain their non-compliance with court orders made to ensure fair as opposed to unfair trial. Mr. Kenneth Talbot represented Ibori while Kamish stood for Gohil.
 
The case was adjourned to 8th March 2016, to enable the Prosecution appoint new counsels as the old ones that have handled the Ibori case since the beginning have now been tainted and dropped and may be facing investigations of corruption and legal perversity.
Signed:

Tony Eluemunor
Head, Ibori Media Office

Teacher shoots dead six colleagues at school in Saudi Arabia...

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 11:55 AM PST

A teacher in southern Saudi Arabia opened fire on colleagues today, Thursday, Feb. 11, killing at least six people and wounding two.

The brief reports on the state television channel's website and Twitter account did not elaborate or offer a reason for the shooting at an education department building. It quoted an unnamed police spokesman for the information and said the suspected shooter was in custody. 

State TV posted a still photograph that showed ambulances gathered outside the building where the shooting took place in Jizan province. 
 
Mass shootings are rare in the kingdom, though Saudi Arabia has faced a series of recent attacks by ISIL militants.

Jizan, on the kingdom's southern border with Yemen, has been targeted by missiles and cross-border fire from Houthi rebels. On Tuesday, authorities said they shot down a ballistic missile targeting the city and that a police officer in the surrounding province was killed in a separate shooting incident.

In October, two people were killed and another two were wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a bank in the city of Jizan

Music star Mocheddah shares sexy photos

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 11:47 AM PST

Impeccable make-up! See more photos after the cut...




The ideals of Murtala Muhammed: 40 years on

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 11:39 AM PST

As part of activities to commemorate the demise in office of General Murtala Muhammed, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation is organizing the 2016 Annual Public Lecture in Abuja on Saturday, February 13, 2016.

This year's lecture promises to chart a road map for the Country and the Region in countering threats to National Security through engagement with representatives of national security apparatus (military and para-military), 

government officials, academia, diplomats and key stakeholders in civil society, media, the arts, commerce and industry and a cross generational audience of well meaning Nigerians. 


The lecture will take place under the distinguished chairmanship of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, President Federal Republic of Nigeria, with the theme "Regional Security and State Building: Portents and Prospects".  Keynote speakers at the commemorative public lecture are H.E. Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba, Former President of Namibia & winner of the 2015 Mo Ibrahim leadership prize and Lord David Richards, Former Chief of Defenseto the United Kingdom Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The public lecture will also draw attention to the legacy created by the late General in office, in a period that is still described today as Nigeria's finest period in international diplomacy. He was a foremost Pan-Africanist who placed Africa at the centre of Nigeria's foreign policy and mobilized support for the liberation of other African countries from apartheid, colonialism and neo-Colonialism. In Nigeria, his administration fought corruption and indiscipline, while pursuing peace and security within our borders – he was a firm believer in a peaceful and united Nigeria within an integrated and prosperous Africa.

Two other activities are also planned for Kano and Lagos.

On Friday February 12, 2016, a historic Jumaat prayer session will be said by the Emir of Kano. His Royal Highness, Muhammed Sanusi II at the Masallachin Murtala, Isa Waziri Road, Gadun Albasa, Kano, where the Late General is buried.

On the same day in Lagos, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation in partnership with the National Museum and the Ikoyi Obalende LCDA (Eti-osa LGA) will open to the public an exhibition on the life and time of the Late General Murtala Muhammed at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos. The Exhibition will be declared open by the Minister for Information and Culture, Hon. Lai Mohammed, after which guests will visit the Cenotaph of Late General Muhammed.

The Murtala Muhammed Foundation, is an organization founded on the ideals of Late General Murtala Muhammed and committed to improving the lives of Nigerians and Africans, hasled efforts to develop innovative approaches to dealing with the challenges facing the country. The foundation is therefore honored to lead these efforts.

Activities to commemorate the demise in office of General Murtala Muhammed are proudly sponsored by Lekoil, AMG Petroenergy and Asset Management Group.

'FG to handover 23,000 ghost workers and banks that connived with them to EFCC' - Finance Minister, Adeosun

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 11:38 AM PST

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun told Senate Committee on Finance that the 23,000 ghost workers discovered in the Federal Civil Service would be handed over to EFCC.

Adeosun, who made the revelation when she appeared before the committee, said banks that connived with the workers to pad the Federal government payroll are also going to be prosecuted. "We will not only sack them, we will ensure the recovery of the money they have been collecting over the years from the Federal government." she said.

Lucky male fan gets cosy with Blac Chyna in Trinidad and Tobago

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 11:30 AM PST

Blac Chyna, who is still very much in the festival spirit in Trinidad and Tobago, was the recipient of what may seem unsolicited affection from an enthusiastic male fan. See more photos after the cut...



Singer Jeremiah Gyang shares photos of his newborn baby

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 09:13 AM PST

The singer and his wife Ladi welcomed their second child few weeks ago. The adorable baby girl is named Asedaka.



Darey Presents The Love Like A Movie Experience Episode 1 (Win Free Tickets)

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 09:06 AM PST

What makes Love Like A Movie so special? As part of the build up to #LLAMNaked we've decided to take a look at some of the highlights from the previous shows. This episode features Darey's grand opening entrance at LLAM 2 from over 115 ft in the sky! Also featured is an amazing aerial acrobatic performance and appearances, from Zaina, JJC and scenes from Kelly Rowland's arrival. Watch the video after the cut...


To win tickets to Love Like A Movie 3: Naked - The Revolution, answer this simple question: What song did Darey perform with JJC at Love Like A Movie 2? (Hint: The answer is in the video) Take the quiz! Entries end on Tuesday 16th February!!

Davido shows off his very expensive new Rolex watch

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 11:25 AM PST

It's a Rolex watch. He said he has two watches...but the two watches will buy 20 cars. Yes, some people wear the cost of a Porsche car on their wrist. See his convo with fans after the cut...

Oyo state Gov's daughter, Abi Kola-Daisi shows off her expensive Chopard watch

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 08:56 AM PST

That watch is at least $50k ...I said at least! It could be double the price. Balling!

Adult film star has shocking freak accident with his eggplant (photos)

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 08:42 AM PST

According to a report by MediaTakeOut, adult film star Rico Strong was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles yesterday, after a freak accident involving his penis. Doctors say that his penis was "severely damaged" and for a time, they suspected that he might even lose it...there are pictures after the cut..

From MediaTakeOut

Here's what we know. Rico reportedly was filming a scene and wanted to be . .. . . errr . .. EXTRA PREPARED FOR IT. So we're told that Rico injected his penis with a drug called "caberjack". The medicine worked a little TOO WELL and his erection did not go down for 18 HOURS.
Rico was rushed to the hospital, where doctors had to stick needles into his penis, and slowly drain all the blood out of it. It appears like he's going to make a full recovery, but it was TOUCH AND GO for a minute. We're told that at one point, doctors even considered AMPUTATING his penis.

See the photos here and here

Please, what did they say happened to this little girl? (Graphic pic)

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 08:22 AM PST

Rariya is an Hausa news social media page and they only write in Hausa Language...and Google translate does not help me at all. This little girl died from the pics they shared on Facebook but I don't know exactly what the story is. Please read after the cut and translate for us...





Tokaib Cakes for Valentine's Day (Photos)

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 08:14 AM PST

Yes, we know. You had all sorts of pastry...you've had cakes...sponge, red velvet, chocolate, cup cakes and much more; but, have you ever had them the Tokaib way?... At Tokaib Cakes Ltd, our motto is – imagine it, we'll make it real!


You want RED velvet portraying the heart of Love, a CHOCOLATE cake portrayed like bae's dream car? Or better still, cup cakes with grandma's best bible verses?...lets Tokaib it for you!!! With us, every single baking is void of artificials to guarantee not only freshness, but a mouth watering experience.

We make cakes for all occasions however in this season of LOVE, nurture her, pamper grandma, spoil mummy...make a Tokaib statement to that special someone from our variety of sweet treats, CUSTOMIZED however you want it.

Worry no further, stop searching online; Tobaik is your one-stop solution to expressing desires the classiest way through pastry.


Call us now: 08099633076 OR 07083009640 Visit our store: 302 Muritala Muhammed Way Yaba lagos. Visit our website: http://tokaibcakesltd.com/

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Presidency releases statement announcing Buhari's resumption after short vacation

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 07:59 AM PST

Read the press statement below...
Press statement from the Presidency President Muhammadu Buhari has resumed work in Abuja after a short vacation. In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution, President Buhari has dispatched a formal notice of his resumption of duty with effect from Thursday, February 11, 2016, to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
It would be recalled that President Buhari was on vacation from February 5 to February 10, 2016.
Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) February 11, 2016

Raven-Symoné says she was pushed out of way on the red carpet for Kendall Jenner

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 07:59 AM PST

Lol. There are VIPs and there are VVIPs. According to actress and The View co-host Raven-Symoné, she was literally pushed out of the way on the red carpet at the Zoolander premier over the weekend to make way for Kendall Jenner. She told her story on an episode of The View on Tuesday. Using co-host Joy Behar to illustrate her point, she explained...

"I'm doing an interview with someone and the producer of this show - can I touch you Joy? I don't want to hurt you - and she goes like this, "Move! Move! Get Kendall! Get out of the way!"'
"Excuse me, am I tripping?"
"What happened then is I looked at her and said, "I'm sorry, I guess this tall... I guess she's more important than everyone else. That's fine but you don't have to hit me to get somebody else's interview."
"You can ask me kindly, "Excuse me, Kendall Jenner is coming. I need to interview her." And I'll wait. 'But don't slap me upside the chest. I got hit twice because this girl came behind me."

Photos: Senate President Bukola Saraki receives German President at the National Assembly

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 07:45 AM PST

The President of Germany, Joachim Gauck, visited the National Assembly, Abuja, today, February 11. According to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, their discussions was focused on ways that Nigeria and Germany can foster stronger ties and bonds, as well as collaborate on economic, security, and legislative issues.


Saraki said:
"Nigeria has much to learn from Germany, and much to gain from stronger Nigerian-German relations. In this regard, I called on the German government and the European Union to lend us their unflinching support and solidarity in order for us to fully eliminate terrorism from the West African sub region. I believe that every effort in these crucial areas is a paramount investment in the areas of regional stability, security and development"
 
 

You Can Win a Memorable Valentine Movie Experience for Two

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 07:48 AM PST

Think of it as the ultimate act of enduring love. It's just that simple. Love is the biggest motivation behind purchasing insurance. We buy it out of love for our family and the need to protect them financially. We buy it to give the heart a sense of security. 

That is why in this month of love, the Leadway Assurance Movie Club is celebrating you with a special Valentine Movie Experience for two. You can be a lucky winner! 




To participate, log on to www.leadway.com/movieclub and play the "Insuring Love" game. All you have to do is answer 5 simple questions correctly, select your preferred location and date, and stand the chance of winning a Valentine Movie Experience for two.
The Leadway Assurance Valentine Movie Experience would feature at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, tomorrow, February 12, 2016. Hurry now log on to www.leadway.com/movieclub for a chance to treat you and that special one to a movie experience and loads of other side attractions like cocktails and other freebies.
We also invite you to follow us on Twitter, @leadwayinsure Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/LeadwayAssurance and on Instagram,  @Leadwayinsure for more updates.
As you share love with your special ones this season, ensure their security for all seasons and take the smart step to protect them. Think of it as the gift that keeps on giving!
Entries for the Island close today by 11:55pm. Register now!!!
Remember, love is the motivation behind insurance. Protect the ones you love... 

Photos: Flamboyant Zimbabwean pastor buys his wife a Lamboghini as Val present

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 07:36 AM PST

Flamboyant Zimbabwean Pastor and Senior Pastor of Good News Church, Uebert Angel, reportedly bought this $US400, 000 Lamborghini sports car for his wife, Beverly, as a Valentine's Day present. Pictures released on social media show Beverly receiving keys to a Lamborghini Aventador.
 

Uebert who has over the years been accused of exploiting his church members to fund his flamboyant life style, has denied the claims, saying he did not take money from offerings in church and instead had several businesses including real estate.

Photo: Pregnant woman dies during fight with her neighbor in Lagos

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 07:33 AM PST

Police in Lagos state have arrested a hair dresser named Tawa Biodun for fighting her heavily pregnant neighbour, Esther Oluwadiya, in their compound in Ikotun, Lagos on Monday Feb. 8th. The woman who was pregnant with twins (pictured above) later died from complications from the fight...



According to PM News, the deceased was rushed to Igando General Hospital and then referred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital LUTH where she eventually died.

According to residents, trouble started when the 16 year old daughter of Biodun and the 13 year old son of the deceased started a fight in their compound. Instead of Biodun to discourage them from fighting, she reportedly told her daughter to go and dress up properly to fight Esther's son who is younger than her.

This attracted the attention of Esther who rebuked Biodun for encouraging the children to fight. This resulted in both women exchanging harsh words which led to a fight.

During the fight, Esther became unconscious and was rushed to hospitals where she eventually died.

Police officers from the Ikotun Police station were called in and Biodun was immediately arrested and detained. The matter has been transferred to the SCID at Panti for further investigation.

Meanwhile Esther's corpse has been deposited at the mortuary.

You guys won't believe who this is (photos)

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 07:22 AM PST

Absolutely doesn't look like him, does it? He's a multiple Grammy Award winning British singer...



It's Sam Smith! He's lost so much weight and grown beards...he shared the photo on instagram and worried fans asked him if he was ill...he's a shadow of his former self...


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