Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog

Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog


Ben Murray-Bruce reacts to reports that CBN is illegally recruiting the children of the rich

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 01:23 PM PDT

According to Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, all those indicted in the illegal recruitment exercise in the Central Bank of Nigeria should be investigated and punished.
 
CBN was recently accused of carrying out secret recruitment exercise where the children of top members of the society were secretly recruited into the apex bank's workforce.

Photo: See the cheeky message police left for dealers after they found their drugs stash

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 01:16 PM PDT

Camden Town police officers confiscated a dealer's stash and left him a cheeky message. The hole was found containing two bags of drugs worth $40k. Police sergeant Paul Taylor said officers left the note after sniffing out the stash by the Grand Union canal on Wednesday.
 
"Drugs found by the team today in the dealers' latest sneaky hidey. Found by PC 'Sniffer' Simmond's snout."

On a slip of paper that bears a Metropolitan Police Service header, they wrote: "Unlucky"

Source: @MPSCamdenTnCSgt

John Fashanu, others at the official launch of Spar Store in Abuja (photos)

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 01:18 PM PDT

SPAR the largest chain of hypermarket stores has officially launched the new SPAR store in CEDDI Plaza Abuja, amidst fanfare and gifts galore. The Store was declared opened by Former Nigerian/English Pro Footballer and Ambassador for Sports and Tourism -John Fashanu. Also present was TV Personality Rachel Bakam and other Friends of SPAR.

Excited shoppers were ushered into the Store richly stocked with a wide array of products, ranging from Grocery, Bakery, Butchery, Fruits & Vegetables, Hot Meals, Wine & Spirits, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Consumer Electronics, Large and Small Home Appliances, Mobile Phones, Laptops & Tablets, Perfumes, Watches & Jewellery.

According to its Company's spokesperson John Goldsmith, SPAR store in Ceddi Plaza was conceived and designed to cater to the various shopping needs of the aspiring people of Abuja. The product assortment of over 12,000 items were hand-picked by SPAR to meet the various needs of all consumers. He added, "SPAR as a hypermarket brand, takes cognizance of the various kind of shopping missions and adapts its products and services in respect of Choice, Quality, Service and Value to translate the entire shopping experience into a World Class One."

Shoppers and quality enthusiasts in Abuja can now experience the goodness of fresh products, food and groceries, fantastic meals, household goods and appliances, fashion and beauty items and lots more at the most competitive prices.

SPAR is rolling out amazing offers to create the hype and excitement around the store launch. First 500 customers spending N 3000 and above are being rewarded with bag full of freebies.

Company spokesmen added, "SPAR is the only retail chain in Nigeria with Shopper Loyalty Program called SPAR Reward Card. SPAR is  family oriented and serves your every need from the moment you wake to the moment you retire to bed.''

Continuing with the legacy of product and service innovation, SPAR has recently launched Easy Monthly Installment Payment scheme under SPAR Pay Easy. Company Spokesman added that given the economic scenario, SPAR wanted to make purchase of consumer durables easy with SPAR Pay Easy Scheme. Under the Pay Easy Scheme, customers can buy consumer electronics, home appliances, laptops, mobiles, home and office furniture and have a choice of paying over Three, Six, Nine or Twelve month period. The easy payment scheme is open for any individual employed or self-employed or any business organization.

SPAR International has franchised the brand to Artee Group for Nigerian operations. SPAR Hypermarket stores with over 22,000 m2 of retail space spreading across 8 stores serves over 5 million shoppers annually. Apart from Ceddi Plaza, SPAR stores are located in Victoria Island, Lekki, Maryland Ikeja, MMA2, Abuja Wuse II and Port Harcourt.

In almost 3 Decades, Artee Group has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the fastest growing business conglomerate in Nigeria. Today, Artee Groups' business spreads from retail to real estate to shopping malls to manufacturing. With a wide portfolio of brands such as Park n Shop, SPAR, Port Harcourt Mall, Calabar Mall, Enugu Mall, Splash, Babyshop, Lifestyle under the retail space and Casade Table Water as well as Millennium Interiors under the Manufacturing space, Artee Group caters to the various needs & aspirations of Nigerian consumers.

SPAR Hypermarket is set to significantly expand nationally in the near future.  According to company sources, The MD of SPAR International, Holland Mr Tobias Wasmuht will be visiting Nigeria  on a tour of all SPAR's outlets sometime in March 2016. Hence,  large number of new stores are in the pipeline, and are in various stages of progress, right from the drawing board to brick and mortar. Very soon, places like Calabar, Enugu, Asaba, and many more cities across Nigeria will start experiencing world class shopping. Apart from new geographies, SPAR will also strengthen its presence in the existing cities of Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja.

About SPAR
SPAR in Nigeria is a part of an international retail chain originating from Holland. SPAR, a Dutch multinational retail chain has global presence in 43 countries across 4 continents with over 12,500 stores. Apart from Nigeria, SPAR boast of its presence in Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mozambique. Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe to name a few.








Photos: Former BBA housemates Nkenna Iwuagu and Geraldine Iheme reunite

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 01:13 PM PDT

Former housemates in the fourth season of Big Brother Africa, The Revolution in 2009, Nkenna Iwuagu and Geraldine Iheme reunited today in Lagos after two years. Recently engaged Geraldine shared the photos on her Instagram. See another photo after the cut...
 
 

TF? Amber Rose #FreesHerNipple in a new photo...18+

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 01:12 PM PDT

Amber Rose has shared a new photo taken in preparation for her 2016 slut walk. She captioned the photo '#freethenipple #MUVA' See the uncensored photo after the cut..

Thespian Family Theatre stages 'Itan', (The Story) this March at Muson for Easter weekend

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 01:11 PM PDT



Thespian Family Theatre & Productions (TFT) is set to bring back the exciting stage play ÌTÀN(the story), to the theatre on the 26th and 27th March 2016.

ÌTÀN is avery fascinating blend of drama, cultural and contemporary dance and music. It captures the sublime tension and misunderstanding that exists between different age generations – the millennials, in particular. It also outlines subtle modern cultural mismatches.

The play written by Ayo Jaiyesimi and directed by renowned theatre veteran, Ben Tomoloju, showcases Àsìkò ('Time' personified) who intervenesin a feud between 'old school, die-hard' village elder, Pa Latinwo and his newly discovered city, roller-coaster grandson, D-Kay. Àsìkòtakes them on a journey into the past and the future and they both discover dark secrets that make them come to terms with the fact that they need each other to survive. The play features some of Nigeria's stage favorites including Nobert Young, Sam Uquah, Nissi George, Segun Dada and Wazobia FM's 'Lolo 1'- Omotunde David amongst others.


Details of ITAN Stage play 'Easter Weekend'

Venue:AGIP Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos

Date: 26th& 27th March 2016

Time: 3:00pm & 6:00pm

Join the conversation using #ITANSTAGEPLAY on
Twitter  @thespianfamily
Email for ticket booking - info@thespianfamily.com
Visit website for more details – http://www.thespianfamilytheatre.com

Tickets available at Musoncentre Lagos, Health plus pharmacy (palms & city mall) & Naijaticketshop.com

I am no longer Psquare's Manager - Jude Okoye fires back in new tweet

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:55 PM PDT

The elder brother of singing duo, P-Square , Jude Okoye, has clarified that he's no longer the group's manager...

Rihanna stuns on the cover of US Vogue Magazine's April issue

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:54 PM PDT

The Pop Star was unveiled today as Vogue's April 2016 cover star. She discusses music, fashion & more. See more photos from the inside spread after the cut...

Photos: President Buhari receives Letter of Credence from Bulgaria, Australia, others

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:51 PM PDT

President Buhari received Letters of Credence from Ambassador designates of Bulgaria, H.E Mr. Vesslin Blagoer Delcher, Australia, Mr Paul Lehmann, Sierra Leone, H.E Hajia AfsatuOlayinka Ebiso-Kabba and Iceland, H.E. Mr Thordur Aegir Oskarsson, on Thursday at the Statehouse in Abuja. More photos after the cut..

Countdown to the Etisalat Prize For Literature Grand Finale: 2 Days To Go

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:49 PM PDT

Are you ready for the winner of the third edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature? Our international guests are still arriving to Lagos ahead of the Etisalat Prize for Literature Grand Finale event on Saturday 19th of March 2016.
 
Authors of our 2016 shortlisted books The Story of Anna P, as Told by Herself by Penny Busetto (SA), Tram 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujila (DRC) and What Will People Say? by Rehana Rossouw (SA), are gearing up to host our highly anticipated book reading at Four Points by Sheraton hotel today. 

The book reading is sure to delight our guests as our authors answer questions, take selfies and give insights as they talk about the motivation behind their now famous novels, book reading culture and writing in Africa.
Have you read the books yet?  Can you predict who would win?
Join the conversation using the hashtag #EtisalatPrize2015 #EtisalatPrizeForLiterature
Visit prize.etisalat.com.ng for more information.

Guess who?

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:44 PM PDT

Anyone recognize the popular actor?

Terrible Accident On Iyana-Oworo Bridge In Lagos

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:43 PM PDT

A tragic accident involving a trailer and other Motorists happened on Iyana-Iworo Oworo bridge in Lagos. There are reported casualties but a specific number hasn't been ascertained yet. More photos after the cut...





Photo Credit: @Laolet @FrankAdek & @NewsBytesNow

Kris Jenner shares birthday message to her son Rob via Instagram, but he's busy celebrating with his girl & her son

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:42 PM PDT

Rob's mother Kris Jenner shared a heartfelt message to him via Instagram today. On the other hand, Rob Kardashian spent the eve of his 29th birthday with girlfriend Blac Chyna and her three-year-old son King Cairo. Clearly having a blast, he hopped on some of the rides with his new family at Legoland, California. Anyone notice how Happy he looks now? Lol. See the photos after the cut...



First ever Burlesque show live in Lagos

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:33 PM PDT

The city of Lagos is set to experience the first ever Burlesque show this March at "The Spice Route Burlesque Party". The nouveau party concept is a vintage inspired style that perfectly blends Broadway burlesque show with comedy. Performing the famous Broadway musical "Cell Block Tango" at Spice Route this March, will be a cast of highly entertaining and unique variety of professional female dance-performers.

"We are pleased to welcome you to The SPICE ROUTE BURLESQUE PARTY produced and choreographed by Seal Kamson. The party will host Lagos's finest celebrities and socialites.

It promises to be a night of excitement and great fun"'

Red Carpet: 10:00pm (featuring Moet) Venue: Spice Route Date: Friday, 25th March 2016.

For table bookings, kindly contact 01- 9037777 & 08080208080 Media Enquires and Information Seal Kamson 08187600000

See what Lil Kesh got to celebrate his birthday today (photo)

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:28 PM PDT

Music artist Lil Kesh is celebrating his birthday today and he shared a photo of the new luxury ride he got as a birthday gift for himself. He posted the photo on Instagram and wrote, "#Yagi for you guys and this for me.  Gift to myself . Thank you lord for the ride. New  age new whip #MrMeYagi"

Photos: The new Olori of Ife steps out for an event with the Ooni of Ife

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:38 PM PDT

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi & his Olori, Wuraola Zynab Otiti stepped out today for the very first time since their Wedding & Thanksgiving ceremony. The Royal Couple attended the first matriculation ceremony of the Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun state. More photos as you continue.






Media Aide to the Governor of Osun: @MrAfobaje shared the photo

Study for your dream career in the U.S. and Australia

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:20 PM PDT

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Rihanna almost nude in sheer robe as she shoots a video for her single

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:19 PM PDT


Despite working on her 72-date world tour, Rihanna found time to fit in a shoot for the music video for her second single from new album ANTI on Wednesday going nearly nude under a sheer robe and holding a gun. More photos after the cut...



Apply for a Master’s Degree Programme from the University of South Wales, UK through UNICAF’s Scholarship Programme

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:17 PM PDT

UNICAF Scholarship programme is a unique partial scholarship programme for Africans domicile in Africa, with the intention to engage in a continuing higher education programme, and still combine this with work and other personal objectives and activities.
UNICAF is already in partnership with renowned UK and US institutions like the University of South Wales, UK, Marymount California University, USA, and the University of Nicosia, Europe. Students can choose either of these institutions while applying, and the application can be done by visiting www.unicaf.org/Nigeria/Scholarships


Currently, thousands of Africans are already enrolled into various programmes ofin these institutions through UNICAF, and are benefiting from the scholarship scheme. The programme is a partial scholarship usually between 50% - 80% off the total tuition fee. Students applying for any of the Master Degree programmes will also enjoy total flexibility of payment, which can be spread across the period of study. 
 

More than 6000 students have already taken advantage of the UNICAF scholarships enjoying up to 80% reduction in fees. UNICAF has offered more than $35 million worth of scholarships and plans to offer more in the near future.
As at present, some of the programmes offered by UNICAF include:
·         MBA – Master in Business Administration (University of South Wales, UK.)
·         MBA – Master in Business Administration (University of Nicosia, Europe)
·         M.Ed – Master in Education (University of South Wales, UK.)
·         M.Ed – Master in Education (University of Nicosia, Europe)
·         MA Education (University of South Wales, UK.)
·         BA (HONS) – Business Studies: A top-up degree (University of South Wales, UK.)
·         MSc Business Psychology (University of South Wales, UK.)
·         Master of Business Administration (Marymount California University, USA.)

Students can apply for any of the programme of interest by visiting

Photo: Man who allegedly used his son for ritual found dead in a well in Ghana

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:00 PM PDT

A man in Asokore community in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua, Ghana suspected to be involved in money rituals has been found dead in a well.

The body of Eric Boakye was discovered in the well after several hours of manhunt. The deceased, 22, was alleged to have used his late son for money rituals but failed. According to residents, he was subsequently struck by a strange ailment that saw his body peeling off and decomposing. His family reportedly abandoned him.

 
Starr News' Kojo Ansah reports that hundreds trooped to the community on Thursday morning, March 17 to watch the body of the deceased brought out of the well, after news of his demise went viral.

Source:Ghana/StarrFM

Economic Empowerment in a Challenged Economy

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 12:00 PM PDT

In spite of the gloomy economic climate in Nigeria and negative forecasts for 2016, several millionaires are being made and businesses are expanding. What are the strategies that are making this happen? Be Empowered at The RoundTable Lagos - March Edition 

 
The Roundtable Lagos is an economic empowerment, business development and networking forum specifically aimed at supporting businesses in the Lagos environs to attain revenue growth and expansion, maximize available business opportunities and break new frontiers. This is accomplished by providing market intelligence, business ideas, growth techniques and business etiquette that assist business owners and their staff to grow their enterprise, all for free.

The RoundTable Lagos is powered by Church4Real, a model parish of Church of God Mission International (CGMi). Experts and facilitators at all sessions of The RoundTable Lagos are sourced from the banking and finance sectors, government agencies, seasoned trade experts, motivational speakers and life coaches, who draw from their wealth of experience and technical know-how, to provide insightful business knowledge, with easy to follow strategies, for business growth and development.

The next edition of The RoundTable Lagos holds this Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 9:00am at The Real Place, 3 Afisman Drive, Anifowoshe, by Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos.

 

Theme:

Economic Empowerment in a Challenged Economy

 

Faculty:

·        Akin Afere (Alder Consulting)

Topic: "Economic projections for Nigeria in 2016: The hidden business opportunities"

 

·        Steve Harris (renowned motivational speaker)

Topic: "Unleashing the giant in you"

 

·        Dr. Chidi Okpaluba

Topic: "How to start and grow a thriving business!"

 

Registration: FREE at www.theroundtablelagos.com/register

 

Join the conversation on twitter #TheRoundTableLagos

 

For further information visit www.theroundtablelagos.com or call 09085574642.

Oh no! Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry reportedly fighting

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 11:51 AM PDT

Oprah and Tyler Perry have been friends for years and he only shows his programmes on her OWN channel but now insiders claim the bffs are bumping heads and no longer friends...

From The Daily Mail  
Things grew tense with the pair late last summer when 62-year-old Winfrey suggested Perry hire some additional script writers to help develop his shows, particularly the top-rated drama The Have and the Have Nots.
She shared with him research from focus groups and the general consensus from executives at the company was that the writing could be 'improved significantly.'
'That's when Oprah finally got to see a side of Tyler she hadn't experienced yet. He resisted her feedback, the same way he resists the feedback of critics and media people who chastise his work, and became extremely defensive with her.
'He told her, "Aren't the shows delivering ratings for the network? Well, then let me do what I do and you can keep your focus group research to yourself",' reveals the source.
The professional squabble caused the two to stop communicating as much personally.
'Gone were the days of them having long phone conversations and texting late into the night.'
But things went from bad to worse when Winfrey caught wind of a feature story on Perry in the December 28, 2015 issue of New York Magazine. With a headline that read: 'The Brand Keeping Oprah in Business.'
Winfrey was outraged by the narrative presented in the article, especially because she conceded to be interviewed for the piece.
'She knows Tyler is a micromanaging control freak and she felt that he was aware of the story's title and didn't make sure it was killed.
'She believed it was done in spite and has told Gayle and her other close friends, she's putting space between she and Tyler,' says the source.
During the 2015 Christmas holiday, Winfrey took her longtime boyfriend Stedman Graham, best friend Gayle King and her two children, Hollywood director Ava DuVernay, actor David Oyelowo and his wife and children - along with her niece for a vacation together in Fiji.
However, absent from the trip was her regular vacation buddy, Perry.
'She just didn't want him there. She is not happy with the place their friendship is in and decided she didn't want any awkward moments on vacation,' the source says.
'Perry did however have a massive bouquet of flowers delivered to their residence in Fiji on Gayle's birthday.'
During press rounds to promote the new season of The Have and the Have Nots in New York earlier this month, Perry told attendees at a private press dinner: 'I need to clear up that New York Magazine headline.
'I'm not keeping Oprah in business. She was in business long before I was even doing I am doing and she was success before I was working in entertainment, so I just needed to say that.'

2 soldiers killed by political thugs in Rivers state

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 11:44 AM PDT

The political crisis in Rivers state took a new dimension this morning as two soldiers were killed during a gun battle with some political thugs at Abonemma, Akukutoru LGA of Rivers State.

According to the assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 2nd Brigade stationed in Port Harcourt, Eli Lazarus, the soldiers were killed while patrolling the area.

Nigerian lady cries out on FB, says her dad got her husband arrested because he doesn't approve of him

Posted: 17 Mar 2016 11:55 AM PDT

According to Facebook user, Nono Orji, her father had her husband arrested because he married her with the father's consent. The man is currently being held at Dolphin Estate police station though I hear the commissioner of police has gotten involved. But why are some parents like this...? See the rest of what she wrote after the cut...



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Posted: 17 Mar 2016 11:32 AM PDT

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