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- Jay Z and Solange reignite their cold war?
- Photos: Aisha Buhari commissions 572 capacity female hostel in UNIMAID
- Low Savings: Okonjo-Iweala says she didn't indict the Jonathan administration
- Former Kebbi state House of Assembly speaker dies in Autocrash
- Chibok girls: We are all very embarrased and ashamed that over 200 girls could disappear like this- Cardinal Onaiyekan
- Ladies, pick your fave! *wink*
- Fayose hails US govt, UK Telegraph reports on Buhari's witch-hunt of opposition, calls for investigation
- Chris Tucker and his look-alike son step out for some shopping!
- Maleek Berry returns with “On Fire” & “Kontrol”
- Photos: Coco Austin almost bares it all as she models her lingerie line
- Photos: Kidnappers den demolished in Abia
- Top 7 signs that you need to lose weight
- Jhene Aiko's Nigerian husband walks away from her over cheating?
- See the way Japhet Omojuwa jammed Governor Fayose..
- Oby Ezekwesili reacts to Senates proposed amendment of CCT Act
- Zoo arts C.E.O & visual artist Olumide Oladipupo speaks on art, success & more
- Photos: China develops 'first of its kind' home-grown human-like robot... a beautiful woman and it looks so real!
- BBOG co-founder, Bukky Shonibare describes Aisha Buhari's book launch on Chibok girls anniversary as 'insensitive & painful'
- Photos: Aisha Buhari visits Maiduguri
- You men need to start asking for birth certificates these days..lol
- Multi-talented Model debuts Talk Show
- Ini Edo shows off her midriff in sexy new photos
- Photos: Vice President Osinbajo arrives Delta State for assessment of gas pipelines destroyed by vandals
- 'Musicians are too self-absorbed to be good in bed' - JLo
- Photos: See the state of PHCN pole in Ojodu, Lagos
| Jay Z and Solange reignite their cold war? Posted: 15 Apr 2016 01:00 PM PDT  From OK Magazine According to an insider, Jay Z is upset with Solange over her lifestyle website SaintHeron.com! The source adds that the rapper is mainly upset over Knowles' site because he was working on a similar website idea for Bey! "Jay's extremely annoyed that no one ran this past him and ripped into Beyoncé for not telling him," the source said. "The reason he's so upset is he was drawing up plans of his own to do a similar site for Beyoncé and was asking Gwyneth Paltrow for tips." But the insider added that Jay Z's issues with the Saint Heron brand are only adding to Knowles' frustrations with her brother-in-law! "Solange is outraged that he would even think he can tell her what she can and can't do," the source said. "Poor Beyoncé is caught in the middle – she actually loves the site and had no idea Jay's plans were so similar." |
| Photos: Aisha Buhari commissions 572 capacity female hostel in UNIMAID Posted: 15 Apr 2016 12:59 PM PDT |
| Low Savings: Okonjo-Iweala says she didn't indict the Jonathan administration Posted: 15 Apr 2016 12:50 PM PDT  Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has debunked reports attributed to her in regards to how lack of political will of Goodluck Jonathan's administration negatively affected the country's savings. Below is a statement issued on Friday by her Media Adviser, Paul Nwabuikwu: Contrary to the slant given by these loud headlines, Dr Okonjo-Iweala did not indict the Jonathan administration in which she served. Rather, she was referring to what many Nigerians already know: the strong opposition by some governors to the Jonathan government's efforts to save in the Excess Crude Account and the Sovereign Wealth Fund sabotaged this important national priority. The governors' criticism of Dr Okonjo-Iweala's many calls for the country to save for the rainy day are still fresh in the minds of Nigerians. It will be recalled that this opposition culminated in the Governors taking the Jonathan government to the Supreme Court in furtherance of their position that the Federal Government had no right to "compel" them to save. Several knowledgeable persons including former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi have confirmed these facts. So the issue of Okonjo-Iweala indicting the Jonathan administration over this very public issue simply does not arise. We urge the media to always consult for clarification whenever the need arises." |
| Former Kebbi state House of Assembly speaker dies in Autocrash Posted: 15 Apr 2016 12:38 PM PDT  |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2016 12:32 PM PDT  Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja, said the Nigerian government has to carry out negotiations sooner or later to secure the release of the Chibok girls. His remarks came in the wake of the release of a video by Boko Haram purportedly showing 15 of the kidnapped schoolgirls. The Archbishop who spoke to Susy Hodges on the second anniversary of the kidnapping of the Chibok girls on Thursday April14, said he believes the government needs "to go beyond a military response" to Boko Haram if they want to rescue these girls and the thousands of other innocent civilians who are being held by the Islamic group. He revealed that there is widespread embarrassment among Nigerians on this anniversary over the continuing failure to locate and rescue the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls despite a global media campaign. "We are all very embarrassed and very ashamed that over 200 girls could disappear like this." On the positive side, the Nigerian cardinal said he has learnt that many of the people displaced from their homes by the Boko Haram militants when they overran large swathes of territory in north eastern Nigeria a couple of years ago are now returning to their villages because of recent advances by the military against the Boko Haram. He said the Islamic militants are now largely "confined to the inner areas of the forest." Asked about whether the government is likely to open negotiations to secure the release of the Chibok schoolgirls and the hundreds of other civilians seized by the Boko Hara militants, Cardinal Onaiyekan said he firmly believes that a military campaign is not the sole means of solving this problem. "There have to be negotiations sooner or later. The government needs to go beyond a military response." Cardinal Onaiyekan said given the signs that many of the Boko Haram militants are now "tired" and losing their impetus and much of the territory they once controlled, they should be encouraged to hand in their arms and seek reconciliation. |
| Ladies, pick your fave! *wink* Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:44 AM PDT  |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:43 AM PDT  Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has hailed the international community, especially the United States of America and the United Kingdom for joining lovers of democracy in Nigeria to speak out against the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Buhari's use of State security apparatus to oppress opposition.He called on the British Government to investigate the allegation of the use of British foreign aid given to Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram terrorists to fund a witch-hunt against opposition politicians with a view to preventing continuous use of fund belonging to the country wrongly. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Governor Fayose said the international community must focus attention on Nigeria under President Buhari, saying; "rights of Nigerians are now being trampled upon with impunity." In its report, the United States Department of States, accused the Nigerian police, DSS and the military of gross abuse of power which include citizens brutality, arbitrary detention,bribery among other scandals Also, the United Kingdom based Telegraph newspaper published this week that hundreds of millions of pounds of British foreign aid given to Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram terrorists was instead being used to fund a witch-hunt against opposition politicians. Governor Fayose, who is presently in Guangzhou, China to attend the 119th China Import and Export Fair otherwise known as the Canton Fair between April 14 and 19, said the United Kingdom Telegraph newspaper was right in its report that the Buhari's government was using British aid money to target his political opponents, particularly through anti corruption agencies ans the Department of State Services (DSS). He said only the international community could help prevail on President Buhari to respect the rule of law and stop ruling Nigeria like a military dictator. The governor described the United States Department of States report as another vindication of his position on the Buhari-led government's abuse of the rights of Nigerians, saying; "everything I predicted about Buhari is coming to pass and the international community must assist the country to sustain democracy." |
| Chris Tucker and his look-alike son step out for some shopping! Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:26 AM PDT |
| Maleek Berry returns with “On Fire” & “Kontrol” Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:16 AM PDT  Having now established his reputation further after the success of his smash single "For My People" featuring UK rapper Sneakbo. Maleek Berry isn't here to play games.  He returns to the scene with not one but two exhilarating songs "On Fire" and " Kontrol", both of which was written and produced by the man himself. "On Fire" which was premiered by The Fader magazine is an interesting fusion of trap and afro-pop melodies, the use of London "twang" and hints of distinct Yoruba can be heard throughout this masterpiece.  The hype, melodic record exhibits Berry showing off the impact his roots have always had on his music, with sonic and melodic influences from Nigeria and Ghana, the right formula to make you dance with "Kontrol"! DOWNLOAD/STREAM ON MTN MUSIC + : http://mpjamz.com/s/6f76df7f7 "ON FIRE" ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch? DOWNLOAD/STREAM ON MTN MUSIC + : http://mpjamz.com/s/eabcdc55e Follow Maleek Berry Twitter : http://twitter.com/MaleekBerryInstagram : @maleekberry Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ |
| Photos: Coco Austin almost bares it all as she models her lingerie line Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:10 AM PDT  '2016 I'm coming back with a vengeance,' '#personalgoals New CocoLicious Lingerie!!' 'Coming soon!! We took your suggestions & made my lingerie even hotter in the next collection! #cocolicious #candidphotos'. Another photo after the cut.  |
| Photos: Kidnappers den demolished in Abia Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:06 AM PDT       Photo credit: Abia Online |
| Top 7 signs that you need to lose weight Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:02 AM PDT  Below are some other signs that will tell you if you need to lose some weight. 1. Are your old clothes too small or very tight? If your old clothes don't fit again, that's a very obvious sign that you should think about losing weight. 2. Has your doctor told you that your blood pressure is high or that you have an elevated blood sugar level, or that your cholesterol level is no longer good? This is your body's way of alerting you that it's time to lose some weight. 3. Do you need to sit down to take your shoes off? This may not necessarily point to the fact that you are overweight though. But if you find it difficult removing your shoes even when sitting down because of an over-sized belly, then it's time to lose weight. 4. Do you have pains in your knees? That's another clear sign of overweight. The heavier you are, the more your knees and joints will suffer; and the longer you remain overweight, the more they will hurt. If you are dealing with aching knees, your weight might be the problem. 5. Do you snore? Snoring doesn't necessarily mean that you are overweight or obese, but obese people generally have a higher tendency to snore. 6. Do you have sore feet? One of the first sign that you are overweight is sore feet. Since your feet carry all the weight of your body, the more overweight you are, the more your feet will hurt. 7. Stretchmarks appearing over hips, breasts, shoulders, thighs, abdomen or buttocks are also signs of overweight. Considering the health and psychological trauma that comes with been overweight, conscious effort should therefore be put in place to lose some weight leveraging on One natural way of achieving this is through exercise. Unfortunately our fast pace of life and busy daily schedules have been a major hindrance for so many people especially as it relates to visiting the gym or exercising within the homes. This is why a natural dietary supplementation that is organic and non-toxic have been proposed as an healthy alternative to losing weight. One of such natural dietary options to losing weight is a program called Clean & FIT. This program encompasses the use of some natural dietary products in a regulated manner for just 9 days. Though this program also encourages the need to exercise, the level of exercise needed can easily be done by anyone within the house. As a matter of fact, testimonials from previous users of these products have shown an average of 5-10kg loss within just 9 days.  Beyond losing weight, this program also helps in regulating hormonal imbalance within the body, detoxification of the body system, and helping to stabilize most body functions appropriately. All in all, if any of the above illustrated conditions affects you currently, or if you know anyone in need of a proven natural weight loss option, this is the best time to lose that extra weight. For further enquiry on issues related to this article, kindly visit the website link displayed below to know more about our natural weight loss option. www.wellnessjunction.com.ng |
| Jhene Aiko's Nigerian husband walks away from her over cheating? Posted: 15 Apr 2016 09:01 AM PDT  "MediaTakeOut.com just got some blockbuster news. Newly married couple Jhene Aiko and her husband/producer Dot Da Genius have decided to Legally separate. Let's give you guys some background. Jhene Aiko and Dot Da Genius have been together for almost four years - and they were one of the happiest couples in the industry. Last year, the couple decided to make it official - and the two got married. It was like a REAL-LIFE LOVE STORY. Well earlier this year, people in Jhene's team came up with the idea of doing a JOINT ALBUM with Big Sean. They decided that they would create a publicity campaign, where Jhene was supposed to be romantically involved with Sean. The idea is that the Jhene-Big Sean relationship was supposed to be fake. At the time, MediaTakeOut.com was told, Dot Da Genius agreed to the plan but he had his reservations. Last month, Jhene and Sean's people began rolling out the PUBLICITY SCHEME - and something happened. People close to the situation believe that something may have REALLY POPPED OFF between the two artists. One insider explains, "I know it was supposed to be a fake [relationship], but I think they were really hooking up." We're told that Jhene and Sean began traveling WITHOUT Dot Da Genius, after Jhene asked Dot to stay behind and work on music. The STRAIN of the infidelity rumors were too much for Dot Da Genius pride. MediaTakeOut.com was told by a person close to Jhene, that the couple has now separated. The insider explained, "Jhene wants to stay married, it's [Dot Da Genius] that wants out." We can NOT confirm whether ANYTHING is really going on between Jhene and Big Sean. But the rumors alone (which were started by the artists) were enough to have a SERIOUS IMPACT on Jhene's marriage. It's EXTREMELY SAD to see what's happening with Jhene and Dot Da Genius. Let this be a WARNING to all these celebrities out here trying to create FAKE drama in your marriage - it ain't worth it. A marriage ain't NOTHING to be played with. |
| See the way Japhet Omojuwa jammed Governor Fayose.. Posted: 15 Apr 2016 08:51 AM PDT |
| Oby Ezekwesili reacts to Senates proposed amendment of CCT Act Posted: 15 Apr 2016 08:36 AM PDT  |
| Zoo arts C.E.O & visual artist Olumide Oladipupo speaks on art, success & more Posted: 15 Apr 2016 08:30 AM PDT  When I paint I try to show people the beautiful colours of life. I always try to show my audience that life is beautiful. I believe you could look at a painting and be healed from a sickness. Just staring at a lovely landscape or garden painting can ease the mind and ultimately the body. I am simply trying to radiate positivity through my paintings." This striking quote from Olumide Oladipupo, CEO of image zoo arts and visual artist extraordinaire gave me the chills. It actually made me realise that so many things in life are taken for granted and not much appreciation is given to the beauty God has given us as a world. The talented visual artist who has been drawing and painting as far back as when he was in junior high school said he first painted on canvas in 2015 at an art class in Houston, Texas USA, where he got an overwhelming reception from other artists. "There was something about the painting that caught the attention of everyone who saw it. I always knew I had it in me but that was the moment I realised I wanted the world to see my work," he said.So I decided to take a step back and allow my mind to explore our beautiful world through the eyes of an artist as I had a chart with Olumide who has numerous art works displayed at different exhibitions, Facebook, Instagram, konga.com the online shopping mall and on his website www.imagezooart.ng. Walking into his art room, which lit up with vibrant, eye catching, colourful paintings, brought to my memory the popular hymn 'all things bright and beautiful… the Lord God made them all'. Little wonder why Olumide says he gets his inspiration to draw and paint from everything around him. "I could be watching a movie, listening to music or just looking out of my window and something tells me to get my brush and paint and after thinking about it as a finished product, I begin to see a concluded masterpiece, then I start getting excited," he said when asked where he got his inspiration to paint from.The artist who looks up to the historic Vincent Van Gogh as his role model says "Van Gogh's story was so touching to me and he made thousands of beautiful paintings while he was alive, he only sold one in his lifetime, but after his death, he started gaining recognition and his artworks sold at auctions for millions of pounds. I like him because he painted things around him and I find myself doing the same thing. I try to travel as much as I can and I take my camera everywhere with me so I can take pictures of inspiring sights and scenes."As I watched Olumide speak so passionately about art, I could tell that it was in-born and that the young fellow remains hopeful to the acceptance of art in Nigeria. To him, his effortless work of art is a gift from God and nothing can take it from him. However, he acknowledged that interest and talent is not enough as he has improved enormously having learnt new techniques from the internet, art classes and painting with kids at schools. "I don't think art work is dying in Nigeria, it has just begun with emerging artists like me and some others trying to come up the ladder. We are just getting started, there are too many talented people in Nigeria, but there aren't enough platforms to show their work. If you take it serious you will earn more than white collar jobs. I feel people should respect artists for their time and effort. I have just started my career and I have sold over 100 pieces." "Everyone is my target audience, children, teenagers, adults, old people, black or white. I want to be able to relate with everyone. Some people don't even like art but they buy it to fill up spaces in their house, office, and hotel or to beautify their surroundings. I will keep putting my work in their faces on social Media networks, exhibitions and art lessons. "I see my signature in thousands of houses all over the world. My goal is to showcase art to a global audience so the world can see how blessed we are as a nation," he added.Reacting to how well Nigerian's accept and appreciate paintings; Olumide said people appreciate art and it is accepted in Nigeria but only a few people understand it. If you can get a loan from the bank with a piece of art then I think that is acceptance." I insisted that the young, vibrant but quiet artist give words of encouragement to others who aspire to showcase their talent in drawing and painted and here is what he had to say; "I will like other artists to keep on working hard, they should present their artworks in better ways to their audience, package them well and they will get more attention. Even if you have never sold keep on painting, you never can tell who will be interested in buying them all."As Olumide gave me some history lessons on art, its value, the meaning and importance, I couldn't help but appreciate his God given talent and needless to say what joy it was to watch nature and life depicted through talented hands. Culled from Business Day Online Business Day Online You can win one of the numerous art works on http://www.imagezooart.ng/ by following Olumide Oladipupo on Instagram via @imagezooartwork |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2016 08:28 AM PDT  China's University of Science and Technology today, April 15 released a human-like robot that is comparable to Japanese models seen in the past. They said the robot is "the first of its kind in China" According to CCTV News, not only does it have the face of a beautiful woman, it also capable of interacting with people next to "her."  Named "Jia Jia," the face of the life-sized robot is drawn from five attractive female students from the university. Equipped with basic functions, such as making conversation, facial expressions, as well as gestures, it's apparently more than Siri with a pretty face.   Source: CCTV |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2016 08:25 AM PDT  Read from bottom up...           |
| Photos: Aisha Buhari visits Maiduguri Posted: 15 Apr 2016 08:03 AM PDT |
| You men need to start asking for birth certificates these days..lol Posted: 15 Apr 2016 07:57 AM PDT  |
| Multi-talented Model debuts Talk Show Posted: 15 Apr 2016 08:41 AM PDT  International presenter, model and producer, Judita DaSilva, is hosting a self-titled talk show "Judita DaSilva", airing every Saturday at 11 am on Silverbird TV.   Judita has been a professional model since 2011, after being spotted by one of the editors of British Vogue. She has vast experience that cuts across the entertainment industry, having dabbled in radio, performing arts, modelling, presenting and production. A full gallery of her work is available on her website. In her latest talk show, Judita DaSilva meets everyday people from all walks of life, ex-politicians, radio presenters, toymakers! The common denominator is all these people are doing extraordinary things in their space. Tune in every Saturday at 11 am on Silverbird TV! Here's a teaser for what you can expect... |
| Ini Edo shows off her midriff in sexy new photos Posted: 15 Apr 2016 07:47 AM PDT  Actress and Special Adviser to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Tourism, Ini Edo, shared these sexy photos on her Instagram page. |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2016 07:45 AM PDT  More photos after the cut...      Photo credit: Ossai Ovie |
| 'Musicians are too self-absorbed to be good in bed' - JLo Posted: 15 Apr 2016 07:44 AM PDT  "Musicians are too self-absorbed. They are too concerned with themselves to be great in bed."she saidSpeaking on her last failed marriage, she opened up about her struggle to forgive Marc Anthony.. "When my marriage ended, it was not easy to find forgiveness. It wasn't the dream that I had hoped for, and it would have been easier to fan the flames of resentment, disappointment, and anger. But Marc is the father of my children [8-year-old twins], and that's never going away. So, I have to work to make things right. And that is, by far, the hardest work I do."   |
| Photos: See the state of PHCN pole in Ojodu, Lagos Posted: 15 Apr 2016 07:20 AM PDT |
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