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Wow! Young Nigerian Chioma Onuoha earns admission into three Ivy League schools

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 01:00 PM PDT

On March 31 2016, Chioma Onuoha learned she got admission into not one but THREE Ivy League schools-Harvard University, University of Pennysylvania and Princeton University. It is a great feat because Ivy League schools are hard to get into.


Sharing the wonderful news on twitter along with her admission letters, Ms Onuoha wrote:

"I 'm in complete shock #Harvard20 #UPenn20 #Princeton"

She has been receiving congratulatory messages from friends, family and twitter users.

Congrats Chioma!!!


Source: chioma @ChiomaOnuoha

Actress Kate Henshaw claps back at a lady who attacked her on Instagram

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 12:39 PM PDT

Earlier today, actress Kate Henshaw shared the screenshot of a DM from an Instagram user who had said nasty things to her on her wall but quietly slid into her DM to apologise. Kate would have none of that and decided to share a screenshot of d apology. A follower did not buy into Kate exposing the person and so decided to attack her by going very personal on Kate who has vowed to clap back at any Internet troll. Read the comments after the cut...








Photos: Nigerians scoop fuel from fallen petrol tanker in Abeokuta

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 12:00 PM PDT

This happened at Ibara, Abeokuta this afternoon. A petrol tanker fell with some of its content spilling on the ground. Desperate Nigerians who are presently suffering the effects of the lingering fuel scarcity decided to scoop some of the spilled fuel into their jerry cans. More photos after the cut...



Photo credit: Ayannuga Yinka Olufemi

Photos: Osinbajo attends Thanksgiving outing service of Ebonyi state governor's mother

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 11:55 AM PDT

 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo attended the thanksgiving outing Service of the mother of the Ebonyi state governor, David Umahi, Deaconess Margaret Umahi, which took place at Agu-Ugwuanyi in Ebonyi State today April 3rd. Deaconess Umahi died in October last year and was buried last Friday April 1st. More photos after the cut


Photos: 17-year-old bride killed by husband on wedding night in Jacobabad, Pakistan for not 'being a virgin'

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 11:45 AM PDT

A 17-year-old bride was allegedly strangled to death by her husband on the night of their wedding in a suspected case of 'honour killing', Jacobabad police said on Saturday.
Alleged pictures of the deceased bride is making rounds on social media and suggested that the young girl was killed by her husband for "not being a virgin".

Khanzadi, daughter of Lal Mohammad Lashari, married her cousin Qalandar Bux Khokhar the night before her lifeless body was found in her bedroom in ADC Colony. The suspect, her husband, remains on the run.

Khanzadi's mother notified the police when she failed to receive any response from their house the morning after the wedding.


Policemen, with the help of the victim's brother Ali Sher Lashari, forced entry into the house, only to discover Khanzadi's lifeless body on the bed. Her husband was missing.

Ali Sher lodged an FIR against Qalandar Bux and his four brothers, accusing them of strangulating his sister to death.

The victim's mother told reporters that Qalandar Bux and Khanzadi were cousins and the marriage took place with their consent.

Meanwhile, sources in the area speculated that Qalandar Bux killed the bride because she was "not a virgin", while others claim that a heated argument erupted between the newly-wed couple regarding a delay in the wedding ceremony due to certain customs.

Area police have since carried out several raids but have failed to make any arrests.


Sources: TRIBUNE PAKISTAN /Twitter

No plans to increase fuel pump price- PPPRA says

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 08:54 AM PDT

As the fuel scarcity being experienced all over the country persist, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, says there is no plan to increase the official pump price of petrol in the country. In a statement released today April 3rd, the Acting Executive Secretary of PPPRA, Sotonye Iyoyo, said it will retain the retail prices of N86.00 for the NNPC, and N86.50 for the other Marketing companies.

The statement advised marketers to ensure that there is no price distortion in their respective fuel stations. The regulatory body dismissed rumors making the rounds of an increase in pump price.
"PPPRA is resolutely committed to the sustenance of its reform initiatives, in order to further guarantee adequate supply of products nationwide. 

We therefore assure Nigerians of our total commitment to service delivery, in the quest to deliver on our mandate to the people of Nigeria," the statement said.

Adorable photos of Wizkid's second son

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 08:51 AM PDT

Isn't he adorable? As shared by Wizkid's second babymama, Binta on her snapchat account. See more screenshots after the cut...



Kayode Obembe & Co unveils Femi Adebayo as brand ambassador

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 09:00 AM PDT

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Biko, is there anything wrong with this photo?

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 06:35 AM PDT

A photo from an advert by Gap's Kid Clothing. People are asking why the Black Girl is an armrest. Lol. People sef! Blacks and others on Twitter seem to find this offensive. What do you think??

Oh Wizkid...what a child! (my response ...hehe)

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 06:51 AM PDT

So my darling little 'friend' Wizkid came on my IG page this morning to blast me for writing yesterday that he was given quit notice at the Lekki home he claimed he bought some years ago, which he actually rented. He threatened to beat me up...called me an ugly old bitch...(I'm ugly? lol) says I don't have a man (crying over that..) and called my mum a loser...(what a child).

Anyway, all that don't matter, people have said worse to me...what I wanted to address is the part where he said I slept with his director and he left me in a hotel...that one I will definitely want to address because some people actually believe it. That my dear friends, is a lie! Please continue...


First and foremost, I've never met Wizkid one on one. I've only seen him once in real life on stage at a show a few years ago. I've never met anybody who is his director. Guess he put that line in his comments to defame me. You that mad that people now know the house is not yours? Lol.

Trust me, if I knew someone was Wizkid's director, I'd rather kill myself than sleep with him or any other entertainer for that matter (except maybe he's my husband..hehe) because I know how some of these entertainers are...they kiss and tell a lot. You can't afford to be messing around in their circle. So, no, I have NEVER slept with Wizkid's director. I live a celibate life..most of the time. (Though, that has to end soon...I'm getting old and missing out on that part of life...lol)

I've always been an advocate of women respecting their bodies and owning their own. And I feel sex should only happen when you're in committed relationship (that is if you can't wait till marriage) and I recommend celibacy for a long as you're not committed to someone. There's absolutely no dignity in sleeping around and messing around with different men. It's ugly and God don't like ugly. So no, I'm not that woman, and will never be that woman. Nice try, Wizkid!

Having said that, I'm sure, you wonder why Wizkid is so mad at me? To be honest, I don't know either. All I know is that his beef with me started a long time ago but he decided to start bashing me online after I refused a meeting with him. A few months ago, he asked his PR people to contact me, that he wanted to talk to me. For some reason, he thought I didn't like him and I was hurting his image online. He wanted to see how I could write more positive things about him but I turned down the meeting. Not that I have anything against him, I sincerely don't! I think he's an amazing talent and one of the few music stars in Nigeria with a midas touch. So this wasn't personal. I just didn't want to meet him. If he lobbies me then it means I won't be able to write anything about him anymore...and my job is to write...about everything, including entertainers.

I am cordial with some of them...many of them I have never met. I try to stay away from gatherings where they are because the more friends you make in the entertainment industry, the less you can write. And that will inadvertently affect your work. The few ones that I call acquaintances, it's hard to write about them because you feel you're cool with them and even when you write, they call you to complain. So, the fewer 'friends' I have in the entertainment industry, the better my job will be.

So Wizkid can bash me all he wants...but I will continue to do my job. Maybe he thinks the more he bashes me, then I will stop writing about him? Won't work. But meanwhile, if he tells a lie about me, I will address it. LIB plans to be around for a long time...some of these people will come and go! :-).

Thanks everyone and Wizkid fans for reading my response.

Oh and by the way, did I mention that his Porsche car is also on hire purchase? Oh shit, I just mentioned that! Lol. And no, darling, you're not 25! We know your real age! Continue to have an amazing career while I watch and continue to celebrate you.
Kisses

Can you spot the missing letter?

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 03:36 AM PDT

The most commonly used letter in the English alphabet is missing from this paragraph. What is it?

Lovely photos of Kiki Osinbajo at her cousin's wedding in Kaduna State

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 03:23 AM PDT

Daughter of the Vice President, Kiki Osinbajo shared these lovely photos she took at her cousin's wedding in Kaduna. Simple and elegant.

Kaduna Religious bill: El Rufai says the pastor who said he will die should tell him the date

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 03:14 AM PDT

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega ‎Fire Ministries who has repeatedly said he will die for introducing the proposed Kadauna Religious Regulating bill, should tell him when the death will happen. El-Rufai said this while speaking to reporters in Kaduna state recently ‎
"Most of the people that say I would die, as if I would not die, are people who call themselves Christian clergy. Of course, I will die. If that apostle is truly an apostle, he should mention the day I will die.
There is nothing in that law that prevents or infringes the practice of religion. It seeks to ensure that those that preach religion are qualified, trained and certified by their peers to do it. And some sections of the media have made it as if the law was drafted against Christianity. It is most irresponsible and I have nothing to say except to leave the matter to God"he said
He maintained that the bill does not have any ulterior motive
"Honestly, we do not have any ulterior motive other than to put a framework that will ensure Kaduna State citizens live in peace with every one practising his religion, but disallowing every Tom, Dick and Harry coming to say he can preach."‎he said!

Porn star takes pic with 50 Cent...see where she put her hand..lol

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 03:15 AM PDT

Rapper 50 Cent met popular porn stars Candace Von and Beauty Dior at a club in NYC on Friday night and took a fan photo with them. But as you can see, one of them almost grabbed 50s package.

Aww..LIB reader proposed to his girlfriend and she said yes! (photos)

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:59 AM PDT

An avid LIB reader proposed to his girlfriend recently and she said yes! Congrats to them...



Dream FM OAP Oma weds (photos)

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:57 AM PDT

Dream Fm On-Air-Personality Oma got married to the love of her life Onochie Azinge this weekend in Enugu state  It was a fun affair, with friends, family & staff of Dream FM in attendance. Comedian Ogus Baba & Actor Jnr Pope were also in attendance. See more photos after the cut...




The Authority Newspapers Today April 3, 2016

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:57 AM PDT

Petrol remains N86.50/litre till June - FG - http://goo.gl/ycN3Fl
How we abducted Ifesinachi - suspects - http://goo.gl/QlrAz8
Buhari working vigorously to recover looted funds - Onyeama -  http://goo.gl/fJCSOm
Kanu never begged Britain to free him - IPOB - http://goo.gl/F5GN78
 
Bayelsa APC suspends Sylva for anti-party activities - http://goo.gl/4xukc7
DSS nabs top Boko Haram commander - http://goo.gl/FCNi3q
Today's AUTHORITY ICON on Page 3 is Dr. Rev. Paul Jinadu - http://goo.gl/2J0fBz
See extracts of today's AUTHORITY Newspaper:      
 
Please ask your vendor for a copy of THE AUTHORITY Newspapers for other stories.
 
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Indian actress Pratyusha Banerjee cremated; postmortem reveals suffocation as cause of death

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:40 AM PDT

Popular Indian actress Pratyusha Banerjee was found hanging from the ceiling of her Bangur Nagar house in Mumbai's Kandivali area on April 1, Friday. Her body was discovered by her boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh, who along with neighbours then rushed her to Kokilaben Hospital, where she was declared dead.

The postmortem of Pratyusha Banerjee was done by a team of doctors and was conducted for over three hours with the entire procedure videographed.


The actress' body was then taken to the Oshiwara Crematorium directly from the hospital and was cremated in the presence of friends and family.

Postmortem examination of Pratyusha Banerjee's body reveals 'suffocation' as cause of death. The report says it's a 'clear case of suicide' and there's no foul play, however it cannot be completely ruled out as well.

The report also mentions 'asphyxia' and says ligature marks were also seen around the neck.

Neighbours and friends who personally knew the actress are in disbelief and feel that she was too strong and happy a person to have committed suicide.


Her parents have recorded their statement with the police and claim foul play as they believe that her boyfriend Rahul used to abuse Pratyusha. The said boyfriend has been detained by police and is being interrogated at an undisclosed location.

Sports Minister Solomon Dalung says no to foreign coach, says Samson Siasia will continue

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:28 AM PDT

NFF President Amaju Pinnick last week said the NFF will hire a foreign coach to take on the affairs of the Super Eagles as they aim to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after missing out on AFCON 2017, but Nigeria's Youth and sports Minister Solomon Dalung has insisted that the trend of hiring and sacking coaches by the NFF must stop.

Solomon Dalung who spoke in Abuja to newsmen implied that Samson Siasia will be left to continue his job as the Super Eagles head coach.
"The hiring and firing of coaches is a problem, when shall we have an end to it? In my view, we place personal interest above national interest. You don't access a coach with one match. You give him ample opportunity and generate correct data to access his performance. The hiring and firing of coaches just on one performance speaks volumes of senses of judgement and it does not augur well for our football. It must stop now," said the sports minister.

Photo of Emir of Kano in all his royal glory rocking a pair of Louboutin

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:24 AM PDT

Emir Sanusi pictured wearing a gold spikes Louboutin shoes. His son who shared the photo captioned it "#Louboutin" His daughter wrote: "We rock Louboutin



Oh dear! Who has watched Rihanna's explicit video for Kiss It Better?

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:16 AM PDT

"Kiss It Better" is from Rihanna's eighth studio album ANTI. Looks like the song is about 'going down there?' I love Rihanna...lol. Watch

Veronique Adaa is all shades of gorgeous in new pics | watch video to "Do Me Like This"

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:08 AM PDT

Veronique Adaa is back with the visuals to the track, "Do Me Like This" her pop single produced by Ace hit maker, Fliptyce. "Do Me Like This" comes out with great picture quality video directed by Jennifer Gentet. See more photos and watch the video after the cut...




Watch video below...

Photos: Kanu Nwankwo visits Uganda Heart hospital, plays football with kids on muddy field

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 02:02 AM PDT

The legendary footballer visited Uganda Heart Hospital on Wednesday March 30th and donated wheel chairs and Spiro Meters to the hospital. Kanu Heart Foundation is assisting the less privileged there. He was later seen playing football with kids at a ghetto in Uganda...more photos after the cut..


Beautiful Owambe photos of comedienne, Lepacious Bose

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 01:57 AM PDT

She looks amazing! Sharing photos from a wedding party she attended, Lepacious Bose said something about her weight loss journey. See that after the cut...


Kanye says his number one design rule is that Kim has to like it!

Posted: 03 Apr 2016 01:55 AM PDT

But erm, he made all his best music before he started dating Kim...so..but I love the way he loves her!

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