Earthquake in China, 80 dead, several injured

At least 80 people were killed and 731 injured when two earthquakes struck a remote and mountainous area of southwest China on Friday, toppling houses and sending panicked crowds onto the streets.

UK Visa: FG summons consulting firm

                                        Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Olugbenga Ashiru
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Olugbenga Ashiru, on Thursday summoned the management of VFS Global, a visa service company, over the poor treatment meted on applicants.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Indian-owned company processes visa applications to the UK and to some Shengen member nations.
This is contained in a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesman, Mr Ogbole Ode, in Abuja.
The statement expressed concern over the poor conditions, which applicants were subjected to during the visa submission and collection process.
“Reports indicate that those who have ₦10,000 receive VIP treatment, while the rest are left to wallow in the sun.

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“It is unacceptable to have our citizens, queue in rain and be subjected to inconveniences,’’ it stated. It urged the company to provide suitable accommodation for applicants in view of its role as consultant to various embassies.

Responding, Ms Natasha Bhargava, the Senior Manager of VFS Global in Abuja, expressed the firm’s commitment to provide improved services to clients, noting, however, that the VIP facility was optional. Bhargava, who led a team of five officials to the ministry, said that suggestion boxes were available at the company’s Abuja and Lagos offices for applicants to register their complaints.

Rukky Sanda plastic surgery on her face?

 

Rukayat Sanda, is one name that is hot in the film industry in Nigeria. Few years ago, she reportedly went for a plastic surgery on her face could this be true?
But she does look beautiful though!

Press Statement From Dana Airline

Press statement on the lifting of the suspension on Dana air operations by the Federal Government
 
The management and the over 558 staff of Dana Air wish to express our deepest appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the lifting of the suspension of the airline's operations with effect from Wednesday, September 5, 2012, following government's satisfaction with the air-worthiness of the airline after a rigorous technical, operational and financial audit.

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We also wish to thank all Nigerians and our esteemed guests for your prayers since the tragic accident of Sunday, June 3, 2012. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with the families that lost loved ones;

we remain committed to assisting them in every way possible and also fulfilling our obligations to them fully, as stipulated by the law.

 The provision of safe, reliable world-class air transport services has always been our focus at Dana Air and we will continue to adhere strictly to safety procedures as required by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Act and all other relevant local and international regulations, as we resume flight operations shortly.

Police Seize Cynthia Osokogu's Corpse

                                               Agbor Youths Await Cynthia's body

                                               Cynthia's parents with Gov. Uduaghan

The Lagos state Police Command refused to release the corpse of Cynthia Osokogu, the girl murdered by suspected kidnappers in a hotel in Lagos, to her parents for burial in her hometown today.

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According to sources, the police had planned to do an autopsy on the body yesterday at the Ikeja General Hospital morgue. Police Commissioner Umaru Manko told reporters that the pathologist did not complete the autopsy and hence the decision not to release Cynthia’s body for burial.

 It was not clear whether the autopsy delayed the release of the body. One source said the police needed to conclude the autopsy since the report is vital to the trial of the suspects, who had confessed killing the girl.

 Cynthia’s burial which was scheduled for today in Agbor, Delta State, south-south Nigeria, had to be delayed when the remains of the deceased did not arrive Agbor, her home town, as expected.

A decision was later made by the family to give her a ceremonial burial.

Gov. Uduaghan Consoling Cynthia's Mum

Kiss! Kiss

Rihanna kissed Chris Brown on the lips at last night's MTV Video Music Awards Ceremony.
 
She sparked rumours that she had rekindled her relationship with Chris Brown after she called him the love of her life in a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey.

As she exited the stage at the star-studded event after collecting her Video Of The Year award, Rihanna, 24, was stopped by former boyfriend Chris as he congratulated her.

Bobbi Brown cosmetics

Beauty giant Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has confirmed that 'cool, amazing woman' Katie Holmes is its first ever celebrity face.

The actress, 33, who recently divorced husband Tom Cruise after five years of marriage, has signed a deal with the beauty firm which will see her act as both muse and collaborator.

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Ms Bobbi Brown, the CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, says 'We weren’t looking for a celebrity, just a cool, amazing woman who would fit with our brand. And she’s just ridiculously naturally beautiful.

' Ms Holmes, who favours a bare-faced, almost no-make-up look, is a perfect fit for the cosmetics company. Beauty giant Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has confirmed that 'cool, amazing woman' Katie Holmes is its first ever celebrity face.

The actress, 33, who recently divorced husband Tom Cruise after five years of marriage, has signed a deal with the beauty firm which will see her act as both muse and collaborator.

 Ms Bobbi Brown, the CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, says 'We weren’t looking for a celebrity, just a cool, amazing woman who would fit with our brand. And she’s just ridiculously naturally beautiful.'

 Ms Holmes, who favours a bare-faced, almost no-make-up look, is a perfect fit for the cosmetics company.