The car costs a whooping N12million,which she acquired months back
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
D’Banj gets the highest nomination by any Nigerian at 2012 World Music Awards
The categories include
Best African Act - (Oliver Twist). Best Music Video - (Oliver Twist). Best Song of the Year- (Oliver Twist). Best World Artist - (Oliver Twist)
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Beyoncé is on the path to world domination as she secures £30m Pepsi deal.
It is the first time that a celebrity's face will adorn the drink.
The limited edition cans will be released in March and sold worldwide, including the UK.
Beyoncé signs a £30m deal to become the face of Pepsi.
Not only will she appears in adverts for the soft drink, but in a first for the company, her face will be featured on cans and bottles of the drink.
LASTMA official crushed to death
An official of the Lagos Traffic Management Agency
(LASTMA) was yesterday crushed to dead by a BRT bus along Marina Road.
The victim identified as Eko Peter was on duty at the BRT
intersection at Onikan and had attempted to cross the road when he was knocked
down by the vehicle.
Identity of the driver was not known
but the agency’s public relations officer, Mrs Bola Ajao, said the BRT driver
was arrested at Iyana Oworo end of the third mainland bridge and he is being detained
at the Lion Building Police Station.
A witness said the driver, having run
over his victim, waited a while before he zoomed off in high speed.
Bola Ajao said the victim was taken to
the Lagos General Hospital.
The Lagos State Police Relations
Officer (PPRO), Ngozi Braide, said it is a clear case of hit and run and that
the suspect will face the music.
Dissolving Female Condoms
A female condom which can protect against pregnancy and sexual diseases by dissolving inside the body has been developed.
Experts claim the 'discreet protection' can safeguard people from HIV and unwanted pregnancy by 'melting' and releasing chemicals.
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) developed the condom from tiny microfibres through a method called 'electrospinning'.
The cloth-like fibres can be woven from medicine into extremely thin 'webs' They are then designed to dissolve after use, either within minutes or over several days. Not only would the condom block sperm, it could time-release a potent mix of anti-HIV drugs and hormonal contraceptives.
The team was given $1m to develop the technology, which uses an electric field to charge fluid through air to create the very fine, nanometer-sized fibres.
Update on the Search for Okonjo-Iweala’s mother: Minister orders IG to deploy officers from Abuja to Delta
The search for the mother of the minister of Finance, 82 year old Prof. Mabel Kameni Okonjo released from kidnappers took a new twist Tuesday with the minister of Police Affairs, Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade (rtd), instructing the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to deploy Special Police Officers from the Force headquarters, Abuja to assist in locating and freeing Prof. Okonjo from her captors
Speaking at the opening of a two-day workshop on 'Budgeting for Effective Policing in Nigeria', the minister who expressed sadness at the kidnapping incident said, "It is a very disturbing issue. In unraveling this matter, the Police must take into cognizance that we have a role to let other know that such incidents will be given equal treatment. It could have been the mother of anybody'.
"Already, the IGP has deployed his men and they are working round the clock on the issue. The IG is on top of the situation. However, I have instructed the IGP to deploy specialist officers from Abuja if need be, to help in fishing out the culprits".
Monday, 10 December 2012
Convenant University expels 200 students
A source told DailyPost that trouble started when the Chancellor of the institution,Bishop David Oyedepo visited the school chapel unannounced and noticed that some students were loitering around the chapel, some talking and others were playing while the Vice Chancellor was giving a speech in the school’s chapel.
Their strict chancellor was very angry towards the attitude of the students and immediately called on the Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Bassey, for a brief meeting outside the chapel, while other members of staff including the VC joined in the meeting too.
DailyPost also gathered that the students knowing the sanctions that can befall them started running into the chapel, scrambling for available seats while some boys who did not have ties on where seen looking for ways to acquire some, even a group of boys numbering up to five allegedly took a girl’s scarf and ripped it to shreds using the parts to produce makeshift ties in an attempt not to get into trouble. DailyPost source reported that shortly after the brief meeting, the institution’s Education Secretary, Mrs.Aize Obayan addressed the students, but noticed that as she was speaking, the students were murmuring.
The Chancellor then walked up to the podium and politely took the microphone from Mrs Obayan and said ”if i hear the voice of any student, the curse of the lord shall fall upon that one” and immediately, the chapel went dead silent. The following this unruly behaviour of the students, the Chancellor spoke on the topic Discipline and his vision for the university that night and immediately he finished, the VC asked all students present to wait behind because a search was going to be carried out in all the halls in order to fish out students who did not attend the service.
He revealed that twenty-five final year students were caught, undisclosed number of lower level students while two others were caught smoking marijuana.
Babangida, Buhari, others throng Sambo’s daughters’ wedding in Kaduna
Both daughters were wedded to their spouses, Mukhtar Ruma and Auwal Abdulrahaman respectively, at a wedding ceremony conducted by the Chief Imam of Sultan Bello mosque, Sheikh Abdul-Wahab Balele Wali.
Those at the ceremony included former Heads of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who represented the bride’s family. The FG’s delegation was led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, while former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Gambo Jimeta, represented the families of the bridegrooms . According to a statement by spokesperson to the vice president, Alhaji Sani Umar, the wedding was attended by heavyweights in the country, from top politicians and lawmakers to industry captains, monarchs and members of the security forces.
At the wedding reception which held at the Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina House, Kawo, the father of the brides, Sambo who was overwhelmed by the large turnout of well-wishers, thanked God for making the day a reality. He also used the medium to express gratitude to President Goodluck Jonathan and his family, whom he said, has been a pillar of support to him.
Sambo prayed for the repose of the soul of the president’s younger brother, Meni Innocent Jonathan, whose funeral rites were simultaneously happening at Otuoke, Bayelsa State, yesterday. In his words, “This is indeed a show of love, fraternity and affection by all of you. I thank you. “This mammoth gathering of people from far and near who have come to witness this wedding ceremony is a demonstration of love which you have for my family and of your support of our administration’s laudable programmes.”
Kate Middleton's Nurse Kills Herself
Jacintha Saldanha
Jacintha Saldanha is the 46 year old nurse who killed herself after being duped by a hoaxer pretending to be the Queen. Three days before her death, Mrs Saldanha was manning the hospital switchboard where Kate Middleton was taken to for acute morning sickness when she took a call from two Australian radio presenters – Mel Greig and Michael Christian – impersonating the Queen and Prince Charles. They were transferred to the Duchess’s ward and broadcast confidential information given to them by a second nurse. Although she wasn’t blamed in any way for what happened, friends said Mrs Saldanha ‘took it very badly’ when prank was broadcast.
She was found dead on Friday morning in the nurses’ accommodation at the hospital,she left behind two teenage kids. The radio station issued an apology just hours after the prank aired, saying, "We were very surprised that our call was put through. We thought we'd be hung up on as soon as they heard our terrible accents. We’re very sorry if we’ve caused any issues and we’re glad to hear that Kate is doing well."
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Okonjo-Iweala's mother kidnapped
The matriarch of the Okonjo family who is the wife of His Majesty, Professor Chukwuka Aninshi Okonjo Agbogidi, the reigning Obi of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom was kidnapped Sunday at about 1:30 pm from the husband’s palace at Ogbe-Ofu quarters in Ogwahi-Uku.
The abduction of the professor, 82, was carried out by eight gunmen who stormed the palace in two Audi cars, grabbed her and pushed her into one of them, before taking off.
Confirming the occurrence, the Delta State police public relations officer, PPRO, Mr. Charles Muka in his reaction said “Yes, we (police) have got the information on the kidnap and we have also got information that will lead to the arrest of the hoodlums”.
Security agents have reportedly been deployed to the palace to enforce security and the police say investigations have begun to rescue the abducted victim.
Winner of the maiden edition of the Nigeria Got Talent show
A dancer and singer from Benin City, Edo State, emerged winner after winning the highest number of votes from viewers. The grand finale was held at Bamako Studios, Ikeja, Lagos. Amarachi became the fans favourite after churning out superb performances all through the contest.
Although she is eight, she has plans for her prize money. “I want to study abroad with the money I won and I also want to help orphans and the needy,” she said. She believes that it was God that helped her all through the duration of the reality television show. “I never thought that I will win. I thank God for helping through it all,” she explained.
Gbemisola emerges winner of United Nations Miss Tourism beauty pageant
For two weeks now, beautiful Gbemisola has been in Usain Bolt's country with her dedicated crew member which includes her hardworking Chapron, Faith Irabor. Gbemisola was crowned Miss UN Tourism in a keenly contested pageant with other queens from USA and other countries of the world.
She was also crowned Miss Congeniality and her costume walked tall as the best in the traditional category.
Before her trip to Jamaica, Gbemisola visited wife of Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, Funsho. Gbemisola hails from Ogun State.
Folorunsho Alakija- Nigerian billionaire oil tycoon,speaks on her she made her Billions
In the early 80s, Alakija quit her job and went on to study Fashion design in England, returning to Nigeria shortly afterwards to start Supreme Stitches, a premium Nigerian fashion label, selling high-end Nigerian clothing to fashionable wives of military bigwigs and society women.
Oil Prospecting License
In May 1993 Alakija applied for an allocation of an Oil Prospecting License (OPL). The license to explore for oil on a 617,000 acre block – (now referred to as OPL 216) was granted to Alakija’s company, Famfa Limited.
The block is located approximately 220 miles South East of Lagos and 70 miles offshore Nigeria in the central Niger Delta. Alakija was intelligent! She had no expertise or experience in running an oil field, but she decided not to sell off her license. In September 1996, she entered into a joint venture agreement with Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Texaco) and appointed the company as a technical adviser for the exploration of the license, transferring 40 percent of her 100 percent stake to Star Deep.
Till date, Folorunsho Alakija and her family owned 60 percent.
President Goodluck Jonathan attends his half brother’s burial
In Otuoke home town in Ogbia council area of Bayelsa State after a solemn funeral service at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. He was the chairman of Otuoke chiefs council.
Banky W,Burna Boy,Lynxxx,D’Prince tells us their sexiest Nigerian female celebrities
Toolz interviews some stars who their sexiest celebs are.
Saturday, 8 December 2012
Beyonce gets Jayz a $5million dollar watch
Why TuFace secretly married Annie Macaulay
"Annie is my first and true love. I had known her
before I met the other women in my life. As a Christian, I had to marry one
woman and it just had to be Annie. We had a secret wedding after we had reached
an agreement and amicable understanding about the mothers of my children. It
was a tough decision to make, one of the toughest in my life.
“I secretly married her because I have
so much respect for my other babies’ mothers; I cannot afford to hurt their
feelings with a sudden society wedding with Annie, not now. I chose her above
the others because she has been through it all with me" - 2face
Four students of Lead City University died early hours of this morning in an auto crash
Friday, 7 December 2012
Opa Williams goes for surgery
Opa Williams left Nigeria for India
for an undisclosed ailment.
He is famous for being the producer
and founder of the comedy show .."A Nite of A Thousand Laughs"
Smokers celebrate as US state legalises marijuana
A few dozen people gathered on a sidewalk outside the north Seattle headquarters of the annual Hempfest celebration and did the same, offering joints to reporters and blowing smoke into television news cameras.
"I feel like a kid in a candy store!" shouted Hempfest volunteer Darby Hageman. "It's all becoming real now!"
Washington and Colorado became the first states to vote to decriminalize and regulate the possession of an ounce or less of marijuana by adults over 21. Both measures call for setting up state licensing schemes for pot growers, processors and retail stores.
Colorado's law is set to take effect by Jan. 5. Technically, Washington's new marijuana law still forbids smoking pot in public, which remains punishable by a fine, like drinking in public. But pot fans wanted a party, and Seattle police weren't about to write them any tickets. In another sweeping change for Washington, Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday signed into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage. The state joins several others that allow gay and lesbian couples to wed. The mood was festive in Seattle as dozens of gay and lesbian couples got in line to pick up marriage licenses at the King County auditor's office early Thursday.
King County and Thurston County announced they would open their auditors' offices shortly after midnight Wednesday to accommodate those who wanted to be among the first to get their licenses. Kelly Middleton and her partner Amanda Dollente got in line at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Hours later, as the line grew, volunteers distributed roses and a group of men and women serenaded the waiting line to the tune of "Going to the Chapel." Because the state has a three-day waiting period, the earliest that weddings can take place is Sunday. In dealing with marijuana, the Seattle Police Department told its 1,300 officers on Wednesday, just before legalization took hold, that until further notice they shall not issue citations for public marijuana use. Officers will be advising people not to smoke in public, police spokesman Jonah Spangenthal-Lee wrote on the SPD Blotter. "The police department believes that, under state law, you may responsibly get baked, order some pizzas and enjoy a 'Lord of the Rings' marathon in the privacy of your own home, if you want to." He offered a catchy new directive referring to the film "The Big Lebowski," popular with many marijuana fans:
"The Dude abides, and says 'take it inside!'" "This is a big day because all our lives we've been living under the iron curtain of prohibition," said Hempfest director Vivian McPeak. "The whole world sees that prohibition just took a body blow." Washington's new law decriminalizes possession of up to an ounce for those over 21, but for now selling marijuana remains illegal. I-502 gives the state a year to come up with a system of state-licensed growers, processors and retail stores, with the marijuana taxed 25 percent at each stage. Analysts have estimated that a legal pot market could bring Washington hundreds of millions of dollars a year in new tax revenue for schools, health care and basic government functions. But marijuana remains illegal under federal law. That means federal agents can still arrest people for it, and it's banned from federal properties, including military bases and national parks. The Justice Department has not said whether it will sue to try to block the regulatory schemes in Washington and Colorado from taking effect.
"The department's responsibility to enforce the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged," said a statement issued Wednesday by the Seattle U.S. attorney's office. "Neither states nor the executive branch can nullify a statute passed by Congress." The legal question is whether the establishment of a regulated marijuana market would "frustrate the purpose" of the federal pot prohibition, and many constitutional law scholars say it very likely would. That leaves the political question of whether the administration wants to try to block the regulatory system, even though it would remain legal to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Alison Holcomb is the drug policy director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and served as the campaign manager for New Approach Washington, which led the legalization drive. She said the voters clearly showed they're done with marijuana prohibition.
"New Approach Washington sponsors and the ACLU look forward to working with state and federal officials and to ensure the law is fully and fairly implemented," she said.
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