Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, are now panicking over
the increase in numbers of beggars entering the town from the northern
region.
They are also condemning the attitude of the beggars whom they
claimed flock around churches, motorparks and other public places.
It was gathered that the upsurge in the number of street beggars in
Owerri and other cities in the Southeast might not be unconnected with
the activities of the Boko Haram sect, which have forced the beggars to
relocate.
The beggars who are mainly between the ages of six to fourteen years
are also accompanied by their mothers who hang around while the minors
hustle for alms.
A school teacher in Owerri, Mr Simon Nwachukwu who spoke with “Daily
Post”, lamented the harassment suffered by residents and visitors in the
hands of the beggars.
The teacher who described the activities of the beggars as a social
nuisance, said they are now becoming security threat to the state.
Another resident, who pleaded anonymity, noted that even though it is
good to give to the needy, alms begging should not be encouraged,
stating that the boldness with which the beggars pounce on passersby is
becoming worrisome.
He said that although Owerri, just like every other city has sizable
number of beggars, he warned that the sudden upsurge in the number of
beggars calls for concern.
“Given the security situation in the country, it is not out of place
to raise alarm over the influx of Hausa into Owerri, we want the
security agents to take note of this and safegaurd the lives and
property of Owerri residents,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Imo state Police Command, through its Public Relations
Officer, Mr. Vitalis Onugu, has assured that the beggars would not
constitute any security threat.
source:dailypost
Friday, 24 August 2012
Mixed reactions trail Don Jazzy’s public donation to Funmi Lawal
A source close to the Mavin crew revealed that “Don Jazzy is really sad that the donation was made public. You know it is not his style to talk about such thing in public.
That donation was made in the name of Mavin records and that is why he is wondering why and how his name popped up in the matter”.
“His decision to help out the sick lady was born out his desire to help out the needy once in a while. If you go to his twitter handle and facebook, you’d think its a market place as the pages are covered with thousands of requests from persons asking for all manners of assistance” the source further revealed.
For now, no one can tell, what this development may have impacted on the former Mo’hit record’s boss.
Lawal’s story made the headlines on August 20, 2012, with many soliciting help for her to stay alive. The cost of her full medical treatment was put at N4m.
Barely 24 hours later, Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy, who has previously shown philanthropic tendencies donated half of the money, followed by Tonto dike and other well meaning Nigerians.
source:dailypost
Security guard in Ogun state rapes imbecile, claims “It was the devil’s handiwork’’
For not been able to control his sexual urges, Emmanuel Isong, a
security guard in Akute, Ogun State allegedly descended on an imbecile
mother of two identified as Seun and raped her mercilessly.
Emmanuel, who pleaded that the act was the handiwork of the devil, said he has a girlfriend, but didn’t know what came over him when he decided to rape the imbecile.
“I didn’t know what came over me. Even my girlfriend would be disappointed to hear this. It is the handiwork of devil and I swear it won’t happen again,” the Akwa Ibom State-born security guard confessed.
The rape took place inside an uncompleted building at Falade Close, Unity Estate, along Akute-Ajuwon Road, a suburb of Ogun State.
A resident of the Estate who caught Emmanuel in the act, said Seun was screaming for help, but being an imbecile, neighbours could barely hear her cry for help, while Emmanuel remained on top of her.
It was the neighbour who saw them and raised an alarm. Emmanuel was promptly arrested and taken to the palace of the Iju monarch, who said in case the becomes pregnant, he should be held responsible.
It was gathered that Seun already has two kids, but her family members don’t know the man responsible for the pregnancies. While some sympathizers are of the opinion that Emmanuel might be the father of the kids, he claimed that was his first time of sleeping with the lady.
source:dailypost
Emmanuel, who pleaded that the act was the handiwork of the devil, said he has a girlfriend, but didn’t know what came over him when he decided to rape the imbecile.
“I didn’t know what came over me. Even my girlfriend would be disappointed to hear this. It is the handiwork of devil and I swear it won’t happen again,” the Akwa Ibom State-born security guard confessed.
The rape took place inside an uncompleted building at Falade Close, Unity Estate, along Akute-Ajuwon Road, a suburb of Ogun State.
A resident of the Estate who caught Emmanuel in the act, said Seun was screaming for help, but being an imbecile, neighbours could barely hear her cry for help, while Emmanuel remained on top of her.
It was the neighbour who saw them and raised an alarm. Emmanuel was promptly arrested and taken to the palace of the Iju monarch, who said in case the becomes pregnant, he should be held responsible.
It was gathered that Seun already has two kids, but her family members don’t know the man responsible for the pregnancies. While some sympathizers are of the opinion that Emmanuel might be the father of the kids, he claimed that was his first time of sleeping with the lady.
source:dailypost
Price of Bread Set to be Increased, Again
Following
the increase in the price of flour and other products by the
government, in a move to encourage the use of cassava, the Lagos State
chairman of the Association of Master Bakers and Confectioneries, Mr.
Jacob Adejorin has confirmed that price of bread would be increased as
from September 1, following the increment of price of flour and other
ingredients.
According
to Mr Adejorin, “Members of our association has no option but to
increase the price of breadbecause of the N1, 000 additions on the price
of flour but consumers can be assure of more quality products as we
will on 28 of this month hold a seminar to further standardise our
products”
Pointing
out that the Standard Organisation of Nigeria would oversee the
seminar, Adejorin further added that the master bakers would not work on
31st of August as they would be going on sensitisation exercise across
the state (Lagos). Meanwhile, he has criticized the move by the
government, basing his criticism on the fact that government has not put
adequate machinery in place to ensure the success of the innovation,
which in itself he said he has nothing against.
In
his words, “Currently, the machinery available is meant for wheat based
bread, we will be ready to support the government in the crusade if the
new initiative can come with machinery for cassava flour that can be
demonstrated and found effective.”
source:talkofnaija
Monday, 20 August 2012
Women U-20 World Cup: Americans trounce Ghana
Maya Hayes scored a hat trick to lead the United States over Ghana
4-0 Monday in the Americans’ opener at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup.
Kinda Addai’s own goal in the 20th minute put the U.S. ahead. Hayes doubled the lead five minutes into the second half, heading in a cross from Kealia Ohai, and made it 3-0 in the 74th with a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area. She completed her hat trick two minutes into injury time.
Germany beat China in the other Group D game on goals by Lena Lotzen, Anja Hegenauer and Luisa Wensing and an own goal from Lin Yuping. The U.S. plays China on Thursday and finishes the first round against Germany next Monday.
In Group C, Canada routed Argentina 6-0 behind Adriana Leon’s hat trick and goals by Shelina Zadorsky, Jaclyn Sawicki and Catherine Charron Delage. Yun Hyon Hi scored twice in the first half, and Kim Un Hwa and Kim Su Gyong had second-half goals to lead North Korea over Norway 4-2
source:the vanguard
Kinda Addai’s own goal in the 20th minute put the U.S. ahead. Hayes doubled the lead five minutes into the second half, heading in a cross from Kealia Ohai, and made it 3-0 in the 74th with a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area. She completed her hat trick two minutes into injury time.
Germany beat China in the other Group D game on goals by Lena Lotzen, Anja Hegenauer and Luisa Wensing and an own goal from Lin Yuping. The U.S. plays China on Thursday and finishes the first round against Germany next Monday.
In Group C, Canada routed Argentina 6-0 behind Adriana Leon’s hat trick and goals by Shelina Zadorsky, Jaclyn Sawicki and Catherine Charron Delage. Yun Hyon Hi scored twice in the first half, and Kim Un Hwa and Kim Su Gyong had second-half goals to lead North Korea over Norway 4-2
source:the vanguard
Mike Tyson Warns 50 Cent About Boxing World
50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather have already signed several high-profile boxers to TMT Promotions, including Yuriorkis Gamboa, Andre Berto, Billy Dib and Celestino Caballero.
“I wish 50 Cent the best of luck in the world with the endeavor that he’s doing, but this is something that 50 Cent has to know when you’re dealing with something like boxing and you’re dealing with human beings,” Mike Tyson said. “We calling it peddling the flesh. Even though you’re paying them, you’re still dealing and flesh.”
According to Mike Tyson, the sport of gambling is so corrupt, that he believes it should be taken over by the government.
Mike Tyson warned 50 Cent that his new company with Floyd Mayweather could also cost him his career as an entertainer.
“50 is a rap star, 50 is an entertainer, 50 is an entrepreneur,” Mike Tyson said. “He doesn’t really know the ins and outs of boxing. He probably knows what Floyd tells him, but once he gets in this arena, everyone that was ever his friend on the other side is [now] his enemy.”
source:allhiphop
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Research: Lagos Hotels are the second most expensive in the world
According to the results of a poll conducted in 50 cities worldwide, a hotel room in Lagos cost an average of £217.05.
The report claimed the high rate of hotel rooms in the state could be attributed to the ‘high volume of inbound business travel connected with the oil industry’.
It added security concerns in the security forces travellers to stay in five-star accommodation.
Behind Lagos in third place was Geneva with rooms priced at an average of £215.92, the survey said that hotel prices across the Eurozone had ‘either fallen or remained flat’.
The survey also found that prices of hotel rooms had increased in both Tokyo and Dubai as they recovered from last year’s earthquake, tsunami and Arab Spring.
Done twice a year, the HRG research looks at hotel room prices for key business destinations.
source: dailypost
Barcelona goalkeeper Valdes to face charges of fraud
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes and former Chelsea and Valencia
defender Asier del Horno are facing charges of fraud after being accused
of falsifying documents that showed they were qualified skippers.
The pair were members of more than a 100-strong group who were identified as being able to drive yachts along the Spanish coast, despite not having completed, or even taken, the necessary examinations.
Spanish newspaper Las Provincias reports that Valdes failed to explain how his identification was flagged up during the criminal investigation.
Under national laws, all motor boats that exceed four metres in length must have an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) issued, if they are to be driven.
The newspaper also reports that Del Horno, currently a free agent after being released by Levante last season, like Valdes, failed to adequately explain the situation.
Both players have been charged, but not arrested, with the investigation continuing. Valdes is due to feature for the Blaugrana against Real Sociedad on Sunday.
source:Goal
The pair were members of more than a 100-strong group who were identified as being able to drive yachts along the Spanish coast, despite not having completed, or even taken, the necessary examinations.
Spanish newspaper Las Provincias reports that Valdes failed to explain how his identification was flagged up during the criminal investigation.
Under national laws, all motor boats that exceed four metres in length must have an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) issued, if they are to be driven.
The newspaper also reports that Del Horno, currently a free agent after being released by Levante last season, like Valdes, failed to adequately explain the situation.
Both players have been charged, but not arrested, with the investigation continuing. Valdes is due to feature for the Blaugrana against Real Sociedad on Sunday.
source:Goal
Orange Drugs to Launch New Onitsha Factory
Orange Drugs Limited is set to launch a new factory in Onitsha on
August 30th. The factory which will help to boost the productivity and
profitability of the company has the capacity to employ 1,000 workers.
Plant Manager of Orange Drugs, Mr. Nwaorgu Henshaw disclosed to the media that the plant is fully automated and equipped with cutting edge technology.
He said, “Onitsha plant comprises of high technology and fully automated processing plant with twelve finishing lines. The concept is to produce locally the basic raw materials for soap noodles for our own internal consumption and sale to other companies in the same industry both within and outside Nigeria.”
He disclosed that the Onitsha plant was installed in April 2011, while test trials were done in May 2012 with the firm’s technical team from Nigeria, Germany and Spain.
“The plant currently has the capacity to produce 5 tonnes per hour equivalent to 80 tonnes in 2 shifts per day (of 8 hours per shift). This is the phase currently being commissioned. The capacity per annum is estimated at 19,200 metric tonnes,” Henshaw said.
source:businessnews
Plant Manager of Orange Drugs, Mr. Nwaorgu Henshaw disclosed to the media that the plant is fully automated and equipped with cutting edge technology.
He said, “Onitsha plant comprises of high technology and fully automated processing plant with twelve finishing lines. The concept is to produce locally the basic raw materials for soap noodles for our own internal consumption and sale to other companies in the same industry both within and outside Nigeria.”
He disclosed that the Onitsha plant was installed in April 2011, while test trials were done in May 2012 with the firm’s technical team from Nigeria, Germany and Spain.
“The plant currently has the capacity to produce 5 tonnes per hour equivalent to 80 tonnes in 2 shifts per day (of 8 hours per shift). This is the phase currently being commissioned. The capacity per annum is estimated at 19,200 metric tonnes,” Henshaw said.
source:businessnews
Sunday, 19 August 2012
Two Nigerians Sentenced For $50m Bank Fraud In USA
A United States federal judge last Monday sentenced two Nigerians to
decades in prison for their roles in a $50 million bank fraud conspiracy
that authorities say spanned six states and depended on employees of
some of America’s largest banks stealing customers’ identities.
US District Judge Michael Davis sentenced the alleged ringleader, Julian Okeayaninneh, 44, of Colton, California, to 27 years in prison.
Earlier in the day, Davis sentenced Olugbenga Temidago Adeniran, 36, of New York, described as a high-level manager in the conspiracy, to 22 years in prison.
A federal jury in Minnesota convicted Okeayaninneh and Adeniran in February on multiple counts, including bank fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
So far, 27 people have either pleaded guilty or been convicted in the scheme, in which customer identities were stolen, then bought and sold, and used to create phony bank and credit card accounts, apply for loans or get cash.
Prosecutors say the conspiracy was carried out from 2006 through 2011 in Minnesota, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New York and Texas.
Authorities said the scheme victimised more than 500 people around the world by stealing their personal and financial information. The Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force led the investigation, dubbed Operation Starburst, which brought together investigators from local, state and federal agencies.
“Today’s sentences send a clear message to those identity thieves and fraudsters who conspire with dishonest bank employees to wreak havoc on the personal finances of innocent customers,” US Attorney for Minnesota B. Todd Jones said in a statement.
In the statement, Louis Stephens, special agent in charge of the US Secret Service in Minnesota, described the operation as “a complex criminal conspiracy with an organisational hierarchy and effectiveness much like traditional organised crime.”
After Okeayaninneh’s arrest, authorities found more than 8,000 stolen identification documents in his storage locker, including hospital records, bank records and credit reports.
US prosecutors say Adeniran used fraudulent credit cards to obtain cash from banks and buy merchandise from the Mall of America and Southdale Center.
Victims included customers of American Express, Associated Bank, Bank of America, Capital One, Guaranty Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, TCF Bank, US Bank, Wachovia Bank, Washington Mutual and Wells Fargo.
source:leadership
US District Judge Michael Davis sentenced the alleged ringleader, Julian Okeayaninneh, 44, of Colton, California, to 27 years in prison.
Earlier in the day, Davis sentenced Olugbenga Temidago Adeniran, 36, of New York, described as a high-level manager in the conspiracy, to 22 years in prison.
A federal jury in Minnesota convicted Okeayaninneh and Adeniran in February on multiple counts, including bank fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
So far, 27 people have either pleaded guilty or been convicted in the scheme, in which customer identities were stolen, then bought and sold, and used to create phony bank and credit card accounts, apply for loans or get cash.
Prosecutors say the conspiracy was carried out from 2006 through 2011 in Minnesota, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New York and Texas.
Authorities said the scheme victimised more than 500 people around the world by stealing their personal and financial information. The Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force led the investigation, dubbed Operation Starburst, which brought together investigators from local, state and federal agencies.
“Today’s sentences send a clear message to those identity thieves and fraudsters who conspire with dishonest bank employees to wreak havoc on the personal finances of innocent customers,” US Attorney for Minnesota B. Todd Jones said in a statement.
In the statement, Louis Stephens, special agent in charge of the US Secret Service in Minnesota, described the operation as “a complex criminal conspiracy with an organisational hierarchy and effectiveness much like traditional organised crime.”
After Okeayaninneh’s arrest, authorities found more than 8,000 stolen identification documents in his storage locker, including hospital records, bank records and credit reports.
US prosecutors say Adeniran used fraudulent credit cards to obtain cash from banks and buy merchandise from the Mall of America and Southdale Center.
Victims included customers of American Express, Associated Bank, Bank of America, Capital One, Guaranty Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, TCF Bank, US Bank, Wachovia Bank, Washington Mutual and Wells Fargo.
source:leadership
Balotelli Told Me To Join Liverpool — Borini
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has revealed that Manchester City
attacker Mario Balotelli played a role in his decision to move to
Anfield. The new Reds signing spoke with the controversial Italian
during Euro 2012 and said that as soon as he heard of Brendan Rodgers’
interest, he knew he wanted to move to Anfield. The Italian left Roma
for the Reds during the summer and claims that the controversial City
forward helped him decide to make the switch back to England.
“The fans played a big part [in me joining Liverpool],” Borini told FourFourTwo. When I was with Italy at Euro 2012, I was talking to Balotelli about England, and he told me that Liverpool had the most exciting fans to play in front of. He described it as a beautiful experience. I became aware that Brendan Rodgers wanted me, and once I got the official request I knew what to do. I spoke with Roma to discuss it and we came to an agreement.”
The 21-year-old also claimed that, despite preferring to play as a centre forward, he would be happy to feature in a variety of new positions for his new team.
“I am a striker but I played right and left at Roma. I think I have the attributes to fill the manager’s approach,” Borini added. “I like to work hard for the team, which is what his tiki-taka style demands. I just try to be available and always offer an option. I love scoring goals and hope to get many more wearing the red of Liverpool.”
source:leadership
“The fans played a big part [in me joining Liverpool],” Borini told FourFourTwo. When I was with Italy at Euro 2012, I was talking to Balotelli about England, and he told me that Liverpool had the most exciting fans to play in front of. He described it as a beautiful experience. I became aware that Brendan Rodgers wanted me, and once I got the official request I knew what to do. I spoke with Roma to discuss it and we came to an agreement.”
The 21-year-old also claimed that, despite preferring to play as a centre forward, he would be happy to feature in a variety of new positions for his new team.
“I am a striker but I played right and left at Roma. I think I have the attributes to fill the manager’s approach,” Borini added. “I like to work hard for the team, which is what his tiki-taka style demands. I just try to be available and always offer an option. I love scoring goals and hope to get many more wearing the red of Liverpool.”
source:leadership
Strained Vocal Cord Forces Nicki Minaj to Cancel V Festival Gig
Photo credit: PNP/WENN Nicki Minaj is under doctor's order to rest her vocal for a few days after forcing herself to perform in New York City on Tuesday, August 14 with bruised vocal cord. As a result, the "Starships" hitmaker has to cancel her gig at U.K.'s V Festival which takes place over two days this weekend.
Minaj was doing a make-up date on Tuesday for the canceled Hot 97 Summer Jam set in June. Lil Wayne called off the concert after Hot 97 Morning Show host Peter Rosenberg threw a dis to the "Pink Friday" emcee.
The two-hour performance, which featured also Drake, Wayne, and Foxy Brown, was Minaj's first official headlining concert in the Big Apple. "As a result [of that performance], the [cord] has gotten worse. After her most recent xray the doctor advises she rest her voice for a few more days," a representative of Minaj told MTV News in an e-mail.
source:aceshowbiz
Madonna Sued for Defending Gay Rights at Russian Concert
Last week, Madonna
delivered a fiery speech that supports gay rights amid violence threats
to her concert in Russia. Some Russian activists have launched a
millions-of-dollars lawsuit against her, claiming they were offended by
her support for gay rights during the August 9 concert in St.
Petersburg.
Madonna was crossing the law passed by Russian government in February that makes it illegal to promote homosexuality to minors. During her concert which was attended by children as young as 12, she said, "The gay community here, and all around the world, have the same rights, to be treated with dignity, with respect, with tolerance, with compassion, with love."
Alexander Pochuyev, a lawyer representing the nine activists, said the lawsuit was filed on Friday, August 17, naming Madonna, the concert organizer and the venue, SKK Peterburgsky, as defendants. They were asking for damages totaling 333 million rubles aka $10.5 million.
Pochuyev also said they were using modern method to defend their rights despite the accusation that they live in Middle Ages for banning gay rights. "No one is burning anyone at the stake or carrying out an Inquisition. Modern civilization requires tolerance and respect for different values," the lawyer argued.
source:aceshowbiz
Madonna was crossing the law passed by Russian government in February that makes it illegal to promote homosexuality to minors. During her concert which was attended by children as young as 12, she said, "The gay community here, and all around the world, have the same rights, to be treated with dignity, with respect, with tolerance, with compassion, with love."
Alexander Pochuyev, a lawyer representing the nine activists, said the lawsuit was filed on Friday, August 17, naming Madonna, the concert organizer and the venue, SKK Peterburgsky, as defendants. They were asking for damages totaling 333 million rubles aka $10.5 million.
Pochuyev also said they were using modern method to defend their rights despite the accusation that they live in Middle Ages for banning gay rights. "No one is burning anyone at the stake or carrying out an Inquisition. Modern civilization requires tolerance and respect for different values," the lawyer argued.
source:aceshowbiz
Saturday, 18 August 2012
Rihanna talks about Chris Brown; breaks down during an Oprah interview
While
everyone thought the connection between Rihanna and Chris Brown was
totally severed, the music icon displays a rather emotional part of her
and serious link with her former boyfriend who was was said to have
ended the relationship on a brutal level. Check out what she told Oprah:
‘I felt like the only person they hate right now is him. It was a weird, confusing space to be in.Because as angry as I was – as angry and hurt and betrayed – I just felt like he made that mistake because he needed help. And who’s going to help him? Nobody’s going to say he needs help, everybody’s going to say he’s a monster, without looking at the source. And I was more concerned about him. It was embarrassing it was humiliating… I lost my best friend.’
She also said:
‘I am super duper terrified of the pedestal that comes with fame..It’s amazing how lonely you can feel.’source:talkofnaija
VIDEO: When Rick Ross wowed Lagos crowd
source:dailypost
70-yr-old pastor arraigned for raping girl, 10
A 70 year-old pastor, Alfred Idonije has been arraigned before an
Egor Magistrate Court sitting in Benin for allegedly raping a 10
year-old orphan, Hope Kabiru.
The accused said to be a pastor of an undisclosed church, was said to have allegedly had unlawful canal knowledge of Hope on 25th of June, 2012 after luring her into his room by sending her to buy noodles for him.
Narrating her ordeal to the court, the victim said the accused had raped her on three different occasions and threatened to kill her if she reported to anyone.
In her testimony before the court, the major witness, grand mother of the raped victim, Mrs. Mary Akhigbe said Hope who lives with her has neither father nor mother. She told the court that the accused who was their neighbor usually send the girl on errand including that fateful day, adding that in the course of searching for her, she heard some noise from the bedroom of the accused, and when she peeped into the room through the window, she saw the victim being sexually abused by the accused.
Counsel to the accused, Barrister Osa Uwagie, appealed to the court to grant his client who appeared frail, bail to enable him seek medical attention before the adjourned date.
The presiding Magistrate, Taye Omoruyi, granted the accused bail with the bond of N200, 000.00 and a surety who must be a civil servant from grade level 12, to enable him seek medical attention. Further hearing on the matter was adjourned to next week Thursday.
source:the vanguard
The accused said to be a pastor of an undisclosed church, was said to have allegedly had unlawful canal knowledge of Hope on 25th of June, 2012 after luring her into his room by sending her to buy noodles for him.
Narrating her ordeal to the court, the victim said the accused had raped her on three different occasions and threatened to kill her if she reported to anyone.
In her testimony before the court, the major witness, grand mother of the raped victim, Mrs. Mary Akhigbe said Hope who lives with her has neither father nor mother. She told the court that the accused who was their neighbor usually send the girl on errand including that fateful day, adding that in the course of searching for her, she heard some noise from the bedroom of the accused, and when she peeped into the room through the window, she saw the victim being sexually abused by the accused.
Counsel to the accused, Barrister Osa Uwagie, appealed to the court to grant his client who appeared frail, bail to enable him seek medical attention before the adjourned date.
The presiding Magistrate, Taye Omoruyi, granted the accused bail with the bond of N200, 000.00 and a surety who must be a civil servant from grade level 12, to enable him seek medical attention. Further hearing on the matter was adjourned to next week Thursday.
source:the vanguard
Friday, 17 August 2012
Sauce Kid – E Don Dey Madt Ft Lynxx, Mi and 2face
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source:tooxclusive.com
All-Female Version of 'The Expendables' Is Underway
Just in time for the release of "The Expendables 2", Variety shares the news that an all-female version of "The Expendables"
is currently in the works. Producer Adi Shankar's 1984 Private Defense
Contractor has agreed to back the female version of the star-studded
actioner with Dutch Southern being tapped as the scribe.
Shankar's banner reportedly has already been in talks with some notable actresses in the action genre. However, details of those actresses who are approached to join the big project are still kept secret.
Fueling the report of the possible all-female "Expendables" is director Simon West who recently told E! News that he has set his eyes on several Hollywood leading ladies. "I like the idea of the Expenda-Belles where it's seven or eight women mercenaries," he said.
"It would be Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Milla Jovovich, the list goes on. Helen Mirren, Jamie Lee Curtis would be great." Terry Crews added, "I love Kate Beckinsale in 'Total Recall'. I would love to see Charlize Theron. She would be a sweet badass just doing some crazy stuff!"
West explained further that the female gang would not replace the Sylvester Stallone and co. in the franchise. "No, it would be running parallel," he said. "They would meet up and then they would fight and they would join up and save each other."
"The Expendables 2" has hit the U.S. theaters since Friday, August 17.
source:aceshowbiz
Shankar's banner reportedly has already been in talks with some notable actresses in the action genre. However, details of those actresses who are approached to join the big project are still kept secret.
Fueling the report of the possible all-female "Expendables" is director Simon West who recently told E! News that he has set his eyes on several Hollywood leading ladies. "I like the idea of the Expenda-Belles where it's seven or eight women mercenaries," he said.
"It would be Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Milla Jovovich, the list goes on. Helen Mirren, Jamie Lee Curtis would be great." Terry Crews added, "I love Kate Beckinsale in 'Total Recall'. I would love to see Charlize Theron. She would be a sweet badass just doing some crazy stuff!"
West explained further that the female gang would not replace the Sylvester Stallone and co. in the franchise. "No, it would be running parallel," he said. "They would meet up and then they would fight and they would join up and save each other."
"The Expendables 2" has hit the U.S. theaters since Friday, August 17.
source:aceshowbiz
Lil Wayne Trusts Nicki Minaj's Creative Binges in 'Dedication 4' Mixtape
"I usually pick the beat when me and Wayne do something," she tells MTV. "I went to Miami and I started grilling him like, 'Hey, why don't you lecture me anyone?' and he says, 'You made it already I ain't got to tell you s***.' We had this crazy little spat - I actually got on footage and I'll show the fans really soon."
The rapstress continues, "But he's working on the mixtape and I said, 'Excuse me, I need to be on that mixtape,' and he said, 'Aight, whatever you wanna do.' So I just went into the other room and recorded on this particular beat that I'm sure my fans are gonna be very happy that I touched. I'm really excited for the kids to hear."
She says of the change, "It's like having a strict parent and when you no longer have it [you] kinda want that. I told him, 'I miss when you would lecture me and tell me to keep on my grind and do this do and do that - where's the love?'." She then does her impersonation of her mentor, "[Female Weezy voice] Yeah, you and Drake ya'll made it, ya'll don't f*** with a n***a no more."
"Dedication 4" was supposed to be released on August 15, but it was postponed to give a room for "Based on a T.R.U. Story" released by his homie 2 Chainz. "I refuse to put any attention on me when the spotlight, everybody's eyes, everybody's attention and everybody's focus should be on my n***a 2 Chainz's album 'Based On A T.R.U. Story'," he explained.
source:acesshowbiz
Usain Bolt: I'm Not Competing In England Again Until They Change Their Tax Rules
Usain Bolt’s gold medal-winning
appearance at the London Olympics violated one of the athlete’s personal
rules: Not to compete in Britain.
Bolt’s Olympic appearance marked the first time since 2009 that the phenom competed in the U.K., according to Forbes. Why is he staying away? The taxes on his winnings are just too much. Britain charges a 50 percent tax on the appearance fees and prize money of athletes competing in the country, according to The Week.
Though it’s common for countries to tax athletic winnings, the U.K. also has a rare policy of taxing income from sponsors earned while athletes are competing in the country, The Week reports. And despite earning $20.3 million last year, that's just too much for the self-proclaimed "legend."
Bolt, one of the world's most famous athletes, made an exception to his no-Britain rule for the Olympics, which were essentially tax-free for athletes, according to Forbes. But only if the country changes its tax laws will Bolt return, he says.
Bolt's low-tax argument doesn't appear as popular in the United States, where a proposal to offer U.S. Olympians a tax break on their medals has been met with controversy. President Obama faced criticism after backing a proposal by Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio to exempt the honorariums that go along with Olympic medals from taxes.
Tax breaks for athletes aren’t the only contentious sports-related loophole. Major Olympic sponsors like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Visa said they wouldn’t take the tax break offered to them on profits they earned during the Olympics. The decision came after a petition from a non-profit group, though some of the companies emphasized that the protests had nothing to do with their decision
source:huffington post
Bolt’s Olympic appearance marked the first time since 2009 that the phenom competed in the U.K., according to Forbes. Why is he staying away? The taxes on his winnings are just too much. Britain charges a 50 percent tax on the appearance fees and prize money of athletes competing in the country, according to The Week.
Though it’s common for countries to tax athletic winnings, the U.K. also has a rare policy of taxing income from sponsors earned while athletes are competing in the country, The Week reports. And despite earning $20.3 million last year, that's just too much for the self-proclaimed "legend."
Bolt, one of the world's most famous athletes, made an exception to his no-Britain rule for the Olympics, which were essentially tax-free for athletes, according to Forbes. But only if the country changes its tax laws will Bolt return, he says.
Bolt's low-tax argument doesn't appear as popular in the United States, where a proposal to offer U.S. Olympians a tax break on their medals has been met with controversy. President Obama faced criticism after backing a proposal by Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio to exempt the honorariums that go along with Olympic medals from taxes.
Tax breaks for athletes aren’t the only contentious sports-related loophole. Major Olympic sponsors like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Visa said they wouldn’t take the tax break offered to them on profits they earned during the Olympics. The decision came after a petition from a non-profit group, though some of the companies emphasized that the protests had nothing to do with their decision
source:huffington post
Thursday, 16 August 2012
Congolese Music Star, Koffi Olomide, Sentenced To 3 Months In Prison In Assault Case-BBC
Koffi Olomide, one of Africa's most popular singers, has been
given a three-month suspended prison sentence for assaulting his
producer.
The rumba star, 56, was arrested after a fracas on Wednesday at a hotel in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Correspondents say the courtroom was packed to see the star, who leads the Quartier Latin band.
Olomide this year denied charges of raping three of his dancers in France.
The altercation with his producer, Diego Lubaki, was over a debt of 3,000 euros ($3,680, £2,345), the court heard.
'Door damaged'
Mr Lubaki said he wanted to drop the charges, but the judge continued the trial.
"He wanted to withdraw charges in favour of social peace and peace between him and the one he calls his 'big brother'," one of his lawyers is quoted by the AFP news agency as saying.
The court convicted Olomide of assault and battery but acquitted him of malicious destruction to property, after the hotel room door was damaged in the fight.
The music he plays is known as "soukous", which comes from the French word secouer, meaning to shake, and its dancers are renowned for their erotic moves.
Like other Congolese musicians, he is known for his extravagant lifestyle and flashy outfits.
Born in 1956, he won a scholarship to do a maths degree in France. On his return to the then-Zaire, he joined the band of musician Papa Wemba, initially as a songwriter.
He later struck out on his own and in the 1980s his soukous style gained popularity around Africa and he has won several Kora All Africa Music Awards.
However, his career has not been without controversy and the raunchy performances of some of his songs have been banned in some countries.
He sang in support of DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila during the 2006 election campaign, angering many of his fans in the opposition.
Olomide has battled to hold successful tours in Europe since then, as opposition supporters disrupt his concerts, the BBC's Patrice Chitera in Kinshasa says.
SOURCE:SAHARA REPORTERS
The rumba star, 56, was arrested after a fracas on Wednesday at a hotel in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Correspondents say the courtroom was packed to see the star, who leads the Quartier Latin band.
Olomide this year denied charges of raping three of his dancers in France.
The altercation with his producer, Diego Lubaki, was over a debt of 3,000 euros ($3,680, £2,345), the court heard.
'Door damaged'
Mr Lubaki said he wanted to drop the charges, but the judge continued the trial.
"He wanted to withdraw charges in favour of social peace and peace between him and the one he calls his 'big brother'," one of his lawyers is quoted by the AFP news agency as saying.
The court convicted Olomide of assault and battery but acquitted him of malicious destruction to property, after the hotel room door was damaged in the fight.
The music he plays is known as "soukous", which comes from the French word secouer, meaning to shake, and its dancers are renowned for their erotic moves.
Like other Congolese musicians, he is known for his extravagant lifestyle and flashy outfits.
Born in 1956, he won a scholarship to do a maths degree in France. On his return to the then-Zaire, he joined the band of musician Papa Wemba, initially as a songwriter.
He later struck out on his own and in the 1980s his soukous style gained popularity around Africa and he has won several Kora All Africa Music Awards.
However, his career has not been without controversy and the raunchy performances of some of his songs have been banned in some countries.
He sang in support of DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila during the 2006 election campaign, angering many of his fans in the opposition.
Olomide has battled to hold successful tours in Europe since then, as opposition supporters disrupt his concerts, the BBC's Patrice Chitera in Kinshasa says.
SOURCE:SAHARA REPORTERS
Jackie Appiah set to star in Nigeria’s first 3D movie, ‘Mystery Beads’
According to the producer, Egor Efiok, the movie, Mystery Beads tells a story of a string of spiritual beads stolen from the museum and given out to different people all of who escape its wrath until it gets to the last person, who unknowingly fancied and decide to keep it.
Efiok says the movie was shot on 3D ‘to enhance the quality of the movie and make believable the scenes which would have frightful effects on the audience.’
Other actors to stare in the movie include Joseph Akahome, Belinda Effah, G-lory, Emeka Amene, Anthony Monjaro and few others.
SOURCE:THE NET
Oussama Assaidi poised to join Liverpool from Dutch club Heerenveen
Winger Oussama Assaidi is set to join Liverpool from Dutch club Heerenveen, the
Merseyside club has revealed.
Morocco international Assaidi, 24, is to undergo a
medical at the club's Melwood training ground with a view to becoming
Brendan Rodgers's latest signing.
Assaidi has scored 20 goals in 68 appearances for Heerenveen.
He has represented Morocco 22 times since making his international debut in February 2011.
SOURCE:BBC
Kidnapped Judge regains freedom in Delta state
The Judiciary in Delta state were on Thursday relieved of the
tensions and confusion that enveloped the third arm of the government,
following sudden disappearance of one of their own, Justice Marcel
Okoh who was released by his abductors on Wednesday night.
Justice Okoh was kidnapped last Tuesday, August 7, by gunmen on his way to Warri where he was to resume as a vacation judge.
The jurist regained his freedom after he reportedly paid a ransom of N7million raised from family members and associates.
A family source said Justice Okoh was left off-hook at about 8:30 on Wednesday night near Asaba, the Delta state capital.
Last week lawyers as well as courts workers in Delta peacefully embarked on a strike action to protest against the judge’s kidnapping.
The source said some lawyers in the state who worked in Mr. Okoh’s office while he was a public prosecutor engaged the abductors to negotiate his release.
The Delta state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Charles Muka confirmed his release to journalists stated that the police made several efforts to rescue the judge before his eventual release.
“The police made several efforts to rescue him and to track down the elusive armed gang preying on Deltans.
He further disclosed that the Judge’s driver is. Still in the police custody.
“We have revealing information on the persons of these hoodlums and efforts are on to get them. The command has set strict measures in place to stop such tides.
The command appreciates various agencies, vigilantes and stakeholders for collaborations and synergy.”He stated.
Delta State police command had also few weeks ago thwarted an attempt by kidnappers to abducts the State’s Head of Service, Mr. Okey Ofili
SOURCE:DAILYPOST
Justice Okoh was kidnapped last Tuesday, August 7, by gunmen on his way to Warri where he was to resume as a vacation judge.
The jurist regained his freedom after he reportedly paid a ransom of N7million raised from family members and associates.
A family source said Justice Okoh was left off-hook at about 8:30 on Wednesday night near Asaba, the Delta state capital.
Last week lawyers as well as courts workers in Delta peacefully embarked on a strike action to protest against the judge’s kidnapping.
The source said some lawyers in the state who worked in Mr. Okoh’s office while he was a public prosecutor engaged the abductors to negotiate his release.
The Delta state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Charles Muka confirmed his release to journalists stated that the police made several efforts to rescue the judge before his eventual release.
“The police made several efforts to rescue him and to track down the elusive armed gang preying on Deltans.
He further disclosed that the Judge’s driver is. Still in the police custody.
“We have revealing information on the persons of these hoodlums and efforts are on to get them. The command has set strict measures in place to stop such tides.
The command appreciates various agencies, vigilantes and stakeholders for collaborations and synergy.”He stated.
Delta State police command had also few weeks ago thwarted an attempt by kidnappers to abducts the State’s Head of Service, Mr. Okey Ofili
SOURCE:DAILYPOST
Woman Burns 9-Year-Old Househelp’s Buttocks With Electric Iron
Mrs Akabekwa, of Abazuonu Street in Iyi-Owa Odekpe, Anambra state, maltreated and subjected Chinenye to different ordeals on a daily basis, including forcing her to hawk along the major road of Atani during school hours. And when a stranger tried to help little Chinenye, the mother of three got so mad, she scarred the little girl for life.
Mrs Akabekwa has been arrested by police.
Only a sick person would hurt a child like this. Before you raise your hand on a child, please remember what the bible says about people who hurt children.
SOURCE:NAIJ
Ice Prince Set To Drop Two New Singles
IcePrince
Zamani is Set To Drop 2 New Singles – “More” and ” Aboki” August 28th.
Both produced by Chopstix, this will be his official singles coming out
since the release of the Everybody Loves IcePrince (E.L.I) album.
Born
Panshak Henry Zamani, this native of Niger state is currently signed to
Jos based Record labelChocolate City Group which has the likes of Jesse
Jags, M.I, Dj Caise, Pryse and Brymo on its roaster.
Ice
Prince’s claim to fame is the award winning hit song “oleku” which was a
success by Nigerian standards especially for a debutant. As a follow up
success, he released the “superstar” track which was received yet again
to critical acclaim.
Will Ice
Prince live up to the many standards he has set with previous releases
on this new singles? A few weeks is all we’ve got to find out.
Woman Sleeps In Toilet To Save Her Marriage
The
woman, Mrs Suzanne Moyo, told Sunday News that she did not go to her
parents’ house or friend’s home because she feared that her husband, Mr
Nathan Moyo, would think she has a boyfriend and had slept at his house.
“I had no choice but to sleep in the toilet because my husband is a very difficult man. I did not come home late by design but I was held up by a friend who had collapsed and we had to take her to hospital. I apologised and told my husband the cause of my delay but he did not believe me.
“He beat me up and told me to go back to a boyfriend that I don’t even have. I chose to sleep in the toilet than to seek refuge at my parents’ home or at a friend’s because that would have made him think that I was really cheating on him,’’ said Mrs Moyo.
Mrs Moyo said as much as the toilet did not reek of human waste she had a nightmarish experience because she was afraid that someone would harm her.
“My toilet is clean so there was no bad smell at all but I had to contend with the hard floor, the cold and the fear that someone would break in and do me harm. But the utmost thing on my mind was that my marriage was on the rocks. I didn’t sleep the whole night, I cried nonstop and I was stressed.
“I don’t know what happened next, I must have dozed off because the next thing I remember was my husband waking me up and asking me what I was doing in the toilet. I think it was around three or four o’clock in the morning,’’ said Mrs Moyo.
After finding his wife miserable in the toilet, Mr Moyo felt pity for Mrs Moyo and took her back into the house.
“He told me to never do that again or he would leave me for good. If I had found a decent place to sleep I am sure I would not be home right now. We would still be fighting over this issue,’’ said Mrs Moyo.
Mr Moyo confirmed the incident but was reluctant to shed more light.
“As far as I am concerned that is in the past. What happened happened we cannot keep on dwelling on the past. I don’t want to talk about it,’’ he said.
“I had no choice but to sleep in the toilet because my husband is a very difficult man. I did not come home late by design but I was held up by a friend who had collapsed and we had to take her to hospital. I apologised and told my husband the cause of my delay but he did not believe me.
“He beat me up and told me to go back to a boyfriend that I don’t even have. I chose to sleep in the toilet than to seek refuge at my parents’ home or at a friend’s because that would have made him think that I was really cheating on him,’’ said Mrs Moyo.
Mrs Moyo said as much as the toilet did not reek of human waste she had a nightmarish experience because she was afraid that someone would harm her.
“My toilet is clean so there was no bad smell at all but I had to contend with the hard floor, the cold and the fear that someone would break in and do me harm. But the utmost thing on my mind was that my marriage was on the rocks. I didn’t sleep the whole night, I cried nonstop and I was stressed.
“I don’t know what happened next, I must have dozed off because the next thing I remember was my husband waking me up and asking me what I was doing in the toilet. I think it was around three or four o’clock in the morning,’’ said Mrs Moyo.
After finding his wife miserable in the toilet, Mr Moyo felt pity for Mrs Moyo and took her back into the house.
“He told me to never do that again or he would leave me for good. If I had found a decent place to sleep I am sure I would not be home right now. We would still be fighting over this issue,’’ said Mrs Moyo.
Mr Moyo confirmed the incident but was reluctant to shed more light.
“As far as I am concerned that is in the past. What happened happened we cannot keep on dwelling on the past. I don’t want to talk about it,’’ he said.
SOURCE:TALKOFNAIJA
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
2011/2012 SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship Award Scheme The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course.
Alicia Keys Announces Her New Album 'Girl on Fire'
"Let me just say before making this record, in some ways I felt like a lion locked in a cage...I felt like a girl misunderstood that no one really knew, I felt like it was time to stop making excuses for any part of my life that I wanted to change. Once I made that choice I became a Girl on Fire, the lion broke free!!" she explains.
"I traveled to different places, and worked with many collaborators, (some old friends, some new). I discovered so many beautiful sounds, and meanings and a lot about the power of a song," she adds. "I promise when you hear it, it's a new me, I gave it my all: powerful, soulful, honesty and heart... With Girl on Fire, I want to move you and surprise you."
"Girl on Fire is about new beginnings, new perspectives and fresh starts... stripping away all the bad energy in your life and taking full control of the reigns and how you want to live. There is something really empowering about finding yourself and your own inner strength. On one song, One of the lines I wrote says, 'I'll never be perfect, but at least now I'm brave!' "
Alicia Keys is set to debut one of her new songs at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on September 6. "Debuting a new song at the VMAs is definitely special. I debuted 'No One' at the VMAs - it was the first time anyone in the world heard 'No One'," she says. "And there's no better place in the whole wide world than the VMAs to do that, so it's gonna be crazy
SOURCE:ACESHOWBIZ
Thursday, 9 August 2012
2 Chainz Unleashes New Track 'I Luv Dem Strippers' Feat. Nicki Minaj
Photo credit: PNP/WENN 2 Chainz's Nicki Minaj-assisted track "I Luv Dem Strippers" has been unleashed. Staying true to its title, the song has the one half of the Playaz Circle rapping about the exotic ladies of the pole.
"Let's play big bank take little bank/You are looking at a shark in a fish tank/When I'm in the kitchen I make plenty of cash/hey shawty come here, she got plenty a**," so 2 Chainz raps before spitting the chorus, "Yeah, I love them strippers."
Minaj goes on ranting in her part, "Yes that's why I'm crowned Queen/And I ain't looking for the Prom King/These h**s' career's ain't promising/Killing these b****es, crime scene/Oooh, that's how a b**** do it."
"I Luv Dem Strippers" features a "tenebrous" beat with a repetitive hook. In support of the song, the GOOD Music rapper and the Young Money leading lady have filmed a music video for their collab in Atlanta, with the help of director Benny Boom.
The song is lifted off 2 Chainz's debut solo album "Based on a T.R.U. Story", which is due in the United States on August 14.
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Policeman arraigned for shooting girlfriend’s sister
The police on Tuesday arraigned Emmanuel
Okujo, a 31-year-old police corporal, who allegedly shot his
girlfriend’s sister, Blessing Isanbor, with an AK47 rifle on February
10, 2012.
Okujo, who also absconded with the
victim’s 19-year-old sister, Patience Isanbor, was charged with
attempted murder before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court.
The charge reads in part, “That you
Emmanuel Okujo on February 10, 2012, at about 8:30pm, at 10, Ifateyindo
Street, Gbagada, Lagos, in the Lagos Magisterial district did attempt to
murder one Blessing Isanbor by shooting her with your K2 Police service
gun with serial number 64487 which inflicted injury on her left cheek
contrary to Section 228 (1) and punishable under Section 228 (2) of the
Criminal Law of Lagos State Cap 17 vol.44 Laws of Lagos State Nigeria
2011.”
Okujo pleaded not guilty and the
magistrate, Mrs. J.A Anabor, granted him N100, 000 bail with two
sureties, including a landed property owner in the state.
The case was adjourned till October 19, 2012.
Meanwhile, 21-year-old Blessing needs more money to carry out another facial reconstruction surgery.
Blessing has undergone one surgery which was paid for by three non-governmental organisations and her family.
The Director, Project Alert on Violence
Against Women, Dr. Josephine Effa-Chukwuma, said her organisation had
raised some money for Blessing’s second surgery scheduled for August 9.
She said, “Project Alert on Violence
Against Women in collaboration with Centre for Organisational
Development and Zahara Women Foundation has raised some funds in support
of Blessing’s second surgery which will take place on Thursday.
“However, more money will be needed for her third and final surgery which will take place in a few weeks.”
After the alleged shooting, Blessing was
rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital where she was
admitted for four months and 13 days.
Our correspondent, who visited Blessing
at her residence recently, observed that she still hand bandage on her
jaw but her talking had improved.
Blessing said she still had pains in her
left cheek, which was still swollen. She added that she found it hard
to eat or even sleep.
She lamented that it was hard to adjust to the condition and feared that she would not be able to continue with her education.
Blessing’s uncle, Steven Isanbor, told PUNCH Metro that he was not satisfied with the role of the police in the matter.
“Okujo was attached to Ifako Police
Division before the incident occurred. After the shooting, the
Divisional Police Officer gave us N65, 000 but this is very little
compared to the over N1.4m which has been spent so far,” he said.
THE PUNCH NEWS.
Rihanna Reacts to Being Deemed Too Hot for Nivea
Rihanna
is dropped as a spokesmodel for Nivea more than a year after being
signed. The singer is branded "too sexy" by CEO of Nivea's parent
company Beiersdorf, and she quickly responds by posting a picture of the executive with message, "No caption necessary."
Stefan Heidenreich tells German newspaper Welt that Riri's raunchy image doesn't fit the brand. "Rihanna is a no go," he says. "I do not understand how to bring the core brand of Nivea in conjunction with Rihanna. Nivea is a company which stands for trust, family and reliability."
Riri was announced as a new face of Nivea just in time for its "100 Years Skincare for Life" campaign. In the ad, she posed topless while crossing her arms on her chest and smiling radiantly to the camera with a beautiful fresh face.
Her sexy song "California King Bed" was also featured in Nivea's campaign video. "We are excited to have Rihanna supporting us in our celebration and building a new generation of fans," the company said back then
Stefan Heidenreich tells German newspaper Welt that Riri's raunchy image doesn't fit the brand. "Rihanna is a no go," he says. "I do not understand how to bring the core brand of Nivea in conjunction with Rihanna. Nivea is a company which stands for trust, family and reliability."
Riri was announced as a new face of Nivea just in time for its "100 Years Skincare for Life" campaign. In the ad, she posed topless while crossing her arms on her chest and smiling radiantly to the camera with a beautiful fresh face.
Her sexy song "California King Bed" was also featured in Nivea's campaign video. "We are excited to have Rihanna supporting us in our celebration and building a new generation of fans," the company said back then
Kanye West Confirms 'Perfect Bitch' Is About Kim Kardashian
West shared unreleased tracks from his highly anticipated album "Cruel Summer" at PH-D Rooftop Lounge. According to NY Daily News' insider, one of the songs was talking about Kardashian and West's former girlfriend Amber Rose. "(He raps) verses about his search for the perfect woman and how he has now found the 'perfect bitch'," the insider said.
"Perfect Bitch" is expected to be one of the tracks in "Cruel Summer" which is due September 4. It is not West's first song that has a reference to Kardashian. He also wrote "Way Too Cold" to dish her marriage with basketball star Kris Humphries.
Eminem first to reach 60million Facebook followers
The Slim Shady star passed the milestone on the social networking website on Monday, and now boasts 60,093,667 'likes' on his page.
Eminem's Love The Way You Lie collaborator Rihanna is not far behind on Facebook, she has 59,381,829 'likes', but the rapper is still only the fourth most popular entertainer on YouTube.com with two billion views on his channel.
Drake Slammed for Allegedly Using Aaliyah Song to Diss Chris Brown
Photo credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN Drake landed in hot water due to his verses in Aaliyah's newly-released song "Enough Said". The Canadian rapper came under fire from some music fans for allegedly taking a dig at Chris Brown in the posthumous track.
The lyrics in question were, "Bothers me when you got to play therapist, that s***'s embarrassin'/ They even bring up these n****s in comparison/ They just got to forgive me, this watch is a 150/ Still ain't got the time for a b**** to be acting iffy."
He was also accused of coming after the ex-boyfriend of Rihanna in other lines such as, "Running through the city with n****s I'd give a kidney/ Selling under 150 you n****s got to be kidding/ Is this even still a discussion?/ Don't you ever wake up disgusted?"
@In_Boss_U_Trust tweeted, "Is the Drake song with Aaliyah in it really a diss to Chris Brown cuz if so, that's disrespectful." @Cazba21 Now additionally wrote, "I love Drake but not sure reworking Aaliyah for 10 year anniversary and 'dissing' Chris Brown in it is really in the right spirit!"
@Haughtonish posted, "Things I dislike about Drake's new song : 1.'Enough said' is that he was dissing Chris Brown in a Aaliyah song which is negative." @toyas_world added, "It was disrespectful that Drake chose an Aaliyah track to diss Chris Brown. There is a time & place for everything & this wasn't it."
Drizzy hasn't commented on the rumor.
Beggars protest removal from Lagos roads
LAGOS—Hundreds of beggars, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest to
the Lagos State House Assembly, Alausa, Ikeja, over their removal from
the streets in the state.
President of the Association of Physically-Challenged, Alhaji Jubril Hassan, said the government was wrong to have asked beggars to stay off the streets where they were enjoying their social rights. Hassan also said it was illegal to deny them their fundamental freedom of movement.
Hassan said: “We adopted this medium to express our displeasure and unhappiness with the actions taken and the one to be taken by the Lagos State Government. “Our movement within Lagos metropolis has been restricted such that anyone caught roaming the street is taken to Majidun Rehabilitation Centre.”
He explained that in most cases, all their belongings were seized, while they were also maltreated by the management of the camp. He said: “The condition of the camp is appalling and devastating, it causes more harm to our health. It has come to our notice that very soon anybody found giving us alms will be apprehended and imprisoned for two years.”
He, therefore, appealed to the government to rescind its decision of denying beggars the right to move freely within the state. According to him, the policy will further aggravate their suffering, instead of alleviating it. He called on the media, non-government organisations and human rights activists to come to their aid.
The Secretary of the association, Mr. Zakariwai Hassan, claimed that no fewer than 600 beggars had been arrested by the government without providing adequate alternative for them.
Hassan urged the government to look into their plight and allow them to continue with their daily activities in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria,NAN, reported that the protesters were received by Mr. Babatunde Panox, Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Security as the assemblymen were on recess. He advised them not to take the law into their hands, promising that the government would find solutions to their problems.
President of the Association of Physically-Challenged, Alhaji Jubril Hassan, said the government was wrong to have asked beggars to stay off the streets where they were enjoying their social rights. Hassan also said it was illegal to deny them their fundamental freedom of movement.
Hassan said: “We adopted this medium to express our displeasure and unhappiness with the actions taken and the one to be taken by the Lagos State Government. “Our movement within Lagos metropolis has been restricted such that anyone caught roaming the street is taken to Majidun Rehabilitation Centre.”
He explained that in most cases, all their belongings were seized, while they were also maltreated by the management of the camp. He said: “The condition of the camp is appalling and devastating, it causes more harm to our health. It has come to our notice that very soon anybody found giving us alms will be apprehended and imprisoned for two years.”
He, therefore, appealed to the government to rescind its decision of denying beggars the right to move freely within the state. According to him, the policy will further aggravate their suffering, instead of alleviating it. He called on the media, non-government organisations and human rights activists to come to their aid.
The Secretary of the association, Mr. Zakariwai Hassan, claimed that no fewer than 600 beggars had been arrested by the government without providing adequate alternative for them.
Hassan urged the government to look into their plight and allow them to continue with their daily activities in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria,NAN, reported that the protesters were received by Mr. Babatunde Panox, Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Security as the assemblymen were on recess. He advised them not to take the law into their hands, promising that the government would find solutions to their problems.
Monday, 6 August 2012
'last Flight To Abuja' Rated '4' In The Uk Cinemas
A-list actress and singer, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has tipped the new Nollywood flick, Last Flight to Abuja to go places.
Omotola who played the role of a busy lady based in Abuja and had to cut short her stay in the Federal Capital City in order to surprise her fiancé who is based in Lagos only to meet another lady in her pyjamas. On seeing the stranger in her fiancé’s apartment, Omotola decided to go back to her base thereby boarding the doomed last Flamingo flight to Abuja.
The Amnesty International Ambassador was pleased with the positive review the movie got in the UK.
I am totally pleased to hear that it has been Rated in four star by Odeon cinemas, UK; it's a testament to the faith, perseverance and hardwork. Thank God, this is only the beginning". Last Flight to Abuja (LFA) was produced by Obi Emelonye, the producer of one of the highest grossing movies of 2011, Mirror Boy, a film that received several awards last year. Obi Emelonye’s new movie features a delightful slew of superstars and fast rising acts; the amiable Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Ali Nuhu, Jide Kosoko, Celine Loader and a host of others.
LFA premiered recently and was shown to a capacity crowd of 1500 people at the popular Troxy Cinema in East London; the London premiere was also dedicated to the memory of the ill-fated Dana Air crash. The movie was shot on the Arri Alexa, the most expensive camera in the world. Last Flight to Abuja is expected to double the amount the previous film, Mirror Boy sold at the cinema.
Mirror Boy was one of the grossing movies of 2011 with sales to the tune of N20m (twenty million).
culled from society now.
Omotola who played the role of a busy lady based in Abuja and had to cut short her stay in the Federal Capital City in order to surprise her fiancé who is based in Lagos only to meet another lady in her pyjamas. On seeing the stranger in her fiancé’s apartment, Omotola decided to go back to her base thereby boarding the doomed last Flamingo flight to Abuja.
The Amnesty International Ambassador was pleased with the positive review the movie got in the UK.
I am totally pleased to hear that it has been Rated in four star by Odeon cinemas, UK; it's a testament to the faith, perseverance and hardwork. Thank God, this is only the beginning". Last Flight to Abuja (LFA) was produced by Obi Emelonye, the producer of one of the highest grossing movies of 2011, Mirror Boy, a film that received several awards last year. Obi Emelonye’s new movie features a delightful slew of superstars and fast rising acts; the amiable Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Ali Nuhu, Jide Kosoko, Celine Loader and a host of others.
LFA premiered recently and was shown to a capacity crowd of 1500 people at the popular Troxy Cinema in East London; the London premiere was also dedicated to the memory of the ill-fated Dana Air crash. The movie was shot on the Arri Alexa, the most expensive camera in the world. Last Flight to Abuja is expected to double the amount the previous film, Mirror Boy sold at the cinema.
Mirror Boy was one of the grossing movies of 2011 with sales to the tune of N20m (twenty million).
culled from society now.
Stroke-Hit Yoruba Actor, Dento Finally Dies
Dento, as we gathered, died today after a long battle for survival. He was reportedly hit with stroke some months ago. Few months ago, there were calls for financial help for the actor. The call was heeded to by some Nigerians and Oyo State government, who donated some amount of money for the treatment of Dento.
He would be buried according to Islamic rites on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 by 10am. May his soul rest in peace.
Gunmen Raid Deeper Life Church In Okene Killing 15 Worshippers
Unknown gunmen opened fire in a crowded Deeper Life church near the Federal College of Education in Okene, Kogi state late last night killing 15 worshipers in the church. Several worshipers were critically wounded in the attack according to the local government chairman in the area.
Emergency workers said the casualty will likely increase in a few hours. Soldiers and police from the Joint Task Force in the state have cordoned off the area.
USAIN BOLT LABELS RIHANNA & CHERYL COLE | AS "THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN THE WORLD"
Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt has revealed his celebrity
crushes and says Cheryl Cole and Rihanna are "the most beautiful
women in the world”.
Usain, who won
gold last night [Aug 5] during the 2012 Olympic Men's 100 metre race while also
breaking the record for second fastest time, says he is smitten by Girls Aloud
singer Cheryl who he would like to
take to dinner.
London has some really beautiful women;
I can't help but notice them. Cheryl
Cole is always in the media and I can see why. She is so beautiful", Usain told the Daily Star.
"I think for me it is between
her and Rihanna for the most beautiful woman in the world”.
Breaking: Syrian Prime Minister (Riyad Hijab) Sacked from Office
The director of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdel Rahman, disclosed that Hijab had fled Syria.
President Bashar al-Assad appointed Hijab, a former agriculture minister, as primeminister in June following a parliamentary election in May which authorities said was a step towards political reform but which opponents dismissed as a sham.
DSTV Increases Tariffs Again
Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DSTV, have increased their access
tariffs again. The company has introduced new subscription charges,
citing increases in the company’s operational and ancillary costs which
include, content acquisition and development, technical infrastructure,
satellite lease, facilities and maintenance.
The new tariffs are: DStv Family, from N2, 800 to N3, 000; DStv Compact, from N4, 800 to N5, 000; DStv Compact Plus, from N7, 000 to N7, 500 and DStv Premium, from N10, 000 to N11, 000.
Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said, “We are mindful of the current economic challenges and the impact on the purchasing power given the myriad of competing needs. As a family-oriented company, we have proposed this deal aimed at creating a WIN-WIN situation that ensures that this increase has no negative impact on our subscribers who take up our offer. Our esteemed subscribers will have an opportunity to pay less than they were previously paying.”
Ugbe said for subscribers who take advantage of the special offer, the 10 per cent discount translates to N1,350 from N1,500 (N150 less than the new rate) for DStv Access; N2,700 from N3, 000 (N300 less than the new rate) for DStv Family; N4, 500 from N5, 000 (N500 less than the new rate) for DStv Compact; N6,750 from N7, 500 (N750 less than new rate) for DStv Compact Plus; and N9, 900 from N11, 000 (N1,100 less than the new rate) for the DStv Premium.
The new tariffs are: DStv Family, from N2, 800 to N3, 000; DStv Compact, from N4, 800 to N5, 000; DStv Compact Plus, from N7, 000 to N7, 500 and DStv Premium, from N10, 000 to N11, 000.
Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said, “We are mindful of the current economic challenges and the impact on the purchasing power given the myriad of competing needs. As a family-oriented company, we have proposed this deal aimed at creating a WIN-WIN situation that ensures that this increase has no negative impact on our subscribers who take up our offer. Our esteemed subscribers will have an opportunity to pay less than they were previously paying.”
Ugbe said for subscribers who take advantage of the special offer, the 10 per cent discount translates to N1,350 from N1,500 (N150 less than the new rate) for DStv Access; N2,700 from N3, 000 (N300 less than the new rate) for DStv Family; N4, 500 from N5, 000 (N500 less than the new rate) for DStv Compact; N6,750 from N7, 500 (N750 less than new rate) for DStv Compact Plus; and N9, 900 from N11, 000 (N1,100 less than the new rate) for the DStv Premium.
Baby No 7 On The Way For 2Face As Annie Macaulay Is Pregnant
An industry source, who also claimed to be in the know of the beautiful former The Next Movie Star contestant, said that the mother of one has developed more growth at some strategic areas of her body, which is associated with expectant mothers.
The Ifiki, Akwa-Ibom State-born role interpreter has now cut down on her activities on popular social media site, Twitter for some time now. We learnt that Annie is planning to keep the news close to her chest as she does not want any unnecessary media attention over her present state.
You will recall that on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Annie and 2Face had a secret marriage in Lagos only attended by some selected family and friends. This happened shortly after the African Queen crooner performed at his album launch concert at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on April 30, 2012, which was only few hours before their secret wedding.
On February 14, 2012, 2Face finally proposed to Annie after one of his babymamas, Pero Adeniyi was then pregnant with his sixth child. Annie presently has a daughter named Isabella for 2Face.
Rihanna And Oprah Winfrey Hangs Out In Barbados
down to Barbados to hang out with island
native Rihanna, but it wasn't just to catch
up and soak in some sun (although we're
not knocking those things off the list).
"Look who popped up in my Hometown
BARBADOS #topnotch," Ri-Ri posted on her
Instagram with a photo of herself driving
Winfrey.
It turns out that Oprah made the visit for an
upcoming interview special that will air on
OWN, and also posted Instagram photos of
her time there, including one of the duo
looking as vibrant as ever while heading
out of One Sandy Lane Villa, "@rihanna and
I finishing up interview . What a refreshing
surprise she is!"
The one-on-one interview for Oprah's Next
Chapter, which will reminisce on the singer's
journey to becoming a superstar will air on
August 19.
Lagos Fashion and Design Week enters year 2
Organisers of the annual MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW), have announced plans to host the second edition in Eko Hotel and Suites later this year.
According to Omoyemi Akerele, the
producer of the show, fashion has proven to be a viable economic driver
in other developed continents, hence the decision to make this year’s
edition impact on the Nigerian fashion industry.
The show, which made its debut last
year, will run for four days and will parade 20 designers showcasing
their Spring/Summer collections. Awards such as Young designer, Young
model and Young Creative Enterpreneur of the Year will also be given to
deserving participants.
Sponsors for this year’s edition include MTN, Mania Magazine, House of Tara, Porsche, and Research in Motion.
15-year-old boy killed by sister-in-law for allegedly stealing N50 to buy Gala
A fifteen year-old boy simply known as Senbou had been reportedly
killed by his sister-in-law for allegedly stealing money to buy a N50
Gala Sausage.
Senbou, who was living with his elder brother and wife, was allegedly beaten to death by the sister-in-law simply identified as Iya Anu.
It was learnt that the suspect had allegedly attacked the deceased for allegedly stealing her money to buy the sausage.
The incident occurred around 3pm yesterday at 8, Amosun Street, off Community Road, Ijegun, Igando area of Lagos.
Police operatives attached to Isheri Police Station, moved in immediately the incident was reported by neighbours and arrested the woman
.
Sources alleged that the woman has never liked the boy’s presence in her matrimonial home and was always beating and punishing him for flimsy reasons.
According to neighbours, there was a time she almost killed the boy, but for the timely intervention of neighbours.
Senbou, who was living with his elder brother and wife, was allegedly beaten to death by the sister-in-law simply identified as Iya Anu.
It was learnt that the suspect had allegedly attacked the deceased for allegedly stealing her money to buy the sausage.
The incident occurred around 3pm yesterday at 8, Amosun Street, off Community Road, Ijegun, Igando area of Lagos.
Police operatives attached to Isheri Police Station, moved in immediately the incident was reported by neighbours and arrested the woman
.
Sources alleged that the woman has never liked the boy’s presence in her matrimonial home and was always beating and punishing him for flimsy reasons.
According to neighbours, there was a time she almost killed the boy, but for the timely intervention of neighbours.
Sunday, 5 August 2012
I Am Not A Legend Yet – Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt insists he cannot be considered a legend until he wins gold in the 200m final
.
Bolt smashed the field in Sunday night’s 100m final to retain his title, clocking an Olympic record of 9.63 seconds to see off a stellar line-up, with every man bar the injured Asafa Powell going under 10 seconds.
Reigning world champion and training partner Yohan Blake took silver in 9.75s and 2004 champion Justin Gatlin the bronze in 9.79.
“This gold means I am one step closer to being a legend so I’m working toward that,” Bolt – who confirmed he was unaware of an incident which saw a bottle thrown on to the track just before they starting gun fired – said. “That’s just one step, I have the 200m to go so I can’t celebrate.”
The bottle incident saw a Dutchman arrested and Bolt said he did not hear the bottle land just metres behind him just before he launches himself down the track to glory.
“No, I keep hearing that,” he said. “I don’t know who would have done that. The atmosphere was wonderful. I knew it was going to be like this. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind that it was going to be loud and it was going to be great and you can feel that energy.”
He admits he enjoyed Sunday night’s triumph even more than Beijing: “The reason it’s sweeter is because a lot of guys doubted me so I had to show the world I am the greatest.
“It means a lot because there were a lot of people doubting me, it was great to come out and show I am still number one, I am still the best.
“I’ve said it from the start, people can talk, all they can do is talk. I tell you people that when it comes to the championships it’s all about business to me and I brought it.
“The trials woke me up. Yohan gave me a wake-up call. He knocked on my door and said ‘Usain, this is an Olympic year, wake up’, so I am grateful for that moment because after that I got my head together, got my head in the game.
.
Bolt smashed the field in Sunday night’s 100m final to retain his title, clocking an Olympic record of 9.63 seconds to see off a stellar line-up, with every man bar the injured Asafa Powell going under 10 seconds.
Reigning world champion and training partner Yohan Blake took silver in 9.75s and 2004 champion Justin Gatlin the bronze in 9.79.
“This gold means I am one step closer to being a legend so I’m working toward that,” Bolt – who confirmed he was unaware of an incident which saw a bottle thrown on to the track just before they starting gun fired – said. “That’s just one step, I have the 200m to go so I can’t celebrate.”
The bottle incident saw a Dutchman arrested and Bolt said he did not hear the bottle land just metres behind him just before he launches himself down the track to glory.
“No, I keep hearing that,” he said. “I don’t know who would have done that. The atmosphere was wonderful. I knew it was going to be like this. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind that it was going to be loud and it was going to be great and you can feel that energy.”
He admits he enjoyed Sunday night’s triumph even more than Beijing: “The reason it’s sweeter is because a lot of guys doubted me so I had to show the world I am the greatest.
“It means a lot because there were a lot of people doubting me, it was great to come out and show I am still number one, I am still the best.
“I’ve said it from the start, people can talk, all they can do is talk. I tell you people that when it comes to the championships it’s all about business to me and I brought it.
“The trials woke me up. Yohan gave me a wake-up call. He knocked on my door and said ‘Usain, this is an Olympic year, wake up’, so I am grateful for that moment because after that I got my head together, got my head in the game.
RIM to unveil new PlayBook line
Canada’s Research In Motion has chosen its home
country to launch a PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular
networks, a crucial feature missing from its poor-selling initial
models.
The BlackBerry maker said on it would launch the new
tablets in Canada next week and roll them out in coming months in the
United States, Europe, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean,
according to Reuters.
The PlayBook tablet, introduced more than a year ago,
is strategically important for RIM as it is the first product to use
the QNX operating system that RIM is adapting for a new generation of
BlackBerry phones designed to compete with sexier devices already on the
market.
But the PlayBook was widely criticized at launch for
lacking basic features such as email, and it has failed to wow consumers
despite sharp discounts and a major software upgrade.
RIM has so far only sold Wi-Fi capable PlayBook
devices and this has played a role in making the device less attractive
to potential buyers, as users would need access to a Wi-Fi network or to
tether the device to the BlackBerry to use the Internet
.
The new device will run on the latest 4G LTE networks
that offer high-speed data downloads capabilities. Long Term Evolution
technology is being widely deployed by carriers both in North America
and overseas, as smartphone adoption has increased and boosted demand
for wireless data downloads.
The 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will come with
32 gigabytes of memory and will be available from major Canadian
carriers like BCE Inc’s Bell, Rogers Communications Inc and Telus
Corporation in Canada on August 9.
Lagos, Samsung develop capacity for training electronics engineers
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Eko
Secondary Education Project, a World Bank assisted initiative aimed at
improving the quality of public secondary education, has partnered with
Samsung Electronics West Africa to provide training and job
opportunities in electronics engineering for students in the state.
Critical to this partnership was the inauguration of
the Samsung Engineering Academy, the first of its kind in Lagos as part
of the firm’s goal to develop 10, 000 electronics engineers across
Africa by 2015.
The academy, equipped with the latest electronics, is
aimed at addressing the dearth of technical and engineering skills in
Nigeria by providing hands-on, technical skills training for secondary
school students.
Governor Babatunde Fashola while inaugurating the
facility in Lagos, said there was an urgent need to develop technical
skills in students in Nigeria, noting that existing technicians must
have knowledge that are relevant to modern technology.
He said, “Upcoming technicians must be exposed to
cutting-edge technology if they must remain competitive. There is no
doubt that a sound knowledge of modern technology is the most important
resource for entrepreneurship and wealth creation for technicians.”
Fashola commended Samsung for partnering with the
state government on the academy, stressing that the college was not only
a knowledge hub but would also open up job opportunities for the people
of Lagos.
This, he said, was in line with his administration’s drive to create jobs, especially for young citizens.
On the partnership, the Managing Director, Samsung
Electronics West Africa, Mr. Nicholas Shin, said, “Our aim is to promote
cooperation, innovation, wealth creation and to facilitate thought
leadership in communities where we operate in response to the real need
and conditions.
“Samsung Engineering Academy is our CSR initiative,
undertaken in response to the need to train skilled workforce of
technicians who will become service experts empowered to create wealth.
Samsung as a quality service-oriented company aims to link CSR
activities to sustain our level of innovation, which can only be
achieved if we invest in quality education to empower the youth.”
According to him, students selected will go through a
year’s programme in engineering skills, aligned to technical school
curriculum. Upon completion of the programme, graduating students are
automatically eligible for internship at Samsung’s Channel partners.
Shin explained that outstanding performers stood a
good opportunity to work as independent service technicians or employees
in the company’s retail channel outlets, adding that they were also
qualified to participate in a year-long leadership opportunity at
Samsung Electronics headquarters in South Korea as part of the 100
African young leaders programme.
Samsung started the first phase of the academies in
South Africa in March 2011. The South African Academy officially ended
its pilot phase of the programme as the first class of students
graduated in January, 2012. In February, a second Academy was launched
in Kenya.
The academies are a part of the company’s global
‘Hope for Children’ initiative, which places a strategic focus on
bringing attention to the worldwide need for childhood education and
health care in an effort to improve communities worldwide.
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