Wednesday 30 April 2014

Ukraine On Alert And Ready For Combat As Pro-Russian Insurgents Continue Tightens Grip

Ukraine’s armed forces are on “full combat alert” against a possible Russian invasion, Kiev says, as pro-Kremlin insurgents tightened their grip on the increasingly chaotic east of the country.


Rebels stormed the regional police building and town hall in the eastern Ukrainian city of Gorlivka, local officials said, bringing to more than a dozen the number of locations under their control.


The new seizure followed clashes in nearby Lugansk late on Tuesday, as hundreds of pro-Russia protesters, spearheaded by a heavily armed mob, took control of the police station.


Ukraine’s interim president, Oleksandr Turchynov, told his cabinet the nation’s armed forces were on “full combat alert” as fears grew in Kiev that Russia could mount an armed invasion of the former Soviet republic.


“The threat of a Russia starting a war against mainland Ukraine is real,” he said.

Turchynov urged “Ukrainian patriots” to bolster the beleaguered police force, which he has criticised for


“inaction and in some cases treachery”.


The West has accused Russia of fomenting the crisis and backing the rebels, and has imposed sanctions to try to get Moscow to back down.


The United States and European Union members see the insurgency as a bid to destabilise Ukraine before presidential elections slated for May 25, but Moscow denies it has a hand in the rebellion.


President Vladimir Putin insisted to reporters late on Tuesday that there were “neither Russian instructors, nor special units, nor troops” operating in Ukraine.


Opening another front in the war of words between Washington and Moscow, Putin warned the sanctions against his country could harm Western interests in Russia’s lucrative energy sector.


At a regional summit in Minsk, Putin said: “If this continues, we will of course have to think about how (foreign companies) work in the Russian Federation, including in key sectors of the Russian economy such as energy.”


His comments threaten the operations of some of the world’s biggest energy companies in the resource-rich country. Among those targeted by the US sanctions is the president of Rosneft, Russia’s top petroleum company and one of the world’s largest publicly traded oil companies.


The EU said talks with Russia and Ukraine would take place in Warsaw on Friday to try to resolve a $3.5 billion gas bill Gazprom calculates Kiev owes. Putin has threatened to cut off the gas flow to Ukraine if it is not quickly paid.


The tensions are already having an impact on the Russian economy, as the International Monetary Fund announced on Wednesday the country was already “experiencing recession”.


The IMF also drastically slashed its 2014 growth forecast for Russia to 0.2 per cent from 1.3 per cent, amid massive capital outflows over the Ukraine crisis.




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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to wed in Los Angeles THIS WEEK… in ‘private courthouse wedding’



  • Pair ‘have obtained a confidential marriage license ahead of the nuptials’

  • They were allegedly advised by their lawyers to have a wedding in America before their ceremonies in France

  • Their Parisian ceremony on May 24th is still expected to be an extravagant affair


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are set to wed in Los Angeles this week, it has been reported.

The couple, who are planning an extravagant ceremony in Paris, France, next month, will be saying ‘I do’ before the week’s out, according to TMZ.com.

However, while Kim and Kanye’s French nuptials on May 24th will no doubt be an over-the-top lavish do, this week’s ceremony is due to be a much more low-key affair.



Nuptials: Kim Kardashian, who wore a wedding dress on the cover of Vogue magazine, and Kanye West are said to wed this week, according to reports

After obtaining a ‘confidential’ marriage license in a bid to keep the news quiet, Kim and Kanye will be walking down the aisle in a ‘courthouse wedding’.

But in true Kardashian style, the pair are reportedly planning to celebrate becoming husband and wife at a do with friends and family following the ceremony.

The wedding comes after Kanye popped the question last October – four months after Kim gave birh to their daughter North West.



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Pout and about: News of the wedding this week came after Kim was seen looking sleek in all-black at a studio in Los Angeles on Monday




Smarten up ripped jeans with a tailored black blazer



Sticking to black: It remains to be seen what kind of outfit Kim chooses for the ‘private, courthouse wedding’

Kim and Kanye show off wedding style in Vogue

It was previously reported that Kim and Kanye were planning to have a ceremony in America, as wel as a further two in France, after their lawyers allegedly recommended a US wedding to avoid any legal issues.

A source said: ‘Typically, the U.S. recognizes citizens getting married in France, but dealing with a foreign government and paperwork could be a nightmare.

‘So just to make sure it’s legal, Kim and Kanye will first be having a civil ceremony in Southern California.’

The couple’s wedding plans were almost scuppered last month when they discovered that French law requires at least one of them to remain in France for at least 40 days before the wedding.



Lavish: Kim and Kanye, last pictured together in Paris on April 14th, are reported to be having one wedding in America and then a further two in France



Main venue: According to reports, one of the pair’s French weddings will take place at Chateau de Louveciennes just outside Paris

Although Kanye has owned an apartment in the city for three years, it’s not his main home and so the local mayor will make the final decision.

At the time a source told Radar: ‘Kim and Kanye were unaware until recently that France required a residency requirement prior to the marriage. Kanye has an apartment in Paris, but he doesn’t live there full time.’

And the French Embassy in Washington D.C confirmed the law saying: ‘All marriages must be performed by a French civil authority before any religious ceremony takes place. The mayor can authorise the deputy mayor or a city councillor to perform the ceremony in the town in which one of the parties to be married has resided for at least 40 days preceding the marriage.

‘These requirements cannot be waived.’



Bridesmaid to be: Kim and Kanye’s daughter North is expected to have a starring role in all the ceremonies

Their main wedding – which is rumoured to be held at Louis XIV-commissioned Chateau de Louveciennes – is expected to be an extravagant affair.

It’s thought Kim will have at least three outfit changes on the big day, with Azzedine Alaia expected to be one of the designers.

However, in an interview in February, Kim admitted she had changed her mind about what she wanted on her big day and was keen to have a smaller do.

She said: ‘We’re having a super, super small, intimate wedding. As we go along, we’re realizing we want it to be smaller and more intimate than people are imagining and thinking.’



MailOnline has contacted a representative for Kim for comment.



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Cameroonian Inmate Exposes Slave Labour In Chinese Prisons

An Australian woman living in Harlem found an apparent desperate plea for help from a Chinese prison-factory “slave” tucked inside her shopping bag from posh Saks Fifth Avenue.


Stephanie Wilson, 28, an Australian who lives in West Harlem and works in human rights, found the note after buying Hunter rain boots at the expensive department store in 2012, reports The New York Post.


“HELP! HELP! HELP! We are ill-treated and work like slaves for 13 hours every day producing these bags in bulk in the prison factory,” said the note, handwritten on lined paper and tucked into the bottom of her shopping bag.


“Thanks and sorry to bother you,” it added.


“I read the letter, and I just shook,” Ms Wilson told DNAinfo.


“I could not believe what I was reading.”


The note was signed “Tohnain Emmanuel Njong” and accompanied by a small colour picture of a man in an orange jacket.


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The letter, which also included an e-mail address which included an email address on the back, triggered a desperate hunt for the man.


Ms Wilson sought the help of the DC-based Laogai Research Foundation, an advocacy group that fights human-rights abuses in Chinese prisons.


The group’s founder, Harry Wu, who spent 19 years in a Chinese prison factory, told The Post that he believes the letter is authentic and that he contacted the US Department of Homeland Security, which investigates allegations of slave labour.


Mr Wu said Njong took a big risk in writing the note.


“There would be solitary confinement until you confess and maybe later they increase your sentence — or even death,” Mr Wu told DNAinfo.


“They can just do anything they want,” he said of the Chinese government.


“But they have to care about international media and politics. If everybody speaks out, that can really impact the Chinese government.”


A man believed to be Njong was finally tracked down by DNAinfo through the e-mail on the note.


In a phone interview, he confirmed to the web site unusual details about the note.


He said he is from Cameroon and had been teaching English in China when he was imprisoned on bogus charges.


He said he secretly wrote five notes — several in French and the rest in English — from prison and put them in the bags.


He said he was released from prison after three years, in December 2013, and is now in Dubai.




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Oklahoma Prisoner Dies Of Heart Attack After Botched Execution

Oklahoma officials have botched the lethal injection of an inmate — leaving him gasping and twitching in agony until he died of a massive heart attack 43 minutes after the execution began.


Convicted murderer Clayton Lockett’s execution involved the use of a new cocktail of drugs that included the sedative midazolam as the first in a three-drug combination. But the drugs did not have the intended effect.


Mr Lockett grimaced, tensed his body and raised his head and chest several times during the three-minute period that reporters were permitted to watch, NewsOklahoma reports.

Local media present said Mr Lockett sat up and said “something’s wrong” 14 minutes into the procedure.


According to a New York Times report, the method of administration, rather than the drugs themselves, appeared to have failed.


The state’s Corrective Services director Robert Patton said he halted Lockett’s execution about 20 minutes after the first drug was administered.


“We’ve had a vein failure, in which the chemicals did not make it into the offender,” Mr Patton told reporters.


The planned execution of a second inmate later on Tuesday was postponed.


It was to be Oklahoma’s first double execution in nearly 80 years.




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Over 9,000 Lagos Pupils Are Partially Blind – State Govt.

9,498 pupils in Lagos public primary schools have visual impairment or partial blindness, Lagos The Lagos State Government has said after tests were carried out on 74,000 of them.


Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this today at a Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa in Ikeja, Lagos.


“The School Eye Programme was scaled up to include training of two teachers in each of the 1,001 public primary schools in the state and installation of vision corridors in 180 primary school complexes and 501 schools were equipped with vision screening kits.


“The total number of pupils screened by the trained teachers was 73,694, out of which 9,498 had visual impairment. Follow up visit for the treatment of the pupils was carried out. 979 pupils were treated out of which 143 glasses were given,” he said.


According to the commissioner, the Eye Care Services Development and Community Outreach interventions of the government which was designed to reduce the burden of preventable blindness in the state, led to 7,206 patients being screened at 41 different screening venues, out of which 4,396 patients were given glasses and 175 surgeries done.




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Protesters Chant ‘Bring Back Our Daughters’ In March To National Assembly

Nigerian protesters marched on the National Assembly Wednesday to demand the government and military do more to rescue scores of schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram gunmen at Government Girls Secondary School, in Chibok,Borno State, more than two weeks ago.


Dubbed “a million woman march” and promoted on Twitter under #BringBackOurGirls, the protest was not expected to draw a massive crowd and turn-out was hindered by heavy rain in the capital Abuja.


But several hundred women and men, mostly dressed in red, marched through the rain towards the National Assembly carrying placards that read “Find Our Daughters.”


Protest organiser Hadiza Bala Usman had earlier said that the size of the protest was less important than raising awareness about the plight of the hostages whose April 14 abduction at gunpoint from their school in the northeast has outraged Africa’s most populous nation.


“The government has to understand that we are not going to allow this silence to continue,” Usman said.


In the northern city of Kano, roughly 100 people dressed in black marched towards the state governor’s office, calling for the girls’ immediate release.


The mass kidnapping in the Chibok area of northeastern Borno state was one of the most shocking attacks in Boko Haram’s five-year extremist uprising, which has killed thousands across the north and centre of the country.


The leader of Chibok’s elders forum, Pogu Bitrus, told AFP that he had received information indicating the girls were trafficked into neighbouring Cameroon and Chad and sold as brides to insurgents for 2,000 naira ($12).


Parents have voiced fury at the military’s efforts, accusing the security services of ignoring their daughters’ plight.


Former World Bank vice president Obiageli Ezekwesili, also an ex-Nigerian cabinet member, has emerged as a leader of the #BringBackOurGirls movement and addressed protesters at Unity Fountain in Abuja as the march kicked off.


She accused the military of having “no coherent search-and-rescue” plan.


“We are going to the National Assembly because that is where each of these girls has a representative,” she said.


Bitrus said it was “unbelievable” that the military, which claims to be working around-the-clock to find the hostages, had not yet tracked down any of the kidnappers.


Locals have scoured the bushlands of the remote region, pooling money to buy fuel for motorcycles and cars to conduct their own rescue effort.


Usman condemned what she called the official complacency which has followed the abductions.


“If this happened anywhere else in the world, more than 200 girls kidnapped and no information for more than two weeks, the country would be brought to a standstill,” she told AFP.


Usman said she had been promised that the House Speaker Aminu Tambuwal and perhaps even President Goodluck Jonathan will speak to the protesters.


“We have booked an appointment,” she said. “We expect (both men) will come out and address us.”


Jonathan has faced scathing criticism over his handling of the Boko Haram conflict, which has already killed more than 1,500 people this year.


Speaking by phone from Chibok, a father of one of the kidnapped schoolgirls voiced hope that attention to his nightmare from protesters near the seat of government could make a difference.


“We are poor with no influence whatsoever, which we believe is the reason the government does not care about our girls,” said the father, requesting anonymity.


“We believe if Nigerians, the high and the low, raise their voices from different quarters it will make the government sit up and do the right thing to free our girls.” [AFP]

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NERC Orders Stop Of Fixed Charge In Areas Without Power For 15 Days

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) to stop N750 monthly fixed charge consumers of electricity pay monthly – in any area without power supply for 15 days in the month.


The fixed charge is an element of an electricity customer’s monthly bill to enable the “Discos” to maintain and recover costs on permanent investments, such as transformers, cables and poles.


The NERC Chairman, Dr Sam Amadi announced the commission’s decision, yesterday, at a news conference, saying the order would be effective from May 1.


According to him, the commission took the decision based on consideration of complaints and agitations from customers and in line with its role in the electricity industry as provided by a 2005 Act.


“It is hereby ordered that effective from May 1, 2014, where any customer of a distribution licencee has not received continuous electricity supply for a period of 15 days in a month, such customer shall not be required to pay the fixed charge.


“This is provided that the disruption is not due to non-payment of electricity bills or other actions of the consumer, such as tampering, vandalism or totally unrelated to the fault of the distribution company,” Amadi said.


He explained that the 15 days without electricity could either be continuous or cumulatively during the month.


Amadi therefore urged customers to write a formal complaint to respective electricity distribution companies to address the situation “or report to dispute fora in each state for any breach of the order.


He, however, said NERC would not scrap the fixed charge but would continue to review it in line with the demands of the electricity market and international best practice.


Amadi said the new order would ensure that the Discos were more responsive so that operational issues under their jurisdictions, such as faulty transformers and cables were promptly replaced for customers’ usage.


He also urged customers not to be hostile to the companies’ officials when they come to effect repairs in their areas as that could attract sanctions.




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Happy Birthday, AMANDA EBEYE!

Today, April 30, is a birthday for another talent of Nollywood, a true beauty and a wonderful actress – Amanda Ebeye. Naij.com wishes her many years of joy, great results and amazing projects!


Amanda Ebeye was born in Agbor, Delta State, Niger. She graduated from International Studies and Diplomacy from Benson Idahosa University, that is in Benin.


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The first movie she worked on was Weeping Tiger and her latest projects include Burning Tears , Government Babes , My Last Wedding and Deadly Deals .


Her most recognizable role was in an award-winning sit-com Clinic Matters, where she played the part of Nurse Abigail.


Help us wish her the best birthday ever!


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She already thanked all her twitter followers for birthday wishes.




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All The Photos From Susan Peters’ Brother’s Wedding In KD


A lot of weddings held over the weekend one of which was the union between Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz.

However, maybe not as expensive and luxurious, but Nollywood actress Susan Peters’ brother also got married that same day.

Susan’s brother got married over the weekend in Kaduna, and her best friend, Eucharia Anunobi was there to support her all through the wedding.

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Daniella Okeke Shows Off Her Car Garage

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Wait calm down people, don’t get carried away by the enormous round garage Daniella Okeke is caring behind her, that wasn’t what i was referring to.


Physically endowed Nollywood actress — Daniella Okeke showed off how expensive her auto garage is on social media.


As you can see, Daniella has a ‘thing’ for SUVs and Jeeps.


Not bad tho!




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Zion Idibia Celebrates His 6th Birthday

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I know they are a lot so sometimes you get confused about which of the children of superstar singer — Tuface i’m talking about.


Tuface’s son with Sunmbo Adeoye — Zion Idibia turned 6 and his mum planned a little celebration in school while his step mom, Annie celebrated hers in his absence.


Apparently, Zion and his brother Nino spent the weekend at their father’s home (as seen in the second picture above), and Annie posted his pictures today on her Instagram page with a song which says ‘I miss you’.




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Tottenham Dismisses De Boer’s Link

Tottenham Hotspur denies reports they contacted Ajax over the availability of coach Franck de Boer, saying it is “wholly inaccurate”.


A spokesman for the Dutch champions stated that Spurs have made enquiry.


“We regret that a statement such as this is necessary; however we feel it is important to clarify matters,” reads a statement on Tottenham’s website.


“Reports that we have made approaches to other clubs regarding coaching staff are wholly inaccurate. We have NOT contacted any club regarding coaching appointments.”


Tottenham Says They Have Not Contacted Ajax Boss Franck de Boer.

Tottenham Says They Have Not Contacted Ajax Boss Franck de Boer.



Current manager Tim Sherwood, who succeeded Andre Villas-Boas in December, is under contract at White Hart Lane until the end of the 2014-15 campaign. The club is expected to review his progress at the end of the season.


On Sunday, De Boer led Ajax to a fourth consecutive Dutch title since he took over in 2010 and a 33rd in their history.


The former Ajax and Netherlands defender is the first manager in the Eredivisie to win four straight championships.


He signed a new deal last May to remain in charge of Ajax until 2017.


In an interview with national broadcaster NOS on Tuesday, De Boer confirmed the approach, adding: “I’m going to listen and talk. Then I’ll make my feelings known.”


In February, he told the BBC he had turned down the chance to speak to Tottenham after Villas-Boas was sacked.


De Boer said he had also declined talks with Liverpool in the past but would be interested in managing either club in the future.


(Culled from the BBC Sport)




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Viewers Discretion: Rihanna Goes Completely unclad For Lui Magazine

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Superstar singer — Rihanna is gradually becoming superstar stripper.


The world famous singer decided to strip down for the cover of French adult entertainment magazine Lui.


Wearing a bucket hat and braids, she kicks back in a chair with her br**sts completely exposed for the provocative shoot, which was modeled after a 1972 cover of the magazine.


The rest of the photos, shot in the Hollywood Hills by famed photographer Mario Sorrenti, are even more racy.


A panty-less Rihanna pokes her booty in the air and lies by the pool wearing only a pair of mint heels, with her tan line prominently showing.


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FA Cup Victory Will Bring More Success- Theo Walcott

Theo Walcott believes Arsenal’s triumph in the FA Cup final could usher in “more and more trophies” in the coming seasons.


The Gunners look set to end their nine-year wait for major silverware by beating Hull City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 17 May.


“If we win the FA Cup, which we have a great chance to do with the way we are playing, the players are going to want more trophies,” Walcott told Arsenal website.


Theo Walcott Celebrates Scoring for Arsenal.

Theo Walcott Celebrates Scoring for Arsenal.



“I think the first one is so important – once you win that, you’ll win more and more. I’m pretty sure of that.”


The 25-year-old English forward has not featured for the North London outfit since he sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his left knee during Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round victory against Tottenham in January. He believes manager Arsene Wenger deserves a trophy this season, having endured several disappointments in recent years.


“It would be great for the boss to win a trophy again, too. He’s shown so much belief in us throughout the years. If we don’t play well, he always reflects it back on him, even though it’s our job to go out there each week and try to perform,” he added.


“That just shows how much faith he has in us all and it’s really important to him. The years just before I arrived here were unbelievable and he wants that again.”


Walcott is ruled out for the rest of the season and with the ‘Three Lions’ boss, Roy Hodgson, set to name his World Cup squad on Monday, 12 May, is not in contention for this summer’s tournament in Brazil.




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Wizkid Caught Red-Handed Holding…………….

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The truth is that, this is something we all know but we urge our celebrities to hide their vices from us as much as possible.


A new photo has surfaced which clearly shows Wizkid holding a lit wrap of marijuana, weed, igbo, cannabis……


Not a good one for the superstar singer.




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Ujah, Eto’O Join We-Are-All-Monkey Campaign, Spanish Police Arrests Racist

Super Eagles forward Anthony Ujah and Cameroon international Samuel Eto’O are the latest football stars to support Dani Alves’s response to banana throwing racist.


The incident which happened during Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Villareal last weekend, has taken social media by storm with players, public figures, celebrities and ordinary people alike posting pictures of themselves, banana in hand, with the hashtag #WeAreAllMonkeys.


Alves was about taking a corner when the banana landed on the pitch. He responded by peeling and having a bite of the banana before taking his kick.


Dani Alves Bites Banana Thrown at Him During Barcelona's 3-2 Win Over Villareal.

Dani Alves Bites Banana Thrown at Him During Barcelona’s 3-2 Win Over Villareal.



FC Cologne and Chelsea FC strikers Ujah and Eto’O have joined the campaign against racism, by posting a picture on their twitter handle.



Meanwhile, Spanish police says they have arrested a spectator suspected of throwing the banana at the Brazilian left-back.

The man detained has been identified as a 26-year-old Villareal supporter.



He has been named as David Campaya Lleo, local media say.


The club said earlier the man involved had had his season ticket withdrawn and been given a lifetime ban.




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Injured Spurs Winger, Townsend, Ruled Out of World Cup

Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend looks set to miss out on the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil due to an ankle injury.


The 22-year-old is set to undergo surgery on his damaged ankle ligament and will be sidelined for at least 10 weeks.


Townsend left the Liberty Stadium wearing a protective boot, after coming on in the closing 12 minutes of Spurs 1-0 win over Stokes.


A Spurs statement read: “Following further examination and consultation, Andros Townsend is to undergo surgery on his left ankle on Thursday (tomorrow)…


Andros Townsend Set for Ten Week On the Sideline.

Andros Townsend Set for Ten Week On the Sideline.



“The injury is likely to sideline the young winger for up to 10 weeks.”


Townsend made an impressive England debut in October, scoring against Montenegro.


He also played a key role in beating Poland to secure qualification for the World Cup in Brazil, which is just 44 days away.


Townsend has made 33 appearances this season but has not started a Premier League match since the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in March.




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Take A Wild Guess How Much Sean Tizzle Made With His New Contract With MTN

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Telecoms giant MTN Nigeria have signed another artiste to their growing list of ambassadors.


This time, they have added Sean Tizzle to their roster of celebrity brand ambassadors for a hefty N20 Million.


An insider at Sean Tizzle’s camp said: -


The deal is signed and sealed. They like Sean because he’s hot and believe they can make money with his music

They also go on to say Tizzle’s management has been in talks with MTN for a while and his impressive run in the last 12 months with his mega hit Sho Lee informed their decison to bring him on board.


The telecoms brand will be announcing their new set of ambassadors on Tuesday, April 30, 2014.


Congrats!




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KCee’s Former Partner, Presh: ‘I Would Not Support Any Artist Who Wants To Be In A Music Group’

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Singer Presh of the defunct music group KCPresh and KCee’s former partner has said although he does not regret collaborating with KCee for years, but it is best for any artiste to be on his or her own. He also says he is back for good.

“I am not against people doing collabos, but it will not give you the opportunity to explore your talents unlike when you are on your own. I am not saying that I regretted the collabo with KCee but, considering the way artistes are breaking up now, I would not support that for anything.

“Do your thing yourself, if it profits you, you enjoy that alone, if you loose, you also enjoy that alone. It will also make you know what you can do. I am promising my numerous fans that I am back for good”.






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Honeymoon Things: Tiwa Savage and Husband Teebillz Still In Dubai…Photo


The music sensation is seen here posing with her hubby/manager as they enjoy their honeymoon……


Happy married life Again…..




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Warring Communities In Taraba Sign Peace Deal

Taraba state logoThe Jukun, Tiv and Fulani communities in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba on Wednesday in Wukari signed a peace agreement to end ongoing clashes in the area.


The agreement was signed at a meeting presided over by the state acting Governor, Alhaji Garba Umar, and the Paramount Ruler of Wukari and Chairman, Taraba Traditional Council, Dr Shekarau Angyu.


Umar said at the occasion that the government would pay compensation for property destroyed and also continue to provide relief materials for the internally displaced persons.


“We thank God that the major tribes involved in the crisis have decided to give peace a chance by calling us to witness the signing.


“The state government will help in looking for the cows and other items that were missing during the crisis so that peace will permanently return among the tribes in Wukari and other parts of the state”, he said.


Those who signed the agreement on behalf of their people include: Mr Zando Hoku, state Chairman Jukun Cultural Association, Mr James Nungwa, state Chairman Tiv Cultural and Development Association and Alhaji Mafindi Danburam, state Chairman Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.


Others were all heads of security agencies in the state, all traditional rulers in the affected communities and youths groups.


NAN reports that with the peace deal, the curfew imposed on Wukari is now relaxed to run from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.


NAN recalls that crisis broke out in Wukari on April 15 following protest by youths of the area over alleged killings in the surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen, leaving at least 50 persons dead and property destroyed. (NAN)




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N4.7bn Fraud: Judge’s Absence Stalls Hearing In Babalakin’s Application Till May 12

Wale-BabalakinAn Ikeja High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing in an application filed by the Chairman of Bi-Courtney Services Ltd., Wale Babalakin, till May 12.


Babalakin, in the application filed before Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo, had asked the court to dismiss the N4.7 billion fraud charge preferred against him and four others.


The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court had earlier fixed Wednesday, April 30 for hearing of the application but could not sit due to Lawal-Akapo’s absence.


The judge was said to be attending a workshop on Continuous Legal Education organised by the Ikeja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).


NAN gathered that the new date has been communicated to the parties involved in the suit.


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged Babalakin with allegedly transferring the money on behalf of convicted former Delta State Governor, James Ibori.


Babalakin is standing trial alongside Alex Okoh and their companies-Stabilini Visioni Ltd., Bi-Courtney Ltd. and Renix Nigeria Ltd.


They are facing a 27-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit felony, corruptly conferring benefit on account of public action and retention of proceeds of a criminal conduct.


His co-defendants had also filed similar applications, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the charge.


They had also challenged the competency of the charge, arguing that the EFCC lacked the power to prosecute them before a state high court without a valid fiat. (NAN)




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Falcons Beat Cameroon in a Friendly Match

Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, edged Cameroon 1-0 in a friendly encounter on Tuesday.


Asisat Oshoala’s a superb volley in the 85th minute of the match played at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja separated both sides at full-time.


“I am very happy to score the only goal for my team, the match was very tough but we are happy we got victory at last,” Oshoala said.


The Falcons Play Rwanda, Winners of the First Round Qualifier Against Kenya, in the Final Round.

The Falcons Play Rwanda, Winners of the First Round Qualifier Against Kenya, in the Final Round.



The match was part of both team’s build-up for the final qualifying round of the 2014 African Women’s Championship (AWC).


Cameroon are set to play the Teranga Lioness of Senegal while Nigeria confronts the She-Amavubi of Rwanada in a two-legged tie in Kigali and Abuja.


This year’s AWC tournament will be hosted in Namibia




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NFF Rebukes Match-Fixing Claims

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as a complete hoax, the claim by a convicted Singaporean match-fixer, Wilson Raj Perumal, that he helped Nigeria reach the 2010 Fifa World Cup finals.


According to British Tabloid, The Guardian, Perumal detailed a meeting with a football official in which he promised to help Nigeria qualify for the World Cup in return for free rein in organising three warm-up matches and a cut of the money Fifa provides for hosting a training camp during the tournament.


Secretary General of the football federation, Musa Amadu, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, declared that the entire claim by Perumal was nothing more than fiction, stressing that the true heroes of Nigeria’s qualification were the Federal Government, the NFF, players and coaches of the Super Eagles and football-loving Nigerians.


The Nigeria Football Federation.

The Nigeria Football Federation.



Amadu said: “We have gone through the fictitious write-up by the Singaporean, who was fittingly convicted for his nefarious activities and has spent time in jail. The NFF will only say at this moment that there was no truth to the claim and that we had nothing to do with Perumal all through the Super Eagles’ qualifying series for 2010 FIFA World Cup.


“We have ordered for the book itself with a view to digesting it and looking critically at it. If the book impugns on the image of the Nigeria Football Federation, our players and the larger image of our dear country, we will take appropriate action.”


The Singaporean claimed to have influenced three players on his payroll to help Nigeria win one of their qualifiers.


He also wrote that he promised the Mozambique FA a $100,000 bonus if they were able to holed Tunisia to a draw and to stop Tunisia from leapfrogging Nigeria and clinching automatic qualification.


“My plan had worked and I was the unsung hero of Nigeria’s qualification to the final rounds of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa,” Perumal wrote in his book.


“Ferrying Nigeria and Honduras to the World Cup was a personal achievement. ‘F*ck,’ I considered. ‘I got two teams to qualify for the World Cup but I cannot tell anyone.’”


Amadu insists that further enquiries should be directed to world football-governing body, FIFA, since the match was a FIFA competition qualifier.




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World’s Most Expensive Restaurant to Charge $2,000 per Meal

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The world’s most expensive restaurant is all set to open on the party island of Ibiza. Playa d’en Bossa, a major holiday resort in Ibiza is going to be home to the new Hard Rock Hotel. This exclusive new venue will include a new restaurant called Sublimotion, which is being described as an unparalleled gastro-sensory venture. Patrons will be served elaborate 20-course meals at a whopping cost of $2,000 per head.


The five-star restaurant, headed by Michelin-starred chef Paco Roncero, has an exclusive concept – to accept only 12 guests at a time and provide them ‘an experience for all the senses’. The menu, which is yet to be revealed, promises a ‘complete and unprecedented emotional experience’ to all the diners. “The dishes will cause a stir among the most neglected senses; from moments of humor, pleasure, fear, reflection and nostalgia, diners will be wandering through a world of sensations from the North Pole where they will enjoy a cold snack that they carve on their own iceberg or to the baroque Versailles where the elegance of a rose is sure to melt in their palate,” a spokesperson said. That does sound like a quite a ‘mouthful’.


The ambience at Sublimotion is also designed to titillate the senses. The spokesperson said that there would be ‘state-of-the-art’ systems that create a ‘vivid setting transcending human senses’. Roncero, who is considered to be Spain’s most famous chef, said: “We are very excited about the opening of Sublimotion and believe our guests will enjoy a culinary experience they’ve never previously encountered. We are so delighted to be working with Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza in one of the most international islands in the world.”


“This is my space, it’s a dream-come-true,” added Roncero. “But you don’t get dreams with just luck. You have to chase them, work for them, pull out all the stops and above all, this space was made with a lot of enthusiasm. A project like this is impossible for one person to do alone. I’m a cook and what I know is cooking. I had to combine forces with other talented professionals who could contribute technology, design, study the role of the senses.”


The Hard Rock Hotel is going to be Europe’s first; it is all set to be the biggest five-star hotel in Ibiza. It will include 493 rooms, suites with private pools, ocean-front balconies and outdoor Jacuzzis. The VIP services will include access to some of Ibiza’s most exclusive restaurants and clubs. “This commitment to gastronomy, entertainment, technology and luxury fits perfectly with Hard Rock’s passion to keep music at the forefront of each initiative, as well as Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza’s standing as a music-inspired innovator in one of the world’s most renewed music capitals,” said Abel Matutes Prats, the CEO of Palladium Hotel Group.


For over a year, Roncero has been busy conducting a workshop for his team of chefs at Sublimotion. Together, they’ve been working hard on developing the perfect menu and ambience for the restaurant. “As a cook I have the chance to travel all over the world and in all these trips I tried to find that unique space which could give me something totally different, said Roncero. “I’m really very proud to have this space here. And to have developed it with my team, my people. The workshop has been going on for just over a year – we’ve spent it researching and creating dishes, but above all, it’s about making our customers happy.”


“The macro-environment all depends on the cook, who is the emitter,” said one of the chef’s on Roncero’s team. “The receiver is the diner and the dish is the message. And the setting is the channel. All this is inside the macro-environment, which is the place where you eat. For example, eating on a beach is not the same as eating on a field. And that is what we have developed here in the Paco Roncero workshop.”


According to Roncero, Sublimotion is quite hard to explain. “Ibiza, passion, gastronomy – a radically different show you could only experience for yourself.” The price seems even more inexplicable, if you ask me…




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Factors That Make Or Break A Kiss

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The greatest kissing technique in the world isn’t going to do you any good if you have any other factors that’re going to ruin your kisses. Part of being an amazing kisser is understanding the things that make you un-kissable.


Oral Hygiene

This means your breath, genius. If your breath could kill a yak at 50 paces, there’s no way in hell that she’s going to want to get within kissing distance with you.


Beyond avoiding the garlic knots and brushing and flossing, you want to make sure you stay hydrated to keep bad smells at bay. A dry mouth is a stinky mouth. And don’t forget to keep mints, gum or breath strips on you at all times. Hell, I keep a small bottle of mouthwash in my car for bad breath emergencies. Consider getting cinnamon flavored gum or Altoids; the cinnamon oil has antibiotic qualities that kills the bacteria that cause mouth odors.


Body Odor

Your breath is one thing to concern yourself about, but you also want to consider how the restof you smells. Beyond your basic BO issues, other smells like cigarette smoke or excess cologne can kill the mood. Obviously showering and using a good deodorant are important, but you want to consider the other scents you douse yourself with on a daily basis. Too many men are covered in conflicting and overpowering scents. If you’re bathing in cologne, then you’re doing it wrong; ideally she should only be able to smell you when she’s close enough to kiss. If her eyes are watering every time she gets close, it doesn’t matter if you’re using Yves St. Laurent Pour Homme instead of Drakkar Noir, it’s still going to turn her off. One tip: consider forgoing the usual cologne and using an essential oil. A dab of Nemat Amber at the base of your throat and on your wrists is a subtle but incredibly pleasing scent that only people in close proximity will notice. Every time I’ve worn it, I’ve gotten compliments from women over how I smell.


Your Lips

This should also be obvious. You want to keep your lips soft, subtle and moist. If they’re chapped and dry… well, even Ryan Gosling won’t be getting kissed if his lips look like Death Valley. Stay hydrated in general and avoid consuming excess salt to keep your lips in good shape. If you have issues with chapped lips, then look into a medicated lip balm. Do not use Carmex; it dries your lips out even more.


Your Facial Hair

Hey, beard rash is totally a thing. No woman wants to feel like she’s just run an industrial sander on her face after an intense make-out session, and the bacteria on your beard can lead to break-outs. Not sexy. Women tend to prefer kissing a clean-shaven man, but if you’re going to be rocking facial hair, you need to take care of it. Shampoo and condition your mustache and beard daily, especially if it’s short. The shorter the hair, the pricklier it’s going to be to her. If you’re rocking the artfully cultivated stubble then you’re going to have to be extra gentle during make-outs.




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For Ladies: How To Have A Bikini Body

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During a six year stint living in Florida, I was fortunate enough to have a personal trainer as a best friend. He taught a 5 a.m. class at the local club — a class he dubbed “Booty Camp.” Sound harmless? The first time I ever took this class, I couldn’t sit down on the toilet for a week.


This class worked — but I thought there was an easier way to do this (like in private) where I didn’t feel the performance pressure. Here are some of the best moves (and ones just like it) for a quick workout that works. Call me a masochist, but with this kind of pay off, you might even dig the pain.


1. Squats

One of Kate Hudson’s favorite moves for beautiful summer legs and booty. This is no surprise considering this is the Holy Grail move for a b*tt you can bounce a quarter off of. Stand with feet shoulder width apart (facing a mirror if you can). Start off without weights, or a black padded bar of 8-10 pounds rested across your shoulders. Slowly bend your knees- making sure not to go over the toes, (injury alert) keep your back straight, and b*tt sticking out. Squat as low as you can go- the lower the squat the more the glutes are working! Slowly return to starting position, and then repeat. This move tones glutes, quads, hamstrings. Repeat 10-12 times in 3 to 4 sets. Hold the last squat of the last set for ten seconds- working your way up to 30. Warning, it will burn in a very good way.


2. Lunges

This is the best complement to the squat. Split legs- one forward, one behind, keeping the front leg bent (again, avoid the knee over the toe thing) while the back leg is kept straight. You can do this with hands on your hips to start- and once you work up to it, add the weights at your side. Slowly lower yourself down, keeping your back leg straight, until your back knee is almost touching the ground. Keep all the weight in your heels, slowly rise to starting position. Try 8-12


3. Walking lunge

This is very similar to number two, except it really gets your heart pumping! While you’re busy toning that soon-to-be-fab behind of yours, you are also getting some cardio. Start in the same position as the stationary lunge, except instead of returning to starting position, bring both legs together and follow with a lunge from the opposite leg, moving forward with a walk. Try three sets of of 12 reps. To start, try this exercise without weights. Once you’ve gotten the form down, add hand weights or a medicine ball. When using the medicine ball hold it out in front of your chest to work that core, arms and shoulders at the same time time!


Two more fat burning exercises up next!


4. Leg raises

This may sound a little too aerobics instructor, but believe me, this is the best exercise to tighten and smooth the thighs. And it’s accessible and easy to do anywhere! On a mat, lay on one side, legs together. Raise the top leg so it is at a 90 degree angle. Slowly lower back to starting position, without allowing legs to touch. Try 3 sets of 25, as you get stronger, increase reps.


5. Jump Rope

Unlike creams, gels, and wishes, jumping rope is the most effective way to rid your b*tt and thighs of cellulite. In addition to blasting cellulite, this great workout shapes your calves and strengthens the heart. Best way to incorporate jumping rope? In between sets of weight training. This allows you to maximize the calories your burn in a short period of time, so you don’t have to spend hours at the gym- all while getting a better workout.




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7 Best Words You Can Use Instead of Love

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If you don’t want to be repetitive and you are looking for some fantastic words to use instead of saying “I love you,” you’ve come to the right place. Sometimes we use the word “love” so often that it starts losing its meaning. If you’re you in the early stages of dating a man or a woman, it can be strange to say you love them, but you don’t want them to doubt your true feelings for them. So if you are not ready to say “I love you,” but you like your partner, try to use one of the words given below.

Best Words You Can Use Instead of Love


1. Devoted

When you tell your partner the word “devoted,” you show them that you would never intentionally hurt them or cheat on them. You show your partner that you really care about them, like them and you want to make them happy. This word will help your significant other trust you and know that you want to be with them.


2. Cherish

If you can’t tell your partner that you love them, say that you highly cherish your relationship with them. This will show your sweetheart how much you care and like them. Although you are not saying “I love you,” you are still showing your partner that you love them and you will never betray them.


3. Adore

This is one of the most romantic words you can tell your partner instead of “I love you.” Telling your partner that you adore them is so sweet and it shows that you like their personality and you are happy with them. Most of us use the word “adore” frequently, so it holds its wonderful meaning.


4. Worship

Well, you should use this word with caution because you can scare off your partner without even realizing it. The thing is, the word “worship” is very powerful so it’s not recommended to use this word at the beginning of your relationship. However, if you have been together for a really long time (more than 2-3 years) and you are tired of saying “I love you” every day, saying “worship” is a wonderful way to show your emotions and impress your partner.


5. Fancy

If you want to show someone you are interested in them, tell them you fancy them. This word won’t scare them off because it’s not as powerful as the word “love.” It’s actually a great word to say when you start dating someone since it does not suggest any kind of commitment. I think it’s a sweet word that we all should always keep in mind.


6. Fallen

One of the best ways to express your feelings several months into a relationship is to tell your partner that you have fallen for them. Perhaps you are not ready to tell your partner you love them, but you want to show that you like them, the word “fallen” can help you. Saying that you have fallen for your partner is a perfect way to show your strong feelings.


7. Smitten

You can tell your partner that you are smitten when you are not ready to tell them that you love them. This word has almost the same meaning as “love” and it’s a wonderful compliment to use only if you mean it, since this word says a lot. I’m sure your sweetheart will be happy to hear that you are smitten with them.


There are many wonderful words you can use instead of saying “I love you,” and these are only a few of them. Do you know any other words to add to this list? Are you in love with someone now?


Source: amerikanki.com




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Romance – 9 Old Fashioned Date Ideas to Bring Back …

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If you’re bored of going on the same kinds of dates over and over again, there are plenty of old fashioned date ideas you can employ. Why should you allow yourself to be bored when you can go on a brand new adventure? Here are some of the cutest old fashioned date ideas to go on:


1. Drive-in Movies

There aren’t many drive-in theaters left, but they do exist. Look online for one that’s close to you. If you can’t find an official one, there are places that erect screens to play films, and allow you to park near them. Some colleges do this, so you might want to check out local university websites. Even though it may be hard to pull this off, going to a drive-in movie is one of the old fashioned date ideas that anyone would love.


2. Look at The Stars

Don’t have anything planned, except to sit outside and look at the stars. Find a spot in town that isn’t littered with traffic lights, so that you’re able to get a clear view of the night sky. You don’t want to miss the constellations, because there are man-made lights in your way. Once you find the perfect spot, you’re sure to have a romantic night.


3. Old Fashioned Diner

You don’t have to dress like you’re in the ’50s, but you can go to a diner and pretend you’re in that decade. There are plenty of themed restaurants around. You just have to look for them. Once you do, you’ll get to enjoy the sound of the jukebox and the feeling of the past.


4. Roller Rink

Instead of going ice skating, go to a roller rink. Even if you don’t know how to roller skate, you can learn how with your partner. Hopefully, he’ll be a better skater than you, so that he can help keep you upright.


5. Go Dancing

Don’t go out to a nightclub to grind on each other. Instead, find a place where you can slow dance. If you don’t want to leave the house, put on some nice, soft music and dance in your bedroom. You don’t have to be professional dancers in order to have a nice night. If you love each other, you’ll have fun, even if he steps on your feet.


6. Bike Rides

Even if you have a license, you can still break out your old bike. You two can ride down to a park or simply ride around the block. Either way, you’re spending quality time together. There’s nothing wrong with getting exercise while on a date.


7. Carriage Rides

Find a place to take a carriage ride. It’ll feel like you’re actually in the olden days. As long as the carriages are running, you don’t have to worry about the weather. If it starts to snow, the scenery will look even more romantic.


8. Picnics

Instead of warming up Ramen or heading to McDonald’s, make some sandwiches and put them in a cooler. Find a nice spot to spread out a blanket, and enjoy the nature around you. Turn off your cell phones, because this is a romantic date that shouldn’t be interrupted.


9. Arcade

You loved playing games as a kid, and you love playing them now. Even if it seems childish, you should go to an arcade to play your favorite games. Challenge your partner by placing a bet over who is going to win. The winner picks where you eat afterward.


Don’t go on the same dates over and over again when there are so many possibilities out there. Do you have any more ideas for old fashioned dates?




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