Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Adopted schoolgirls 'alive' & deal is 'within reach' - hostage negotiator claims
According to channel4.com a foreign site
A hostage negotiator in direct contact with the kidnappers of more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria tells Channel 4 News their safe release is "within reach", but that their fate rests on a knife-edge.
The girls, we believe, are alive but they have been moved from the location to which they were originally taken," the intermediary told Channel 4 News. "It would not be hard to engineer a deal. It looks like they want to release them."
The kidnappers have warned, however, that attempts by the military to launch a rescue attempt "may result in the deaths of many of the captives".
They want a way out," said the negotiator, who has long experience of dealing directly with the Islamist group Boko Haram in previous hostage crises.
Boko Haram translates as "western education is forbidden" and, like the Taliban, the group opposes the education of Muslim girls, particularly if that education has western influence.
Dolce and Gabba found guilty of Tax Evasion
Creative Directors of D&G, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been found guilty of tax evasion to the tune of $1.3bn. The verdict was announced this afternoon after hours of consideration by a three-judge panel who decided to uphold last June's guilty verdict that saw the designers both sentenced to 20-months in prison for allegedly committing tax evasion, Vogue UK reports.
The alleged crime is said to have been a result of the sale of their Dolce & Gabbana and D&G brands to the Luxembourg-based holding company Gado Srl in 2004.
Dolce & Gabbana have always denied the charges and promptly appealed last year's decision with their legal representative. But the appeal has been denied and both men are now facing prison time
Yvonne Nelson Stuns On Y! Africa Second Cover Page
Last week, Y! Africa Magazine unveiled its first cover with Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish J. Thakkar sharing his inspiring story of surviving his environment and building a global business. The 32-year-old from Uganda is founder of the Mara Group and the Mara Foundation.
This week, it has issued the second cover – actor, producer and serial entrepreneur; Yvonne Nelson.
The Ghanaian superstar talks about her work, her businesses, her vision for the creative industry, and where she sees Africa’s future. “Y! Africa is focused governance, enterprise and technology, but it also has an eye firm eye on the culture,” says its associate editor, Tunde Kara. “The culture weaves the underlying thread that advances the aspirations of any people, and those like Nelson who are its glittering stars, make it possible.”
Y! is available in stores and from vendors across Nigeria, and is also distributed in Ghana, Rwanda and South Africa.
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This week, it has issued the second cover – actor, producer and serial entrepreneur; Yvonne Nelson.
The Ghanaian superstar talks about her work, her businesses, her vision for the creative industry, and where she sees Africa’s future. “Y! Africa is focused governance, enterprise and technology, but it also has an eye firm eye on the culture,” says its associate editor, Tunde Kara. “The culture weaves the underlying thread that advances the aspirations of any people, and those like Nelson who are its glittering stars, make it possible.”
Y! is available in stores and from vendors across Nigeria, and is also distributed in Ghana, Rwanda and South Africa.
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Friday, 18 April 2014
The Forbes Five: Meet Hip-Hop's Wealthiest Artists 2014
Acoording to Forbes Diddy, Dr Dre, Jay Z, Birdman and 50 cent are the richest Hip Hop artists in the world currently...in that order. Didddy is now worth $700million. Wow! See the full report below...
Back in 2007, Sean “Diddy” Combs teamed with Jay Z and 50 Cent to create a song titled “I Get Money: Forbes 1-2-3 Billion Dollar Remix.” Less than a decade later, rappers are closing in on ten-figure fortunes, and he’s the nearest of the bunch.
Diddy leads the pack with an estimated fortune of $700 million, an increase of $120 million over his net worth last year. The change comes largely from the addition of Revolt TV—the new, music-focused, multi-platform channel of which he’s the majority owner—to his already-hefty portfolio.
Pics:Elohor Aisien, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi at Eventi Cocktail event
Model manager Elohor Aisien and designer Lanre Da Silva were spotted out in Lagos at the Eventi Cocktail Weekend event that held last Sunday at the Intercontinental hotel in VI, looking fabulous!
Elohor wore a Clover Canyon green printed fit and flare Neoprene top with a black pair of skinny jeans and Gianvito Rossi two-tone suede and leather pumps, while Lanre stepped out in an LDACustom Printed Trouser and top.
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Pics + Video: Kcee's G 63 (G-WAGON) Birthday Present
Oh my! Did i just hear Kcee got a brand new Mercedes G63 G Wagon as birthday present?
Dear friends and readers i wouldn't mind getting a smaller version of this ca r(covers eye)
The surprise gift was given to him by his brother, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, who is also the CEO of Five Star Music.
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Dear friends and readers i wouldn't mind getting a smaller version of this ca r(covers eye)
The surprise gift was given to him by his brother, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, who is also the CEO of Five Star Music.
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Must Watch Video:Random car appears in russia - Russian Ghost Car
A random car appears in the busy traffic in Russia.
I have watched it over couple times and this is weird.
Watch it guys and share what you think.
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Lagos Fashion Meniac Awards 2014
LAGOS FASHION MENIAC is a runway show with an edge in fashion and style, a platform set to develop, empower and encourage talented/young designers and models, with the responsibility of boosting, revitalizing and re-branding the Nigerian fashion industry through our events which discourages social ill-norms and values among the youths with a view of making NIGERIA great.
LAGOS FASHION MENIAC also aims at cutting across geographic and culture barriers and position itself as youth empowerment fashion show targeted at showcasing the best of young & upcoming designer/models, driving the Nigerian fashion industry and ultimately uplift its profile within the globe. We give upcoming designers/models and visitors room for interactive platform to maximize their exposure within and beyond their industrial circle and open gateways for more business opportunities.
WE ARE ALSO PLEASED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO LAGOS FASHION AWARDS
VIDEO:HOW TO SPEND YOUR HUSBAND'S MONEY?
Most women have developed amazing ways to get money out of their husband's pocket,you will not believe what happened when Omalicha tries a new trick in another hilarious VHS skit!
Photos: Fire guts PDP National Secretariat in Abuja
The headquarters of the PDP, Wadata House in Wuse Zone 2 Abuja was gutted by fire around 8.15 Monday night. A section of the building, which the party uses as its press center, was completely razed.
The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisah Metuh, confirmed the incident and said it was not sabotage, but electrical fault. He said the fire started from an air-conditioning unit in one of the cabins and had been put under control by men of the Federal Fire Service.
“The PDP rules out any form of sabotage or attack and hereby wishes to inform all our members and teeming supporters that the fire has since been put under control,’’ Metuh said in a short statement.
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Monday, 14 April 2014
Reality stars MiMi & Niko Release a Hardcore Sex Tape
According to TMZ and the preview for the upcoming season of the show, MiMi and Nikko filmed a sex tape that 'somehow' got leaked and then sold to Vivid Entertainment. #Desperatemoves!
Vivid honcho Steve Hirsch tells TMZ … he got hold of the tape starring Mimi and Nikko Smith, and then contacted them to sign off on it going public. He says “Love & Hip Hop” producers also gave their blessing … presumably in an effort to spice up the reality show for next season. We’ve seen clips of “Mimi & Nikko: Scandal in Atlanta” … it’s the real deal and it’s intense.The tape is scheduled for release later this month. Vivid released some screenshots from the sex tape
Bomb Explosion at Nyaya Near Abuja
Bomb exploded in a densely populated area in Nyaya, near Abuja.The blast occured around 6.30am. According to an eye witness, an improvised explosive device in a luxury bus belonging to federal capital territory exploded making a huge sound which make people to run in all direction for safety.
Most of the other vehicles around the premises was set ablaze as a result of the explosion. No details of the casualties yet but the men of the federal fire service are battling to contain the situation.
At least 50 people have died from the blast.
See more pics of the blast below (viewer discretion advised)
See more pics of the blast below (viewer discretion advised)
Saturday, 12 April 2014
Nigerian Man Detained For Tweeting Jail Break Photos Released
Yusuf Isiaka Onimisi “Ciaxon”, the Nigerian man abducted by the State Security Service (SSS) for tweeting live photos of a terrorist jailbreak at their headquarters has been released according to family members.
Mr. Onimisi's arrest sparked a twitter campaign for his freedom, also, Amnesty International joined the campaign yesterday leading to international media attention about his ordeal.
Photos from the private screening of Learning Curves
The Learning Curves private screening which held on the 27th of March, 2014 in Abuja had some of Nigeria’s renowned personalities grace the event.
The movie - ‘Learning Curves’ is a movie that bothers on youths varying paths to self-discovery amidst challenges and obstacles, such as cultism, sexual abuse, drug abuse, power quest and socio-cultural differences. Thus,Learning Curvesis a twenty first century movie that looks into the lives offive (5) first year students in a fictional university.
The movie - ‘Learning Curves’ is a movie that bothers on youths varying paths to self-discovery amidst challenges and obstacles, such as cultism, sexual abuse, drug abuse, power quest and socio-cultural differences. Thus,Learning Curvesis a twenty first century movie that looks into the lives offive (5) first year students in a fictional university.
The movie – Learning Curves which was directed by Ndu Scott and produced by Odeh Chris starsJim Iyke, IvieOkujaye, Jake Okechukwu,Chucks Chyke, Lucy Ameh, AlexandraAkpan, Luciano Okere, Pius Momoh, Amina Ibrahim, FomboOlumayowa and a host of others.
Friday, 11 April 2014
Maltina Partners AY, Gbenga Adeyinka to Share Happiness
Ace comedians Ayodeji Makun (AY) and Gbenga Adeyinka 1st are teaming up with the nation’s number one non-alcoholic malt drink, Maltina to share happiness with Nigerian during the Easter celebration through their respective shows; AY Live and Laffmattaz. The shows, which are billed to thrill consumers on 20th of April 2014 in Lagos and Ibadan respectively is part of Maltina Laugh.Out.Loud (LOL) activation. #
Comedian Klint Da Drunk-"My colleagues want to run me down"
In a recent interview with Punch, popular comedian Klint Da Drunk alleged that his colleagues are trying to run him down, peddling rumours that his love for computer game is the reason he hasn't gone far in his comedy career
"Now they say I would have gone far in my career if not for my love for computer games. It is this same set of comedians that went around telling people that I live in Abuja so that I will not be getting Lagos shows. My colleagues want to run me down, let them feel free. It is because they are afraid of me; they feel that if they run me down I won’t survive it. I am a gadget lover, that is the truth. Everyone knows that whenever I walk into a gadget shop the people there want me to educate them about some of their gadgets. Isn’t it better that I am a sucker for video games than a sucker for smoking igbo, marijuana?” he asks
On his relationship with other comedians, Klint said "They have cliques but that does not bother me because it doesn’t affect my career. God still chases away flies for a tailless cow. So, I'm not complaining".
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
'Game of Thrones' Back For Two More Seasons
Hit HBO television show ‘Games of Thrones’ was renewed for two more seasons, two days after its latest series opened with a bang that crashed the broadcaster's online app, Times Live reports.
Sunday's fourth season debut drew 6.6 million viewers, the most for the pay-channel since the finale of HBO cult hit The Sopranos was watched by 11.9 million people in 2007, the broadcaster said.
"Game of Thrones is a phenomenon like no other," said HBO Programming boss Michael Lombardo, announcing that HBO had renewed it for a fifth and sixth season.
"Game of Thrones is a phenomenon like no other," said HBO Programming boss Michael Lombardo, announcing that HBO had renewed it for a fifth and sixth season.
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