Ms Brenda's Blog: May 2014

Friday, 30 May 2014

Boko Haram kidnaps two prominent Emirs in Borno state

According to breaking news report by Premium Times, Boko Haram men this morning kidnapped 2 first class traditional rulers in Borno State - the Emir of Uba, Ismaila Mamza and the Emir of Gwoza, Idrisa Timta.

According to security officials who spoke with Premium Times, the emirs were seized by the gunmen around 10a.m today Friday May 30th near Shaffa while they were traveling to Gombe to attend the funeral of the Emir of Gombe, Shehu Abubakar, who died on Tuesday May 27th.

The Borno state government is yet to issue an official statement on the abduction

Thursday, 29 May 2014

D'banj wins 'Best Selling African Artist' at 2014 World Music Awards

D'banj won 'Best Selling African Artist' award at the 2014 World Music Awards which took place on Tuesday 27th of May at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

D'banj performed at this event alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Flo Rider, DJ Khaled, Ricky Martin, Tinie Tempah, Leonah Lewis and more! Congrats to him. See more pics after the cut...

Burial Of Maryamu Kutigi, the wife of the Chairman Of Nigeria's National Confab Retired Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi.
Mrs Kutigi Died At The national Hospital Abuja Aged 70

The wife of the Chairman of the on-going National Conference , Mariama Kutugi is dead . She died early yesterday morning at the National Hospital in Abuja of an undisclosed illness.

Following the shocking news of the death of the wife of the Conference Chairman, the conference has adjourned its sitting till Monday.

N49.8b: Senate report clears NNPC, Deziani, says no money missing

The Senate Committee on Finance which investigated the NNPC over allegations of fraud leveled against it by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, today Wednesday May 28th submitted its report to the Senate saying no funds were missing, The Will Nigeria reports.

A few days after marrying Kanye West, Kim has changed her name on her Twittter and instagram accounts to Kim Kardashian West.
Seems to me Kimey is drunk on love.

The owner of Manchester United football club, Malcolm Glazer, has died. The billionaire business man who bought Man U in 2005 and also owned NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died today May 28, three days after his 86th birthday.

He was the president and chief executive officer of First Allied Corporation, a holding company for his varied business interests. He was worth $4billion.

He left behind a wife, 6 children and 14 grandchildren.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen

Deeper Life pastor, Eric Abakporo, sentenced to 6yrs for Real Estate fraud

A former Brooklyn-based civil attorney, and Pastor of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Ifeanyichukwu Eric Abakporo, was today in federal court in New York sentenced to six years in a United States prison in a case of defrauding banks, mortgage lenders, property owners, and property buyers.

Mr. Abakporo was immediately remanded into custody by presiding U.S. District Court Judge, Shira A. Scheindlin. His wife and two children wept openly in the courtroom. He was led away in handcuffs.

There was panic in the Kurudu, Jikoyi community in the outskirt of Abuja this morning after a loud explosion was heard. Residents in the area were reportedly seen running for safety when they heard the loud bang.

It was initially thought to be a bomb blast but a Spokesman for the Nigerian army assured people it wasn't, explaining that a rock blocking a new road being constructed from Karishi to Apo in the Abuja city centre, was blasted with dynamites to help free the road and allow construction to continue

GEJ's Democracy Day Speech

Fellow Nigerians: I greet and felicitate with you all, today, as we mark 15 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our beloved country.

2. Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the military finally relinquished power and handed over to a democratically-elected government, marking the true beginning of a government of the people, by the people, for the people.”

3. Although I have ordered a low-key commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day in deference to the current mood of the nation, there can be no doubt that the past 15 years, the longest period of sustained democratic governance in our country, have been a blessing to us, as a people. Continue.....

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen strips for Liu magazine

33 year old mother of two, supermodel Gisele Bundchen strips completely naked and shows off her famous curves for the cover of Lui Magazine’s latest issue.

Afro-pop singer Sefiya releases new promotional pictures for the viewing pleasure of her teeming fans. The delectable beauty is currently in the studio working on new songs (collaborations) with different producers which would hit the airwaves soonest.
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Meriam Yahia Puts to Bed in Prison

The Sudanese Christian woman, Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, who was sentenced to death by hanging on May 15th for committing Apostasy, (renouncing ones faith or religion), has given birth to a baby girl in prison. Her husband, Daniel Wani made this known yesterday when he spoke with AFP.

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Doctors at Federal Medical Centre Owerri today protested over unpaid wages and said they will soon embark on indefinite strike. The doctors complained that the FMC management has formed a habit of not paying salaries and entitlements, and with so many deductions when they eventually pay.

Someone in the know said the residents haven't been paid September 2013 salary. The house officers who worked for 3 months received payment for only two months with so many deductions. They say this is not fair considering the health hazards they are exposed to on a daily basis and the fact that they are always away from their families on call only to have their salaries cut in half.

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Find a statement posted on Professor Dora Akunyili's Facebook page below

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, is presently in India on a visit to see former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, who is receiving treatment in the country. Mr. Obi left for India yesterday in company of his media aide, Mr. Valentine Obienyem. The two men confirmed in a message from India that Prof. Akunyili is responding to treatment and that her situation is nothing near the scary picture being painted by rumour mongers.

For her wedding to NBA star Kris Humphries in Montecito, California on August 20 2011, Kim K wore a beautiful Vera Wang dress and wore her hair in an updo with a tiara. (Pictured left). For her wedding to Kanye West on May 24th 2014, Kim K wore a Givenchy wedding dress and wore her hair in a half-up, half-down style. Two totally different looks.

Which do you prefer? Continue...

Muna Covers The May Edition Of Deeply Urban Magazine

Muna rocks the cover of DEEPLY URBAN Magazine. She talks about Men, Music, Media and more. Her effrontery has taken a new direction, she offers little or no apology, and she is just Muna. With our team, she shares her pains and gains in the industry. She is very insightful in this explosive tell –it-all interview and she was at her best throughout the cover shoot by British trained photographer Aham Ibeleme..

In this new issue, we have got the best Nigerian musical export since Fela on our close Up, ASA, the dynamite with a powerful vocal cord, her rise to international prominence and her humble start.

While presenting the 2014 budget signed last week by Pres. Jonathan to newsmen, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Finance Minister revealed that the Nigerian military has received N130.7billion from the Federal Government from January to April 2014 and that another N3.8b has been approved by the president but was still being processed and will soon be released to the military.

She revealed this to deny claims by the Nigerian military and other security agencies that poor funding was undermining ongoing war against terrorism. Defending the huge amount being spent in the military, Dr Okonjo-Iweala said;

NEW VIDEO: EMMA NYRA ON THE JUICE S02 E08 - SPOT ON

The spotlight is on the first lady of TripleMG, Emma Nyra. She talks to Toolz about life as the lady of the TripleMG house, her exciting new sound, and she spills the juice on her love life, future projects and collaborations with other female artists.

Rita Onyemachi Most Beautiful Face In Nigeria 2014 winner

Rita Ijeoma Onyemachi beat 32 other contestants to emerge the winner of the 2014 Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria. The pageant held Saturday night May 24th at Eejnm Hotel, Uyo
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Chude Jideonwo launched his new book; ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ on Sunday, 25 May 2014 at the Federal Place Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos.

The launch of the thought-provoking book, a collection of essays written by renowned entrepreneur and young leader, Chude Jideonwo was chaired by former World Bank VP, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili.

Guests in attendance included Abike Dabiri, Pat Utomi, Jim Ovia, Femi Falana, Mo Abudu, Funmi Iyanda, Alibaba, Julius Agwu, Linda Ikeji, Timi Dakolo, Ice Prince, Monalisa Chinda amongst others

Pictured above are the amazing Ms Funmi Iyanda, the very stylish Linda Ikeji *cough* and beautiful Monalisa Chinda.

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Ini Edo shared this pictures on her instagram few mintues ago with the below caption

Out on de streets is a realization of my love for pastries, cakes, cookies, bread n anything baked. Inidelicious pastries. No18 Ogota road ogudu Lagos . Enjoy n thanks for de patronage. Happy new week ya"ll

Clarion Chukwura Wins AMAA Best Actress + criticize Ibinabo in new interview

Clarion Chukwura, who won Best Actress in a leading role at the 2014 AMAA awards which held on Saturday May 24th, is still attacking AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima. In a new interview with Yes magazine, Clarion said her recent attacks on Ibinabo is not based on jealousy, because her brand is way bigger than Ibinabo's brand, but only trying to bring dignity back into the guild...

"If Ibinabo recognized me as a senior colleague, she would have picked up her phone and called me at one point or the other, before or during her leadership. She had never done so. That is one. Two, I was privileged, with the manner she spoke during the issue of the murder case for which she was convicted, and I didn't see that attitude as someone you should dialogue with. Three at the Nollywood at 20 event, there was not that kind of rapport that okay, you are my senior colleague, at the helm of the leadership of the guild, if you have anything that can assist me in my position, you can please reach out to me. Ejike Asiegbu called on me and I assisted and played my role in every area he asked me to play my role. Zack Orji invited me at one point or the other to and we worked together" she said.

The 2nd edition of the much anticipated Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week is closer than you imagined. Brought to you by BlackNBold Fashion House in collaboration Africa Fashion Week London team and Mahogany Productions and events.

The Fashion Week is slated to hold from 5th-6th (Thursday and Friday) at the Indoor Sports Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. The first and second show starts 4:30pm and 7:30pm respectively on each day of the fashion week while exhibition starts 12:00pm on both days. And admission for both days is absolutely FREE!!!!

Rob Kardashian is having an extremely hard time right now. As we’ve seen on ‘KUWTK,’ the 27-year-old has been suffering with confidence since gaining weight, and it even caused him to leave Kim’s wedding. He reportedly wanted to avoid all cameras.

Rob not only skipped the wedding, he skipped everything else, including the rehearsal dinner. When paparazzi at LAX asked him why he skipped the wedding, Rob didn't answer. Yesterday was the second time the only Kardashian son would be spotted in public since January 2014 after he decided to stay out of public eye following his massive weight gain.

Pics From Kimey and Kanye's Wedding

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Wazobia FM OAP’s Yaw and Nedu Renew MTN Endorsement Deal

Wazobia FM’s hilarious duo, Yaw (Steve Onu) and Nedu (Chinedu Ani) recently renewed their MTN endorsement deals at the UPGMC office on wednesday, 21st May 2014.

The comedians were the host for the MTN Loud in Naija concert 2013 which toured over six states in Nigeria and to which many other states would be considered this year 2014.

Yaw and Nedu will be front-runners for MTN events, commercials, skits and other various content from the telecom firm.
Congrats to them

Pictures: Omotola Jalade Receives ASGA Award in Cyprus

International actress and philanthropist Omotola Jalade Ekeinde on the 14th of May touched down at the Ercan International airport, Northern Cyprus. The Respected UN ambassador and Activist was heading to the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) where she was billed as a special guest and speaker at the school’s career fest.

Tweeting that the Istanbul international airport was her model look for the Nigerian Airport, the actress looked flawless in a leopard patterned jacket, white spaghetti top, fitted jeans and cream coloured pumps.

Welcomed by the Rector, vice rector, academic staff and representing African students of the school, Omotola was taken around the school and the Island.

There were reports last week that Will and Jada Smith were being investigated by the Department of Family and Children Services after pictures of their 13-year-old daughter Willow Smith lying in bed with half naked 20-year-old actor Moisés Arias surfaced online.

Willow has been question twice by DFACS. From Radar Online;

“Willow was questioned on two separate occasions by social workers from Child Protective Services,” the source said. “Once in the presence of her parents, and the second time, Willow was alone with the social workers.”

The source continued, “This is how all investigations are handled. Both Will and Jada have also been questioned. At this point, the investigation remains open, and won’t be closed for at least another few weeks.”

“Will and Jada have been extremely cooperative with officials,” according to the source. “Of course, they aren’t happy that their parenting skills are under scrutiny, but they understand.”

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Former Malawian Minister commits suicide after losing election

Former Deputy Minister of Local Government, Godfrey Kamanya (pictured above) reportedly committed suicide today May 22nd, barely a day after the Malawi elections results started filtering in showing that he'd lost the parliamentary seat he was competing for in the 2014 Tripartite elections.

According to local news report, Mr Kamanya shot himself around 3:30 this morning at his house in Area 10, Lilongwe after losing the Lilongwe Msodzi North Parliamentary elections this week.

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A few weeks ago, the film adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie's book Half of a Yellow Sun was to hit our cinema screens...but it was stopped. I heard the reason it was removed was because of the theme of the movie, the Hausa killing Ibo/biafra war story and because of the current situation in Nigeria, some scenes were asked to be cut from the movie by the Nigeria Film and Video Censors Board. I don't know if the scenes have been cut or what exactly is going on right now, but NFVCB has still refused to let the movie show in the cinemas.

Actor and former Actors' Guild of Nigeria president Segun Arinze is now calling for the resignation of the Director-General of the Censors Board. His statement below...

Please tell Madam Patricia Bala of Nigeria Film and Video Censors Board to release the movie Half of a Yellow Sun. She has no reason to hold on to the movie. She has no right to censor the movie only to classify it. She saw it in Canada and even partnered with the producers in Canada during the premiere. What she is doing now is an embarrassment to government and a big insult to our dear industry, Nollywood. We are not in a military regime. She should kindly resign'. - Segun Arinze

New Video: Kamar - Salo

Paul Okoye shows off his new Wrangler SUV

Ciara & Future Welcomes Baby Future

“FUTURE ZAHIR WILBURN” (his name) Ciara captioned the first photo of her son. Ciara revealed that her son was born healthy at 9lbs 10oz.

MultiChoice The Fashion Protégé, Meet the Top 12 Contestants

Second episode of MultiChoice Fahion Protégé competition begins! In the episode,contestants are faced with their first task.

Judges are Lanre Da Silva Ajayi,Busola Tejumola, Mai Atafo and Ijeoma Ndekwu

Meet the 12 contestants after the cut...

New Video: Phyno - Alobam

Another masterpiece from one of Naija's finest rappers- Phyno and he titles this one "Alobam". Great video, scenery very on-point and the "igbo-spiced" rap, very dope.
Directed by Clarence Peters.
BUY on iTunes Now: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/alo...

Michelle Williams Rips Nigerian Praise & Worship Song On New Single “Say Yes” With Beyonce & Kelly Rowland

Michelle Williams is back with a brand new gospel song, but Nigerian Christians would’ve heard this over and over again in Church. Some probably just a few days ago in church.

She features Beyonce and Kelly Rowland in the song, “Say Yes” that starts off with “When Jesus say Yes, nobody can say No.”

I mean we know it’s definitely not original from her, but it brings up the question, who has the rights to the original song? Agatha Moses maybe? Her Nigerian husband? We’re not sure.

I’m hoping she gave some credits for the song, if not some Nigerian gospel singers will be coming for her via lawyers. I hear she did though.

Anyways, the song is hot though. Listen to it here

Photos: Emmanuel Ikubese Mr Nigeria 2014

Shuga actor, Emmanuel Ikubese beat 19 other contestants to win the 2014 Mr Nigeria pageant on April 26th. He just released some hot new pics as he's preparing for the Mr World contest.
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Video: Unveiling the New Sensation | Ignite Your Style

Jumia is your link to all things fashion, the contemporary capital of cool and the one stop destination for anybody looking to be a step or two ahead of the trend. Shop on Jumia.com.ng and we guarantee that eyes will never leave you which is better than being looked at twice in our book. Delve in to ignite your style!

Ms Sahhara shares hot new photos

Mmmh is all i have got to say

Jos market bomb blast: Pres Jonathan Press Statement

The President has released a press statement condemning the bomb blast that occurred this afternoon at Terminus market in Jos. Find the statement signed by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati, below

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Jos, Plateau state, today, describing the perpetrators of this tragic assault on human freedom as cruel and evil. He has also directed all relevant agencies to mobilise support and relief efforts in aid of the victims. The President extends his heartfelt sympathies to the affected families and persons.

President Jonathan assures all Nigerians that government remains fully committed to winning the war against terror, and this administration will not be cowed by the atrocities of enemies of human progress and civilization. Continue...