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Friday 1 April 2011

I'm being sued...

OK, so I received a call and a letter from a few lawyers very early this morning saying that I'm being sued for defamation of character, for a story and comment I allowed on this blog recently. It was mostly for the comments. I have since taken the post down but unfortunately they have a printed/cached copy of everything that was written which they plan to tender in court.

I'm scared out of my mind because I've never been in this kind of trouble before. But my lawyer, who I just came off the phone with says they don't have a case. Is he correct? Can I beat this?

According to the letter, the case is before an Ikeja High Court...

Thursday 31 March 2011

Buy Your Fela! Tickets Now!!!

To buy tickets, call these numbers - 07052985326, 08082295406.
Or purchase your tickets online at Felainlagos.com
You can also get all the info you need about the Broadway play at the website.

According to the UK Govt, Nigeria is the 4th fastest growing economy in the world

""I appointed the best minds to manage our economy, provided unprecedented funding to Manufacturers, increased Power Generation and stabilized Banks via the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) all of which resulted in an 8.29% GDP growth and recognition from trading partners (most notably The U.K.) that Nigeria is now the world's 4th fastest growing economy. Let us continue on this trajectory together." GEJ on FB.

The UK Government on Tuesday in London described  Nigeria as the fourth fastest growing economy in the world. Mr Henry Bellingham, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State For Africa and Overseas Territories, said this at a two-day investment forum tagged: “Making Nigeria Your Goal."

Beauty of the day: Yvonne Nwosu
































The designer and socialite is a looker...

Comedian, Holy Malam Gets Baby No. 3

 Father and new born son...

Holy Malam's wife, Ijeoma, gave birth to the couple's third child on Sunday March 27, 2011 in Lagos.
The comedian is said to be beyond ecstatic. He now has two boys and a girl. Congrats to them.

Baby pic thanks to thenetng.com

City People Awards Gets New Date

Following the fire outbreak that interrupted the highly attended City People Award for Excellence on March 27 20011 @ Balmoral hall Oregun Lagos, a new date has been picked for the reloaded Edition of the 14th award ceremony. It comes up on Sun May 1st 2011 inside Balmoral tent on Sky Pavilion ground Ikeja Lagos. 
To attend call 08055001795, 08033866181, 08076290495. - A statement from their Publicist

The search has begun for MBGN 2011

To register, you must be 18-25, and minimum of secondary school certificate. Form is N5, 000 and closes May 1st.

To get your forms...continue...

INEC Releases BB Pin and Phone Number

You can now send INEC officials messages, updating or informing them on the progress of the voting process in your area.  
BB Pin: 2687A1CA. Call: 070702736719. SMS: 08166662222 or 08120006622.

The only way to marry my girl is to quit smoking, but I can't do that!

My girlfriend says she will only marry me on the condition that I quit smoking. The problem is, I've been smoking for 19 years and I don't know how to quit. But I love her so much and I don't want to loose her, so what do I do? Should I pretend to quit? But for how long can I carry on with the charade, because sincerely, quitting is not an option for now.
Help.
Sincerely, Mike.

I think with men, it's either you take them the way they are or you leave them. It's difficult to change a man. Not impossible, just difficult. Over to you guys, Mike needs your advice.

Style Star: AMAA Hosts - Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe-Etim

Some of the outfits AMAA hosts, Jim and Nse wore on stage. What do you think?

What did you think of yesterday's Presidental Debate featuring Goodluck Jonathan?

Did you watch it? If so, what did you think? Will bring the video here shortly for those who didn't.

ACPN alleges plot to release Gbemi Saraki’s fake nude pictures

Barely 48 hours to the commencement of the 2011 National Assembly elections, the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, ACPN, has alerted of a fresh plot by Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  to publish a fake nude photograph of the ACPN gubernatorial candidate in the state, Senator Gbemisola Saraki.
The plot which included an anti-female governor procession to the metropolis from the mosque after Jumat on Friday was allegedly being coordinated by the wife of a highly placed top shot of the PDP in the state. - Vanguard

Pat Utomi quits presidential race

After participating in the NEDG organized presidential debate on Tuesday, Prof. Pat Utomi, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Mega Party, on Wednesday withdrew from the presidential race over the inability of opposition parties to adopt a single contestant.

Wednesday 30 March 2011

Most Amazing Video: Twin Baby Boys Have A Conversation.

New Video: Waje feat Muna - So Inspired

Educating Rita

Y'all remember her? She's the contestant on the 2009 TV Reality show, Koko Mansion, that became quite popular due to her many grammatical blunders. She's been quiet for a while now but word on the street is that she's working on her own reality show aptly titled, Educating Rita. Cameras will follow her as she gets...'educated'. The show also aims to educate the thousands of 'Ritas' who will be watching at home. Production will start this year.
Rita's hilarious, can't wait for this show to start.

And if you don't understand why Rita needs to be educated, then please check out a video of her speaking on Koko Mansion...after the cut...

Ex-Miss Bold & Beautiful, Oluchi Adumekwe Weds

 
Oluchi is the 2010 Miss Bold and Beautiful, a pageant for full bodied women.She married her boyfriend of many years, David Okafor, two weeks ago in Lagos. Congrats girl! 
More pics from the wedding when you continue...

Bimpe Elite Make Up: Become a Make-up artist

Don't miss it!

Basket Mouth's Double Blast

In 2010, his name went down in history as the second black comedian to perform comedy shows in indigo2 at the prestigious 02 arena in Greenwich London, a 2,500 capacity hall that was filled to the brim. He held another show that was a success as usual at Birdcage, a nightclub located in the heart of the vibrant city of Manchester and now Bright Okpocha the Nigerian world renowned comedian is out to set new records as he unveils plan to host the 1st Nigerian comedy show at the Hammersmith Apollo, a major entertainment venue located in Hammersmith, London.

Voters can witness vote counting – INEC, Police

INEC Chairman and IG of Police say voters who are interested in witnessing the collation of votes at polling centres during the general elections are free to do so as long as you do it peacefully. Anyone caught behaving unruly at any polling centre will be arrested and prosecuted. And please go with your camera phones!

Chris Brown's album is No.1

Chris Brown sold 273k copies of F.A.M.E in its first week, earning him his first No.1 album. Jennifer Hudson came in at No.2 selling 167k copies of 'I Remember Me'.

Pay-As-You-Go Church

Divine wealth - N300, 000. Favour - N75, 000. Breaking curses - N50, 000. Tithe - 20% of income.
Wanna check it out? lol

Comedian Seyi Law weds Ebere Cham

 
The wedding took place on Sunday March 27th Bannilux events place, Sabo, Yaba. Continue to see more photos...

Style Star: Chioma Akpotha and Rita Dominic at AMA Awards

This is what the movie stars wore to the AMA Awards on Sunday.
Whatchuthink?

Guess who?

These siblings grew up to be a force to reckon with in the media/entertainment industry in Nigeria.
Who are they? This should be easy...:-)

D'Banj to appear on BET

The Kokomaster is set to appear on BET Presents - D'Banj - Welcome to America.
The interview will air on April 2, 2011 at 7:30pm GMT. Watch out for it!

Troops to go on the Streets Before Elections Commence

The National Council of State yesterday approved the deployment of troops across the country 48 hours before elections to avert violence, Hafiz Ringim, the Inspector General of the Police has said. Mr. Ringim said at a briefing at the Presidential Villa after a meeting of security heads that the deployment of the military, regular and mobile police officers and other security agents is expected to deflect any political, religious and ethnic inspired violence during the polls, which is expected to begin on Saturday. - 234next

Photos from the 'What About Us?' Presidential Debate

On stage from left - Chimamanda Adichie, Nuhu Ribadu, Dele Momodu and Shekarau
More pics when you continue...

Terry Tha Rapman Kicks Off Bans Tour At Scintilla Nite Club

Terry Tha Rapman will be kicking off his Boyz Are Not Smiling club tour at the Scintilla nite-club, Lekki, on the 2nd of April, 2010. Other acts scheduled to perform with the BANS leader are Knight House’s pop princess Mo’ Cheddah, grimy street rapper Cartiair and super-talent producer and artiste Ex-O. On the wheels of steel will be
the Boyz Are Not Smiling official DJ, Dee Jay X-Chris.

Admission into the event is free and the latest version of the highly famous BANS T-shirts will be up for sale. This event officially kicks off Terry Tha Rapman’s club tour which will spread nationwide. Other venues and dates will be announced shortly.

Vidoe: The Beat 99.9FM Night of the Living DJs


Another video when you continue...

Tuesday 29 March 2011

Rihanna graces the cover of Rolling Stone in spray-on hot pants...

 
Badt girl!

Munachi and Michael Word shoot Pop Sugar video

At last, the video for the song Pop Sugar by RMG artistes Michael Word and former beauty queen Muna has been produced and will soon hit your TV screens in Nigeria. The 2 day shoot was filmed on location and also on a double soundstage on the mainland of Lagos. The video also feature the producer of the song Sarz in a cameo role. Pop Sugar video was produced by DJ Tee Films and directed by Superman. Watch out for the video in a few weeks time.

Michael Word is an R&B singer and producer signed to The RMG Company. His debut album Euphony will be released in July 2011.

Voting 101 - 2011 Nigerian Elections guide

1. Arrive at polling station between 8 am to 12 noon with your voter’s registration card to get accredited – accreditation is important, you will not be able to vote if you do not get accredited!
2. Voting starts at 12:30pm
3. Vote
4. Stay at the station until all ballots are collected and voting is closed

Torso found in Thames identified: 'Victim of voodoo ritual' named as 5year old Nigerian boy, Adam

This is the little boy whose headless and limbless body was found floating in the Thames ten years ago, it was claimed last night.

The five-year-old’s identity has remained a mystery after he was smuggled into Britain and murdered in a voodoo-style ritual killing. He was drugged with a ‘black-magic’ potion and sacrificed before being thrown into the Thames, where his torso washed up next to the Globe Theatre in September 2001.

Read more >>

England-based Nigerian forward Victor Moses yet to be cleared by FIFA to play for Nigeria

Victor Moses watching from the bench as Nigeria defeated Ethiopia 4-0 during the African Cup of Nations qualifying match in Abuja on March 27, 2011.

Nigeria announced on March 25, 2011 that England-based Nigerian forward Victor Moses, who plays for Wigan Athletic, will not play in March 27's Nations Cup qualifying match against Ethiopia in Abuja as FIFA is yet to approve his application to switch allegiance to Nigeria after he featured for England at Under-17 and Under-21 levels. But Nigeria plan to line him up for today's friendly match against Kenya. I hear he's a very good player, so watch out for him!

BTW, Victor's parents (who were Christian missionaries) were killed in Kaduna during one of those Muslim/Christian clashes in 2002 when Victor was just 11 years old. He was relocated to the UK by other family members immediately after his parents death.

Last night it was Sambo vs Sambo. What will you be watching tonight?

We have the Nigeria vs Kenya match (6pm). England vs Ghana match. And President Goodluck Jonathan vs President Goodluck Jonathan Presidential debate. What will you be watching tonight?

Last night I watched the Silverbird TV organized Governorship debate and the Sambo vs Sambo Vice Presidential debate organized by the Nigeria Election Debate group (NEDG) and I...errrrmm...wasn't it embarrassing? Our vice president debating with himself, for himself, and against himself. What happened to the other candidates? Oh I remember, they pulled out...

And tonight it will be our president's turn to debate with...himself. Not cool, but looking forward to it...:-)
Tune in 8pm tonight on NTA 

Genevieve Nnaji on CNN African Voices – The Full Interview


More videos when you continue...

Monday 28 March 2011

My New Nokia E7 Customized Phone...loves it!!!

The latest Nokia phone...the E7
Oh my gosh!!! I got the most amazing gift from Nokia today. The latest Nokia smart-phone, the Nokia E7 (Worth N120, 000), which is yet to be officially launched into the Nigerian market. The phone is the most amazing gadget ever. It has a 4 inch touch screen and QWERTY, an 8mega pixel camera with HD video, a suite of Microsoft and free GPS navigation, 16GB Mass Memory, FM Radio, Music player and so many other fab features.

And Nokia gave me a customized Linda Ikeji E7 phone, specially designed for me!
I'm gradually becoming a VIP!  The joys of blogging...lol.

Also, Nokia will be giving away the E7 to one lucky reader of my blog. The competition will start in a few days, so watch out for it! This phone is amazing, trust me, you want to own one...so join the competition!

I can't wait to start taking random pictures with this phone and uploading directly to this blog...with an 8mp camera, I will be causing major damage...lol.
Watch out guys!

Rico White signs 2yr N6m deal with Star FM Lagos

USA-returnee Rico White, a rapper and younger brother of rapper Iceberg Slim has just signed a 2-yr N6m deal with MiTV-owned radio station Star 101.5 FM. 

Following the release of his first single “Show Me” featuring Sean Tye late last year, the rapper just returned from New York where he attended a crash course in radio broadcasting and is gearing to cause some major upset on the airwaves soon.

Star FM seems to be making the right moves by introducing this evidently interesting individual as part of efforts to reposition the station as it appears the battle for supremacy amongst Lagos radio stations has gone hotter .

New Video: Omawumi - If You Ask Me (Na Who I Go Ask)

2011 Africa Movie Academy Awards Winners

The event took place last night in Bayelsa...and I hear the hosts, Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe did a fabulous job!

Here are the 2011 AMAA winners...
Best Film
Viva Riva – Djo Tunda Wa Munga (Congo)

Best Director
Viva Riva – Djo Tunda Wa Munga

Best Actress In Leading Role
Amake Abebrese – Sinking Sands

Best Actor In Leading Role
Themba Ndaba – Hopeville

Best Actress In Supporting Role
Marlene Longage – Viva Riva

Best Actor In Supporting Role
Hoji Fortuna – Viva Riva

ReVoDa: Making Voting Social. Download now!

Every Nigerian with a Smartphone should go to http://www.revoda.org/ and download the app to their phones. ReVoDa allows voters to report as independent citizen observers from their respective Polling Units across Nigeria, having registered to map their mobile number, name and polling unit number to specific locations.

African Cup of Nations Qualifying Match: Nigeria 4 - Ethiopia 0

After watching the match yesterday, what's your impression of the new Super Eagles under coach Samson Siasia?

Pictures from ADOL album listening Party

Toni Payne at the listening party that took place last week
More pics when you continue...

Global News Headlines

Hmmmm...

Pictures: The Fire Outbreak at Balmoral Hall, Oregun

The unfortunate fire outbreak at Balmoral Hall, venue of yesterday's City People Awards. Fortunately, no one was hurt but the multi-million naira hall was razed to the ground. More pictures when you continue...

IBB Endorses Ribadu, Adeola For Presidency

“I endorse the generational change which Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu and Alhaji Fola Adeola stand for. I have strong faith in them and I believe they can deliver the goods. They are the pair that the country needs to turn her fortune around,” General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida declared yesterday inside his Hiltop fortress in Minna, Niger State

Video: Libyan Rebels 'Take Gaddafi's Home Town'

Libyan rebels claim to have taken Colonel Gaddafi's home town of Sirte, as they push westward towards the capital Tripoli...

Sunday 27 March 2011

Omowunmi Akinnifesi is Vanguard Allure Style Icon of the Year 2011

The ex-beauty queen on the cover of Vanguard Newspapers inside pull out as Vanguard Allure Style Icon of the Year 2011. You go girl!!!

Fire Guts Venue Of City People Awards This Evening. Politicans and Celebrities Scamper for Satety

Pix thanks to Seriously Doughnuts
Reports coming in say that fire has just gutted the Balmoral Hall, venue of City People Awards just as the event was going on this evening. Tuface Idibia, Genevieve Nnaji, Sen. Florence Ita Giwa and many politicians were at the venue when the fire started...

Here's how Murphy Fadairo is reporting it...
Something close to what one will call an explosion occurred some minutes ago at the Balmoral Event center in Oregun. We gathered on good authority that the talk of the town event centre had been reduced to ashes as a result of a fire out break.  

DSTV no get editor? LMAO

For those who can't read what's on the screen clearly, here's what it says...
Adeola Navigator
Drama
A schoolgirl lies to her parents about her whereabouts, just to impressive her corrupt friends. Femi Fadeyi, Kola Dowu. (2009) Solomon Omoyale

Just messing around...lol

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