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Monday 7 November 2011

Dr Conrad Murray Found Guilty In the Death of Michael Jackson

 
Michael Jackson's doctor, Dr Conrad Murray, 57, was today found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the legend. The verdict was reached over ten hours of deliberation time.

Dr Murray will be remanded in custody without bail till sentencing, which is Tuesday November 29th, 2011. He faces up to four years imprisonment and also losing his medical license.

What's your thoughts on this?

Rhythm Unplugged - Comedy and Music Concert, Dec 2011

Rhythm Unplugged this year will be massive. For the first time ever, there will be two shows.

Rhythm Unplugged - Comedy: Feat US comedian and actor Mike Epps and other top Nigerian comedians. Date is December 18th 2011 at Eko Hotel and Suites. Time: 7pm. Ticket is: Regular N5, 000, VIP N30, 000 and Tables N500, 000.

Rhythm Unplugged - Music: Feat Tuface, P-Square, MI, 9ice, Ice Prince, Omawumi, Duncan Mighty, Sound Sultan, Lynxx, Tiwa Savage, Naeto C, Flavour, Jesse Jags and many more. Date is Dec 23rd, at Ocean View. Time is 7pm. Ticket is: Regular N5, 000, VIP N20, 000 and Tables N400, 000.

Like I said before, I will be giving out tickets to both shows on this blog...so watch out!

Saturday Night Live spoofs Kim Kardashian's divorce. Hilarious!

Between Liz Garvy and Dencia

Dencia                                       Liz Garvy
This is kinda like stale news...it happened like two weeks ago, but just in case you missed it...then enjoy...:-)

So Liz Garvy, a well known fashion entrepreneur with a few boutiques in Lagos, got into a nasty girl fight with former friend, upcoming Cameroonian singer and us-based video model, Dencia, at the bathroom of the Eko Hotel, venue of the Headies Award which held last month. The physical altercation which saw Dencia almost stripped naked was the outcome of a friendship gone sour. 

Basically what happened was that Dencia went around telling people that Liz stole $20, 000 from her when she visited her house in the US last year. Liz was furious about the allegations and was waiting for a confrontation. They met at the Headies Award and all hell broke loose.

A few days after the fight, Liz Garvy released her version of what happened between them. Read it after the cut...

Baba Suwe Drug Mess: Mosun Filani Denied UK Visa

The Yoruba film actress and producer was denied UK visa last week following what insiders say have a lot to do with the arrest of one of her colleagues, Baba Suwe, over dug trafficking allegations. The British Embassy followed the Baba Suwe drug mess saga keenly and wanted to see the outcome before giving out visas.

Hope this doesn't become a trend, where everyone else pays for one person's mistake.

Smirnoff Midnight Circus Party Is Finally Here!

 
The party you have all been waiting for is finally here. The spectacular Smirnoff Midnight Circus is coming to Lagos in just 5 days – this will be a night that will change the nightlife landscape forever.

Do you want to be at this party? Then go to www.facebook.com/smirnoffnigeria  and click on the “Smirnoff Midnight Circus” link for a chance to win tickets. First you’ve got to ‘like’ the page.

Remember, you’ve got to be +18 to party with Smirnoff. Please continue to read about this once-in-a-lifetime event....

Mike Adenuga's Bella's Place Sealed by Lagos State Government?

The Ligali Ayorinde location of one of Otunba Mike Adenuga's buildings, - Bella's Place - named after one of his daughters, Bella Adenuga Disu, has been sealed for a while now. There's absolutely no activity going on there and when you go closer, you will see a Lagos State Seal of Property sticker on the building. Wetin happen na?

AY brings the 1st Nigerian standup comedy DVD premiere to Lagos

 
On December 15 the high-intensity camera flashlights will be hitting the faces of celebrities for another quintessential entertainment experience, as comedians, musicians, Movie Stars, Directors, Marketers, Captain of Industries and notable Nigerians will be arriving Muson Centre in stretch limousines for the star studded Red Carpet world premiere of the 1st ever Nigerian standup comedy DVD tagged “AY Live another Invasion.”

US Embassy Warns of Possible Terror Attacks on Luxury Hotels in Abuja

The US embassy in Nigeria said on Sat. November 5th that it received intelligence that Boko Haram plans to attack several luxury hotels in Abuja during this Sallah holiday.

In a Saturday advisory posted on its website warning American citizens, it said all US government personnel have been instructed to avoid the locations.

The US advisory release when you continue...
 

Duncan Mighty Acquires $300k Rolls Royce Phantom

 
The Port Harcourt based artist just acquired a $300, 000 Rolls Royce Phantom with personalized plate number - PH 1st Son.. Wow, big congrats to him!

Miss Venezuela Wins Miss World 2011

  
Miss World 2011: Miss Venezuela, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares,
Runners up: Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Victoria Vilanova Perez, left, and Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais

Photos from Tuface Idibia's concert at the 02 London

 
The event took place last night at the 02 London and I hear it was a great show. More pictures after the cut...

Sunday 6 November 2011

Caroline Dajuma set to release own movie

Heard the former actress is back in Nollywood but not as an actress, as a producer. She's getting ready to release her own movie titled - In The Cupboard. 

Meanwhile, check out her earrings...shit mehn, money is good!...lol

Photos from Funke Fowler and Abi Kuku's Engagement Ceremony

 
Wishing them happy married life. See the rest of the photos on Seriouslydoughnuts

Ode man

Slacker oshi...lol

What happened to Tuface Idibia's middle finger?

Think deep, and think very dirty. When I say dirty, I mean like really really dirty...*wink*

Photo credit: Seriouslydoughnuts

Should two celebrities do this?

Is it OK for two celebrities who are not romantically involved to go to a very public function holding hands? I hear these two, Banky W and Tinsel actress Damilola Adegbite aren't dating but they went to the Ice Prince Album Launch together holding hands...like a couple in love. The press had a field day speculating that they are dating...when they are not...but then can you blame the press?

So I want to know your opinion on this. Should two celebs who are not dating be very affectionate in public? I don't think it's a big deal, It's something I can do without any hesitation but some people think it's not proper. What do you think?

Amber Rose reveals plans to begin a music career

In a recent interview Amber Rose reveals plans to begin a music career. She tells BET
"I’m in the studio every single day no matter if I work 18 hours a day, I’m always in the studio so I’m really taking this very serious. I’ve always wrote music, but it has always been something very personal for me. But I brought my music to Wiz one day and showed him everything and he was blown away. He was like, ‘Baby, you have to do this. Like, you have to. I know you’re quiet, I know you’re shy’ but you know when I’m in the studio, I’m like Sasha fierce. I just turn into a whole different person. It’s really cool. You guys are going to really enjoy it. I may drop a song soon and just put it out there so you can see what it’s like."
Amber fierce, oya now, we dey wait!

Nigeria’s Civil Servants Took $3B Bribe Last Year

Again, Nigeria’s corruption rating has taken a leap for the worse as Transparency International (TI) has said that Nigerian civil servants alone took bribes worth over N450 billion ($3b) in the last one year.
The TI report on Bribe Payers Index for this year released just in time for the G20 summit also assessed 28 countries and territories including most of the G20 countries excluding Nigeria, from its annual Bribe Payers index.

Happy Eid el Kabir to all my Muslim readers

Wishing you all happy celebration

Kanye West wears leather skirt on stage

Kanye wore that outfit for his performance in Atlanta last week. Hmmm...this man eh!

Ama Annan and Poju Adedeji Wed

 
Ama Annan, 42, the first daughter of former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, a few weeks back married Adepoju Adedeji, 40, in a 3-day event that started on Thursday 29th of Sept till Saturday 1st of October in Ghana. Heard they are currently enjoying their honeymoon. Happy married life to them.

Tonto Dike Ventures Into Music

 
I hear the actress is venturing into music and has signed to Kas Beats, a music label owned by filime crooner, Kas. She's already in the studio working on her album, so watch out for a Tonto Dike music album.

Yoruba Actor Yemi Solade Takes A Break From Acting

The top Yoruba actor has been missing in action for a while now in the movie industry. Close friends to the actor say he's decided to take a break from the profession that brought him fame and concentrate on other things because he no longer finds fulfillment in acting...and the profession also wasn't particularly financially rewarding for him. But acting is his first passion so he'll definitely be back.

Hidden devil spotted in famous artwork

 
Art restorers have discovered the figure of a devil hidden in the clouds of one of the most famous frescos by Giotto in the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, church officials said on Saturday Nov 5, 2011. 

The devil was hidden in the details of clouds at the top of fresco number 20 in the cycle of the scenes in the life and death of St Francis painted by Giotto in the 13th century.

The discovery was made by Italian art historian Chiara Frugone. It shows a profile of a figure with a hooked nose, a sly smile, and dark horns hidden among the clouds in the panel of the scene depicting the death of St Francis.

Can you guys see the devil?
 

Saturday 5 November 2011

Boko Haram Kills Over 60 People In Damaturu, Yobe State

A series of bomb and gun attacks in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Damaturu has killed at least 63 people, the Red Cross says.

Witnesses said the bombs hit several targets, including churches and the headquarters of the Yobe state police. Many people are reported to have fled the town after a night of violence.

It follows attacks on security forces in the nearby city of Maiduguri blamed on the Islamist Boko Haram group. Nigerian Red Cross official Ibrahim Bulama, in Damaturu, told the BBC at least 63 people had been killed there.

Beyonce Rocking Her Baby Bump

 
You see, she's truly and beautifully pregnant...:-)

Nigerian Nurse's Licence Withdrawn In UK For Calling on Jesus For Help

 
A 51 year old Nigerian-born UK resident nurse, Omolayo Abayomi, has had her Nurse's licence withdrawn by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council for throwing her hands into the air and begging for Jesus to help, as a baby she was supposed to be taking care of suffered a heart attack.
According to Daily Mail UK, Omolayo Abayomi 'panicked' when the child, who suffered from a chronic lung disease, turned blue and stopped breathing in his cot at home. The nurse called for divine intervention more than 20 times before the vulnerable boy's mother told her to 'shut up'.
The nurse was constantly saying "Jesus help him" and waving her arms around,' a hearing was told.
What is wrong with these oyibo people...don't they know in Nigeria, we can't do anything without calling the name of Jesus?...:-). Continue reading...

Kardashian Kollection Hand Bags...You like?

   
The Kardashian sisters recently launched their hand bag kollection, price ranging from $40 to about $120. If the bag ever comes to a store near you, will you buy?

House of Rep. Member, Arrested in Abuja by VP Sambo's Security Aides

Tinubu's inlaw and House of Rep. Member, Oyetunde Ojo was yesterday evening arrested in Abuja by vice president Sambo's security aides for obstructing the VP's convoy. Mr Ojo was coming from his Nancy suites when he ran into the VP's convoy. He was detained at the VP's lounge in Aso Villa, yesterday but has since been released.

I guess knowingly or unknowingly obstructing a VP convoy is a security breach. 

60% of prostitutes in Italian, Belgian towns are Nigerians – NAPTIPPDF

Trafficking of under-aged girls from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia is now in the rise, Executive Secretary of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other related Matters (NAPTIP) Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba has said.
She also said that “Available statistics indicate that 60% of the prostitutes in Turin, Italy and Antwerp in Belgium are Nigerian girls.” Speaking before the House of Representatives committee on Diaspora yesterday, Mrs. Jedy-Agba said her agency has uncovered new route of trafficking under the cover of pilgrimage.
 

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