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Saturday 17 December 2011

Kobe Bryant’s wife files for divorce after ten years of marriage

After ten and a half years of marriage and two children, Vanessa Bryant wants a divorce.
From TMZ..
Vanessa Bryant filed legal docs Friday afternoon, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Sources connected with the couple tell TMZ ... Vanessa -- who stuck by Kobe after he was charged with sexually assaulting a Colorado woman in 2003 -- decided to end the marriage because she believes Kobe has been unfaithful ... again.
The couple have no pre-nup, so under California law, Vanessa is entitled to half his $360million net worth. Go get your money, girl! Lol. Continue reading...

Star Actress Oby Edozieh Marries Former Singer Alex O secretly!

 
Bet you didn't even know they were dating, huh? The star actress and movie producer secretly married very popular 90's singer Alex O at the Ikoyi Registry yesterday Dec 16th 2011, with just a few family and friends in attendance.

Oby and Alex dated secretly for a while before getting married but they made sure to keep their relationships away from the press. It was Alex who sang and produced the sound tracks of Oby's cancer movie - Save Our Soul.

Alex 'O' Okoroigwe, who was back in the days known for his Jerry curl hairstyle is now into animation and music composition. He is the C.E.O of DigiAudioVisuals, an entertainment firm based in South Africa.

Wishing them happy married life! Continue to see more photos...

Friday 16 December 2011

Top Model Ngo Okafor's 2011 Calendar Images

Ngoli Okafor is a Nigerian-American male model, a two-time Golden Gloves boxer and actor. Search engines proclaim Ngo to be the most downloaded black male model on the internet and has worked with the likes of supermodel Gisele Bundchen, Lil’ Kim and Mary J. Blige. He has been featured in Vogue, W, Vibe, Men’s Health and The Wall Street Journal Magazine. As an actor, he has worked on soap operas, TV shows and film including ‘The Rebound’ with Catherine Zeta-Jones.

He's in town. Saw him at the Male Model Search yesterday. His first visit back home in 18 years. He's as sexy in real life as he is in these photos. And he knows who I am. Awwwwww! He said 'you're quite cute, Linda.' Thank you very much Mr Okafor...I'm quite single too...*Cough*

Keep dreaming, Linda, keep dreaming...lol.

But seriously, some girl is chopping all this? Damn mama, give us some! lol.
*All jokes* Continue to see more photos

A synagogue, mosque and church being built together

Tri-Faith Initiative, a partnership of Christians, Jews and Muslims that aims to foster greater interfaith relations is kicking off a multimillion-dollar effort to bring the three Abrahamic religions onto a single 35-acre campus.

"We thought, let's intentionally choose our neighbors," says Vic Gutman, a spokesman for the Tri-Faith Initiative, which launched five years ago as a grassroots interfaith effort and quickly gained funding and community support among the city's religious leaders. "We want to form a relationship between all Jews, all Muslims and all Christians."

The group, which announced this week that each religious group had closed on land purchase deals for the interfaith campus that total $5 million, will also build a Tri-Faith Center that will have educational and social facilities for use by all the campus' religious groups.*

Thoughts?

The Very Sexy and Talented Mrs Bosnjak

Glory Bosnjak is a Nigerian/Swiss R&B/Soul and Pop Artist. Her stage name is G-Lory

Glory performing at the Beth Male Model Search last night. Glory BTW, is a married mother of two. She's from Delta state

The Help Actresses, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, Nominated for Golden Globe

Left: Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis in The Help. Right: The two women at an event

Viola Davis was nominated for Best Actress for her role as Aibileen Clark and Octavia Spencer was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Minny Jackson.

The Help, set during the civil rights era, also snagged nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Song for "The Living Proof" by Mary J. Blige.

If you haven't seen this movie...please go see it..it's a really beautiful movie and the acting was phenomenal!

Man arrested for attempting to strangle his wife because she denied him sex

The police at Ajao Estate division, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria have arrested a businessman, Solomon Iwuchukwu, for allegedly attempting to strangle his pregnant wife, Ifeoma (pictured above), who denied him sex.

The 54-year old Solomon who hails from Mbaise in Imo State told the police at the station that since he returned from abroad, his pregnant wife had refused to have sex with him. He said that she locks her room and always refuse him entry. “And she doesn’t come into my room to sleep, either,” he added.

Ifeoma, 33, is eight months pregnant.

Dear LIB Readers: How do I tell him I'm not always in the mood?

Hello Linda, I need to know if LIB readers can help me with a very personal issue. I need advise from the real people out there that have gone through what I am experiencing right now. I am a happily married woman. I love my husband to distraction and I find him extremely sexy and hot. Plus, my husband is a stallion in bed, always trying different positions and moves...but...
- How do I tell him I really do not like doggy style? It hurts. I fear he might just sulk and not talk to me If I tell him. You know how men are like big babies.
- How do I tell him I am not always in the mood, I don’t enjoy it when he feels like he is seducing me after I tell him “later”. I usually let him have his way but feel exhausted and weirdly used.

Please continue...

Actress Uche Ogbodo's new look

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Bangladesh man cuts off wife's fingers because she pursued higher education

Human rights groups in Bangladesh have demanded a severe punishment for the husband of a young woman who allegedly cut off most of her right hand.

Police say Rafiqul Islam, 30, (pictured above) attacked her because she pursued higher education without his permission. They say Mr Islam, a migrant worker, admitted to the crime shortly after returning home from the Gulf.

However there has been no independent confirmation from the suspect that he carried out the attack.
The incident is one of a number of acts of domestic violence targeting educated women in recent months.

Introducing: Beth Male Model Search Winner: Alex Uriesi

The 6 '2' Marine Biology diploma student of University of Lagos won the male model competition last night. Alex also competed at the last Mr Nigeria pageant. Congrats to him!

Woman who jumped from bridge was missing Nigerian girl, Tosin Oyelowo

 
From Mountpleasant.com:
The woman who reportedly jumped from the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on Friday was a 25-year-old MUSC student, according to police reports and various online articles.
Olutosin "Tosin" Oyelowo, a Nigerian national with roots in Wake Forest, NC, was last seen by motorists and pedestrians leaping from the Bridge, a Mount Pleasant police report states.
Calls reporting the jumping were received around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, according to reports. Police found Oyelowo's purse and driver's license at the summit of the bridge in the area where callers reported seeing her jump.

Thursday 15 December 2011

Rita Dominic Rocks Same Shoes as Kim Kardashian

Kim K and or Rita in same Christian Louboutin Snakeskin shoes. I want one of those! Abeg my people, where can I find the copy, biko? :-)

Mercy Johnson-Okojie Covers December Issue of WOW Magazine

 The curves on this lady...wow!

Winners of the 40 Rhythm Unplugged Tickets

Awwwww, you lucky LIB readers...:-). If you see your name in the list (after the jump), go to Flytime Yaba Office at Koko Lounge, 3rd floor, E-Centre, Sabo, Yaba...from 2pm today Dec 15th. When you get there as for Tessy. And please make sure you go with your ID card....continue to see the names...

Boat Mishap Claims Over 30 Passengers in Port-Harcourt

Over 30 passengers of a wooden boat lost their lives after the boat they were traveling in capsized at the Eagle Island in Port-Harcourt last night. Only seven people survived.

The passengers used the water instead of the road to Rumuolumeni before taking taxis to Port-Harcourt

Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the incident, said seven persons were rescued after the boat mishap, adding that the bodies of the victims certified dead have been deposited at the BMH mortuary.

Giuliana Rancic Undergoes Successful Double Masectomy Surgery

 
E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic had a double mastectomy and reconstructive operation on Tuesday Dece 13th for her breast cancer and it was a success!

Her hubby Bill Rancic revealed the surgery was a success and Giuliana is in great spirits and is recovering well. He said yesterday:
"She had a little bit of pain through the night but is feeling much better this morning and was cracking jokes.
So happy to hear the surgery was a sucess...she's so strong!

Win Tickets To Afrobeat Explosion with Seun Kuti & Egypt '80 Band

 
The event will hold Saturday December 24th at Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage, V/I. Time is 8pm till midnight. Gate fee is N3,000 regular and N5,000 for couple. You can get tickets at Terra Kulture.

I'm giving out six tickets in total to this show. Three this week and another three next week. To win a ticket, tell me how badly you want to go to the show and I will give it to you. The three answers I like the most will get the tickets.

Mo'Cheddah explains these photos

Photos of Mo'Cheddah being carried by Peeshaun, the younger brother in the music group, Skuki, circulated on the net a few months back, with some reports claiming the two music stars dated...etc etc. When asked by an Encomium reporter about the photos...Mo said:
When I saw the pictures, it did look wrong at the time. I am small, everybody carries me. Every human being I know that's my good friend carries me because I am light and I'm nice to carry. And he's a good friend of mine and that day he carried me...we took a lot of pictures, we were just having fun. People have dirty minds, I don't have a dirty mind. I always see things from a positive side. People tell me, you are so happy, you see things in colours, you don't know that life is wicked. But now I know that people don't think like I do, so I have to be afraid now. I can't just take photos with my friend, I can't hug female fans anymore. I have learnt you have to be afraid of the world.
Be afraid of the world indeed...lol. Relax girl, it's one of those things. And you might not have a dirty mind, but he sure does...see where he placed his hands...badt guy...lol

Kim Kardashian Buys Elizabeth Taylor Diamond Bracelets For $65k

According to TMZ, Kim Kardashian paid $65,000 for three jade and diamond Lorraine Schwartz bangle bracelets that used to belong to Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor.
 
Taylor's jewels shattered expectations and broke world RECORDS on Tuesday Dec13th when all her famed pieces sold for a combined $115 million at auction at Christie's.

Kim idolized Elizabeth, recreating her famed Cleopatra look in a Harper's Bazaar photo shoot and even engaging in an interview with Liz shortly before she died in March.

Proceeds from the sale will go to one of Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS charities.

‘Peeping Tom’ Sent To Prison; For Watching Couple Having Sex

 
According to PM News, a 'peeping Tom', 36yr old Raymond Obi Eze (pictured above) was sent to prison for watching a couple have sex. Raymond hid in the couples bedroom, under their bed, and watched them have sex to 'derive sexual satisfaction'.

He was discovered by the man of the house, who handed him over to the police. Raymond was charged to court on a two-count charge of unlawful entry and attempted murder. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, saying he was only watching the couple have sex and did not attempt to harm them.

He was granted bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum. When he could not meet the bail conditions, he was ordered to be remanded in prison custody at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prisons, Apapa, Lagos.

Weird news...lol.

Enebeli Elebuwa is doing much better...

 
The veteran actor who is still in the hospital is getting better. He thanks everyone for their support and prayers. God is good!

Young Nigerian Pharmacist Tosin Oyelowo Missing in South Carolina

A young Nigerian Pharmacist, Tosin Oyelowo, went missing on Friday December 9th in Charleston, South Carolina where she is working as a resident.

Please go on her WEBSITE to read more about this missing young woman and how you can help find her.

Provocative Virgin Mary Billboard Holding a Pregnancy Test Unveiled

 
A new billboard showing the Virgin Mary holding a 'positive' pregnancy test was recently unveiled by St. Matthews-in-the-City Church in Auckland, New Zealand.

The church says the billboard, called "Mary is in the pink", was meant to "spark thought and conversation. Vicar Glynn Cardy of St. Matthews said the church wanted to focus on what it was like for a real mother with a real child. "It's about a real pregnancy, a real mother and a real child.  It's about real anxiety, courage and hope."

He also said the lack of text on the billboard is intended to provoke thought: "We hope to do so with an image and no words. We invite you to wonder what your caption might be." 

The billboard will stay up until Christmas Day.

Wednesday 14 December 2011

Question of the day: Why do rich Nigerians ONLY marry themselves?

Why is it that in Nigeria, the rich people only marry themselves? The Onirus marry the Tinubus. The Odogwus marry the Subomi-Baloguns. The Adenugas marry the Dangotes. The Okoyas marry the Sarakis. The Ojoras marry the Folawiyos. The  Kukus marry the Fowlers. Etc etc...

Everytime you see a society wedding, it's one rich man's son marrying another rich man's daughter. Why can't an Otudeko or an Akiolu marry an Ikeji for instance? LMAO!

No, but seriously, why is it like that in this country? I mean, Prince William married a commoner, so kini big deal?

Let's discuss this abeg...I want to read what you think.

Photo of the day...

 
Is that...a cleaner? Wow!

The three people I'd like to meet in my life time - Obama, Jackie Chan and Mark Zuckerberg...in that particular order. He's a phenomenon...Obama, I mean!

Nigerian Idol Season 2: Day Two


Saturday December 10, 2011 kick started the regular TV broadcast schedule for the second season of Nigerian Idol. Last week we watched the start of regional auditions with Abuja as our first port of call. Saturday’s show was a continuation of the Abuja auditions. As explained last week, only one of our season two hosts would be available at this stage. Tiwa Savage’s busy schedule means that we shall have only Ill Rhymz holding down the forth till we get to the dream studios. 

The Johnnie Walker Annual Society Event

On the 10th of November 2011, Johnnie Walker hosted the cream of the business and entertainment community to its Annual Society Event and Whisky Mentoring Class which was hosted by its Global Brand Ambassador Tom Jones. 

During the evening, Tom inspired guests with the amazing history and heritage of the Johnnie Walker® brand and shared with them his tips on how to enjoy their whisky to the full in a mentored tasting session.

"Vicki Godis (Abuja-based baby mama) is my bed of rock" - 9ice

9ice is promoting his recently released albums - Bashorun Gaa and Versus, so he's been doing a media round. And trust our Naija journalists, they ask what people are more interested in - his personal life.
When asked by a City People reporter to address rumours he is no longer with his Abuja-based baby mama, Vicki Godis; he said:
The true story is that it is true that the lady gave birth to a set of twins for me, the kids are over a year now and I am still with her. I will not give all the details but all I can say is that she was there for me when I needed a shoulder to lean on. She is my bed of rock and has supported me all along. Disregard what you hear in the media, we are still together.
On Toni Payne he said:
As regards Toni Payne, I issued a press statement about two years ago and the decision still stands. Whatever report people make about it, I don't know oh!

Lady Cobbler Family Shoe Repairs opens new branch in Ikeja

Lady Cobbler CEO Tosin Dekalu at the company head office
The Lady Cobbler Lady Cobbler Men, Women and Children's Shoe Repairs has opened a new branch at 1B Opebi Road, right by Opebi/Toyin street roundabout in Ikeja. The new branch is in addition to their head office at Rocky Plaza 24, Adeola Odeku str., Victoria Island.

Lady Cobbler was re-opened after being closed for a period of six years by Ms Tosin Dekalu (daughter of the original founder) in June 2006. The ‘new and improved’ Lady Cobbler extended its services for men, women and children from shoe repairs which include recapping of heels, expansion of shoe size, heel length reduction, etc to dyeing, size reduction, replacement of full leather/rubber soles, orthopaedic repairs, repairs of luggage, handbags, key cutting and so much more. Lady Cobbler has also branched out into shoe manufacturing. They now offer custom made shoes and sandals for men, women and children. For more info, call - 017919051 / 08066460655 / 07025437966. Website - Theladycobbler.com

The first 50 customers at the Ikeja branch get a 10% discount off repairs.

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