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Monday 31 March 2014

Model and actress Adunni Ade stunning in new photos...

Adunni Ade is a beautiful and talented young woman who has worked in the entertainment industry for quite a while both in Nigeria and the US. She is an actress, model and entertainer. Born in Queens New York, Adunni recently moved back to Nigeria to pursue her dreams. Continue to see more pics..

If you're not Beyonce, don't do it like Beyonce. Kid Cudi learnt the hard way :-)

On Dec. 13th 2013, Beyonce dropped her fifth studio album Beyoncé at midnight with absolutely no prior promo or warning. The album sold 828,773 copies worldwide in 3 days becoming the fastest selling album in iTunes history.

On February 26th 2014, Kid Cudi decided to pull a Beyonce by dropping his 4th album 'Satellite Flight: The Journey to The Mother Moon' on iTunes with no prior promo and no mainstream support.

Well, the numbers are in...and some artists really need promo before releasing an album. According to Billboard magazine, Kid Cudi's album has moved only 87,000 copies first week, making it Kudi's smallest debut sales week in his solo career.

University of Abuja students protest lack of water, power

Students of the University of Abuja on Monday protested the lack power and water supply to the permanent campus site of the university.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that more than 1,000 students gathered on the campus about 8am on Monday and barricaded road leading to the Senate building and classes.

Some of them told NAN that the protest became necessary because the school authorities had not provided power and water at the campus for three months running. Continue...

Boy kills brother in Yobe state, removes his eyes, tongue

A boy in Daya Village, Fika LGA of Yobe State, today Monday March 31st allegedly killed his younger brother and removed his tongue and eyes, Premium Times reports
A resident of Daya, Ishmail Daya, said that the younger boy had gone missing three days ago and that while a search was going on in the village, the older brother was found with his brother’s tongue and eyes.
“He killed his younger brother and buried him on his father’s farmland,” Ishmail said.
Both the alleged killer and the victim are believed to be underage. He insisted that there had been no prior quarrel between the siblings.

SinglesConnect Love Redefined event

A lot of definition has been rendered to the word Love and the feeling Love.
Could our definition be the reason why we cannot keep a relationship and have it last to marriage?

Could our definition be the reason why we are becoming materialistic?
Could our definition be the reason our relationship has stood the test of time?.
There are different schools of thought when it comes to the term Love and experience.
To some, Love is: Continue...

Meet Mr Ideal Nigeria 2014 winner, Stanley Igwilo

Stanley Igwilo beat 29 other contestants to win the 2014 Mr Ideal Nigeria that held yesterday March 30th in Lagos. Stanley will represent Nigeria at the Mister Africa International pageant to be held in the Hague, Netherlands later in the year.

Stanley is 30 years old and a graduate of Rivers State University of Science and Technology. Ladies, would you hit this? That's a rhetorical question...:-)

New Michael Jackson album release date announced

Yep, there's a new Michael Jackson album...five years after his death. Sony and Epic Records today announced a plan to release a posthumous Michael Jackson album titled Xscape

Epic CEO L.A. Reid handpicked eight previously unreleased tracks by Michael Jackson, which have been 'contemporized for modern ears' and added new production by Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins.

The album drops May 13th.

Court orders 37 defected PDP House of Reps members to resign

The 37 PDP House of Representatives members who defected to APC in December 2013 have been ordered to vacate their seats and the House.
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja gave the order today while delivering judgment in a suit filed against the defected lawmakers by the PDP. The judge said the lawmakers no longer had any business, morally and legally in the Assembly and so should resign.
"Having perused the arguments of counsel and the constitutional provisions, it is clear and unambiguous that the defendants were sponsored by the PDP and won the election on its platform. It is also the court’s opinion that their tenure has not expired and there is no division in the PDP.
“The defendants are, therefore, not competent to vote or contribute to any proceedings in the House of Representatives. An order of perpetual injunction is, hereby, ordered, restraining them from altering or attempting to change the leadership of the House of Reps,” Justice Ademola said.
In January 2014, PDP instituted a suit against the defected lawmakers who attempted to cause an alteration in the leadership of the House of Representative.

Helen Prest Ajayi & daughter launch auction site, U-wantit.com

Former Miss Nigeria, Helen Prest Ajayi and her eldest daughter Tiffany-Annabelle have launched an online auction site, u-wantit.com where you can buy luxury items like iPhones, Laptops, Louboutins, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and much more for almost 90% off retail prices. Mrs Ajayi explains how the site works below...
I was getting ready to go to a party when I realized the bag I had planned on rocking (as my daughters would say) was missing! After serious interrogation of my daughters, I found the culprit to be my eldest daughter who was planning to rock it at university. In the moment I wanted to shout, but thought about it, really who doesn’t like nice things?  
Like my daughter Tiffany-Annabelle, people want designer things. But sometimes they don’t always have the means to get them when they want them. It’s really hard when you look at Reality TV and magazines and everybody seems to have it but you! Continue..

Homeless single mom jailed for leaving her kids in car to go on job interview

What a heartbreaking mugshot. A homeless single mom, 35 year old Shanesha Taylor, who struggled to make ends meet is in jail after she left her two sons, a 2 year old and 6 month old in her car while she went on a job interview.

Madamenoire.com reports...
The Scottsdale, Ariz. native was arrested after she left her young sons in a hot SUV that was locked with the windows cracked as she went for a job interview at an insurance company. A passerby heard Taylor’s youngest child crying and called police. When they arrived, Taylor returned to her car 45 minutes after police got to the scene, and when police arrested her, the two boys were reportedly “crying and sweating profusely.” Taylor told police that she was homeless and needed the work, and because she couldn’t find someone to watch her kids, she had to take them with her. This event occurred on March 20. Continue...

Fred Ajudua denied bail...again!

An Ikeja High court this morning denied suspected fraudster Fred Ajudua's bail application and has ordered that he be remanded in Kirirkiri prison. Ajudua had applied for bail to seek medical attention outside the prison.
 
Delivering her judgement, Justice Khudirat Jose said according to medical reports presented by LUTH & attached to his bail application, he'd been treated for enlarged prostrate gland, hypertension and traumatic Haematuria sometime in August 2013 and there was no where in the report that stated he could not be treated in prison for any ailment. She also added that Ajudua had failed to convince her that he would neither abscond during the trial period nor interfere with witnesses if he is granted bail.
 
Fred Ajudua is standing trial for defrauding two dutch businessmen of $1.69million and former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi, of  about $8.395m. The case was adjourned to April 28th.

'I'm a supporter of polygamy; most African men are polygamous in nature' - Jibola Dabo

Nollywood actor Jibola Dabo, who has five children from different women said in a recent interview with TheNetng that he's an ardent supporter of polygamy and believes that most men in Africa are polygamous in nature. Read what he said below and tell us if you agree with him...
"People misunderstands what polygamy means. I am an ardent supporter of polygamy. Every single man, mostly from Africa, is polygamous in nature. We are just deceiving ourselves. Polygamy means when you see a woman you love and desire, you marry her with the consent of your already married wife and bring her home. It's not when you have one wife at home, then you have others scattered in different other places, that is not polygamy. And not when you have three wives and you cannot take care of one, that is an insult to polygamy. There are so many women out there who just want to have a man as an umbrella, but we keep saying one man one woman. Yet the women keep suffering. We all know that we have much more women in this world than men, the ratio is too high.

Damn! $450,000 Lamborghini Aventador wrecked in crash

A Lamborghini Aventador speed car worth about $450,000 was wrecked in a three-car smash on one of London's most expensive streets, Sloane Street in Knightsbridge, yesterday afternoon.

The Lamborghini was involved in the crash with a BMW and a Mazda 5. The matte black super car collided with the Mazda, then hit a stationary BMW, badly damaging the front of the car. Ouch! I'm seriously hurting for the owner...:-). See more photos after the cut...

Dear men; would you rock actor IK Ogbonna's shredded jeans?

Is this a fashion Yes Yes or a fashion No No?

'Facts About The New Lagos State Smoking In Public Places Law'

Article sent in by Choices Nigeria.
There have been different views on the recently passed smoking law since it was signed by the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola on 17th of February 2014. 
We have now obtained a copy of the law and are surprised to read that contrary to what some people think, the law only becomes effective on the 17th of August 2014, which is six months after the Governor signed. This means that even the police that have been harassing smokers are not aware of this. Incredibly, the law also allows for smoking in open places such as on the streets, roads and highways as wells as in 10% of hotels, bars, night clubs and tertiary institutions. It even goes further to state that the law will be enforced by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), meanwhile all manner of people have been harassing smokers, even LATSMA and Boys Scout.. Can our government ensure that the public are well informed about laws they pass to prevent undue harassment of its citizens. 

Ms Sahhara rants about gay-hate in Nigeria

Nigerian Transgender Ms Sahhara took to her facebook page today to express her distaste over the maltreatment of four alleged homosexuals in Warri recently.

Here's the story; one of the four men that was disgrace blew the lid of the other homosexuals when one of them camped him and had sex with him without paying him for services rendered. The guy then proceeded to a Local Government Chairman's office in Warri, Delta state to report the case and exposed all of them. The chairman instructed the arrest of all four men and asked for them to stripped in public and had their pictures taken. See Ms Sahhara's rant after the  cut...

SSS confirms 21 deaths after failed jailbreak by Boko Haram men

Marilyn Ogar, the spokesperson for the Department of State Security Services (SSS) said yesterday that 21 detained terrorists died during the attempted jailbreak at the Service's headquarters in Abuja on Sunday morning.
"Following our earlier releases, it has been established that eighteen (18) casualties were recorded, while two (2) Service personnel sustained serious injuries. Three (3) other detainees who sustained gunshot injuries during the incident have also died.
"Meanwhile, investigation is still ongoing to ascertain the immediate and remote causes.
"We wish to state that the roads leading to the office were cordoned-off to prevent possible assistance from external collaborators. During this period, the precinct of the office and adjoining neighborhoods were thoroughly searched.
"We wish to restate our commitment to the safety of the people and the Nigerian nation at large.” Marilyn Ogar said in a further statement released yesterday

'There was no violence or infidelity involved in my marriage' - Joseph Benjamin

Actor Joseph Benjamin was a guest on Rubbin Minds yesterday Sunday March 30th where he opened up about his divorce. When the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, asked him if he was finally divorced, the father of two said he was 'working on it.'

Ebuka also took him up on rumours of violence and infidelity being the reason for his separation, Benjamin said it wasn't true. What he said below...
"A lot was misconstrued and I will not hold anyone responsible for it because everyone is entitled to their opinion and for me I believe that when you embark on a journey like that, it is something that, it requires the two people involved to have a certain form of understanding. Let me go a bit spiritual with you here, the Bible says can two work if they do not agree? So there should be some form of agreement. Continue...

Hot photos: Mr Ideal Nigeria 2014 contestants in beach wear

The Mr Ideal Nigeria pageant held yesterday Sunday March 30th at Bespoke Center in Lekki and was won by Stanley Igwilo. Will bring you Stanley's pics later, for now I'm more interested in seeing all the contestants in their swimwear...lol. Meanwhile, the guy pictured second left, is that really all him? #Justasking! :-). See more photos after the cut...

N185m contract awarded to MicoStar Mall to supply bullet proof vehicles from US to Nigeria

A billionaire from the South and very influential politician in Nigeria has awarded a N185million contract to MicoStar Mall to supply bullet proof vehicles from US to Nigeria in preparation for the 2015 elections. 

The contract was given to MicoStar Motors which is the auto division of MicoStar Mall.

‘MS didn’t kill Zara, ignorance did’, Yemisi Ilo blames Zara’s family for her death

Yemisi Ilo, a creative consultant and project manager, says she's been living with Multiple Sclerosis for nearly 10 years and feels that Zara Gretti’s situation shouldn’t have deteriorated to the point of death. She feels ignorance and not MS killed the singer, who passed away on Friday March 28th about a year after making her illness public. Read what Yemisi (pictured right) wrote below...

Read More at thenet.ng/2014/03/ms-didnt-kill-her-ignorance-did-yemisi-ilo-blames-zaras-family-for-her-death/ Follow us: @theNETng on Twitter | theNETng on Facebook
I also have MS and I am currently in Singapore – where by His grace I will finally halt the progression and hopefully and prayerfully reverse some if not all disability. I spoke to Zara on Tuesday. She said she was being given ‘Agbo’ to drink by her family and that it was killing her. Those were her exact words. I told her to not drink it. With an already compromised immune system – Agbo is bullshit. It is poison. MS is not malaria. I gave Zara clear details of exactly what she needed to do to try to get well. It isn’t easy at all - I should know but unfortunately for her, she was surrounded by very ignorant people at the end who felt that they knew best. I first heard of Zara when I read about her on Linda Ikeji‘s blog a year ago. I got in touch with her immediately and started a Skype friendship. I was in London and she was in the States (US). We spoke regularly.

See Timi Dakolo's loving message to wife on their 2nd year wedding anniversary

The soul singer shared this loving message and affectionate pic on his instagram as he and his wife, Busola, mark their second wedding anniversary today. They got married in 2012 in Ilorin.
"Thanks for everything Busola Dakolo..thanks for always bringing me steamed meat every time u are cooking...thanks for saying the nicest sorry every time arsenal looses..thanks saying yes inspite of all my excesses. ..thanks for running me mad and calming me down..thanks for giving me the world most awesomest (kids)...Thanks for turning this Boy into a Man..Thanks for being my Biggest Fan and critic..thanks For love so uncommon...thanks for always laughing at my jokes..Thanks for being my partner in crime (lol)!..thanks for my employers (our gang/children)..thanks for yelling in labour room...I fear you sha..but e no easy...Happy Anniversary to Us

Actress Chika Ike lands $300,000 multinational deal

The star actress and philanthropist is now the face of Bullet Energy drink and had her official unveiling at the Sunmark office, London. The founder of Sunmark Ltd Reminder Ranger and other top managements where present at the unveiling. Continue...

Photos from the opening of Patience Ozokwor's plaza in Enugu

Nollywood star actress Patience Ozokwor opened her multi-million Naira plaza in Coal City Garden Enugu on Saturday March 29th and in attendance where John Okafor, Stan Amandi, Angela Okorie, Aneke Twins, Charlse Awurum, Hon Commissioner for Tourism, Enugu State, and many others. Continue to see more photos...

Nigerian lesbian asylum seeker says she faces death sentence if deported

46 year old Nigerian lesbian asylum seeker in the UK, Adejumoke Apata (pictured above), says she risks a death sentence if she is deported to Nigeria.

Ms Apata says she fled Nigeria in 2004 and claims that her girlfriend who refused to go with her, was brutally murdered by vigilantes in 2012.

Before she left Nigeria, Adejumoke said she was subjected to homophobic torture, persecution and a brutal arrest after she was exposed as a gay woman. She claims she was also sentenced to death by stoning for being a lesbian. Continue...

Here's a quick way to make money with Jovago.com

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Africa’s No. 1 Hotel Booking Portal, Jovago.com is offering Travel Agents and individuals the opportunity to earn extra cash with theJovago Affiliate program! Continue...

Dear LIB readers: Should I sell my baby?

From a female LIB reader
I am a 27 year old woman. I have been married to my husband for 2 years now and we are expecting a baby. At first, he was very happy about. Now that I am 6 months gone, he tells me that his boss, who has been married for 7 years with no child wants our baby. He said he will give us 10 million for the baby. The offer is very tempting as my husband and I are not very well to do. The money will change our lives. I know I can always give birth to another one.I really do not want to "sell" my baby, but my husband really needs the money. What should I do?

Sunday 30 March 2014

Women in revealing clothes deserve to be raped - says a poll in Brazil

According to a report by AFP, a poll in Brazil says a woman who shows off her body deserves to be raped. We are talking about Brazil, the land of samba, voluptuous carnival dancers and mini bikinis.
Of the 3,810 respondents of both sexes who responded to the government’s Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA) survey released last week, about 2,480 - 65% - justified raping women who wear “clothing that shows off the body.”
And 58.5% of respondents also agreed that “if women knew how to behave, there would be fewer rapes.”
This poll has triggered outrage in the country, especially when it was revealed that most of the poll’s respondents - 66.5% - were women. So wait, it is okay to walk near-naked in a carnival, but not in real life? And women are the ones who believe this? There's absolutlely no excuse for rape! What do you guys think?

DJ Jimmy Jatt celebrates 18th Wedding Anniversary

DJ Jimmy Jatt and his lovely wife have been together for 22 years now, married for 18. Happy wedding anniversary to them.

Leah Foundation fights cancer in Kwara

The Leah Charity Foundation, an Ilorin, Kwara State based non-governmental organisation has intensified its effort at reducing the incidence of breast and cervical cancers in women through a sensitisation of the women all over the state.
 
 According to the Founding Trustee of the NGO, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, who addressed a press conference on the occasion of the World Cancer Day in February, the NGO has “unfolded a massive awareness campaign in every possible media outlets on cancer. There are jingles on radio & TV. We have also secured the collaboration of musical artistes in the state, who have recorded songs which will gain regular air play as a way to alerting our people to the menace of cancer.” Continue...

Iyanya dapper in new photos

Now that's how to wear a suit! Iyanya will make a dashing groom...:-). Continue to see more photos...

Charly Boy bald and fierce in new photos

Charly Boy is now rocking bald hair after ditching his dreads. Continue to see more photos...

Attempted jailbreak in Abuja this morning: DSS releases statement

The Spokesperson for the Department of State Security Service, Marilyn Ogar, has issued a statement on the attempted jailbreak at the headquarters of the Nigeria’s secret police. Find it below..
At 0715 hours, the Service suspect handler went to the detention facility within the Headquarters to feed the suspects. One of the suspects attempted to disarm him by hitting him at the back of his head with his handcuff. His attempt to escape drew the attention of other guards at the facility who fired some shots to warn and deter others.
The gun shots attracted the attention of the military with whom we have an understanding of mutual assistance in the event of any threat. The Army immediately deployed a team to reinforce our perimeter guards to forestall any external collaborators.
The situation has since been brought under control. Further details will be communicated

Annie Idibia shares breastfeeding pic in celebration of Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all mums in the world.

Photos from Elohor Aisien's birthday party

Beth Models CEO, Elohor Aisien, recently turned a year older and her husband, Owen Aisien and some of her close friends threw her a surprise birthday party. Continue to see more photos...

New Music: Ordi - No Bus Stop

Odiah Anthony popularly known as Ordi releases new music titled No Bus Stop produced by Gospel on the Beat. Listen, then continue to read more about the fast rising singer...

Actress Halima Abubakar sizzles in new photos

That's a nice colour dress. See more pics after the cut...

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