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Friday 7 February 2014

Handsome actor Michael Ealy says his wife isn't his type

Handsome Hollywood actor Michael Ealy, 40, married Khatira Rafiqzada, 32 (pictured above with him) in October 2012 after dating her for four years. But now he says she's not his type..

When asked to advise other men looking to settle down, Michael told Rolling Out magazine...
While, I don’t consider myself a person that should write a book, or give advice on relationships, what I will share is my personal perspective.
What helped me along the way was I had two personal friends of mine whose fiancés died. And I went through a personal struggle where my father got really sick, and I spent a week with him and it just dawned on me that we don’t have as much time as we think. And when you’re done playing games, and you find someone who has qualities that are much more practical as opposed to romanticized ideals, then you've got to hold on to them.
People think that you’re supposed to marry your type … well, I didn’t marry my type. It’s much more practical, and based in a day-to-day existence. So when you have that, and you’re happy, and you love her, don’t waste time. Because time — and I’ve learned that at this point in my life — time is my most precious commodity. Nothing is more precious than time. Because when it runs out … that’s it.
Who agrees with him? Shouldn't you marry your type?

Press release: Juwon Lawal confirms split from actress Uche Iwuji

In November 2013 we all heard that actress Uche Iwuji's marriage to businessman Juwon Lawal had crashed a year after the two tied the knot and just a few months after they welcomed a son. Uche took to twitter to deny it. Her husband, Juwon, also denied it.

Well, it seems they've decided to come clean. Juwon just released a press statement via his publicist announcing the end of his marriage to Uche. Find it below...
This should serve as the official statement confirming the end to the marriage formalized on Friday, November 16th 2012 between the CEO of ABD Fuels Plc, Mr. Juwon Rasak Lawal and actress Uche Iwuji. 
Already, the court processes are on to give a legal seal to the separation.
Mr. Lawal was in Europe on a business tour when the story first broke through the media.  This was the reason why he could not react appropriately to it, plus the fact that he felt the event could be redeemed.
Although, he would not want to talk about the reasons for the separation, Mr. Lawal is not married anymore to Miss Iwuji. And he will like to treat his estranged wife’s case as “once a friend, always a friend”. Status & Living Media - Publicist

Taste Nigeria launches restaurant, bar & hotel membership discount card!

The Taste Nigeria Membership Card gives you access to incredible deals at numerous restaurants, bars and luxury hotels, with a participant list that is ever-increasing. Deals include 25% off your total restaurant bill, 2 for the price of 1 at restaurants, 25% to 30% off at hotels and 50% or Buy One Get One Free during Happy Hour at our participating bars.

Your membership card offers you loads of deals at the Hotels, Restaurants and Bars: See them after the cut...

PDP sues Speaker, 20 Kwara lawmakers for defecting to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has sued the Speaker, Razak Atunwa, and 20 other members of the Kwara State House of Assembly to court over their defection to the All Progressives Congress.

In the suit filed at the Federal High Court, Ilorin, on Friday, the state chapter of the PDP and a suspended member of the assembly, Iliasu Ibrahim, prayed the court to declare the seats of the 21 lawmakers vacant.

The plaintiffs joined the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as a defendant in the suit Number FHC/IL/C5/4/2014. Continue...

14 year old boy locked up in Iyaganku cell in Ibadan

I got an email from a LIB reader who claims he was recently locked up at a police station called Iyaganku Police Station in Ibadan. While there, he says he saw two boys less than 16 years old who have been locked up there for a few years. I decided to share his mail here just in case. See it below
Hi Linda, I am writing you regarding something I saw some days back in Iyaganku Police Station Ibadan. I was detained by some Policemen of Iyaganku in Ibadan, after which I was put in the cell because I wont co-operate with them. Surprisingly, a boy of about 13-14yrs old came out of one of the cells, I wasn't sure of what I saw because its awkward to find someone so young in a cell, I believe for whatever crime he must have commited, he shouldn't be locked up in a cell, so when I got into my own cell, where I met about 6 other people in the cell, I told them what I saw and to my surprised they weren't shocked, they told me, its no news that the boy is called "State" and he's been locked in that same Iyaganku Cell for over 5yrs, with my calculation, the boy is 14yrs old now, that means he's been locked up since he's 9, when I asked for his crime, I was told he is locked up there because he pushed someone into a well and the person died. Continue...

Graphic photos: Soldier pictured stabbing man to death in front of a crowd

A group of soldiers in the Central African Republic lynched a man they suspected was a rebel minutes after hearing the new president's promise to restore security at a ceremony to reinstate the divided country's armed forces.

About 20 uniformed soldiers accused a member of the crowd of having belonged to Seleka - the mostly Muslim rebel group that seized power in a coup last March, before stabbing him repeatedly until he was dead.

A soldier stamped on the lifeless body, which was then dragged nearly naked through the streets as residents looked on and took photographs. Continue...

DJ Xclusive Premieres Ibebe Video featuring Olamide

Superstar DJ Xclusive kicks off the year on a brilliant note, with the release of his cheeky, sexy new video for the runaway hit, Ibebe. Shot and directed by the Adasa ‘Squareball’ Cookey, ft hilarious cameos from Bovi and Chigul as well as yet another stellar performance from Olamide. Enjoy...

The See Finish Syndrome (For couples only) by Charlyboy

A very interesting article written by Charly Boy. Enjoy below...
When two people, lovers, friends, partners or even team mates can consistently predict one another's moves like clockwork, it is called see finish
See finish can help one in fully understanding your partner. However, see finish in a marriage has its own bad sides, if not checked can lead to the death of DESIRE in a marriage, especially, sexually. That's when couples start to take each other for granted and no longer as granted. See finish in a marriage is when one spouse is desperately yearning for more sex, connection or physical closeness, and the other for whatever reason seems a bit unconcerned about their partner’s feelings, or just not with it any more.

Experience the Clarins Gift of Beauty

Clarins, the No. 1 European Luxury skincare brand gives everyone another opportunity to live by their philosophy “Take Beauty Seriously” with the Clarins Gift of Beauty. With millions of loyal customers around the world, Clarins is the ultimate source for innovative, nature-based skincare for both men and women.

With an offering of a range of the best plant-based skin care products distinguished by their innovation and effectiveness, the Clarins Gift of Beauty is yet another match made in skincare heaven. Montaigne Place, the Luxury cosmetics, Wellbeing and Fragrance Company are the exclusive agents for the Clarins brand in the Nigerian market. Continue..

Wife logs on to FB to discover her husband had married another woman

A bigamist was caught by his wife after she saw a photograph of him grinning with his new Gambian teenage bride on Facebook.

Nicolette Smith was further devastated when she noticed Stephen Smith, 52, had married Awa Jobarteh, 19, (pictured above) at the same African register office they tied the knot at 7 years earlier.

Ms Smith then called the police, but incredibly her cheating former partner has avoided jail and claimed he was the victim. Continue...

‘Why I Think The Gay Community Should Come Out’ by Seun Kuti

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti writes for OkayAfrica.com. Find it below...
I’m writing to condemn the recent anti-gay bill signed into law by our President Jonathan Goodluck. This law – which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison for anyone in a same-sex marriage or civil union, 10 years for anyone who attends a same-sex wedding, 10 years for anyone involved with an LGBT organization, and even 10 years for anyone who shows affection for someone of the same sex – should be cast out. Since the law was passed, police across Nigeria have begun arresting and torturing dozens of our fellow citizens suspected of being gay. Don’t forget that in some of our states, if you are found guilty of being gay, you could be stoned to death.
First of all, this law was unnecessary. There is not space in the existing constitution for gay marriage. Our constitution is very definitive of marriage as a union between man and woman. I see the signing in of this law for what it was: a cheap shot by an under-achieving government to discriminate against people because they are different.

It’s the End of the Road for Windows XP and Office 2003!

Do you remember when you first used a computer. It was e-machines. Very solid system then; as were the many other tech brands that have been swept under the carpet by more vibrant product brands over the years. The still image of a lush green meadow that greeted you on th home screen after the usual Windows XP loading bars and fast forward several years later, having to upgrade to Windows Vista and so on.

Matter of fact, Vista was like a major break from the Windows norm and without entirely taking in its features, Windows 7 was launched and was good, not great. Then came Windows 8. Pure class.

Eddie Murphy's daughters strip down for racy lingerie shoot

Eddie Murphy's two grown up daughters, Bria Murphy, 24 (left) and and sister Shayne, 19, (right) stripped down for a racy lingerie shoot and shared the photos on instagram. The two girls are taking after their mother, Nicole Murphy, who was a top model back in the day. See more pics after the cut..

Vintage photos of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and his women

Amazing photos of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti with some of his wives in their home in the 80s. See more photos after the cut...

New Video: Davido - Aye

HKN Music presents the official music video of Aye, Davido's fourth single off his forthcoming sophomore album. Directed by Clarence Peters, the video is shot in a rural setting and tells a tale of love between different classes.

Davido plays a poor farmer who falls in love with the prince's love interest. Aye shows Davido at his best, showing raw talent in a different direction, cultural, and entirely refreshing. Enjoy...

Bianca Ojukwu becomes APGA national leader

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, yesterday February 6th adopted Bianca Ojukwu, wife of the party's late National Leader, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, as the party’s National Leader.

This was made known by the party's leader, Chief Maxi Okwu at a National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting in Abuja yesterday.
"The National Executive Committee, NEC, of our great party reconfirms and further resolves the earlier decision taken on  February 16, 2013 and on March 22, 2013, at the one year anniversary of the demise of our late leader and icon, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. That he remains our symbol and leader the fact of his transit to glory notwithstanding. His wife and next of kin, Iyom Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is hereby adopted as the living embodiment of his ideals. She shall in his stead be acknowledged as Leader. She is aware of the existing situation and she gave her consent, and we adopted her. We still respect Governor Peter Obi as one of our leaders, and he is also aware of this development.” Chief Okwu said
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/02/bianca-ojukwu-becomes-apga-national-leader/#sthash.YBQ0hFjl.dpuf

Patron Tequila TGIFF Event at Facade Thai Restaurant & Bar

Facade is on again this Friday February 7th with it's monthly TGI First Friday event, this time in conjunction with Patron Tequila, one of the world's finest tequila brands. Free shots of tequila to be given to all guests before 11pm. Start your 1st Friday night groove in February at Facade. Promises to be a blast! Be there!

Date: Friday 7th of February 2014. Time: 9pm. Venue: Facade Thai Restaurant & Bar, 10 Bishop Aboyade Cole Street Victoria Island.

Dear LIB readers: Should I accept money from my mother-in-law?

From a male LIB reader
I am a married man with a beautiful wife and a one year old baby. I recently lost my job without prior notification. I have very little savings to fall back on but my mother-in-law who is very rich says she would be sending me money for my family upkeep. I expected her to give money to her daughter but she's insisting on giving it to me. Should I accept the offer or not, knowing fully well how women can be when they start giving you small change?

Happy Birthday Omotola: actress unwraps multimillion naira deal‏

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a year older today February 7th. Wishing her many more successful years ahead. Meanwhile the actress is the new brand ambassador for cosmetics company - Ghandour cosmetics ltd.

The deal was signed yesterday evening at the Protea Hotel Ikoyi, Lagos with her manager Michael Djaba present and Ali Jihami Marketing manager at Ghandour cosmetics.

The international star will be the face of BO-16, a successful hair relaxer and hair care range. A continent wide marketing campaign available across advertising media, including TV, billboards, radio and magazines will be announced soon. See more photos after the cut...

Genevieve Nnaji advocates for TheGirlChild protection

See something else she posted on her instagram page after the cut...

Show some love this Valentine with Pretty Soles

It’s the season of love and one of the foremost online female shoe retailers in Nigeria, www.pretty-soles.com is going all out to ensure you give the right gift at very affordable and competitive prices. We are offering massive discounts on quality trendy shoes for all occasions from February 4th 2014 till the end of the month. 30% off full priced items and an additional 10% off already reduced items, hurry and place your orders while stock last. 


Simply log on to our website: www.pretty-soles.com and order a memorable gift for that special woman in your life. We offer shoes for the classy woman and women of all ages and social status.

All orders placed are shipped within 24hrs all over Nigeria. Continue...

Would you rock Kelly Rowland's massive palazzo pants?

The singer wore this daring silk dress shirt with massive palazzo pants to the Houghton runway show at New York Fashion Week yesterday. Would you rock it?

SSS releases Asari Dokubo

The President of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Asari Dokubo has been released by the Department of State Security Services, SSS, hours after he was picked up for repeatedly making inciting comments. His personal assistant (Media) and younger brother, Rex Asari, confirmed his release to the media.

Pres. Jonathan appoints new Special Advisers & Chief Executives for NTA, FRCN, NAN & SURE-P

State House Release below...
In furtherance of efforts to continually strengthen his administration on all fronts, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the following appointments to fill existing vacancies:
1.    Gen. Martin Luther Agwai    –    Chairman of SURE-P
2.    Mrs. Tanwa Olusi                   -        Deputy Chairman of SURE-P
3.    Mrs. Fidelia Njeze                  -        Special Adviser (NEPAD)
4.    Senator Suleiman M. Ajadi   -        Special Adviser (NASS)
5.     Mr. Sola Omole                      -        DG, NTA
6.    Alhaji Ladan Salihu                -        DG, FRCN
7.     Mr. Ima Niboro                     -        MD, News Agency of Nigeria
Gen. Martin Agwai (rtd.) was until now the Deputy Chairman and Acting Chairman of SURE-P while Mrs. Njeze is the current Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland.
All the appointments are with immediate effect.

Thursday 6 February 2014

2women jailed for trafficking &making children beg with fake wounds

Two women have been arrested and jailed for trafficking children and making them beg on the streets of Lagos with fake wounds.

PM News reports
The Family Court 1 in Yaba Magistracy has jailed two women for trafficking and using children to beg for alms in Victoria Island area of Lagos.
The women, Amarachi Eke from Imo State and Chioma Eze from Awka in Anambra State, were arraigned at the court on Wednesday on a two-count charge of using underaged children to beg for alms. And they pleaded guilty to the charges.
Magistrate Y.O. Aje-Afunwa sentenced them to two months imprisonment each; one month for each count charge and they are also to pay a fine of N5,000. The jail terms will run concurrently.

New Music: Flow Genesis - Change Your Ways

Flow Genesis is an Abuja based Afro singer/rapper with old school feel. This song "Change Your Ways" is a song for the ladies and guys as well. Listen to the inspiring lyrics and enjoy the beats and melody below...

Nicki Minaj shows off her natural hair in sexy Instagram photos

The rapper took to her Insagram page today to show off her natural hair in high ponytail (you will find the pic after the cut) and in true Nicki Minaj style, also showed off her boobs and curves...

Official photos from Desmond Elliot's birthday party

Actor and film producer Desmond Elliot was a year older on Tuesday February 4th and celebrated with friends and colleagues including Rita Dominic, Rukky Sanda, Emem Isong, Magid Michel, Uti Nwachukwu, IK Ogbonna etc at Radisson Blu in Victoria Island. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Jim Iyke tries on bra on his reality show...lol

I was in my sitting room jeje watching TV and the next thing I saw was some dude putting on a bra on actor Jim Iyke on his reality show, Jim Iyke Unscripted. It aired this evening around 8. Thankfully I had my phone near me and I took some pics of this wow moment. Hehe. If you saw the full episode, why was Jim trying on a bra? See more photos after the cut...

Who wins Nigeria's Got Talent Season2?Meet the final10 contestants

After several months, 8 cities visited and thousands of Nigerians giving their all to be on Africa’s No 1 talent hunt show, Nigeria’s Got Talent is officially down to the final 10 contestants.

Slugging it all out for the unique opportunity to emerge as the winner of the second season of the show and also covert the whooping sum of N10 million are 10 of Nigeria’s biggest and super talented act. Meet the final 10 contestants after the cut...

Awww, how cute! Don Jazzy weds Rihanna (See photo)

Awww, don't they look so cute together? Rihanna looks beautiful in our traditional attire. A Mavin fan designed it as his own interpretation of Dr Sid's new hit single, Surulere which means Patience is a virtue. Too cute!!!

Controversial Rivers Police Commissioner Joseph Mbu redeployed

The Police Service Commission has announced the removal of the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Joseph Mbu. The controversial police officer has been posted to the Federal Capital Territory.

He will be replaced by Johnson Ogunsakin, the commissioner in charge of the Special Fraud Investigations Unit in Lagos.

The PSC also announced the redeployment of several other commissioners, all of them to take effect immediately. See the press release after the cut...

Infinix Mobility Launches “Share The Love” Valentine Promo

Infinix Mobility, one of the global leaders in the manufacturing of trendy Smartphones, has launched a valentine consumer promotion tagged “Share the Love Promo”.

The Promo, which runs between January 27 and February 12, 2014, is designed to reward the customers of Infinix phones for the Valentine season.

The grand prize of the promo is an all-expense paid weekend getaway for a couple at a beautiful resort. Other prizes include a dinner for a couple at an exquisite Chinese restaurant and free movie tickets as consolation prizes. Continue...

MBGN Tourism 2013 Powede Lawrence releases hot new photos

Powede Lawrence is MBGN Tourism 2013. The 22yr old registered nurse and midwife just launched her foundation called Powede Lawrence Foundation. The aim of the foundation is to advocate for people living with disabilities and the less privileged in the society. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Sand truck tumbles over bridge onto Express Lane below in Lagos

A truck conveying sand around 2am today February 6th tumbled from the bridge in Maryland Lagos onto the express lane below. The truck, which has since been removed by traffic and emergency officials veered off its lane and crashed through section of the culvert and fell onto the express lane.

Fortunately no one was injured in the accident. See more photos after the cut...

Baileys Radio Show hosts unveil the secrets of getting ready for the red carpet

Want to know how to get ready for the walk in front of those flashing lights and paparazzi cameras? Then you are at the right place.

The Baileys radio show is getting more exciting with every episode, as the hosts (Stephanie Coker and Veronica Odeka) always ensure a world class show and you can be sure to hear about all the latest news on fashion and entertainment right here on the Baileys Radio Show. Continue...

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