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Saturday, 28 November 2015

Uche Jombo & son wear matching outfits as he turns 6 months old today

Uche's son Mathew is six months old today and his mum shared this photo on her Instagram page and wrote "Guess who's 6 months today...to celebrate that I decided this embarrassing mummy & me outfit picture will do.#mrod #uj".

Music: King Perry - Number One

Suited and booted. Nigerian based fast raising talented artist Offiah Anthony Ikechukwu aka King Perry has dropped his much anticipated single #Number 1, produced by Reflex Soundz. The 21 year old student of Federal University of Technology, Owerri recently signed a multi-million naira deal with a Dubai/Nigeria based record label “Le Baron Entertainment”. Watch as King Perry sets new standards for class and elegance while serenading the ladies. Kindly download, listen and share

Saudi Arabia sentences woman to death by stoning for adultery but the man gets off with just 100 lashes

A married 45-year-old Sri-Lankan woman who has worked in Saudi Arabia as a maid since 2013 has been sentenced to death by stoning for committing adultery with a fellow Sri-Lankan migrant, the man meanwhile gets just 100 lashes because he was single at the time. Sri Lanka is calling for a pardon.

Upul Deshapriya, spokesman for the country's Foreign Employment Bureau, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation that the bureau has hired lawyers to file an appeal in the shocking case.

Atiku & Saraki at World Aids Day Special Prayer, receives Dogara, others

Atiku Abubakar and Senate President Bukola Saraki on Friday, November 27, attended the World Aids Day Special Prayer held in Abuja. The former VP also received Speaker of the House of Reps Yakubu Dogara and others, who paid a courtesy visit at his Asokoro, Abuja residence...

Cristiano Ronaldo's son shows off abs after gym work out with his father

Looks like superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is getting son Cristiano Junior into the body building hobby already, as he introduces his offspring to the sacrifice of gym work. From Ronaldo’s new movie, we see just how close he is with his son, and how keen he is to ensure his son grows up with the right values. He spends as much time as possible with his son, and is now even taking him to the gym for core workouts.

New video: Flyboy ft Olamide - Oyoyo

Straight from Bompy Music comes Baba Oyoyo by FlyBoy feat. Olamide video, signed under Bompy Entertainment, Flyboy has been out with a couple of singles featuring Terry G, Skales and co. And his here again with another fresh banger. Baba Oyoyo is a soft love struck / street vibe song to keep you on the roll, especially for the Ladies. (produced by Young Jon the wicked producer) Download, Listen & enjoy.

Apple named 2015 world's most valuable brand

Apple has overthrown Google to reclaim its title as the world’s most valuable brand for the year 2015. The company had a great surge in 2015 thanks to the huge success of its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s, beating Google with a growth of over $70 billion. Microsoft came 3rd in the annual rankings made by Millard Brown, with just a little separating them from 4th-ranked IBM.

Photos: Truly, there is dignity in labour. This will make your day!

Saw this interesting story on Facebook. Shared by Chiemezie Claire Asunugwo-Anyanwu. Pictured above is a wheelbarrow pusher named Bashir who does his business at markets in Abuja and its environs. He's always well dressed despite what his job is. Read what Claire wrote about him after the cut...

Wanted terror suspect Malik Yassin sneaks into Kenya, Police issues alert for his arrest

Kenyan security agencies are seeking assistance and cooperation in the hunt for Malik Yassin, an Al-Shabaab foreign fighter of British origin who is suspected to have sneaked into the country. Source: Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, Kenya

Photo: Amosun offers automatic employment to 12 first class graduates

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, today offered automatic employment to 12 first class graduates of the Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED at the 6th and 7th Convocation and 10th anniversary ceremony of the school in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

Shehu Garba denies that Buhari is slashing the salaries and allowances of Ministers

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba has denied reports that President Buhari has slashed the salaries of the newly appointed Ministers. There were reports earlier today that President Buhari had tampered with the salaries and allowances of the ministers. Continue to see more of his tweets...

Aww...FFK's fiancee, Precious Chikwendu can't wait to be a mum

FFK's girlfriend Precious Chikwendu shared the photo on Instagram...one of the nails has "Mum to be" on it...she's almost due!

Photos of Super Eagles player Jude Ighalo and his wife of 6 years

Super Eagles player, Jude Ighalo and his beautiful wife Sonia have been married for 6 years and celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary two weeks ago. More photos after the cut...

Photos of Buhari at CHOGM today

President Buhari joined other World leaders in a retreat at the ongoing 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta today November 28th. Another photo after the cut...

Photos: IceT and Coco welcome baby girl

Coco and her husband Ice-T have welcomed their first child together, a beautiful baby girl named Chanel Nicole, who was born early Saturday morning in New Jersey. Coco posted a photo of their daughter on her Instagram page today and wrote "Surprise! Look who came early! Welcome the new arrival of Chanel Nicole.. A beautiful healthy 5.7 pound and 18 inch baby girl. Ice and I are so proud! I cried while she was coming out I was so excited to meet her!".

Buhari’s six months of deceitful change - Fayose

Read the press statement below...
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the last six months of President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration as that of “deceitful change,” lamenting that the President was destroying the image of Nigeria and its people for cheap international recognition.

Does President Mohammadu Buhari Have A Conscience? - FFK

Article by Femi Fani-Kayode 
''Aside the 105 soldiers killed by Boko Haram, additional 34 soldiers were killed 2 days ago but it wasn't in the news''- Deji Adeyanju. I concur with Mr. Deji Adeyanju. The most heartless and reprehensible thing that our government could have done is to cover-up the fact that 105 of our soldiers were killed by Boko Haram a few days ago. To do such a thing is simply evil.

Blueprint Magodo marathon presented by Ovaltine

The Blueprint Family Marathon 2015 kicked off in grand style at Magodo GRA phase 2 on the 21st of November, with over 2200 participants running the 10km route and also Creating awarness and showing the importance of staying fit and healthy as a family.

Zuriel Oduwole (the youngest person to be featured on forbes) was in attendance and also won the teenage category. A newly married couple also participated in the event with their wedding attire.

NBA player Jahil Okafor opens up for the first time after he punched a man outside a nightclub

76ers Rookie Jahlil Okafor punched a man outside of a nightclub in Boston on Wednesday night, November 25, after his team lost to the Celtics. According to TMZ, he got into an altercation with a heckler outside a club called Storyville after the man yelled, "The 76ers sucks". Okafor responded by yelling, "We got money,you broke ass nigga," before punching the man in the face, knocking him to the ground. A representative for Okafor told TMZ that his client was heckled repeatedly after leaving the club and he felt threatened.

Photos: Chai! This is really embarrassing

Someone shared this on Facebook. According to him, the unidentified woman, who was at a nightclub with her new man accepted a drink from an ex. Unknown to her, the drink was spiked. The result is really messy...Read his post below:

Boko Haram claims responsibility for Kano bomb blast, share photo of the male suicide bomber

Boko Haram has released a statement claiming responsibility for the Kano bomb blast that killed 21 Muslims during a procession yesterday November 27th. The terror group also released a photo of the suicide bomber. His picture above. See graphic picture of his body after the cut...

Quilox Ultra Pool Party the new experience

Quilox, the number one nightlife entertainment service provider, have out done themselves by creatingan alternate experience to night clubbingcalled The Quilox Ultra Pool Party #QUPP. Since they started the monthly day partyon the 27th of September 2015, it has been the talk of Lagos. From the beautifully laid Laurent Perrier Cabanas to the Sexy #QUPP branded beds.

Mystery ghost fleet containing 20 dead sailors washes up in Japan

A fleet of 11 ghost ships containing the rotting remains of at least 20 sailors has washed up on the Japanese coastline, sparking an investigation in the country. The mysterious ships have given rise to numerous conspiracy theories in the country, as authorities battle to discover the identities of the bodies.

Rescuers told Japanese broadcaster NHK that the bodies of 20 sailors were ‘badly decomposed’ and ‘skeleton-like’

Lagos moves to boost office of the public defender

Read the press statement below...
The Lagos State Government has pledged its commitment towards boosting the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) to perform optimally as part of efforts to ensure the protection of the rights of the people.
Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, who made the pledge while meeting with the State leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), said the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode would focus more on people-oriented policies and give the OPD maximum support.

Still keeping fit at 45 and pregnant (photos)

45-year-old Michelle Bridges may be eight months pregnant but she still puts in the hard yards at the gym. She's a fitness buff and critics have questioned her decision to workout so much while pregnant but she says she doesn't push herself so hard: 'Being pregnant I took my time and rested.'

Evron Food store brings Mile 12 to Chevron Drive

Worried on how to go about your fresh food shopping this festive season? Nigeria’s leading online food store, Evron Food Store,www.evronfoodstore.com, brings Mile12 to Chevron Drive its first Farmers Market Day, this Saturday 28th November, 2015. Get fresh food stuffs at amazing prizes, shop for plantain at just N1000 per head and even yam for as low as N300 per tuber, also a live broiler chicken for as low as N1500 and so much more.

Michelle Obama lovely in pantsuit as she takes delivery of White House Christmas tree

The US First lady, Michelle Obama, looked lovely in a single-breasted blazer and black pants as she and her dogs, Bo and Sunny, took delivery of this year's official White House Christmas tree which was brought in via a horse-drawn carriage by two men wearing top hats. More photos after the cut...

Don't miss this event if you are a youth, student, corper & aspiring entrepreneur

What a wonderful way to end the year knowing fully well that you can start 2016 as an employer or with absence of the threat of unemployment. Join thousands of youth as they enrol into the Africa's Young Entrepreneurs Incubator program to become job makers; an initiative designed to curb unemployment in Nigeria.

Jose Mourinho blasts Drogba for saying Chelsea team lacks leaders

Jose Mourinho might have gone too far in blasting a Chelsea legend and fan favorite especially now he needs the fans by his side in the worst era of his managerial career. One of Chelsea's greatest striker ever, Drogba at the launch of new book, Commitment, gave an interview to Mirror Sport in which he claimed the new generation needed to show more leadership qualities during the club’s crisis.

Drogba said: “Yes, JT (John Terry) is still there but on your own it is very difficult. Other players have to come up with this mentality, you are not born with it. You build it. Maybe you have it in you but you build it.”

Appeal court nullifies election of David Mark

The Appeal Court sitting in Makurdi Benue state has annulled the election of Senator David Mark representing Benue South in the Senate. The Appeal court in its judgment this morning ordered the rerun of the election within 90 days.

Brand new music from Lloyd Section - Ileke

New banging singles from the new Afrobeat Sensation! Roc'base Music Group recording artist Lloyd Section Drops Banging Singles 'Ileke' just for you to download and listen to. It's a single off his Forthcoming debut Project: Welcome To Lloyd Section, Produced by Cire x Wade, check on it after the cut and share your thoughts....

Ex-Apple employee left his house so filthy neighbours thought there was a dead body inside

37-year-old Robert Kummer, a former Apple employee, has been jailed for a year for causing £5000 worth of damage to a house that had cost the owner €160000 to renovate. He left piles of rubbish so high they reached the countertops and smeared excrement on the walls, floors and ceilings of the flat.

The Mash Up: (Saturday Groove VS Jazzy & Classy) Live Music event is today!

We like to invite you to our amazing live music and chill-out event today Saturday 28th November 2015, 7pm at the Intercontinental Hotel (The Soul Bar), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. This is the ‘Relax and Dance’ edition, and the reason we titled it ‘The Mash Up (Saturday Groove VS Jazzy & Classy)’.

Genevieve, Ben Murray-Bruce, Lai Mohammed at Road to Yesterday premiere in Abuja

The premiere of Genevieve Nnaji's new movie 'Road To Yesterday' held in Abuja earlier this week at Silverbird Cinemas. In attendance were notable dignitaries including Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister for Information, Culture and Tourism; Senator Ben Murray Bruce, Onyeka Onwenu amongst many. See more photos after the cut...

Nigerian who sold guns, bullets to criminals in the UK jailed for 16 years

A notorious 'godfather' who sold machines guns to criminals in Birmingham while at the heart of a gang which gunned down two innocent girls in a botched attack has been jailed for 16 years. Nigerian Nosakhere Stephenson, 41, (pictured left) masterminded an operation to sell antique firearms and specially-made bullets to criminals around the West Midlands city. Fitzroy Ducram (right), known as one of Nosa's right hand men was jailed for more than seven years 

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