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Thursday, 28 August 2008

The N100m Dinner for Obama + Pics from Laff for Christ Sake

Still home. I'm bored.
Oh well, thank God for blogging.

How many of you have heard of the recent controversy trailing the DG of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Dr. Ndidi Okereke-Onyiuke?

If you haven't, read the story below...

On Monday August 11, 2008, at the shell hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos, the DG of Nigerian Stock Exchange, Dr. Ndidi Okereke-Onyiuke who heads the ‘Africans for Obama, a Nigerian-based group mobilizing and canvassing for the election of US Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Senator Barrack Obama, held a very flamboyant dinner/concert that attracted society bigwigs, politician and businessmen.



Dubbed the most expensive dinner in recent times, with 56 buffet tables loaded with assorted drinks and food. Tickets alone were sold in the category of Platinum (corporate table for eight people for N2.5mil and individual N325, 000). For gold category, the ticket went for N2million for a corporate table of eight and N275, 000 for an individual.

Being well connected in the corporate world as well as in the corridors of power, it was easy for Dr. Onyiuke to raise N100 million.

However, the N100 million garnered at this event is already causing ripples as to where the money raised is going, since the person in whose honour the dinner/concert was staged cannot in anyway capacity receive foreign donations for his campaign.



The US Foreign Election Campaign Act (FECA) 1974, ‘prohibits any foreign national from contributing, donating or spending funds in connection with any federal, state, local election in the US either directly or indirectly’

Since organizing that dinner, Dr. Onyiuke has been battling with humiliation, criticisms and castigation over the dinner and the activities of the group. First, the campaign organization of the Democratic Party’s candidate out rightly dissociated itself from the activities of ‘Africans for Obama’. Staff counsel to the ‘Obama for America Inc’ had written that ‘we want to inform you that ‘Obama for America Inc’, which is the principal campaign for the president for the US and the National Democratic committee are in no way affiliated with the event or with this organization. We will not accept any fund raised at this event or through the fund raising activities of this group.'

As if that wasn’t enough, on Thursday Aug 14th 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission demanded an explanation from Okereke-Onyuike. She was also later quizzed by the EFCC, her passport seized and later released.

Further investigation is currently going on the matter.

So what do you guys think? Was her action in order? Was she wrong to stage this dinner?

Meanwhile, here are pictures from comedian Julius Agwu's Laff for Christ Sake which held last weekend...
Pics courtesy of purefoto.com
Enjoy...

























Will be back...

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Plot to Assasinate Obama + Heart of Africa Connects Forum

I'm home today. Decided to take the rest of the week off 'cos the next couple of weeks will be crazy, especially after we have our magazine delivered to us. Did I tell y'all that we are planning another Style Night? Yeah, it's gonna happen before the year runs out. And the reality show is `almost` finally taking shape...so I'm taking all the rest I can now that I can...

Everyone says I should rest, but I don't like being idle so instead of resting, I'm blogging. I love blogging...so bite me :)

So to today's post, I'm sure you all have heard that some crazies tried to assasinate our Obama... They can only try.
Idiots!!!
Check out the story below

Currently, the FBI is investigating claims of an alleged assassination plot against Presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Four people were arrested near the Democratic convention in Denver. They were in possession of high-powered rifles.

Nathan Johnson (pictured above on the right), is denying any involvement in the plot, but he did admit that his friends "were here to do that - to assassinate him."
Apparently, the plan was to shoot Obama "from a high vantage point … with a … rifle."

This all came about on Sunday, when police arrested 28 year-old Tharin Gartrell (above left), who was erratically driving a rented pickup truck. That's where they found two high-powered rifles with telescopic sites. They also found walkie-talkies in his truck, along with camouflage clothing, a bulletproof vest, two wigs, a high-powered spotting scope, three IDs with unknown identities, and methamphetamine.

When Gartrell was accompanied to his hotel in Denver by the police, a second man, 33 year-old Shawn Robert Adolf, jumped out from a window and injured himself. He jumped from six-stories high.

Adolf broke his ankle after the fall, but was arrested shortly afterwards. He also had several outstanding warrants against him. And according to sources, he was also wearing a ring with a swastika on it and is believed to have connections to white supremacist organizations.
Johnson added that Gartell and Adolf "planned to kill Barack Obama at his acceptance speech." He said that his friends told him, Barack "don’t belong in political office – or blacks don’t belong in political office. He gotta be shot."

As for the fourth person arrested, it's an unidentified woman who was with Johnson though she is not believed to have any involvement with the plot, however other arrests are still a possibility.

US Attorney Troy Eid insisted that there was no clear danger to the candidates or convention delegates. Eid said in a recent statement, “Federal law enforcement is working hand-in-glove with the Aurora Police Department. Because this matter is currently under investigation, there is little we can say right now. We can say this: We’re absolutely confident there is no credible threat to the candidate, the Democratic National Convention, or the people of Colorado."

Source: Perezhilton.com
Like I said, they can only try. Won po to...
Is anyone surprised by this attempt?

Anyway, if there's anyone who wants to read Hillary Clinton's address to the Democratic National Convention yesterday night in Denver, check it out here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080827/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_clinton_text_1

Dr Dre's 20yr old son found dead

The son of rap music legend Dr. Dre was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning, according to reports. Andre Young Jr. was found when his mother went to check on him around 10 a.m.

The 20-year-old man was unresponsive, prompting his mother to call 911. The cause of death is unknown, pending completion of a toxicology report.

Andre Young Sr. - better known as “Dr. Dre” - is an award winning producer who gained fame and notoriety as a part of the influential gangsta rap group NWA. He later becoming co-owner of West Coast record label Death Row records. Dr. Dre is currently working on Detox, an album reputed to be his last.

Pictures from Heart of Africa Connects Forum










Photo of the day

Model, Valarie Marie...
Some mothers do have 'em...

*aside * This forum people above won't like a pic like this immediately after theirs will they? Well, they're gonna have to deal with it...lol

See y'all later. Let me see if I can catch some sleep...
Cheers

Naija Entertainment News + Nottinghill Carnival pics

Just came back from being a Judge at the Mr/Miss Unilag beauty pageant. I used to organise the pageant back when I was in school, so sitting down beside Cossy orjiako and Weird MC (who were also judges) brought back sweet memories. Will get you pictures from the show later.

If you don't like me...for whatever reason...at least like me a bit for being such a dedicated blogger (who send me abi? lol)
Seriously, it's 1am and I'm dead tired, still I'm blogging
You guys are really important to me sha...

Ok, enough of the mushy stuff, let's gossip a little.
Enjoy...

Basketmouth to release album next year

A-list comedian, Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth is still basking in the euphoria of his newbaby boy Jason and the new house he recently moved into in the Lekki area of Lagos. This comedian who has made a name as one of Nigeria's best, unknown to many, still has plans to release an album.
Hear him "I still have plans of releasing an album, but with the same group I once belonged to. I have recorded songs which I featured Faze, Dare Art Alade and others but I just decided not to let it out. Back then we were seven, but some of us are no longer in the country. Our stage name now is The Odds and we are starting the album project next year."

Olu Maintain set to rule again - Seun Apara

Olu Adegbulu, popularly known as Olu Maintain, who held airwaves hostage for the best part of last year with his popular Yahoozee song is seriously planning to take over the airwaves again with the new artistes he recently signed on. The flamboyant artiste is releasing three singles and one video to whet the appetite of his fans till the full album is out. The first single is called Lady, the collabo he did with Fmi Kuti. The second is titled Tomato and the third one is Karma Kazee... So watch out for that people...

Igbo Artistes Unite For Education - Seun Apara

Igbo artistes, Obiwon, Mr Kool, Dat Nigga Raw and Illbliss (aka Dat Igbo boy) have teamed up for a good cause. Headlining this year's NOW Musik's annual Ryhthm Riot Tour, they will go on the road through out the South-eastern zone of Nigeria, not just to spread the word of peace, love and unity, but also to advise young Igbo kids to remain in school and finish their studies. The tour is themed: Igbo Boys United 4 Education and it's main objective is to re-iterate the need for the average Igbo boy to complete his basic formal education before delving full-time into business or whatever catches their fancy.
Laudable inititaive. Kudos to the guys.

P-Square robbed in Cameroun - Uche Olehi

Peter and Paul, better known as P-Square were recently robbed in Cameroun. The monstrously popular hip hop artistes were allegedly attacked at the Cameroun Airport where they lost an undisclosed amount of money and some valuables. Though they deny this ever happened. Days back, they were hosted exclusively by the son of Enugu's Governor, Nnamdi, at a new hotel, The Court.

Cecil Hammond Hooked - Azuh Arinze (Encomium)

Silverbird Group's Cecil Hammond is no longer a bachelor. The handsome dude now has a companion with whom he will spend the rest of his life with. Cecil's companion for life is Moralake Adenuge aka Isis, ex-TV presenter of Silverbird Ent.News. They sealed their love with an engagement ceremony last weekend.
God bless their union

Funke Akindele goes international - Azuh Arinze

Nigerian actors are really doing us proud. Both within and outside our shores. One of them, star actress, Funke Akindele has scheduled Friday August 29th, 2008, to further bolster our image via the premiere of her latest movie, Apaadi, in Canada. The event which is being put together by Scene One Production promises to be groovy with a few of her colleagues already penciled down to be there in solidarity
More grease to her elbow.

2008 Elite Model Look Nigeria
Become a top model


Do you want to be the next ELITE supermodel?
Are you between ages 18 and 22?
Height 172cm or above?
Winners get to represent Nigeria alongside 70 other countries at the Elite Model Look finale in Sanya, China.
Casting: Eko Hotel and suites, V.I, Lagos, Nigeria.
Date:September 3rd 2008
Time:8am
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http://www.elitemodellooknigeria.com/
Be there and Goodluck.

House of Tara storms Ikeja - Kayode Olashinle (Encomium mag)

Tara, wife of popular motivational speaker and owner of House of Tara on Oko-Awo Street, V/I, is always coming up with ideas that will take her beauty shop to the next level. She has rented a multi-million property on Omotayo Ojo str., off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, so that her increasing clients in Ikeja would enjoy what people on the Island are enjoying.

Finito...

Nottinghill Carnival Pix







Ok, I'm off to bed. See y'all later
Kisses!!!

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