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Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Queen Beatrix of Netherland abdicates; hands crown to first son
75 year old Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated today April 30th after 33 years as queen and handed over her throne and crown to her eldest son at a ceremony that held on the balcony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. 46 year old Willem-Alexander will be the first King of the Netherlands since 1890. The former queen will now be addressed as Princess Beatrix.
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Actress Foluke Daramola set to drag Bukola Fasuyi to court for libel
According to people close to Foluke, she and some family members have contacted their lawyer to sue Bukola for character assassination. Bukola will soon appear in court to prove that Foluke indeed used diabolical means to obtain Kayode Salako.
Bukola told an Encomium reporter this week that she's not bothered about a lawsuit and is waiting to get the petition from Foluke's lawyers. She said she still feels bad for introducing Foluke to Kayode because the introduction was for Foluke to get financial help from Kayode and not to take him from his wife. "I'm not bothered about a lawsuit though Kayode has sent a threat message to me that we would meet in court. I'm more bothered about Kayode's wife. I hope she forgives me" She said.
LASG seeks dismissal of suit against bridge tolling
Lagos State Government on Monday asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss a suit challenging its plan to collect toll on the recently-constructed Lekki-Ikoyi suspension bridge.
The suit was filed by a human rights activist, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, challenging the legality of construction of a bridge on a federal navigable waterway and seeking to collect toll on same.
At the hearing on Monday, the state Attorney-General, Mr Ade Ipaye, said a preliminary objection had been filed challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the suit.
He told the court that the applicant’s suit was incompetent and premature since there had yet to be a decision as to whether or not to collect toll on the bridge.
Man jailed 45 years for stealing Aregbesola’s phone
For stealing a N50,000 Sony Ericsson phone belonging to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, a 31-year-old Kelvin Ighodalo has been sentenced to 45-year imprisonment by an Osogbo High Court.
Ighodalo stole the phone from the pocket of Aregbesola on November 27, 2010, when the governor was being inaugurated at Government Technical College, Osogbo.
Justice Oyejide Falola, who heard the case, found Ighodalo guilty on six counts, which included conspiracy, stealing and fraud.
He was sentenced to 10-year imprisonment for the first three counts and five years for each of the last three which included impersonation, obtaining property by falsehood and collusion.
Falola, who ruled that Ighodalo deserved the jail term, held that the convict used the phone to obtain N500, 000 from the Owa of Ilesa, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, while he obtained N200, 000 from Mr Shengen Rahman, an associate of the governor.
The jail term, which Falola pronounced will run concurrently, means that Ighodalo will spend the next 10 years behind bars.
Assistant principal state counsel, Mr Biodun Badiora, told the court that the convict had served six-year imprisonment in Ikoyi prison custody in connection with a murder case in 2005.
Counsel to Ighodalo, Mr. Ameachi Ngwu, prayed the court to commit him to community service, stressing that the convict should not be incarcerated but rather be placed where people could see him as a convict.
Governor Fashola builds first suspension bridge in Nigeria
Monday, 29 April 2013
Sunday, 28 April 2013
PHOTOS: Top celebs grace Encomium’s Black and White Ball
Lagos was agog on Sunday, April 14, 2013, when Encomium, the magazine and events company, staged the 4th edition of The Black & White Ball. Held at Ruby Gardens on Klm 11, Lekki Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos, the high octane event incorporating the Elegance and Style Awards and showcasing jaw-dropping drapes and duds attracted loads of music and movie stars, comedians, politicos, uncommon entrepreneurs, serious professionals and captains of industry. The Black & White Ball equally featured music and comedy, dinner and dance.
Mercy Johnson and husband dedicate their daughter
The much awaited baby dedication of Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, took place at their Lagos home on Sunday, April 28, 2013,the actress and her family relocated from their Omole estate home to their personal house at Thomas Estate, Ajah, Lagos. The new landed property was the venue of the event .
After dedicating the child at Christ Embassy Church in Lagos, the couple feted friends and family members to sumptuous meals and drinks.
The occasion had many well-wishers of the couple turned out for the event.
Those at the event couldn't hide their joy for the family and the baby, Purity. They also rejoiced with Mercy Johnson for a safe child delivery in December 2012 and likewise a safe return to Nigeria from the United States of America.
Celebrity Dazzle at the 2013 Africa Movies Academy Awards in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Last Saturday 20th April 2013 the highly anticipated Africa Movie Academy Awards held at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State to honor the talented ladies and gentlemen who have made the African movie industry what it is today.
Actors, musicians, OAP’s, models, directors and other individuals in the entertainment industry such asRita Dominic, Waje, Flavor,Timi Dakolo, Bryan Okwara, Wole Ojo, O.C Ukeje, Uti Unachukwu,Zack Orji, Vina, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Alex Ekubo, Yvonne Okoro, Beverly Naya, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ugo Igbokwe, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedezie and many more were in attendance.
Highlights from the show included peformances from Waje, Flavor among other artists. Awards given included the Best Film – “Confusion Na Wa”, the Best Supporting actor - Gabriel Afolayan and the post-humous award to the late Justus Esiri for Best Actor in a leading role.
Check out the photos from the event.
Jackie Appiah, Denies Affair With Bobby Obodo
The management of Ghanaian star actress, Jackie Appiah, whose marriage was dissolved some months back, has issued a press statement to readdress the issue of her relationship with the Nigerian actor and activist, Michael Bobby Obodo.
Before the statement was issued, Jackie has been spotted with Michael Bobby Obodo in different locations in Accra in the past weeks, this has generated a lot of speculations that they are dating each other, Jackie has vehemently denied this affair.
Jackie Appiah was spotted at D-Black’s album launch on December 16, 2012, at the Movenpick Hotel, after which the two had a private meeting at the hotel’s lounge over some drinks, on December 21, they were together at the Smirnoff Spotlight Shakedown, December 22, at the Aphrodisiac Nightclub and then on December 26, at the Night of 1015 Laughs and Music.
Lebanese man found dead at his home in Nigeria after robbery
A Lebanese man, Adel Jamil Bejjani (pictured above) was beaten to death yesterday Saturday April 27th at his home in Nigeria by unidentified men during a robbery operation.
The 29 year old man worked as a manager of a hotel and was planning on leaving Nigeria to reside permanently in Lebanon on May 5 before his untimely death.
The 29 year old man worked as a manager of a hotel and was planning on leaving Nigeria to reside permanently in Lebanon on May 5 before his untimely death.
Lebanon Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour confirmed Adel's death, saying they believe he was beaten to death during a robbery operation at his home. He also said they have contacted the Lebanese embassy in Abuja and have been informed that Bejjani's body will be transferred to Lebanon on Monday April 29th. The embassy will work with the Nigerian police to find the men who killed Adel.
May his soul rest in peace!!!
Nine JAMB candidates die in horrific car accident in Aba
There were 15 passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident, nine of them died instantly. The bus driver and conductor also lost their lives. The six remaining seriously injured passengers who survived the accident were immediately taken to the hospital. The 15 JAMB candidates had been traveling from Port Harcourt to Aba to sit for the exam which took place yesterday. May they RIP!
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Dominique, Diane & Charly Boy Oputa
Diane Oputa with her last child and Charly Boy's 9th child, the vivacious Dominique Oputa
Pres. Jonathan awards $40m contract to Israeli company to monitor internet communication by Nigerians
Below is the report from Premium Times
Here is a very important information for the 47 million Nigerian Internet users. Big Brother, in the form of the Jonathan administration, is watching you, and your communication is no longer safe.
It is one of the most far-reaching policies ever designed in Nigeria’s history to invade the privacy of citizens.
Friday Night Out with Nigeria Music Stars
The weekend went off to a great start as some of Nigeria’s biggest stars in the entertainment industry showed Lagos how to party as they had a fun night at the Rhapsody bar yesterday.
There was no shortage of female stars to rock the party as the partakers of the festivities include Tiwa Savage, Toolz, Eku Edewor, Toke Makinwa, Fade Ogunro, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Tosyn Bucknor and Banky W .Other people who later joined them include Tiwa’s fiance, Tee Billz, D’Prince, and Jude Engees.
Watch clips of their night out down below.
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Photos from the first ever Nigerian Entertainment Conference
The first ever Nigerian Entertainment conference held yesterday April 26th at the Eko Hotel and Suites and was attended by hundreds of the top industry players. Other than the very interesting sessions which covered the areas of music, movies, business, media and CSR, the inaugural conference ended with some of Nigeria’s most notable entertainment practitioners receiving NET honours (Honorary awards).
The man deported from Saudi Arabia for being 'too handsome'
Arabic newspaper Elaph wrote: ‘A festival official said the three Emiratis were taken out on the grounds they are too handsome and that the commission (for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices) members feared female visitors could fall for them.’
Lol. Some silly things you hear. Meanwhile if he's over 30 and straight, they should please import him to Naija, biko! Those lips...choi! Hehe. See more photos after the cut...
‘I stay younger by dating younger’ - Gabrielle Union tells People mag
"I started drinking a gallon of water a day in my mid-thirties. It changed everything from weight maintenance, to hair, skin, nails and digestion. Plus, I stay younger by dating younger. Dip into the kiddie pool, ladies! It worked for me!
Gabrielle is dating NBA star, Dwayne Wade, who is 9 years her junior.
It's not like I feel there's anything wrong with dating younger men, it's just a personal choice. For me, once I find out a guy is younger than I am, I find a way to make him lose my number.
WHO WORE IT BETTER STELLA DAMASCUS OR TOOLZ ONIRU?
OAP Toolz Oniru and actress Stella Damascus were spotted rocking the same dress . Well, Toolz wore hers first to an event in Lagos earlier in the year , while Stella Damascus wore hers recently on her birthday in New York.
Check out bold pictures of the ladies below
Stella Damasus more surprise birthday photos
I have Been trending for the past two days now. Day one was about people wishing me well and praying for me on my birthday. Day two is now filled with gossip, scandals and all sorts, but that is as far as the so called journalists and bloggers are concerned. As far as I am concerned I had a blast on my birthday and I will not allow other human beings steal my joy regardless.
I choose to enjoy my life because I know I deserve it. Nobody went through my own trying times with me and I did not go through any with others.More when you continue...
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Ashanti interviews ex boyfriend Nelly on Fuse TV
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