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- Ali Baba Is N2m Richer Thanks To South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma
- Interesting Facts About VP Yemi Osinbajo You Should Know As He Celebrates 59 Years Today
- [Photos] How Ibinabo Fiberesima, Ini Edo And Others Took Over The AMVCAs Afterparty
- Nike Suspends Contract With Maria Sharapova After She Admitted To Using Band Drugs
- Caroline Danjuma – ”Most of the most successful women in the world are 95% criticised and abused by WOMEN”
- How Ooni Of Ife Met And Fell In Love With His Mother’s Namesake, Wuraola
- [Photos] Denrele Edun Shares Interesting Message As He Celebrates His Mom’s Birthday
- How Stephanie Okereke’s ”Dry” Was Robbed By Genevieve Nnaji’s ”Road To Yesterday” At The AMVCAs
- [Photos] Ini Edo Reacts To Critics Who Called Her AMVCA Dress A ‘Wedding Dress’
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Posted: 08 Mar 2016 07:00 AM PST
 Ali Baba entered a bet with a renowned lawyer promising to give him N1 million if Jacob Zuma did not visit while the Lawyer promised to give Ali Baba N2 million if President Zuma did visit. Pres. Zuma has indeed visited and Ali Baba is extremely excited. Read what he shared on his Instagram page:  ”When people call me a comedian, I don’t argue. Because I am. When people call me unserious, I sometimes agree reluctantly. But to be honest, I am a lot of things. I love to read. I love photography. I probably have originated and designed many corporate logos of companies, But that’s what a ghost creative mind does. The other thing I do a lot is look beyond the noise and the consequences of certain issues in the front burner of our national discourse. When the fine was placed on MTN by NCC, I told someone who is a renowned lawyer and seasoned commentator on national affairs, that if Mandela were alive, MTN and South African Government would have sent him to talk to the Nigerian government, all in a bid to not pay that fine. He said everything is a joke to you. But I was serious. That in the present situation, he should watch and see, that President Jacob Zuma would be heading to Nigeria shortly, to negotiate the penalty. One of the people at the gathering, a former minister, told me to go and sit down. I don’t know how it came to betting, but one of them said if Zuma comes to Nigeria because of the MTN issue he will give me 2 million Naira. And if he doesn’t, and the issue is resolved, I will give him N1m. The former minister witnessed. So, there I was this morning at about 8:30am, just getting ready for the office, my phone rang. It was Oga Former minister. “Ali, I am beginning to fear you ooo.” What did I do sir? “President Zuma is coming to Nigeria! You this Urhobo winch!”. I hung up & called my debtor. The phone rang out. He called me back, 30 minutes or so, later. Oga Zuma is coming oooo! “Don’t be too excited” he said, “we are not sure it’s because of MTN”. Ok sir, I replied. The details of the visit are being worked out right now. And guess what, it’s looking like I predicted. Why was MTN fined? NCC claims people were using their unregistered SIM cards to carry out terrorist acts, kidnapping, Robbery and all kinds of act that undermined the security & peace of this country. Fast forward. Nigeria just signed a security pact with The SA government. Then the next thing Zuma visits… Wetin o sabi SEF? Me I am waiting for my alert. Call me comedian again!”  |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2016 06:00 AM PST
 The Vice President of Nigeria, Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo aka Yemi Osinbajo is celebrating 59 years today. He is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor of Law and until his inauguration as Vice President, a Senior Partner with Simmons Cooper Partners, a commercial law practice. Marriage, family and personal lifeYemi Osinbajo was born into the family of Adeyemi Osinbajo on 8 March 1957, Creek Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Osinbajo is married to Dolapo (née Soyode) Osinbajo, a granddaughter of Obafemi Awolowo. They have three children together.EducationYemi Osinbajo was educated at Corona primary School, in Lagos, Nigeria. Between 1969–1975, he attended Igbobi College Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. From 1975–1978, he studied for his undergraduate degree in Law at the University of Lagos where he was awarded a LLB Law degree. From 1979–1980 he attended Nigerian Law School. In 1981, he was awarded a Master of Laws after attending the London School of Economics.Legal careerFrom 1979–1980, Osinbajo served the compulsory one year youth services as a legal officer with Bendel Development and Planning Authority (BDPA), Bendel state, Nigeria.In 1981, he was employed as a law lecturer at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. From 1983 to 1986, he was Senior lecturer of Law at the University of Lagos. From 1988 to 1992, he was an Adviser (legal advice and litigation) to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Bola Ajibola. From 1997 to 1999 he was made Professor of Law and Head of Department of Public Law, University of Lagos. From 1999 to 2007, Osinbajo was Member of Cabinet, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, also Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. From 2007 to 2013 Osinbajo was once again employed as a Professor of Law, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos. In 2007, Osinbanjo was made Senior Partner, Simmons Cooper Partners (Barristers and Solicitors), Nigeria. Osinbajo was also a senior lecturer at the Lagos State University. Other past roles include:
Political careerAfter the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, Yemi was tasked, with other notable Nigerians, to design and produce a manifesto for the new political party. This culminated in the presentation of the “Roadmap to a New Nigeria” , a document published by APC as its manifesto if elected to power .On 17 December 2014 the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, retired General Muhammadu Buhari announced Osinbajo as his running mate and vice-presidential candidate for the 2015 general elections. Vice presidency (2015- )Professor Yemi Osinbajo assumed office after taking the oath of office on 29th May, 2015 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. As the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he is expected to oversee the economic planning team and report, as well as make recommendations, to the president who takes the final decision.Pastoral careerProf. Yemi Osinbajo was also the Pastor in charge of the Lagos Province 48, Olive Tree provincial headquarter parish, Ikoyi before his inauguration into office as the Vice President of Nigeria. He however still insists that he remains the pastor-in-charge of the said province and he his only on loan to the Federal Government. In his words,”Just like Pastor Ibitayo has said we are on loan. I am still the pastor-in-charge of Province 48 in Lagos and my wife remains wife of the pastor-in-charge.”AwardsYemi Osinbajo, has received several awards, they include:
MembershipsHe is a member of the following professional bodies:
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Posted: 08 Mar 2016 04:30 AM PST
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Posted: 08 Mar 2016 03:00 AM PST
Tennis champion and 5-time grand
slam winner, Maria Sharapova, has failed a drug test, testing positive
for banned substance, ‘Meldonium’ at the Australian Open 2016.
Maria, 28, and currently, World’s No 7, will be suspended from the sport from March 12 for about four years.The Tennis star admitted in her press conference yesterday that she had been using performance enhancer drug meldonium for the last 10 years as part of a doctor’s prescription for health issues and didn’t know it was banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency in December.
Nike
has also suspended their clothing contract with the world’s
highest-paid female athlete – who earned $29.5 million in 2015,
according to Forbes.
 Watch her official statement from Los Angeles below.  |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2016 01:05 AM PST
 Nollywood actress and producer, Caroline Danjuma, is just another woman advocating for women to support each other and stop tearing themselves down. Many other women have spoke about this issue in the past.  In a recent post, Caroline says: ”Women are the architects of their own misery. There will never be equal rights for women in employment, political positions, social ,educationAl and cultural sectors. Women are their own worst enemy , extremely judgemental of one another, envious and hardly supportive of one another. The men will always be dominant in all aspects ,until women learn to stop criticising and condemning each other they will never get to the top. Most of the most successful women in the world are 95% criticised and abused by WOMEN. I wonder the day we will have female governors and a female president , I am certainly sure women will vote her out. Only a woman with a low self esteem will judge another woman just to make herself feel good. A Queen supports and praises a Queen. Women will NEVER get what they truly deserve in this world unless they unite in love . Women are always the first to cast a stone . If you all could spend 80% of the time you spend on being little demons in another woman’s life and be more productive and supportive , we will be more respected and valued in our society . #yougiveoutwhatyouget#stopthehatesisters.”  |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2016 12:10 AM PST
 The Ooni of Ife, H.R.M Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi will be tying the knot with his wife to be, Wuraola Otiti Obanor on the 12th of March, 2016. Perhaps what attracted the Ooni to Wuraola is the fact that she bears the same name as his late mother Princess Margaret ‘Wuraola’ Ogunwusi. According to Dawn to dusk news, here’s is what led to their meeting: Many have been wondering if the charming first-class king ascended the throne without a wife. Let’s tell you that the 41-year-old king was married to Bukola Bombata who stepped out with him during his coronation in December 2015. Then-Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi at 31 years old, married Bukola {nee Bombata} in 2008. They had a traditional wedding, and holy solemnization in church. We however gathered that before then, things were not going on smoothly on the home front with the estranged couple. Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has a child Adeola from a previous relationship. The well-loved king decided to seek his love in Wuraola soon after his first marriage to Bukola crashed due to irreconcilable differences. Before news of their separation was made public, Oba Ogunwusi shut down speculations about his marriage status when he started appearing at public events without Bukola. The first-class king will however cease to be a bachelor from this Saturday. After his traditional wedding to Wuraola on Sunday, 13th March 2016, there will be a thanksgiving ceremony at the Royal Court of Ife, Aafin, Enuwa Square in Ile-Ife, Osun State by 12 noon. Dawn-To-Dusk News gathered that though the coming together of Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Wuraola Obanor is seen as a rather unexpected union, the lovebirds couldn’t have been happier as they are head over heels with each other. According to a source, It was in Lagos that the Ooni and Wuraola were said to have been introduced. He lived previously in Lagos and owned a thriving real estate business Essential Homes headquartered in Lekki. “Ooni is very happy and they get along so well. They’re having a great time together. There are so many qualities that Ooni found in Wuraola: aside her beauty, she’s respectful, gracious, cool-headed, and homely. Friends have since said they have never seen Ooni as happy as he is with Wuraola, and her joy is evident whenever they are together!”  |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2016 11:01 PM PST
 Media Personality, Denrele Edun’s mom is a year older and to celebrate her, he shared some memorable photos and a beautiful message.  Read Below: ”HBD to my wonderful MOTHER; MRS ANITA ATWAROO DHUWANTEE EDUN. The ship of my childhood, would have been wrecked for good If it weren’t for an anchor called MOMMY aka MAMA, Who held on to me when waters were stormy. MAMA, you are a rock star! Without you in my life I would have never come so far,You are the best mom in the world, I know. My respect for you, I don’t know how to show My life has taken shape, all because of your magical touch. Wish you a happy birthday, I love you very much. When I was a child,You made sure my birthdays were awesome,I kept expecting cool gifts and parties,Without knowing from where, the money would come. Not once, did you ever say no to anything I asked for, ever. I can’t imagine how you did all that,As a working hustling mother. Now that I am older and more mature, I look back at those days. I feel blessed to have grown up under your wings,For you, there can never be enough praise! Happy birthday MUM! Even though you’ve been away in Dublin (for over 16 years), it’s amazing how I hear your voice of reason every time I err. And how that chignon of jet black Indian hair loosens anytime you get pissed with us kids. And I must add, all the market women in Tejuosho and Balogun markets miss your bargaining power…”Oyinbo yii ni wahala o”, they would say. My MFM Prayer Warrior, quit sending me FLAT SHOES…I’ve kinda upgraded my shoe game! If only you knew the kinda shoes I rock now…#RunsOffToHide And who on earth told you about my stage fall?? You heard that in Dublin?#WideEyed Motherly Instinct sha!!!! LLNP!!!!”  |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2016 11:30 AM PST
 The 2016 AMVCAs have come and gone but many are still talking about the the incredible fashion ensembles and not so incredible ones while there were some major disagreements about the award winners. But a question most ask is how did Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Road To Yesterday’ movie win Best Movie In West Africa and Stephanie Okereke’s ‘Dry’ movie won Overall Movie In Africa, It is being argued that Stephanie Okereke should have won both awards. Read the interesting write up by Segun Odejimi below: ”How many tequilas did you have before deciding which movie was to win the Best Movie – West Africa, AMVCA?
The last time I checked,
Amstel Malta, the official drink and one of the major sponsors of last
night’s awards didn’t contain alcohol. If it did, that probably would
have explained the glaring bias of naming Genevieve Nnaji‘s Road to Yesterday the best movie out of West Africa in 2015.
Here’s where I need help for my slow brain: Stephanie Linus‘ Dry,
according to you, was the best overall movie. That means in the whole
of Africa yet you think no one would raise eyebrows when you say Road to
Yesterday is the best West African movie. How does that add up? Or did
the United Nations move West Africa out of Africa while I was sleeping?
Is it now a part of Asia? Why didn’t someone at least tell me that?For those who don’t know what my issue is, let me try and break it down. I conduct a survey across all states in Nigeria. I publish the report and state that Car Q is the most expensive car in Nigeria. But in that same report, I say that when you go to Lagos, you will find a car more expensive than Car Q there.
Doesn’t that sound like bullshit? No, isn’t that bullshit?
Well, that was the bullshit AMVCA vomited on all of Africa last
night just because Genevieve Nnaji is an Amstel Malta ambassador. Is
anyone still surprised that Yvonne Nelson questioned the integrity of
AMVCA last night? The african film industry will only threaten to be
great without actually becoming great if insincerities like this
continue.
Road to Yesterday was a good film. Good, not great. It had no
right whatsoever to beat Dry on a level playing field. It is
controversial enough that a substantial chunk of the major categories at
the AMVCA is voting-based. Yes, I know the name contains the phrase
“viewer’s choice” but the jury is still out on whether there should be a
viewer’s choice awards considering its allowance for voting bias.
Sometimes, it all just boils down to how many fans I have and my level
of social media presence rather than whether I am the best in that
category. As long as it stays that way, arguments will continue to fly
back and forth. Whatever your argument is though, the daylight robbery
carried out on Dry is too hard to ignore. It is even harder to defend.
Maybe the outcry is a bit muted because Genevieve and Stephanie
are friends or because the victim, Stephanie, is also a big name. What
if Dry had been made by a “rookie”? It doesn’t even matter anyway. A
robbery is a robbery.
And robberies will just keep giving the Yvonne Nelsons of this
continent and beyond the sticks with which to beat African awards.” |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2016 09:05 AM PST
 Nollywood actress, Ini Edo’s fabulous dress to the #amvca2016 caused a social media frenzy with most people referring to the masterpiece design as a ‘wedding dress’ Some comments below:  Ini has however responded with gorgeous photos of her fabulous dress which she captioned: ”Now this beautiful work of art was designed n made by one man which Is what I call excellence in craftsmanship that lots of people can not boast of being successful at any form of craftsmanship or talent yet they are quick to judge n insult people who invest their time into productive creativity…keep your senseless unsolicited opinions to your self comment on ur pages and stay clear of my page if all u have to say is discredit other people’s hardwork . It’s only an ugly mind that would call this ugly. Enough said. @jbliving designer of life” More Photos Below:    |
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