jeudi 30 avril 2009

Half Naked Ekiti Women Protest

The uncertainty and protests that have trailed Saturday’s rerun governorship election in Ekiti State took another dimension on Wednesday, as a group of women clad in white attires protested round Ado-Ekiti, half-dressed. - By Akin Oyedele



Some half naked Ekiti women protesting against the political logjam in the state
Tagged, “Peace rally in support of democracy in Nigeria,” the protesters gathered under the aegis of Ekiti Women for Peace and Development.

They were led by a former Commissioner for Women Affairs in the state, Chief Ronke Okusanya, while the deputy governorship candidate of the Action Congress, Mrs. Funmilayo Olayinka and wife of the governorship candidate, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, joined the procession.

More than 300 women, comprising the young and the elderly, took part in the protest over the delay in announcing the governorship candidate of the AC, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as the winner of the governorship election.

As early as 8am, the protesters had begun to mass at the popular Fajuyi Park in their tens from parts of the state, which grew into a crowd by 10am when the protest march began.
While more than 20 elderly women among the group, whose ages ranged between 60 and 80 years went half-dressed, the youths protested with their clothes on.

The procession moved from Fajuyi to Oke-Iyinmi roundabout and later to the AC secretariat in Ajilosun, with the police following them to prevent the rally from being hijacked.
The protesters, who sang anti-Peoples Democratic Party’s songs and chorused “Eeye o” waved white handkerchiefs to onlookers who cheered them on.

Some of the placards hoisted by the women read, “VP Jonathan, stop your imposition on Ekiti rerun; Prof. Iwu, fear God; Fayemi won the election, INEC no magomago; Iwu be warned; Ayoka Adebayo, heroine of democracy.”

At the Oke-Iyinmi roundabout, 10 of the half-dressed women caused a stir when they formed a separate group to perform a rite, in which they were heard appeasing the gods of the land.
While the rite lasted, the women rained curses on all anti-democratic forces and those disrupting the peace of the state.

The convener of the rally, Okusanya, said that the women decided to add their voice to the ding-dong that had become the lot of the governorship rerun since Saturday when the election was held.
Okusanya, who is also the woman leader of the AC in the state, said that the women were AC members drawn across the state and concerned senior citizens who were fed up with the antics of INEC.

Having allegedly collated the results of the rerun, she said that the embattled Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Olusola Adebayo, should be allowed to complete the assignment by announcing the winner.
She said, “Non-release of the result is an ingredient for chaos and violence. The women of Ekiti are in full support of Adebayo to be allowed an unfettered atmosphere to do her job.”


OMG, I've never seen this before in Nigeria. These women are obviously very angry. There's a lot of craziness going on in Ekiti State, I just hope their protest yields some positive results...but most unlikely huh?

I hear Action Congress is already demanding the resignation of our President, Musa Yar'adua, the Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro and the INEC Chairman, Maurice Iwu. But we all know that's wishful thinking.

May God intervene...

mercredi 29 avril 2009

Tony Okoroji's Book Launch Pictures

The much talked about ‘Red Carpet’ launch of Chief Tony Okoroji’s book, Copyright, Neighbouring Rights & the New Millionaires, held in Lagos last Tuesday, April 28, 2009. The event took place at the main auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Victoria Island, Lagos. The organizers of the event have said that they want to use the launch to kick start a major national discussion on Nigeria’s intellectual property landscape.

Check out pictures from the launch...


Florence Ita Giwa and RMD

Left Tony Okoroji


Omotola Jalade Ekeinde


Christy Essien Igbokwe

Eucharia Anunobi

Comedian Koffi


Charles O'tudor and Omotola

Onyeka Onwenu and Victor Uwaifo


Patrick Doyle

Ali Baba and Felix Duke


Anybody know her name?


Names???
I see Ali Baba, Ras Kimono, is that Adewale Ayuba at the extreme left? You guys have to help with remaining names...
Pix thanks to Ali Baba

More stuff coming...

Wahu Beefs With Nameless in Public

This is a step by step of how Kenya's celebrity couple Wahu and Nameless, quickly made up after a mini-second altercation on the dancefloor. This incident took place at Blue Times Lounge, Museum Hill during the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) party a while back. What happened was, Wahu found Nameless dancing with Nike Kondakis - the chic who designs dresses from used and old parachutes. Wahu went

Battle for the Copa Coca Cola Theme song

Today three Kenyan entertainers, Ulopa, Collo and Rachel, will find out who amongst them will be the voice for the theme song for ongoing COPA Coca-Cola games.The song, which will cost Sh500,000 to produce will be the theme song for the final stages of the football tournament played this Saturday. The lucky singer will also get to perform at the event, which marks the end of tournament that has

Allan Namu and Mohammed Ali 'in hidding'?

Word making the rounds claim that KTM investigative reporters John Allan Namu and Mohammed Ali are in hiding following death threats. Well, let me clue yu why the two would be stashed away somwhere abroad.two weeks a go they did a major, investigative peice that shook the nation. ‘Track it’ was in the middle of it. The TV feature potrayed Track It as defrauding customers by not fitting car track

Con artist caught red-handed by East FM staff

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Alert East FM staff members on Wednesday refused to fall for the same con twice in a row when a con artist who swindled them and other businesses of thousands of shillings last year popped up at their offices telling the exact same sob story he told them a year ago.The man who claims to be a Tanzanian called Mohammed Abdul Albashir showed up

Ahadi Trust wins USAID award

For the humble task of fighting to eradicate jiggers, Ahadi Trust were announced winners of the third annual Leadership & Management Award, supported by the US Agency for International Development. The news was released officially on Wednesday by the Management Sciences for Health, an American NGO. Ahadi Trust was lauded for its exemplary leadership and management skills to overcome challenges

Alexander Amosu + Mr and Mrs Julius Agwu's Birthday Pix

I read an article some days ago about a designer who created the world's most expensive suit...and actually sold the suit to a mystery buyer for the mentioned $101,860 price tag.

Here's the article below...

Recession. What recession? By Catey Hill, Daily News staff writer

There doesn't appear to be one affecting designer Alexander Amosu, who has created the world's most expensive suit.
The suit is valued at $103,000.
It took more than 80 hours and 5,000 stitches to produce, according to LuxuryLaunches.com.
OK, but what makes the price tag leap over the six-figure mark?
The suit includes nine 18-carat gold and pave diamond buttons.
It is made from vicuna, which is a South American camel-like animal, that produces a very rare wool, BornRich.com says.
Oh, and its one-of-a-kind (of course).

Y'all know what caught my attention? The designer is a Nigerian! Can't believe I'd never heard of him until some days ago...Check out Alexander Amosu's achievements to Date:

• At the age of 12 earned £10 a week doing paper round

• Started his first business at age 15 holding school football, basket ball and table tournaments.

• Started Promotion, a Sound system and PA hire company hosting and playing at house parties and nights clubs called Shadow King Crew, earning £250 per show.

• Promoted 37 parties in total averaging £2,000 per night

• Started a cleaning company called HomeCare Cleaning Agency at age 19 turning over £4,000 p/m with a total of 12 clients.

• The first person to start urban ringtones in Europe at age 24 after he sold his cleaning company.• Made his first million at the age 25

• At the age of 26 started his own magazine called ICON

• Started a new company selling off line mobile phones

• Holds five wards starting from “Entrepreneur of the year award”

• Created the first ringtones book and software Polywap 2.1 that allows you to send ringtones around the world from your PC.

• Had my first TV show at 28 called Rich & Famous• Started inspirational speaking at schools, colleges and business seminars

• The first to start the world first mobile video community site Mobsvideo.com, here you can upload, download and share content.

• Launched Mobsworld 2005, mobile playground for your phone

• Partner and Investor in Screen Nation Awards, the first Black film and television awards in the UK



Alexander’s ambition seems endless with his DJ career launching and his freelance writing for magazine and other newspapers, TV presenting career presenting his own show called Rich n Famous on Ben TV Sky 238 and a chain of Insprational Speaking around the world, Partner in Screen Nation Awards, he also intends to launch his own branded mobile handset company. This drive has propelled him to his current position, and will keep people guessing as to what the next two years will bring.
Amazing profile huh? Kudos to the guy!
You can read more about him here...http://www.alexanderamosu.com/profile.asp

Mr and Mrs Julius Agwu's Birthday Pictures
Mr and Mrs Agwu

Kenny Ogungbe and ID Ogungbe


Julius and the event planner


AY and wife Mabel


Frank Papas


Pix thanks to Richard Nnadi

Joke of the day
Florida Court Sets Atheist Holy Day
In Florida, an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and Passover holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians, Jews and observances of their holy days.
The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days.
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, "Case dismissed!"

The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays."

The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do. Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant."
The lawyer said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists."
The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned."

LOL
Peace out!

Cindy escapes car accident unharmed

Former Blu*3 crooner Cindy was last Friday night involved in a car accident from which she escaped unhurt. Cindy was in the vehicle, a Rav 4, with another Ugandan rapper GNL at the time of the accident. The two were on their way to Nkozi University for a concert, luckily they both escaped unharmed. This incident comes at a time when Cindy is riding high on her new hit song, Na Wewe featuring the

lundi 27 avril 2009

11th Annual Kenny's Music Easter Fiesta pictures + Jokes

The annual Kenny's Music Easter Fiesta took place recently. They staged two shows, one at Kuramo Beach in Lagos and the other at Welcome Centre in Lagos.

Check the pictures out

@ Kuramo beach



Obesere

Kenny Ogungbe

D1 and Howie T



Timaya

Obesere


Lil Jojo


@ Welcome Centre, located around Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road
Ruggedman
KC of KC Presh

KSB


Mo hits



Bracketi le...


Tee A and Princess




Kenny, D1 and Chief Raymond Dokpesi

Right, 2shot

Bracket


Chidi Mokeme


DJ Zeez


Bigiano




Pix thanks to Kenny Ogungbe

RIP

Bea Authur
Beatrice Arthur passed away on Saturday April 25th at the age of 86. She's best known for her role as Dorothy on the Golden Girls. RIP Bea!


Jokes
WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument andneither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, 'Relatives of yours?' 'Yep,' the wife replied, 'in-laws.'


W O R D S
A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day... 30,000 to a man's 15,000. The wife replied, 'The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men... The husband then turned to his wife and asked, 'What?'


CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, 'I don't know how you can beso stupid and so beautiful all at the same time. ' The wife responded, 'Allow me to explain.God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!

WHO DOES WHAT
A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, 'You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee.' The husband said, ' You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee.' Wife replies, 'No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee.' Husband replies, 'I can't believe that, show me.' So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says.........'HEBREWS'

The Silent Treatment
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, 'Please wake me at 5:00 AM.' He left it where he knew she would find it. The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, 'It is 5:00 AM. Wake up.' Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.

God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
LOL

Photo of the day
NEVER, NEVER, EVER let the GROOM order the wedding cake...
LOL
Later People!