Happy 52nd Independence Anniversary Nigeria!

May God continue to bless our country! Happy celebration, Nigeria!

C'mon, we don't carry sex toys in our bags! Right, ladies?

 According to one fake report, 5 out of 10 Nigerian women in Lagos carry sex toys in their bags. That's BS right, ladies? Or am I wrong?

Question of the day

Someone said to ask you guys this question: Is jealousy proof of love or just lack of confidence? Please share your thoughts

Quote of the day - from Seun Kuti

"I feel Rick Ross big belly is more worthy of criticism than his video. Is he saying it’s right to be obese?” The Afro Beat musician said this on Rubbing Minds this afternoon when he was asked for his opinion on the Rick Ross video for 'Hold Me Back' shot in Nigeria

Man mistakenly shoots and kills masked son

A US man mistakenly shot dead his 15-year-old son while investigating what appeared to be an attempted burglary at his sister's house next door. Jeffrey Giuliano opened fire on a masked teenager outside his sister's house when the person came at him with a knife.

According to police, the father was called by his sister, who lives next door, at around 1am on Friday when she heard someone outside her home and believed they were attempting to break in. The popular fifth-grade teacher confronted the person wearing a ski mask, black clothing and holding what appeared to be a knife. As the person lunged at him with the knife, Guilliano fired his gun.

Police later told him after removing the mask that he had killed his adopted son Tyler (pictured above). No charges have yet been filed in the case.

Chioma Ajunwa shows off triplets

The 41 year old Olympic gold medalist and police DPO gave birth to triplets early this month. Big congrats to Chioma and her husband.

Delta State Commissioner, Dr Hope Eghagha, Kidnapped

Delta state commissioner for Higher Education and my former lecturer at UNILAG, Dr Hope Eghagha, was kidnapped this morning along the Agbor/Abraka Rd in Delta State by unknown gunmen. The gunmen opened fire on his vehicle killing his orderly and injuring his driver. Dr Eghagha was taken away by the gunmen and they've not made any contact with his family or the Delta State government.

Video: Justin Bieber throws up on stage during concert in Arizona

The pop star puked in the middle of his show in Glendale, Arizona. Watch the video above...

INTRODUCING NONINI'S NEW FIRST LADY...

Nonini has finally unveiled what he calls “the newest member in the Prohabo stable.”
The lady in question is Annette who is featured in his latest release Pole Pole.

In the YouTube release dated September 30, Nonini gashes about his new protégé, Annette.

He wrote: “Introducing Annette who killed the chorus, the newest member in the Prohabo stable. This lady is going far watch this space.”

HOTSECRETS-Mi PHONE PROMOTION WINNERS

For the last two months, readers of Hot Secrets have engaged in a Mi Phone promotion that saw three lucky winners walk away with the new Mi 400 phone. It's a simple but sleek phone for the uptown urbanite.

Hot Secrets reader’s submitted the most interesting comment on why they would want the phone and which African artiste they like and why.
The three lucky winners were Amina Abdi, Tina Kopiyo

With the lovely Miss Tiwa Savage at the Elite event last night

I'm wearing a Karen Millen dress and Tiwa is wearing a stunning black Stella McCartney dress. And before y'all say black again, Linda? The dress code for the event was black or white. So, this time I have an excuse :-) Photos not very clear because we used a camera phone. And no, I'm not pregnant, it's the dress...lol

Dencia releases new glam pictures

 Another photo when you continue...

‘Deportation of female pilgrims gulped over N1bn’ - experts say

An estimated N1 billion may have been lost as a result of the deportation of Nigerian female pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, experts have said.

This is coming on the heels of accusation by the Nigerian envoy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Abubakar  Shehu Bunu, who said that the authorities in the holy land had allegedly violated the Geneva Convention when they blocked him and his team from reaching the distressed female pilgrims at the airports.


Bunu, who could not hide his anger, told the Voice of America (VOA) Hausa Service in an interview monitored in Kaduna at the weekend that it was unfortunate that the Saudi authorities denied them access to the female pilgrims while they were in detention at the airports, which was a violation of the Geneva Convention that was soft on the women folk.

 However, a group, the Arewa Youth Forum, has called for the immediate resignation of the ambassador for alleged poor handling of affairs in the holy land and accused the United States of America (USA) of complicity in the unwarranted deportation of the Nigerian female pilgrims.

They said that since the USA was always behind Saudi Arabia and had enormous control over the major international organisations across the world, the Kingdom could trample upon the rights of Nigeria and Nigerians and remain unchallenged.

AYF also called for the immediate reorganisation of all state agencies handling hajj matters in Nigeria for not “being proactive” and advocated the injection of fresh blood into the system in line with the demands of modern times.

The AYF said from their investigation, over one billion naira might have been lost as a result of the deportation of the female pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria and sought for adequate compensation for the distressed women.

According to AYF leader, Gambo Gujungu, hajj is a multi-billion dollar business and Nigeria had always been the favourites of Saudi traders, who he was sure, might not be happy with the current diplomatic row.

He, however, expressed delight that  reports emanating from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) indicated that all the affected pilgrims would be taken care of and would not lose a kobo due to the problem encountered.

Ambassador Bunu had said in an interview that hard as they tried to convince the Saudis on the need to settle the matter amicably, they failed to respond in writing but were only giving verbal excuses.

The envoy said the Saudis stood their ground and only allowed  aged women to gain entry into the holy land.

He still expressed optimism that the relationship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia would continue to flourish in spite of the diplomatic row.

On whether the Saudi authorities were skeptical that some of the women would defect after the pilgrimage, he explained that they had written a letter of undertaking that all the women would be returned to Nigeria after the hajj rituals but the Saudis did not agree.

Source: Tribune

Controversy trails Actors' Guild of Nigeria election

The Chairman of the Actors Guild National Electoral Commission, Ayo Emmanuel, sent out a press release claiming Emeka Rollas won the 7th AGN elections beating actress Ibinabo Fiberesima with 81 votes to 76. Then I got a call from Ibinabo's people insisting that she won the election and not Rollas. I then called Ayo Emmanuel to get confirmation and he insisted that Emeka Rollas won the election. He said the result of the Ondo and Niger state chapters were suspended for manipulations and Abuja chapter was also suspended for multiple voting.

Now I'm getting pictures from Ibinabo's people which they say are pictures from her swearing in as AGN president.

Me I don't know what's going on o...but let's wait and see how this plays out. For those of you who give a shit! Lol

Rick Ross & Young Jeezy Brawl at BET Awards

 

According to TMZ, a fight broke out backstage between rappers Rick Ross and Young Jeezy at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards which was taped last night at the Atlantic Civic Center to be aired next month.

According to TMZ sources, Ross and Jeezy exchanged words backstage and started pushing and shoving each other. BET security and bodyguards for each of the rappers eventually separated them.

A member of Rick Ross' entourage allegedly pulled out a gun but no shots were fired according to police who were called to the scene. There were no arrests or reports of serious injuries

Bomb explosion near Islamic school in Zaria

There was a bomb explosion this morning around an Islamic boarding school in Zaria run by a cleric known for his outspoken criticism of Boko Haram.

The attack left two of the bombers dead and several others wounded according to NEMA. The emergency agency also said  the attackers had sent a warning asking students to evacuate before bombing the school. Injured victims have been taken to the hospital.

Hottie of the day: IllRhymz

Multi-talented TV host, radio host and budding musician Illrymz is back with a bang. The suave host who was recently announced as host of the 3^rd season of the popular music reality show Nigerian Idol the second time around is also back on radio with the hit Pan-Nigerian radio show Radio Outloud. After critically acclaimed video with Femi Kuti in July, his new single which is rumoured to be a club banger is also set to hit the airwaves later in October.

May D shows off new car

The singer, who recently started his own record label, Confam Entertainment, just got himself a 2011 Nissan Maxima with personalized number - May D

Moyinoluwa Arowoshola & Alvin Dayaffin Win Elite Model Look 2012

17 year old Moyin Arowoshola and 18 year old Alvin Dayaffin won the 2012 male/female Elite Model Look Nigeria competition. The event held last night at Federal Palace, VI. Big congrats to them!

Ice Prince Covers New Issue of Hip Hop World Magazine

J MARTINS RECORDING SESSION WITH FALLY IPUPA

SORRY WORLD, KENYA GETS JAMES BOND FIRST!

 

Thanks to Heineken, Kenya will be on of the East African countries to be first to watch the new James Bond movie, SkyFall.

The world’s leading premium beer brand, is a key global partner of the James Bond franchise and will deliver the Bond experience to its East African consumers by simultaneously bringing the premiere events on October 25 at IMAX in Kenya, Milimani City in Tanzania and

J Martins acquires Rolls Royce Phantom

The singer, whose birthday is today, acquired the Rolls Royce Phantom while in America recently. These entertainers are cleaning out! Congrats to him

KISS BANDIT LOCKED OUT FROM KISSING FEMALE PARLIAMENTARIANS

The Kenyan seeking to set a new record for the Guinness book of World records by being the first man to kiss many women was kept from adding Kenyan female parliamentarians to his list.

John Telewa who is a graphic designer posted on his Facebook account: "This is me being kept out of Parliament today by the guards in my pursuit of those female MPs :) Kisses! Kisses! Kisses!"

EFCC arrests 24yr old currency courier trying to export N1b cash out of Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) two days ago arrested one Abubakar Tijani Sheriff, whom it described as a bulk currency smuggler, as he attempted to smuggle $7million out of the country. The EFCC said in a statement yesterday that Sheriff, 24, was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos en route Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as he boarded his flight.


Following his arrest, he declared that he had a total sum of $4.5million on him but thorough screening and search showed that he was actually carrying $7,049,444, the commission said.  Sheriff then confessed that he was a courier for 20 individuals who hired him to courier the money for them to Dubai.

"Investigations by the EFCC showed that Sheriff is a regular traveller and one of several couriers of illegal cash suspected to be proceeds of crime,” the commission adding that his claims concerning his accomplices are being investigated.

Travellers leaving the country are statutorily required to declare cash in excess of $10,000. However, under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act, it is not sufficient to declare excess cash; the onus is on the person making the declaration to explain the source of the excess cash and the reason for the export.

Source: Sahara Reports

Qatar Airline Makes Emergency Landing in Lagos

Qatar Airline flight 592 from Doha to Lagos made an emergency landing a few minutes ago at the Murtala Muhammed International airport, Lagos. The pilots discovered midair that one tyre had low pressure, making landing difficult. They radioed our airport for emergency precaution and a vehicle to tow the plane from the runway to the gate.

The best part was, more than 95% of the passengers didn't even know anything was wrong until the plane landed and they saw fire service and National  Emergency Management Agency all around. One of the passengers tweeted that it was a smooth landing so was surprised that they even had issues.

The plane has been slowly towed to it's landing spot at the airport. We thank God

Arik Air overbooks flight; 16 people standing inside plane. Haha

This is going on right now at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. I'm getting info from passengers on the plane. Apparently Arik Air overbooked their Lagos-Benin flight by 16 people..and all sixteen passengers have refused to come down. Passengers have been at the airport since 6:30. Flight was initially supposed to take off at 7:30, then delayed to 11am. It was eventually boarded at almost 12 with 16 people more than available seats. The Arik Air involved is the one you see in this photo - the John Paul 2. No passenger is leaving and the plane is refusing to fly.

Lol. Naija! So Arik doesn't know when to stop selling tickets? Or they were hoping some passengers will not show up?

Nigerians are UK's 4th biggest foreign spenders

Article written by Susannah Butter for Standard UK

Every year, Simi Osomo (pictured above) makes six trips to London from Nigeria. The 25-year-old spends about two weeks here and every day she goes shopping. Today she’s at the boutique shop Matches Townhouse in Marylebone with a personal shopper. “When it comes to shopping and Nigerians, I can tell you it’s just what we have to do,” she tells me while admiring the patterned dresses.

For Nigerians, London is a shopping mecca. Visitors from the West African country are the UK’s fourth biggest foreign spenders, parting with an average of £500 in each luxury shop they visit — four times what UK shoppers typically spend. When I ask Osomo how much a two-week shopping trip in London costs she makes a bashful face. “Ooh, should I really be saying this? It depends, but most times about £5,000.”

Osomo is wearing a green top from Zara that’s “the colour of the Nigerian flag”, blue skinny jeans and new Christian Louboutin shoes. Later today she’s going to buy an iPhone 5 for her sister.

“You can get lots of things in Lagos but they are cheaper here and you get to take a holiday and relax a bit. It’s only six hours away.” The number of Nigerian visitors to the UK increased by more than 50 per cent to 142,000 a year between 1991 and 2011, according to the Office for National Statistics. Nigeria is projected to become Africa’s biggest economy by next year and the world’s fifth most populous country by 2050, and London is cashing in.

Debenhams’ Oxford Street branch has put up signs in Hausa, one of the official Nigerian languages, and said customers from this part of West Africa are its biggest overseas spenders. Yet Osomo says it’s not just rich Nigerians who come over. “Middle-class people can afford to come and spend £600 on shopping in a week here. What I like about the UK is that it doesn’t discriminate. As long as you’re able to prove you have an income, accommodation in London and a return ticket, the authorities are more than willing to give you a visa. It’s closer than America and the customer service here is phenomenal.”

Back home in Lagos, the technology market has been flooded with fake products from China, which means more people are coming to London for electronic goods and are even taking items back to sell. “No one wants to spend more than 100,000 naira (£390) and find out it is fake, so they prefer to come over for a holiday and buy something they know is real and has a guarantee in case something goes wrong.”

Marks & Spencer is one of Osomo’s favourite shops. “I love their fajitas. You can’t get them in Nigeria. I also buy soy sauce and Thai green curry paste, which is good because it lasts for a long time. Oh, and Crunchy Nut cereal, Skittles, Maltesers and tea. There’s nothing like a British cuppa. I get Lipton, PG and green tea.” She likes the variety of London. “I love Zara, H&M, Topshop. But if I want something more high end, there’s Sloane Street.”

More than £3 billion a year is spent on high-end goods in London, according to the London Luxury Quarter Report, and it predicts this will rise to £4.5 billion by 2020, with new shops including Burberry’s flagship fuelling the trend. Luxury concierge services are also popular. Osomo is a client of Quintessentially, which organises shopping trips and parties for her and has an office in Lagos.

Although summer is the height of the shopping season, Osomo likes to come back for the January sales too. Her mother, a lawyer, and father, a businessman, often join her. She has just finished a law degree and is about to start a job in fashion journalism, which she hopes will give her enough holidays for trips to London. But flights can get booked up quickly.

“You don’t want to get the Lagos to London flight in July. It’s packed with parents and their kids making noise.” Return flights at high season start at about £369.

But what about getting her haul of shopping back from London to Lagos? That, says Osomo, is costly. “All I pack when I come over is one pair of jeans and three tops. I bring two big suitcases but I always have to get another one and pay for excess baggage. I never learn.” British Airways has increased its excess baggage charge on flights from London to Lagos from £40 to £97 per suitcase in the past year. “They must have realised we always put an extra bag in and thought they’d try to make money out of it,” says Osomo.

Fashion-wise, she still picks up the odd item in Nigeria. Six months ago Zara opened an outlet store in Lagos, and Mango has been there for about a year. “Zara is affordable because it’s an outlet but what I find is that things are a bit last season. Nigeria’s hot all the time so there are always maxi dresses and swimwear but the colours are boring and we lack variety. Customer service is not great and some shops can get really crowded, which is challenging.” There is a burgeoning online shopping industry in Nigeria too. Currently, ASOS is the only shop that ships to Lagos free of charge and everyone Osomo’s age uses it.

“Nigeria is a fun place, I’d encourage people to go. Shopping is evolving. In five years I think a lot of stores will come to Nigeria because there is a gap in the market. Ten years ago I never thought Zara would come to Nigeria. I believe in the next five years we will catch up. But I still love London and won’t stop coming here.”

James Bond on a Secret Mission in Heineken Campaign: Win Tickets to Movie Premiere as you crack the case

Some things should not be shaken or stirred ,Heineken®, the world’s leading premium beer brand, recently announced a thrilling new Television and on-line campaign, in anticipation of the release of the 23^rd James Bond adventure, SKYFALL™.  

In the new television commercial, Daniel Craig brings his explosive portrayal of James Bond to a Heineken ad for the very first time alongside stunning bond girl, Bérénice Marlohe. Being the world’s most valuable international premium beer brand, Heineken has developed a strong and successful relationship with James Bond movies over the years spanning global partnerships with ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘The World is Not Enough’, ‘Die Another Day’, ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Quantum of Solace’ and now “Skyfall”. 

 

 

In addition to the TV commercial Heineken launches ‘Crack the Case’, an online campaign designed to take viewers into a moving train somewhere deep in snow-covered mountains, providing them with the opportunity to be a secret agent themselves. The Bond girl takes centre stage in the Heineken facebook app where she tantalises viewers by inviting them to help her crack a mysterious case and outwit the menacing villains .The online challenge encourages a virtual voyage of participation and discovery that allows viewers create a personalised trailer and secret agent dossier which they can share on facebook.

The Heineken online journey ends with a chance to win 4 tickets to the exclusive Skyfall movie Premiere on the 2^nd November, which is set to be a star studded event. The Movie premiere will take place in major cinemas across the country.

In addition to exploding conversation on major blogs and sites, Heineken is partnering with major retail chains like Shoprite, Game, Mega Plaza, Park n Shop to run a 6 week promotion where every consumer will get a limited edition branded gift with every purchase of Heineken.

 

 

Walter Drenth, Marketing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc said “The creativity and progressiveness of the Heineken brand combined with the legendary James Bond franchise will provide viewers with high entertainment values. Not only a hero, Bond is the ultimate ‘Man of The World’-who is confident, resourceful and ready for new experiences, personifying the values of Heineken brand”.

If you haven’t cracked the case yet, then get cracking! , join the conversation on twitter @Heineken_NG

 Heineken link to http://www.heineken.com/Home.aspx

1. Crack the case should like to https://www.facebook.com/heineken/app_448213661885294?ref=ts
2. Win 4 tickets should link to https://www.facebook.com/heineken/app_479784062039544
3. twitter https://twitter.com/heineken_ng

Kidnapped 9 months old Toniloba found

Toniloba Obafemi, the 9 nine months old baby that was kidnapped on Sunday, September 23, 2012 by a church member at RCCG Parish, in Abuja (if you missed it, read it HERE) has been found in good health.

Toniloba and his kidnapper, Comfort Amos, were found in Benin after maximum investigations and tracking by family and friends with help from the police. Comfort's accomplice (both had jointly asked for well over N10million for the child) was caught in Auchi, Edo State and he led the police to Comfort who was with the child in Benin. God be praised.

Emeka Rollas emerges as the 7th President of Actors Guild of Nigeria

Actors' Guild National Electoral Commission (AGNEC) just announced that Emeka Rollas is the new national president of the Actors' Guild of Nigeria. He defeated former beauty queen and actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima with 81 votes to 76.

Iyanya aquires N11 million 2010 Range Rover Sports

The brand new car came in last night. These entertainers are cleaning out! Congrats to him!

New Video : Davido - All of You

Guinness VIP Black Party is Today!

Today is the G-day! It’s going down tonight people at La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2, Adekunle Fajuyi Street GRA Ikeja by 17:59… the Guinness VIP Black Party! All Guinness Foreign Extra Stout lovers, let’s celebrate the remarkable heritage of Arthur Guinness; as we join millions of other people around the world to raise our glasses to Arthur today. Let’s celebrate Greatness, let’s give a toast to Arthur.

Remember, the dress code is Black and Trendy! The energetic DJ Exclusive will be in the house to bring down the roof. Join the Guinness family and raise a glass to Arthur Guinness. Don’t forget, the celebration is all about Guinness and Guinness lovers. Come and party with Guinness and the superstar DJ Xclusive! It’s just a few hours’ away people… Guinness VIP Black Party!!!

Wherever you are, you can equally be a part of this remarkable celebration; all you have to do is follow the link to like on the Guinness Facebook page at www.facebook.com/guinnessvip, pay a tribute to Arthur Guinness and stand a chance to win tickets for you and a friend. You can also join the ever growing community portal at m.guinnessvip.com or follow them on twitter at www.twitter.com/guinnessvip. Be part of this epic day, join in the celebration!

AKON STARS IN SEASON FINALE OF MTV MEETS

MTV Base and MTN are to round off a fascinating second season of youth empowerment series MTV Base Meets… with MTN by screening a gripping interview with Senegalese-American recording artist and business mogul, Akon.



MTV Base Meets Akon with MTN will premiere on terrestrial TV stations across Africa including: TV2 (Cameroon), Wednesday 26 September at 21:00; Swazi TV (Swaziland), Thursday

SCENES FROM THE JIGGERS CAMPAIGN WITH DENRELE AND MILLICENT

Last week, Kenyan big brother contestant Millicent Mugadi and Nigerian TV personality Denrele.

Denrele and Millicent were accompanied Ahadi Kenya Trust's Stanley Kamau to Kiangata Primary School for the day's activities.

The group gave interviews with media on jigger eradication and got down and dirty washing the feet of the villagers who came to the school.

here are some pictures from the

MICROSOFT LAUNCHES DIGI GIRLZ FOR KENYA

Microsoft will be hosting an exciting event that aims to provide girls with career planning assistance, information about technology and business roles, thought-provoking exercises, and interesting Microsoft product demonstrations.

Titled, Digi Girlz the Saturday event set at Makini School ill provide young women with information on the variety of opportunities available in the high-tech

LIB on MTN Mobile Newspaper

 

MTN Mobile Newspaper is a new service from MTN where you get breaking news stories on your mobile phone. You pay a certain amount every month, subscribe to the product you want and viola - news on the go! And LIB is the only blog on the service! We are not easy at all! Lol. Continue to see a bigger version of the poster and how you can subscribe...

  

To subscribe to Linda Ikeji's Blog which is called LIM (Linda Ikeji Mobile) on this service, text LIM to 4900.

Saudi Arabia Deports 683 Female Pilgrims

The government of Saudi Arabia yesterday Thursday September 27th deported another batch of 512 pilgrims to Nigeria, a day after deporting 171 women. 

The Saudi government detained and eventually deported these women who went to the country for the 2012 Hajj, because they were not accompanied by approved male guardians which they say is against laid down rules of their kingdom. Over one thousand Nigerian female pilgrims were detained at the Abdul-Aziz International Airport and King Fahd Airport in Jeddah and Medina before they started gradually deporting them into Nigeria via Kano and Sokoto airports

Nigerian government yesterday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Saudi authority to resolve the issue...or... Well, the ultimatum expired today and hundreds of pilgrims are still detained.

Cossy with friend's husband..:-)

  

Let's help the wifey see it. Lol. This Cossy eh, you either love her or hate her. I'm loving her! She no send anybody...:-)