Aluu4: Gone but not forgotten.

Yes, we are still on it! And we will continue until they get justice. Continue to rest in peace Tekena, Ugonna, Chiadika and Lloyd

Omotola's stunning outfit to Birmingham International Film Festival in the UK

Omotola wore this beautiful gown to the 7th Birmingham International Film Festival's Movie Video & Screen Award which held on Saturday November 2nd in Birmingham at the ICC Conference Centre. The superstar actress was presented with the Ebony Vanguard Award for her long standing achievements in acting at the awards.

Photo: Musa Danjuma's 63rd birthday.

Business man and former actress Caroline Danjuma's husband, Musa Danjuma celebrated his 63rd birthday at his Parkview Estate mansion last night with his family and close friends.

Pregnant at 18, best graduating student at 25.

Found this amazing story on Punch. Read and be inspired Seven years after an unwanted pregnancy forced her to drop out of the University of Ilorin, Aishat Farooq emerges the best graduating student of the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, reports Temitayo Famutimi When Aishat Farooq gained admission into the University of Ilorin at 15, to study Zoology, little did she know that she was not going to be an alumnus of the institution. That was in 2003. Despite the fact that she was a high flyer in her first two years in UNILORIN, the now 25-year-old indigene of Ilorin West-Local Government Area of Kwara State got distracted along the line. She played the campus love game and got a shocking result: she got pregnant. It was in 2006 and in her third year. She was pregnant for a fellow student whom she had been dating. She was disappointed in herself and thought the whole world was crashing on her. Yet, she vowed not to terminate the pregnancy. Although she wanted to continue her studies in the university, she became disillusioned and dropped out at 18. She sought consolation in trading. But her father, Mr. Shehu Farooq, who believed that his daughter’s academic prowess should not be wasted, was determined to get her back on the academic track. Today, Aishat has a different story to tell. On Saturday, she stood tall among her peers at the 5th convocation ceremony of Bells University, Ota, Ogun State, where she emerged the overall best graduating student with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.93. “The rebel in me won,” she declared while giving the valedictory address on behalf of the 208 graduating students of the university. “I hope my story will inspire at least one person to change his or her circumstance. I was pregnant at 18 and by 19 I was already a mother. I had disappointed my father who believed so much in me. He had such big dreams for me and feared the dreams would become unfulfilled,” she added. Breaking the news of the pregnancy to her father, who was at the time based in the northern part of the country, was not easy. Aishat’s mother, Fatima, who stayed in Lagos with the family, did not break the “sad news” to the man until the lady was almost due. The mum feared her husband would be too angry. Fatima narrated to our correspondent, “Looking back, we knew her to be very brilliant. But all of a sudden she got pregnant. Though her father and I were always discussing on the telephone, I hid it from him. Whenever he said he would be coming to Lagos to visit us, I would quickly chip it in that I would like to be the one to visit. So, I ensured I was the one always visiting him. “That was how I managed the situation until the pregnancy was eight months. But even when we broke the news to him, he felt really bad. Although there was nothing he could do, he couldn’t go out for three days.” Aishat studied Business Administration with specialisation in Human Resources Management, and received the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for the Overall Best Graduating Student with a cash reward of N50,000 and a plaque. She also won the College of Management Sciences Prize and Department of Business Administration Prize for the Best Graduating Student. Speaking with our correspondent after she received the awards, Aishat, whose face beamed with smiles, expressed gratitude to her dad for not losing hope in her during her trying time. She noted that the popularly-held notion that the child that goes astray belongs to the mother, while the good ones belong to the father, was not applicable in her situation as her father did not give up on her. Asked why her dad had so much hoped in her, she stated that her history of academic excellence from childhood right to the university was a major driving force. Aishat, who attended Nazareth Nursery and Primary School, Lagos; Penny International College, Lagos and Model Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja, said she bagged several academic awards while growing up and noted that she secured admission to UNILORIN the same year she completed her secondary education. She noted, “I did exceptionally well and bagged awards in the schools I attended. I had the overall best result at the Senior Secondary School Certificate level at Model Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja. In fact in UNILORIN, I was on the first class grade in my first year but in 200 Level, I dropped to second class upper division because I had already started getting distracted by the boys. “It just happened that things turned out the way it did. But here I am, a product of God’s unending mercies, unconditional love and grace – all coupled with the faith my dad had in me and my fierce determination. “I’m a goal getter. I push myself hard. Even here (BELLSTECH) in spite of being a mother, I was pushing for the best despite the challenges. I wanted to make my dad proud again. Once you are determined, nothing is impossible. Nothing can stop you.” She said her decision to study Business Administration as against the sciences, which she was studying in UNILORIN, was informed by her two-year experience in the world of business after she dropped out of university. She explained that incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, however, informed her decision to attend a private university. “Age was no longer on my side and I wanted to do it fast. And my dad could afford it because he was a businessman,” she added. Asked if she was involved in any relationship at the Bells, she explained that she was a popular “snob” on campus because the majority of male students were younger than her. Besides, she did not want to get distracted or disappoint her parents and herself again. Aishat, who has been posted to Lagos State to observe the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme, said, “If you ask around you will be told that I was a snob. My favourite spot was my room. I rarely went out of the room for social events. I went to mosque. However, when I contested for the president of my departmental association, Business Administration Students Association, the Nigerian system worked against me. “I lost to my male opponent. Although I had plans to take some giant strides if I won, especially in the academic aspect for my fellow students, the fact that I was not the type of person who hangs out worked against me. I didn’t have a social life.” She said she has no plans for marriage for now. She wants to pursue a master’s degree programme in Human Resources in the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. She added that she also plans to work in a corporate environment to garner experience and afterwards go back to the university to teach “as a way of giving back.” The second child in a family of eight children, Aishat brought her six-year-old son, Damilola, to the convocation. It was, however, learnt that the Edo State-born father of the boy has since got married to another woman. She noted that her major challenge on campus was the randomness of classes which denied her the opportunity of spending quality time with her son while her stay in the university lasted. “We had visiting professors who came into the campus at anytime. Although we had schedules, many of them had a bit of flexible time. Sometimes on Sunday when I took permission to visit my child in Lagos, my classmates would call me up on the phone that there was going to be a class. Because attendance is very important, I had to rush down. This affected me a little,” she added. Aishat’s father advised parents to give their children and wards the best of tutelage and close monitoring. He noted that he least expected the feat achieved by his daughter as he was at a time disturbed that “she could no longer make it.” Asked if it was lack of adequate monitoring that made Aishat go astray at UNILORIN, he said, “Let’s just say that is how God wants it. You see, 70 per cent of the fault is on us the parents. Parents should give their children good supervision and tutelage. With this, they cannot derail. I thank God for her because it’s is not easy to have raised her from grass to grace. “I screamed on the phone the day I learnt she was pregnant. I started asking questions: When, where and how. I burst into tears. But today, she is a new being. And I know the mistake will not repeat itself. My expectations for her are that she should fly higher and higher.”

United Kingdom Gadgets Show 2013

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PHOTOs: Building under construction collapses in Victoria Island.

A building under construction at Muri Okunola street in Victoria Island just collapsed. Several people are believed to be trapped under it. The building is beside the Eti Osa Local Government building on the street. Not sure if a rescue operation is going on right now...

Get Ready For Nigeria's Largest Shopping Experience in 2013 !!!

Exhibition Guru (Company that powers Wed expo) and TrendyBE Events presents: Xmas Expo 2013 Over 100 Exhibitors in one of the largest serene location. Are you a "Gift vendor?", "Do You have a Christmas Hamper Business", "Or deal in items that can be given out to Loved ones at christmas ? (Beauty and Fashion products : Hair, Cloths, Accessories , Jewellery,Shoes,Bags, Makeup) Toys , Stationary/cards ,Decorations, Household items , Cooking items (Confectionery: sweets &deserts) Tours .....and many more. Continue... Then SELL & NETWORK, Let's help you PROMOTE and MARKET your company and goods at the XMAS Expo 2013 - "Nigeria's Largest Shopping Experience" Venue: The Haven Events centre GRA Ikeja Lagos. Date: Sunday 8th of December 2013 , Time :12pm till 8pm Exhibition booths as follows: Standard booth 50k Premium booth 100k You can also share a booth for N25000 For Full details , bookings and sponsorship contact Bisola 08101559819, Lolade 08023628241, Ahisha 08033978538 or Info@xmasexpo.com.ng XMAS EXPO pin : 7C5C2C46 The spirit of christmas is here tell a friend today. All You want for Christmas is in XMAS EXPO NIGERIA!

Anambra State University named after late Odumegwu Ojukwu

Anambra State University, Uli has been named after late biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, announced the renaming of the University in a live broadcast on Anambra Broadcasting Service Television ABStv on Friday November 1st. The governor said the university was being renamed in celebration of Ojukwu'sposthumous 80th birthday. The former military governor of the Eastern Region of Nigeria died on November 26, 2011, aged 78.

Police DPO holds G7 Governors hostage at Kano Govt lodge in Asokoro

According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the DPO of Asokoro police division, CSP Nnanna Ama, invaded the meeting of the G7 governors at the Kano government lodge in Asokoro, Abuja today. From Sahara Reporters DPO of Asokoro Police division, CSP Nnanna Ama, in orange polo shirt barges into G7 governors meeting with a retinue of officers. He is enraged after the governors dare him to do his worst. Seen here telling the governors to remain on their seats. Saharareporters can confirm that the siege is over as the governors are dispersed.

Privatisation inevitable-Sambo

Power sector privatisation inevitable –Sambo http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/11/power-sector-privatisation-inevitable-sambo/

Anambra: 27 die in church stampede.

Tragedy in Anambra: 27 die in church stampede http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/11/tragedy-in-anambra-27-die-in-church-stampede/

Eagles 25-man list against Ethiopia

Keshi names Eagles team against Ethiopia, Italy http://thenationonlineng.net/new/keshi-names-eagles-team-ethiopia-italy/

Pastor Adefarasin on Nigerian gospel music

Why I’m promoting Nigerian gospel music – Pastor Adefarasin http://sunnewsonline.com/new/trending/im-promoting-nigerian-gospel-music-pastor-adefarasin/

UK Government backs down on £3,000 visa bonds..

Great news people of Nigeria! The UK government has announced plans to cancel the £3,000 cash bond that visitors from 'high risk' countries, including Nigeria, were to put up to enter Britain. Below is the latest update from The Sunday Times UK.. The government is to abandon a controversial plan to impose £3,000 immigration bonds on visitors from “high-risk” countries in Africa and Asia after Nick Clegg threatened to block the policy. The move will be seen by Labour as a humiliating U-turn for Theresa May, the home secretary. It came after David Cameron backed off from a full-scale confrontation with the Liberal Democrat leader, who was blocking the scheme’s progress through cabinet. A pilot project to target visitors from seven countries — including India, Pakistan and Nigeria — who would have had to pay a cash guarantee or deposit to deter immigration abuse was to have been introduced this month. The plan was to make visitors forfeit £3,000 if they failed to return home by the time their visas had expired. But in an announcement this weekend the government said it was canceling the plans.

Three men gang rape 15 year old girl in Lagos.

Three men have allegedly gang-raped a 15-year old girl at the Ikorodu area of Lagos, as the police are alleged to be threatening the victim’s parents to settle the matter out of court. The state government had earlier blamed the police for frustrating rape cases by threatening victims and their families to withdraw their cases. Two of the men have been arraigned at one of the newly established Family Courts in Ikeja for allegedly raping the girl. The suspects are being tried by the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender, OPD, while the third suspect is still at large. It was learnt that the victim was lured to No 23, Fola Mustapha Street, in Ajegunle area of Ikorodu by her classmate (name withheld), a 16-year old girl, on the pretext that she wanted to return a text book which she had earlier borrowed from the victim. The victim was deceived by her friend who had already arranged with the three suspected rapists to have sex with her forcefully. The three suspects; Yusuf Mohammed, Rasheed Oyedepo and Tunde were alleged to have inflicted bodily injury on the girl (name withheld). It was gathered that the raped girl’s friend deliberately delayed her classmate for hours and enabled the heinous crime by putting on the generator set, on the pretext that she needed to charge her phone. According to the OPD , the victim wanted to take her leave in annoyance when it was getting too late for the her to return home, but her friend told her to wait for a while before taking her to a new room where she was raped in turns by the gang. While taking turns to rape the girl, the noise from the generator and the music they were playing prevented the people outside from hearing the screaming and wailing of the girl. On getting home in a bad condition, the girl’s mother took her to a private clinic for medical attention. She was taken to Ikorodu General Hospital for proper medical treatment, where it was discovered that her womb had been tampered with at the private clinic. The victim was in a critical condition as she was admitted in the hospital for three days while undergoing blood transfusion. A new twist has, however, been added to the story as the police has transferred the suspects, whose cases are already in court, to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti for investigation, an act the OPD described as unlawful. It was gathered that the police had gone to the girl’s family threatening the mother for taking the case to OPD, after which they transferred the suspects to SCID, Panti. It would be recalled that the government has established a clinic where DNA tests will be conducted on rape victims and suspected rapists to enhance prosecution of the cases. Source: National Mirror

First Africa Internet Business Summit holds in Lagos

Leading Internet gurus from all over the world converge in Lagos for the First Africa Internet Business Summit, facilitated by Dr. Ope Banwo. The reason behind the summit is to teach and educate people on ways to make money legitimately online and the know-how of digital marketing and PR. The speakers and facilitators for the summit, who are leading lights in their various fields, include Willie Crawford; Daven Michael; Lou Brown; Alicia Lyttle; Tim R. Johnson; Allyn Cutts; Raam Anand and Dr. Ope Banwo of Afrinet Solutions who is also the moderator of the event.

Marketing and Fundraising

This week is the final lesson for this course on International Organizations Management. Claudia Gonzalez of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria will be talking about Marketing and Fundraising and what this means in the context of international organizations. She draws on a wealth of marketing and media experience as well as her strong background in international organizations, having working for the World Economic Forum and UNHCR. There is a standard quiz for this week. As usual, you can retake up to 3 times without penalty (the submission with the maximum score is used as the effective score), and the due date is 4 Nov as with all other assessments for this course. Thank you all for your active participation and questions for this 5 week course. Concerning the Statement of Accomplishment, all quizzes and posts must be submitted by 4 Nov midnight Geneva time (UTC+1) in order to be taken into consideration. We will be sending a follow up email regarding the issuance of the Statement of Accomplishment in the week that follows this deadline. Now, if you’re ready to get started, just begin the lastest lesson by clicking on "Week 5" (under section "Weekly Schedule"). Best regards, Rob Lynam

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Stella Oduah faces House Committee hearing over car scandal

Transcript from Premium Times 11:40 The minister has finally arrived at the venue of the hearing, 100 minutes after the hearing was scheduled to kick off. The lawmakers now setting up to start the hearing. 11:56 Stella Oduah, the aviation minister has just taken her seat before the committee. The hearing begins. 12:00 Hearing committee chairperson, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, gives her opening speech, explaining the delay in starting the hearing and that the committee would be just and fair. Delay was because venue used for hearing on Wednesday had been taken over for a another hearing on Land racketeering. “This committee is out to get to the bottom of the matter. But committee is not on ‘witch-hunting’” 12:06 Onyejeocha quips on the tense mood here. “We are not mourning, there is no aeroplane crash; I want to see everyone smiling,” she says. “Feel free and relax.” The minister is about to be called upon to testify. She takes oath to say “nothing but the truth, the whole truth.” 12:10 Ms. Oduah starts by apologizing for inability to attend previous hearings. She said said her absence was not out of disrespect and thanks the committee for rescheduling her appearance. 12:17 Ms. Oduah says opportunity to appear will allow her give her side of the story. “For the past week, I have been bashed in the media, many have also risen to my defence.” She said her spokesperson’s admission of the alleged purchase, while right on concerns for her safety, was “inaccurate”. She goes ahead to say online publications that she compelled NCAA to purchase cars for her were “false and malicious” allegations. “False in its entirety!” Says online allegations not substantiated but based on “erroneous” comment of her aide. 12:19 “It is not true, cannot be true that NCAA bought bullet proof vehicles for honourable minister of aviation. My understanding is that what NCAA has done is to plan for its vehicle needs for the next three years under the Medium Term Expenditure Framework,” — Stella Oduah 12:34 Oduah: NCAA has real needs for new operational vehicles. Insists armoured cars not meant for her but foreign dignitaries. “NCAA acted within the ambit of law”. “Nothing in the stated documents mentioned my name. I did not request for any vehicles. All I did was to approve the purchase, subject to the agency doing the needful(following the law). NCAA followed due process as required by law.” “The Federal ministry of aviation under my watch has always ensured we act in a prudent manner and under the ambit of the law”-Stella Oduah 12:40 The aviation minister still rendering her opening remarks. The “First Bank facility to NCAA to the tune of N643 million mere understanding not an obligation” she daid. “Nigeria’s airspace is now rate among the safest in the world”. She adds that allegation about car purchase is meant to discredit her team and give the impression her effort at reforms is not succeeding. NCAA has not spent any money not appropriated by the National Assembly. The agency has even saved the nation a cost and further embarrassment that may occur in future. 12:51 The minister’s initial presentation is over. She is now receiving questions from the lawmakers. 13:08 Minister insists NCAA did not exceed its limit or violate the law. She is reminded by by Jerry Manwe (Taraba state) that the National Assembly rejected armoured cars in the budget which she is defending, the minister buckles: “NCAA will answer that,” she says. Minister is pressed by Zakari Mohammed(Kwara state) why she exceeded her approval limit, she said her comment on the letter to NCAA was not final but advisory to NCAA to follow the law. On the said letter, the minister wrote “Approved. Do the needful”. Brief game on semantics here. Minister says “Do the needful” could mean anything”. But the lawmakers are not having that. NCAA is called to explain the “needful” it did. And the NCAA director general shirks to the former acting DG who was in charge then. 13:25 Blame briefly leaves the minister to officials of NCAA over “do the needful” directive. For a moment, lawmakers appear to agree with the minister the all-encompassing comment exonerates her. The former acting DG of NCAA is tackled for even initiating a memo to Odua for a purchase out of budget, and beyond approved limit. 13:47 Jerry Manwe (Member) to minister: If the armoured cars were not for you as you claimed, who is using them now? Former acting DG answers for minister: Any one can use any car in the pool Manwe: Do you mean a cleaner can use those kind of cars? Former DG: Anybody can use; but those kind of cars are for VIP movement, including foreign dignitaries, including the minister, and even you honourable member! Manwe; Thank you. But the law of the country does not allow me to use those cars. 14:14 Attention has left the minister for more than half an hour. Lawmakers again tackle Coscharis over the disparity in chassis numbers of the cars. A frustrated Chief Executive of Coscharis, Cosmas Maduka,makes it clear his company has nothing to hide as the committee would think. “We are not doing monkey business here,” he asserted. Mr Maduka was asked to withdraw the comment and he promptly complied. 14:22 Reps wrapping the hearing. Chairperson Onyejeocha said despite the testimonies from those invited since last week, the committee has received sufficient documents that will inform its report. “We have given everyone fair hearing,” she said. “We assure everyone and all Nigerians we will do justice”. 14:25 Hearing Ends. Thanks for following our updates. Do stick around our site for the rest of the day as we will put the proceeding in their correct perspective for you.

Wazobia FM celebrated their 6th anniversary in grand style.

Wazobia FM celebrated their 6th anniversary in grand style Wazobia FM. All the ogbonge celebs and musicians dey there. For more informate, log on to - http://wazobiafm.com/lagos951/

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U.I LIST OF CANDIDATES OFFERED PROVISIONAL ADMISSION FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC SESSION

Candidates who have been offered provisional admission are requested to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of Twenty Thousand Naira only (N20,000:00) into U.I Admission Processing Fee Account on or before Friday, 15 November 2013 (See details below) UI Admission Processing Fee Account Details: University of Ibadan Micro-Finance Bank (Acct. No – 1050000027) First Bank of Nigeria Plc (Acct. No – 2018156959) Please note that payment into the First Bank of Nigeria Plc account can be made nationwide. Note: Candidates are strongly advised not to transact any business with any other person/persons, corporate or any other site other than the University of Ibadan Website. Please note that payment into the First Bank of Nigeria Plc account can be made nationwide. Faculty of Agriculture & Forestry Faculty of Arts College of Medicine Faculty of Education Faculty of Law Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Science Faculty of THE Social Sciences Faculty of Technology Faculty of veterinary Medicine Kindly visit www.ui.edu.ng.

Solar eclipse of November 3, 2013

A total solar eclipse will occur on November 3, 2013. It is a hybrid eclipse of the Sun with a magnitude of 1.0159. Totality will be visible from the northern Atlantic Ocean (east of Florida) to Africa (Gabon (landfall), R. Congo, DR Congo, Uganda), with maximum of 1 minute and 39 seconds visible from the Atlantic Ocean south of Ivory Coast and Ghana. This solar eclipse will happen simultaneously with 2013 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and it will be possible to observe a partial solar eclipse in Abu Dhabi before the sunset while the F1 race take place. Solar eclipses 2011-2014 Each member in a semester series of solar eclipses repeats approximately every 177 days and 4 hours (a semester) at alternating nodes of the moon's orbit. Note: Partial solar eclipses on January 4, 2011, and July 1, 2011, occur in the previous semester series. Type of eclipse Nature Hybrid Gamma 0.3272 Magnitude 1.0159 Maximum eclipse Duration 1m 40s Coordinates 3.5N 11.7W Max. width of band 58 km Times (UTC) (P1) Partial begin 10:04:34 (U1) Total begin 11:05:17 Greatest eclipse 12:47:36 (U4) Total end 14:27:42 (P4) Partial end 15:28:21 References Saros 143 (23 of 72) Catalog # (SE5000) 9538

Kanye says he and Kim are more influential than Obama & Michelle

Kanye needs to change his meds...lol. The talented rapper, who used to constantly criticize the media in the past, now seems to love the media since becoming a member of the Kardashian clan. Kanye now loves promoting himself and his baby mama Kim Kardashian any opportunity he gets. In his latest interview, Kanye explains why he and his fiancee Kim are more influential than president Barrack Obama and the First Lady, Michelle Obama. Kanye tells Ryan Seacrest; "There’s no way Kim Kardashian shouldn’t be on the cover of Vogue. She’s like the most intriguing woman right now. She’s got Barbara Walters calling her like everyday.” “And collectively, we’re the most influential with clothing. No one is looking at what [Barack Obama] is wearing. Michelle Obama cannot Instagram a [bikini] pic like what my girl Instagrammed the other day.”

Deeper Life's Pastor Kumuyi builds N1billion Anchor University Campus

The General Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Ministries, Pastor William Kumuyi is currently building an untra modern campus for his N1billion private university called Anchor University. The proposed site for the campus is a vast expanse of land, which has already been fenced, along the Lagos/Ibadan Express way. The campus will serve as the permanent site of Anchor University whose main campus is sited inside Deeper Life's multibillion IBTC headquarters at Ayobo-Ipaja, Lagos. The new campus will include hostels, faculties, administrative blocks, chalets, laboratories etc.

Tracy Nwapa, Tv presenter, launches hair line in partnership with Lo'lavita

Tracy Nwapa, TV presenter & producer is not only known for her brilliance with the clothes she wears, but in her signature hair style. Tracy in partnership with Lo'lavita hair have now given away "Tracy's hair secret" to every woman out there. Do you have trouble finding affordable hair that is suitable for your lifestyle? Do you love to wear hair extensions without leaving your hair out but you still want to achieve that natural effect? Do you love to experiment with colour, but you are afraid of damaging your natural hair? If you answered yes to all these questions, then Trayciee’s pieces by Lo’lavita hair is for you Trayciee’s pieces by Lo’lavita hair are costumed GLUELESS lace wigs made with hard net lace technology designed to blend in with your natural hair line without the use of glue. Too good to be true? Watch TV personality Tracy, so you know how it’s done in the commercial and tutorial video below: To order yours today, visit Lo’lavita hair and beauty boutique at 20 Admiralty was Lekki Phase 1 Lagos or call 08025275898. Lo'lavita hair ships worldwide!

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women.

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women.

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women.

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women.

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women.

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women.

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women'.

Women gather at Federal Secretariat in support of Aviation Minister

A small group of women this morning gathered at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, in support of embattled minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah. The women carried placards which read 'a fight against Stella Oduah is a fight against women'.

Akiolu installs Tinubu-Ojo as new Iyaloja-General of Lagos.

Former Lagos State Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu's first daughter, Folashade Tinubu Ojo was today October 29th installed as the new Iyaloja of Lagos and the President General of the Market Men and Women of Nigeria, taking over from her late grandmother, Habibat Mogaji, who died in June this year. The installation took place at the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu 1. Before her new appointment, Folashade was the Deputy President General of the Market Men and Women. So is she qualified to be Iyaloja of Lagos or did she get the title because of her father? #Justasking

23-man shortlist for World Footballer of the Year plus Coach of the Year unveiled.

MultiChoice Nigeria presents the Fashion Protege

If you are a designer, fashionista, fashionisto, stylist or fashion savvy, this is an opportunity you cannot miss! MultiChoice Nigeria is on a hunt for Nigeria’s Most Talented Fashion Protégé! Created to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of MultiChoice Nigeria, The Fashion Protégé is a 5-Episode Nigerian Reality Television Series that will air later this year on DStv’s AfricaMagic. Contestants guided by Mentors will compete to be recognized as Nigeria’s Next Big Fashion star! In explaining why MultiChoice decided to create The Fashion Protégé, a representative from MultiChoice Nigeria says: “As MultiChoice turns 20, it is important that we invest in our communities that have kept African stories alive and foster the next generation of creative talents. This will create an opportunity for them to tell their own stories through their designs.” Get your creative and resilient spirits energized, as the competition will test your ability to succeed in the cutthroat Fashion Industry. If you know you’ve got all it takes to make it big in Fashion, then be ready to prove it! It’s a few hoops to the finish line, but if you’ve got the talent, then you can be on your way to becoming Africa’s most celebrated budding designer. Simply enter the competition by following these few steps: How to Enter Read all there is to know about MultiChoice Nigeria Design a piece inspired by MultiChoice Nigeria Take a photo of your design and submit via email to entries@ng.multichoice.com. Photo must be accompanied by a short explanation of how design is inspired by MultiChoice Nigeria. Spread the word! Criteria Submitted Entries will be judged by a panel of Fashion Experts & a representative of MultiChoice Nigeria for § Creativity § Connection to MultiChoice Nigeria theme § Quality of Garment Next Steps 30 finalists will be shortlisted for the audition 10 contestants will be chosen for the 5 episode reality series 1 winner will emerge! Entry Guidelines Contestants must be between ages 18-35 Designer, Stylist, Fashion Enthusiast. Ability to sew not compulsory for participation. However, Creative Direction must be executed by contestant. If already in business; business must have been established for a period less than 2 years Contestants must be based in Nigeria. Up For grabs is N1,000,000, Mentorship by a renowned Nigerian designer, an International Fashion Trip, a Special Feature Interview on BellaNaija, a Feature in a Top Fashion Magazine & a Lookbook by a Top Photographer. Entries close 18 November 2013 at 23:59 GMT For more information about The Fashion Protégé: Visit www.dstv.com /https://www.facebook.com/dstvng

Police Officers involved in Badagry lynching get bail

According to new reports, the police officers indicted in the lynching of two innocent young men (Ifechukwudi Nwanikpor, 25, and Kazeem Onayemi, 26) in Ajara, Badagry, have been granted bail. From Today's Telegraph The officers were arrested due to their alleged involvement in the mob action that led to the brutal killing of the two young men as captured by various video clips which later went viral on the internet. According to our source, Inspector Adefemi Ashogbon, Sergeant John Sanayon and seven other police officers were granted bail due to their deteriorating health in detention and were allowed to seek medical attention pending the outcome of the investigation and date of their trial. A video recording by some bystanders exposed Inspector Adefemi Ashogbon and Sergeant John Sanayon, who were attached to the Badagry Police station, at the scene of lynching while seven others police officers were detained for allegedly planting guns on the victims and labelling them armed robbers. Several calls were made to the Lagos state police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, in a bid to ascertain the grant of bail. However, they went unanswered.

Breast cancer campaign with MBGN 2013, powered by DealDey.

DealDey will be having a massive sale of top-quality lingerie from renowned designers starting from as low as N700! They’ll also be selling other household items at great give-away prices. The proceeds from all the sales will be committed to raising awareness and providing treatments for women who are battling with the disease in Nigeria. DealDey has been on the E Commerce scene making ripples with their amazing discounts on foods, spas, hotels, training services, coaching lessons, apparel, gadgets, electronics, international travel and more in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and all across Nigeria. They are working to expand their service operations to more states in the coming months. DealDey is known for giving massive discounts on all their items which are available on www.dealdey.com . Follow them on Twitter - @DealDey, Like them on Facebook – facebook.com/dealdey For more information, please call DealDey – 08099997111, 08099997222 Call Sebeccly Cancer Care Helpline for counseling – 08102056469, 08081076764

Breast cancer campaign with MBGN 2013

E Commerce in Nigeria isn’t just about clicking and buying online and once again, DealDey is portraying just that as they partner with Sebeccly Cancer Care this month of October. October is internationally recognized as the Breast Cancer Awareness month and currently, the most common cancer in Nigeria is Breast Cancer. DealDey will be combining forces with Sebeccly to conduct free Breast Examinations and create Breast Cancer awareness for ladies all through this month from the 14th to 31st of October at their newly launched Pick Up/Service Centre at Akron Building, 1st Floor, 92, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.

US Senator Ted Cruz apologizes about offensive remarks to Nigerians.

On Monday Oct. 21st, US Republican Senator Ted Cruz told a rally that Nigerian email scammers have been hired to run the Obamacare website, a comment that a lot of Nigerians found offensive. After being bombarded with several phone calls from Nigerians in Houston and all across the US, the office of Ted Cruz has issued a statement from the Senator apologizing for what he said. The full statement reads: It’s unfortunate that we’re living in a time where just about every joke can be misconstrued to cause offense to someone. To the good people of Nigeria - a beautiful nation where my wife lived briefly as the child of missionaries - no offense was intended. I am fully appreciative of the range of mutual economic and security interests that make Nigeria an important friend to the United States. And even to those few unscrupulous email scammers who were the subject of the joke, I apologize to you for the unfair comparison to the utterly dysfunctional Obamacare website.

President Jonathan's pilgrimage to Israel

President Jonathan pictured above praying with other Nigerian pilgrims at the side of River Jordan, the place where Jesus Christ was baptised by John The Baptist.

President Jonathan's pilgrimage to Israel

Dear Stephen Ladoye's blog reader,

Hi there, Today, I just want to tell you to always seize the day as the day after today may not be equally bright. If there’s anything that accurately defines the age we live in, it’s abundant opportunities. They are numerous, almost overwhelming even. There are tons of scholarships, fellowships, sponsored conferences, life-changing internships and business grants awarded every single week. Whatever your field, age, nationality or level of education, there’s just one (actually, many) that’s perfect for you. Don’t ask me where to get them. You know what purpose Google serves. Use it or miss out. So always be on the lookout for opportunities and get yourself ready to use them right. Like the Boy Scout’s slogan, “Be prepared.” Always… The greatest challenge of our age is that opportunities abound and there are no barriers. Whatever prospect you wanna pursue, go after it. So live life to the fullest. And be the best you can. --------- Talk to you at some other time, Stephen Ladoye.

HOW MUCH IS A MIRACLE?

Tess was a precocious eight year old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money. They were moving to an apartment complex next month because Daddy didn't have the money for the doctor bills and their house. Only a very costly surgery could save Andrew now and it was looking like there was no one to loan them the money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother with whispered desperation, "Only a miracle can save him now." Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured all of the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was to busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it! "And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages," he said without waiting for a reply to his question. "Well, I want to talk to you about MY brother," Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. "He's really, really sick... and I want to buy a miracle." "I beg your pardon?" asked the pharmacist. "His name is Andrew, and he has something bad growing inside of his head, and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?" "We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you," the pharmacist said, softening a little. "Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs." The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does you brother need?" "I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up. "I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But, my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money." "How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago. "One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered barely audibly. "And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to. "Well, what a coincidence," smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents -- the exact price of a miracle for little brothers." He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need." That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed without charge. And it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place. "That surgery," her Mom whispered, "was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?" Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost... one dollar and eleven cents... plus the faith of a little child. -AUTHOR UNKNOWN This story is to serve as an inspiration. Its validity has not been ascertained since 2007 but that does not change the message therein. THANKS.

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Former miss Nigeria-Ene Lawani

Former Miss Nigeria and business woman Ene Lawani looking like one of the boys on the runway at the Lagos Fashion & Design Week yesterday for designer Mai Atafo.

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The appointment of the Nollywood Actress as the new principal protocol to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State is coming months after sacking Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus. Gov Okorocha appointed25-year-old ex-Delta Soap model, Shirley Igwe as his Principal Protocol Officer.Her new appointment would involve her coordinating the governor's daily itinerary, ensuring his comfort and that of his visitors every day....

Jumia Supports Breast Cancer Foundation

JUMIA, Nigeria’s leading online retailer and this year’s World Retail Award Winner, partners with 234Give to support the International Cancer Month. A substantial percentage of proceedings made during the Pink Week are given to the “Breast Cancer Foundation of Nigeria: BRECAN”. JUMIA partners with 234Give by creating The Pink Week - an initiative were JUMIA will be selling pink items, including books and fashion products, on the site with a campaign starting from October 23rd to October 30th. In addition to this JUMIA dedicates the last day to support the cause with over 500 staffs wearing pink to honor the breast cancer month as well as the JUMIA Pink Week. Continue 234Give is an online fundraising platform that enables people who are passionate about raising money for charitable causes the means to connect with donors and raise money securely online. Sola Fatoba, CEO, 234give: “We are pleased to be partnering with JUMIA on its Pink Week. This partnership will support JUMIA's mission to create more awareness and raise funds for breast cancer.” Jeremy Hodara, co-founder, Africa Internet Holding: “JUMIA in partnership with 234Give will support the cause and create awareness about breast cancer through its website and other marketing channels. As part of JUMIA’s way of giving back to the society and also to support the Breast Cancer cause, JUMIA is giving a percentage of proceedings made during the Pink Week to a notable charity in Nigeria: ‘Breast Cancer Foundation of Nigeria BRECAN’.” Click Here to Shop From Jumia’s Pink Week Selection, to help Raise Funds. About JUMIA Founded in June 2012 JUMIA is Nigeria’s #1 shopping destination. Within one year, the website enjoys more than 150,000 unique visits daily, being the leading and most trafficked e-commerce website in Nigeria, with a daily subscriber base of more than 400,000 people. At JUMIA, customers across the continent can shop the widest assortment of quality products at affordable prices – offering everything from fashion, consumer electronics, home appliances to beauty products. JUMIA operates in five countries: Nigeria, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Egypt and Kenya with more countries to come. More information: http://www.jumia.com.ng/jumia-in-press/

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