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Friday, 24 July 2015

Kim Kardashian Speaks Out on Sandra Bland’s Death: “We Need Answers!”


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Kim Kardashian-West isn’t just all about the fame, fortune, and fashion. We’re getting to see another side of the Reality TV star, as she recently showed her concern for human rights issues, by tweeting about Sandra Bland.

The Mysterious Death of African American Woman Sandra Bland Who Died in Police Custody: Was it Really Suicide?


Sandra Bland
The mysterious death of Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old African-American woman who died in police custody three days after she was arrested, is currently a hot topic.

Clark Tells Buhari To Deal Severely With Those Who Ruined Nigeria



Former federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark yesterday raised alarm over the  level of corruption in the country and the economic crunch which have all combined to stagnate the progress of Nigeria over the years. He warned that if President Muhammadu Buhari fails to deal severely with those who ruined Nigeria over the years, Nigeria as a country would sink.

NUC says Maryam Abacha university degrees is not recognised


The National Universities Commission has warned that degrees obtained from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Republic (MAAUN) are sub-standard and will not be accepted in Nigeria, saying henceforth such certificates would not be recognised as a means of seeking employment or doing other legitimate business in Nigeria.
The NUC Director of Information and Public Relations, Malam Ibrahim Yakasai, handed down the warning while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.

Todays News Paper Headline



DAILY TRUST

*N1bn land deal rocks NHIS

*N/Assembly crisis remains as factions meet tomorrow

*Boko Haram planning to bomb my house-- Osinbajo

*Gombe blasts: 29 killed, 99 injured-Police

Jay Z invests in 'Uber for private jets' app that lets you book planes in seconds


A Jay Z-funded app, set to become the Uber for planes, has just raised $20 million to expand its service. Jetsmart, an app built by 27-year-old entrepreneur Sergey Petrossev, claims to let anyone book a flight on a private jet in a matter of seconds.
'I started the company out of a frustration with the process,' Petrossev said. 'I kept thinking to myself, 'Why hasn't this service been brought into the digital world?''

NUC says Maryam Abacha university degrees is not recognised


The National Universities Commission has warned that degrees obtained from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Republic (MAAUN) are sub-standard and will not be accepted in Nigeria, saying henceforth such certificates would not be recognised as a means of seeking employment or doing other legitimate business in Nigeria.
The NUC Director of Information and Public Relations, Malam Ibrahim Yakasai, handed down the warning while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.

Govs claim they haven't gotten bailout fund promised by Pres Buhari


36 state governors cried out, yesterday, over the worsening economic condition in the country and the failure of the Federal Government to give them the bailout funds promised by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The governors at their meeting which started Wednesday night and ended in the early hours of yesterday, complained that the comprehensive relief package designed by the Federal Government to salvage the economic crisis of the states was yet to be given to them.
The governors also expressed concern over the exchange rate of the dollar to the naira as well as other foreign currencies which has affected the nation’s economy.

Kylie Jenner graduates from High School


17 year old Kylie Jenner graduated from High school  yesterday. She thanked her Mum for making the experience as normal as possible for her. Congratulations to her. Another photo after the cut....

Gunman kills 2 people and injures 7 in a Louisiana movie theatre


A 58 year old white gunman opened fire on movie goers last night in a Louisiana movie theater, killing 3 people, including himself and injuring as many as 7 people, some of whom are in critical condition, a police official said.
City Marshal Brian Pope said that the gunman opened fire at the Grand Theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana where people were watching the comedy, 'Trainwreck' before turning the gun on himself.
No one knows his motive for the shooting yet. Police are still investigating.

Basketmouth apologizes to D'banj & Davido over MAMAs comment


Well, that settles it!

VP Osinbajo says there was no bomb threat to his home


Earlier this evening, there were reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had told members of the National Economic Council that intelligence reports indicates that Boko Haram were planning to attack his home. The VP has denied making this statement. What he said is contained in a statement signed by Laolu Akande, Snr Special Assistant-Media&Publicity to Osinbajo

New survey claims Nigeria tops African countries with the most illicit financial flow


This survey chart was released by Guardian reporter, Mark Anderson, while the source for the data used in the research was from Kar and Cartwright-Smith (2010).

EFCC Arraigns 10 Persons for Illegal Oil Bunkering


EFCC Press statement below...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned 10 persons and a vessel, MV Peace for their alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering before Justice Muhammad B. Idris of the Federal High Court, Lagos on a three count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in petroleum products.

Eminem disses Caitlyn Jenner


Eminem was a guest on Sway's show, 'Sway in the morning', earlier today on Shade 45, a Satellite radio station on Sirius XM which is owned by Eminem, to promote his new movie with 50 Cent, "Southpaw". He gave an 8 minute freestyle where he took jabs at a lot of celebrities including Caitlyn Jenner. He said:
"This a true statement, I see the bitch in you Caitlyn," he raps about Caitlyn Jenner. "I keep the pistol tucked like Bruce Jenner’s dick/ No disrespect though, not at all/ No pun intended… that took a lot of balls.”

Dele Momodu and sons looking dap


Ovation magazine publisher and his sons looked really dapper as they attended the graduation dinner party of Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi's son. Another photo after the cut..

Three people arrested in connection to the death of Nigerian model, Michael Adegbite


Montel Ajayi, 18, Christopher Nzeh, 18, and Isacc Owen-Brady, 18, have been charged with the murder of 28 year old Nigerian fitness model and teaching assistant, Michael Adegbite who was killed in Enfield on Sunday evening as he tried to sell his laptop.

The boys appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates court today charged with robbery and murder.

Michael had met the trio to sell a laptop to one of them but they attempted to rob him. He and his friend snatched back the laptop and left. Only to return with another friend to confront the boys. A fight ensued and Michael was stabbed to death. Sad!

Never-before-seen pictures capture the lives of Peruvian nomads who are untouched by civilization


Never-before-seen photos have emerged of one of the last the last uncontacted Amazon tribes who the Peru government is trying to approach after they shot and killed two men in the chest with a bow and arrow.

For 600 years the Mashco Piro clan – also known as Cujareno people – have lived in the forest in Peru close to the border with Brazil and had no contact with the outside world.

Thursday, 23 July 2015

Okada riders protest in Akure (photos)


Happening right now in the City of Akure, Ondo State. Motorcycle riders popularly known as Okada are protesting right in front of the Governor's Office saying Governor Mimiko imposed on them to pay N6000 for commercial number plates and anyone who defaults will face the wrath of the law and their Okada will be seized and taken to the office of the Task Force put in place by the Mimiko.

The protest has paralyzed activity in the city. See more photos after the cut...

Epic tweet of the day


Kenyans are not happy about being described as a terrorist hotbed and have been hitting CNN all day. Meanwhile Kenya's Interior Minister, Joseph Nkaisserry has asked CNN to apologize for the comment. He said this during a press briefing this morning
"Kenya like any other country in the world is at the risk of terror attacks, the attacks do not turn it into a hotbed. Kenya is not a terror hotbed as portrayed by CNN. I urge Kenyans to treat the CNN report with the contempt it deserves. If CNN is civilized enough, they should apologise" he said

My sister is cheating on her husband.


My sister is cheating on her husband. She brings the man to the house. My in law is not around, he works overseas (one month in, one month out). He is a nice person and has been taking care of my family and also his wife and their kids. He gives her money a lot and they travel out for vacations, but since this year, my sister has been dating a married man, brings him to the house and cooks for him. Neighbours are noticing. She no longer shows her hubby love. I am scared because if my in law and his family find out about her affair, he will definitely leave her. How do I get her to stop?

Katy Perry Taylor Swift Is a Hypocrite


0722-perry-swift-tmz-getty-twitter-01Katy Perry just weighed in on music's biggest bitch sesh -- calling Tailor Swift a full-on hypocrite for accusing Nicki Minaj of taking down a woman.  

Perry thinks it's hysterical Swift told Nicki ... "It's so unlike you to pit women against each other." The joke, to Katy ... is that Taylor went for her neck with "Bad Blood" -- and proceeded to make a ton of cash off the song that's all about throwing shade at Katy.  
Nicki took notice -- and favorited Katy's tweet.
Taylor might wanna call for backup. 

Nick Cannon Hospitalized


0722-nick-cannon-brighten-instagram-02Nick Cannon is NOT as Ncredible as he thought -- he landed in the hospital on Wednesday after "grinding" on job after job after job. 

Cannon posted a pic of himself in a hospital bed, hooked up to a bunch of monitors. He wasn't specific about what's ailing him ... but hinted it was somehow related to exhaustion.
The "America's Got Talent" host said, "I really think I'm a superhero" ... and compared himself to Batman.  
Nick's last hospital scare… was in 2012 for kidney failure.
Let's hope the Dark Knight rises from this one soon.

Safaree Samuels Yo, Meek Mill ... I'm Not Gay, I'm Jamaican!


0722_Safaree-Samuels_meek_mill_tmzSafaree Samuels wants to set the record straight after Meek Mill's verbal assault -- saying he's not gay ... he's just an awesome dancer.

Nicki's current BF, Meek ... went after her ex during that Teusday night Twitter rampage. He referenced an old clip of Safaree dancing, and said ..."This n***a SB was twerking mannnnnnnn....i always thought u was gay."
Sources close to Safaree said ... he has no problem with anyone who is gay, it's just not HIS thing. We're told the video is from a Jamaican dance battle Samuels did when he was 17 -- and he thinks Meek should be less concerned with his moves ... and more concerned about Nicki.
According to our sources, Safaree says Minaj still reaches out to him from time to time.

'Game Of Thrones' Jon Snow Is Back!!!!!!!!!!


0722-jon-snow-the-image-direct-01"Game of Thrones" fans, shield your eyes with some Valyrian steel if you haven’t seen last season 'cause this is a huge spoiler  … Jon Snow is back next season after his death, and we got the pics to prove it.

Kit Harinton-- AKA Jon Snow -- was spotted in Belfast with fellow 'GOT' co-star Ben Crompton. The show started filming in Ireland this week for season 6.
We're told Jon Snow is very dead … but we know he'll still appear.
He could be brought back in different forms ... maybe as a White Walker.
Big sigh of relief, fans ... Jon's in Belfast. 

Cassie Strips Down & is Paint Covered for Fashion Collaboration with Diamond Supply Co. “Neon” Collection


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R&B singer, Cassie strips down and is covered in paint for clothing label –Diamond Supply Co. for its new “Neon” capsule collection.
The pieces features an original paint drip photo of Cassie printed on the t-shirts and crewneck shirts. This collection stands as Cassie’s 5th collaboration forCassie X Diamond and they have teased that we should expect more juicy stuff.
The t-shirts and more go for $37.95.

Nothing Goes For Nothing













Many years ago before I gave my life to Christ for the 100th time (God is so patient with me); I was being asked out by a gentleman who was just the Average Joe. There was nothing spectacular going on with him and it was back then when we were all in college and working all manner of odd jobs to pay the bills. This was also the time when the girls and the guys

Family removes Bobbi Kristina’s belongings from her home


Guess the family has given up and it looks like Bobbi Kristina will spend her last days at a hospice in Atlanta. Her aunt, co-legal guardian and her mother's former manager, Pat Houston, has reportedly cleaned out the home in Roswell where the 22 year old was found unresponsive.

FFK's daughter graduates from UK University


Tobi, one of the beautiful daughters of Femi Fani-Kayode graduated from the University of London today July 22nd. She is pictured above with her mum, Yemisi Wada. Congratulations girl

Nobody will be above the law in Nigeria - VP. Osinbajo


VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said on Wednesday the Muhammadu Buhari administration would not spare anyone who went against the law as it would propagate the rule of law in all its programmes.

He said this when officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers paid him a visit at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo said;

Zoe Kravitz & her new BF look almost exactly like her mum & dad


Actress Zoe Kravitz and her new boyfriend, singer Twin Shadow, strolled through New York recently looking so much like her parents, Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet (pictured right in March)

President Buhari meets with his former colleagues in the U.S. War college


President Buhari met with some of his former colleagues at the US War college from 1980. More photos after the cut...

John Legend wife Chrissy Teigen shows off her perfect butt in a thong on vacation


The model is currently on vacation with husband John Legend and shared the sexy photo of her in a thong on a boat on her instagram page.

Chris Brown blames the devil for ruining his life


Chris Brown, who is currently having issues in Philippines and Hong Kong, in a recent instagram post, blamed the devil for trying to ruin his life.

Skuki Peeshawn smoky girlfriend


Her name is Busayo Ladapo and she's a model, fashion stylist and style blogger. He shared a photo of her on his instagram, heaping praises on her. More photos after the cut...

Victoria Kimani gets Rihanna kinda hand tattoo


The singer showed off her new ink on her instagram page today. It's similar to the hand tattoo that Rihanna got back in 2013. More photos after the cut...

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

BV COLUMN


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If interested,send your CV to berylokafor@gmail.com.Thanks
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Outrage as mum posts FB photo of 2yr old boy inside her washing machine


A woman shocked friends after she posted a photo of a little boy with Down's syndrome inside a washing machine on Facebook. Courtney Stewart, 21, (pictured above) shared the photo saying the 2 year old boy had climbed into the machine by himself because he has a 'washing obsession', and said she was sharing the photo 'as a laugh'. The child was in her care when the photo was taken.
 

EFCC invites Saraki's wife and YarAdua's daughter over allegations of fraud


According to a breaking news report by Premium Times, wife of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Toyin Saraki and one of the daughters of former President Umaru YarÁdua, Zainab Dakingari have been invited by the EFFC over alleged fraud and money laundering.
 
Mrs Toyin Saraki is being invited by the antigraft agency to answer questions regarding some alleged questionable flow of income into some companies which she has interest in. PT reports that Mrs Saraki is due to appear at EFFC's headquarters on July 28

Buhari to US govt: Provide Nigeria more aid against Boko Haram, 'without strings'


President Buhari this afternoon called on the US government to provide Nigeria with aids against Boko Haram without any strings attached. President Buhari made the call while delivering his speech at the US Institute of Peace. Tweets and video of what he said after the cut...