6 Amazing Beauty Tips For Dark Skinned Ladies...Ladies, step up your make-up!

 Ladies turn to bleaching these days majorly because they think their dark skin is dull! This could be true to an extent if the skin is not well taken care of or make-up is done casually or not at all.

But there are ways to step up your beautiful skin to look just like that model in the magazine (black is beautiful)! Bleaching should be an absolute no

1) Work The Sultry Eye Makeup

A sexy make-up immiediately ransforms your look. Try thesmokey eye in dark blue or if you dare the silver smokey eye look.

2) Glowing Skin

Take good care of your skin, use good beauty products that nourishes the skin, eat healthy fruits and veggies; your skin will be better for it.

3) Eyebrows

We can't stress this enough, ladies tame your eyebrows!

4) Bold Lips

Skip the nude or pastels and go for a vibrant, bold lip! Rock a red lippy and watch how you transform va va voom!

5) Use A Bronzer

Bronzers have a way of giving you a refreshingly clean and shiny finish, rock a bronzer for that smoot, dewy finish

6) Cat Eye

Be daring and rock a cat eye; you can do the exaggerated eyeliner; works perfectly!

Lupita’s Spring Beauty! Lupita Nyong’O Shines In Spring Make-Up Look For Essence Magazine

Hottest girl of the moment, Lupita Nyong’o, appears in the March issue of ESSENCE Magazine. The beautiful actress, who recently made an unforgettable appearance at the NAACP Image Awards in a show stopping Givenchy, charms again in colorful spring beauty looks for Essence Magazine shoot.

Lupita was styled by Celebrity stylist; Nick Nelson in Vera Wang, Katrin Schnabl and Alexandra Mor Jewelry for studio images.

The actress switched between Gold toned and electric blue eyeshadow that was perfected with a coral lipstick which was perfect on her skintone! A refreshing look for the star.

Boko Haram strikes in Adamawa, kills 9, burn down churches, bank

Barely 24 hours after the attack on the Federal Government college in Yobe state where 43 young students were killed, suspected men of the Islamist group yesterday night attacked settlers at Kirchinga, Michika, Shuwari and Shuwa district all in Adamawa state. Several cars, houses, catholic churches, shops and even a First Bank Complex were burnt down.




The men also burnt down 3 catholic churches in Shuwari as well as a seminary school, Saint Joseph Minor Seminary in Shuwa.




The armed men came in nine Toyota Hilux vans, firing guns and throwing explosives. 9 people have so far been confirmed dead, including a staff of Bank of Agriculture. Spokesman of 23rd Armour Brigade, Yola, has confirmed the incident. Nine Toyota Hilux vans? Wow!

National Museum, Lagos

Have You ever been to The National Museum in Lagos? Gemininaija brings to You Beautiful sites of the Wonderful Edifice of the Museum.

Established in 1957, National Museum has great collections in archaeology, ethnography and traditional art.

Located in Onikan, Lagos, National Museum displays contemporary arts and historical monuments.

The main attractions at the museum are the galleries dedicated to brasses from Benin City, Nok Terracottas etc.

Another gallery dedicated to traditional symbols of power contains carved ivory and a royal host of crowns.

The museum houses the bullet-riddled car in which the late General Murtala Mohammed was assassinated in 1976.

This museum also operates a nonprofit crafts centre, which stocks a good range of batik cloth, woodcarvings and textiles at fixed prices.

There’s a fine range of intricately decorated calabashes from across Nigeria. The museum has a small crafts village with woodcarvings and other handicrafts for sale at fixed prices; you might also see a demonstration of adire – cloth-making from Abeokuta.

Benue State – “Food Basket Of The Nation”

Located in north-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Benue State was created out of the old Benue-Plateau State in 1976 with its headquarter is Makurdi. The state is divided into twenty three local government areas which include Ado, Agatu, Apa, Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Gwer-East, Gwer-West, Katsina-Ala, Konshisha, Kwande, Logo, Makurdi, Obi, Ogbadibo, Ohimini, Oju, Okpokwu, Otukpo, Tarka, Ukum, Ushongo Vandeikya.

History

Benue State was created on February 3, 1976 from the former Benue-Plateau State in which the Igala and Bassa people were brought from Kwara State. the desire of the Igala people to rejoin their Kith and Kin led to the creation of Kogi State in 1991 leaving Benue State with its present boundaries. The state derives its name from River Benue, the second largest in the country and the most prominent geographical feature in the state.



People & Culture

With a population of 4,780,389 (2006 census), the state is made of several ethnic groups: Tiv, Idoma, Igede, Etulo, Abakpa, Jukun, Hausa, Akweya and Nyifon. The Tiv are the dominant ethnic group, occupying 14 local government areas, while the Idoma and Igede occupy the remaining nine local government areas. Most of the people are farmers while the inhabitants of the riverine areas engage in fishing as their primary occupation. The people of the state are famous for their cheerful and hospitable disposition as well as rich cultural heritage.




Occupying a land mass of 32,518sqkm, Benue State lies within the lower river Benue in the middle belt region of Nigeria. Its geographic coordinates are longitude 7° 47’ and 10° 0’ East. Latitude 6° 25’ and 8° 8’ North; and shares boundaries with five other states namely: Nassarawa to the north, Taraba to the east, Cross-River to the south, Enugu to the south-west and Kogi to the west. The state also shares a common boundary with the Republic of Cameroun on the south-east.

Weather/Climate

Benue State has a tropical subhumid climate, with two distinct seasons which are wet season and dry season. The wet season lasts for seven months is between April and October, while the dry season comes between November and March. Temperatures are generally very high during the day, particularly in March and April. Along the river valleys, these high temperatures plus high relative humidities produce inclement/debilitating weather conditions. Makurdi, the state capital, for example, records average maximum and minimum daily temperatures of 35°C and 21°C in summer and 37°C and 16°C in winter, respectively.



Cities & Towns

Other important cities and towns include Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-ala, Vandeikya, Obi, Okpokwu, and Ogbadibo.

Janet Jackson Could Get Billions After Divorce

Rumour has it that music legend Janet Jacksoncould be one foot out of her marriage to billionaire businessman, Wissam Al Mana after just a year together. The singer reportedly confided to close friends and her mother,Katherine Jackson on how miserable her marriage is and she’s planning on earning billions post-separation.

According to Euroweb, "Janet Jackson’s marriage to super-wealthy Arab businessmanAl Mana has collapsed, and a source says bitter divorce battle over his billion dollar fortune could be about to explode …"

Reports claim the singer has been unhappy for the most part of her nuptials and she’s begun calling friends at all hours crying and saying how miserable she is. The That’s The Way Love Goes crooner might be challenging the prenup, according to reports, and could possibly demand a flat lump of cash payout as she takes off.

It will be recounted that this could be the end of her third marriage. Before Wissam Al Mana (39), who Janet (47) wed in 2012, she was previously married to Réne Elizondo from 1991-2000 and James DeBarge from 1984-1985.

However, still doing business, Janet has reportedly put up her three-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom unit New York City apartment on the 34th floor of Columbus Circle’s Trump International Tower for $35,000 a month! That’s no rumour! The building is famous for its exquisite furnitures and its sweeping views of the famousCentral Park. If you want it see photos at Curbed New York.

But what do you guys think of this alleged divorce move by Janet Jackson – just after a year and knowing fully well her boo is a billionaire, now she needs compensation!!!??? Was it all about the mulla?

Why We Hate 2face Idibia

Here’s how to live happily ever after, according to Annie Macaulay’s Book of fairy tale Reality; You get pregnant for your first lover who has got potentials to be the duke of Nigerian music. He breaks your heart, leaves you, and gets other ladies pregnant. A thousand lovers and 5 illegitimate kids later, he becomes a star, and you suck up back to him, remind him of how lovely he is, and then you marry.

Last week, we had a media circus over 2face. Or more rightly, 2face’s ding-dong. Turns out a story gets leaked to the media that our celebrated African prince had found a way to inseminate his pretty account officer, Teniola, and get her all jumpy with a baby in her womb. Kudos, 2baba!

2face impregnating another lady is headline news. It’s like a hat-trick and a sexy blow-job from Lupita Nyong'O, all rolled into one news package…with 2face smiling sweetly on the can. Imagine that. Yes, imagine that.

And contrary to what many feel, calling all of us (yes, Pulse.ng included) 2face haters, I can categorically state that Nigerians are wrong. We love 2face. We’re 2face groupies. If we’re left alone, we’ll make him divorce his wife, and come make babies with us all. We love the man. But when this story came out (God bless Icon Magazine), we just had to give it a good shot. Irrespective of our love for 2face, a story like that will increase our numbers. Our numbers will attract investors and advertisements, and adverts mean we’ll be richer! It’s hard to argue against making some more money….legally. That’s the truth. We didn’t create a lie; we simply amplified a ‘yet-to-be-confirmed’ story. So it’s nothing personal, 2face, it’s just business.

And as for Annie Macaulay Idibia, who is the real victim of all of this, I, Joey Akan, can’t help but feel sad for the lady. All she wants is a good home, with a good wealthy husband, and smart kids to love her silly. But when you get married to a proven playboy with 6 kids from 3 mothers, you’ll get the sick feeling that Annie might have looked in the wrong place for marital fulfillment. 2face might be innocent of this claim, but it’s hard to give him the benefit of doubt, seeing how ‘busy’ his past has been. Stories like this will be a recurrence in their fairytale marriage. And living happily ever-after will forever be a mirage for her.

Emmy Collins Attacks Tonto Dikeh

Nigerian/Dutch designer and social critic, Emmy Collins, has now created wave of followers for himself, no thanks to his stinging, funny and sarcastic attack on many Nigerian celebrities, journalists, bloggers, politicians, men of God and just about anyone he deems fit.

In fact, he is gradually becoming a delight to look out for every week when he drops his much anticipated Diary by Emmy Collins as he is bound to stick it into someone.

After taking on the likes Mercy Johnson, Linda Ikeji, Rev. Chris Okotie and Bishop David Oyedepo, he has turned his attention to controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, yet again, calling her an ugly babe with no sex appeal whatsoever. Spicing it up with local pidgin, this is what Emmy Collins said ofTonto:

“This ode chic thinks this is sexy, abi? Well, I guess I might have lost touch with what most people deem as sexy these days.

“That tongue makes me wanna say, “nne ijiji ga ebekpu gi na ọnụ o” (Ọmọ, fly go enter your mouth o).

“May I ask whether this is as off-putting to you guys as it is to me?

“My exact words to any chic that sticks out her tongue to me in this manner will be “kam biakwa nne” and she will never see my tail-light again; yuck.”

I am sure Poko will not let this one fly without a reply. We are in for a round of exchanges!

GN exclusive

Elijah Oyelade is a music director of Dunamis International Gospel center, Abuja. He is a man filled with an overwhelming presence of God. He has a great passion for the Gospel music and uses it to reach out to the broken hearted, the lost souls, the backslided and most of all, to everybody out there. He strongly believes that with God, all is possible, and through music, we will get there because worship is God’s last count for the last days. Our entertainment Correspondent cornered him in the middle of his busy schedules where he is doing what he knows best, music ministrations of course and had this breathtaking interview.

Excerpts



Can I meet you?



My name is Pastor Elijah Oyelade. I am the music Director of Dunamis International Gospel Centre.



How has it been since you gave your life to God?



I got born again in 1986 and I rededicated my life in 1994, precisely in December and since then I have been in the lord and it has been glory to glory. It is a beautiful experience.



How did you get your inspiration of sing gospel music?



One of the things I have come to realize is that God is passionate about relationship. He desires relationships. To me, I believe that Christianity is all about relationship with God, for me I am in cordial relationship with God. Many times in my life, it may be at the middle of anything I am doing, it just comes. This thing about inspiration is beyond profession, it may be in my private time, i always sing a song anytime I am in the spirit.



Many people are touched with your music ministrations, what is the magic?



God is the magic. I give Him all the glory. People have come to me and ask me what makes my song this impactful and a blessing to as many that listens to them but I say there is nothing special but God. It is just about relationship with God and I know that I love the lord and His presence is with me too. S o when I sing a song, the presence of God is communicated through the song to the the people. One of the things I tell people is that when you sing a song, you are not just a singer but also a pastor,you also communicate through the song. Pastors communicate through the word but a music minister’s is through the song. Whatever concentration or spiritual exercise that you pass through will as well go through, which also commands same aunction and power. Idont see myself as a mere singer, I am a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, through songs and the word also.



What do you have to say about gospel musical artists, are all of them led by the spirit?



You see, music is an Art and a lot of people sing, so many talented to sing. There are various types of singers but here, I am particular about gospel music, I am not saying that all are called by God to sing but I am saying that anybody who can sing, should sing for God. I f you have got some talents of singing, you should sing unto the lord because He alone gives talents. What we see now is that a lot of people focus more on entertainment/music. This is a passion I have, that is music. If you want entertainment, we have got it everywhere, so you don’t have to be a Christian to entertain because the bible said that the gospel of Lord Jesus Christ is not just the word but also the power. St Paul the Apostle said he is not ashamed of the gospel of the lord Jesus Christ, but it is the power of God unto salvation. So I believe that every gospel singer should communicate the depth of God’s power to the listeners and not just entertainment. I am not saying that entertainment is wrong but that it is already there. So the passion of every gospel singer should be how much power of God you can communicate through music. I am really grateful to God for his grace and faithfulness on what this work is doing. Someone sent me a text message and told me that someone was playing this song in a mechanic workshop and suddenly fell under a strong and overwhelming anointing and power of God, the person came out of the car and started speaking in tongues, broke out in the spirit and people gathered around. Another person was also listening to the song and began to prophecy, THESE ARE ALL WHAT GOSPEL MUSIC SHOULD DO, COMMUNICATE God’s power to those who hear them.



Can you talk about your new Album called, Show us your glory?



Yes, actually it is a passion and a vision. The vision is to help the music material that will be evangelistic tool in the hand of God to reach out to everyone around the world. I want to see a situation whereby the music will be a combination of word and music that becomes a tool in the hand of God to reach nations. Music on its own has power to reach the souls of men. We talk about anointed music that can go deep down into the spirit of man and accomplish the change that God desires of His people. It is a passion and when you look at all the song’s line up, it’s a deliberate because it is a progression of worship that climaxed, until you get into the very depth of worship. In a vision, I see this Album communicating the presence of Jesus Christ to everyone that listens to them. Overwhelming their word, yes I said there word, until their world becomes Jesus word. I call this ALBUM Jesus Christ Project; it is in the sense that it is an enforcement of the kingdom of God. Anywhere it is played, it quickens the spirit of Jesus to enforce the presence of God.



As a gospel artist, where do you see yourself in a couple of years from now?



It has been my vision for years back, that through music and word of God, I am going to reach out the nations of the world with the presence of God. The presence of God is what we need in our generation and I believe music is one of the tools, in fact this is the last days and the last count of God is worship and God is going to use instrument of worship to reach out to nations of the world and I believe that I am positioned by the privilege of God to fulfill this passion of God, to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and in worship through the nations of the world, I believe God that very soon I will be recording with great gospel musical artists in the likes of Don Moen, Integrity Music and God will make it come to pass.



How do you combine music with your family?



I am blessed! I thank God, you see one of the sweet things that happens to a man is to be united with a woman, who is like-minded, my wife is also passionate about music, she sings also and has been a great support to the ministry and I appreciate God for her. Music and family is a beautiful thing, we just flow and we all swim in the same vision.



How do you unwind?



Well, I really will not say that I have much time to engage in extra-curricular activities I remember I have been promising my little girl that am going to take her out but I have not fulfill that promise I take break too, anytime I am free, I am always at home with my family.



Any advice for up coming musical gospel artists



I believe that anyone who had a vision of reaching out to people in the realm of music should stay with God. I see a lot of people not ready and rush out to do songs that are deep inspiring, deep lyrics, gospels content of a song is very important, the songs should also be deep in the word of God.



A word for your fans





They should always believe in the word through my music I will never let them down.

Stakeholders applaud creative industry initiatives

A participant in the last capacity building workshop for Nigerian creative industry Mr Ikem Arems has commended the organizers for updating Nigerians in the industry. He made the commendation yesterday in Abuja during interviews with journalists.  He urged film producers in the country to demonstrate resilience in their efforts to promote the creative industry. 

The interview was aftermath of a capacity building workshop, organized by the corporation last year to explore the benefits of the event to enhance film production in the country. He said that the five-day workshop, tagged ``SHOOT”, would provide the basis for world class standard in digital film production.

The 2013 edition of SHOOT, which took place in October 28 at the National Film Institute Jos was designed to grow indigenous participation in the industry. An array of international resource persons used  to train the participants brought quality components of high definition film and television production.

It also stressed that the choice of   Plateau as a venue for the programme was because of the infrastructure in the state, adding that it was critical to the development of both the film and tourism industry.

The resource persons available for the workshops were: James Castello for advanced digital cinematography; Dennis Mercier for advanced digital sound production and Eyal Shaphyr for high definition production management for film and television.

Others are George Bartsch for digital editing for film and television, Philip Hoffmann for modern distribution and marketing strategies of film and Sylvie Bringas for contemporary animation for film and television.  It is believed that Nigerian creative industry has the potentials to contribute significantly to the gross domestic growth if well harnessed. 

Jonathan Appoints Zenith Bank Chief As New CBN Governor

President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Godwin Emefiele, who is the managing director of Zenith Bank, as the new governor of Central Bank.


Mr. Jonathan submitted Mr. Emefiele’s name to the Senate for confirmation Thursday hours after he announced the suspension of Sanusi Lamido as the CBN governor.


The CBN’s deputy governor, Sarah Alade, was named early Thursday as acting governor of the bank.


Mr. Jonathan said if confirmed by the senate, Mr. Emefiele will take over fully as the substantive governor in place of Mr. Sanusi whose tenure elaspes in June 2014.


The president also nominated Adelabu Adebayo as the deputy governor of the bank. Mr. Adebayo is current an executive director at First Bank. He will succeed Tunde Lemo who retired as Deputy Governor of the regulatory bank in late 2013.

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See What Angered Nasir El-Rufai Says About Sanusi's Suspension

In his reaction to the suspension of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nasir El-Rufai called this action "the height of desperation and impunity".
Just several hours ago Goodluck Jonathan's decision was informed through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati. CBN governor removal was said to be because of "recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the administration’s vision of a Central Bank propelled by the core values of focused economic management, prudence, transparency and financial discipline."
In the opinion of El-Rufai, Sanusi's removal and his replacement with Dr Sarah Alade is the height of desperation and impunity.
The official angered by the President's move took to his Twitter page to express his point of view:
"When a government is desperate to protect the most corrupt in its midst, the first target is the truth and bearers of the truth. This is the height of desperation and impunity."

BREAKING NEWS: Jonathan Suspends CBN Governor Sanusi, Appoints New Acting Governor

President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate suspension of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from the office of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

He also ordered that Sanusi should hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor until the conclusion of on-going investigations into breaches of enabling laws, due process and mandate of the CBN.

Rueben Abati, the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity who announced this said investigations showed that Sanusi's tenure has been characterized by various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the core values of CBN.

According to Abati, Jonathan was worried over the far-reaching irregularities under Sanusi's watch as CBN governor and had to order his immediate suspension.

Karen Igho Is Now Cancer Free

Karen Igho, the Nigerian actress, singer, model and former Big Brother Africa winner, has cause to give thanks to God as she is now free of the deadly cancer which had threatened to cut short her life late last year.


Karen who took ill towards the end of 2013, had to be flown to the United Kingdom to undergo treatment for the illness,took to her Twitter account a few minutes ago to say that she is now free from cancer.


She also used to opportunity to give glory to God for giving her another chance at life, and thank Nigerians for praying for her speedy recovery.


Thank God for her recovery!

Poppy Love; Kylie Jenner And Jaden Smith Fuel Dating Rumours

The youngest in the Kardashian household,Kylie Jenner is getting tired of laying to everyone that actor Jaden Smith is just herbest guy friend. She was spotted hugging andalmost kissing the lad in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon.


Kylie had pledged that Jaden is not her boyfriend but after observing her body language over the weekend, it seems there might be a lot more to it. Both young stars were engaged in some serious PDA while Will Smith’s youngest son appeared very delighted.


The 16 year old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and the Karate Kid were certainly all over each other as they hung out with other friends. Kylie recently admitted she won’t mind getting into a relationship with a romantic boyfriend in one of her TV show episodes.

Sweet love Flavour Is The Man For Dillish

In the past few weeks, a lot has been happening in the lives ofNigerian born Highlife musician and Glo Brand Ambassador, Chinedu Okoli, (Flavour), and winner of BigBrother The Chase Winner, Dillish Mathews.

The happenings set a lot of tongues wagging, but we have gleaned from very authoritative sources that the two entertainers have allegedly found love and are very happy in each other’s arms.

A source in Flavour’s camp has it that the ‘Baby Okwu’crooner, is hopelessly in love with the beautiful Dillish and is not afraid to let everyone know about it.

Flavour is said to have been angling for Dillish even before the ‘Ikworikwo’ video they shot together and the attention he has been showering on her could be the reason she broke up with her ex-boyfriend, Stephen, who has not been showing her serious attention – something every woman craves for.

Dillish on her part, has been coming into Nigeria to be with her man at every given opportunity as well as partake in one project or the other, a move that has cemented her in Flavour’s mind. The handsome singer, on his part, has been playing the perfect gentleman for the heartbroken Dillish and they are said to have been keeping each other company as their emotions have been flying everywhere. Flavour even made a song he dedicated to her titled ‘I’m For Real.’

The source also say that Dillish has trust issues and that was why Flavour posted a picture of them having dinner on his Instagram page for the world to see his new found love and tagged the photo ‘Dinner with Mama.’

Dillish has also deleted all photos of Stephen from herInstagram as she does not want anything to hurt her relationship with Flavour.

How far this will go, only time will tell.

'Yes, I’m Pregnant For Tuface Idibia' - Lagos Female Banker Teniola Finally Opens Up

While Tuface Idibia and his wife Annie are trying hard to deny the story that he has put his account officer in the family way, the lady has finally broken her silence, revealing all that happened between she and Tuface.




Her name is Teniola and she is a big girl in one of the top banks in Lagos. She said 2face has been enjoying her secretly for sometime now until the "rough play" resulted in pregnancy and he started asking her to go in for an abortion but she refused. She said the story was leaked to the media so as to protect her life.




She decided to speak after Annie tried to defend Tuface. In the words of Teniola:




"My name is Teniola. Please I want my privacy kept secret. I just want to respond to Tuface’s denial of my pregnancy. I‘m 3.5 month pregnant for him and he is fully aware of it. His recent denial is to appease his wife and I understand that...

"Note, I didn’t receive any money from the magazine that published my story. My elder sister took my story there to draw public attention incase something bad happen to me. And I’m not really happy about it. Please I want privacy for myself and my unborn child."

In his earlier reaction, Tuface had claimed that the story is false and that if he impregnated any lady he would be the first to tell the media. On her part, Annie Idibia said those who wrote it want to spoil her happiness.




But now that Teniola has finally come out to speak by herself, it's believed that Tuface may decide go and do the honourable thing then keep quiet and take care of his unborn baby mama as the price of his enjoyment".




Teniola said she is not for trouble but that Tuface should know that séx without condom leads to pregnancy.

How Tiwa Savage Assaulted Police,May be Prosecuted.

Mavin Records artiste, Tiwa Savage, has been quizzed by the police for allegedly humiliating a policeman who apprehended her for violating some provisions of the Lagos state traffic laws.

Savage often referred to as Mavin First Lady, was said to have engaged a policeman who flagged her down for flouting traffic rules in front of Eko Hotels and Suites Victoria Island, on Saturday.

Savage who was recently signed a brand ambassador deal with Forte, allegedly came down from the vehicle she was riding in and confronted the policeman on duty who arrested her.

During the ensuing argument with the cop, Savage who was infuriated by the development was said to have angrily removed the cap of the policeman in a bid to get back at him.

The first African female PEPSI ambassador was reportedly whisked away to the Victoria Island Police Division, for daring to humiliate and assault the policeman.

D'Banj Dreams Private Jet

Nigeria’s most busy and richest musicians, Dapo Oyebanjo,the one we all know as D’Banj, has dreams of acquiring a private jet to enable him move around easily, as well as meeting up with important appointments.

The ‘Koko Master’ who was trapped in South Africa and could not attend yesterday’s wedding of Peter Okoye and LolaOmotayo, hinted via his Twitter handle that if he had a private jet, he would not miss the wedding of his buddy.

He lamented that if he had had a private jet, he would have made the trip to Nigeria from South Africa, where he performed onSaturday. According to D'Banj, “this is the time I really wished I had that jet. I swear, whosoever said it, (having a private jet), was a luxury, lied. It’s a necessity and God go do am (God will do it).”

President Jonathan consoles family of late Balat

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 President Goodluck Jonathan received with great shock and sorrow this afternoon, news of the sudden

death of Senator Isaiah Balat, the Special Adviser (Special Duties) to Vice President Namadi Sambo.

On behalf of himself and the Federal Government, President extends sincere condolences to the Vice President, his staff and all others who had the pleasure of working with Senator Balat at the Presidential Villa.

The President also condoles Senator Balat's wife, children and relatives as well as his kinsmen, people of Kaduna State and supporters whose interests he capably represented and defended throughout his political career.

He joins them in mourning the very affable political leader who will be remembered for serving meritoriously as a Senator and Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The President prays that God Almighty will receive the soul of Senator Balat whom he had the pleasure of working with at close quarters in the Presidential Villa over the past three years and grant him eternal rest.

2face Idibia, wife take a swipe at cheating tale

Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia and her hubby, Tuface Idibia have taken a swipe at reports alleging the pop singer cheated on his wife, thus expecting a baby outside wedlock.

While Tuface utterly denied and mocked the allegation, Annie didn’t spare those spreading the tale on Twitter as well as the magazine that broke the news.

2face said through his twitter handle, @2faceidibia posted several tweets: ‘Everybody make una see fake blog @Africancelebspy with fake news trying 2soil my reputation. God go judge una” he posted. 

His wife, Annie Macaulay Idibia also took a swipe at the Africancelebspy where the story originated from: “hope u ve gotn al d traffic needed 4ur blog? Thr’s no diff b/w u n dumb icon mag! Evil ple tryn 2 take d suga out of our tea.”

The blog had recently published that 2face had added to his list of babymamas.  

The singer, according to the report, allegedly impregnated a female banker named Teniola.

Teniola was said to be the account officer of 2face Idibia’s bank account for a long time and a graduate of University of Lagos who hails from Ekiti.

Depp gets recognised for acting prowess

Renowned for his acts in the movie, ‘Pirates of the Carribean,’ Johnny Depp has added another award to his line of awards. The actor received the first ever distinguished artisan award for his work in films like ‘Edward Scissorhands,’ ‘’Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ In an awards season that seems to have a ceremony for every facet of filmmaking, the Make-up and Hair Stylists Guild awards returned after a 10-year hiatus with an award for Johnny Depp. Depp’s honour was presented by his long-time collaborator and makeup artist Joel Harlow, who is nominated for an Academy Award this year for makeup in “The Lone Ranger.” Depp also starred in the film. “This is a great honor, but glancing up at the screen I realize what a ridiculous thing I’ve done,” joked Depp while accepting his trophy after clips of his work were shown at Paramount Studios theatre on Saturday evening. “I mean seriously, why do they still give me jobs?” he added. “I’ve done a lot of things...I should probably apologize for a few, but I won’t.” Praising the work of the makeup artists who’ve helped him “find the root of each character,” the soft-spoken actor said he liked when his face was molded in “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” “I found, oddly, that I liked being encased in all of that stuff,” he said. “I try something different each time as an actor with the amazing help of makeup artists who have made my whole career.” Resembling the boozy party that is the Golden Globes rather than the formal Oscars, the makeup and hair stylists awards, which honors the best in the business from film to television, was a reunion for the behind-the-scenes artists. Squeals echoed throughout the auditorium as artists with multi-colored hair and thick cat-eye style makeup hugged and kissed. “It’s our circle or little family’s time to celebrate,” said Harlow prior to the ceremony. There to present the award for best contemporary hair styling to the stylists for “Lee Daniels’ the Butler,” best supporting actress Oscar nominee June Squibb called the green lighting “wild.” Turns out she loves the color. She’s even asked Tadashi Shoji to make her a green dress for Oscar night. “I’ve seen a sketch and it’s wonderful!” she added. Some of the evening’s other awards went to Oscar nominees “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” for best special makeup effects and “Dallas Buyers Club” for best period and/or character makeup, while best contemporary hair styling in a television series went to “The Voice.” Makeup artist Dick 

Smith and hairstylist Gail Ryan received lifetime achievement awards. Jane Lynch, Ed Asner, Johnny Knoxville, Nicollette Sheridan and Melissa Leo were among the presenters at the charming awards show that even included the engagement of a gay couple. “Just have fun, that’s all this is about,” said Sue Cabral-Ebert, president of the Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild. “It’s not brain surgery.” “You should see the electrical staff’s awards,” joked Arnold. “It’s madness!”.

British-born Nigerian actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor wins Best Actor award

British born Nigerian actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor has won the 2013 “Best Actor” at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, BAFTA, for his role as Solomon Northup in the movie, “12 Years a Slave”.

He beat fellow nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, who played Jordan Belfort in `The Wolf of Wall Street’, Christian Bale in `American Hustle’, Bruce Dern in `Nebraska’ and Tom Hanks in `Philomena’.

In the movie, directed by Steve McQueen, Ejiofor, 36, played the role of a Blackman who was kidnapped and sold into the American South slave trade in 1841.

While receiving the award on Sunday night in London, Ejiofor expressed appreciation to the organisers of BAFTA and also paid tribute to the director of the movie.

“You really brought us all through it; you had the real vision to tell this remarkable story, the extraordinary life that he had, and to tell this story in a way to make it of such value, of such worth to all who were there.

“Thank you for this, it is yours. I’m going to keep it, but it’s yours,” Ejiofor told McQueen.

In the same vein, Somalia-born Barkhad Abdi won the “Best Supporting Actor” for his role as a Somalian pirate in “Captain Phillips”.

Abdi, who is a newcomer in the entertainment industry, thanked his co- star Mr Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass, t he Director of the movie, saying that the duo “helped with whatever obstacle I faced, they believed in me, before I believed in myself”.

Ejiofor, Abdi and Lupita Nyongo, an upcoming Kenya-born actress, have been nominated for Best Actor, Supporting Actor and Actress respectively for the March 2 Oscar awards in the U.S.

Benue assembly gets new minority leader

The Benue House of Assembly on Wednesday got a new Minority Leader, Mr Benjamin Adanyi, representing Makurdi South constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress. Adanyi was before his elevation the Chairman, Committee on Culture and Tourism. The Speaker, Mr Terhile Ayua, stated that Adanyi’s elevation became possible due to the vacuum created by a Supreme Court’s ruling. However, Mr Ianna Jato, (Katsina-Ala East), objected to the method used in Adanyi’s appointment, saying it breached the House’s Standing Rules. He said according to Order six of the Standing Rules, it is the duty of members to elect or choose their leaders. Responding, the Minority Whip, Mr Terkimbi Ikyange, appealed to his colleagues to accept Adanyi’s appointment irrespective of the fact that the letter did not capture the views of APC members as was resolved in one of their meetings. Ikyange pointed out that they had met and decided to elect Adanyi as their minority leader and they communicated their decision to the party. ”It was a unanimous decision that was taken by all members of the party in the assembly; it is not the decision of the party. ”Though the process is faulty, it should be viewed as our collective decision,” he said. The former minority leader, Mr Adugu Gbileve, was on January 31 ordered by the Supreme Court to vacate his position.

New Resort Royal Senchi Opens in Ghana

We are excited to introduce the first Four Star Resort in the Eastern Region of Ghana, The Royal Senchi Resort Hotel, set in the historic kingdom of Akwamu, The Royal Senchi Resort Hotel is situated on the west bank of the Volta River overlooking the eco-island known locally as Denkyenyam. The Royal Senchi, built in 2011, is a luxury hotel infused with the serenity of the Volta Lake complemented by the highest standards of hospitality services. With more than 80 rooms and suites, it has been designed to blend into the appealing, balmy environment of the Senchi River and the surrounding rich forestry. Its location is distant from the hectic city life, yet near enough for easy commuting.

The concept of the hotel is to offer a destination that fuses into the relaxed nature of the environment whilst providing hospitality standards that befit a four star establishment. Its colours, the architectural curves, as well as the shapes of the buildings lend to the ‘nature look’ and feel of the entire property. The Royal Senchi is only one and a half hours drive from the capital, Accra, or Ho, or Koforidua; and ten minutes drive to the famous Akosombo Dam and Lake Volta.

Flavor visits former school

Flavour is keeping in touch with his Alma mater.

As part of his plans for his Flavour Foundation, the Nigerian music star visited his secondary school – CIC Enugu.

The “Ikwokrikwo” singer also wore the school’s uniform; a white shirt, and blue pants. A fan of his in the school, wrote him a sweet letter calling him the best musician in Nigeria.

Enjoy a fishing trip on Lake Victoria this festive season

Have a get away on the cool waters of the 2nd largest lake in the world; Lake Victoria. Take a fishing trip and try your luck at catching a Nile Perch.

We have a wide range of fishing methods although trolling has been the most popular.

All our boats have experienced and trained skippers for every trip.  Fishing boats are equipped with fishing equipment, GPS, rain suits and an icebox to keep your drinks cold. All fishing equipment are available for your use however, if you prefer to bring your own, you are welcome to do so. Our policy is ‘catch and release’.

VALENTINE'S DAY; LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Romance is in the air. Chocolate hearts, roses, and greeting cards are

everywhere. If you really want to be romantic, ignore all of these commercial products this Valentine's Day. Buying a card or some candy from the store only shows that you're doing what's expected. Going the extra mile to be creative shows that you really care. If you want to really be romantic take the time to find out what is special and meaningful to her. That gesture will be worth more than the biggest chocolate heart.

Keshi explains Agbim drop

Lagos - Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi, has given reasons for leaving out unattached goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim for the international friendly match against Mexico in Atlanta on March 5.

Keshi left out Agbim from a list of 23 players named for the friendly.

The 52-year-old Nigerian manager explained from the United States of America (USA), where he is at present on holidays with his family, that he dropped Agbim since the African champions will play just one international game next month.

"I don't think there is need to start raising issues on players left out of the friendly match against Mexico or those named in the team for the game. It is just a test game to see a few new players and those who we have not seen in a long while. So leaving out Chigozie Agbim and a few other players is no big deal," he said.

Ice Prince opens up on Clarence Peters controversial video

Lagos - In a recent television interview rapper Ice Prince says he asked Clarence Peters to use the concepts from US rap group Slaughterhouse “My Life” to shoot his “VIP” video.

Ice Prince said that Clarence Peters did not do anything wrong, he added that he was the one that suggested the idea of using footage from the American group’s video for his own.

The “Aboki” rapper said that he was satisfied with what Clarence Peters did with the video.

The Ace Comedian Has a Word for Men of God

Nigeria’s number one comedian, Ali Baba, (in case you did not know, his real name is Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere), in his usual frank and honest way, has sent a real thought-provoking message to Nigerian men of God as well as worshippers via his Twitter.

The humour merchant is not about jokes but mirroring the sincere thoughts of many Nigerians who keep reeling in poverty while their religious leaders roll in affluence, and opulence, acquiring state of the art cars and gadgets and private jets, while junketing all over the world in the name of evangelization.

Ali Baba took time to tell the Pastors, General Overseers of churches and the billionaires that attend the churches the gospel truth.

Check Out AY's Multimillion Naira Non-smoking Night Club In Lekki

Comedy genius Ayo Makun popularly known as AY has unveiled plans to build a multimillion Naira premium Night club at Ommission Emporium, Plot 16 Block 46, Bisola Durosimi-Etti Drive, Lekki Phase1 in the heart of lekki Lagos.

He is planning to open the night club on Friday, April 18 through Sunday April 20, 2014.

It’s a strictly non-smoking Nightclub, set up to be the entertainment home and official recreation centre for moguls, superstars, leading lights, and ‘Most Valuable Players’ of all walks of life, residents in Lagos, in other parts of Nigeria, and in other parts of the World.

Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde turns 36 today.

The star actress who is also a singer was born on the 7th of February 1978.

The beautiful 'Omo Sexy' as she's also called started her movie career in 1995 and has since gone on to feature in over 300 movies.

She is married to Captain Matthew Ekeinde and they have four children together.

The award winning actress who also has her own TV show ' The Real Me' was listed among 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Kate Middleton, recently signed a new 'multi-million naira' deal with a cosmetics company, Ghandour cosmetics ltd.



Omotola who is involved in humanitarian services is an ambassador for the United Nations and an activist with Amnesty International.

'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Host, Frank Edoho's Wife Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Who Wants to be a Millionaire' host, Frank Edoho's heavily pregnant wife, Sandra Onyenaucheya who is currently in the United states for the birth of their child shared recent photos of herself rocking her baby bump. There are reports that Sandra Onyenaucheya who celebrated her baby shower some weeks back already has a son but not for Frank.

The TV host, Frank recently got married to his new wife, Sandra Onyenaucheya after parting ways with his ex-wife, Katherine Obiang who is also a TV personality/Radio presenter due to irreconcilable differences.

Frank and his ex-wife, Katherine Obiang who were marriage for 7 years before they went their separate ways have three together.

Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Expecting 2nd Kid?

Award winning singer Alicia Keys and Producer husband Swizz Beatz might be expecting a second kid after she allegedly showed off a bump during The Beatles' 50th Anniversary concert, where she performed 'Let It Be' with John Legend.

Tambuwal absent as Jonathan ushers Bafarawa into PDP

A notable absentee at the rally by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State on Saturday where President Goodluck Jonathan received former governor of the state, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) back into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was the speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal.

Tambuwal, an Sokoto State , was conspicuously absent at an event held in the state, which drew notable office holders and party leaders in the PDP fold from across the country.

The speaker, despite his recent assurances that he would remain  in the PDP, is closely associated with the leaders of the APC and is seen as one of those waiting on the wings to defect to the opposition party.

It will be recalled that the same speaker openly attended and received the Governor of the state when he was suspended by the party last year.

. President Jonathan, while speaking at the event,  announced that the party would kick-start its nationwide rallies next week to bring home to Nigerians the successes of the administration, urging the people of Sokoto State to ignore 'the lies' that they were being told by the opposition.

Prominent party leaders that attended the rally include Vice-President Namadi Sambo, Senate President David Mark, PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu; and many PDP state governors, ministers and chieftains of the party.

Jonathan said, 'We want to use Sokoto as an example to show all others that PDP is still the major party in this country. We are going round after this rally in Sokoto state. Next Saturday, we will be going to Imo State. The other week, we will go to Kano State. We may also go to other states, but the national committee is also working out our zone rallies.

'We want to go round the country, all the zones and to tell Nigerians that PDP is still the number one party. And we want to do this before we start election because from the middle of this year, people will begin to become aspirants, because PDP has not turned to anybody,' he said.

In his address, Sambo commended Bafarawa for his bold initiative in joining the PDP with his large followers.

Senate President Mark called on those wishing to join the party to do so promptly in order not to be caught napping, saying that 'the umbrella will soon be filled up; those wishing to join should better do so on time.'

Bafawara assured the PDP leaders that with him in the state, the state would be delivered to the ruling party.

Samsung, Easy Taxi offer free valentine ride to customers

Samsung Nigeria has collaborated with the taxi hailing app service, Easy Taxi, to give customers free taxi rides on February 14 and 15, 2014. The taxi service, which was set-up barely six months ago, has risen to provide the safest means of transportation for Lagosians with plans to expand to other states within the forthcoming year.

According to Bankole Cardoso, managing director, Easy Taxi, 'the brand Easy Taxi is passionate about providing the safest, fastest and most convenient taxi service to Nigerians and has put in place several customer interactive measures to ensure this is achieved. The Easy Taxi Samsung Free Day as the campaign is called is a targeted partnership with Samsung to boost customer service and appreciate our users.'

The strategic partnership with Samsung will allow users of Samsung devices request a taxi within Lagos for free between 9pm on February 14, to 9pm on February 15, 2014.

The campaign is to be rounded off with an exclusive evening with Nigerian RnB superstar Banky W for fans to engage, network and socialise.

Easy Taxi is a taxi hailing service that operates with the use of a mobile app to connect independent drivers registered to the Easy Taxi network with passengers in a smooth, easy and safe way. Easy Taxi began operations in Nigeria in July 2013.