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Sunday, 30 June 2013
BBA Eviction: Bolt and Maria out of The Chase
Bolt and Maria were the weakest link this week, they are out of The Chase and heading home. Bolt followed shortly after his lady love Betty, who was Evicted in Week 4 while Maria didn’t even know she was replaced and up for Eviction. Ouch!
Maria, who has never been under the Nomination knife was replaced by Diamond HoH Nando earlier this week, saving his own head. You could see that Maria was shocked but like a true lady she carried herself with confidence and poise.
Big man Bolt, was as stunned but he probably saw this Eviction coming considering that he had dodged it at least three times thanks to Betty and Melvin. Seems like Bolt’s luck has now run out and the Housemates will have to do without their resident bully.
But it’s like Nando had said in his Diary Session, that when a fellow Chasemate is Evicted it only hurts for all of five minutes, they talk about how much of a shock it was and then life goes on. The same will be done for both Maria and Bolt. Life will definitely go on.
Maria, who has never been under the Nomination knife was replaced by Diamond HoH Nando earlier this week, saving his own head. You could see that Maria was shocked but like a true lady she carried herself with confidence and poise.
Big man Bolt, was as stunned but he probably saw this Eviction coming considering that he had dodged it at least three times thanks to Betty and Melvin. Seems like Bolt’s luck has now run out and the Housemates will have to do without their resident bully.
But it’s like Nando had said in his Diary Session, that when a fellow Chasemate is Evicted it only hurts for all of five minutes, they talk about how much of a shock it was and then life goes on. The same will be done for both Maria and Bolt. Life will definitely go on.
Tyre failure wrecks Hamilton’s hopes at British Grand Prix
Sudden tire failure wrecked Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a home British Grand Prix victory on Sunday after the Mercedes driver had led from pole position.
Formula One's 2008 world champion led from the start but suffered a dramatic failure on lap eight when his left rear tyre suddenly deflated on the Wellington Straight at Silverstone.
The Briton struggled back to the pits on three wheels and a rim, with the remains of the tyre carcass flailing around, before he could pit in 18th place and resume in 21st.
Formula One's 2008 world champion led from the start but suffered a dramatic failure on lap eight when his left rear tyre suddenly deflated on the Wellington Straight at Silverstone.
The Briton struggled back to the pits on three wheels and a rim, with the remains of the tyre carcass flailing around, before he could pit in 18th place and resume in 21st.
I Would Have Died - Eminem Talks about Drug Usage in the past
In a new documentary How to Make Money Selling Drugs (produced by former "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier). Eminem is opening up about his scary drug abuse, revealing that he almost died during one overdose.
"Once I took my first Vicodin, it was like this feeling of, 'Ahhhhh,' like everything was not only mellow, but I didn't feel any pain," he says in a clip from the film posted on YouTube. "It just kinda numbed things. I don't remember when exactly it became a problem, I just remember liking it more and more."
The rapper, who entered rehab for sleeping pill addiction in 2005 and addressed the problem in his 2010 album Recovery, has admitted in the past to taking 10 to 20 Vicodin (painkiller) pills daily. "Valium, Ambien, the numbers got so high I don't even know what I'm taking," he said.
The rapper said he's come a long way and offered encouragement to those who may be struggling with the same addictions.
"I'm growing. In the beginning, I just couldn't believe that anybody could be naturally happy or naturally function or be just enjoying life in general without being on something," he said. "So I would say to anybody, 'It does get better, you know.' It just does.'"
"How To Make Money Selling Drugs" which opened on June 29 also features interviews with Russell Simmons, 50 Cent, Susan Sarandon, Woody Harrelson and more.
"Once I took my first Vicodin, it was like this feeling of, 'Ahhhhh,' like everything was not only mellow, but I didn't feel any pain," he says in a clip from the film posted on YouTube. "It just kinda numbed things. I don't remember when exactly it became a problem, I just remember liking it more and more."
The rapper, who entered rehab for sleeping pill addiction in 2005 and addressed the problem in his 2010 album Recovery, has admitted in the past to taking 10 to 20 Vicodin (painkiller) pills daily. "Valium, Ambien, the numbers got so high I don't even know what I'm taking," he said.
The rapper said he's come a long way and offered encouragement to those who may be struggling with the same addictions.
"I'm growing. In the beginning, I just couldn't believe that anybody could be naturally happy or naturally function or be just enjoying life in general without being on something," he said. "So I would say to anybody, 'It does get better, you know.' It just does.'"
"How To Make Money Selling Drugs" which opened on June 29 also features interviews with Russell Simmons, 50 Cent, Susan Sarandon, Woody Harrelson and more.
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VIDEO: 15-yr-old creates Flashlight that runs on human body heat as her Google Science Fair project
Ann Makosinski, a 15-year-old student with Canada’s St. Michaels University School, has created a flashlight that is powered solely by the heat of a human hand. For this, she has been chosen as one of 15 finalists for Google’s global science fair.
She created the device using the idea of Peltier tiles, which are devices that create energy when one side is heated while the other side is cooled. Combining this, which created enough power, with a store-bought circuit, which provided enough voltage, she ended up with The Hollow Flashlight. Inside the flashlight is nothing but air, which acts as the cooling agent. So, wrap your hand around the outside, and you've got the necessary temperature duality.
It requires absolutely no outside power source, other than a human hand. And it only cost her $26. If they ever begin mass producing these things (and they really should), Makosinski thinks the flashlights can be made for even cheaper.
Woman’s Breast Implants Bursts After 4 Hours of iPhone Gaming
A 26-year-old Beijing woman's breast implant exploded after she spent four continuous hours lying on her stomach and playing video games on her cell phone.
The unidentified woman rushed to a hospital in Beijing after she suffered pain in her chest. On reaching the hospital she found that her breast implants had exploded due to lying on her chest for four contiguous hours while playing Dragon Summon on her iphone.
On proper examination, the doctors declared that the low quality of implant, combined with the prolonged pressure of lying on the stomach for an extended period of time led to the rupture of the breast implants.
The woman had undergone a breast augmentation surgery five years ago to boost her low self esteem. The doctors responded quickly and took out the ruptured implants before her condition got worse.
The unidentified woman rushed to a hospital in Beijing after she suffered pain in her chest. On reaching the hospital she found that her breast implants had exploded due to lying on her chest for four contiguous hours while playing Dragon Summon on her iphone.
On proper examination, the doctors declared that the low quality of implant, combined with the prolonged pressure of lying on the stomach for an extended period of time led to the rupture of the breast implants.
The woman had undergone a breast augmentation surgery five years ago to boost her low self esteem. The doctors responded quickly and took out the ruptured implants before her condition got worse.
Having a Bigger Desk Can Make You More Dishonest
- By Lily Kuo | Quartz
Body language experts sometimes advise those working in the world of business to appear more confident by adjusting their posture. (Don’t cross your arms; try to take up as much space as possible without looking awkward.) But a new study suggests that people who are able to spread out because they have a large desk or wide car seat, for example, are also more likely to cheat, steal money, or break traffic rules.
BULL'S EYE BY JOSEPH EDGAR - OJB JEZEREEL: THE TRAGEDY OF BEING A CELEBRITY
Now as usual, I will toe the other line. I will take a minority position. For the last one or two weeks, we have been daily assailed by the travails our lovely producer has been going through with his health. I have read that he has issues with his Kidney and needs urgently the sum of N15million to get treatment. All his colleagues have been rallying around him. One, I read even drove a N15m jeep to go make her own donation. At the last count, Don Jazzy, Psquare and Iyanya have all contributed to the Fund. It is slowly but surely grinding into a platform for publicity hungry ‘celebutants.
Mobile phone usage while driving now attracts jail sentence - FRSC Boss, Mr. Osita Chidoka
The Federal Road Safety Commission ,FRSC, has announced that any person caught using the mobile phone, while driving, would no longer be fined but immediately taken to court and jailed.
Corps Marshal, FRSC, Mr. Osita Chidoka made this know at a press conference in Abuja saying that the new measure was part of a newly launched campaign to reduce the increased spate of road crashes on Nigerian roads. Other offences like speed driving, dangerous overtaking and overloading would equally attract court action instead of the usual fines.
Commercial bus drivers are now expected to install speed limit devices in their vehicles so they henceforth should not exceed 100km per hour.
National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers,NURTW, however admitted that some drivers are guilty of the aforementioned leading to road accidents and crimes.
Corps Marshal, FRSC, Mr. Osita Chidoka made this know at a press conference in Abuja saying that the new measure was part of a newly launched campaign to reduce the increased spate of road crashes on Nigerian roads. Other offences like speed driving, dangerous overtaking and overloading would equally attract court action instead of the usual fines.
Commercial bus drivers are now expected to install speed limit devices in their vehicles so they henceforth should not exceed 100km per hour.
National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers,NURTW, however admitted that some drivers are guilty of the aforementioned leading to road accidents and crimes.
Saturday, 29 June 2013
Standard Chartered Launches ‘Breeze’ Banking App
As part of its move to revolutionalise a digital banking that will enhance its customers’ banking experience, leading financial institution, Standard Chartered Nigeria Limited, has launched ‘Breeze’, a new digital banking application.
The introduction of the ‘Breeze’ App is part of the bank’s focus in digitalising and socialising personal banking which is meant to extend customers’ digital lifestyle into banking.
Nigeria is the first West African nation to feature the App.
The introduction of the ‘Breeze’ App is part of the bank’s focus in digitalising and socialising personal banking which is meant to extend customers’ digital lifestyle into banking.
Nigeria is the first West African nation to feature the App.
FOR ME, MARRIAGE HAS BEEN WONDERFUL - STEPHANIE OKEREKE
By Lanre Odukoya (Thisday Live)
ONE YEAR IN MARITAL BLISS…
Marriage has been wonderful. It’s fun and I feel a little different sometimes but I try not to be burdened by my new status as a married person. We’re still a young couple trying to live our lives and have fun, work hard and stay committed to each other and never take each other for granted.
ABOUT THE LULL IN MY CAREER…
Sometimes you say you want to take a back seat for a while because you just got married; you want to settle in to absorb the whole married life as you try to reorganize your life. It’s a different stage in your life and you want to re-strategize properly. But I’ve done a few movies for other people.
Friday, 28 June 2013
NEW VIDEO: D-Black - Black Clouds ft. Waje
D-Black brings in a fresh breath of air with this soul infused hiphop cut 'Black Clouds', taken off his sophomore album 'the Revelation'. Produced by Billboard Chart topping producer 'Coptic'.
The Music Video for Black Clouds was written & directed by Mawuli Akpabi (Black Avenue Films) and filmed & edited by Justin Campos (Gorilla Films).
Get 'Black Clouds' by D-Black ft. Waje here :https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bla...
Get D-Black's 'The Revelation' album here :https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the...
NEW MUSIC: Skuki Feat. Phyno – Voom Va
This song needs a video asap! It’s full of so much energy and is a nice mix of Dance and Afro Pop although it’s slightly reminiscent of Yemi Alade‘s “Uche Face”.
Skuki follow up “B.A.D” with “Voom Va” which features Nigerian music’s favourite indigenous Igbo rapper, Phyno.
Download & Enjoy
Skuki follow up “B.A.D” with “Voom Va” which features Nigerian music’s favourite indigenous Igbo rapper, Phyno.
Download & Enjoy
Finding stars amongst us, the Samsung Galaxy Star Contest begins!
In a quest to reward aspiring stars, Samsung Mobile Nigeria has launched an online competition to get 10 Lucky people on an all-expense paid trip to Dubai in August. This is totally awesome!
All you have to do is to buy Samsung Galaxy Star Smartphone from Samsung Mobile Nigeria Accredited Shops, shoot a 3 – 5 Minute Video, upload this video on YouTube, visit the competition site www.samsungmobileng.com/galaxystar and submit your details to stand a chance of winning.
Because Samsung Mobile Nigeria understands how much the Young Stars amongst us crave the good life, its literally putting the opportunity in their hands.
Good luck People. Shine Bright with the Samsung Galaxy Star
5 Questions Great Job Candidates Ask by Jeff Haden
Many of the questions potential new hires ask are throwaways. But not these.
Be honest. Raise your hand if you feel the part of the job interview where you ask the candidate, "Do you have any questions for me?" is almost always a waste of time.
Thought so.
The problem is most candidates don't actually care about your answers; they just hope to make themselves look good by asking "smart" questions. To them, what they ask is more important than how you answer.
Great candidates ask questions they want answered because they're evaluating you, your company--and whether they really want to work for you.
Here are five questions great candidates ask:
Be honest. Raise your hand if you feel the part of the job interview where you ask the candidate, "Do you have any questions for me?" is almost always a waste of time.
Thought so.
The problem is most candidates don't actually care about your answers; they just hope to make themselves look good by asking "smart" questions. To them, what they ask is more important than how you answer.
Great candidates ask questions they want answered because they're evaluating you, your company--and whether they really want to work for you.
Here are five questions great candidates ask:
Kupa Victory set to lock down Ikoyi on the 5th of July.
Kupa Victory celebrates with fans and friends as activities to mark his birthday Schedule for the 5th of July, 2013, @ the EMBER CREEK Ikoyi.
Friends like Seun Kuti who he had done a collabo with, Banky W, Tuface, Seyi Shey, Oritse Femi, Rymzo, Jimmy Jatt, Seye, Ali Baba, Okey Bakassi, Snipper, Covenant Child of ITAL SOUND SYSTEM, Yemi Sax who will be performing a Jazz Version of IJO WA, friends and fans.
Invites can also be won online by fans/twitter followers of Kupa Victory by tweeting lyric, Others can be part of the historic event by calling ember on 08135045110.
The events is being put together by Kupa’s Management, GROOVE TYME.
Proudly supported by Beat Fm,Classic Fm,9ja Fm, 1muSic, Hiptv, NiGeZiE, Galaxy tv, CruNch oN tv, High Grade EnT, shoWbiZ NeTworK, AchiVeRs MuSiC, MomeNTo and EmBeR CReeK! It's Going to be HoT N spyCy wiT NuFF Fire woRks, Poetry Display, ReD caRpeT WicKeD, DaNcE HaLL TuNeS!
Friends like Seun Kuti who he had done a collabo with, Banky W, Tuface, Seyi Shey, Oritse Femi, Rymzo, Jimmy Jatt, Seye, Ali Baba, Okey Bakassi, Snipper, Covenant Child of ITAL SOUND SYSTEM, Yemi Sax who will be performing a Jazz Version of IJO WA, friends and fans.
Invites can also be won online by fans/twitter followers of Kupa Victory by tweeting lyric, Others can be part of the historic event by calling ember on 08135045110.
The events is being put together by Kupa’s Management, GROOVE TYME.
Proudly supported by Beat Fm,Classic Fm,9ja Fm, 1muSic, Hiptv, NiGeZiE, Galaxy tv, CruNch oN tv, High Grade EnT, shoWbiZ NeTworK, AchiVeRs MuSiC, MomeNTo and EmBeR CReeK! It's Going to be HoT N spyCy wiT NuFF Fire woRks, Poetry Display, ReD caRpeT WicKeD, DaNcE HaLL TuNeS!
Paramount announces plans for 'Terminator' trilogy
The "Terminator" is coming back.
Paramount announced Thursday that it is rebooting the "Terminator" franchise and planning for a new trilogy of films, but it's keeping mum on whether Arnold Schwarzenegger would play a role.
Schwarzenegger starred as the title character in the original 1984 movie. It spawned a trilogy that earned more than $1 billion at the box office worldwide.
Paramount says it will release the new "Terminator" in July 2015.
Paramount announced Thursday that it is rebooting the "Terminator" franchise and planning for a new trilogy of films, but it's keeping mum on whether Arnold Schwarzenegger would play a role.
Schwarzenegger starred as the title character in the original 1984 movie. It spawned a trilogy that earned more than $1 billion at the box office worldwide.
Paramount says it will release the new "Terminator" in July 2015.
Robbers Strike 5 Days After Informing Residents.
Culled from PM News Nigeria
Armed robbers who wrote residents of New Oko Oba last Friday telling them to prepare for their visit carried out their threat five days later when they struck early on Wednesday morning 26 June, 2013, at Church Street, off Olaniyi Street, New Oko-Oba Lagos state, southwest Nigeria.
In the said letter, the robbers allegedly told the residents to prepare for their visit as they were coming for money, gold or blood.
Armed robbers who wrote residents of New Oko Oba last Friday telling them to prepare for their visit carried out their threat five days later when they struck early on Wednesday morning 26 June, 2013, at Church Street, off Olaniyi Street, New Oko-Oba Lagos state, southwest Nigeria.
In the said letter, the robbers allegedly told the residents to prepare for their visit as they were coming for money, gold or blood.
Jesus Navas's sudden death penalty gives Spain a place in the Confed finals
Spain kept its record unbeaten run intact as it overcame Italy 7-6 in a penalty shootout to reach the Confederations Cup soccer final against host nation Brazil.
Jesus Navas scored with the 14th penalty kick to send top-ranked Spain into the title match after the teams failed to score in 90 minutes of regulation play and half an hour of extra time last night at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza. It thus went into penalty shootout, which Spain clinched 7-6.
All of the first 10 players to step up to the spot scored, leaving it down to sudden death, and it was Leonardo Bonucci who was first to miss at 6-6 all before substitute Jesus Navas dispatched the winning kick beyond the reach of Gianluigi Buffon.
The final, against the tournament hosts, will be in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
“Fortune went our way in the shootout,” Spain coach Vicente del Bosque told reporters. “Despite all the things they’ve won, our players feel like kids. They’re playing Brazil at the Maracana and that’s taken them back to boyhood days.”
Last night’s win extended the record undefeated run for world and European champion Spain to 29 competitive games, two more than the mark set by France in 1999.
While Spain had 62 percent of first-half possession, Italy, the 2006 world champion and runner-up at last year’s European Championship, outshot its opponent by nine to two.
While Spain had 62 percent of first-half possession, Italy, the 2006 world champion and runner-up at last year’s European Championship, outshot its opponent by nine to two.
The final of the two-week Confederations Cup, an eight-nation warmup for next year’s World Cup, will be played Sunday, June 30 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Cheki.com.ng rebrands at 2!
Cheki.com.ng, Nigeria’s No.1 car website is celebrating its two years in Nigeria with a new website design. With over 14,000 cars for sale and 15,000 prospective buyers on the site per day, you can buy a car and sell a car with just one click. Visit them today at www.cheki.com.ng
Thursday, 27 June 2013
BATTABOX VIDEO: FUNNY! Are you a Patriotic Nigerian.
"This country, if people say they are patriots - the government of this country -there is nothing to write home about. See I am trekking home now, there will be hold up if I have a car, so i now bought a bike and this man says I cannot ride a bike... and even all the graduates looking for jobs."
So, do you remember you National Nigeria Pledge?
Register for MUD Academy Courses Today!
Are you a make up artist and want to refine your skills? or are you just starting up your career and want to build it? The MUD academy is inviting you to register for their classes today and live your dream.
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• Natural Flawless Make-up
• Bridal Make Up/Hair
• Gele Tying
• Runway Makeup
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•History of Make Up
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DRAMA SERIES: Ay's Crib Episode 2: House Girl Wanted
Seat back, relax and enjoy another hilarious episode of AY's Crib, a sitcom created by AY and co-directed by Ay and Patrick Ovoke Odjegba, stars Ay playing himself, Alexx Ekubor as JJ, Bucci franklin as KC, Justice Nuagbe Ushbebe as Ush and Venita Akpofure as Mimi. It tells the story of a younger version of Ay who lives in a house with two of his university friends and a distant cousin from Warri who serves as his gateman while dating Mimi, his rich, spoilt girlfriend.
AY's Crib is described as "satire of contemporary issues and events webbed in wholesome comedy".
VIDEO! SOUND SULTAN CLAIMS TO HAVE WRITTEN SEAN TIZZLE'S SHO LEE
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Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Manchester City and Juventus agree on £12m tranfer bid for Carlos Tevez
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will be joining Italian club side, Juventus in a tranfer worth up to £12m. City and Juventus have agreed a deal for the Argentina Internation, 29, to join the Italian side for an offer of £10m that could rise by £2m with add-ons.
Tevez is expected to arrive Italy on Wednesday for a medical and to discuss personal terms over a proposed three-year contract.
When the fee is combined with wages and bonuses due to Tevez in the final year of his contract, City could save £27m.
The two clubs reached an agreement at a meeting in London on Tuesday.
Tevez signed a five-year contract when he joined the Manchester United neighbors in 2009 after previously playing for Manchester United.
He has made 148 appearances for the club, scoring 74 goals.
Former Chelsea and PSG coach, Carlo Ancelotti Appointed As Real Madrid Manager as Laurent Blanc moves in at PSG
Real Madrid have confirmed the appointment of the Italian Carlo Ancelotti as their new coach, with the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain Manager signing a three-year contract.
The Italian will be presented to the media in the Bernabéu's Royal Box on Wednesday having been replaced at Parc des Princes by the former France World Cup winner Laurent Blanc.
Ancelotti began his career in 1974 with Parma. In 1979, he transferred to Roma, as captain and midfielder, where he won the Italian championship in 1983, the Coppa Italia four times, and helped Roma to reach the European Cup final in 1984. From 1987 until 1992, he played for Milan, and was part of the squad that won consecutive European Cups in 1989 and 1990.
He went on to take charge of Parma, Juventus, Milan - where he won the Champions League in 2003 and 2007 - as well as Chelsea prior to joining PSG.
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COMEDY SKIT: JULIUS AGWU - Unemployed
See as Julius Agwu interviews the most greedy applicant for a job. Little wonder most applicants are jobless. Be careful of the freedom of expression during an interview because it might just be your way to remaining jobless.
Julius Agwu gets mad on this one - "and you are still reading" now get out of my channel #LOL
Government bans civil servants from accepting chieftaincy titles.
According to The Guardian
TO sanitise the federal service, the Federal Government Tuesday banned its workers from accepting chieftaincy titles and other sundry awards except after retirements or disengagement from the service.This latest instruction is coming barely a month after a similar directive was given to prevent civil servants in engaging in any form of business except farming at weekend. The move, many may see as a welcome development from the part of government in view of making civil servants to be free from undue political interests or manipulations as enshrined in the civil service rules.
In a circular sent to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji said that it has come to the notice of government that some civil servants are in the practice of soliciting for chieftaincy titles and sundry awards, an act, he described as inimical to the principles of anonymity, integrity and political neutrality which are the core values of the civil service.
In a statement made available to The Guardian Tuesday, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, however, directed that where a civil servant must hold a traditional title bestowed on him or her by inheritance or receive any awards, due clearance must be obtained from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
VIDEO: Dog buries dead puppy in sad but amazing video.
This sad but fascinating video of a dog meticulously burying the body of a dead puppy. Using its snout, the dog pushes sand over the lifeless body of the puppy in an apparent act of mourning.
Rafael Nadal crashes out of Wimbledon in first round.
Rafael Nadal was on the receiving end of a monumental Wimbledon upset for the second straight year on Monday, being dumped out of the tournament before its opening day was through.
Little known Belgian Steve Darcis was Nadal's conqueror on Court One, ripping through their clash in straight sets, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, and condemning the 12-time Grand Slam champion to his first-ever defeat in the first round of a major.
"Nobody was expecting this," Darcis said in a television interview. "Rafa did not play his best tennis today. I think if you start to focus on him it is tougher. I tried to focus on myself and what I had to do and I think I did great today."
Little known Belgian Steve Darcis was Nadal's conqueror on Court One, ripping through their clash in straight sets, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, and condemning the 12-time Grand Slam champion to his first-ever defeat in the first round of a major.
"Nobody was expecting this," Darcis said in a television interview. "Rafa did not play his best tennis today. I think if you start to focus on him it is tougher. I tried to focus on myself and what I had to do and I think I did great today."
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Mandela's condition still critical!
Nelson Mandela's condition in a Pretoria hospital remained critical for a second straight day Monday, said South Africa's president who described the stricken anti-apartheid hero as being "asleep" when he visited Mandela the previous evening.
President Jacob Zuma told at least 60 foreign and South African journalists that doctors are doing everything possible to ensure the 94-year-old's wellbeing and comfort on his 17th day in the hospital.
The president repeated some of the content of a presidential statement issued on Sunday and refused to give any details about Mandela's condition, saying: "I'm not a doctor."
"Madiba is critical in the hospital, and this is the father of democracy. This is the man who fought and sacrificed his life to stay in prison, the longest-serving prisoner in South Africa. He is one of those who has contributed to democracy," Zuma said, using Mandela's clan name. "All of us in the country should accept the fact that Madiba is now old.
As he ages, his health will ... trouble him and I think what we need to do as a country is to pray for him."
President Jacob Zuma told at least 60 foreign and South African journalists that doctors are doing everything possible to ensure the 94-year-old's wellbeing and comfort on his 17th day in the hospital.
The president repeated some of the content of a presidential statement issued on Sunday and refused to give any details about Mandela's condition, saying: "I'm not a doctor."
"Madiba is critical in the hospital, and this is the father of democracy. This is the man who fought and sacrificed his life to stay in prison, the longest-serving prisoner in South Africa. He is one of those who has contributed to democracy," Zuma said, using Mandela's clan name. "All of us in the country should accept the fact that Madiba is now old.
As he ages, his health will ... trouble him and I think what we need to do as a country is to pray for him."
It's 7 years for former Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi for paying for sex with an under-age prostitute.
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was yesterday convicted by a Milan court of paying for sex with an under-age prostitute during infamous "bunga bunga" parties at his villa and then using his influence to try to cover it up.
Berlusconi, 76, was sentenced to seven years in prison and barred from public office for life - a sentence that could mean the end of his two-decade political career. However, there are two more levels of appeal before the sentence would become final, a process that can take months.
Berlusconi, 76, was sentenced to seven years in prison and barred from public office for life - a sentence that could mean the end of his two-decade political career. However, there are two more levels of appeal before the sentence would become final, a process that can take months.
Monday, 24 June 2013
Synopsis: The Banky & Tiwa Show from Ebony Life.
DONNADIVA TURNS UP AS EVE AT D'BANJ'S DKM CONCERT
SEXY DONNADIVA SHOWED UP AT THE DKM CONCERT WHICH TOOK PLACE YESTERDAY, JUNE 23, AT EKO HOTELS AND SUITES IN A CREATIVE NATURAL LEAF DRESS. THIS LEAF DRESS WAS ACTUALLY THE ONE SHE USED IN HER MOST RECENT VIDEO TITLED "GAGA" AND IT GOT THE INSTANT ATTENTION OF THE PAPARAZZI PRESENT AT THE EVENT.
ALTHOUGH HER "GAGA" VIDEO WAS RECENTLY BANNED BY THE NBC, SHE IS NOT RELENTING AS SHE PLANS TO DROP ANOTHER VIDEO FOR ONE OF HER SONGS THIS MONTH OF JUNE. AS THE DAYS GO BY, SHE PROMISES TO SHOW US MORE OF HER CREATIVE SIDE WITH MORE ALLURING COSTUMES.
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Saturday, 22 June 2013
Bobboi Kaigama elected new TUC president
A new TUC president have been elected. With 356 votes, Mr Bobboi Kaigama was announced the winner on Saturday. He defeated Mr Babatunde Ogun of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. Ogun got 314 votes in the election monitored by all past presidents of TUC. Mr Augustin Etafo from PENGASSAN emerged as second deputy president, while Mr Bede Opara from Senior Staff of Electricity and Allied Corporation was elected as third deputy president.
The new TUC President, who is the President of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, succeeds Peter Esele.
Kaigama in his post election speech, said that the new leadership would work with the government and private sector employers to improve the welfare of workers.
Esele, the outgoing TUC president hoped that the congress would be taken to the next level by the newly elected leaders.
Other members of the new executive include Mr Sunday Salako from the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institution who was elected unopposed as first deputy president.
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Kaigama of on his election. Jonathan hoped that Kaigama and his new team at the helm of the TUC will fulfil this commitment and enhance cordial industrial relations in Nigeria in furtherance of the present administration’s agenda for national transformation.
The new TUC President, who is the President of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, succeeds Peter Esele.
Kaigama in his post election speech, said that the new leadership would work with the government and private sector employers to improve the welfare of workers.
Esele, the outgoing TUC president hoped that the congress would be taken to the next level by the newly elected leaders.
Other members of the new executive include Mr Sunday Salako from the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institution who was elected unopposed as first deputy president.
President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Kaigama of on his election. Jonathan hoped that Kaigama and his new team at the helm of the TUC will fulfil this commitment and enhance cordial industrial relations in Nigeria in furtherance of the present administration’s agenda for national transformation.
Watch another exciting webisde of Toke's Moment titled Money syndrome.
Watch another episode of 'Toke Moment'. Here Toke shares with you 5 ways to spot someone suffering from 'New Money" syndrome.
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NEW MUSIC: Lil Flow - Loving About You ft. Yemi Alade
Knighthouse are proud to present to you, emerging 17-year old U.K based Nigerian Hip-Hop artist LIL FLOW with his debut single “Loving About You” which features R&B/Pop Diva YEMI ALADE and is produced by the award-winning DJ KLEM.
Backed by DJ Klem’s trademark lush drum patterns fused in with infectious snyth-heavy keyboard arrangements and , “Loving About You” sees Lil Flow - who recorded this tune when he was just 16 - in flying form with his witty wordplay, catchy flow and lyrical dexterities which he brings to the forefront all over the record. To complete the hat trick of excellence, the amazing Yemi Alade is on hand on vocals to deliver the exquisite chorus, glorious melodies and those infectious adlibs.
Poised to conquer the radio airwaves across the country this Summer, Lil Flow is already being touted as a future leader of the new school of Nigerian urban music that is poised to take over in the coming months and with features and co-signs already coming from M.I, Chase and Yung Six, it’s not hard to see why Lil Flow is one name that will be on our lips for a long time to come… Enjoy “Loving About You” below!
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Backed by DJ Klem’s trademark lush drum patterns fused in with infectious snyth-heavy keyboard arrangements and , “Loving About You” sees Lil Flow - who recorded this tune when he was just 16 - in flying form with his witty wordplay, catchy flow and lyrical dexterities which he brings to the forefront all over the record. To complete the hat trick of excellence, the amazing Yemi Alade is on hand on vocals to deliver the exquisite chorus, glorious melodies and those infectious adlibs.
Poised to conquer the radio airwaves across the country this Summer, Lil Flow is already being touted as a future leader of the new school of Nigerian urban music that is poised to take over in the coming months and with features and co-signs already coming from M.I, Chase and Yung Six, it’s not hard to see why Lil Flow is one name that will be on our lips for a long time to come… Enjoy “Loving About You” below!
Dowmload Loving About You
Check out self-taught Dutch artist, Ramon Bruin's amazing 3-D drawings.
Self-taught Dutch pencil artist Ramon Bruin has taken art to new depths. His drawings bring new life to what would normally be just a piece of paper. Like the work of M.C. Escher, the pencil drawings pop out in an optical illusion and play with viewers’ eyes. From a Clipper ship that sails across a table to a man playing tug of war with a pencil, the illusions he creates are endless and something to behold, with a little bit of comical flare for humor.
Here is a select few of the artist’s drawings, and to see more visit his website or like him on
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James Gandolfini Autopsy Confirms Cardiac Arrest as Cause of Death.
Autopsy results released Friday determined that the 51-year-old "Sopranos" star passed away on Wednesday from natural causes after suffering cardiac arrest.
Hospital officials announced the findings at a press conference, which was also attended by some Gandolfini family members, at Rome’s Boscolo Exedra Hotel. The actor had been staying at that hotel with his 13-year-old son, Michael, when he died.
Emergency room physician Claudio Modini said that doctors had not noted any suspicious factors — including alcohol — on his medical report, according to CNN.
Hospital officials announced the findings at a press conference, which was also attended by some Gandolfini family members, at Rome’s Boscolo Exedra Hotel. The actor had been staying at that hotel with his 13-year-old son, Michael, when he died.
Emergency room physician Claudio Modini said that doctors had not noted any suspicious factors — including alcohol — on his medical report, according to CNN.
Plane crash kills all passengers on board.
A pilot and three passengers were killed Friday after a small plane crashed shortly after taking off from an airport northwest of Detroit.
Airport spokesman Dave VanderVeen said the Cessna 172 went down about 1:40 p.m. Friday at Oakland County International Airport in Waterford Township. Three people aboard the private, non-business-related flight were killed instantly, while the fourth died later at a hospital.
Airport spokesman Dave VanderVeen said the Cessna 172 went down about 1:40 p.m. Friday at Oakland County International Airport in Waterford Township. Three people aboard the private, non-business-related flight were killed instantly, while the fourth died later at a hospital.
Friday, 21 June 2013
Hilarious Skit: Ndani presents 'Mirror Mirror' starring Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
NEW VIDEO: L-J - Guns Saaaviour
L-J's Debut Album “SAAAVIOUR OF RAP” has already gotten 4 Singles off it on this Site, plus airing on numerous Radio Stations across West Africa. Enjoy the GUNS HIGH VIDEO.
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Tiwa Savage covers June issue of Mania magazine
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi.
Stylist: Dimeji Alara.
Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya.
Hair: Ugo Igbokwe.
Body Suit by Iconic Invanity
What Would You Do For a Free Note 8?
Samsung Mobile Nigeria stuck a Galaxy Note 8 on the floor of the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos.
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Brazilian police investigate after Spain football team players robbed at Confed Cup hotel
Spanish national football team players have been robbed at their hotel in the northern Brazilian city of Recife, football officials said on Thursday.
FIFA confirmed police were investigating after Spanish media said players had money stolen from their rooms while in Recife for a Confederations Cup match against Uruguay on Sunday.
"We know that there was a police report and this was being dealt with by the relevant authorities," FIFA spokesman Pekka Odriozola said.
"We have also been in touch with the team."
A spokeswoman for the Spanish team declined to discuss the incident, while police in Recife could not be reached for comment.
Six Spanish players, including Gerard Pique, reported that goods, including money, had been stolen from their rooms, according to Spanish daily newspaper Marca and the EFE news agency.
The players reportedly discovered their money was missing as they prepared to leave Recife on Monday after the 2-1 win over Uruguay the previous day.
Security has long been a major problem in Brazil, where knife- and gun-point muggings, carjackings and armed robberies continue to be facts of daily
Watch Gbenga Salu’s Intriguing New Mini Web Series – Watch Episode 1 & 2 of “10:10″.
A family’s simple night sleep is interrupted by a gange of three desperate ruthless thieves who are on the run after a robbery gone wrong. The family is held hostage and must accommodate the unwelcome guests until dawn when they can then safely make their escape. The night soon goes from plain bad to insanely ugly as a lot of secrets are revealed with devastating consequences. It is written and directed by Gbenga Salu.
The series will last for 3 weeks with two episodes per week and BellaNaija promises to keep you guys posted.
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BATTA BOX VIDEO - Are Nigerians "Education Snobs" - can we marry non-Graduates?
"It must be a graduate because I'm a graduate - love does not supersede everything," says one woman. "Our level of thinking will be very different."
KCee becomes latest MTN Brand ambassador.
Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as KCee has joined other Nigerian Celebrities as an ambassador for telecoms giant, MTN. He signed a one year endorsement deal with MTN yesterday and he shared the news with fans via twitter.
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NEW MUSIC: D'banj - Finally
D’banj is back with a brand new tune from the DKM boss titled “Finally“. “Finally” is a confirmed hit in my opinion and will definitely get massive air-plays.
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NEW VIDEO: SOUNDSULTAN - NATURAL SOMETHING
Sound Sultan releases his latest video Natural Something. A beautiful video directed by Clarence Peters which features Top celebrities.
Cast: Basket Mouth , Baba Dee , Chidi Mokeme , IK Osakioduwa, Ty Mix , Dj Jimmy Jatt.
we need more of this kind of music. It is refreshing; such a fresh and unique style from the Naija Ninja Sound Sultan
Julius Agwu - Quits Comedy After Two Decades as an Entertainer
EXCLUSIVE! Julius "Da Genius" Agwu finally decides to quit comedy after 20 years of cracking us up.
Find out why and what career he intends to pursue in this clip that really packs a punch!
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Wednesday, 19 June 2013
The St Remy Party Train to Hit Club Ace @ The Place, Ikeja.
Mainland Peeps Standup and get ready for another exhilarating St. Remy Gbedu Slam Jam Party on the 21st of June 2013.
Currently one of the most anticipated monthly events, World No 1. French Brandy, St Remy Authentic takes the party to fun loving peeps in Ikeja & environs as the brand locks down the ever lively Club Ace at The Place, Ikeja.
St Remy serves up some hot unmissable fun this June at Club Ace, featuring class acts like – Harry Song, Mystro, Classiq, Durella – King of the Zanga, Shontizzle (Mr Sho le) not forgetting the ever capable DJ Atte of Naija 102.7FM and Hypeman Extraordinaire -Shoddy.
LIKE THE ST REMY NIGERIA Facebook Fanpage for more details on how you can get in on all the fun and excitement. GO HERE ---> www.facebook.com/StRemyNigeria
The St-Rémy Gbedu Slam Jam monthly party is proudly supported by Naija FM 102.7 and TRACE Urban TV.
Currently one of the most anticipated monthly events, World No 1. French Brandy, St Remy Authentic takes the party to fun loving peeps in Ikeja & environs as the brand locks down the ever lively Club Ace at The Place, Ikeja.
St Remy serves up some hot unmissable fun this June at Club Ace, featuring class acts like – Harry Song, Mystro, Classiq, Durella – King of the Zanga, Shontizzle (Mr Sho le) not forgetting the ever capable DJ Atte of Naija 102.7FM and Hypeman Extraordinaire -Shoddy.
LIKE THE ST REMY NIGERIA Facebook Fanpage for more details on how you can get in on all the fun and excitement. GO HERE ---> www.facebook.com/StRemyNigeria
The St-Rémy Gbedu Slam Jam monthly party is proudly supported by Naija FM 102.7 and TRACE Urban TV.
Brazilians block stadium ahead of Brazil, Mexico match
More than 500 people blocked access to a stadium where Brazil was to play Mexico on Wednesday to demand government spend more on health and education and less on the World Cup.
"Brazil, we are going to wake up, a professor is worth more than Neymar," they shouted, referring to a popular star of the national team.
Brazil is currently hosting the Confederations Cup as a warm-up for next year's football World Cup, but hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets in recent days to denounce the events' $15 billion price-tag.
"While you watch television, I am changing the country. Football no, we want education," read one placard.
Brazil, which trounced Japan in the Confederations Cup opening game in Brasilia Saturday, was to face Mexico in the $240 million Novo Castelao arena in the northeastern city of Fortaleza later Wednesday.
"We are protesting the use of public funds for the construction of stadiums, money that should be used for education," said 18-year-old Matheus Dantas, amid a sea of Brazilian flags.
"For now all is quiet, we are not going to intervene," a policeman said.
The protesters also railed against the country's political class, which is widely seen as corrupt.
Crack federal police units of the National Force are boosting security in the six cities hosting Confederations Cup matches during the tournament, which runs through June 30, according to the justice ministry.
"Brazil, we are going to wake up, a professor is worth more than Neymar," they shouted, referring to a popular star of the national team.
Brazil is currently hosting the Confederations Cup as a warm-up for next year's football World Cup, but hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets in recent days to denounce the events' $15 billion price-tag.
"While you watch television, I am changing the country. Football no, we want education," read one placard.
Brazil, which trounced Japan in the Confederations Cup opening game in Brasilia Saturday, was to face Mexico in the $240 million Novo Castelao arena in the northeastern city of Fortaleza later Wednesday.
"We are protesting the use of public funds for the construction of stadiums, money that should be used for education," said 18-year-old Matheus Dantas, amid a sea of Brazilian flags.
"For now all is quiet, we are not going to intervene," a policeman said.
The protesters also railed against the country's political class, which is widely seen as corrupt.
Crack federal police units of the National Force are boosting security in the six cities hosting Confederations Cup matches during the tournament, which runs through June 30, according to the justice ministry.
First Poster Released for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Read
THR has revealed the first image from The Weinstein Company's Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The film stars Idris Elba as South African president Nelson Mandela in the film, which is based on his autobiography which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society.
Justin Chadwick directs the film, which also stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. It will release on November 29th.
Justin Chadwick directs the film, which also stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz and Terry Pheto. It will release on November 29th.
Monday, 17 June 2013
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