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Monday, 6 March 2017

See some of the works of the guy who won "Best makeup artist" at #AMVCA2017


Onilogbo Hakeem popularly known as Hakeem effects, a recipient of Africa movie academy awards (AMAA) 2016 for best makeup artist.

He also recently won "Best make up artist" at the just concluded Africa magic viewers choice Awards (AMVCA) 2017 in Lagos. He has carved a niche for himself with his craft . Here are some of his works that will wow you. See more photos below:

Check out this photo of white men enjoying palm wine and some traditional food in Enugu (Photos)


Photos of these white men enjoying themselves during a visit to Enugu-Ezike community in Enugu state have been trending online.

12-year-old shoe shiner enrolled in school by a good Samaritan surpass his classmates


Ibrahim Bukar, who lives in Borno state with his father, and earns a living by cleaning, is said to have outshined his classmates in Future Hope Private School in London Chiki area of Borno State, after being enrolled in the school by a good Samaritan, Ibrahim Yusuf.

Chimamanda Adichie elected into American academy of arts and letters


Purple hibiscus author, Chimamanda Adichie, will be formally inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in May as a foreign honorary member, after she got elected into academy. The award winning Nigerian author, will be the second Nigerian to be inducted into the academy. Wole Soyinka was the first and he got inducted in 1986.

Police arrest 12 Lagos women for selling new Naira notes at parties


Police, in conjunction with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have arrested 12 women for selling naira notes in parts of Lagos State, NewTelegraph reports.

The women were allegedly selling mint naira notes to people going to parties to ‘spray’ celebrates. They are likely to be charged for contravening Section 21 of the CBN Act, 2007.

DJ Khaled bring his cute son on stage at iHeartRadio Music Award


American superstar producer and record label executive, DJ Khaled, was pictured with his cute son Asahd Khaled at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, held at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, 6TH MARCH.


TITLE: IT'S THE PRINCIPLE THAT WORKS.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me (Hebrews 13:5-6).

In our opening text, the Spirit gives an important counsel at the beginning of the fifth verse. He says let your manner of life be without covetousness, and be content with what you have. He could have stopped there, but He didn’t. Rather, He went further to tell us the reason He made the statement in the first place, which we find in the concluding part of verse five: “for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Chelsea are unstoppable – City Coach, Pep Guardiola admits


Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that Premier League leaders Chelsea “are almost unstoppable”.

Guardiola was speaking shortly after goals from Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane, sealed a 2-0 win over Sunderland on Sunday at the Stadium of Light.

City are now eight points behind Chelsea, who travel to West Ham on Monday night.

Photos from Bobrisky's house warming party


Nigerian male barbie, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a ‘Bobrisky’ who acquired a new five-bedroom duplex in the Lekki peninsula area of Lagos State, held his housewarming party yesterday and here are some photos from the event.

OMG! See what they did to a man caught stealing battery in Asaba (Graphic Photos)


Jungle justice was meted out to a man who was caught removing a street light battery in Asaba, Delta State. The man who was stripped naked and beaten mercilessly was also tied to the battery, as the mob dealt with him.

Facebook user, Stephen shared some of the photos.

Sunday, 5 March 2017

Omateki Computer boss, Florence Seriki is dead


Founder of Omatek Computer Ventures, Mrs Florence Seriki is dead. She died at the Lagos University teaching Hospital (LUTH) after a long battle with cancer. 

Seriki was a notable entrepreneur and industrialist who started Omatek Ventures Plc, 22 years ago.

Photos: Floyd Mayweather's luxury team bus set ablaze


A van belonging to Floyd Mayweather was torched last night in Birmingham as the American boxing champ's tour played the city.

Pictures circulating on social media showed one of his entourage's vans up in flames outside the International Convention Centre.

I am returning soon to continue project of fixing Nigeria - President Buhari


President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is returning soon to continue the project of fixing Nigeria after a time of rest in London.

President Buhari spoke in a telephone conversation with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State at the weekend during which the two men paid compliments to one another on what they had done in office.

Governor Bello would be the second governor President Buhari would be speaking with after his discussion with Governor Ganduje of Kano State.

Violence breaks out at pro-Trump rally in Berkeley


For the second time in a month, Berkeley was the scene of violent demonstrations as supporters of President Trump clashed with counter-protesters Saturday on the streets of the city.

At least 10 people were arrested and seven others were injured as a series of disturbances marred what was supposed to be a pro-Trump rally in the famously liberal community.

Group asks Peace Corps commandant to sue Police for arrest


A civil rights movement, Concerned Citizens for Nation Building, on Sunday condemned the arrest and detention of the National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dickson Akoh, by the police, advising him to “proceed to court and claim N100 billion damages.”

The youth organisation criticised the garrison manner the police acted and warned that “should it happen agains, the police will face the wrath of the Nigerian youth.”

RRS arrests three fleeing kidnap suspects


The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command over the weekend arrested three suspected kidnappers fleeing from Ibadan in Lagos after collecting N3 million ransom.

The kidnappers, Adekunle Funsho (31), Charles Ezeilo (32) and Obioha Nnaji were apprehended in Abule Egba, Lagos, after kidnapping a lady and collecting N3 million ransom.

Sokoto government to conduct mass wedding of 100 couples


The Sokoto State Government says it will conduct a mass wedding for 100 couples in the next one month.

The state Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Alhaji Mani Katami, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Sokoto.

Katami said the government would spend N32m on the exercise.

Mahrez showed his old form for Leicester against Hull – Shakespeare


Leicester interim manager Craig Shakespeare has said he hopes the goal Riyad Mahrez scored against Hull will herald a return to his best.

Mahrez and Leicester have failed to reproduce anything like the form that saw them win the Premier League last season, a campaign in which the Algeria international was voted PFA Player of the Year.

Debtors grounding our operations – NIPOST


The Nigerian Postal Services has said its operations are constrained by debtors who were owing for services rendered.

The Area Postal Manager, Rivers State Territory, Mrs. Danso Olusola, who stated this during a sensitization programme for Stamp Duty Act, pleaded with those indebted to NIPOST to clear their debts.

PDP is proud of Obasanjo – Makarfi


The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that the party is proud of the achievements of former President Olusegun Obasanjo while in office.

Makarfi, who is the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee that was recently sacked by a Court of Appeal, said this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.

'I've Found My Next Person' - Adele Confirms She's Married to Simon Konecki


Adele confirmed at a concert in Brisbane, Australia, on Sunday, March 5, that she's married to longtime love Simon Konecki.

#BBNaija: Uriel evicted, Kemen disqualified for sexually harrassing TBoss


Earlier today, Big Brother Naija contestant, Kemen was disqualified from the competition after a video showed him touching Tboss intimately while she was asleep next to him.

Now, Uriel has been disqualified this evening.

El-Rufai insists Chocolate City Boss, Audu Maikori must be prosecuted


Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to prosecute CEO of Chocolate City, Audu Maikori, for the inciting tweets that led to his arrest on February 18.

Agents of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Maikori after claiming five students of College of Education Gidan Waya, Kaduna were killed in the conflict in southern Kaduna on the social media.

Federal Government blasts Amnesty International over report


The federal government has dubbed the 2015/2016 report of Amnesty International (AI) as lacking conformity to standards.

This is particularly so on evidence gathering, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement by its spokesperson, Mr Clement Aduku.

Femi Falana says parade of Peace Corps boss, 49 others illegal


Lagos lawyer Femi Falana SAN yesterday described the arrest, detention and parade of National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) Ambassador Dickson Akoh and 49 of his members as illegal.

Akoh and 49 others were at about 11:30pm last Tuesday arrested by some police operatives after commissioning its new headquarters in Abuja.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki denies stealing Governor's’ Forum’s N3.5 Billion


Senate President Bukola Saraki has rubbished a report that he once stole N3.5billion belonging to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

He described the report as fiction.

Abuja Airport Closure: Arik Air releases new Kaduna Airport schedule


Ahead of the closure of Abuja Airport, Arik Air has released a new schedule for its Kaduna operations.

The new schedule will be operated for six weeks when the Abuja Airport is closed to traffic.

From March 8, 2017, flights into Abuja will be diverted into Kaduna Airport. The airline disclosed this in a statement yesterday in Lagos.

Federal Government extends free HIV/AIDS treatment


Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said the treatment of HIV will no longer favour a selected few. Meaning, HIV positive persons across the country will access free treatment.

He spoke at the official flag off of the Central Dissemination of the 2016 National Guidelines for HIV Prevention Treatment and Care in Abuja.

According to him, anyone who tests positive to HIV is automatically eligible for free treatment.

‘Simi disappointed us on Red Carpet’ – AMVCA 2017 photographer


Singer Simi walked the official red carpet so fast to escape cameramen and paparazzi from taking her pictures.

See what one photographer said and also Simi's respond:

Photos: See The Creepy Human Shaped Figure That Appeared In The Sky In Zambia


Zambian locals ran away in terror when they saw a strange human-like figure appear in the clouds above a shopping center. The alleged apparition was spotted above the Mukuba Mall in Kitwe. Photographs show a large humanoid head and torso, tailing into the sky and it is thought to have measured more than 100 metres long.

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