Ağustos 2013 ~ All About Nigeria

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Nigerian man's body found floating in a private beach in Cyprus

Stanley Eteimo's body was found floating in a private beach in Cyprus on Thursday 8th August. The 28 year budding singer and student (pictured above) had gone to a party at a popular 5-star hotel called Kratos Hotel the previous day Wednesday August 7th with some friends.

According to the friends of the late Bayelsa state indigene, while at the party, he met a white girl he knew from school and started chatting with her. The white girl's boyfriend, who was also at the party, got jealous and confronted Stanley, which led to serious argument between the two men. The white dude allegedly threatened to kill Stanley for disrespecting him and was overhead saying nothing will happen because Stanley was in his country.

At 2am, some of the friends Stanley came with to the party were leaving and asked him to come along but he insisted he was still having fun and wanted to stay back. By 4am, the party had ended and the Nigerian boys who left at the close of the party didn't see him and assumed he had gone home. Continue...

By 3pm on Thursday 8th of August, management of Kratos Hotel called the police informing them of seeing a body floating by the shore of their private beach. It was Stanley.

Cyprus police have declared it a suicide case without autopsy. They are claiming he committed suicide by drowning himself. His brother who went to identify Stanley's body said he saw blood stain from his ear, mouth and nose.

The brother insists it's not suicide because Stanley had no reason to commit suicide and wants the guy who threatened him at the party that night investigated. Also, the hotel refused to provide CCTV tapes of that particular day. During the day, the 5star hotel has workers, life guards and security guards, who have all denied either seeing Stanley come in or go out of the premises.

Stanley recently got engaged to a Cyprus lady, Gozde (pictured above). His friends are worried the case will be swept under the rug because it's a black and white thing and wanted to get the story out.

Friends of Stanley Eteimo say he was a friend to everybody, loved life, had a great spirit, transparent soul and a lovely personality.

"We have lost a rare gem and a terrific person." They said

His candle light remembrance will take place at Club W's winter parking lot, Girne today Sunday 11th of August. It starts at 7pm . May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

Hope our embassy in that country will look into this matter.

These friends like to kiss each other a lot on the lips. Is it normal?

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BBA 2012 contestants Zainab Sheriff from Sierra Leone and Babalwa Mneno aka Barbs from South Africa like to kiss each a lot on the lips (See HERE). The two girls (pictured above with Ramsey Noah on Friday night) became quite close during their stint on the reality show last year and have remained friends.

Every time these two meet up, they like to kiss. See all kissing pics taken over the weekend after the cut...

Before I Write A Book part 3 - By Basketmouth

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A part 3 of the comedian's Before I Write A Book series. Enjoy...

UNIBEN - 1999

When the posters came up on the hostel walls that there was going to be a Talent hunt show coming up which was organised by Femi Akinwunmi, I quickly registered for it as a rapper. The star price was a CD player..my dream. I imagined being able to replace our old cassette player and put on a CD like the rest of the boys.

I practised my lines and waited for d-day. 3 days to the event, I woke up with fever and to find my body covered with little sores...I had chicken pox. I used calamine lotion like my life depended on it, but they only seemed to increase by the day.

Then came the day of the competition. Everyone dressed up and left one after the other to the venue. I was in pain from the heat but in greater pain from being in that room rather than on that stage. I was covered in calamine lotion, disappointed as all my hope that I would have miraculously recovered in those 2 days had gone and with it, my dream of a CD player.

As I tried to play a tape on the radio to take my mind off everything, the cassette player wouldn't work. That was the last straw. In anger, I got up, washed off the lotion from my hands and feet, washed off my face and neck. I wore a long sleeve shirt, buttoned up and hit the road with my friend/manager...Bayo Adekeye. The walk from my room to the Uniben Auditorium was the most difficult 45 mins of my life...well, one of.

I got to the venue early enough, the competition was about to begin. I saw the brand new silver BUSH CD player on the stage...it was beautiful. I couldn't help but imagine. Then the compere, Tee A began to call out the names. Before long, I heard my name...I came out did my one track performance and in the second round,I switched the game at them,and did a comedy performance.

The next morning, our neighbours woke up to the loudest music, it came from our room, we were celebrating, singing, shouting and dancing to music from the shiny BUSH CD player on our table...and in midst of the crowd, a young dreamer covered from head to toe in white calamine lotion danced the hardest.....

Now guys......i'll stop here,you guys should wait for the book. It comes out this December.
www.basketmouth.tv

Goodluck Jonathan's mum donates two block hostel to University

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The president's mother, madam Eunice Ayi Jonathan, yesterday August 10th donated two buildings of 20 self contained flats to Federal University, Otuoke in Bayelsa state. The President, Bayelsa state governor and other dignitaries were at the commissioning yesterday. Continue to see the building

GTBank Commences “Instant Account Opening” on Facebook

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Guaranty Trust Bank plc has once again raised the service bar for African Financial Institutions,
by up grading its Social Banking offering on Facebook to accommodate Instant GTBank Account Opening.

With this upgrade, prospective customers of the foremost Bank can open accounts and immediately get their account numbers while on Facebook, without having to visit any GTBank branch. Continue

Commenting on the new offering which went live recently, Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust plc; Mr. Segun Agbaje said the upgrade will make it more convenient for people to commence banking relationships with the Bank. Mr. Agbaje explained that all people have to do while on Facebook is fill the account opening form, upload their passport photograph and signature mandate and immediately get their account number.

GTBank Social Banking is a unique offering pioneered by the Bank earlier in the year that allows people open GTBank Accounts, make Account Balance Enquiries, perform Money Transfers and purchase Airtime on Facebook.

The Bank remains the leading Nigerian financial services provider in the social media space with over 1.3 Million followers on Facebook alone, the largest following for any Nigerian company.

With Social Banking, Guaranty Trust Bank plc has successfully introduced a new and effective platform through which its customers can get real-time customer service and perform transactions quickly, safely and at their convenience. According to Mr. Agbaje the banking requirements of today’s customers necessitates a high degree of flexibility, which is why GTBank is instituting value adding channels on social and other platforms that allow people bank 24/7.

Guaranty Trust Bank plc was established in 1990 and has within the last 23 years come to be recognized as one of the most innovative and service focused banks in Nigeria. The Bank, which was recently conferred with the 2013 African Bank of the Year Award by African Banker Magazine, has banking subsidiaries in Cote D’Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom and has concluded the purchase of a 70% equity stake in Fina Bank that will see its operations spread to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda .

Style editor Latasha Ngwube shows off bold new look

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The fashion and style editor has dumped long weaves for a super short haircut. The lead presenter of Glamsquad cut her hair off two days ago and dyed it blonde, unveiling a bold new look. See more photos after the cut...

Omotola back in the day in Sweet Sensation TV ad (Watch!)

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Y'all need to watch this. This is actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde back in the day doing a promo for fast food outlet Sweet Sensation. This lady's got skills. Check on it...

"I am a victim of domestic violence" - Actress Chika Ike opens up

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Actress Chike Ike pens an open letter to her fans, opening up about the physical abuse she suffered in the hands of the man she called her husband for five years. Find her story below...

The past three years has been a very emotional period for me. I focused my energy on work and to build back my self esteem. its been really hard for me to come out straight and talk about this because sometimes I pinch myself to wake up and not believe that I was a victim of domestic violence. I've been through a lot in my life, faced a lot of challenges but this is one topic I've tried so hard to avoid and have been waiting for the right time but I have come to a resolve that there's really no right time because every second of the day,lives are being lost due to domestic violence. I was a victiim of domestic violence in my marriage and that was the singular reason I left my marriage, aside other reasons.

Growing up as a girl. I was always known as the sweetest kid on the block, before I got married, I have been through some relationships and for once no man had ever laid a finger on me. The first time it happened in my marriage I didn't understand it because I am not the type of woman a man beats but I guess there are no types. It just happens and no woman deserves it. As a young girl I thought it was love or his way of expressing his emotions,after every beating he pleads , cries and says it won't happen again, once again I thought it was love and made excuses for him. Over the years when it kept happening consistently I started looking for other definitions for it. I started loosing my self pride,self esteem , self worth, and most painfully i lost a pregnancy (Miscarriage) I almost lost my life in the process then I realised how serious and abnormal it really was.

I have heard and read a lot of accusations from ignorant people who don't know my story,I guess that's why they are ignorant. I was 20yrs old and very naïve to the world when I got married .“ They said I married for money“ LOL. I was married to a corporate guy,who had a 9_5 job in a bank, Lives in a rented 2 bedroom apartment at Egbe.. So do the maths! . I married for love. I did a traditional wedding. A white wedding and a court wedding. So that's how much I wanted to be married forever. For five years I hoped, prayed & wished that one day it will all change. But the last straw that broke the carmels back was during a heated argument he threw a glass jug to my face and I dogged it and it shattered on d wall. I saw death flash before me and I made a decision to save my life. I left my marriage.

Am not saying this to draw pity from anyone because we are entitled to our opinions and believes. I am not also saying this to discourage people from falling in love because its a beautiful feeling and I still believe in it. I am saying this to educate, share and talk about my experience as a victim of domestic violence because it is real.

Chris Brown suffers a seizure

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According to reports, emergency medical technicians rushed to a Hollywood recording studio this morning after Chris Brown suffered a seizure...

From TMZ

The L.A. City Fire Dept. rushed to a Hollywood recording studio early Friday morning, after getting a 911 call that Chris Brown had a seizure ... TMZ has learned.

The call came from Record Plant recording studios in Hollywood at 1:09 AM. When EMTs arrived ... we're told Chris refused treatment and also refused to be transported to the hospital.

We do not know if it was indeed a seizure, but we've learned Chris did suffer from seizures as a child.

New Music: Omawumi - Somori

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New music from Omawumi...enjoy below...

Style stars: Genevieve Nnaji and Rita Dominic

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Genny and Rita looking very stylish in their ensemble. Love Genny's purse

Hoodlums who attacked corper in Bayelsa state have been arrested

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Two men, Weri Malua and Ebi West Jato, have been arrested in connection with the attack on corps member, Folakemi Akinbode on Monday August 5th. The Bayelsa Special Security Task Force known as 'Operation Doo Akpor' claimed responsibility for the arrest.

The two men attacked the NYSC nurse as she was returning to the corpers' lodge after her shift at the Niger Delta Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, Bayelsa state. The men had earlier in the day visited the teaching hospital to donate blood and were paid by Ms Akinbode. They waited for her to leave work and attacked her with a machete after stealing from her.

Some guy is claiming he's the father of Kourtney Kardashian's son

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In early 2009, Kourtney and Scott Disick called time on their relationship after dating for three years. In the time they were separated, Kourtney met hot model, Michael Girgenti, (pictured above) on the set of a photo shoot and according to the guy, they had unprotected sex. This was in March 2009. By December 2009, Kourtney gave birth to a son.

Michael said he tried contacting Kourtney after seeing a photo of Mason and believes he's the biological father of the boy who is now 3 and a half years old.

According to TMZ, the model has filed papers at a Los Angeles court asking a judge to order DNA tests for Kourtney, Mason and Scott Disick. He's also asking for joint custody of the boy.

Kourtney's lawyer says the accusation is absurd, claiming Michael is only looking for money and fame "His claims are absurd and this is simply another shameful attempt to gain publicity and profit from fictional stories about my client. Scott Disick is Mason’s father,'

Uche Jombo shares old pic of Nollywood stars

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Uche Jombo Rodriquez shared this photo of some famous Nollywood stars on the set of a movie back in 2003. Can you spot Genevieve Nnaji, Uche Jombo, Ramsey Noah and Nonso Diobi in the pic?

2shotz' wife reacts to Beverly Osu's battery allegations

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BBA Beverly Osu claimed a rapper ex battered her while they were dating. One of her ex, 2shotz released a statement yesterday denying the allegations. His wife, Precious Jones, has also reacted, saying her husband is not a violent man. See more Tweets after the cut

New music: Popcorn - Orimi

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Onome Brown aka Popcorn is a multi-talented artiste who was born & bred in Delta State. He is currently signed to Hybreed Music founded by Ikechukwu 'Moniyke' Kenneth. Popcorn has been music-inclined from a tender age, but started professionally in 2010. He has a released single 'Go DJ' produced by Onojake Erhiga, which was dedicated to Nigerian Disc Jockeys, some of whom he mentioned on the Track, like DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Scratch, DJ Humility, DJ Waxxy, DJ Neptune and few others amongst many. And the video for 'Go DJ' was produced by 'Capital Dreams Pictures' and is presently gaining air-play on Soundcity, Nigezie & several other TV stations.

Here comes his 2nd official single titled 'Orimi' produced by Kandysugabeat, on which Popcorn gave a distinct delivery with spectacular wordplay on the Afrocentric sound, to cut a nitch of uniqueness for himself and its a song expected to hit every dance floor like a fireball. Continue to listen to it...

TGIF!!! Release party of ORIMI going down at Club Lafayette, Sanusi Fafunwa Street VI. Come catch POPCORN perform 'Orimi' live and be thrilled...

GO DJ - http://www.hulkshare.com/691e1pkglgqo

"Who knows tomorrow?" By Okey Bakassi and Basketmouth.

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Fulani cattle herdsmen butcher two brothers in Imo state

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The plight of residents of Umuekwunne Irete in Imo State got worse yesterday Thursday August 8th 2013 as fulani cattle herdsmen opened fire on the community, injuring several young men. Worse off is Chibuzor Hezekiah Okorie (pictured above) who was shot in the stomach and also cut in the chest and leg with a machete. His brother was also attacked.

The Fulani cattle herdsmen encroach into the farms, using the crop to feed their cattle. This has always been the case in most communities in Imo State. Almost on a daily basis cattle storm farm lands and destroys crops cultivated by the people. And when some youths in the community confronted the cattle herdsmen around 3pm yesterday, they almost didn't live to tell their story.

The Fulanis carry AK47 guns and machetes and this was what they sued on the men yesterday.

The communities said they have reported the happening to the government on several occasions, but nothing has been done so far. Find another pic after the cut...*viewer discretion advised*

Question of the day; Would you make the sacrifice for your grandpa?

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Your 80 year old grandfather needs N15million for emergency surgery (If he doesn't have the surgery he will die) and you're the only person in your family who has that kind of money. But the thing is, you've been working so hard and saving all your money for the past 7 years and all you have in your account is N15.5million. Would you give your grandfather the N15m he needs for surgery or would you be like "No way! he's 80 anyway and I can't start all over again"

Answer this question sincerely, LIBers.

Oprah Winfrey 'was victim of racism' in Switzerland

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Billionaire US talk show host Oprah Winfrey said she was a victim of racism during a recent visit to Switzerland. Oprah visited Zurich last month to attend Tina Turner's wedding and while there she visited an up market handbag shop but a shop assistant refused to serve her, saying the bags on display were "too expensive" for her. The bag on display was a $35,000 bag. Too expensive for one of the richest women in the world? Well, The Oprah Winfrey Show is not shown in Switzerland so they don't know her there...but even at that no black person can afford a $35, 000 bag?

Oprah said she left the shop calmly without arguing, but that the experience was proof that racism continues to be a problem. "There's two different ways to handle it. I could've had the whole blow-up thing... but it still exists, of course it does."she said

Del-York International set to host the 3rd New York Film Academy training programme

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If you missed the last New York Film Academy (NYFA)training program, you can now heave a sigh of relief and smile; as yet another opportunity to become filmmakers and creative professionals now lies within your reach.

Del-York International, Africa’s frontline Film and Media Marketing Company, (Sole representative of the NYFA in Africa), is bringing to your doorstep Africa’s most intensive hands-on film making training program.

The New York Film Academy has confirmed its readiness to return to Nigeria this year for another training programme, with its renewed commitment towards empowering young creative Nigerians and Africans with the passion and skill requisite to birthing a more robust film industry.

On its part, the NYFA has expressed delight on the prospect of training more Nigerians to become professionals in film making, multi-media and entertainment. Del-York International is building on the success it recorded with the two previous trainings held in Lagos and Abuja, which saw 650 aspiring film makers and media professionals trained, by 60 Hollywood’s top tutors from the Los Angeles and New York Campuses of the NYFA.

The training project which has been slated for the last quarter of the year, will feature an array of courses ranging from Acting, Directing, Set design, Production, Film making, Final Cut Pro, 3D animation, Screen writing, Cinematography, Digital photography, Music Video production, Costume & Make-Up, Graphics & Special effects as well as Broadcast Journalism.

This year, in a bid to accommodate more applicants in Nigeria and Africa, measures are in place to admit up to a thousand applicants; this much Miss Andrea Manuela Giaccaglia (Head; Marketing and corporate communications) believes will enable more participants benefit from the training, unlike previous editions. Also, key players in the nations’ corporate and industrial sectors are gearing up to provide sponsorship packages for the project.

Applicants are advised to hastily apply at www.delyorkinternational.com, for a speedy processing of applications and issuance of admission letters, in order to enjoy sponsorship considerations. Applicants must also note that the admission letter is a pre-condition for a chance to access and obtain a Federal government scholarship scheme dubbed: Project Act-Capacity Building Fund. The first phase of the grant that is designated for training and capacity building projects, within Nollywood and the creative industry will come on stream July 2013.

This edition of the NYFA training promises to be a profound experience for all applicants.

Video: Del-York - New York Film Academy training program

Who wore it better: Juniper Musa & Noella Musunka in Ella & Gabby

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Multichoice Nigeria Channel manager Juniper Musa (Left) and international model Noella Musunka (right) in embellished print and green silk one-shoulder floor-length dress by Nigerian-based fashion brand Ella and Gabby. Who rocked the dress?

Video: Watch Dbanj freestyle in the studio for Hennessy Artistry

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Hennessy Artistry headliner, Dbanj is presently putting finishing touches to this year’s theme song. The exciting video sees Dbanj go through a selection of beats produced by fast rising producer, Dee Vee. The track, which is set to premiere on Tuesday, August 13th, has been described as the biggest Hennessy Artistry track in the history of Artistry. Watch...

Tameka Raymond shares first photo of the son who nearly drowned

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Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond shares a first photo of her son Usher V since his near fatal pool accident. In case this is news to you, earlier this week Usher Raymond's five-year-old son, Usher Raymond V, nearly drowned in a pool accident after his arm got stuck in the pool drain

Usher yesterday released a statement to the media thanking the men who saved his son from drowning. Find the statement after the cut...

Usher's statement to the media

''I would like to thank my Aunt Renaas well as the doctors and nurses who are working with us around the clock."

''I would especially like to thank the two men who saved my son's life, Eugene Stachurski and Ben Crews. They are true heroes and I am deeply grateful to them."

''I am blessed and fortunate to say that my son Usher V is doing well and is recovering. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers, love and support for my family's well-being.''

2shotz responds to Beverly Osu's claims of being battered by an ex-bf

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Beverly Osu, who we will all agree kinda talks too much in the BBA House, claimed a few days back that she was battered to the extreme by an ex-rapper boyfriend and even pulled up her shirt to show a scar she got from one of his numerous beatings...to prove she wasn't lying about the abuse. (Women usually don't lie about being abused. If anything, they try to hide it).

She said one time while he was beating her she ran into the bathroom to escape him, but instead of leaving her alone, he broke down the bathroom door and continued beating her.

Beverly didn't mention names...she said rapper boyfriend...and some of us know she once dated 2shotz who is a rapper. She may have been referring to 2shotz or another rapper she dated...I really don't know but some blogs believed Beverly was referring to 2shotz and called him out.

2shotz has responded to the allegations. Find the statement he posted on Facebook after the cut...

Actress Lola Alao remarries

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Many years after ending her first marriage, controversial Yoruba actress Lola Alao has remarried. The mother of one married her US based beau, Wale Ajibola, in Atlanta yesterday. Congrats to them.

Seaman's Schnapps Premium excites consumers with new pack

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Seaman’s Schnapps, the leading schnapps’ brand from the stable of Grand Oak Limited now has its Premium 75CL in a bright new purple look creating more excitement and appeal to its teeming consumers.

The new look which aligns with the lead pack of Seaman’s Royale 100CL is intended to create a unique brand identity for the product as well as guarantee customers’ satisfaction.

Dropping the hint recently in Lagos, Category Manager Mr. Ayodeji Abiodun, stated that the new look of the popular Schnapps’ brand was informed by the need to constantly create requisite appeal and excitement around the brand.

Furthermore, he disclosed that dazzling look Seaman’s Premium 75 CL comes with a customized tot glass, an appealing design and a firmer gift box which is parallel to 100 CL pack size.

Commenting on the new look Seaman’s Premium, Grand Oak Limited’s General Manager, Marketing Mr. Brajesh Kumar, said with this new initiative, the brand now wears an attractive colour which readily distinguishes it.

He stated that the company will aggressively push the brand in the market, ensuring that the target audience is aware of its new offerings.

Speaking in his own words on the new look Seaman’s Premium 75CL, the company’s Commercial Director Aare Fatai Odesile, stated that the relaunch was in consonance with Grand Oak’s corporate policy to be constantly innovative and ahead of competitors.

In addition, he described the new look as unique and novel, stating that as a consumer-centric company, Grand Oak Limited is committed to bringing appeal and excitement to its brands as innovation and creativity has become the defining character of its brands in all product segments.

He was nonetheless of the view that the target audience will find a new value for money in the new pack as it is contemporary, appealing and exciting.