Trailer: Bird of Roses .

BED OF ROSES’ SYNOPSIS

There are seven pragmatic definitions of life that would definitely get you thinking. But the most incisive of them all however, is the thought that life is a game……A game in which the first move is not always the best move.
Ella Boateng is married to real estate millionaire Andy Nadab. But when Andy who supposedly is seeing another woman pops up in her face asking for a divorce, she decides that she must first know the woman who has stolen his heart.  In that light and with the help of her half Sister Zina, she secures the services of Jason, a young Man good at such odd jobs as trailing people and commissions him to at all cost find out who the “other woman” is.  But unknown to her however and even to the best of minds, the other woman is Zina.
What follows is a dare-devil web of plots and counter-plots between both sisters that leave a trail of hate, bitterness, pain and anguish. At the end of it all however we are taught another very important definition of life…..
Life is not a bed of Roses….
This movie ‘Bird of Roses will be premiered in the United States sometime this summer, stay tuned for more information. A Michael Odika Production starring Ghana superstars Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Martha Ankomah, Yvonne Okoro, and Adjetey Anang.
Directed by Pascal Amanfo.
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Cossy Orjiakor Exposes Boobs In Nightclub.

This picture below was taken in a nightclub where the ex actress(turned musician)went to have fun.she was approached by fans who wanted to take pics of her boobs and the (maybe drunk cossy)gladly obliged them.

the lady who is in the picture with her used her blackberry phone to snap and later circulated it,this picture made the cover page of a softsell publication this week in Nigeria...do you like what you see

                     okay boobs aside,whos this with blue eyes?mscheeeew!
from S.T.E.L.L.A'S*new*G.R.O.O.V.E

Omowunmi And Ohimai Ataafo As ''2011 Allure Style Icon''.The Style Nite.

Recently in an elaborate ceremony,Lagos celebrities and fashionistas gathered at the Atlantic Beach centre in Victoria Island  to honour the winners of this years winners of the male and female ''STYLE ICONS OF THE YEAR'.Organished by Allure Magazine,and insert of Vanguard Newspapers.
This years winners are Omowunmi Akinnifesi (MGBN 2006)And Ohimai Ataafo.
While Omowunmi wore a dramatic floor-length dress by Kinabuti ,Ohimai kept his look simple and sleek in a black suit from his label, MAI.The event was a gathering of was very colourful and glamourous with the celebs like Nike Oshinowo,Erelu Dosunmo,Joan Okorodudu,Eyo Susan ,Eunice Efole,Benny Obaze(Bevista),Mudi,etc.
here are few pictures of the events courtesy of Bellanaija.com

Allure Style Icons 2011 - Omowunmi Akinnifesi & Ohimai Atafo

Nike Oshinowo-Soleye

Omowunmi and Fabmimi.

Ugonna Omeruo & Eunice Efole

Ohimai Atafo

Omowunmi Akinnifesi

Erelu Dosunmu and Nike Oshinowo-Soleye

More Nigerians Pay Special Tributes To Late Mrs Victoria Mimi Katsina Alu.

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday expressed shock and sadness over the death of the wife of the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mrs. Victoria Mimi Katsina-Alu, saying she was a quintessential wife and partner who catered for, and gave the needed support to her husband. In a condolence letter written on behalf of his family, the government and people of Nigeria, Jonathan also condoled with the CJN, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, and members of his family.

A statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Ima Niboro, quoted Jonathan as saying: "The suddenness and manner of her passing must understandably be a source of great grief to you. You should however find solace in the fact that she lived a richly-fulfilled Christian life of consummate dedication and service to God and community.

"I am also aware that she was a quintessential wife and partner, providing the needed support for you in the discharge of your onerous responsibilities as our nation's number one judicial officer. As I pray that God Almighty grants her soul eternal rest, I also pray that he imbues you with the requisite strength to cope with this very painful loss."
Also, the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan,and the Senate president David Mark have condoled with the CJN over the death of his wife.

Mrs Katsina-Alu was killed when a Gmelina tree cracked and fell on her. Her husband was injured by a branch. The tree was uprooted by a wind-storm which disrupted the couple's leisure in their country home.
Family sources said the deceased, who would have turned 54 next month, was picked up unconscious and rushed to a nearby hospital in Gboko alongside her husband who was also hit by a branch of the tree. There, she was confirmed dead by the attending doctor.
In a condolence letter received by the family, Mrs. Jonathan stated that her death "is a great loss not only to the family and the people of Benue State but to the entire nation, especially the women folk."

According to the first lady, the deceased would be remembered for her courage and deep thoughts, particularly for dogged determination in meeting the needs of others.

Mark also condoled with the CJN, saying that the death of his wife was irreparable.
In a message of condolence which was sent to the family, the Senate president eulogised the memories of Mrs. Katsina- Alu and said her demise came when she was most needed by her husband and members of the family.
Praying for the repose of her soul and encouraging members of her family to take solace in the legacies she left behind, Mark said 'the death of Mrs. Katsina-Alu at this time was unfortunate and painful. "The sudden death was shocking and truly devastating .I share in this pain. It is an irreparable loss. I pray her gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord."

In the same vein, Edo State governor Adams Oshimhole has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of the CJN's wife.

Oshimhole, who described the deceased as a mother and a devout Christian, said in a letter of condolence that "much as Mrs. Katsina-Alu's loss is painful to bear, we urge you to take heart and trust that her faithful lord cannot be wrong in his judgment on how long she sojourned on earth".
Others who condoled with the CJN and visited the residence of the bereaved include the governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, and Senator George Akume.
Other dignitaries were the governors of Rivers and Kebbi states, Dr. Rotimi Amaechi and Alhaji Saidu Dakingari, minister of justice Mr. Mohammed Adoke, and Alhaji Adamu Aleiro, among others.

Meanwhile, the administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Umaru Eri, has condoled with the CJN over the death of his wife.
Justice Eri described the death as a sad one and prayed the Almighty God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Also, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, yesterday expressed shock and deep sadness at the sudden death of the wife of the CJN.
In a condolence letter to the widower, Justice Katsina-Alu, Fashola said: "Coming on a day when she had so wonderfully played her role, as she had done over the years, as a caring mother to all at a niece's wedding and in such a circumstance, I am indeed at a loss for adequate words to console you over this most unexpected exit from life's centre stage."
Her remains will be layed to rest on the 14th May 2011.

Osama’s son reacts: My father is not dead!

One of Osama’s sons, Omar, 30, has reacted to the killing of his father, Osama  bin Laden, saying his father was not killed by the US, in the Navy Seals raid in Pakistan.
This is the first time any member of Osama’s immediate family will respond to the death of their father.
In a statement,  Omar said the US violated international law by the alleged killing  of OBL in his home.

Omar bin Laden

Below is the statement:
Statement from the family of Sheikh Osama bin Laden
I Omar Ossama Binladin and my brothers the lawful children and heirs of the Ossama Binladin (OBL) have noted wide coverage of the news of the death of our father, but we are not convinced on the available evidence in the absence of dead body, photographs, and video evidence that our natural father is dead. Therefore, with this press statement, we seek such conclusive evidence to believe the stories published in relation to 2 May 2011 operation Geronimo as declared by the President of United States Barrack Hussein Obama in his speech that he authorized the said operation and killing of OBL and later confirmed his death.
If OBL has been killed in that operation as President of United States has claimed then we are just in questioning as per media reports that why an unarmed man was not arrested and tried in a court of law so that truth is revealed to the people of the world. If he has been summarily executed then, we question the propriety of such assassination where not only international law has been blatantly violated but USA has set a very different example whereby right to have a fair trial, and presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of law has been sacrificed on which western society is built and is standing when a trial of OBL was possible for any wrongdoing as that of Iraqi President Sadam Hussein and Serbian President Slobodan Miloševic’. We maintain that arbitrary killing is not a solution to political problems and crime’s adjudication as Justice must be seen to be done.
It is also unworthy of the special forces to shoot unarmed female family members of Binladen killing a female and that of one of his son.
Most importantly, when it is a common knowledge that OBL’s family is residing at one place outside KSA, why they were not contacted to receive his dead body. His sudden and un witnessed burial at sea has deprived the family of performing religious rights of a Muslim man.
Finally, now that the operation is concluded we wish the Government of Pakistan to release and hand over all minors of the family and all the family members are reunited at one place and are repatriated to their country of origin, especially female members of the family to avoid further oppression and we seek international support to that effect.
Without agreeing to the ways of OBL as to how he professed, believed and operated, We Omar Ossama Binladin, and my brothers, the lawful children of the Ossama Binladin (OBL) herewith demand an inquiry under UNO to reach to the accuracy of the facts as stated by United States into the fundamental question as to why our father was not arrested and tried but summarily executed without a court of law. We are putting these questions to the United Nations, OIC, President of United States that a necessary evidence is presented to the family in private and or public to make us believe what they claim, and all the remaining family members are repatriated and united after necessary initial investigation.
In making this statement, we want to remind the world that Omar Ossam Binladin, the fourth-born son of our father, always disagreed with our father regarding any violence and always sent messages to our father, that he must change his ways and that no civilians should be attacked under any circumstances.  Despite the difficulty of publicly disagreeing with our father, he never hesitated to condemn any violent attacks made by anyone, and expressed sorrow for the victims of any and all attacks.  As he condemned our father, we now condemn the president of the United States for ordering the execution of unarmed men and women.
Failure to answer these questions will force us to go to International forum for justice such as International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice and UN must take notice of the violation of international law and assist us to have answers for which we are lawful in seeking them. A panel of eminent British and international lawyers is being constituted and a necessary action may be taken if no answers are furnished within 30 days of this statement.

Air Force Fighter Plane Crashes In Gboko

 A Nigerian Air Force Fighter Jet F-7Ni at the early hours of Wednesday, crashed at Mbaniongu Mbazaam, near Yandev in Gboko local government area of Benue State. The ill fated jet crash landed near the Yandev Community Secondary School, at kilometer 4, Buruku road, but no casualties were recorded in the accident.
In a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer of the Tactical Air Command of the force in Makurdi, Wing Commander Adebayo Makun, the two pilots on board the aircraft successfully ejected from the craft.
According to Makun, a search and rescue team from the 305 Flying Training School has successfully rescued the two pilots back to base.
He said, “A NAF search and rescue helicopter from the 305 Flying Training School Enugu has already sighted and recovered the pilots to NAF medical hospital in Makurdi for medical attention”.

File photo: A Nigerian Airforce plane.

The Command’s spokesman further disclosed that the Chief of Air Staff has already ordered an investigative team to visit the site of the crash to ascertain the cause of the mishap.
“An investigative team ordered by the CAS is already at the crash site to ascertain the cause of the crash”, he said.
Meanwhile, the news of the air mishap had initially thrown the entire state into shock as the rumour mills had it that top Nigerian politicians who were on their way to Ushongo to commensurate with the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu on the death of his wife were involved in the air disaster.
It would be recalled that in September 17th, 2006, an 18 seater Dornier Airforce plane belonging to the Nigeria Air Force also crashed in Oko village in Vandeikya local government area of Benue State, killing  15 top military officers in that flight while three survived the crash.
In another statement ,   signed by Air Commodore Yusuf Anas, Director of Airforce Public Relations,  in Abuja;  it confirmed the crash and also said that no deaths were recorded  as the two pilots on board the aircraft successfully ejected.
The statement reads, “A Nigerian Air Force F7-Ni aircraft, on a routine training exercise crashed this morning at Mbaniongu Mbazaam near Yandev Community Secondary School, Kilometer 4 Buruku Road Yandev, Benue State”.
“The two pilots on board the aircraft successfully ejected from the aircraft. A Nigerian Air Force Search and Rescue helicopter from 305 Flying Training School Enugu has already sighted and flown the pilots to the Nigerian Air Force Medical Hospital, Makurdi for medical assessment”.
“A preliminary investigation into the crash has been ordered by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal MD Umar to ascertain the cause of the accident”.
Source  Vanguard.

1,000 Political Appointees Sacked By Yuguda.

Determined to inject new blood into his new administration for the next four years, Bauchi State governor, Mallam Isa Yuguda, has approved the disengagement of all political office holders and other appointees numbering over 1,000 in the state.

This was contained in a press release signed by the Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, Office of the Secretary tot the State Government, Hashimu Yakubu, copies of which were made available to newsmen in Bauchi yesterday.

The release also said that all commissioners, chairmen and members of boards, parastatals and extra ministerial departments should prepare their handing over notes and present same to the permanent secretaries of the various ministries and parastatals or the most senior directors where there are no permanent secretaries not later than May 16, 2011.

The statement added,  “all other political appointees comprising Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special and Personal Assistants should also prepare their handing over notes and hand over  to the heads of the various organisations  to which they are attached by May 16, 2011.”

It, however, explained that chairmen and members of statutory commissions..
comprising the Civil Service Commission, Judicial Service Commission and the State Independent Electoral Commission are not affected by the development.

The statement concluded that, “while appreciating the support given for his re-election by political office holders, His Excellency wishes them the best in their future endeavors.”

Not My Daughter.... Genevieve Nnaji

Oops! She's a Fan

Well, there’s a twist to the story of Genevieve caught attending a party with her teenage daughter. The actress, who spoke via her twitter page, says the teenage girl she took the photograph with is just a fan. Wow, that’s really hard to believe though, judging by the resemblance, but hey, we have heard it from the horse’s mouth and we believe her. After all no mother can deny her own daughter, thank you

from Welcome To Ladun Liadi's Blog 

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NIKE OSHINOWO SET TO LAUNCH FRAGRANCE '' ASABI''.

Ex Beauty queen and Fashion icon, Nike Osinowo – Soleye, has lauched a debut Eau de parfum fragrance called ÀSÀBÍ which means of a special birth in Yoruba, Nike's native language.

The fragrance which will soon hit local stores is set at N5,000 per bottle. Talk of affordable Elegance!!!!

Suswam,Mark,Gemade And Others Recieve Certificate Of Return From Inec.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, presented to the Senate President, David Mark, Governor Gabriel Suswam, former PDP chairman, Mr Barnabas Gemade and 40 other elected legislators on Monday, their certificates of return.

The ceremony, which took place at the INEC headquarters and presided over by the INEC National Commissioner, Honourable Philip Umeadi Jnr. and Benue State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Nasiru Ayilara, attracted well wishers.
 The former Governor, now Senator George Akume who was re-elected Senator Benue north west on the plat form of the Action Congress of Nigeria  absent at the presentation.

Hon Orker Jev who was also re-elected as member for Buruku federal constituency  was elated and dedicated the certificate to the masses of his constituency for giving him another four years to serve them promising them that he will leave up to their expectations.

In his address, INEC REC, Alhaji Ayilara who commended the political parties for providing leadership and direction to their teeming followers, the NYSC, various security agencies and the Benue people maintained that the success of INEC is a result of the combined efforts of the bodies which culminated in the state’s achievement of a violence free election.
The question on the lips of Benue indigens is ,HOW FAR CAN SOME PEOPLE GO WITH THIER VICTORIES?  This is because the A.C.N has vowed to challenged their victories at the tribunal because of the widespread violence and malpractices recorded at the polls.i wonder why Ayilara will refer to it as free and fair.We still have a long way to go in dealing with desperate politicians as rightly said by politicians themselves.
Only time will tell.
We are watching and waiting to blog the victors and vanquisheds.
CONGRATULATONS TO THEM ALL.

PHOTONEWS: FUEL SCARCITY IN ABUJA Signs Of Hard Times To Come.

 What is going on in Abuja federal capital?

where are this long queues coming from?

could this be part of transformation ?

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FUEL SCARCITY I

ABUJA

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Fuel scarcity worsens in Abuja.



photo credit to sahara reporters.

 

 

Celebrity Flick Of The Day .Genevieve And Her Daughter.

Genevieve Nnaji and her daughter.....

Who looks younger???

Big Brother Amplified Housemates Split Into Two Houses.

After much anticipation as to what was going to be happening on Sunday night, with regards to evictions from the house, IK revealed Big Brothers’s plan.

He explained that there was another house and that certain of the housemates would be moving into it.

As all the housemates have passed their auditions the decision was going to be based on random selection.

The housemates were told to make their way to the Eviction Doors and then wait to be told what to do.

When the doors opened they all made their way onto the stage.

IK greeted them and spoke to a few housemates and then got down to business.

The housemates were advised to pick a rubber glove out of a bag without looking into it first.

After they had done this IK explained that those who had chosen a green or yellow glove were to leave the stage.

There were 15 of these housemates in total.

They were returned to the old house now called Heads.

The remaining 11 housemates were told to stay on stage and after a while were also asked to leave after IK had thanked them for their participation.

These housemates were then taken to a new house which will now be their new home.

This house is called Tails.

It is just as beautiful as the old house and has plenty of space, with a garden and a Jacuzzi.

The houses are split as follows:

Heads: Confidence (Ghana), Jossy (Namibia), Vina (Nigeria), Sharon (Uganda), Bernadina (Namibia), Weza (Angola), Danny (Ethiopia), Wendell (Zim), Michael (Moz), Felicia (Malawi), Vimbai (Zim), Hanni (Ethiopia), Zeus (Botswana), Millicent (Kenya) and Lomwe (Malawi).

Tails: Luclay (SA), Nkuli (SA), Bhoke (Tanzania), Kim (Zambia), Lotus (Tanzania), Alex (Ghana), Mumba (Zambia), Nic (Kenya), Karen (Nigeria), Ernest (Uganda) and Miss P (Botswana).

Even though this complicates our lives slightly it also gives us an opportunity to get each house in smaller chunks - thereby getting to know each housemate better.

Also what will be interesting will be the new relationships that will develop because there are less to choose from in each house.




Time will tell.

Can’t wait!!

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Six Up for Eviction Including Vina.

Vina ,housemate from Nigeria is among the housemates nominated for possible eviction this sunday she is a sassy chic with strong views but a lot of fun and she has substance . Zeus from Botswana who is also the current head of house was also up for eviction but as HoH, he was able to replace himself with Zimbabwe's Vimbai.
The other housemates who are up for eviction are Confidence from Ghana who by the way is disturbed by this move, Danny from Ethiopia, Jossy from Namibia and Weza from Angola.
This makes a total of six housemates up for eviction and at least one out of the six will be leaving the house next Sunday at least to reduce on the congestion in the Heads/Tails houses.
Meanwhile, The 'Heads' have heard Big Brother's loud voice addressing the The 'Tails' so as far as they are concerned, it is official that there is another house. Zeus and Lomwe have confirmed that on separate occasions they had Biggie's voice from the kitchen and bathroom calling out one of the housemates to the chat room.
Lets vote cleverly so that we can be entertained in an AMPLIFIED fashion.
VOTE VINA TO STAY BACK IN THE HOUSE.

Confidence Is Rocking The Big Brother House.

			She is up for eviction but considering the ages of the housemates and judging by past experiences, Confidence could only count on her flamboyant and ‘naughty’ lifestyle to exempt herself from an early exit from the house. Sammy B who represented Ghana in the last edition of the show, Big Brother All Stars, was the second Housemate to be evicted from the house mainly because of his age, 35. Many said the age deprived him of his youthfulness and was not able to cope with the other contestants – he was too distant from the show. If age becomes a factor again, then Confidence has no chance in the house, but pundits are already engaging the "wait and see" gear, because the Big Brother reality can cough up surprises. This season’s show starts Sunday, May 1, and for 91 days, the 14 housemates will battle it out to be the ultimate winner.

The BEAT wins 2011 star quest

   The B.E.AT comprising of lead singer beauty aghedo,female vocalists charity adubi and serene enid eyube alongside keyboard player justice adhigo ,drummer efetobor ojarigho and bassist/bandleader sammie tochux  is the winner of 2011 star quest music competition .

  They were announced  the winner at the grandfinale on 7th May ,2011 at the Eko hotels ,Lagos .They went away with N7.5 million naira worth of recording contract , N3.6 million cash prize and a mini van with one year accomodation at any chosen area in Lagos . 

   Other bands in the competition  are bliss , storm ,D-Extreme ,Golden flames ,and the harmonics