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BTS Photos! Femi Branch is Aunty Maria in new flick.

Actor cum writer, Femi Branch has taken on a very different character for his his latest film role.‎ The 45-year old filmmaker will be playing the role of Aunty Maria, a middle-aged woman in the flick.

The aesthetic makeup on him tho’.

 

Photo Credit: Instagram/FemiBranch

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Beware! Two-minute maggi noodles are hazardous – NAFDAC warns

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has warned Nigerians to beware of Maggi noodles produced by Nestlé India as they contain excess lead which can cause serious health problems. These noodles have been recalled from stores across India since June 2015 after a report by the Indian Food Safety Regulators of probable lead contamination which caused 143,000 deaths.
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Store keepers, wholesalers and retailers in Nigeria have however been advised to employ proactive measures geared at stopping the consumption of the product. The public too has been urged to desist from buying or using them.

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Bukola Saraki pleads 'not guilty' to corruption charges, granted bail


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Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has pleaded ‘not guilty’ to 13-count charges of
fraud and alleged false declaration of assaults brought against him by the Code
of Conduct Bureau. The ex Governor appeared at the Tribunal today with more
than 30 senators and members of the House of Representatives and during the
course of the prosecution, his lawyers challenged the jurisdiction of the
tribunal affirming that the matter wasn’t a criminal case. 
The
prosecution opposed the argument adding that the trial was purely criminal.
Citing section  2 of the
Administration of Justice Act, 2015, he said the matter could be heard
alongside any preliminary objection regarding the tribunal’s jurisdiction.
The new law was signed by former
President Goodluck Jonathan in March 2015, as part of a major reform of
Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
The Act is expected to speed up
corruption cases before the courts, by dealing with issues of preliminary
objections, adjournments, and jurisdiction. The law says such objections must
be addressed by the courts concurrently with the corruption charge, unlike the
past when interlocutory injunctions could go to the Supreme Court and return,
before the main trial begins.

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Mr. Saraki pleaded guilty concerning
his failure to declare his assets when he was Kwara State governor as well as
his alleged use of foreign bank accounts. He also denied making false
declaration of assets. “I
believe that I am here as the Senate president to indicate my respect for the
tribunal. I am puzzled why I am being compelled”. He said
He has also been granted bail.
Meanwhile, the matter has been adjourned to 21st, 22nd and 23rd October for
hearing.
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Entertainment

Join Soni Irabor, Tunji Adebakin, others at the biggest Digital Media Conference in Lagos

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The LAGOS DIGITAL MEDAI CONFERENCE 2015 aims to be the greatest media conference ever
held in Nigeria. Attendees will rub shoulders with the biggest names and brands
in social media, soak up countless tips and new strategies and enjoy extensive
networking opportunities. This event is simply for those seeking ways to use
both online and traditional media market and to boost their businesses or
organizations
This A-class event will have in
attendance top government functionaries, Captains of Industry, top
personalities in different industries and more.
The LAGOS DIGITAL MEDIA CONFERENCE 2015 will attract a lot of CEOs, MDs  of companies, Marketing Team of companies,
decision makers, influential personalities, social media personnel, highly
ranked bloggers, business development officials, head marketing personnel,
social media trend setters, trend followers and opinion.

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Speakers:
Soni
Irabor: CEO Inspiration FM
Marek  Zmysłowski:  MD Jovago.com
Tunji
Adebakin: GM/COO at Ultima Ltd
Akin
Adelegan: CEO Advertange Media
Dayo
Adefila: CO-FOUNDER/CEO HotSauce Ltd
David
Olumuyiwa: CEO CherryBrooks
Fola
Daniels: CEO
Edible Pen                   
Daniel
Malik: CEO Tradersball.com
Date :              Friday 2nd
of  October 2015
Arrival:            9:00am- 
Departure:       5:00pm
Venue:            Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lekki Lagos.

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Admission Fee:

N50,000: Individual
N100,000 : Covers for 2 Participants and a display Stand
Register online: www.tradersball.com/ldmconference then make  payment to: 

TRADERSBALL COMPANY GTBank 0176112009

Registration
ends by Friday, 25th of Sept 2015
Showcase Your Brand At LDM Conference
Display Point 
Platinum- N300, 000
– A table for 3 at the event
-Product Display Point
– Company logo in all communication materials ( Press and online )
– Acknowledgement by anchor at open and close of
event
– Logo on red carpet brand wall
– Logo Multimedia display during event.
 -5minutes
speech at the event about product or service
 Display Point  Gold- N250, 000
A Table for 3 at the event
Product Display Point
-Logo on red carpet brand wall
Company logo in all communication materials (
Press and online) – Acknowledgement by anchor at open and close of event
– Logo Multimedia display during event.
Display
Point  Silver- N200, 000
Product Display Point
Company logo in all communication materials(
Press and online)
– Acknowledgement by anchor at open and close of
event
– Logo on red carpet brand wall
– Logo Multimedia display during event.
We would also be happy to work with your budget
and specifications as required.

LDM
Conference Team 
[email protected] 
07088537842 or 08168061449
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Entertainment

Nigeria’s Uzo Aduba Wins Emmy Award

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34 year-old Nigerian Actress, Uzo Aduba has won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. The Boston-born thespian was recognised  for her role as Susanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the American comedy-drama series, Orange is the New Black.

Aduba who kick-started her acting career 12 years ago thanked her family and cast and crew members of the show ‎whilst receiving her award.

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“These are people who have helped me read lines for auditions and stayed up late learning the script with me, and my mom has stood for me when I couldn’t stand myself and carried me in time when I was weak. If I could live to be one-tenth of the woman that she has lived to be, I would have lived.” She said


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My Ideal woman should be deaf and dumb -Jesse Jagz

Chocolate City rapper and brother to M.I Abaga, Jesse ‘Jagz’ Abaga has listed some of the qualities he wants in a woman and believe you me, they are unbelievably weird.
 Excerpts from a recent interview.

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 “If I tell you my ideal woman you will not believe me. My ideal woman is someone who is deaf and dumb so that I cannot be talking too much or listening to too many conversations.”

“It will give me time to focus on my music. There is also something I learnt from Seun Kuti about marriage, he said that with development and everything, the major part of marriage is commitment and submission, appearance don’t necessarily matter. To all the women I have this for you, the more you are getting educated and exposed, you must always remember that a man is always a man and a woman is always a woman.”
“A cat cannot be a dog and a dog can never be a cat. Another quality I am looking out for in a woman is that, my woman should be confident and beautiful. She should be hardworking and able to inspire me. And I am yet to meet the woman but it is not like if I find the person I am ready to get married now. With entertainment, it is very dicey when it comes to marriage stuff and relationship.”


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Lol @ so that I cannot be talking too much or listening to too many conversations.‎
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FIFA Presidency:  Group wants Segun Odegbami to step down for Orji Kalu

A group called South West Football Fans (SWFF) has urged ex-international foot­baller, Chief Segun Odeg­bami to drop his FIFA Presidency ambition  in support of former gover­nor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu who’s also vying for the same position.
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Below is a statement signed by Bashorun Ade Magbagbeola and Kehinde Sikiru, National Chairman and Publicity Secretary.
“In the spirit of patriotism, we are by this communiqué calling on well meaning sports stakeholders to per­suade Chief Odegbami to drop his ambition. We rec­ognize the fact that Odeg­bami has played a promi­nent role in soccer and as such has the right to vie for the position. 
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This is a passionate appeal to him (Ode­gbami) to support a candi­date that has global reach and capacity to favourably compete with candidates from the rest of the world.

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“FIFA presidency goes beyond sports, the of­fice requires a personality with cognate experience in the business and political spheres of life. Kalu’s ante­cedents in sports, business and politics are commend­able and make him the best candidate for the job.”


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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala secures two appointments in the US

Nigeria’s ex finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,  has secured an appointment with US investment bank Lazard’s sovereign advice division. She has also been appointed chair-elect of the board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates.
“The two appointments I’m going to undertake embody a continuation of what I’ve tried to do in my career. My work at Gavi will help me continue my work in strengthening institutions and building systems, to improve the health of children through immunization.” The renowned Nigerian economist said.
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Fortyfied: Top entertainment industry acts in attendance as 2face Idibia celebrates 40th birthday (Photos)

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One of Africa’s finest musicians, Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia was treated to a grandoise birthday celebration yesterday September 20, 2015. Albeit the multiple award-winning singer turned 40 on September 18. The event which was attended by musicians, friends, families as well as stakeholders in the industry took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites. 2face and Annie were the cynosure of all eyes at the event, Annie dazzled in a custom embellished silver gown by designer by Jeremiah Obodo. Her makeup was done by Caroline Danjuma.

Artistes who thronged the venue of the shindig to honour the legendary act include D’banj, Don Jazzy, 2face even pleaded with these two friends to do one song together.

Others include Senator Ita Giwa, Olamide, Kenny Ogungbe, Dayo Adeneye, ID Ogungbe, Olu Maintain, Seyi Shay, Kenny St Brown, Mavin Crew, Dare Art Alade, Omawumi, Waje, Sound Sultan, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Wizkid, Tee A, Funke Akindele, MI, Waje, Basketmouth, Gbenga Adeyinka and many more.



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Yoruba People And Their Owambe

Hmmm, I don’t know why I always do this, that is look for trouble.
Why am I about to incur the wrath of my host and in laws, the Yoruba people? But Abeg what is life if we cannot look for trouble and laugh at ourselves while at it? So today I want to yab Yoruba people for their love of their Owambe party. These parties are usually organized to celebrate all sorts, weddings, burials, graduation house opening, release from jail and also rememberance amongst others. The planning usually takes months or even years depending on the prominence of the family organising it.
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It is usually a wonder to behold. The Yoruba people do not joke with this party at all as months earlier fabric called’Aso Ebi’ is sold and are fiercely fought for by prospective attendees. It is usually very colorful and marks out different groupings. The families, the in laws, the celebrants, the creditors, the mistresses and also even those who just heard that is the, ‘mogbo mo ya’ people all deck out in these materials. At the party, the colour of head gear and cloth determines the kind of service you get. If you are lucky to wear the identified official colour then your table will be filled with the choicest of food and wine. But if you are unfortunate to wear a colour closer to the mogbo moyàpeople then you would most likely go home hungry. 
Food is served in abundance. The staples for these parties include rice, pounded yam, Amala, fresh fish etc. Then you would be given deserts and sorry I should have said earlier appetiser, which could be fruits, akanmu and puff puff.  To me the highlight is usually the dance. The musician on stage is given a list of prominent people and he on the spot starts singing their praises. This usually leads to the big boys spraying the musician while ogling the women and choosing the ones they will go home with. Many men have lost their wives during these dances. All the predator does is to target one of the big bottom, light skinned with dark blotches on their ankles with his crisp notes. As she wriggles her waist to the melodious songs on the bandstand, the randy wolf starts spraying her with money. He strategically places the money on her forehead, her chest, her waist while doing this whispering into her ear that they should meet later.
Yoruba people never forget their traditions. Even in the US, the money spraying during owambe is very important
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With one eye on her husband, the target whispers her numbers to the man and the man takes down the number and completes the spraying and goes to sit down beside the husband. The women look forward to this so dance for different purposes. Some enjoy the praise singing, others use it as a platform to flaunt their goods in the hope that they will meet or find a husband, others do it for the money they would earn by wriggling their padded buttocks, while the rest just love the dance showing off their carefully chosen shoe and bag.
Finally as the party draws to an end, the last fight commences. This is fighting for the various parting gifts usually shared by the celebrant and family. The coolers, plastic buckets, notepads are the usual gifts distributed and the scramble for these gifts make the Yoruba people some of the most agile people ever. You should see the scramble and fight for these buckets which they have over ten in their homes .
The Owambe party have come to stay so let’s get used to it.

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Joseph Edgar is an investment banker, he writes as a hobby and blogs at Josephedgarng.blogspot.com
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