BRITAIN'S OLDEST COUPLE TIE THE KNOT AFTER DATING FOR 20 YEARS
The newlyweds who are regarded as the oldest couple in Britain tied the knot last week after dating for 20 years. Patience is really a virtue.
The groom's 63 year-old son was bestman. With a combined age of 188, they also secured a spot in the Guinness Book Of World Records. The previous record was held by a couple whose combined age is 193.
KENNY SAINT BEST LAUNCHES TALK SHOW TOMORROW
Adducing reasons for delving into the TV project, the mother of two stated, "As an inspirational singer, I realized that there are so many things I want to share and I can't wait till my next song or album so I decided to use the platform of a weekly TV talk show. I have being nursing this idea for over 10 years, I guess I was gathering experiences enough to give others courage. "
IT PAYS TO DO GOOD. ASK ACTOR, MIKE EZURUONYE
"There was this day I was travelling to Abuja to shoot a movie and I got into the aircraft and met this woman, she was older than my mother. As I made to
put my bag in the overhead compartment, I greeted her but she didn't answer me. I just ignored her and
sat down. On arrival in Abuja, the woman was struggling to get her luggage from the compartment and I just stretched my hand and helped her to get it.
She asked for it without a thank you but I refused to give it to her, offering to help her take it down. On getting out of the aircraft, she again requested for her luggage but I said, madam I'll take it to the arrival hall for you and she looked at me with bewilderment. When we got to the arrival hall I turned to the woman and handed her luggage to her and as I made to leave, she called me by my name. I was surprised and retorted, so madam you even know my name.
But why did you not answer me when I greeted you on board the aircraft. She then said, "Mike, I've come across a lot of your Nollywood mates and they seem
to be pigheaded so that is why I always want to distant myself from them." I just smiled and told her I'm not like that."
She asked where I was going and I felt she wanted me to ride with her into town. I told her I was in Abuja to shoot a movie.
I then turned to leave but some four or five policemen who must have come to pick her told me to wait. I said what's my own, I've helped her to this place and I want to go. They however insisted that I should wait. I didn't really know who the woman was but the long and short of it
all was that she ended up giving me three plots of land in Abuja."
CHECK OUT LIONEL MESSI'S NEW FOOTBALL-THEMED HOUSE
The 3-storey house when viewed from the top looks like a football pitch with a ball in the middle. The building is erected in Barcelona and it's under construction.
OPINION: THE AGAGUS ARE HUMAN TOO
By: Lai Labode
I came across a Facebook post by one Adebisi Yejide Akingbade , the unfortunate post described the late Chief Agagu as “a man who did nothing” and ascribed the tragedy that befell the Agagu family as deserving . What a shame ! While Adebisi Yejide Akingbade and all those who hailed her post have a right to free speech , there needs to be some caution and a higher level of responsibility the way those views are expressed .
The Agagus are an ordinary family who have blood running through their veins too . How could we at a time of such tragedy make such nasty , insensitive , bitter and sinister statements ?Agagu left a wife and children who loved him as much as we all of us love our parents and family members . We cannot afford to become so bloodless in the name of compulsive criticisms .I don’t know who this Adebisi Yejide Akingbade but I genuinely hope those who know her could pass this message to her , no man , no matter how good , brilliant or loved can satisfy everyone . The right to be unsatisfied does not have to come with a bitterness and unsavory expressions . Bitterness never won a trophy !
Remember ;
1. It is very Nigerian for us all to show compassion and stand in prayers with the Agagus in their time of grief .
2. It is very Nigerian for us to thank God for miraculously saving the life of Chief Agagu’s only son; Feyi Agagu.
3. It is very Nigerian for us to stand firmly in prayers and heartfelt condolence with all those who died in the plane crash .
4. It is very Nigerian to pray for the soul of Chief to rest in peace with his creator .
5. It is very Nigerian to pray that such tragedy does not befall any of us including those who have made or reposted the unfortunate comments .
“Life is held together only by a spider’s web.” LL , 2013
May all those who have died and Chief Agagu rest in peace . Amen
LAURYN HILL RELEASES NEW SINGLE TO MARK FREEDOM
The rapper has released a new song, titled Consumerism to mark her release. The Killing Me Softly singer's new song dwells on social vices.
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PROFESSOR PAT UTOMI NAMED SPECIAL GUEST AT BEST OF NOLLYWOOD (BON) PRE-AWARDS EVENT
According to the executive producer, Seun Oloketuyi, "Talent Meets class is one of the highlights of the annual BON Awards because it provides us, Nollywood stakeholders, the rare opportunity of meeting with high-networth Nigerians, brand managers, top executives, and top celebrities for networking and unwinding purposes in a convivial atmosphere."
Speaking on the choice of Utomi as special guest for the Talent Meets Class, Oloketuyi said the 57 year-old established entrepreneur is one of the most cerebral minds in Nigeria today with a cult-like followership among Nigeria's informed and discerning demography.
"Professor Utomi has come to exemplify a special conception of heroism based on his track record of excellence in the corporate world, as a policy analyst and public affairs commentator. He is also very receptive to sharing his wealth of ideas with the younger generation. We cant wish for a better special guest," he said.
A cocktail affair, the event would also feature short speeches, meet-and-greet and photo ops with the special guest and celebrities. Meanwhile, the BON Awards, now in its fifth year, is going ahead to create a new Guinness World Record by laying the longest red carpet ever laid for any event.
This year's awards ceremony, which would be hosted by comedian and MC extraordinaire, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st and popular On-Air-Personality, Wana, holds on November 9 in Asaba, Delta State.