 |
| Christopher Okagbue |
Anambra-born Christopher Okagbue has won the season eight of the Gulder Ultimate Search (GUS) television reality show.
Okagbue who beat the other five contestants namely Kelvin Durst, Anthony Igwe, Tony Horsfall, Fejiro Ejogbamu and Anastasia Azike (last female contestant standing) will get N7M ,a brand new SUV and N500,000 wardrobe allowance for one year.
Meanwhile, Anastasia for being the last girl standing will get N1M.
 |
| Nemanja Vidic |
Manchester United centre back, Nemanj Vidic will no longer participate in the rest of the season’s matches owing to a ligament injury.
The 30year old player who got knocked down by Marco Streller as the club crashed out of the Champion’s league against Basel would soon be operated.
Manchester United coach, Alex Ferguson described the situation as bad news, “it is not expected but still bad news, unfortunately he’s out of the season, he sees the specialist on Monday to map out the programme of when he has the operation. It won’t be immediate because we have to let the swelling come down. It is a bit of a blow.”
Self-styled, ‘MC with and M.Sc’ has been appointed an anti-rape ambassador by Mallam Bolaji abdullahi, Minister of Youth Development. Naeto was unveiled on Monday, 5th December 2011 alongside Big Brother Africa 2009 winner, kevin chuwang Pam at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja.
Themed ‘The Nigeria Youth&Rape Challenge’ an initiave of the Ministry aimed at combatting cases of rape plaguing the country.
As an ambassador, the 10 over 10 crooner is expected to be present at the initiative’s public campaign as well as use the vehicle of social media as advocacy tools for mobilizing public action against the crime.
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike had a swell time yesterday 11th December 2011 at the TROY bar and restaurant located at Ogba. The beautiful actress spent quality time partying with 100 brilliant children, she even gave scholarships to two students.
By launching YouTube in Nigeria, Nigerians can now enjoy informative and entertaining video contents from around the world through www.youtube.com.ng interface.
According to Patrick Walker, Senior Director, Content Partnerships, for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Youtube will also enable entertainment-loving Nigerians to search for and view videos that are relevant to them.
Content uploaded by Nigerian users will show up as “browse pages” on the YouTube Nigeria site, creating a new virtual space for the national community and giving Nigerians the opportunity to increase their exposure online.
 |
| The badly damaged car |
 |
| Chika Ike |
Pretty Nollywood actress and Fashion store owner, Chika Ike has so many reasons to be thankful to God at this period, mostly for surviving this accident unscathed.
Her driver who was also in the Honda CRV car also came out alive.
As part of it’s 125th Anniversary celebrations, Arsenal football club has honoured a trio of its club legends by unveiling three statues outside Emirates Stadium.
The Legends consisting of ex manager Herbert Chapman (1925 and 1934), defensive stalwart Tony Adams and Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer Thierry Henry have all been commemorated in bronze statues,
The unveiling which was done by Arsenal Chairman, Peter Hill-Wood on Friday 9th December 2011 had the attendance of Arsenal fans, Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger, Thiery Henry and others.
Speaking at the ceremony, Peter Hill-Wood, said, “This year is very special in the history of Arsenal Football Club, when we are celebrating our 125th anniversary. This is not only a good moment to look forward to an exciting future, but also to look back and celebrate great figures in the history of our Club.
“Today is a celebration of three hugely influential figures in the history of Arsenal Football Club. Herbert Chapman, Tony Adams and Thierry Henry are three Arsenal Legends who have all contributed so much to the successes of this football club.”
“These legends are now proudly on display outside Emirates Stadium for all to see, and will provide a way for Arsenal supporters, and indeed any visitors to the stadium, to remember them and pay their own tributes to these three great men.” He concluded.
Source:Arsenal.com
 |
| Rita Dominic |
The African International Film Festival(AFRIFF) awards which took place at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki saw beautiful Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic emerge the winner of the Arik Airline Awards category for Best Actress. She won through a lucky dip by ex-Miss World Agbani Darego.
Hosted by Big Brother anchor, IK Osakioduwa and Rita Dominic, other actresses who were nominated with the Imo-State indigene are Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele and many others.
By winning the award, Arik Airline will fly her to the Tribeca Film Festival scheduled for New York in 2012.
Celebs who came for the event include Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Omoni Oboli, Ini Edo, Monalisa China, Nse Etim Ipe, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Uche Nnanna, Amaka Igwe, Celine Loaderand, Desmond Elliot, Kunle Afolayan, OC Ikeje, and many more.
SOME OF THE WINNERS
Mahmood Alli-Balogun- Best Producer (Tango with Me)
Desmond Elliot-Best actor
The Unbroken Spirit-Best Documentary
CLe Parrian- Best Animation.
The education of Auma Obama-Viewers’ choice award
Lift the country- Best Feature Film prize
 |
| KC, PSquare |
 |
| Bestman, Osita Iheme and Groom, Chinedu Ikedieze |
Chinedu Ikedieze,(Aki) finally had his wedding with his wife, Hope Njeoma in Lagos, on 9th December 2011.
