Lagos Model Ivy Cypriel Unveiled As Red Carpet Host Of Nigeria Fashion TV and Crown & Glamour Show.

One of Lagos fast rising models and red carpet diva has released some soft photos to relaunch herself into the media space and glamour activities in the Lagos city and beyond. Faith Onyinyechi Cypriel who is at an advanced stage in preparation to hit headlines in January will be dazzling on high profile event red carpets and other showbiz convergence.

The graduate of Mass Communication from Godfrey Okoye University will be co- hosting on the popular Nigeria Fashion TV with a male counterpart while she is the exclusive anchor of Crown & Glamour TV show that is packaged by Amity Global Network and powered by Zzini Media. The programme will be aired on Abuja's first entertainment TV station - People Television, NTA Network and AIT after a confirmed partnership. It will cover fashion shows, red carpet events, pageantry, runawys, celebrity events, conferences, society weddings etc.

‎The pretty TV personality popularly known as "Ivy Cypriel" has cut an ice in the beauty industry, haven contested for Miss united nations and 2side model look africa (2nd runner). She has also done several runway jobs including Vlisco NTFS, D- Image Fashion House, Nobel Hair Show, Fashion Fusion, Kanekalon Hair Show and a host of others. The beautiful lady with impressive oral proficiency is in line to anchor the G‎lamour Fashion Award holding It's Maiden Edition next year - 2017.

The Lagos based model turned young TV presenter has passion for singing, makeover and humanitarian work‎

Kanu Nwankwo Mourns Amodu Shuaibu

Former Super Eagles’ captain, Kanu Nwankwo has expressed shock over the death of former national team coach, Amodu Shuaibu. He took to Twitter to state his disbelief over the deaths that have occurred in Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in just few days.

“What is going on?God please help us from all this death, is hard to take all we need is good news not bad. R.I.P Amodu Shuaibu thanks for all.

R.I.P our brother, our coach, our father, our leader and our friend Amodu Shuaibu,” the former Arsenal International tweeted.

Mr. Shuaibu died early Saturday morning after complaining of chest pain.

Ex Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu Throws Birthday Party For 2 Of His Daughters

Former Abia state governor and billionaire businessman, Orji Uzor-Kalu threw a lavish birthday party for his daughters; Nicole and Olivia, who were a year older May 11. Many more years to them.

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Alesh Akeem Meets NairaBET Founder, Presents Him Birthday Gift

Popular celebrity pencil artist, Alesh Akeem yesterday 31st of March met the founder of sport betting website- NairaBet, Otunba Akin Alabi presenting him a pencil portrait as a birthday gift.

The portrait was presented the March-31st-born NairaBET founder at the Youth Enterprise conference themed: “The Internet Entrepreneur” held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to Akeem, “the portrait was presented to him not only as a birthday present but also as a compensation for his contribution as a philanthropist and an entrepreneur to Youth development and Nigeria as a whole.”

Others that got portraits as presents are: Dr. Craze, CEO House of Craze; Federal Minister for Science and technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, and Jason Njoku, founder- Iroko TV.
Alesh Akeem earlier in March did a portrait for international singer and Grammy winner, Ciara.

Radio Biafra back on Airwaves across Nigeria

The radio station, Radio Biafra is now back streaming live across Nigerian airwaves after being off for some time.

According to Vanguard, it was reported that the station went live on Tune in on Friday, airing from 30 Sandlings Close, Pilkington Road, London, SE11 3SY England, United Kingdom, without the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The radio anchor, who claimed to be the new Deputy Director of the station, complained about the state of power and energy resources in the country and then assured a caller from Nigeria, who complained that the radio station was not airing via FM in some parts of the South-East, that there was no problem with the station’s general platform.

He said, “We would look into it tomorrow. We are not forgetting our leader, Kanu. The Lord God Almighty, grant our leader protection. Continue to set confusion in the midst of our enemies, grant us total freedom.”

Earlier in the week, IPOB released a statement saying they are unstoppable thus:  “Right now, we are back on shortwave after Nigerian government spent millions of dollars taxpayers money trying to stop Radio Biafra. All Biafrans and friends of Biafra can now go to 11600 kHz at 25-meter band to cherish the gospel of truth, Broadcasting time is 8 pm London time, 9 pm Biafra land time. We are unstoppable because Chukwuka Okike Abiama, Almighty God, is on our side.”

Femi Adebayo: Actor Turned SA Denies Quitting Acting

Yoruba actor Femi Adebayo who now acts as the Special Adviser to Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed of Kwara State has said his recent appointment would not make him abandon movie acting.

The son of the popular veteran actor, Adebayo Salami aka Oga Bello says he has no regrets for taking up the appointment. “I was called to serve and I would give it all I got. Serving as the special assistant to the governor of Kwara State is a huge distraction but I do not mind because the society has given me so much and it is time for me to give back. I cannot remember the last time I went to a movie location.”

In a chat with Saturday Beats, the actor shut down rumours that he was gradually quitting acting for politics, emphasising that his post is only an appointment and not an elective one.

“I am not a politician. It is an appointment and not an elective post. It is a call to serve and the governor believes that I am capable enough to handle the area of arts, culture and tourism of my state and that is why I was appointed, I am not a politician,” he said.

Known to be a ladies’ man, the actor modestly refused the title, claiming that he has mutual respect for all his fans both male and female. He also told Saturday Beats about his plans for marriage.

“I am not a ladies’ man. My female fans appreciate my work and I appreciate my fans as well.”

When asked on his plans on marital life anytime soon, the actor simply said, “I am waiting for God’s time.”

APC now has two factions – Deputy National Publicity Secretary

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC, Timi Frank, on March 31st told journalists in Abuja, that their are now two factions of the party in existence.

“I spoke in Bayelsa about what is going on in our party but they did not take me seriously. Very soon, the crisis will happen at the national level too. If anyone tells you that there is no crisis in the national APC, it is a lie. The party is now divided into two. The issue of the Senate president is still there and the party is not talking. So, there is crisis in the party. We have so much divisions and they are keeping quiet. If care is not taking, we are soon going to lose our popularity as a party.”

But the National Secretary of the party has since dismissed Frank’s claims, asking people to ignore him that there is no factions in APC…

MERCY AIGBE LOOKS TOTALLY GLAMOROUS AS SHE ROCKS BLACK BUBU WITH ANKARA HANDBAG

Actress Mercy Aigbe is a top fashionista celebrity and she loves to kill it each time she steps out.

The delectable actress showed off her friday look in a Bubu outfit and an ankara bag that totally matched the outfit. She shared the photo with the caption:

FRIDAY LOOK! FEATURING MY BEAUTIFUL BUBU FROM @MAG_DIVAS MY LOVELY NECKPIECE FROM @LUSH_JEWELS ….STILL CRUSHING ON MY ANKARA BAG I’M SURE GONNA GET MORE

PDP’s Director of New Media, Adeyanju Deji calls Pres. Buhari an animal and murderer

PDP’s Director of New Media, Adeyanju Deji  yesterday called President Buhari an animal and a murderer. This happened after PDP’s twitter handle claimed they had information that the presidency is plotting to assasinate Deji Adeyanju.

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KHLOE KARDASHIAN BUYS A $3 MILLION HOUSE FOR LAMAR ODOM

From X17

"Lamar Odom is living at this $3 million Calabasas mansion paid for by Khloe Kardashian, X17online can exclusively report. The NBA star’s pad is located in the same gated community, The Oaks, as his estranged wife, which was done intentionally so that she can be close to take care of him away from the prying eyes of the public. Kylie, Kourtney, and Kris live nearby also, so he’s fully surrounded by support from the K clan."

CANCER PATIENT, DEBBIE OSARERE IDIAGBONYA IS DEAD

Debbie has finally lost her battle with cancer. She passed away yesterday April 1st, 2016 after years of battling breast cancer, liver cancer and just last year, bone cancer.  She had such an amazing spirit and her attitude to life was incredible. I truly believed she would beat cancer but I guess God has other plans for her! Sleep well, Debbie! You fought like a champion!

GOVERNOR OF OYO’S DAUGHTER ABI KOLA DAISI GETS HATEFUL COMMENT ON HER IG PHOTOS

The daughter of the Governor of Oyo state, Abisola Kola Daisi posted a photo of herself reading a mag and drinking some vitamin C because she was battling the flu. And just like that, an IG user lashed out at her saying she lives an extravagant lifestyle while the people of Oyo languished in squalor.

Abisola read the comment and gave a mature reply. Read the convo after the cut...

BEAUTIFUL INDIAN TV ACTRESS, PRATYUSHA BANERJEE COMMITS SUICIDE

The Indian entertainment industry is in shock. The hashtag #PratyushaBanerjee  is the number trending topic in the country right now. Television actress Pratyusha Banerjee, known for her role in popular TV series Balika Vadhu, committed suicide today Friday April 1st. A Mumbai police officer said the 24-year-old was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her house in Mumbai’s Goregaon. Some ‘personal reasons’ are said to be behind the suicide.

Banerjee was rushed to the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri but was declared dead upon arrival. Confirming the news, Mumbai police spokesperson Dhananjay Kulkarni said that the hospital has sent a report on the Jamshedpur-born actress’s death. Police are investigating the probable cause that may have led Banerjee to resort to commit suicide.

Banerjee was best known for her debut role in Balika Vadhu. She later shifted to reality shows and participated in Bigg Boss 7. Her last outing on TV was in Sasural Simar Ka ..
 
Earlier in January, she was in the news after she filed an FIR in Mumbai alleging that eight policemen tried to ‘barge into’ her house and misbehave with her.

Banerjee had claimed in her complaint that the men barged into her flat in Laljipada and left the place only after she threatened to call the police.
 
Before entering Bigg Boss 7 in 2013, Banerjee had made headlines when she filed an FIR against her boyfriend Makrand Malhotra.

Actor Dolly Bindra said no one from the film fraternity believes she could have ended her life.
 
Various artists apart from Bindra including Sara Khan, Jay Bhanushali, Meghna Naidu, Sachin Shroff were seen waiting outside the accident and emergency ward at the hospital soon as the news reached them...

KYLIE JENNER SNUBS YOUNG FAN WHO WANTED A PICTURE…

A young fan hoping to get a selfie with Kylie Jenner didn’t look so happy after the 18 year old reality star snubbed her request as she headed to the launch of her new fashion line with sister Kendall at Neiman Marcus on Thursday night. A bemused Kylie brushed past the young girl, who then chased and grabbed her as she pleaded for a photo.

But Kylie cautioned the girl by allegedly saying ‘don’t touch me’ before her body guards stepped in

The young girl was left saddened by this episode. But her sadness was short-lived as Kylie’s sister Kendall graciously posed for a selfie with the young girl after she knelt down and pleaded. How sweet of Kendall!!

And then Kendall came along and agreed to take photos with the girl...

Lepacious Bose Writes On Fear Of Relapsing While Losing Weight

Onetime plus-size comedienne, Lepacious Bose went through the struggle of weight loss and conquered. Since then, she has been championing the course of weight loss, educating and giving tips to ladies, who are passing through the nightmare of shading weight. The talented MC wrote on her Instagram page, from person experience, why people losing weight should not be afraid of eating the wrong food, at the wrong time sometimes, which can lead to binge.  

Read on…

“You lose weight, maybe three or four pounds maybe much more. But you slip, have a bad day, or a “weak moment” and you eat something you shouldn’t have. And what do you tell yourself? ‘Now I’ve completely blown it!’ I might as well really binge!

Beware the trap of perfectionism – aim to eat sensibly and healthily most of the time not all the time. Don’t live under a self imposed dictatorship.

We all eat more than we should of the wrong kind of stuff now and then. Think of your weight as something that (once you’ve reached a healthy weight) can go up and down to some extent.

Have a ‘sliding scale’ in your mind of a couple of pounds either side your target weight. Everyone’s weight fluctuates a bit and you should prepare for this. No one can live for long under a self imposed too harsh dictatorship. The whole idea is to enjoy the journey because it’s the journey of a lifetime. Change what ‘treats’ mean to you.

Like I always say it’s a mind game: all our lives we have been brainwashed; from childhood it’s drummed into us that “treats” consist of fatty, sugary empty calorific stodge. So what happens next? We start eating healthily and suddenly we have no treats. We feel deprived.

Of course a treat is whatever you decide it is. Is it really a treat to clog arteries, add unsightly fat, feel bad about yourself, risk diabetes and heart disease? Then out of guilt go on a binge?

Write down five treats that don’t involve enhancing fat or sugar. Whether the treat is calling a friend, going for a walk, or even having a cup of special tea or coffee, we can all reward and comfort ourselves.

It’s how we do it that counts. Weight loss is not a cure-all. Don’t expect weight loss to cure all of life’s problems. Sure you’ll be healthier, fitter and so on, and that will have positive and maybe unexpected positive ripple effects but, as a slimmer person, you’ll still have a bad day in the office, moments of self doubt, times when you feel undervalued.

Believe it or not, many people feel let down when they become slimmer and then find that being slim doesn’t solve all their problems in one go (i discovered that the hard way and it was a painful reality) to be continued,” she instructed.

Meet The Daughter Of Jamaican Reggae Star Who’s Now A Queen In Osun State

Chanel Chin, daughter of Jamaican reggae star, Ludlow Chin also known as Bobo Zaro is the new queen of Iwo Kingdom following her marriage to King Adbul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi.

King Abdul Rasheed, now known as the Imperial Oluwo of the Iwo Kingdom in Osun State, after his ascendancy on November 10, 2015, had met the 32-year-old woman in Canada, where he resided before his ascension. Their marriage took place earlier this year.

Congrats to the Oba – Imperial Oluwo – and his foreign wife!

The Most Important “Change” Right Now Is Changing President Buhari – Etcetera

In this piece “Time to change the change”, the controversial columnist Etcetera justifies the actions of many youths and talented patriots consistently making exit from the country due to poor economy condition of Nigeria. He advocated President Buhari exit as the veritable way to really get the change he promised, saying most of his campaign promises have been jettisoned.

Read the article below…

Imagine having a job of N5m every month as salary. It sounds unheard of in Nigeria, but it can be heard in the United States. In fact, my friend Henry just jumped ship and landed a sweet job in South Africa.

Another buddy of mine recently took the plunge and decided he’s had enough, too – and relocated to the sandy enclave of Dubai. He sends me emails often about enjoying a quality lifestyle which is beyond his wildest imagination.

They’re not alone, though. This year,  a large number of Nigerians are set to not only escape Nigeria, but also to renounce their citizenship.

A friend of mine, Victor, lives in Sweden and says he always feels like living in a Utopian society. It’s INCREDIBLE! he screams on the phone each time we talk. He tells me of all the statistics of the Nordic countries. The way he talks is like describing only the candle on a chocolate cake. Wait until you taste it. Living in Nigeria is like eating ‘kpako’ biscuit and saying “that is good enough” when the cake is just across the table to dig in.

Why are they struggling to leave? Did you just ask that question?

For the first time in many years, we are recording a huge number of skilled and educated young and older Nigerians and industries heading for the exits.

Hint: It has nothing to do with being unpatriotic.

You see, it’s not the sudden heat all over the country that is driving people away… it’s the idea of being tied to what Nigeria has become.

Growing up, I was part of a patriotic family. I worshipped Nigeria almost to the point of idolatry. I was happy when the soldiers came back from Liberia. My catechism teacher lost her son in the war, and we did our best to console her.

Now I wonder… are we ever going to be that nation of plenty again, or have we already taken our “first step into a thousand years of darkness with the second coming of our lord and saviour, Buhari?

With the current hardship in the country, it is already looking like Goodluck Jonathan was elected President in a distant era, many years ago. Nigeria has changed so much since then.

It is also looking like whatever change the second coming of Buhari could have brought about will forever remain a mystery.

Isn’t it time for us to seriously start thinking of changing the change?

The most important “change” we should consider right now is changing President Buhari.

We all can perhaps recall vividly one of the promises of the President, “I will pay all Nigerian jobless youth N5,000 every month.” But denouncing the promise now with a first-rate accent now seems stupid and uncalculated. It was a beautiful song to all Nigerian youths amidst the gargantuan level of hardship in the country. It was lauded as “one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at the sunset.”

We need to find someone as soon as possible with the intelligence to save Nigeria from impending disaster. We need to take a stand now. We cannot continue to give the country away to misfit politicians. We need a leader who will rally us to once again embrace the unique Nigerian values of honesty, hard work, and the love of God, which led to our success in the 70s.

I don’t know if I should advise you to start running to the border or stay and fight, because I still feel there is some hope left to turn Nigeria back and restore what has been taken from us by those misfits in Abuja. It is going to take men and women of courage to speak up against this destructive force that is ripping the heart out of our country. I must sincerely admit a fondness for a previous time when “change” hadn’t yet come to Nigeria.

Karrueche Tran Goes N.ude For Modeliste Magazine

The petite beauty is the cover star of Modeliste magazine... She stripped down to her birthday suit...

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I Might Not Be Manchester United Manager Next Season – Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal has admitted he might not be manager of Manchester United next season. The Dutchman has come under severe pressure this term, with the Red Devils unlikely to improve on last season’s fourth-place finish. United could even finish outside the Champions League places altogether – it is currently sixth with eight matches remaining – and Van Gaal has conceded for the first time, he could pay the price with his job.

“I think the board has to evaluate after the results of this year, what they have to do,” he said. “I cannot predict that when I do not know the facts. First you have to see the facts, I have always said that.

“The results and the titles and Champions League positions you can only say at the end.

“I am a rational person. I know a Manchester United manager has to win something, but I am still working on that.”

Van Gaal has been criticized for failing to get the best out of many of the players at his disposal, with former winger Angel Di Maria recently claiming that he struggled at United because he was played out of position. But Van Gaal has hit back at the Argentina international, insisting he must take some of the blame for an underwhelming single season at Old Trafford in 2014/15.

“I have never seen a player who doesn’t look at himself [like him],” Van Gaal said. “He looks at the way he performed here and [claims] it is always the fault of the manager.

“So he is one of the players who has no self-criticism. Unfortunately it is my life as a manager. It is always like that.” United hosts Everton on Sunday as it continues its challenge for the Champions League places, with fourth-placed Manchester City in action against Bournemouth on Saturday.

President Buhari Is Not Fighting Corruption – Aribisala

Scholars and legal experts yesterday in Lagos disagreed over the war against corruption by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The roundtable which was organised by the Department of Jurispudence and International Law tagged “Winning the War Against Corruption” had in attendance keynote speakers which includes; Prof Itse Sagay, Mr Femi Aribisala, Mr Femi Falana who was represented by Wahab Shittu and Dr Oby Ezekwesili.

Speaking at the event, Mr Femi Aribisala described the current fight against corruption by the Buhari administration as selective and only targeting members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

His words, “Before the 2015 elections, we do not have any party presenting us with an anti-corruption mandate. The All Progressives Congress, APC, can be called a makeover of the PDP and since they moved over, they are no more corrupt because they are now in APC. So as far as I am concerned, there was no mandate to fight corruption.

“If President Buhari really meant to fight corruption, he will not form an alliance with the people who he despised before. So today, I don’t know who is fighting the corruption.

“We have to make up our minds if we really want to deal with the question of corruption. If we want to deal with the question of corruption, Nigerians themselves must insist on it and we have to deal with it at the institutional level. The institutional fight against corruption that has taken place to the extent that it has, took place under PDP. The institutional structures, even the ones that the present government is relying on are PDP structures”.

Aribisala further stressed that the budget padding by some government institutions under the watch of the President is part of the corruption.

“If we have this issue of budget padding and after revealing it, you then passed the budget and Nigerians do not know what is in the new budget, you cannot talk of fighting corruption because the budget controversy lacks transparency.”

Reacting to Aribisala’s comment, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-corruption, Prof Itse Sagay, in his own comments however said the roundtable should not be turned to a PDP campaign ground.

Sagay who was visible angered by Aribisala’s comment said; “How can someone come here and say there is no fight against corruption and everybody will be clapping? The APC had a manifesto and it was clearly written how APC will fight corruption. So people here should not show ignorance”

Sagay went further to caution Aribisala on making statements devoid of facts.
“You don’t take corruption war to a meaningless point. This is a serious discussion. So if Aribisala is anti-government, he should campaign for his party, the PDP to come back in 2019.”

He stressed further, “ICPC and EFCC were created by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and they are doing well, so we don’t need to create new institutions. You do not win a war by just creating multiplicity of institutions everywhere, that’s irresponsible”.

In his submission, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), said there is need to create special courts to handle corruption cases.
According to him, creation of special courts for corruption cases will make the anti-corruption war more efficient.

Also speaking, a former World Bank Vice President, Dr Oby Ezekwesili said there is no comedy going on rather the youths should rise up to fight against corruption.
According to her, corruption is demonstrated at various levels of government and all works of life.
“For example, everybody was applauding Aribisala after he spoke, the reason why you clapped was because some of you are in your own level of corruption.

“Many of you students whose exams are around the corner are preparing for malpractices. When we talk about the need to wage war on corruption, many people are disconnected completely from what we are talking about” she stated.

“You need to be driven by the evidence of the damage and the destruction that corruption is doing to you at the unit level. If you think you are doing well now, you will do exceedingly better if corruption is effectively tackled in this society,” she said.