Friday 31 August 2012

CELTIC BRING IN AMBROSE


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Efe Ambrose: Relishing the task at the Scottish champions
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POLICE ARREST CAR SNATCHERS IN ABUJA RECOVER 28 CARS, ARMS AND AMMUNITION

Police arrest car snatchers in Abuja •Recover 28 cars, arms and ammunition 

 The police command at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has smashed a syndicate, which specialises in snatching exotic cars at gunpoint or steal them

source:www.tribune.com.ng 

Moses eyes Super Cup action •As Chelsea tackles Atletico Madrid

 

Oparanozie takes Falconets to semis 

 NIGERIA waited until added time in its encounter with Mexico yesterday to book its place in Sunday’s semi-final of th

source:www.ngrguardiannews.com

 

A peep into Tinsel studio, as Make Me Salon partners the series


APART from Mexican soap operas, Nigerians are used to watching drama series from South Africa, with Jacobs Cross 

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ANAMBRA JOINS OIL PRODUCING STATES LEAGUE

Anambra joins oil producing states league

  After many years of waiting, Anambra State yesterday joined the league of oil producing states. President Goodluck Jonathan made the pronouncement while inaugurating Orient Petroleum’s Anambra River 

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We’ll commission 2nd Niger Bridge as promised – Jonathan

 President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday assured the people of Anambra State that he would deliver on second Niger Bridge as promised during his election campaign. He gave the assurance during a courtesy 

source:www.sunnewsonline.com

ANAMBRA STATE: ON THE THRESHOLD OF HISTORY

Anambra State: On the Threshold of History

 It is a new dawn in Anambra as the President arrives today to commission Orient Petroleum, Onitsha Harbour, SAB Miller Breweries, etc.

source:www.sunnewsonline.com






THE TOP TEN MOST BEAUTIFUL NIGERIAN WOMEN IN AMERICA


It seems that so often we are caught up in the beauty and grace of our stars at home-- Omotola, Genevieve, Agbani Darego to name a few.  But it is also important to give recognition to the beautiful Nigerian women abroad who are making a name for themselves and Nigeria as whole.  Here is the list of the Top Ten Most Beautiful Nigerian Women in America. 
(Ranking Scale: [10 -1] ----- 1 Being the most beautiful)

10.  Aminat Ayinde first came on the scene as a participant in America's next top model.  Her sleek high fashion figure and flawless black skin captivated the American judges who quickly learned to have an appreciation for the African beauty.
Aminat Ayinde - Model


9.  Many of us grew up listening to the smooth voice of this sultry singer.  She's broken countless records album after album and has never failed to disappoint.  She makes Nigerians' everywhere proud, as her music is played all around the globe.  Her beauty is only the tip of the iceberg when her extreme musical talent is put into consideration.
Sade - Singer


8.  22 year-old Adaora Akubilo was discovered at a Sports Illustrated swimsuit competition.  The Nigerian beauty wowed the judges with her natural Nigerian beauty.   Since being discovered Adaora has had countless ad campaigns in popular American magazines.  
Adaora Akubilo - Model



7.  Ebony beauty, Betty Adewole has been deemed the next biggest thing for high fashion.  She is signed to a well respected modeling agency and is now currently working the fashion runways across the globe.
Betty Adewole - Model


6.  Glamour model Kemi Shade is known for her sleek figure and graceful photo spreads.  She is definitely a favorite among many.  
Kemi Shade - Model


5.  Commercial model Ronke Shonibare may be a familiar face to many women.  Her face can be seen in various pages of high end hair magazines or even on the cover of your favorite hair product.  What makes Ronke even more admirable is her success as a business owner of her own company.  She's definitely breaking down barriers and setting new standards for Nigerian women everywhere.
Ronke Shonibare - Model/CEO


4.  Tokumbo is an American born Nigerian currently residing and working the high fashion editiorial spreads and runways in London.  She is signed to one of the premier fashion agencies in London (FM Agency).  It is clear that this Nigerian beauty has natural and God given grace.  
Tokumbo Daniel - Model


3.  Jaws drop whenever this voluptuous and Nigerian Victoria's Secret model struts down the runway exuding unbelievable class and sex appeal.
Oluchi Onweagba - Model


2.  One can't help but stare when they set their eyes on the striking Nigerian American high fashion model IB Oyerinde.  Currently, she most frequently works the fashion runways of Scotland and Italy.  She also made many appearances in New York's legendary fashion week.    
IB Oyerinde - Model


1.  The number one pick is Nigeria's new found golden girl.  She got her start on America's Next Top Model.  She was known as the beautiful and proud Nigerian woman who wasn't afraid to showcase her pride in her country and her culture.  People of all races and walks of life fell in love with Yaya all across America.  She launched her acting career shortly after, and has since been cast in several major motion movies in America.  Her natural hair and natural beauty never fail to put her in the spot light.  Last year was a big year for the Nigerian American actress, this year we're expecting even bigger things from her.  We are proud to claim her!
Yaya DaCosta - Model/Actress

TRY OUR FRIED RICE................YUMMY

TRY OUR FRIED RICE................YUMMY

Nigerian Fried Rice – Ingredients:

5 cups of rice
½ kg of shrimp (peeled), crayfish, periwinkle (optional)
2 pounds of fish, beef, lamb, chicken or pork
I medium onion
5 green pepper
Green peas
Carrots
¼ pound of liver
¼ kg Kidney
Sweet corn
Salt
Vegetable oil
Spices (Knorr, black pepper, curry powder, thyme and white pepper)
Water

Nigerian Fried Rice – Direction
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nigerian fried rice 2

Add the kidneys, liver, shrimp (shelled), crayfish, periwinkle, beef, mutton, chicken or pork in a pan pour a little water, a slice of onion, add spices and cook for 30 minutes and set aside meat. Right from the liver, kidneys, carrots, onion and green pepper and set aside. Rinse the rice and pour into a colander to drain water. Pour a little vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the beef, mutton, chicken, pork or fish (all of which can be used and you can choose to spend some of the four types of meat or fish), until that it becomes golden brown. Fry the peeled shrimp, crayfish, periwinkle, carrot, onion, peas, kidney and liver, chopped, until it becomes golden brown and set aside. Pour a little vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the rice until it becomes golden brown and set aside.
Pour a bit ‘of water, broth, if you feel you do not have enough broth to cook the rice, add salt and spices and bring just to a boil and pour over the rice and cook for 30 minutes. When the rice is almost ready to pour the stir-fried shrimp, crabs, periwinkle, carrot, onion, peas, kidney, liver and corn, and mix with rice. Do not add too much water, so that when the rice is ready, it does not stick. Try the Nigerian Fried Rice so that it is well cooked and served fried beef, lamb, pork or chicken or fish as you want.
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I AM A WHITE AMERICAN THAT MARRIED A NIGERIA...........CRYSTAL OWONUBI

'I am a white American that married a Nigerian.' - Crystal Owonubi

 Crystal Ellis Owonubi (pictured above) lives in Jos with her family. She has been sharing her story with
source:lindaikejiblogspot.com


 

Paralympics: Nigerian Wins 1st Gold And Breaks World Record





















This is a clear example of ability in disability, this man Yakubu Adesokan, did not write himself off,
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'Dbanj is Killing it" Rita Ora

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American star and JayZ protegee,Rita Ora seems to be one of Dbanj's biggest fans.They have been spotted together on a few occasions too.
Yesterday,she declared her love for the Koko Master's performance(Not sure which it is,onstage or.....)lol. as she tweeted"
Hmmn interesting choice of words"Killing it"coming"lol Oyato

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Stephanie Okereke Linus' stunning new photo

 source:lindaikejiblogspot.com

 

AWKA IBOM: WE WANT TO GROOM FUTURE LEADERS

Akwa Ibom: ‘We want to groom future leaders’


Ordinarily, one should have contended promoting Akpabioism as an ideology is
source:www.vanguardngr.com
Gov Akpabio





King Sunny Ade
Come September 22, the King of World Beat, Otunba Sunday Adegeye a.k.a King Sunny Ade rolls out the drums to celebrate 50 years as a musician.
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Nigerian Now Chairs American Board of Neurological Surgery

28 Aug 2012
Prof. Nelson Mobolanle Oyesiku
In what is considered a major milestone, a Nigerian, Prof. Nelson Mobolanle Oyesiku, is now the chair of American Board of Neurological Surgery.
source:www.thisdaylive.com
  

Lagos Gazettes Traffic Law, Set for Enforcement

 The Lagos State government is set to begin enforcing its new traffic law that criminalised many

source:www.thisdaylive.com

 

Thursday 30 August 2012

INTERNATIONAL ACTRESS NSA NTUK LAUNCHES HER CAREER IN NIGERIA WITH AN EXCLUSIVE RED CARPET EVENT.

INTERNATIONAL ACTRESS NSA NTUK LAUNCHES HER CAREER IN NIGERIA WITH AN EXCLUSIVE RED CARPET EVENT.

 The Nigerian-American actress who hails from Akwa Ibom state, and proudly claims it, has returned to Nigeria to expand her acting career. Within a short time Nsa has been approached by several producers and has recently

source:ubernaija.com 

 

Party with May D, Basketmouth, Durella, Bovi, Iyanya & Buchi this Saturday at emBARssy Lounge’s “Own the Night with Knights Whisky” Soiree

 This Saturday 1st September 2012, emBARssy Bar & Lounge owned by superstar comedian Basketmouth, will kick off the maiden edition of its Own the Night with Knight Whiskey soiree with a BANG!

source:bellanaija.com

NOLLYWOOD STAR ACTOR RICH OGANIRU CONFESSES TO KILLING WIFE

Nollywood Star Actor Rich Oganiru Confesses To Killing Wife

Rich Oganiru, according to those who know him, loves money and attention almost to a fault, aside that, he also likes blowing his own trumpet as he always praises himself, but all  








HIJACKED GREEK-RUN TANKER LOCATED IN NIGERIAN WATERS

Hijacked Greek-run Tanker Located in Nigerian Waters

 A Greek-operated oil tanker seized off Togo was tracked down on Wednesday off the coast of Nigeria under the control of pirates, the ship's operator and Togolese authorities said.

source:www.thisdaylive.com

NIGERIAS FOREIGN RESERVES IN STEADY RISE,HIT $38.5BN

Nigeria’s foreign reserves in steady rise, hit $38.5bn

 Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to a 2-year high of US$38.50 from $38.38 billion by August 27. It increased by 4.25 per cent month-on- month to N38 billion as at last Friday,

source:sunnewsonline.com

 

Banks may review N800b privatization finance

 Nigerian banking sector may soon begin a comprehensive review of its earlier pledge to raise an estimated N800 billion required to finance the privatization of the nation’s power sector

source:sunnewsonline.com

TONTO DIKEH BEATS INI EDO AT FUTURE AWARDS IN PORTHARCOUR

Tonto Dikeh Beats Ini Edo At Future Awards In Port-Harcourt

 News just coming in shows that controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh

source:www.modernghana.com

Jim Iyke hires Mitch Ngaman, a new Media Manager after a spate of recent media mishaps 

News filtering in confirms that Nollywood’s perceived ‘bad boy’, Jim Ikye has got

source:ghananation.com

 

A-TEAM UNVEIL BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR BRILLIANT DEBUT SINGLE “FRESH

 Introducing UK-based Nigerian R&B/Hip-Hop trio A-Teamwith the brand new music video for their debut single titled “Fresh”.

source:modernghana.com

 

Don Jazzy Reacts To KSB's Accusation

 Don Jazzy, the Marvin boss has reacted to the allegation another entertainer leveled against him and his entire


Former Aide to President Obasanjo, Chief Andy Uba has Gone to Court in an attempt to Reclaim the $15Million dollars Bribe allegedly given to Ribadu by Ibori.
Senator Andy Uba and Chibuike Achigbu say the $15m handed to Ribadu was not a bribe but a  political arrangement between Ribadu, Ibori & OBJ.

Andy Uba and Chibuike Achigbu added that $15m was handed to Ribadu to finance the 2007Presidential elections for the candidate of the PDP.

More on this Story soon

Bank of Ghana clarifies sanction on Access Bank

The Bank of Ghana has explained its recent ban on Access bank does not totally prevent the  
source:www.ghanaweb.com 

UK Amends Immigration Rules For Foreigners Visiting For Child Delivery

 Following allegations that a Nigerian woman received treatment for the delivery



Mercy Johnson celebrates birthday privately away from prying eyes

Popular sexy Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson Ozioma added an extra year on Tuesday,August 28, with her actual age remaining a speculative piece she’s chosen not to reveal.

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Tonto Dike: My Mother Is Half-Canadian, So I Am Half-Caste  

 Tonto Dikeh gives an exclusive tell-all interview into her life, read on:

 

Victor Moses Grabs Ballacks Jersey No 13

 

New Chelsea signing Victor Moses will don No.13, last worn at the club by ex-Germany
source:completesportsnigeria.com


EMENIKE DOCKED OVER MATCH-FIXING SCANDAL

   Nigerian striker and former Fenerbahçe player Emmanuel Emenike, who testified on Tuesday in an Istanbul court in connection with the match-fixing scandal that rocked Turkish football this past year

source: completesportsnigeria.com



Police deploy armoured vehicles to fight highway robbery

 Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated 40 light armoured vehicles for highway patrol
source:www.punchng.com

Nigeria leads campaign against small arms at UN

 NIGERIAN diplomats have been taking centre-stage at the United Nations (UN) this
source:www.ngrguardiannews.com

2015: I'm ready for PDP - Buhari

 The National leader of Congress for Progressive Change, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Wednesday declared that he was ready  

source:www.vanguardngr.com 


Ex-heads of state, governors fight dirty over power firms

 Revealed: The battle that consumed ex-Minister Nnaji
source: www.thenationonlineng.net


THE OCEAN SURGE AT KURAMO

 ON Saturday, August 18, 2012, the Atlantic Ocean surged and literally wiped

source: www.tribune.com.ng


Lead poisoning resurfaces in Zamfara

 Four villages in Gusau local government area have been hit by a resurgence of lead poisoning in Zamfara State, leading to the death of at least 

source: http:www.dailytrust.com.ng

Wednesday 29 August 2012



Keshi snubs Osaze and Obi:Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi has once again left out the duo of John Mikel Obi and Peter Odemwingie from his team ahead of September's Afcon qualifying.
source:www.supersport.com

Why Iniesta is better than Messi and Ronaldo

 
Europe’s football governing body, Uefa, has short-listed three players - Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Andrès Iniesta
source:www.supersport.com


Mexican hurdle for Falconets:

Falconets' coach, Edwin Okon has said his wards will dump Mexico in Thursday's quarterfinal match at the

source:www.supersport.com

N11 Billion Fraud: Police Will Prosecute Bukola Saraki, Commissioner Says

 The police in Lagos have told PM News they will soon be ready to prosecute Senator Bukola Saraki, and that the delay in the process is to 

Source: ww.liveofofo.com

 

NIGERIA FASHION WEEK 2012 – “GOING GREEN 2” KICKS OFF IN NOVEMBER

Organized by Legendary Gold Limited in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation, Environment and the World Fashion Organization have

source: www.loladeville.blogspot.com

 

PHCN Workers Jubilate Over Nnaji’s Resignation 

 Workers of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, this morning jubilated over the resignation of Minister of Power, Barth Nnaji.

source: www.pmnewsnigeria.com

 

Soyinka, Tinubu advocate fresh ideas at book launch

 Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has launched the book entitled “Financialism:Water from an Empty Well” in Chicago,

source:www.pmnewsnigeria.com

Lagos begins audit of telecoms masts, others:

 THE Lagos State Government, through the Urban Furniture Regulatory Unit (UFRU), has commenced full enforcement exercise on all telecommunications masts installed in the state.

Source:www.ngrguardiannews.com

I achieved all my targets as President – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has scored his administration high, saying he achieved all that he set out to do as President between 1999 and 2007.
Obasanjo said this in Lagos on Tuesday after delivering a lecture titled, ‘Leadership foundation and underpinning’ as the guest speaker at the forum of the Nigeria Leadership Initiative.
He said after observing that Nigeria was at the precipice and under heavy debt, he focused on holding the country together, securing debt relief and improving the image of the country.
source: www.punchng.com

Power Minister, Barth Nnaji, resigns •FG, electricity workers’ meeting continues today

 SEVEN days after President Goodluck Jonathan signed performance bond with members of his cabinet, the Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, on Tuesday, resigned his appointment.

It was not immediatley clear whether he resigned voluntarily or was forced to do so.
But the Nigerian Tribune gathered that his resignation may not be unconnected with the ongoing crisis in the power sector.
source: www.tribune.com.ng

Reps flay aviation minister for blocking foreign airlines from Abuja

 The House of Representatives yesterday said it will investigate the refusal of Aviation minister, Stella Oduah, over her refusal to grant permit to three foreign airlines to commence commercial flight to Abuja.


Daily Trust had exclusively reported that Oduah has denied approval for some foreign airlines to extend their services to Abuja airport in addition to Lagos where they now operate.

source: www.dailytrust.com.ng


Nigeria loses $400bn to oil thieves - Ezekwesili

By IKECHUKWU NNOCHIRI
ABUJA—Erstwhile Vice President of the World Bank for Africa, Dr Oby Ezekwesili,Tuesday, said Nigeria has lost more than $400 billion to oil thieves since she attained independence in 1960.
Ezekwesili, who further regretted that as much as 20 percent of the entire budget for capital expenditure in Nigeria ended in private pockets annually, noted that whereas oil accounts for about 90 percent of the value of Nigeria’s exports, over 80 percent of the fund ends up in the hands of one percent of the country’s population.

source:www.vanguardngr.com

Nigeria Is Making History As The Most Corrupt Nation 

The Bishop, Ondo Diocese, Most Revd. G.L. Lasebikan, has said Nigeria like other countries of the world, is making history.
He, however, lamented that while other nations were progressing, Nigeria was busy making history as the most corrupt and perverse nation in the world.
Lasebikan made the remarks on Tuesday at the special thanksgiving service marking the 50th wedding anniversary of Chief Simeon and Lady Victoria Oguntimehin at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Molete, Ibadan.

source:naijaobserverwordpress.com