Borno State declares holiday as President Jonathan visits

Culled from Dailypost

Borno state government has declared Friday, work free day for both public and private sector, following the expected visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to the state.
The state government in a statement signed by the secretary to the state government, Amb. Baba Ahmed Jidda and made available to DailyPost on Wednesday said, the work free day is to honour the President who is coming to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital for the first time since assuming office as the president.

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Eldee shares Photos of His Lovely Family on Instagram

Eldee and his wife got married back in 2008. They welcomed their baby girl in November 2009.
Lovely peope :) see another photo when you continue 

PHOTOS: Wizkid & Chris Brown on stage at Ghana Yesterday

Can you see what Wizkid is wearing? Hmm

LMAO!!! Security Check, is this for real?

Tight security hehe 

Meet DEEKAY, Davido's newly signed artiste

Davido has introduced Ghanaian Rapper- Deekay to the public as the very first artist to be signed under HKN GH.

Deekay (real name, Dennis Dela-Yola King) is a Nigerian-born Ghanaian artist that hit the mainstream after the release of his single ‘High Fever’ ft Davido sometime in September 2012. He also made a cameo appearance in Davido’s ‘Gobe’ Video.

See video when Davido announced his artiste below

Brymo Receives Honorary Award

Brymo today received a honorary award from Ten Strings Music Educational Foundation. He was voted to receive the MENTOR WORTHY honorary award by student’s of the foundation. During the presentation of his award, students performed his popular singles. Brymo also gave a word of advice to the students and answered their questions during the Q&A session.

Tenstrings Music Institute is registered with the Federal Government of Nigeria as a foundation with the mandate to promote music education and creativity amongst young people across the country. It has trained over 2000 persons in about five years. It is affiliated to The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) UK and British Council Nigeria.

Congrats Brymo!
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Check Out Justin Bieber's Birthday Gift from His Dad

First I got to find out Justin B is just 19years! I am really shocked. Well he was born with a silver spoon

His father, Jeremy, gifted his son with a customized MV Agusta motorcycle called the "Bat Bike. In this video, Jeremy explains what made him get the bike for his son. "So, what do you get somebody that has everything?" he says. "This is what you get!"

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See President Jonathan’s Birthday Message to Obasanjo yesterday

Yesterday was Olusegun Obasanjo's birthday, he clocked 76.  GEJ sent out this birthday message to him

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I write to express warm felicitations to you on the occasion of your 76th birthday anniversary which comes up on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013.  

Over the years, you have always readily given of yourself to the cause of the peace, stability, growth, and development of our country, Nigeria. For this, we owe you an enduring debt of gratitude. 

As you celebrate with family, friends and well-wishers I pray that Almighty God continues to guide, guard, and prosper you, even as He blesses you with many more years of robust health and abiding fulfillment”

Top 15 Expensive Movies Ever Made

1. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'

Cost: $300 million 

Year: 2007

Box Office Take: $963.4 million

2. 'Tangled'

 Cost: $260 million

 Year: 2010

 Box Office Take: $590.7 million

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LOL, Check out what Rihanna is wearing

Typical example of the more you look the less you see. She is wearing one jean and not two, look well

Beyonce goes Blonde For New Pepsi Tour Ad Photo Shoots

If it’s true that blondes have more fun, then Beyonce must be having a time of her life!

In a new ad posted on her Facebook page Tuesday for her upcoming “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour,” prominently sponsored by Pepsi (for which the superstar is their $100 million girl!), Beyonce offers up her best Marilyn Monroe impression, with four provocative poses showcasing her new hair color.

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PHOTOS: Justin Bieber Performs in London

  Justin Bieber  live on stage at 02 Arena on March 4, 2013 in London, England. 

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VIDEO: Rihanna's Choreography Rehearsal for 'Diamonds' Tour

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Toni Tones set to launch debut single. See cover cover art + promo pictures

Toni Tones continues to extend her creative frontier.
You know her as a photographer, online editor, voice over artist, actress, now meet Toni Tones, the artist as she gets ready to launch her debut single, titled:

' I know what you like'.

Produced by Mavin records' Baby Fresh, 'I know what you like' is an fun afro-pop song guaranteed to get you off your feet and get you dancing. Coming soon.

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Please Save Crystal Nonye

Below is an email I got this morning from Chinasa Trinitta. Crystal Nonye needs serious help and support

Her name is Crystal Nonye Mbanugo, 28year old female , Final year french student of ABU Zaria. an indigene of Nnewi, Anambra State.
She is an Only child of her mother and her father is late.

In January 2013 she was diagnosed with a brain tumor: Left sided glioblastoma multiforme, and left sided cerebral edema.

More photos from Iyanya’s Album Launch in Lagos

On Saturday 2nd March 2013, Nigerian music star Iyanya launched his sophomore album “Iyanya vs Desire” at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Governor Sullivan Chime was not flown abroad again for medical treatment

I don't know where the news that he was flown abroad again for medical treatment arose from, but take it from me that its false, the man is around. I confirmed this personally from his Personal Assistant. He said I should disregard the news that it is total false. 

Dangote Now World’s 43rd Richest Man – Forbes

With a net worth of $16.1bn as of March 2013, the President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has moved up in the latest world richest ranking to number 43 from 76 in 2012.

According to the list which was released on Monday by Forbes, Dangote and the Chairman of Globalom, Dr. Mike Adenuga were the only Nigerians on the list.

Dangote, 55, however, retained his position as the richest man in Africa and the richest among manufacturers in the world with a net worth of $16.1bn.

Rihanna Explains What Her Gun Tattoo Signifies

Shortly after Chris Browns assault, Rihanna had a gun inked on the right side of her torso, in a new interview with Elle U.K, she  explains her motivation for the piece.

"Everybody wanted to know what was happening in my life. Is she a drug addict? No. Is she an alcoholic? No. Is she a victim? No," she said. "That's why I got the gun. It was a symbol of strength. I'll never be a victim." 

When someone treats your face like a punching bag, I'd have to say that you are a victim, and there shouldn't be any shame in admitting that.

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Jayden Smith son of popular actor Will Smith was seen with Kylie Jenner strolling down the street after lunching at Cafe Nero in London together. Rumour everywhere is that they are dating, hmm! they will make a good couple though.

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Idris Elba Is Taking a Break From Acting for His Music

I'm Sorry, if you are a  fan of  Idris Elba: You'll be seeing less him over the next year or so as he dedicates himself to his music career. Yeah — Idris Elba has a music career. Who knew?

See what he said when you continue

Folorunsho Alakija buys N18.4 billion London property

Nigerian billionaire and the richest woman in Africa, Folorunsho Alakija owns five apartment in London luxury One Hype Park – the world’s most expensive apartment block.

According to American lifestyle magazine, Vanity Fair, in its latest issue out by weekend listed Alakija as one of the apartment owners in the £6,000 per-square-feet One Hype Park. The report is the outcome of a six months long investigation by Zurich basted investigative reporter and expert tax havens, Nicholas Shaxson.

PHOTOS: Wizkid & Bovi spends a day with Nigerian Idol contestants

Last week Monday Wizkid with Bovi visited the Nigerian Idol contestants and spent some time with them

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Michael Jackson’s Kids To Start $10 Million Per Season Reality TV Show On Oprah’s TV Network

Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket, are said to be gearing up for life under the spotlights as their reality TV show is about to begin.

According to inside sources, their late father’s sister, La Toya Jackson, is said to be the mastermind of the project and has started working the kids into the world of entertainment by signing them exclusively to her talent agency, Ja-Tail Enterprises.

90 PHOTOS from Iyanya vs Desire Album Launch in Lagos

 Iyanya’s album lunch took place on 2nd March 2013, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. The event was hosted by Richard Mofe-Damijo and Toolz. I can't get my eyes off toolz though! 

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NEW SONG: D'banj - Don't tell me nonsense (snippet)

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Queen Elizabeth hospitalized for stomach bug

Queen Elizabeth II, now 86, has held her throne since the age of 25. Pictured, Elizabeth arrives at a garden reception at Government House in Auckland, New Zealand, in February 2002.

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Google celebrates Miriam Makeba’s 81st Birthday

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