Adebayo Okeowo: Nigeria & Big Business – Putting MTN’s Penalty in Perspective

 

When in July 2015, it was reported that Shell BP had been fined a staggering amount of $18.7 Billion for the 2010 fatal oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, environmentalists objected that the court was too lenient in its fine.

But when telecoms giant – MTN was recently fined by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to the tune of $5.2 Billion for failing to deactivate a whooping 5.2 million unregistered SIM users, economic analysts described it as an excessive penalty. Some even suggested that it was Nigeria’s way of generating

Emzy - New Act Making waves

Emmanuel Isreal popularly known as Emzy, a fresh talented hip hop and afro pop artiste,who was Born on the 22 January at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (CHBAH) hospital in Soweto area south of Johannesburg, South Africa.

he is the fourth and also the last child of his parents,he is from RIVERS STATE in NIGERIA,

he get inspired By music due to his love and calling for music, he was at the Age of 7 when he discovered his passion for music and he started working towards his musical career at the age of 10,

he recorded a freestyle track titled KPOLONGO which is a dancehall music in the year 2011,

Aww...Physically challenged blogger & photographer, Lizzy Oke is engaged

Lizzy Oke got engaged over the weekend and she took to her Instagram page to share the happy news. The Texas-based multi talented lady has been in a wheelchair since 2008 after a car accident.

"Sooo, this happened yesterday. " she gushed. 'Almost everyone I know lied to me in order for this proposal to be as beautiful as it was, but I ain't even mad at them. The joy has been abundant. Thanks to everyone who had anything to do with this proposal! Thanks to those who

New Video: Bracket Featuring Timaya – Celebrate

They sure look like they have something to celebrate!
Check out the new video for music duo – Bracket’s song ‘Celebrate‘. Directed by Patrick Ellis, the video features ‘Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa’, Timaya.

click to watch video inside after the cut...

Photo: As seen online...lol

Hopefully, this is just to make people laugh...and not really what a graduate would write...:-)

Isio Knows Better: Who Has The Rights to an Unplanned Baby?

Okay, so I heard this gist a few years ago. This guy and this girl were having a side situationship. The lady was 29, the guy was 33 and both were unmarried, even though the guy had this long-distance on-off relationship which he described as “it’s complicated”. So, these two decided to be each other’s snack on the side.

They had been friends for about two years, but somehow their feelings went from platonic to hedonistic.

Solange’s Response to an Instagram Troll who called her Son Ugly is EPIC

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 04: (L-R) Solange and her son Daniel Julez Smith, Jr attend the Solang And 14+ Foundation Partnership Party at Baby’s All Right on May 4, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Celebrities sometimes get treated unfairly by the very people who love their music or movies.

TALENT HUNT: Win ₦500,000 Cash + ₦3,000,000 1 (One) Year Record Deal in the iTONE Search @iTONEsearch

iTONE SEARCH" is a TV reality show designed to host the strongest vocalists, good composers and best singers in Nigeria, geared towards providing enabling environment for: creativity, excellent thinking, informed choice making and career development for the Nigerians where “music” the bedrock of youth renaissance, tourism promotion and cultural preservation is our focus. iTONE SEARCH seeks to discover raw talented musical hopeful in Nigeria who would be groomed in the iTONE HOUSE.

The show's innovative format features Five (5) stages of competition: the first begins with The Blind

Jaden Smith says 'being born was the most influential thing that has happened' to him

17-year-old Jaden Smith's (son to Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith) went on yet another bizarre rant after being named for the second year in a row as one of Time’s Most Influential Teens, Jaden said;

“Being born was the most influential thing that’s ever happened to me. As far as people, what they think is influential, like I said, the thing that you can make the most of and laugh at the most is whatever would be the most influential to the pop culture of the world. When they don’t understand something, they’re afraid of it, and if they don’t understand it, they don’t accept it or like it.” he said

He added:

Check out this toddler dressed as Pope at White House Halloween party

 President Obama and his wife Michelle threw a Halloween Costume party at the White House yesterday and invited little kids to have fun with them. The most adorable was the little boy in a Pope costume in his Pope mobile. He made the president laugh. Too cute! See more photos after the cut...

Lol. As seen somewhere in Lagos (photos)

Do you spot the real owners of the Keke Marwa lounging in the tricycle? Lol. See an upclose photo after the cut...

Oh no! Russian plane with 224 passengers onboard crashes over Sinai, Egypt

A Kogalymavia passenger plane carrying 224 people has crashed in Egypt's Sinai penunsula. The airliner took off from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik this morning, and was heading for Russia, according to aviation sources, when it disappeared from radar. It's believed the plane was mainly carrying Russian tourists.

The plane was carrying 212 passengers and 7 crew members. 17 of the passengers are children.

Airbus A321 left Sharm-El-Sheikh for St. Petersburg with flight number 7K9268. It belongs to airline Metrojet and was 18.5 years old and was descending with about 6000 feet per minute just before signal was lost. The captain told ATC after departure of a technical fault and requested a route change. 

Local media says a recovery team is now at the site of the crash.

#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Mai Atafo

Mai Atafo showcased both menswear and womenswear for his Spring/Summer 2016 collection on Day 3 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week.

While we are used to seeing extra dapper male pieces from Mia Atafo, it is always refreshing to see what he displays for his female pieces.

This collection had bright colours like blue and mustard while also embracing eclectic prints and then falling back on his reliable dapper looks for the ladies.

It was a nice mix of versatile pieces.

John Fashanu Admits Paying his Brother £75,000 to Prevent Him Coming out as Gay

John Fashanu

In a new interview with UK’s Mirror, ex-footballer John Fashanu admits to having paid his brother, Justin Fashanu, hush money in the sum of £75,000 to prevent him from coming out as gay.

According to John, he begged his, threatened him, did everything he could possibly do to try and stop him coming out.

John Fashanu revealed “I gave him the money because I didn’t want the embarrassment for me or my family. Had he come out now, it would be a different ball game. There wouldn’t be an issue, but there was then. Things are different now. Now he’d be hailed a hero.”

Just In! Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Fiancée Cynthia spotted at #HeinekenLFDW2015

We love how totally into each other these two are.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Cynthia Obianodo were spotted on the Front Row (FROW) of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week yesterday night as they watched Nigerian designers do their thing on the runway.

They had their introduction a couple of weeks ago  and we can’t wait for their wedding in November.

Photo Credit: Instagram – @okija

Don Jazzy at the “Gentle Man’s Wager II” Welcome Cocktail in Rome

Don Baba J is always looking sharp!

The Mavin Records exec made an appearance at the “Gentle Man’s Wager II” Welcome Cocktail in Rome as preparations have begun for an exciting weekend where “Gentle Man’s Wager II” will be premiered.

Feeling very much like the man of the moment, the Johnnie Walker ambassador was also spotted with the head of Diageo Reserve, Joe Nazzal as they posed for a picture with the famous Johnnie Walker Blue Label whiskey.

See first photos from the night below.

Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria 2015 South East queen dazzles in new pics

21 year old Maureen Oji from Enugu state emerged the South East queen at the Most Beautiful Face In Nigeria  2015contest in June. Maureen is a final year Law student of Enugu state University of Science Technology, ESUT. More photos after the cut...

Buhari: Some Ministers Won't Get Any Portfolio

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that some ministers in his government will not get a portfolio because his government cannot afford to pay forty two ministers.

The president made the comment while speaking to journalists in New Delhi, India, during his recent visit to the country.
Buhari said that  Nigeria was “materially and morally vandalized”, adding that he will reduce the numbers of ministries in his cabinet.
He affirmed that he cannot work outside the Nigerian constitution and that ministers must be appointed in conformity with the constitution of the federal government, hence his appointment from the 36 states of the

(photos) Ladies would you wear Kylie Jenner's ripped T-shirt dress?

The 18 year old wore this designer ripped and distressed T-shirt dress as she stepped out in LA yesterday. Would you wear this? See more photos after the cut...

Adele Explains Just How Hard Motherhood has been in the Latest Issue of i-D

Since dropping her latest single ‘Hello’ off her forthcoming third studio album ‘25’, Adele has been the name on everyone’s lips.

Granting her first interview in the past 3 years, the 27-year-old music star talks to i-D about being a mum, her fear of fame and why she wouldn’t want to follow up 21, even if she could.

OAP Tosyn Bucknor stuns in new photos

Stunning! Make-up done by BMPro...

Lalong Vows Not To Sleep Until Jang Loses Senatorial Seat

Despite the affirmation of his election by the Election Petition Tribunal, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state is still disconcerted.
This comes on the heels of report that the governor is determined to reclaim the mandate he said was stolen by his predecessor, Jonah Jang, who is now the Senator of the Plateau North senatorial district, Premium Times reports.
Speaking in Jos while addressing party supporters on Wednesday, October 29, Lalong urged his predecessor, Senator Jonah Jang not to be too comfortable as a senator, adding that the All Progressives

Actor Sam Sarpong Commits Suicide By Jumping Off A Bridge

Actor and TV presenter Sam Sarpong is dead. The 40-year-old allegedly killed himself by jumping off a bridge on Monday, October 26.

Late actor, model and TV host Samuel Sarpong.

Reports from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner say an autopsy report is yet to be released.

The late actor and model’s agent has confirmed his death to E! News. A statement has also been issued in the wake of the sad incident.

#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Amede’s “The Art of Colour” Collection

The 2015 Lagos Fashion & Design Week proudly sponsored by Heinken is still happening at The Federal Palace Hotel, and Nigerian womenswear designer Amede Nzeribe of Amede just finished her set.
The collection was lit with bold and bright colours from her Resort 2016 collection tagged “The Art of Colour”.
The collection is very tasteful with bright hues, inspired by renaissance paintings and artwork by famous painters. Staying true to the brand’s aesthetics & ethos, this collection is expressed in tye & dye batik.
See the collection below.

Pics: Ahmed Mazloum Lebanese Nigerian climbs the top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Ahmed Mazloum Lebanese Nigerian from Warri Delta state who is the MD of Unitop services recently reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. As challenging as the Zenith of the tallest mountain in Africa is, Ahmed finished the climb.

Approximately 25,000 people attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro annually only about two-thirds are successful.