News broke out on the internet that Nollywood diva, Mercy Aigbe and her enstranged hubby, Mr Lanre Gentry had reconciled and now live toget...
The presidency Tuesday revealed why governor Fayose is not one the seven governors that were chosen to visit President Mugammadu Buhari in London.
According to presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, the selection was handled by the governors forum.
He also said that the non inclusion of the media team especially television or newspapers could be to save money. Briefing State House Correspondents on the visit of the seven governors led by the Chairman of Governors Forum and Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, Femi Adeshina said.
“The selection was by the governors forum and you will see that the delegation is headed by governor Yari who is chairman of that forum. So that question should go to the forum.” On why the president preferred the broadcast option while addressing Nigerians, he said.
“It is a question of what he prefers and this is what he prefers for now. He would rather receive that delegation and that is what is happening. If the president opts for address option he will do it.” He further explained the reason for the visit against the backdrop that it had been reported that President Buhari was recuperating, he said it was the best time for the president to receive visitors as he was recovering.
He said: “Instead of being curious, it should be the right time for the visit. When somebody has recovered or something has happened, it’s in our culture to visit such a person. So, this is the right time to visit the president because the news is that he is recovering and recovering well.”
The presidential aide was unable to confirm the date of two weeks time for the return of the president as announced by Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state.
Meantime, the media team of the presidency has said that it is only the medical team of President Buhari who has been on medical vacation since 7th May can determine when the President would return to Nigeria.
The presidency Tuesday revealed why governor Fayose is not one the seven governors that were chosen to visit President Mugammadu Buhari ...
The feud between former Plantashun Boys TuFace and Blackface is no longer news as the former Plantashun Boys member pesistently claimed that the former stole his songs.
Blackface who insists that his songs including African Queen was stolen by 2face stated that his former music group member needs to be put behind bars for song theft.
Speaking during a recent interview with HipTV, the member of the defunct Plantashun Boys group spoke about his relationship with the third leg in the music group, Faze. He said: “Faze is my friend and he is going to do his own bit. But, one thing that he does not know is that who feels it, knows it. He didn’t write the song, I did.
“So he does not know what I am talking about.It is easy for him to call for peace. But then, it is the duty of the offender to apologise for his action. I can’t keep quiet about what happened because I haven’t offended anybody. I have not stolen anybody’s song.”
He further added that Nigerian artistes do not understand the gravity of song theft because the Nigerian government has not instituted a proper punishment for such acts and individuals.
He added: “Had the Federal Government introduced an appropriate punishment for stealing other people’s songs, many music artistes would be in trouble today.
“If the penalty required offenders to spend some years in jail, many so-called big artistes would be in prison by now.
“Some of them steal songs from fellow musicians based in the country or abroad and pass them off as their own.
“This is very bad for culture and the creative sector. It is also bad enough for the honest and hardworking Nigerian artiste who goes through a lot of trouble to survive.
“Whatever the government decides, the courts are there to ensure that justice prevails. If you find yourself on the wrong side of the law, you will have to accept the consequence of your actions.”
The feud between former Plantashun Boys TuFace and Blackface is no longer news as the former Plantashun Boys member pesistently claimed tha...
Nollywood is Africa’s pride when it comes to the entertainment scene, being rated the second largest movie industry behind Bollywood in terms of movies produced per year. Nollywood indeed is a force to reckon with and has managed to stand the test of time by being flexible and adaptable to emerging demands. Africa’s biggest movie industry is producing it all from comedy, action, horror, drama, and soap opera among other genres. Nollywood’s flexibility enables it to entrench new themes like gambling in its movies drawing ideas from some of the best gambling movies to date.
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Ghetto Dreamz
Sitting on top of our list is Ghetto Dreamz, a movie dedicated to the late Hip Hop artist Dagrin who died at the age of 24. Ghetto Dreamz is inspired by Dagrin’s life and it recreates his life struggles, challenges, personal life and tragic death. At the same time, the movie acts as a social commentary on the lives of young people. Just like any other young, rich and famous person, Dagrin had to face the double faced love from family, friends, and fans. In trying to cut a forlorn figure he created his own team. Further to this, Ghetto Dreamz with Owning Mahony, allows us to see a man who is torn between doing what he is socially expected to do as being a responsible and role model citizen and appeasing his own desire for the fast life. Just like Philip Seymour Hoffman, who is a responsible banker falls into the addictive gambling world, so too does Dagrin fall into the fast but dangerous life. At the end, both men fall due to the love of glamour.
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Slow Country
Slow Country is a movie starring Ivie Okujaye, Sambasa Nzeribe, Majid Michel and Tope Tedela. The movie is centred on a mother (Ivie Okujaye) who in the quest to escape poverty runs into a prostitution and drug trafficking ring. Ivie for the next seven years becomes a loyal servant for a ruthless boss who later on fails to let go his most trusted cash cow. In her pursuit of freedom, Ivie has to defeat her former master, a ruthless and cunning man. What ensues is an epic battle that can equate to the fight between Sam Rothstein and Nicky Santaro in the movie Casino.
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Ojukokoro
Ojukokoro is a crime-heist film, ranking as number three on our list. This is a movie about a manager (Wale Ojo) who decides to take a heist on a company that he is contracted under. Ojukokoro goes through many comic battles in an effort to alleviate his money problems. The movie is brought to life by a number of like-minded criminals who Ojukokoro meets and has to defeat in his quest to make the heist of his life. For those who have seen Hollywood’s The Hangover, Ojukokoro’s play includes all the funny characters are quite similar to the American blockbuster’s character personalities.
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Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell is a romantic comedy with renowned actors who make this movie a memorable watch. Kiss and Tell has a gambling theme in that two friends bet on one of the friends having sex with a divorcee who has lost his love for men. The two men, Lyke and Bernard, make a bet that Lyke has to have sex with Dalphine in 10 days or he forfeits 5% of his shares in a company they owned. Bernard keeps the movie tense and suspenseful by telling Tena, a friend of Dalphine’s, of the bet.
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Confusion Na Wa
Confusion Na Wa is a movie starring the much loved Ramsey Noah. It is centred on two opportunists who seek to make a quick buck by blackmailing the owner of a lost cell phone who has some criminally incriminating messages on the phone. However, in the wake, they set up a chain of events they soon regret.
Nollywood is Africa’s pride when it comes to the entertainment scene, being rated the second largest movie industry behind Bollywood in ter...
Here are some really simple DIY face mask recipes that have become very popular among honey enthusiasts. The steps and ingredients involved in each mask are so easy that you can prepare it in a few minutes. Pick one that suits your skin type and you are on your way to discovering many benefits of honey for your skin!
1. Simplest Face Mask With Just Honey
honey face mask imageThis is the simplest natural beauty recipe. It has only one ingredient – raw honey. It is so mild on the skin that most people especially those with sensitive skin can benefit from its gentle cleansing and purifying effects Just apply a spoon of raw honey on the face as a mask and leave it for about 20 minutes. Rinse off. Repeat a few times a week.
2. For Normal Skin: Apple Honey Mask
You will need
1 Apple, cored & quartered
2 Tablespoons Honey
Instructions: Drop the apple pieces into a food processor and chop. Add honey and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Pat the mixture onto your face with a light tapping motion, tapping until the honey feels tacky. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse.
3. For Dry Skin: Avocado & Honey Face Mask
You will need:
2 tablespoons of avocado flesh
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg yolk
avocado picture Instructions: To form this anti aging skin care face mask which also has a lightening effect, put all the ingredients in a blender, or mash by hand in a bowl. Use your fingers to spread the mask over your face and neck and leave it on for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer, before removing.
4. For Dry Skin: Honey and Egg Mask
You will need
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon almond oil
1 tablespoon yogurt
Instructions: Put all ingredients into a large bowl and stir until it becomes sticky and thick. Apply the mask to your face for 5 minutes and wash face thoroughly with a mild facial soap. Honey stimulates and smoothes, egg and almond oil penetrate and moisturize, and yogurt refines and tightens pores. The egg yolk also helps to lighten up the skin.
5. For Tired Skin: Almond Yoghurt Honey Mask
You will need:
6oz plain yoghurt
¼oz finely-crushed almonds
2tsp honey
2tsp wheatgerm oil
Instructions: Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste. Apply and massage the mixture into skin. Keep the mask on for 20 minutes.
6. For Oily Skin: Honey-Papaya Mask
You will need:
1/3-cup cocoa
three teaspoons of heavy cream
1/3-cup ripe papaya
1/4-cup honey and three teaspoons of oatmeal powder
Instructions: Mix and apply on your face. After 10 minutes, wash your face with warm water. This anti aging skin care fask mask helps heal skin blemishes, nourishes, draws out impurities, balances your skin pH, and will leave your skin radiant and soft. Good for acne-prone skin.
7. For Oily Skin: Carrot Face Mask
Your will need
2-3 carrots
4 1/2 table spoons of honey
Instructions: Cook the carrots and then mash them up. Mix the carrots with honey and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Apply gently to the skin and wait for ten minutes. Rinse off with cool water. Carrots are known to be rich in vitamin A and C. They are also rich in potassium. Vitamin A and C are antioxidants. Honey contains sugar, enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids.
8. For Sensitive Skin: Banana and Honey Mask
You will need
1/2 mashed banana
1/4 cup oatmeal, cooked with milk
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon honey
Instructions: Mix ingredients together. Massage onto face in a slow, circular motion and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with tepid water. Oatmeal is high in nourishing vitamins and minerals; it gently cleanses and heals skin. Bananas contain vitamin A , eggs contain lecithin, a natural skin emollient; and honey helps to maintain the skin’s natural acid mantle.
9. For All Skin Types: Honey and Lavender Facial Mask
You will need:
1 tablespoon raw honey
3 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions: Mix the ingredients, dampen your face with warm water, and smooth on the honey and lavender mixture. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water.
10. For Skin Lightening Effect (All Skin Types): Honey and Lemon Facial Mask
Your will need:
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions: Mix the two ingredients and apply as a face mask. Rinse off after 20-30 mintues
Source: Benefitsofhealth
Here are some really simple DIY face mask recipes that have become very popular among honey enthusiasts. The steps and ingredients involve...
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Mr Femi Adesina, the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, said the President was very cheerful and has not lost any bit of his sense of humour.
Okorocha, who is also the chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, added that the party delegation spent more than an hour with President Buhari over lunch.
He said the President was delighted to receive the delegation and asked each governor about affairs in his state. He also asked the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, about the state of the railways.
The governor stated that it was very clear from the discussions that President Buhari followed developments at home very closely.
Reacting to the negative things being said about him, Governor Okorocha said President Buhari “just laughed”, describing such reports as lies and sent his best wishes to Nigerians.
The governor further asked Nigerians to remain calm and that the President would be back as soon as the doctors give him the green light. “By our visit to London today (Sunday), the merchants of lies have been put out of business and Nigerians will not buy the garbage they have been selling. All those who look up to fake news can find a better use for their time,” Okorocha said in a telephone conversation.
State governors at the meeting include Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), and Yahaya Bello (Kogi); as well as the APC National Chairman, John Oyegun among other leaders of the party.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Mr Femi Adesina, the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, said the President ...
Check out these wonder-working kitchen tricks. You’re welcome!
1. Mistakenly added too much salt? Just drop in one peeled potato.
The potato helps absorb the excess salt.
2. Angry over craked boiling eggs, add a pinch of salt to keep the shells from cracking.
3. Never put citrus fruits(Oranges, Lemons, limes,etc) or tomatoes in the fridge.
The low temperatures degrades the aroma and flavor of these fruits.
4. To clean iron cook-ware, avoid using detergents.
Alternatively, scrub them with salt and a clean dry paper towel.
5. When storing empty airtight containers, throw in a pinch of salt to avoid having that damp smell.
6. When making gravy (stews) and accidentally burn it, turn your mixture it into a fresh pan and continue.
Add a pinch of sugar, doing that takes out the burnt taste. P.S watch the qty of sugar tho.
7. Burned a pot of rice?
Place a slice of piece of white bread on top of the rice for 5-10 minutes to draw out the burned flavour. Be careful not to scrape the burned pieces off of the bottom of the pan when serving the rice.
8. Before you chop fresh red peppers, rub a little bit of vegetable oil into your hands and your skin won’t absorb the spiciness.
9. If you aren’t sure how fresh your eggs are, place them in about four inches of water.
Eggs that stay on the bottom are fresh. If only one end tips up, the egg is less fresh and should be used soon. If it floats, it’s past the fresh stage.
10. To banish ants from the kitchen, find out where they are coming in and cover the hole with petroleum jelly(Vaseline).
Ants won’t trek through the jelly. If they are coming under a door, draw a line on the floor with chalk. The little bugs also won’t cross a line of chalk.
11. Don’t store your bananas in a bunch or in a fruit bowl with other fruits.
Separate your bananas and place each in a different location. Bananas release gases which causes other fruits (including other bananas) to ripen quickly. Separating them will keep them fresh longer.
12. To keep potatoes from budding in the bag, put an apple in with them.
13. If you manage to have some leftover wine, cocktail drinks at the end of the evening, freeze it in ice cube trays for easy addition to sauces (white wine works wonders in sauces.)
14. After boiling pasta or potatoes, cool the water and use it to water your house plants.
The water contains nutrients that your plants will love.
15. When defrosting meat from the freezer, pour some vinegar over it.
Not only does it tenderize the meat; it will also bring down the freezing temperature of the meat and cause it to thaw quicker.
16. Always keep an aloe vera plant in your kitchen.
It’s invaluable when you scrape your arm or burn your finger. Just break off a leaf and rub the gel on the injury.
17. Too much fat or greese in your stew? Drop in an ice cube.
The ice attracts the fat, which you can then scoop out. This works wonders.
18. To reuse cooking oil without tasting whatever was cooked in the oil previously, while heating the oil, drop a small piece of fresh ginger.
It absorbs any flavors and odors.
19. If your milk always goes bad before you can finish it, try adding a pinch of salt to the carton when you first open it.
It stays fresh for a few more days.
20. If two drinking glasses become stuck together after stacking, it’s not impossible to separate them.
Just put ice in the inner glass and dunk the outer glass in warm water. The warm glass will expand and the cold glass will contract, making the glasses separate easily.
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The US Congress is poised to approve tough new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea this week after reaching a compromise deal, which the White House indicated Sunday it could support, Guardian reports.
In mid-June, the Senate overwhelmingly passed tough sanctions on Moscow and Tehran, but the text stalled in the House of Representatives, until agreement was reached on Saturday.
The House is now set to vote Tuesday on a bill that targets Russia — for its alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election and its annexation of Crimea — as well as Iran and North Korea, for its recent ballistic missile tests.
Initially, Trump resisted the legislation, which would prevent him from unilaterally easing penalties against Moscow in the future — effectively placing him under Congress’s watch.
But faced with near-total consensus among Republican and Democratic lawmakers, the White House blinked.
“We support where the legislation is now, and will continue to work with the House and Senate to put those tough sanctions in place on Russia until the situation in Ukraine is fully resolved,” new White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told ABC’s “This Week” news program.
“The original piece of legislation was poorly written,” she added.
Her boss, communications director Anthony Scaramucci, said it was still up to Trump whether or not to sign the measure into law.
“My guess is that he’s going to make that decision shortly,” Scaramucci told CNN, introducing a bit more doubt as to Trump’s intentions.
Even if Trump were to oppose the measure, Congress could overturn it with a two-thirds majority of both houses.
“If he vetoes the bill, we will override his veto,” Democratic Senator Ben Cardin told Fox News Sunday.
Once the House approves the compromise bill, the Senate will vote again, likely before the summer recess begins in August.
In Europe, the unilateral move by the US Congress does not sit well.
A spokeswoman for the European Commission said the draft legislation appeared to be “driven primarily by domestic considerations.”
“Sanctions are at their most effective when they are coordinated. Currently our sanctions regimes are coordinated,” she added, expressing concern that any new US measures could have “unintended consequences.”
House Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy alluded to those concerns, saying the text, which has not yet been made public, would “help bolster the energy security of our European allies by maintaining their access to key energy resources outside of Russia.”
The US Congress is poised to approve tough new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea this week after reaching a compromise deal, which t...