Gov Fashola supports De Ultimate Commander

Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Wednesday urged Nigerians to support Osita Offor, aka De Ultimate Commander, as he defends his title against American Bobby Lashley on Dec. 6. A statement released by the organisers, said the governor made the call while receiving a delegation of the wrestlers in his office in Ikeja. It said that apart from the Commander/Lashley heavyweight title fight tagged, ‘The Battle of Legends’ there would be other supporting bouts. The event would hold at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. “I want to assure you that Lagos State will support you, in whichever way possible, because ours is a government that places much premium on its youth,” the statement quoted the governor as saying. It said that...

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OFILI: MADE IN ABA

I love my Mum and you should too, but no matter how much you love her, never follow her to an international airport. Especially…when she is flying back to Nigeria from Obodo Oyibo (the home of the foreigners). If you do, you are almost guaranteed to become a weight connoisseur, slang for a person that makes heavy luggages (clearly above the weight limit) lighter by packing and unpacking and shifting several contents of the luggage until either it is below the weight limit or the onlooking airport officials take pity on you are frustrated with your mess and let you through with an extra kilogram or ...

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HEALTH AND SAFETY: Computer Safety

Introducing a new weekly segment known as the HEALTH & SAFETY segment which will be featured every Monday to guide throughout the week. The Computer has made life easy in many respects; from the wide range of opportunities in the internet to filing systems, software that assist with different tasks, etc. In the same way, several ailments have resulted from improper use of the computer, these include carpal tunnel syndrome, partial and total blindness, tiredness, headaches resulting from posture issues and eyestrain, etc. This edition takes a brief look at these items with a view to making every day work around the computer Safer. COMPUTER EYESTRAIN: Eye strain is...

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DON JAZZY AND D'BANJ REUNITE AT ICE PRINCE'S CONCERT

For the second time this year, Nigerian music heavyweights have D’banj and Don Jazzy have been seen hanging out together. They met up at Ice Prince‘s ‘ Fire of Zamani‘ concert which held last night at the expo hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. Fans couldn’t help but cheer the former Mo’Hits Records bosses as D’banj tried out Don Jazzy’s Cuban cigar. Former label mate Dr SID also joined in the conversation, it was a pleasant sight to see. Dr SID and Jazzy later went on stage for a surprise performance of his new single ‘Surulere’ which got D’banj on his feet, rocking. Source: Foxy...

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Photos from Tiwa & TeeBillz Wedding

Tiwa before the Wedding Better Late than never *winks* See beautiful pictures from The wedding held on Saturday 23rd. Congrats to Tiwa and TeeBillz. see more pics after the cut...

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ASUU UPDATE: No salary arrears, no resumption

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said it will  not  suspend its ongoing strike  until the four months salaries owed its members are paid. The union also wants the immediate implementation of the N1.2tn offer by the Federal Government to public universities, starting with the release of N100bn this year. The balance of N1.1tn is to be spread over five years from 201...

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DJ ZEEZ'S NEW LOOK IN PROMO PHOTOS

DJ ZEEZ shares new photos in preparation to drop his latest anticipated single titled “SANKOLO”  in few days.  The Vanilla villa entertainment CEO has been busy with his “V” clothing line which will be launched in December. ...

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PICTURES FROM DBANJ'S NEW VIDEO SHOOT IN CAPETOWN

Our very own D’banj is presently in Cape Town, South-Africa to shoot a new video which is directed by GodFather productions. see more photos below: ...

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President Jonathan undergoes medical check up in London

Presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati has announced that the president is currently undergoing medical check up in the UK but says it's nothing serious. See the State House press release below... In the course of his on-going visit to London for a meeting of Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors’ Council, President Goodluck Jonathan became indisposed and could not be present at the opening of the meeting today. President Jonathan has since been examined by competent medical practitioners. He has been advised to rest for a few days. The Presidency wishes to assure all Nigerians that President Jonathan’s condition is nothing serious and that the medical attention he has sought is only precautionary. Reuben Abati, Special Adviser...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MILEY

Few could have predicted 11 long months ago, that a young pop star a former Disney child actress would make headlines for a series of deliberately provocative moments. Sure, it’s likely that these were carefully orchestrated events meant to maximize exposure, but there’s no denying that Miley Cyrus is having her moment. She's to mark her 21st birthday which she’ll celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 23. She shows off her bleached eye brows on instagram as well. ...

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Mandela still unable to speak, says ex-wife Winnie

Former South African president Nelson Mandela is still unable to speak but uses facial expressions to communicate, his ex-wife has told a local newspaper. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said the 95-year-old remained "quite ill" but she dismissed speculation that he was on a life support machine. In September Mr Mandela returned home after nearly three months in hospital with a recurring lung infectio...

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An underwater hotel opens in Africa

Joining a list of other experimental under-the-sea hotel rooms in Florida, Sweden and the Maldives, the underwater room at Manta Resort on remote Pemba Island in Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago immerses guests 4m below the surface. The room sits on the bottom of a three-level floating structure, located 250m from shore in the Indian Ocea...

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HOT: MICHELLE OBAMA IN SHORTS

When asked what her biggest fashion regret was during an interview with BET's "106 and Park" this week, US First Lady Michelle Obama said the shorts (pictured above) which she wore as she exited  Air Force One with her daughters during a family vacation in Arizona was her biggest fashion regret. Mrs Obama said she regretted wearing it back in 2009 because of the backlash she received from people who felt it was inappropriate for a First Lady to dress like that. She told BET,  "Because people were like, 'she's wearing shorts getting off of Air Force One. Sometimes I forget I'm the first lady and I'm running around in shorts." Michelle said she won't wear shorts on Air Force One or out in public again. ...

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Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church truck loses control and kill over 8 people in Lagos

Tragedy struck in the Oshodi area of Lagos State on Tuesday after a truck belonging to the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church lost control, killing and injuring many people. Many eyewitnesses at the scene gave conflicting reports of the number of people killed and wounded in the acciden...

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NEBA AWARDS 2013 (Part II)

More Pictures from the NEBA Award 2013 Music and Network Time Lots of Happy faces. Amongst the guests were: Prof Pat Utomi, Onyeka Owenu and Actor saint Obi ...

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HIGH CHIEF ALEX AKINYELE, DR. MIKE OKIRO AND HON. GODFREY GAIYA SUPPORTS DE ULTIMATE COMMANDER

Last Night, De Ultimate Commander met with the Chairman, House Commitee on sports, Hon Godfrey Gaiya, the LOC Chairman,  Dr Sir Mike Okiro and TUWCO BOC Vice Chairman, High Chief Alex Akinyele to ask for their support and prayers in the forthcoming BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS scheduled to hold on the 6th of December, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel. De Ultimate Commander assures Nigerians to include the Nigerian Flag on the Champion's Belt as a tribute to his fatherland by winning the match come the 6th of December. And also solicits the presence of the President, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to grace this event with his presence as he (De Ultimate Commander) wrestles against Bobby Lashley of the United States Of America. See Photos...

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NEBA AWARDS 2013

And the winner is????????????????????? We brought to you the notice of The Nigerian Elite Business awards hosted by Elite business Africa to hold its first awards on the 9th of November 2013 at the civic centre as reported earlier (SEE HERE). Well, the Awards ceremony has come and gone but as promised, we bring to you pictures of the event which is going to make you balme yourself for not attending. T'was a nite full of fun, laughter and new insights into the corporate world. Enjoy blaming yourself *winks*  RED CARPET MOMENTS: ...

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KARDASHIAN DRAMA: Bruce Jenner receives award from Kris Jenner

It's been more than a month since Bruce and Kris Jenner went public with their split, but the pair was playing nice at the All Sports Film Festival last wee...

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BREAKING NEWS: Dana’s Tony Usidamen quits Dana and on the move

Young and dynamic Corporate Communications Head at Dana Group, Tony Usidamen, is on the move. For more than five years his smiling face and alluring voice have been synonymous with Dana, and his expertise as a communications practitioner is evidenced by the remarkable growth and success of key Dana brands, KIA and Dana Air, under his car...

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FRAUD ALERT: Jimoh Ibrahim Arrested Over N6.8 billion Tax Fraud

According to Sahara reporters, the Special Enforcement  Unit of Federal Inland Revenue Service has arrested shady businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim, over a tax fraud that runs into N6.8 billio...

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Tanker crushes five School School children at Ikota, Ajah

Area boys and passers-by clashed with policemen after a trailer crushed five students as they were crossing the road. The sad incident happened close to Ikota Primary School and the dead pupils are believed to be making their way to the school when they were killed. The tanker driver abandoned his truck and escaped. The people protesting are insisting they won't leave the area until Governor Fashola shows up. They are blaming the gruesome accident on the lack of a pedestrian bridge in the area. The two express lanes have been blocked by the angry protesters which has caused heavy traffic in the area. There's heavy police presence in the are. Will keep y'all updated.&nb...

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BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS FEATURING DE ULTIMATE COMMANDER

Come December 6, Oriental Hotel, Lagos will thrill guests to the best of wrestling as the world heavyweight wrestling champion, Osita Offor, also known as De Ultimate Commander, will defend his title against Bobby Lashley of the United States Of America. The event, tagged Night of Legends the event, which will see two Nigerian music superstars, Tuface Idibia and Omawunmi, performing at intervals during the wrestling extravaganza, is being packaged by Aghalieaku Entertainment in collaboration with popular Nigerian showbiz promoter, Tee Mac Itseli. Aside from thrilling wrestling fans with superlative tag-team bouts, the event also aims at exposing guests coming from different parts of the globe, especially the United States of...

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FUNNY: Man Sues His Wife for Having Ugly Children and Wins

This is Interesting and funny and i just had to publish. #still laughing and rolling on floor# lol Jian Feng of China insisted that his wife must have cheated on him because he claims he could not have fathered such ugly children. After DNA tests confirmed that the children were his, their mother admitted to having over $100,000 worth of plastic surgery before she and her husband met and continued to keep it a secret. A judge agreed that Feng was duped into thinking that his wife was beautiful and awarded him $120,000! "I married my wife out of love, but as soon as we had our first daughter, we began having marital issues," Feng reportedly told the Irish Times. "Our daughter was so incredibly ugly, to the point where it horrified...

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