Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Toyin Aimakhu And Niyi Johnson Mark First Anniversary Of Marriage

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It's been a year since Toyin Aimakhu and her handsome husband Niyi Johnson got married. The couple tied the knot at the Ikoyi registry on July 8 2013 [see pictures].

To celebrate the 1st anniversary of their marriage, the pretty actress took to social media to send out a sweet message to her husband.

"Just like yesterday hmmm God I tank u for the journey so far,oko mi Adeniyi happy wedding anniversary and thanks for changing my negativity into positivity."

Happy wedding anniversary to one of our favorite couples!

Michelle Howard is First Woman and African American Four-Star Admiral in the US Navy

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ADMIRAL MICHELLE HOWARD is the very first woman in the 239 years history of the US Navy to reach the rank of a Four-Star Admiral. And she's an African American.

Admiral Howard has faced critics who say she was promoted for political reasons rather than merit, a notion that both Mabus and Greenert were quick to dismiss in their remarks.

"Michelle has put in a tremendous career," Greenert said. "Thirty-two years of mainstream, at-sea, tough tours. Michelle came up through the amphibious expeditionary warfare arena and came into [Washington] and did the hard jobs that needed to be done. And so she is definitely ready to assume this position, there is no question in my mind."

Scary Tornado Photobombs This Couple's Wedding Photoshoot in Saskatchewan

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This will be a most memorable wedding for the photographer, and also for this Canadian couple. A story they will forever tell anyone who sees their wedding photos.

The couple were posing for photos on their wedding day this past Saturday when a tornado suddenly appeared right behind them, far enough that they were safe, yet close enough to provide the perfect photobomb opportunity.

Saskatchewan photographer Colleen Niska was taking the newlyweds’ pictures on a gravel road that she often uses for her shoots when the tornado made its appearance in the dark skies behind them. The photographer commented on Facebook:

Popular Ghanaian Musician Reportedly Dies While Trying to Rescue Drowning Girlfriend

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Popular Ghanaian Hiplife musician, Castro (aka Theophilus Tagoe) is reported to have drowned over the weekend in the Aqua safari beach while trying to rescue his girlfriend, according to Ghana web.

Reports say Castro, his girlfriend and a close friend (who is also a footballer for the Black Stars), Asamoah Gyan, had gone to Ada on a weekend rendezvous.

The trio went jet-skiing and the unfortunate incident happened – Castro’s girlfriend fell into the river.

Washington Post Collects Nigeria's PR Money Then Satirizes President Jonathan's Op-Ed

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Last week, I posted [here] an Op-ed by President Goodluck Jonathan which originally appeared in the Washington Post under the title - Nothing is more important than bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls.

Today, that newspaper proved that the article was a paid-for PR piece when a member of their own editorial team wrote a rebuttal to Jonathan. Karen Attiah slammed the president with a satirized version of his own puff-piece which contained hard-hitting facts of ways in which his administration have missed the mark in dinding the missing girls.

There was also the revelation that the Nigeria government is paying a US PR company $100,000 monthly to launder their image internationally. What a shame!

Alero Falope Confirms She Left Dino Melaye But Says He Did Not Physically Abuse Her

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Alero Falope granted an interview yesterday to clear the air on recent events concerning her marriage to Dino Melaye and her conversation with his ex-wife. While she confirmed that she has left her matrimonial home, Alero totally denied that it was due to physical abuse.

Explaining the leaked chats between her and Tokunbo Fabiyi, Dino Melaye's ex-wife, to SDK, Alero said:

Yes, Stella I exchanged SMS with Tokunbo but I only did that because I thought it would remain between us and besides I needed to connect with someone who might understand where I was coming from.

Let me state here now that Dino might be a lot of things but he never beat me and that's
the truth. There were just some things I couldn’t handle and that was what I referred to as living in Tokunbo’s hell for six months.

Blast From The Past - When Lagos To New York Round Trip Flight Was N17,000

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I can't claim to have experienced those good old days, but a lot of older Nigerians enjoyed the largese of a rich, young and vibrant Nigeria, when out Naira had value, and our country was respected around the world.

A friend shared this on Nigeria Airways newspaper advert from the early 80s on FB and a commenter added his own reminiscence -

Them good ol' days. I still remember paying N1,040 as airfare for Nigeria Airways to and fro London from Lagos in 1980 (British Caledonian then was N1, 240). Reminiscence.

do you think inflation accounts for the high price now, more than 10X what it used to be, or the general decline of the economy is to blame? Is Nigeria Airways still working now BTW?

Monday, July 7, 2014

Photos From Richard Mofe-Damijo 53rd Birthday Celebration With Wife, Bovi and More

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Richard Mofe-Damijo and His Wife With Yinka Davies

Richard Mofe-Damijo celebrated his 53rd birthday with close friends and family members over the weekend.

His wife was there as were a number of celebrities including Yinka Davies, Bovi, Azuka Oguejiofor, Chico Ejiro, Teju Babyface and so many more.

See more photos from the intimate gathering below. Here's to wishing RMD many more years.

Japheth Omojuwa Proposes to Girlfriend Damilola Ogunleye On Bended Knee

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Japheth Omojuwa proposed to his girlfriend Damilola Ogunleye at a small dinner with friends last night. The new couple have been friends for a while and he was waiting for her graduation to pop the question.

The usually serious social media strategist and political blogger, turned mushy and romantic as he got on one bended knee to ask Damilola to please accept his ring. The ring was specially made by Rebecca Noff who explained that it was an 18K White gold with diamonds  and sapphires. Of course, Dami said YES!

The proposal was witnessed by a handful of their friends in Abuja including Abdulkadir Abubakar, Miss Augie, Mercy Abang and Shehu Ashaka.

Congrats to the couple! See more pics below...

Couple Love - Mario Balotelli and Fiance Fanny Neguesha At a Miami Beach

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After they were eliminated from the world cup, Italian footballer Mario Balotelli is taking consolation at the beach with his model fiancee Fanny Neguesha. 

The couple were photographed having fun at a Miami beach over the weekend. He was in a knee-length camoflage print swimming shorts while she showed off her curves in a pink ruffled bikini.

More photos follow...