Obama accuses China of not benefitting Africans

US President Barrack Obama on Saturday threw a jab at China’s operations in Africa by claiming some of its business deals on the continent are not benefitting Africans.

Addressing a gathering of youth at the University of Johannesburg, and which was also beamed live to several other countries, Mr Obama stated that the US policy is to see Africans reap big from interacting with any country in the world.

“I want to make sure that as countries come to Africa that is benefiting Africans. So, somebody is building a road here in Africa, make sure they are hiring some Africans,” he said in response to a question from a Kenyan on how the US is responding to China’s forage on the continent.

“If there is going to be manufacturing taking place of raw materials, locate some of those plants here in Africa. I do want to make sure that whoever you are dealing with, make sure you are getting a good deal.”

Mr Obama who is on a three-country tour of Africa in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania argued that the US was not against any country doing business in Africa but was against exploitation of Africa by countries abroad.

China has been growing its business on the continent and winning some of the biggest contracts in road, port and housing constructions in countries such as Kenya, Zambia, Uganda and Ghana. But the Far East country has been accused of giving Sh5 to Africa and taking away Sh20.

The Chinese are also accused of using their own people in doing jobs of contracts they win in Africa.

“Our commitment to Africa is based on our belief in Africa’s promise and Africa’s future and we want to be part of that. I think everybody should be involved in Africa,” he told the audience.

“I want china and I want India, I want Brazil and I want Singapore…everybody, come on! ...because six of the ten fastest growing economies are right here in Africa.”

“We are in a global economy with a global supply chain. I don’t want Africa to continue to be at the bottom of this supply chain.

Mr Obama who was addressing youth in South Africa and others in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria via teleconference also sort to restate his reasons for skipping Kenya in his tour, but argued he would visit before his term ends.

“What is also true, I won’t deny, is that Kenya just had elections but in the new administration that also has to manage some of the international issues around the ICC, I did not think it was the optimal time for me to visit,” he said adding that he had after all come to Kenya many times before he was president.

“But as I said, I have got three and a half years (in office) and so if in three years and seven months am not in Kenya, then you can fault me for not following on true my promises.”

'Omosexy' stars in 'Ties That Bind' now exclusively on iROKOtv Plus

It's been a massive year for the one and only 'Omosexy'. In April, she was covered in the world's media, mixing with Hollywood royalty as part of the Time 100 Awards and now, our darling Omotola brings us the amazing Ties That Bind. And the great news is, it is showing on iROKOtv PLUS now!

Alongside Omotola, the movie features some of the continent’s best stars Ama K. Abebrese and John Dumelo and Hollywood actress – Kimberly Elise.

The plot follows friends from different walks of life who are interconnected yet unaware of each other’s pain. Watch the movie in full and out how these women journey towards redemption.

 

TIES THAT BIND bagged 9 awards in Ghana Movie Awards 2011 beating several other movies to their game; just one phrase to describe this movie ‘the best of its kind’. It's a must-watch movie, stop what you're doing and go watch it - now.

iROKOtv is the home of Nollywood - for those who cannot wait to watch all the latest, brand new movies, subscribe to iROKOtv PLUS today

TIES THAT BIND is showing live NOW!

Stanbic IBTC Spot The Difference Campaign

Have you seen the new Stanbic IBTC commercial? The one with the guy directing traffic? Well if you haven’t, you should. Stanbic IBTC is running a competition where if you can spot the difference in the commercial, you stand a chance to win N100, 000.

You can watch the video on their YouTube channel [http://bit.ly/StanbicIBTCMoveIt] 

Here’s how to play:

Watch the video, note all the differences you can spot and then send them the answer. Submit as many answers as you want. Continue...

You can submit your answers on any of their social media platforms:  on Twitter, send your answers to @stanbicibtc making sure you also include the hash tag #moveit in your answer. On Facebook, you can submit your answer on their page at www.facebook.com/stanbicibtc.

Ten people who have submitted the correct answer will be selected at random to win N100, 000 each. The competition is open until 19 July 2013.

Terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

Nigerian student graduates with 5.0 CGPA in Russian University

A Nigerian student Victor Olalusi has emerged the best graduating student with a grade point of 5.0 in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences at the Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow.

According to his friends, Olalusi previously had the best WAEC result in 2004. JAMB Best Science Student (JAMB score 322) - 2006. Cowbell Prize Award - 2006. Medcine First Merit list (OAU) - 2006. Highest OAU Post UME (score - 325)  - 2006. Federal Government Scholarship (Medcine and Surgery) - 2006. Wow! Congrats to him.

Tonto Dikeh reacts to NDLEA jail term threat

The photos are still up on Instagram, take them down biko! See more Tweets after the cut...

 

Gain new leadership skills at 360o leadership Conference in Lagos and Abuja

Following a successful first edition of the annual Abuja 360° Leadership Conference, renowned leaders Matthew Ashimolowo, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Tola Odutola and Dr. Sam Chand are set to storm Abuja this July for the second edition of the Conference. Lagos state would also witness the inaugural edition with Matthew Ashimolowo, Tola Odutola and Dr. Mensa Otabil. Continue...

The Abuja 360° Leadership Conference is a very viable and interactive platform where participants can become better equipped with sound business ideas and initiatives from these widely traveled, respected and experienced men and woman of repute and how leadership abilities can be discovered, nurtured and developed from a scriptural perspective. Lagos will also experience this great event.

Attendance is FREE for both events. Don’t miss out on this life changing conference.

About the Speakers

Pastor Tola Odutola FCA is the Senior Pastor of Jesus House Baltimore. He was a Chartered Accountant before being called by God into full time ministry. He serves as the Pastor in charge of RCCG Eastern North America Province 1, USA.

Dr. Sam Chand serves pastors, ministries and businesses as a Leadership Architect and Change Strategist. Dr. Chand has served as a senior Pastor, Chancellor and President Emeritus.

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has been the Senior Pastor of KICC for over 20 years. He has a dynamic gifting to combine his calling as a Pastor and teacher, with the roles of mentor, businessman and spiritual father.

Dr. Cindy Trimm has dedicated her life to serving God and humanity. A best-selling author, high impact teacher, and former senator, Dr. Cindy Trimm is a sought-after empowerment specialist, revolutionary thinker, and transformational leader.

Dr. Mensa Otabil is a pastor, lecturer, author, consultant and a motivational speaker. He is the founder and general overseer of the International Central Gospel churches, which has network local assemblies in Ghana, Europe, United States and other parts of Africa. He also serves as a senior pastor of Christ Temple in Accra.

Lagos Conference

Date: Wednesday July 10th, 2013

Time: 6:00pm.

Venue: RCCG City of David off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Admission is free! Come, invite a friend and gain new leadership skills.

Abuja Conference

Date: Friday July 12, 2013

Time: 5:00pm

Saturday: July 13, 2013

Time: 9am

Venue: M & M Event Ltd, International Peace Park, beside Nicon Luxury, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.

Pregnant Frankie Sandford wears mismatched bikini

Bump's first holiday! Pregnant Frankie Sandford wears mismatched bikini to sunbathe in France
The Saturdays singer wore a plain black bikini top along with a pair of multi-coloured leopard print bikini bottoms.

After lying down for several hours Frankie covered up in a sheer kaftan to take a stroll with her husband-to-be.
Frankie tenderly touched her bump as the couple wandered around hand-in-hand.

The pop star certainly made the most of her break and told fans she was enjoying several massages during the trip.
The mother-to-be also tweeted a snap of a glass of virgin champagne, before having to explain to her followers that it did not contain alcohol.
The brunette, who recently swapped her short locks for a longer do, made the most of the culinary delights during her break.
She tweeted a snap of fish in bread and said the dish was 'amazing' and 'the best' she had enjoyed.
Frankie appears to be suffering from a spot of water retention and asked her followers if they knew of any remedies to the problem.

Nigerians to start paying £3, 000 to enter the UK from November

Naija people, una dey hear this one? According to a report by UK Daily Mail, visitors from 'high risk' countries in Africa and Asia will have to put up a £3,000 cash bond to enter Britain.

The money will be kept by the Government if visitors do not return home by the time their visas expire.

A pilot scheme, introduced by Home Secretary Theresa May, will target hundreds of people coming to Britain on six-month visit visas from India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

The countries have been picked for their high number of visa applications and what the Government sees as relatively high levels of immigration abuse and fraud, reports the Sunday Times.


The bonds, to be introduced from November, will only apply to non-EU migrants, otherwise they would fall foul of European rights to free movement. 

'This is the next step in making sure our immigration system is more selective, bringing down net migration from the hundreds of thousands to the tens of thousands while still welcoming the brightest and the best to Britain,' Mrs May told the Sunday Times.

'In the long run we’re interested in a system of bonds that deters overstaying and recovers costs if a foreign national has used our public services.'

A second scheme will cover countries such as Kenya, the newspaper reports, which are considered to be lower-risk because immigration officials have fewer doubts about migrants' plans to return home.

About 2.2million people are granted visas to enter Britain every year. Last year 296,000 people from India were granted six-month visas, as were 101,000 from Nigeria, 53,000 from Pakistan and 14,000 apiece from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The Home Secretary plans to reduce annual net migration to under 100,000 by 2015

Entrepreneurs, going into business

Are you considering going into business? Or are you in one already? Here are a few tips that have helped me. They are ashes from the crucibles of my experience, they will assist your journey. Some of them may sound a bit rigid and some a bit loose, they are nonetheless what I have learnt in the priceless school of hard-knocks.
1. Register a company, this gives your company a history and allows you to have clear documentation for your transactions.
2. Choose partners carefully! A business partner decision is almost as delicate as getting a life partner. Check fundamentally for alignment of values. Skill or technical ability alone won’t cut it, your basis of future disagreement won’t be technical or skill driven, it will be value based.
3. Don’t be in a hurry to get an office. Work from home until your visiting clients start to complain. Getting an office
3. Relationships are critical. When you start business, you are really building a network of relationships and gaining experience. Everything you want in business will get to you through other human channels, consciously build relationships. Don’t worry about the levels, status or class of people that life throws at you, it’s not how high, it’s how well.
4. Keep your eyes on the numbers. Your business won’t live longer than you ability to balance 4 key elements. Your Income, Expenses, Assets and Liabilities. The size of the mouse defines the size of it’s nest. Don’t do more than your strength.
5. They say hire slowly and fire quickly, well I say hire very slowly and you are not likely to fire at all. Don’t create redundancy, hire only when the role is critical.
6. Go after knowledge! Empty bags don’t stand upright. Once you have decided to be an entrepreneur, you have really decided to prioritize you library over your wardrobe. Your wardrobe is also very important, but how you look will open the door, what you know will keep you inside. Invest in reading, in business readers are leaders.
If you are in business or desire to start, then these are nuggets from the very road. I’m 7 years on this road and there has been more learning than earning.
7. It is better to have visibility online than a visible office. None of my big clients have ever come to my office to confirm it. For most of them, my address is my email address. The cost of a decent we presence is less than 10% of brick and mortar, don’t waste your capital.
8. Start small! No matter how rich you are when you want to start, start small! Starting small positions you to be able to restart if you fail. Earthquakes also happen in business, your ability to rebuild lies in not being discouraged by how small your enterprise has become. If you start big, you are more likely to lose steam in the days of adversity.
9. Prepare to fail! Failure was a bad word in school, not in the world of business. Business is about taking risks, about venturing with the possibility of failing, about managing your failures and giving wings to your successes. The attitude of an entrepreneur must demonstrate a different view of failure. Failing is a necessary bus stop on the journey to success. Usually the seed that becomes the mighty oak tree first dies before it grows!
10. Get guidance. It’s presumptuous to make a switch into business without guidance. No matter how much of a technical person you are in your field, business is a new field of it’s own. Surround yourself with mentors, look out for people ahead of you, learn from them. Submit to higher wisdom. Safety is found where there are plenty of sound advisers. (Coming soon, Everybody can’t mentor you, how to choose a mentor)
11. Barter! If you don’t have money, don’t lack sense. If a fool and his money soon get parted, then logically a wise man should soon be reconnected to his stash of cash. The origin of money is barter, always think, “what, apart from money can I exchange for this?”. A courier company batters newspaper delivery for regular adverts about their service. An events center offers free events to crowd pullers. Find a back you can scratch in exchange for yours. Money is not everything!

Dear readers: I'm 20 years old and pregnant for a married man

I am a 20 year old woman living in the UK and also studying here. My parents have been at war since I can remember and I have to rely on my siblings to take care of me, I am reluctant to ask them though as everyone works hard and times are difficult.

I have had my fair share of horrible boyfriends in the past few years, I have dated so many stingy men that would not give me a penny but I am usually not bothered about this as I don't date men because of their money. I have although since decided to remain single and just have the usual one night stand because I am tired of the constant heartbreak and pain. Until recently.

I recently got introduced to a married man and the initial plan was to have him spend on me, I didn't want to but as I was about to be kicked out of my flat for lack of payments I did what I had to. I wasn't going to go any further with him but he turned out to be really nice. I tried to cut contact with him but unfortunately he had fallen head over heels in love with me. If he doesn't see me or hear from me in an hour he becomes frantic and agitated. He tells all his friends here in the Uk about me, takes me to their houses and introduces me as his girlfriend.

This is a man with a wife and 4 beautiful children whom I happen to know very well through him introducing me to them. He keeps saying he would make me his second wife which of course I don't believe and always has sex with me unprotected despite my refusal. Also he has not given me any more money since he paid my rent for the owed 2 months, any time I ask him he gives one excuse or the other, even paying for my cab to wherever is too much to ask of him. I desperately want to get out of it but now I think I might be pregnant for him.  

I'm so confused about the next step, I'm scared if I tell him I'm pregnant he'll disappear but I also can't take care of a child on my own as I have not even graduated from university. I've thought about going to tell his wife but I'll just be labelled a home wrecker and loaded with all the blame. Please what do I do?

See what a father did to his 14 month old daughter

The father of the little girl said he flogged her with the cord of his handset charger because she was disturbing him from watching TV. The mother thinks the marks on her daughter’s back were for ritual purposes. But let's even accept he only flogged her; how can you flog a 1 year old like this?  Read the full story from Vanguard below...

Vanguard Metro, gathered that Huwaila Abdulahi, 22, who has been separated from her husband, is asking the Commission to investigate and unravel the mystery behind the strange marks all over the back of her 14 months old daughter. Although the estranged housewife is not seeking for a divorce, she is demanding for justice for her innocent baby as the 14 marks were not there when the father sent one Ibrahim to bring the little girl to spend some time with him.

The man, identified as Ibrahim Haladu, is being accused of carrying out a ritual on his child. He has been invited by the Commission to explain the strange marks on his daughter’s back. But he is insisting  that he only flogged his daughter with the cord of his handset charger. He denied that the marks were for ritual purposes.

In spite of his statement, many people who saw the strange marks on the child were not convinced of his testimony as they  believed they were carefully incised.

In his account of the incident, Ibrahim said: “I was watching an Arab channel but she would not let me be with her cries. I was enjoying the programme, but her cries kept distracting me. I was provoked so I brought out my charger phone wire and flogged her. My first wife Aisha who heard her cries came out and was shouting at me to stop. She was even angry and rebuked me for beating her like that. I regret my action.

The marks on my daughter’s body is not  for ritual purposes as wrongly insinuated by some people. I can never use my child for ritual. It is unfortunate that my wife had to drag me to the Sharia Commission because she has a grouse against me. We have been having problems with her, but that is between us. Why should I go to the extent of using my child for ritual? I only beat her as a father. I don’t belong to any cult or secret society”.

Some residents of the Tirwun, a suburb of Bauchi, where Ibrahim allegedly carried out the beating  of his baby were left in shock on seeing Sahura with the 14 strange marks on her back. They called for thorough investigation into the case so as to unravel the motive behind his action.


Ibrahim moved to his house in Tirwin with his first wife, Aisha leaving his second wife, Huweila with his parents. Hajiya Huwaila told VM that  her husband occasionally comes to pick Sahura to spend some time with him since they were not living together. According to her: “My husband, his first wife and I lived with his parents at Bakin Kura before he moved with his first wife to Tirwun, leaving me and my daughter Sahura behind.

But he occasionally comes to take the baby to spend some time with him in his new place and bring her back. One day he sent one Ibrahim to come and bring Sahura; this was around one in the afternoon. But when they brought back my daughter, I noticed something unusual about her because she kept crying and I wondered what was wrong with her.

When I checked her body, I saw some strange marks all over her back”. Huwaila said she quickly rushed to the Bauchi State Shari’ah Commission to lodge a complaint after she confronted her husband who claimed he only flogged Sahura because she was disturbing him with her cries.

The permanent Commissioner II of the State Shari’ah Commission, Jibril Hassan, confirmed that Huwaila lodged a complaint prompting the commission to summon the husband. Hassan added  that the commission was investigating the issue and would charge the father of the girl to court at the appropriate time. He also said that if found guilty of the accusations leveled against him, the accused would be charged to court.

Phizzle drops two new single - 'Hold On' and 'Dreamer'

Hip-hop artist Phizzle presents two new singles “Hold On” and “Dreamer”, from his forthcoming debut album Egypt.

Produced by St. Buster Keyz and inspired by Damien Marley’s “Affairs Of The Heart”, “Hold On” is a “love song from a dream chaser’s perspective”,

New Music: P-Square - Personally

P-Square has released a new single titled, Personally. Listen to it below and tell us what you think..

Mikel Obi set to leave Chelsea for Galatasaray

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi is set to move to Galatasaray from Chelsea. Mikel told Sabah, a daily Turkish newspaper that the Turkey football club made an offer that he's very pleased with and is looking forward to life in Istanbul.

'I asked Drogba for advice and he told me that Istanbul is a fantastic city, that Galatasaray is a huge club and that I have to make the move. I have played at Chelsea for a long time and it's now time for me to leave.

'I'm still only 26 and it's great to receive an offer from a club (Galatasaray) playing Champions League football and doing well in the competition.'

Talks have reached an advanced level between Chelsea and Galatasaray. Chelsea won't make the move difficult and regarding my salary there won't be a problem. All that is left is for the clubs to reach an agreement.'

Mikel leaving Chelsea for Galatasaray is not a good idea, is it?

It’s the 2nd Lagos MakeUp Fair (LMUF2) this weekend 22nd June

Did you miss the maiden edition of the Lagos MakeUp Fair last year? This is another chance as POPs Concepts Presents the 2nd Lagos MakeUp Fair (LMUF2) this weekend 22nd June 2013. LMUF2 is the 6th edition in the MakeUp Fair Series.

The 2nd Lagos MakeUp Fair is a one day must attend makeup and beauty shopping event for all savvy makeup and beauty professionals, lovers and enthusiasts. 

The MakeUp fair series is the ultimate event and centre of attraction for all beauty savvy professionals, fashion and beauty conscious visitors and prospective buyers.

Features at the event includes: Meeting makeup &beauty Experts, launching of makeup brands and makeup DVD, Networking, Shopping, Learning makeup skills, Special Offers, Treats, Direct access, Food...Drinks, Loads of freebies for grabs and lots of entertainment .

StanduptoCancer Naija supports The 2^nd Lagos makeup fair and will be providing FREE clinical breast cancer screening for all ladies at the fair.

Date: Saturday 22nd June, 2013
Venue: Anchor Events Place No 2 Registration Close off Lateef Jakande Road behind Union bank after LTV Agidingbi Ikeja Lagos
Time: 10am – 7pm
Attendance is FREE!!! 

 

At the 2^nd Lagos MakeUp Fair, there will be an array of exhibitors with glamorous displays of varieties of makeup and beauty brands. Exhibitors that will be present at the MakeUp Fair are:

House of Tara, Lise Beauty, Makeup Bird UK, Sleek Studio, Shomya Cosmetics, My Makeup Cosmetics& Co, Gifty’s Daughter Beauty, Beyond Faces Makeovers, Taries World Makeup, Sheirlyaz Beautimattaz, Kayge Cosmetics, , Deva Petals, Hegai & Esther Ltd, Lindoirs Makeup & Skincare, Nattra Cosmetics, Nina Fabulous ,Mille Visages, Hair Space & Beauty, Arike Cosmetics, Makeup Maven Nig, Bellevous Makeovers, , Love and other Luxuries, , Evolve makeup Nig, Dazzling Looks Shades & sparkles makeup & Accessories, Swan Beauty, B.Lavida Makeup, St.Ola makeup studio, Bellezza Faces Makeup, Topal Makeovers, Face Sketch, Skinglow therapeutics, Kuddy Cosmetics, Nouba professional makeup, Beauty  Overdose Magazine  amongst others.

That’s not all!! There are 5 FREE MAKEUP goody bags for the first 5 people to comment here (write full name) with the right answer to the following question:

The 2^nd Lagos Makeup Fair is the 6^th edition in the makeup fair series; mention the 5 previous editions and where they were held.

Kim and Kanye name daughter North West

This info is coming from E!, so it has to be authentic...because they produce Kim K's reality show. According to E! News Kim and Kanye have named their new born baby girl, North West. Below is how they are reporting it...

Finally, Baby Kimye has a name! E! News has confirmed that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's little daughter is named - North West.

A source close to the couple confirms to E! News that the girl's name is North West, with no middle name. According to a source, "They will call her Nori for short!"

"She has black straight hair! Lots of it! Looks like a good mix of both of them (Kanye and Kim) but more like Kim," says the source.

North West? Choi! Poor baby! A few months ago we heard Kanye planned to name his child North, but who knew he would go through with it? Comedians will have a filled day with this name. Read some of the things people are already saying on Twitter after the cut.

Sexy Tiwa Savage covers June issue of Mania magazine

Stunning cover! Loves it!

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi. Stylist: Dimeji Alara. Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya. Hair: Ugo Igbokwe. Body Suit by Iconic Invanity

Samsung Announces All in One PC

Samsung Electronics West Africa, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company Ltd, a global giant in digital media and convergence technologies, has announced the availability of the all new All-In-One PC Series 7 into the Nigerian market.

The new All in One (AIO) PC builds on the premium aspects of the Samsung Series 9 Notebook with advanced engineering, craftsmanship and stylish design. 

Beyond high performance, the new AIO PC Series 7 has been crafted to deliver an entirely new AIO PC experience. Driven by a 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5-3470T Processor, 6GB RAM, dedicated AMD Radeon HD graphics and a Full HD display with resolution of 1920 x 1080, the new AIO PC Series 7 embodies innovative sense recognition features such as 10-finger multi-touch screen control and hand gesture commands.

According to Head, IT Solutions, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Folashade Oyelayo, "The new All-in-One PC packages the best of Samsung's precision engineering and premium design with top class performance and functionality. With its unique craftsmanship and boasting of the latest hardware and software, we predict that this new product will be accepted by discerning consumers. It offers a maximized home entertainment

experience and is a perfect device for a family PC or desktop replacement. We feel that the All-in-One PC market carries enormous growth potential by taking convergence technologies to the next level."

With the upcoming new Windows 8 platform, demand in All-In-One PC is expected to increase further as AIOs will have stronger as well as more convenient features, which is expected to replace the existing desktop PC in the market. To provide such true 'user benefits', Samsung has perfected not only the hardware but also the software aspects to offer never seen before experiences.

For an unlimited premium user experience, Samsung AIO PC Series 7 has been equipped with a 10-finger multi-touch screen - a technological leap in interactivity, surpassing traditional two-finger multi-touch by providing full touch control using all ten fingers on an AIO PC. Its enhanced sensitivity enables users to enjoy the full capabilities of the latest entertainment applications or perform complicated content editing

To enjoy its full capabilities as a home entertainment system, the new AIO PC has a viewing angle of 178 degrees vertically and horizontally, which makes watching a movie with friends a true pleasure.

To further expand user benefits, the new AIO PCs have five hand gesture recognition features that conveniently let users control the device with just a flick of the wrist from up to a meter away, perfect for enjoying home entertainment. For example, swipe right or left to turn the pages of an e-book or rotate your palm clockwise or counter-clockwise to change the volume while watching a movie. You can simply close your hand to click on an option in a programme and stop watching a movie by just waving your hands. These features definitely offer more convenience to consumers.

Power and performance are ensured with a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor and 6GB RAM. A powerful AMD Radeon HD 7690M graphics processor, Blu-ray drive, and up to 1TB HDD ensure content in a wide array of formats is readily available in no time, and enable seamless playback, editing, creating and saving of content.

To further expand the true all-in-one experience, the new devices are equipped with 14-Watt speakers while Tweeter and Dolby sound deliver rich sound quality in any environment. Also the latest Full HD display featuring 1920x1080 resolutions delivers crisp, clear and all-encompassing viewing experience. Users are now able to fit more windows into a single screen without compromising on scale. Browsing online while simultaneously watching a movie is no longer an issue.

Accentuate your home with a modern and minimalistic look. Samsung's AIO PC Series 7's clutter-free and space-saving design features a uniquely stylish metallic arch stand, an ultra-slim display with a durable metal edge, and an edge-to-edge glossy black screen. This elegant new AIO PC adds a premium look to any living space or office.

The Samsung All-in-One PC is available in Samsung Brand stores and leading retail outlets.

Ghanaian footballer Michael Essien secretly weds his publicist

There have been speculations for months now that Ghanaian footballer and Chelsea star Michael Essien is married to his publicist, Akosua Puni, a report they both never denied or confirmed. The report was regarded as mere speculation until last week Friday when Akosua introduced herself as Mrs Akosua Puni Essien at a cocktail charity event - Game Of Hope - organized by Michael Essien.

Akosua was in charge of the event and everyone who worked with her referred to her as Mrs Essien. The Ghanaian showbiz personality and socialite is also the head of the Michael Essien Foundation.

Michael and Akosua had a child together shortly after his relationship with Nadia Buari ended a few years back, though the football star has never acknowledged being married and does not wear a ring.

He has three kids from two different women.

Producer/singer OJB Jezreel needs N15m for kidney transplant

One of Nigeria's best music producers and composers, Babatunde Okungbowa popularly known as OJB Jezreel is down with kidney failure and needs about N15million for a kidney transplant in India. A donor has been found, he just needs the money for the procedure.

He's been battling with this ailment for a while but only now reaching out to well meaning Nigerians to help him raise the money needed for the treatment.

For those who would like to help, please donate to his account:
Babatunde Okungbowa. UBA - 1015075120. Thanks

Singer Sefiyah releases hot new promo shots

Sexy singer and model Sefiya, who recently released a video for her song Under, has released new exciting promo pictures. Fine gal!

Jara TV presenters Uti Nwachukwu and Helen Paul cover Redsheet

Nice cover. See another pic of Uti after the cut...

Former marine turned amputee becomes fitness & underwear model

25 year old former US marine and Afghan war veteran Alex Minsky has turned his tragedy into triumph. He lost his right leg in an explosion in 2009 after driving over an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan when he was just 21.

After losing his leg, he fell into depression and heavy drinking but with the help of his family, he found himself again and made some changes in his life. He also started working out regularly at a gym and that was where he was discovered by model scouts. Alex is now a sought after fitness and underwear model. "I just want people from nearby and far away to be inspired to try harder and never give up on themselves" Alex said in a recent interview. "I didn't set out to be an underwear model. I was just taking care of myself and working out. It just so happens that I look good in underwear. "

Alex donates a percentage of his modeling earnings to the Wounded Warriors project. #BeInspired!

D'banj acquires Suit of Money from Okunoren worth $25, 000

International superstar, entertainer and Oliver Twist crooner, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj is always breaking new grounds in terms of his wardrobe and clothing items. In a recent newspaper interview, he confirmed he wears the same wristwatch as American rapper Jay-Z, valued at $50,000.

He has been appointed as the Hennessy Artistry artiste for 2013 and also recently became the Goodwill ambassador for the Bank of Industry. D’banj has continued to rise in stardom despite his split from erstwhile partner and friend, Don Jazzy. He has continued to command huge sums of money in endorsements, appearances and performances thus still making him the highest earning Nigerian artiste of all time. His DKM concert being held on June 23^rd 2013 at the Eko Hotel & Suites will feature International rapper, 2Chainz as well as another surprise guest.

Okunoren Twins

This increasing earning power has also led to an increase in spending as D’banj just took delivery of what is known as the “Suit of Money”. Designed by Okunoren, Nigeria’s leading clothing brand, the Suit is made of actual One Hundred Dollar bills and cost a whopping $25,000, which is approximately N3.7 million. It was entirely sewn by hand in London but was then taken to Italy for the specialized Milanese buttonholes to be done at the same factory used by Tom Ford.

His new song titled Blame it on the Money”, featuring Snoop Lion and fellow Good Music act Big Sean goes further to emphasize his wealth where he states he is unapologetic for being rich, it is set to become one of the major anthems this summer.

Police declare ex-deputy governor of Lagos state wanted for fraud

According to Punch, the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police has declared a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, wanted for allegedly defrauding a land buyer of N130m.

The SFU alleged in a statement on Wednesday that the suspect and her son, Samson, obtained money from the victim by false representation.

The Commissioner of Police for the command, Tunde Ogunsakin, said, “The victim alleged that in September 2011, the suspects conspired and sold a parcel of land at Plot 24 Block 4 situated at Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos for N130m which he paid into the first suspect’s account with the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. 

He further stated that after payment, he requested title document and Alhaja Ojikutu procured an affidavit of support to back her fraudulent claim, a police crime extract and a publication in a newspaper all purporting to loss of the original documents of title to the land.

 The victim believed her because of her personality as the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State.

“The bubble burst when the victim commenced development of the land and was on the verge of completion when the bona fide owner of the land surfaced and indeed it was discovered that the land the suspect sold did not belong to her.  She actually sold Plot 23 Block 4 while Plot 24 Block 4 already has a property on it.”

According to police investigation, the land Ojikutu sold, did not belong to her, but to one Mr. Afolabi.  It was also discovered that the Plot 24 Block 4, which actually belonged to Alhaja Ojikutu’s late husband, Samson Ojikutu (senior), was sold by him in 1995 and the suspect was a life witness and appended her signature to the sale of the land.

Ogunsakin said the suspect further perpetrated the crime by alleging that the original Certificate of Occupancy to the property was missing and swore an affidavit which enabled her to obtain a police report and memorandum of loss.  She also put up an advert in newspapers that the original C of O was lost, whereas the original C of O was with the Hallmark Homes, the buyer of the property.

He said, “The suspect, who is a 67-year-old retiree from Lagos Island, allegedly connived with her son, Samson, who is currently in the United States to commit the fraud.  The suspect and her son were parties to the sale of the land and both signed the agreement given to the complainant and obtained the sum of N130m from him.

“She admitted committing the crime but confessed that it was a genuine mistake of plot identification.  She refunded the sum of N50m to the complainant and promised to refund the balance as soon as she disposed of her two properties she put up for sale.  She also confessed that she had invested the victim’s money in her business.

 “She equally made an undertaking and payment plan which was drawn from September, 2012 and was to terminate by November 2012, but she defaulted.”

Ogunsakin stated that the suspect was not willing to abide by the terms of payment and had jumped bail. He added that all attempts to contact her had proved abortive.

“The SFU declares Alhaja Ojikutu wanted. Anybody with useful information regarding her whereabouts should report to the Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit, 13 Milverton Road, Ikoyi,” he said.

Source: Punch

Vector at war with his record label, YSG. Arrested twice by his label

One of Nigeria's foremost rappers Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector Tha Viper is currently at war with his label, YSG Ent - recently discovered to be a division Young Shall Grow Motors company, led by Obiora Obianodo, (Pictured right) the first son of  Chief Vincent Obianodo, the MD of Young Shall Grow Motors Ltd.

The disagreement between Vector and his label started a few months back after the rapper complained about his progress-rate and the label's nonchalant attitude towards his career and simply suggested more professional hands be employed to help his career, which the label took as a threat, and when they refused to heed to his suggestions, Vector hired hands he was paying personally.

He has been with the label for over four years and never asked to leave, all he asked for according to his camp was more work and results. Things actually got worse after Vector took a self-sponsored vacation to the US and returned to his record boss' anger, claiming he went to the States to sign a record deal. Continue...

 
Weeks after, Vector received and invitation letter from the Commissioner of Police of Lagos state and was summoned to the Area-E command (Festac). On getting there, he was presented with a "breach of contract" petition, claiming that he has engaged external hands to work for him. His parents got involved (as his dad is a retired police officer), and it was settled amicably.

Feeling unsafe and threatened, Vector surrendered the car and apartment provided for him by the label and acquired a replacement for himself. Thinking this was over, Vector went about his daily life (as lawyers were already handling the case) till the 10th of June. He was to be shooting his scene of the Ghetto RMX video by Shank, at his childhood neighbourhood (Mcarthy Barracks, Obalende, Lagos), when men of the police force came to seize him and his personal manager (Michael Umoru) and took them all the way back to Festac, this time it was a proper arrest and they were detained from 3pm till 10pm when his lawyers came through.

According to sources close to Vector, he has been receiving series of personal threats from the label, and he hasn't felt so safe and really did not want to talk to the press about it.

Just yesterday, his twitter account(@vectorYSG) with over 100,000 followers suddenly disappeared, and has been confirmed to be deactivated by his label.

Vectors manager says a new twitter handle @VECTORTHAVIPER has been activated and is now his artistes official handle, alongside the launch of his official Website www.vectorthaviper.com. As at the time of compiling this report, efforts to reach his record label has been abortive.