Zaaki Azzay Made Human Right Ambassador[Read For Details]

ZAAKI AZZAY has just been made HUMAN RIGHT AMBASSADOR by the National Human Rights Commission.

In his words, he says... "Good morning. I have just been made a HUMAN RIGHTS AMBASSADOR by the National Human Rights commission. Pls rejoice with me... I feel very honoured, happy and elevated. GOD bless my FANS and all NIGERIANS at large!!!... Zaaki Azzay."

Here is the certificate of designation below.

The Official Lunching of One Benue [Read for More Details]

Its the most anticipated event in Benue state. ONE BENUE; the official lunching,page ebrating food, culture, peace, unity and entertainment in ONENESS!!!

ONE BENUE: Food, culture, love, peace,  progress, entertainment in Oneness.

AN INVITATION TO: ONE BENUE- Celebrating: Food, culture, tribes, peace, love, progress, entertainments in Oneness.

Chief host:
Executive Governor of Benue State Hon. Gabriel Suswam.
Chairman:
Exec Governor of Nasarawa state Alh. Umaru Tanko Al-makura.
Special guests of honour:
Senator David Mark, Senate President- Senator George Akume, Senator Barnabas Gumade, Minister for trade and investment- Dr.Samuel Ortom, Minister of interior comrade Abba Moro, Minister of culture and tourism- Mr Edem Duke, Minister of Agriculture- Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.

Performing artists: Zaaki Azzay, 2face idibia(2 Baba), Kcee, Biggie brown and many others.

MC: CFRN Ali baba and Zack Orji.

Date: Fri 27th Dec 2013,
Venue: Royal choice hotel Makurdi Benue state.
Time:12pm-6pm Admission is strictly by Invitation.
Powered by TRUE NIGERIANS!!!

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Like our page: www.facebook.com/lewillz and follow us on @williemxon for more info.

Missing person: 29 year old Jaiyeola Ayobami

Friends of Ayobami Jaiyeola have reached out to the media asking that we help spread the news of their missing friend. Jaiyeola was last seen leaving her home in Oniru, Victoria Island on Friday Nov. 29th, wearing a pair of blue jeans, green polo top with her hair braided. Friends of Jaiyeola, who is 5'5, said she left her handbag and mobile phone at home as left that Friday without a word to her sister or mother.

If anyone has any info about Jaiyeola, please call 08023182792 or report to the nearest police station.

We’ll not resume work unless… – Lecturers

Lagos State University branch of ASUU has said its members would not resume duty unless so directed by its national chapter.

The Chairman of the branch, Dr Idris Adekunle, announced this at a news conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

Adekunle said the LASU branch of ASUU had resolved to continue with the indefinite strike.

He said that members had also resolved not to sign any register if the university’s management decided to open any.

“The Congress unanimously resolves that if for any reason the management opens any register, no member of ASUU shall sign such.

“ASUU, particularly LASU chapter, is as solid as ever and will not be moved by any threat.

“We are not having serious problems with the management because we have been educating them on the developments’’, he said.

Adekunle said that the lecturers had also resolved not to attend the academic meeting called by the Governing Council of LASU.

“ASUU LASU resolves that no member shall attend the meeting called by the LASU Governing Council because we are still on strike’’, he said.

On the reopening of some universities, the chairman said it was “mere propaganda“ as they were not closed in the first instance.

“University gates have never been closed since the strike started because research work and community service have been going on.

“We have been working, but only suspended the teaching aspect, we still do our research and community service,’’ he said.

The ASUU chairman said although the lecturers had not been paid for months, they were joyfully going on with the strike because it was a community service in the interest of the nation.

Adekunle said that the threat by the government to sack lecturers “was an empty one, as the philosophy of ASUU is “Sack one, sack all and an injury to one is an injury to all.“

According to him, although the directive by the Federal Government is to federal universities, state universities are in support of their members in the federal institutions and are not backing out.

“Our rank and file do not discriminate between state and federal universities because we are one’’, he said.

He urged the State Government to reduce school fees and make the institution affordable for the common man.

Meanwhile, two students who were seen on the campus said they were there to do other things and there was no circular on when the school would resume.

The Acting Director, Information, Press and Public Relations Unit of LASU, Dr Sola Fosudo, had told NAN on Monday that the management would have to meet to decide on the issue.

“The decision of the management would be relayed to the public as soon as the meeting is held’’, he had said.

At the University of Lagos, there was no sign of lecturers ready to resume work.

NAN reports that apart from a few fresh students who were carrying out their registration, there was no trace of academic activities.

Most of the lecturers’ offices and the lecture theatres were locked .

Business activities on campus remained low as there were no customers to patronise the various operators.

NAN also reports that there were no registers for the lecturers to sign on the campus.

Dr Olubunmi Ajibade, Senior Lecturer, Mass Communication Department, said that there would be no academic activities come Dec. 4, in the institution.

He said that the lecturers could not be forced into carrying out services against their wishes, going by the federal government’s directive.

“As far as lecturers in Unilag are concerned, the strike continues until government does the needful’’, he said.

Dr Samuel Ugo, of the Political Science Department of the institution, said lecturers would work with the directive issued by the National Executive Committee of ASUU.

Ugo noted that the universities had been open all through the strike but that the lecturers had withdrawn their services.

He said that it was a misconception for people to say that the universities were closed.

“Students have been directed by NEC to also steer away from classes’’, Ugo said.

The Federal Government had directed Vice Chancellors to reopen federal universities and that those who did no resume by Dec. 4, automatically ceased to be employees of the institutions.

The deadline had now been shifted to Dec. 9.

ASUU had, however, vowed to continue with its five month old strike.

How to Fry Akara (Beans Cake)

Akara (Bean Cake)
INGREDIENTS

1) 1 cup/250g of blackeyed beans
2) Salt

Garden Egg Another Way of Beating Glaucoma and Heart Diseases

Garden Egg: Another Way of Beating Glaucoma and Heart Diseases.
By Chukwuma Muanya NIGERIAN researchers have demonstrated how a meal of garden egg would be of benefit to patients suffering from raised intraocular pressure (glaucoma) and convergence insufficiency, as well as in diseases associated with hyperlipidemia such as ishcaemic heart diseases and arteriosclerosis.

Caught on CCTV: Mother calmly pushes her own child to her death

Found this heartbreaking news on UK Daily Mail. A 36 year old french mother named Fabienne Kabou, who felt her baby was 'incompatible' with her and boyfriend, strapped the little angel in a pram and calmly pushed her into a river. (pictured above right). Unbelievble!

Heartbreaking pics: Tyrese cries at scene of Paul Walker's death

Late Paul Walker's friend and Fast & Furious co-star Tyrese visited the scene of the car crash today and was inconsolable. The actor and singer, who has been friends with Paul for the past thirteen years cried through out. He left a single yellow rose at the scene of the crash before leaving.

Tiwa Savage & Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun’s Breathtaking Traditional Engagement [See Pictures and More]

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These Lovebirds though – there are soooo many sweet moments that will leave you smiling today! This past Saturday stunning music superstar Tiwa Savage wed her manager and best friend, Tunji Balogun. 

The traditional engagement and reception held at The Ark in Lekki on Saturday 23rd November 2013, where rainy skies ushered the couple into their newlywed status with showers of joy and blessings. The celebrity engagement was planned by The Wedding Company which has coordinated a long list of epic Nigerian weddings, with stunning decor by Newton & David – using sweet handcrafted swans as a motif.

Tiwa made a spectacular choice for the aso ebi – ladies looked so pretty in their pink and gold gele and lace while the gentlemen wore pink fila.

The natural beauty wore a unique embroidered white and silver lace iro with embellished gele, ipele and buba for their traditional Yoruba engagement rites. She was adorned with a diamond necklace & drop earrings. TJ wore white agbada paired with a traditional fila with a coral neckpiece when he kissed his new bride for the first time.

For their second outfit, the couple looked absolutely regal in their purple attire. Tiwa’s waist length neckpiece swayed with her every move, catching the glistening accent lights in the marquee.

For their third and final look, Tiwa let her hair down and looked ravishing in a sequin navy blue number, while TJ kept it traditional in his silver fila. They rocked to every performance by their celeb friends, and jammed to old school hits all night long!

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~ Photography: AkinTayoTimi | Damell Photography | SC George | Obi Somto

As always BN Weddings was there LIVE and will take you on a journey to Tiwa & Tee Billz’ Traditional Engagement. Immediately we entered, we felt transported to a fairytale wonderland. The first thing that caught our eye was the beautiful podium for the couple. It had a white bridge leading to the tent for the couple.

The sides of the bridge were decorated with street lights on both sides, white plastic swans, small ponds, grasses and flowers.  Another showstopping element was the romantic feel and ambience created by the pink light accents and the masterfully created cake by Cakes by Tosan was placed beside the podium.

On the left on entry is the stage for performances. On the left of the podium for the couple was the spot for the groom’s friends while the right had the spot for the bride’s friends. The ceiling had crystal chandeliers.

All tables had their unique designs. Our table had a huge white flower placed on a silver metal that had branches. Scented candles were carefully placed on the branches. Glasses, a gold tray, the menu were placed on the round table for guests.

Eru Iyawo Corner – traditional elegance at its finest! The Bible that Tiwa lovingly chose as the most important gift, out of all she was presented.
The engagement started bright and early in the morning. The drummers played passionately as TJ’s family presented their proposal letter to their future in-laws while Tiwa’s family responded with a regal acceptance.

The groom! Giving us kabiyesi swag.
The best man Banky W!

Dobale!
Here comes the bride! Tiwa

Tiwa & TJ’s traditional engagement was rich in culture, colour and romance! The joy was contagious.

Time to Party!

The reception kicked off at 2. Just before the it began, the heavens sent down some showers of blessings. It lasted for about 20 minutes. Before the couple was called on stage by the MC Seyi Law, music legend King Sunny Ade performed.

On getting to the stage to dance, Seyi Law joked, “someone said I should ask Tiwa – how did you get Tee Billz?” it was Karen Igho he later confessed. Then he called Karen on stage and said, “let me do free advert for you, maybe you will meet your future hubby” she playfully hit him as she protested, “please abeg o stop”.

The couple came in dancing to the rhythms of Sunny Ade. Don Jazzy sprayed the couple Naira notes and Pounds while Dr Sid and Banky W  sprayed crisp fresh Naira notes as well.

Then Seyi Law said Tee Billz was dancing better than Tiwa! He asked her what she thought about it…Yes, his rhythm is much better, she shared. Then Seyi joked that “don’t worry, he will show you that his rhythm is truly better when the wedding is over!”

Sasha hugged Tiwa on stage and said “you look beautiful”.

A short documentary on the couple titled “Becoming One: Tiwa and TJ’s Story” was shown on the LED screen. The video was “dedicated to everyone who believes in the power of love”.

The doc had personal recordings of the couple, her parents, her brothers, his father, his sister, his brother, his cousins, Tiwa’s friend of over 15 years - Elohor Aisien, her longtime designer friend & costumier Toju Foyeh, Banky W, Debola Falana and her makeup artist Joyce Jacobs, giving advice.

In the clip, Banky W joked that when Tee Billz is happy, he will start dancing to non existent music, The Music is in his head. A video of Tee Billz dancing randomly was shown side by side as Banky was talking. It was really funny!

When Tiwa was speaking on Tee Billz, she said “My soul mate, my brother, my business partner, my baby DADDY (Is she telling us something?! , my lover“. She also said when you see him, you think he is this tough guy who always means business, but he has a sweet heart and is very playful.

While this was showing, the couple changed into their 3rd look while guests mingled and posed for our cameras!

The Second Outfit!
After they changed to their second outfit, they danced in to Flavour’s Ada Ada. On getting to the stage, the MC made them dance the Indian way, Tee Billz sang “Tiwa Baby, Tiwa Baby”, then she put her finger on her head and swayed to his sweet words.

Then Seyi Law said he will count from 1 to 60 and they have to kiss all through. When they began lip locking sparks instantly flew. It was quite electrifying! The person seating next to us said “Their tongues  swayed to their own rhythm with electrifying passion.” LOL  Soon after, they danced to “Let’s Get Married” by Jagged Edge. Which Tee Billz turned to a very steamy scene with his dance moves. He had removed his agbada, so he was ready to rock! “Step in the Name of Love” by R. Kelly was the next song, then Drake’s hit “Hold On, We’re Going Home”.

When the song stopped, Seyi asked all the friends of the bride and groom to come to the dance floor.
Seyi joked that he had a prophecy – “there’s a lady here. You are not older than 27 years. Your husband is here, He is wearing a white trad outfit and pink cap (which most of the men were) … and he is holding the mic.” He was referring to himself. Lol! See were.
All the friends at the stage danced to Davido‘s Skelewu.

Everyone danced around the bride and groom as well as a hot stepper young guest. Things went up a notch when pink and gold confetti was released on the dance floor.

For their third and final look of the night, Tiwa dazzled in a navy blue sequin dress while her knight in shining armour was decked in silver fila and a white agbada.
Then it was time for the superstars to perform. Don Jazzy and Dr Sid were the first ones to hit the stage. They performed Surulere.

Banky W, the groom’s best man, performed Yes/No…they kept saying Yes omitting the No when he performed. Basically YES was the only option

Baddo Lee Olamide had everyone on their feet!Iyanya performed Somebody featuring Tiwa. She briefly performed her part, then enjoyed listening to Iyanya perform.
He also performed “Ur Waist”!

Lynxxx - Fine Lady. Davido - Gobe, then Skelewu – At this point, everyone – young, old were on their feet. At this point, it was celeb overload with D’banj and many others all around.

The artistes gave their all - Chuddy K  sang Gaga Crazy. Seyi Shay – Irawo. Waje also performed and Sexy Steel –  Bebedi Alhaja. After cutting the cake, they fed themselves and kissed. This is one couple that can’t get their hands off each other!

BellaNaija Weddings will like to thank the couple for being so fabulous!, the top notch event planners and longtime BN collaborators The Wedding Company, all the wonderful photographers for their hard work and last but definitely not least, our BN fam (YOU).
Photography Credits
Photos belong to the couple & photographers – Please do not republish or copy.
AkinTayoTimi - Blog | Facebook | Twitter| Instagram | Email – tayo_dapo “at” yahoo.com
Damell Photography - facebook.com/damellphotography | info “at” damellphoto.com

Couple’s Official Photographer: Seyi Charles-George for SCG Photography - instagram.com/scgeorge1 | info “at” hautemanevents.com
Additional Photography: Obi Somto - blog.obisomto.net | info “at” obisomto.net
Wedding Details
Traditional Engagement Date: Saturday November 23, 2013
Venue: The Ark, Lekki – https://www.facebook.com/TheArkEventCentre
Vendors
Wedding Planners/Event Coordinators: The Wedding Company Nigeria - www.theweddingcompanyng.com
Decor: Newton & David - www.instagram.com/newtonanddavid
Bride’s Makeup: Bimpe Onakoya - www.instagram.com/bimpeonakoya
Wedding Cake: Cakes by Tosan - www.cakesbytosan.net
MC: Seyi Law
DJ: DJ Xclusive | DJ Meksy | DJ Spinall
Food: Kemabom Catering
Eru Iyawo: Eru Iyawo Concepts - www.instagram.com/eruiyawo
Drinks: Prive Luxury Brands - www.instagram.com/priveluxuryevents
Aso Ebi: Foradora Fabrics
Bride & Groom’s Fabrics: Foradora Fabrics - www.instagram.com/yinkafowora
Bride’s 3rd Outfit Fabric: Prive Luxury Events
Bride’s 3rd Outfit: Frank Osodi
Bride’s Aso Oke: Bisbod
Catering: Kemabom | Malas | Classic Golden Pot
Small Chops: Demo Small Chops | Oshinson | Cinnamon Chicken
Bar: Green Ice
Desserts: Cookie Jar | Nikita Waffles
Cocktails: Eventi Cocktails | Ginger Catering & Events
Lighting: Lightspeed Imaging
Sound & Dance Floor: G&A Productions
Photobooth: Mubarak
Invitation & Access Cards: Michael Lawanson
Venue: The Ark
Videography: HipTV | Asurf Films