New Miss Universe Crown by D.I.C. Debuts at the 63rd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Pageant

The creation of this new crown marks the beginning of a decade long relationship. D.I.C. will also make crowns for the next ten Miss USA and Miss Teen USA titleholders.

The new crown was designed to blend the Czech roots of D.I.C. with the beautiful skyline of New York City, home of the Miss Universe Organization and its titleholders. Craftsmen spent over 3,000 hours to create this beautiful and timeless crown with a very unique infrastructure, inspired by design elements of various royal crowns throughout history. The crown symbolizes and expresses the beauty, stability, confidence and power of women around the world.

ABOUT THE CROWN…
– Total weight – 411 grams
– An estimated value of $300,000
– 33 natural, translucent and colorless Bohemian crystals, cut, polished and metalized on the
    rear side to enhance light reflection
– 5 large light blue topaz stones, symbolizing strength and loyalty, each weighing 18.6 karats
– 198 dark blue sapphire stones, symbolizing faith and wisdom weighing a total of 29.7 karats
– Encrusted with 311 small polished diamonds, weighing a total of 10.37 karats
– Base consists of 18-karat white gold strip that is 2 cm tall, 0.5 mm thick weighing 220 grams
– Case made from the highest quality Italian leather

Source: Miss Universe

VIDEO: Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe As Miss Nigeria Wins Miss Congeniality

 

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega, a relative pageant newcomer, has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and contestants from more than 80 other countries at Sunday's pageant in Miami.

Vega, a 22-year-old student of business administration from Barranquilla, Colombia, said she would wear the crown with "pride and excitement" as she heard the news that fans in Colombia had taken to the streets to celebrate.Although she was far from home, Vega said she still felt the support from local Latinos.

Toyin Aimakhu and Hubby Are Back Together

 

After confirming reports on their separation, Nollywood couple Toyin Aimakhu and Adeniyi Johnson seem to have gotten it resolved and the love birds are now back together.

The actress excitedly announced their reconciliation on Instagram earlier on today

With the heart of appreciation and sincerity we write: There’s no fire without smoke.. for every marriage and journey there are moments of storm, that was our stormy and trying times. The recent event obviously made us know how

APC to host Google Hangout session with Nigerian youth

Ahead of the upcoming presidential polls next month, the opposition party APC is hosting a Google Hangouts session, with VP candidate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola for the youth. The goal will be to “Discuss the APC’s plan to get Nigeria working again”. It will provide an avenue for public debate with a focus on APC’s promise to create millions of jobs every year if elected into power, and also how they hope to achieve it. The Hangout will hold January 27t, 2015. 

According to APC, the session will be available for subsequent viewing via the APC’s YouTube page

Visit HERE to Check in.

I Believe - AMBO feat. Mi,Olamide,Flavour,BankyW,Funke Akindele,Yemi Alade,Desmond Elliot,Uti&others

Lagos Guber Aspirant Akinwunmi Ambode features Mi, Banky W, Desmond Eliot, Flavour, Funke Akindele, Yemi Alade, Uti Nwachukwu & Other AMBOssadors in the "I Believe" video.
AMBO says - "I believe we can build the Lagos of our dreams"

Basketmouth Opens Church

SOUND IT - WIZKID

M.I – Bullion Van ft. Phyno, Runtown & Stormrex (BTS)...Directed by Kemi Adetiba

The Chairman, M.I Agaba is set to premiere the video to his hit track Bullion Van which features Runtown, Phyno & Stormrex. Here are the BTS photos of the Kemi Adetiba directed flick shot in Koga Studios in Oregun, Lagos.

 

#TeamUI: Prof. Gbemisola Oke Becomes Second Female Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University Of Ibadan

Prof. Gbemisola Oke, a professor of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI), has been elected the 7th Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the institution.

This is contained in a statement by Mr Olatunji Oladejo, the Director of Public Communication of the institution, made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos.

According to the statement, the new deputy vice-chancellor replaced Prof. Idowu Olayinka, whose tenure ended on Dec. 16, 2014.

It stated that Oke, who before the appointment was Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the institution, had become the second female to occupy the position.

The statement added that the first female to occupy the post was Emeritus Prof. Abiola Odejide of the Department of Communication and Language Arts, who served from Nov. 8, 2004 to Nov.7, 2006.

It noted that the new DVC (Academic) graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1981 and bagged a Master of Public Health (MPH) from University of California, Los Angeles in 1985.

Prof. Oke, the statement added, capped it up with a Ph.D degree in Community Medicine/ Epidemiology from UI.

Amber Rose To Host D'Banj's Anniversary Weekend Show In Lagos

Arguably one of the hottest woman in the world, Amber Rose, will be in Nigeria next weekend January 31st for D'banj's 10th anniversary event happening at Ocean View Hotels, Victoria Island , Lagos. Amber who posted the above picture on Instagram will be accompanies by her friend Blac Chyna.

D’banj kicks off  on Jan 31st with D’banj‘s “Feeling The Nigga Weekend” featuring the release party for his track “Feeling The Nigga”.

US Secretary of State John Kerry In Nigeria, Holds Meeting With GMB in Lagos

MONEYTALKS: 7 Most Trusted Websites to Earn Money Online

From writing articles, to marketing and even clicking of ads, Millions of internet users from around the world make Millions online. how is this done? well, we have offered to help by re-blogging this report from cryptlife.com. Learn below:

Online earning is one of the latest trend to earn lot of money right from your home. Technology has brought it to people. This made  most of the unemployed people to get employed. Youngsters who have completed their schooling will have certain period gap between schooling and university studies for enjoying the vacation. They may use their vacation with a good and profitable manner. I have listed below the profitable and more trusted sites which could be used to earn lot of money from them by working. The delivery of your money may change according to the site you work with. Most of the sites uses Paypal or check for payment.

Students having skills may shine in online earning. Most of the trusted sites give rewards only for talents. But still, any person can earn more money if he is curious in his work. I would like to rank Google Adsense as the first one in this top site for earning online as it is more trusted than any other site.

Google Adsense:

The best way to earn money is by running a website and putting Google Ads in it. A big company which can be trusted more. If the child have best writing skills, then he may run a blog, publishing the things what he know or the stuff he learns. Buying a website has become more affordable to everyone. Websites are available at cheaper rates and it can be used to earn lot of money from Google.

tooXclusive Awards 2014 – WINNERS

 

After weeeks of voting, for various artists in different categories, the tooXclusive Award 2014 result is finally out. According to reports on the Award's website, a whooping sum of over one hundred and forty thousand votes was cas
Many of these superstars had very decent outings in the 2014 entertainment year. Some of which we saw coming, others we never expected and a few more who failed to live up to expectation. Seeing as we couldn’t shoulder the burden of having to make all these grueling choices by ourselves, we did the most justifiable thing by staking their credibility and rep at your mercy. Now let’s find out whose beacon shone the brightest… as decided by YOU!

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Olamide – Baddest Guy Ever Liveth WINNER!!!
Asa – Bed of Stones
Phyno – No Guts No Glory
Wizkid – Ayo (Joy)
Sean Tizzle – The Journey
Tuface – The Ascension

BEST NEW ARTISTE

Reekado Banks
CDQ
Kiss Daniel
Emmy Gee
Lil Kesh WINNER!!!
Slyde

MALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Davido WINNER!!!
Wizkid
Olamide
Phyno
Sean Tizzle
Timaya

Back in Love! Wizkid & Tania Omotayo spotted at an event

Wizkid who just got back to Nigeria after long weeks working on his second album in the US was spotted last night at the MTN Music+app launch which held at Federal Palace with his 'unstable girlfriend' Tania Omotayo.

We do hope it keeps going on smooth for them.

BUSTED: £25m worth of Cocaine uncovered in fake bananas in London!

A £25m cocaine haul has been found hidden inside fake plastic bananas brought to the UK from Colombia.

Four men have been arrested in Lambeth and Kent after a surveillance operation followed the drugs, which weighed 150kg (23st), to a warehouse.

Davido Spotted With American Star, Jennifer Hudson and also Rapper MeekMill

He is presently in Los Angeles For the BET awards this weekend. He is also one of the select few performing alongside international stars. 
See the pic below:

[VIDEO] Abuja Bomb Blast At Emab Plaza

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PHOTO OF THE DAY

Khedira resumes training with Real Madrid first team

 

The midfielder suffered an injury while on international duty in November but returned to training today alongside Sergio Ramos and Marcelo

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has returned to training with the first team following a knee injury.

The Germany international has been out of action since suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament during a friendly against Italy in November.
Khedira, who moved to the Bernabeu in 2010 from Stuttgart, handed Carlo Ancelotti a boost ahead of Real's run-in as he returned to group training on Monday. 
"The big news of the day is the return of Khedira to the group following his injury," read a statement on Real's official website.

Nigeria midfielder Onazi dedicates Serie A goal to bomb Blast victims

The Lazio midfielder has sent a condolence message to those affected in the early morning explosions that rocked commuters traveling to Abuja

Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has dedicated his goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Napoli to the victims of the explosions in the country's capital Abuja on Monday.

The blasts occurred at a bus station in Nyanya, on the outskirts of the federal capital, killing more than 70 people.

Onazi, a social media savvy player, dedicated his first ever Serie A goal for Lazio to the victims of the terror attack.

“I dedicate my goal to the victims of the explosion, that happened this morning,” Onazi wrote on his Twitter account.

“I hope by the grace of God the families have the strength needed to manage everything,” the Lazio midfielder concluded.

Many of the victims of the explosion were headed to work early in Abuja when the incident occured.

Photo of The Day: LMAO...See What Allison-madueke's Women Put on Display

These women are supporters of embattled Minister of Petroleum, Dieziani Alison-Madueke and they were on a protest as the National Assembly plans on probing the billions she has spent  on private jets.

Sadly enough. these women don't even know the difference between "LIVE" and "LEAVE"... and they were still seen displaying  the placards with pride and vigour. more pics below...

More Pics from Abuja Bus station bomb blast

Below are more pics from the bomb blast that rocked Nyanya a surbub between Abuja the federal Capital, on Monday, at about 0630hrs. The bomb blast occured at the ever busy Nyanya Al Rufai bus station.

Pres. Jonathan visits Abuja bomb victims at Asokoro Hospital

President Jonathan and his Service Chiefs just visited victims of the Nyanya Motor Park bombing at the Asokoro General Hospital in Abuja. Continue to see more photos...

Jim Iyke Pays Tribute To Late Mom

Jim Iyke lost his mom on the 1^st of April, 2014  and took out time to write a befitting tribute to show how much she meant to him...

"She was a force of nature. My big sis, my 1st wife, my confidante, my rock, my critique, my greatest fan and regal leader.

"She was a radiant, gorgeous woman with a smile bigger than the sun and always ready to embrace anyone for all the good and even wrong reasons.

"My sun is gone. The dull numbing ache in my heart will never be pacified by any woman alive. Not my lover, sisters nor even a daughter I may one day bear.

"The relationship of a mother and an only son is uniquely eternal and spiritual, transcending human comprehension. Mine with Gladys is even far strangely beyond that.

"They say it's a blessing if a son buries his mother and not the other way around. I'm not sure they're entirely right.

"They also said one never recovers from the loss of their mother. I hope they are right! May I never recover from the memories of your celestial love, sacrifices, warmth, your contagious laughter and merciless wit.

"Your enthusiasm for life and service of others was infectious. I'll miss you each and every waking moment of my life. I know you're in a better place now.

"I'll carry on everything you stood for 'til my last days.

"You came and saw and conquered.

"Adieu Gladys from your boy Jim.

Senate Passes N4.69trn 2014 Budget

The Senate today, Wednesday, 9^th of April, 2014 passed N4.69 trillion as budget for the 2014 fiscal year, nearly four months after it was presented by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on behalf of the President. The executive had proposed N4.642 trillion, but the amount was jerked up with an additional N53 billion, by the upper chamber.

27% of the budget sum, which is N1.1 trillion is for capital expenditure, while the remaining 73% goes to running the government – N2.454 trillion for recurrent expenditure, N408.6 billion for statutory transfers, and another N712 billion is for debt service.

Cute Couple Rihanna & Drake Looking good at her BFF's birthday party(Photos)

Checkout Tchidi Chikere & Nuella Njubigbo's official wedding photos

Checkout Tchidi Chikere & Nuella Njubigbo's official wedding photos

Tchidi shared official photos from his traditional wedding with Nuella which he tagged "The Quintessential Collection"...They look so inlove

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Oscar Pistorius Opens Up on how he Killed His Girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius not only apologised to Reeva's family, he gave a detailed account of what happened .He said he heard a noise from the bathroom which sounded like the window was being opened. So he told Reeva who he thought was asleep to take cover while he picked up his gun..

 Pistorius said he woke in the middle of the night and noticed the fans were still running in his bedroom and that the door was open. He told the court: 'Reeva rolled over to me and asked: "Can't you sleep Baba?"

'I stood up and got to the fans. I took the small fan and placed it inside the room.'I placed the bigger fan in the bedroom. They were both still running. I closed and locked the sliding doors and drew the curtains.I came into the room. The only bit of light was an LED light on the amplifier where the TV cabinet is.I could see Reeva's jeans on the floor. I picked them up to place them over the LED light.

It was at this point that I heard a window sliding open in the bathroom. I heard the window hit the frame.I thought that a burglar had got into the house. I think I initially just froze. I interpreted it as someone getting into the bathroom.That's the moment that everything changed.