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- Adesua Etomi: I use an Android phone & I am happy & Proud
- Between Teni & a Fan, who said “Most Nigerian celebrities can’t afford real designer products”
- Anita Joseph's Fans are bitter about her shooting a movie with cross-dresser Bobrisky, See her replies
- Samklef calls Wizkid out again 'I put all my energy in this project, I deserve some accolades'
- Tiwa Savage buys a new car with customized seats, her fans react
- Toyin Lawani attacks troll who criticized her for exfoliating her skin
- #ViralNews: Couple crack many social media users up with awkward pre-wedding photo
- Huawei unveils P30 Series
- i-pay changes to Ozow and offers zero processing fees
- Nokia9 Pureview, a device designed for photography entusiasts
- Pastor Kingsley Emeka Mokwunye Of Winners Chapel In Sex Scandal, Defiled An Underage Girl
- Singer Britney Spears checks into mental health facility amid dad's illness
- Actress Yvonne Jegede's husband, Abounce spotted with son publicly for the 1st time
- Actress Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz dance as he celebrates birthday
- Kate Henshaw, Kemi Lala, others react to ‘Do Good’ actor, LinChung Oliver’s death
- Teebillz teases with new female artist on Instagram
- Nigerian cinema celebrated by CinemaCon for Emerging Market Award in Las Vegas
- What you don't know about Ted Bundy’s Ex-Girlfriend, Liz Kendall?
- Sophie Turner and Maisie Turner arrive for the premiere of Game of Thrones in NYC
- 'Soco' and 'Fall' remixes by Tory Lanez
- Simi unveils album cover for upcoming album 'Omo Charlie Champagne'
- Ladies! Here's one major reason why guys suddenly stop showing interest in you after some time
- Lalong signs N153.5bn 2019 budget into law
- Promissory Notes: NASS approved figures sent by Executive for Delta, Taraba States, says Saraki
- Court adjourns Kebbi APC primaries hearing to April 5
| Adesua Etomi: I use an Android phone & I am happy & Proud Posted: 05 Apr 2019 01:00 AM PDT Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Nollywood actress and wife of singer Banky W has announced to all that care to listen that she uses android mobile phones and she's very proud of it.
iPhone has been so hyped that young people especially females would do anything just to grab one of the models.  Speaking via Tiwtter on Thursday, the beautiful actress says she refuses to be shamed because of the device, adding that she's very happy and proud about it. Excuse me! Yes pls. I use android oh and I use it WELLA. 🙌😏🤣 For those asking… I say no to Android shaming. We are happy and pproud. 🤣🤣🤣 In This Story: #AdesuaEtomi #Android #phone #happy #Proud Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Between Teni & a Fan, who said “Most Nigerian celebrities can’t afford real designer products” Posted: 05 Apr 2019 12:30 AM PDT
According to Teni, she found out the Gucci store where Hush Puppy does his shopping and went in to see how things are there. However, she found out that most of the goods there were highly priced, and decided to take her leave, joking that she was in the wrong store.  Then a fan of the singer accused some Nigerian celebrities of being unable to buy real designer products but Teni's reply made too much sense. In This Story: #Teni #Fan #Nigerian #celebrities #afford #designer #products Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Posted: 05 Apr 2019 12:00 AM PDT Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph can be very funny and very mean sometimes. A fan of Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has through Instagram slammed her for shooting a movie with the cross-dresser, Bobrisky.
The follower informed Anita that the movie will not yield any profit because Bobrisky is featured in it. And Anita blasted the follower.  The fan wrote, "You are very stupid oooo .. you see that movie your doing with bobrisky will not give you penny.. mark my word.foolish old woman" In her response, the actress blasted the follower, praying that God will punish the fan for praying for an embargo over her project. "I bind you in d name of my father in heaven, May he help me with thunder to blast your mouth Amen "you will hear how this movie will sell in d market, You will be proved wrong… @bobrisky222 name will choke you soon efulefu," Anita responded. Exchange below:  In This Story: #AnitaJoseph #Fans #Shooting #movie #CrossDresser #Bobrisky #Replies Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Samklef calls Wizkid out again 'I put all my energy in this project, I deserve some accolades' Posted: 04 Apr 2019 11:30 PM PDT
Rapper and producer Samklef has taken to social media to call award-winning singer Wizkid out.  Sharing a copy of Wizkid's first album ' Super Star' Samklef said e put all his energy in the album but is yet to recover his gain from it. The lbum, which was relesed in 2011, had the likes of Samklef, E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats, Banky W and Vebee as producer. Taking to Twitter, Samklef tweeted; Don't u think I deserve some accolades Nigerians? … I put all my energy in this project am still yet to recover. He has since been slammed by many who believe he is only seeking for attention. In This Story: #Samklef #Wizkid Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Tiwa Savage buys a new car with customized seats, her fans react Posted: 04 Apr 2019 11:00 PM PDT
Tiwa who has been in the news after being trolled on by Seyi Shay and Victoria Kimani, took to her tweeter page to show off the new ride.   Tiwa Savage who showed off the interior of the new car she bought and its customized seats, tweeted; And He keeps blessing me #NewWhipAlert Her fans wasted no time to react to the news. See their reactions below:   In This Story: #TiwaSavage #buys #new #car #customized #seats #fans #react Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Toyin Lawani attacks troll who criticized her for exfoliating her skin Posted: 04 Apr 2019 10:30 PM PDT
The serial entrepreneur had shared a video of her Spa staff, helping scrub her skin, causing the follower to slam the fashion designer by telling her all she is doing is vanity and her body is good for termites. Toyin wasted no time in dragging the lady. Read their exchange below;   In This Story: #ToyinLawani #troll #Criticized #Exfoliating #skin Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| #ViralNews: Couple crack many social media users up with awkward pre-wedding photo Posted: 04 Apr 2019 10:00 PM PDT  A couple have trended on social media after they shared a very awkward pre-wedding photo ahead of their wedding. The couple who decided to be unique in the pre-wedding picture, got many online users talking over their manner of pose for the photo-shoot. Various Facebook users took to the platform to react to the pre-wedding shot. See below:   In This Story: #ViralNews #Couple $crack #Socialmedia #users #awkward #prewedding #photo Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Posted: 04 Apr 2019 10:12 AM PDT
On Wednesday, 03 April Huawei unveiled their latest flagship smartphone series, the Huawei P30 a week after it was launched globally. The Huawei P30 Pro packs a 40MP primary camera with a Huawei SuperSpectrum Sensor, a 20MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 32MP front camera, an 8MP telephoto camera fitted with a SuperZoom Lens and a Huawei ToF Camera. The all-new sensor, lens arrangement, image signal processor (ISP) and neural processing unit (NPU). The P30 on the other hand, is equipped with a Leica Triple Camera consisting of a 40MP Huawei SuperSpectrum sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera and an 8MP telephoto camera. The new sensors, lens setup, image signal processor (ISP), NPU and custom image processing algorithms work together to enable professional camera features. The Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro use a large 1/1.7-inch RYYB sensor for their primary camera. This sensor is different from other CFAs, as it replaces green pixels in the RGGB Bayer array with yellow pixels, which means both green and red light can move past the filter and reach the sensor. This improves the amount of light reaching the sensor by up to 40 percent, yielding higher photosensitivity and more intensity of colour. The Huawei P30 has an aperture of f/1.8 with a maximum ISO of 204,800. The main camera on the Huawei P30 Pro features an even wider aperture of f/1.6 with OIS support and a maximum ISO of 409,600, achieving greater light sensitivity, better low noise capture and improved colour reproduction, even in low light conditions. The designs and colours of the Huawei P30 series are based on the concept of nature-inspired gradient colours. In the small-notch Huawei P30 Pro, two panes of double-curved glass form an invisible barrier that extends to the mid-frame, creating a slim look with a comfortable grip. The 6.47-inch Huawei P30 Pro and 6.1-inch Huawei P30 come in Breathing Crystal, Aurora and Black. The Huawei P30 Pro is also security savvy, with its In-Screen Fingerprint sensor that provides a larger fingerprint recognition area, which speeds up the unlocking process. Along with the Huawei P30 series, Huawei also introduced a new tablet, a notebook, and two new smartwatches at the launch. Huawei MateBook 13 – This revolutionary 13-inch notebook has a 3:2 FullView display with 10-point multi-touch option and a screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent. It features Huawei Share 3.0, which enables easy smartphone-to-PC cross-platform smart interconnectivity. Other elements designed with young consumers in mind include the Finger Gestures Screenshot, Fingerprint Button 2.0 and Dolby Atmos. Huawei Watch GT Active and the Huawei Watch GT Elegant – These smartwatches have an ultra-long battery life (two weeks for the Active and one week for the Elegant) and use an innovative dual-chipset and smart power-saving architecture that enables them to switch between performance and efficiency modes The Huawei Watch GT can be used for continuous 24-hour heart rate monitoring and supports a range of indoor and outdoor fitness activities, including triathlon mode. They also scientifically monitor a user's sleep quality and identify typical sleep issues. Huawei M5 lite – This 10.1-inch 1080P Full HD Display tablet has powerful quad speakers with an audio system tuned by Harman Kardon to deliver professional theatre quality sound and immersive entertainment. It comes with the M-Pen lite stylus, which has 2,048 layers of pressure sensitivity, so users can jot down notes or mark up an email easily and accurately. Its Children's Corner feature includes parental control and five enhanced eye-comfort modes to protect your child's eyesight, such as smart reminders when the M5 lite is less than 25cm from your child's face. Availability and pricing of the Huawei P30 series The new Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro are available now at MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Cell C stores. You can also purchase these phones and other Huawei products at Huawei South Africa's new online store. Go to https://huaweistore.co.za for more information. Huawei P30 Pro- R18 999 Huawei P30-R13 999 Huawei P30 Lite-R5 999 In This Story:#Huawei #MateBook #HarmanKardon #Vodacom #P30 Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| i-pay changes to Ozow and offers zero processing fees Posted: 04 Apr 2019 09:56 AM PDT
Now they've taken the next step by rebranding to Ozow and becoming the first local payment processor to offer zero processing fees to emerging businesses, NGOs, and NPOs accepting automated EFTs for payments or donations through its gateway. Startups, youth-run businesses and SMMEs of all kinds processing under R1 million in online transactions monthly can enjoy zero processing fees for the first 12 months, enabling them to be part of the digital economy by providing a world-class online payment option to consumers. All qualifying charitable organisations will also enjoy zero transaction fees for as long as they accept payments through Ozow. Ozow believes that free access to payment mechanisms in South Africa is beneficial to both business owners and consumers, also significantly contributing to the country's economy. "By zero-rating the costs of accepting this form of payment, we are presenting more entrepreneurs the option of establishing their own businesses, which means more opportunity for financial autonomy, job creation, a competitive retail environment, consumer choice and an entrepreneurial, diverse economy," says Ozow CEO, Thomas Pays. Industry researcher World Wide Worx forecasts that between 2018 and 2020, local online retail sales will more than double from sales tracked in 2016, reaching almost R20-billion. Already online retail is projected at about 1.4% of total retail in South Africa, based on an estimated R1-trillion spent via traditional channels in 2018. "Attracting as many potential customers as possible to an online store or physical store is critical, and our research confirms that the selection of payment choices has a marked impact on retailers' completed sales. Any merchant offering alternative payment option such as automated EFT payments opens themselves up to more potential customers, it's that simple," says Pays. Payment by Ozow automated EFT is available to anyone with access to online banking. Online or in person purchases can be completed with credit, savings, or cheque accounts, even with access bond accounts if that is the consumer's or business's preference. Online banking logins are generally easier to recall once off than lengthy card details. This makes automated EFT an easier, faster, and trusted payment option for online shoppers. Ozow's launch comes with the release of a new, enhanced payment flow that emphasises user experience, and enhanced security. "An intuitive, well-designed payments page with prominent security information reassures consumers and increases merchant credibility. The result is fewer abandoned carts for the merchant, and more comfort with shopping generally which benefits all retailers," says Pays. Pays' anticipates that merchants and consumers will increasingly recognise the advantages of automated EFT payments. "EFTs are reliable, quick, and completely trusted and secure," he says. "Our merchants have reported that consumers are embracing them over more traditional methods such as credit or debit cards, particularly during busy shopping periods." In its almost five years of operation, the company has invested considerably in technology and system enhancements, building a hyper-available platform that boasts the ability to process thousands of transactions concurrently with negligible downtime and no reported incidences of fraud to date. Commenting on the shift from i-Pay to Ozow, Pays says that the company's ambitions of expanding into Africa prompted the rebrand. "We established that competitors with the same name already trade in some countries we wish to enter. We're taking years of industry-leading experience, innovation and technology into Africa and so we required a unique, distinctive identity to match," he says. Ozow is already available in Namibia, with plans to expand to Mauritius and Ghana by the end of 2019, and additional countries including Nigeria and Kenya in 2020. Pays says that the change marks a pinnacle in the company's journey and its readiness to meet the challenges of the future. "As technology and the digital economy evolves, we need to keep leading innovation," says Pays. "We look forward to sharing new services and innovations with local and African merchants and consumers, sustaining the reputation of our world-class, inclusive instant payment solution." How to pay with Ozow
In This Story:#Ozow #SMME #ThomasPays #EFT Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Nokia9 Pureview, a device designed for photography entusiasts Posted: 04 Apr 2019 09:36 AM PDT
All five cameras work together simultaneously to capture one picture fuses it together into one 12MP photo with outstanding dynamic range and unparalleled depth of field. The Nokia 9 PureView has two colour sensors for accurate vibrant colour images and three monochromatic sensors which give sharpness and detail. All five sensors work together to collect up to 10-times the amount of light than a single sensor of the same type. Every shot taken by the Nokia 9 PureView uses all five cameras to capture at least 60MP of imaging data. To process and fuse the images Nokia 9 PureView has maximised the heterogenous computing architecture of the Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile platform assigning tasks across ISP, DSP, GPU and CPU. The device is designed with the needs of photography enthusiasts at its heart. It features the ability to capture images in uncompressed RAW "DNG" format and edit them directly on the phone yourself thanks to our partnership with Adobe Lightroom. It has been said that 50% of the art of photography is in post-production and with Nokia 9 PureView you have every opportunity to shine. The Nokia 9 PureView utilizes Utilizing heterogenous computing, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform intelligently splits imaging workloads across various technology cores. The Nokia 9 PureView also features a bright 5.99" 2K pOLED screen with PureDisplay technology and integrated Qi Wireless charging. The PureDisplay screen technology features HDR10 support letting you enjoy crisp details, great contrast and rich colours in supported content. The screen also features an integrated fingerprint sensor, with security features further complemented by biometric face unlock technology. The device is 8mm slim and a 6000 series aluminium chassis with our signature dual diamond cuts and the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back. The Nokia 9 PureView launches with Android 9 Pie out of the box and comes with three years of monthly security patches and two major OS updates. Android 9 Pie includes AI-powered features to make the device smarter, faster and adapt to your behaviour as you use it, so your smartphone experience gets better with time. The Adaptive Battery feature limits battery usage from apps you don't use often, and App Actions predicts what you're about to do so you can get to your next action quickly. These features further streamline your device's functionality and your overall Android experience. The Nokia 9 PureView will receive three years of monthly security patches and two major OS updates, as guaranteed in the Android One program. In addition, Google Play Protect scans over 50 billion apps per day to keep your phone safe from malware, making the Nokia 9 PureView among the most secure phones on the market. It also comes with easy access to helpful innovative services including the Google Assistant, which helps you get things done throughout the day, as well as Google Photos with free unlimited high-quality photo storage. Availability and price The Nokia 9 PureView will be exclusively available from Vodacom and their retail partners. The device has been available from 01 April, in Midnight Blue, from Vodacom World on a R699.00 per month deal or from R11,849.00 on PrePaid. As part of the launch promotion the first 50 consumers who purchase the Nokia 9 PureView from Vodacom World will receive a photoshoot voucher valued at R1,000.00. In This Story:#Nokia9 #Vodacom #Googleplay #ZEISS #HDMGlobal Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Pastor Kingsley Emeka Mokwunye Of Winners Chapel In Sex Scandal, Defiled An Underage Girl Posted: 04 Apr 2019 07:25 AM PDT  A pastor has been accused a 17-year old girl of introducing her to alcohol and repeatedly having canal knowledge of her even in her father's house.The victim whose name was withheld by the police, speaking in tears, revealed that the resident Pastor of the Amagba branch of the Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel, Pastor Kingsley Emeka Mokwunye, started an affair with her last year September, shortly after she finished her secondary education.Below is her story: | ||||
| Singer Britney Spears checks into mental health facility amid dad's illness Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:55 AM PDT
According to PageSix, her father, Jamie Spears' health has been deteriorating and it has indeed gotten to the music star. "Britney was having a hard time dealing with her dad's health issues. Britney hasn't been drinking or doing drugs or anything, she just has some very difficult emotional and mental health issues. She's gone away to try to deal with her issues before they get worse. She has recently been showing signs of being under a lot of strain," our source added, before pointing out that dad Jamie is "the support in her life," a source close to the family told PageSix.  Britney Spears is said to have spent one week already at the facility and is expected to be there for the next 30 days. Jamie Spears has been battling a colon condition since last November when his colon spontaneously ruptured. He underwent surgery at the time and was slated to go under the knife again in March.  Lately, a number of celebrities have become frequent visitors to mental health facilities. From Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez and most recently, Paris Jackson. In This Story: #Singer #BritneySpears #mental #health #facility #dad #illness Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Actress Yvonne Jegede's husband, Abounce spotted with son publicly for the 1st time Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:51 AM PDT The video of Yvonne Jegede's husband, Abounce showing off their son, Xavier publicly for the first time is one of the cutest you'd see today.  The actor and singer took to his Instagram page on Thursday, April 4, 2019, where he shared a video of the adorable baby and himself together. He went on to caption the video with a quote where he said the child has brought so much joy and happiness to his mum and himself. "I may not always be with you but I will always be with you. You will be a source of joy, happiness, and blessings to your mother and I, bless your beautiful heart son, daddy loves you #lilabounce #lilironmonkey #lilme😎" he wrote. Hmmm...guys it looks like Yvonne Jegede and Abounce Fawole might be working towards the path of reconciliation with the release of this video. However, this is not take away the fact that these guys left fans and admirers shocked when it became evident that their relationship had gone sour. A few weeks ago, during an exclusive interview with PULSE, Yvonne Jegede had said Abounce was the father of their four months old son, Xavier and that he can't deny it. In This Story: #Actress #YvonneJegede #husband #Abounce #spotted #Son #publicly #1stTime Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Actress Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz dance as he celebrates birthday Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:46 AM PDT
So today Thursday, April 4, 2019, is JJC Skillz' birthday and Funke Akindele has a lot of cute things to say about her husband. First, she shared the video of the birthday boy and herself dancing, then went on to share a series of cute photos of the celebrant. "All glory to God for giving you the grace to witness another happy year on earth. Abdul Rasheed, May you live longer in good health and abundant wealth in Jesus name. Oluwa a da ile ati ona e si, o ni subu lagbara Olorun. Thank you for all the love and support. Our love will last forever in Jesus name. Happy birthday My King!!😘😘😂 @jjcskillz AYO NI O!!!" she captioned the video. Happy birthday JJC Skillz from all of us at PULSE. Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz celebrated their second wedding anniversary back in 2018 and we think this union was heaven made. In This Story: #Actress #FunkeAkindele #JJCSkillz #dance #Celebrates #birthday Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Kate Henshaw, Kemi Lala, others react to ‘Do Good’ actor, LinChung Oliver’s death Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:43 AM PDT
A heartbroken Henshaw wrote, "Goodbye "Sylvanus" May the Lord receive your soul...Your role in "DOGOOD" brought smiles to many. You were a lively person, full of humour despite the obstacles life threw your way. RIP bro… Please help me say a prayer for his soul. God bless you all my dears." Towing the same path, Osimkpa, wrote, "This one enter me o! My Oga Sylva!!! Not sure of what else to say... What a painful loss. REST!" Other Nollywood stars joined Henshaw and Osimkpa in eulogising the late actor and comedian known for his role as Sylvanus in Basorge Tariah's sitcom, 'Do Good'. Junior Pope simply dropped, "Sad" while Judith Audu remains uncontrollably sad over the death of one of their own. While Kemi Lala Akindoju and Chioma Akpotha are still in shock over the sad news, Iretiola Doyle says "May His soul rest in peace…" Vivian Ejike had this to say, "May his soul find rest with the Lord" while 'The Johnson' star, Ada Ameh dropped, "Oh my God!! May his soul rest in peace." "Wow! May his soul Rest In Peace. Death where is your sting?" were the words of Nkem Ike. Andy Ike simply says, 'Rest in peace bro'. The late Duke Oliver is widely referred to as LinChung in the comedy world and Sylvanus for his role in Basorge Tariah Jnr produced series, 'Do Good'. Tariah announced LinChung's death on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was involved in an accident on his way back to Lagos after the burial of his aged mum. He died on the spot. WATCH 'DO GOOD' COMEDY SERIES In This Story: #KateHenshaw #KemiLala #React #DoGood #actor #LinChungOliver #death Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Teebillz teases with new female artist on Instagram Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:38 AM PDT
Even though he didn't reveal identity, the music executive took to his Instagram page on Thursday, April 4, 2019, where he gave fans a hint of a female artist he is working with a not so clear photo. "New Artist Alert........ Winter is Over! #BillzVision #323ME #TIE," he captioned the photo. Let's all keep our fingers crossed as we await the emergence of another magical artist from Teebillz. Talking about artists who have gone to make magical music and rose to the limelight, we've got Tiwa Savage who was managed by Teebillz for a long time before their relationship took a step further and they got married.  However, this union didn't last long as they both went their separate ways after a messy divorce scandal. Still, on his amazing music managerial skills, Teebillz at some point worked with Sauce Kid and CDQ where he was very instrumental in the success of their careers. In This Story: #Teebillz #teases #new #female #artist #Instagram Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Nigerian cinema celebrated by CinemaCon for Emerging Market Award in Las Vegas Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:33 AM PDT
On April 1st 2019, The Official Convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), CinemaCon recognized the Nigerian movie industry with the Emerging Market Award at Ceasar's Palace, Las Vegas, U.S.A. The award was presented to CEO of The Filmhouse Group, Kene Okwuosa and MD, FilmOne Production and Distribution, Moses Babatope. This award comes as no surprise as the 2010s spelled growth for the cinema culture with various cinema brands popping up to create competition in the space for already established players. At this time, thanks to globalization, the concept of cinema viewing had become popular, and it was ripe for a company serious about bringing the movie-going experience to the masses emerged. At this point record-breaking revenues in the amount of N1.72trillion (2013) was being reported with the industry valued at N853.9billion (third in the world after the United States and India). Nollywood was responsible for 1.4% of Nigeria's economy. In 2013, FilmHouse decided to take on the challenge of entering the market to expand the cinema industry to a wider population. Today, far from the middle and upper class activity cinema-going used to be, with 44 cinemas across the country (up 29% increase from 2017), serving an estimated population of 190 million Nigerians – though not yet saturated, the growth of this culture and incidentally the industry connected to it is undeniable. FilmHouse, dedicated to opening as many branches as time and space would permit even with 23% of the 180 screens already enjoys a 39% market share, signaling room for even more growth provided the right investments and marketing efforts are made to expand the industry. With their presence attracting distribution deals with foreign big names like 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros Pictures, as well as Empire Entertainment (South Africa), the marriage between Nollywood native content and Hollywood international offerings has created just the right ecosystem for a flourishing global cinema culture. There are also many thanks to be given to the presence of improved recording equipment and better-trained filmmakers in the industry.  From a financial perspective, it appears the cinema culture has been very useful in combating the effects of piracy to an extent for filmmakers. In 2018 alone, FilmOne recorded a Gross Box Office in-flow of N2.8billion with over 2.7million ticket admissions. By the time you add the income of other cinema houses, the Gross Box Office earnings jumps up to N5.5billion (up 23% from 2017). From Nollywood alone, N1.4billion of this gross figure was realized, FilmOne as the biggest production house holding a 92% share of the local content cinema market in what some might refer to as a monopoly. For interested investors in this sector, after accounting for sales of items like popcorn, hotdogs and drinks, a staggering revenue of N20.3billion was declared by FilmHouse, a first for any company in the industry. These strides have not happened without international recognition. From the willingness of Netflix to pour in billions of dollars into the industry over the next five years, to CinemaCon (largest and most important gathering of movie theater owners from around the world) recognizing the Nigerian cinema market on April 1st 2019 with the Emerging Market Award, an honor not even the Bollywood rival is yet to enjoy, the tide is still very much on the rise. This is what you would expect when in 2018 alone West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia) recorded the highest Gross Box Office earning and more titles than ever earned over N300, N200, and N100million respectively. Moses Babatope (Managing Director, FilmOne) and Kene Okwusa (CEO Filmhouse) both expressed their gratitude to be selected as industry leaders to receive the CinemaCon award on behalf of the Nigerian film industry. They have expressed optimism for growth as well as appreciation for stakeholders that have made the journey so far possible. The world continues to look to Africa and by extension, the industry leader, Nigeria, for fresh content; and the Nigerian market remains open for investment – foreign and domestic, to build in capacity. Are we in a second golden age for the Nigerian movie industry where cinema takes the lead? As the saying goes, men lie, women lie, but numbers don't. All eyes are watching, the industry and the screens.  In This Story: #Nigerian #cinema #celebrated #CinemaCon #Emerging #Market #Award #LasVegas Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| What you don't know about Ted Bundy’s Ex-Girlfriend, Liz Kendall? Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:27 AM PDT Netflix (finally) announced it will release the highly-anticipated Ted Bundy movie , Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile starring Zac Efron , on May 3.
Oh, and the film is told through her perspective, which makes Liz a pretty big deal. But wait, who is she-and where the heck is she now? Here's everything you need to know about Liz Kendall: Her real name is Elizabeth Kloepfer. Yup, the name that made Ted Bundy's girlfriend famous in her own right is actually a pseudonym she chose when she wrote her memoir, The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy. It's unknown why she chose to write under Elizabeth "Liz" Kendall, but if you had to guess, it was probably to keep her and her family safe from potential physical danger from anyone who, oh I don't know, might be seeking revenge for Bundy's crimes.
Speaking of family, she has a daughter. And no, Ted Bundy is not the father. Kloepfer had her daughter Tina long before she met Bundy with her ex-husband who was also a convicted felon. Apparently, she only found out about his criminal record after they tied the knot, per Oxygen . The marriage didn't last long, and they were divorced by the time Tina turned three. Then, Kloepfer moved to Seattle for a fresh start and eventually met Bundy. Though Bundy wasn't Tina's biological father, he did live with her and Koepfler for many years and reportedly was a father figure to her. Kloepfer met Bundy at a bar on September 26, 1969. The single mother first met the serial killer on a night out at Sandpiper Tavern with her friend, Marylynne Chino. "I've never forgotten this," Chino told KUTV . "I walked in, and across the room, I saw Ted [Bundy] for the first time. I will never forget the look on his face, it wasn't evil but he was staring, nursing a beer." In Kloepfer's book, she writes that she was trying to get away from a creepy guy at the bar (been there) when she saw Bundy sitting alone. She decided to approach him and, thinking he looked sad, said, "You look like your best friend just died." The two had an instant connection, and the night ended with Bundy spending a platonic night at her house. That chance encounter set the foundation for the next six tumultuous years of their romantic relationship. She was very dependent on Bundy. When Liz met Ted (wow, what a twisted rom-com that would be), she was a divorced single mother who, despite working as a secretary at the University of Washington School of Medicine, wanted someone to take care of her. "I handed Ted my life and said, 'Here. Take care of me,'" she recalled in her memoir, per Biography . "He did in a lot of ways, but I became more and more dependent upon him. When I felt his love, I was on top of the world; when I felt nothing from Ted, I felt that I was nothing." According to her book, the couple would be getting along, and then, before Kloepfer knew it, a door would slam. "I'd spend hours trying to figure out what I had done or said that was wrong. And then, suddenly, he would be warm and loving again and I would feel needed and cared for," she wrote. (And you thought the dude who ghosted you last week was bad.) Wanna learn more about Elizabeth Kloepfer's role in the new Ted Bundy film? Check this out: Kloepfer came from a wealthy and religious family. She was the daughter of a prominent Utah doctor, and her parents were pretty conservative. So much so, that when they came to visit Kloepfer-who was living with Bundy-in 1970, she asked him to move all his stuff out so her parents wouldn't find out. Ironically, the couple had just gone to the courthouse and bought a marriage license before Kloepfer's parents were scheduled to visit, and when she asked him to move his stuff out, Bundy got so angry, he tore up the license. "If you're that hung up on what your parents think, then you're not ready to get married," he said to her, according to book. She eventually became suspicious of Bundy. In 1974, about five years into their relationship, Kloepfer started to get suspicious of her boyfriend after seeing news reports on the murders and rapes of two women in the Seattle area. Apparently, witnesses mentioned the name "Ted" and a Volkswagen, not unlike the one Bundy drove. Still, love makes you do crazy things, so Kloepfer was reluctant to believe that her BF was, ya know, a cold-blooded killer. According to Biography, Kloepfer questioned Bundy about some of his strange behaviors, like leaving a meat cleaver on his desk, having a surgical glove in his coat pocket, or driving hundreds of miles to Colorado one night to "de-stress from work," but every time, he used his intelligence and charm to convince her everything was normal. Still, Kloepfer tried to turn Bundy into the police. In Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, a docuseries also on Netflix, Kloepfer finally became so suspicious of Bundy that she went to the police and told them he was the murderer. Besides Bundy's strange behavior, Kloepfer was tipped off after finding a bowl of women's underwear, a bunch of bandages and casts that Ted would wear to pretend to be injured to lure in victims, and a knife in his car, according to Oxygen. Turns out, that wasn't enough evidence to connect Bundy to the crimes, so her tip didn't really matter in the end. Despite her suspicions, Kloepfer stayed with Bundy and never told him she'd attempted to turn him in. But not before almost becoming one of his victims. Four years later, in 1978 and from a prison cell in Florida, Bundy called Koepfler and said he'd once tried to kill her by closing off the chimney in their home and lighting the fire so the smoke would slowly poison her. "I remembered that night well," she later wrote in her book. "My eyes were running, and I was coughing. I jumped out of bed and threw open the nearest window and stuck my head out. After I had recovered some, I opened all the windows and the doors and broke up the fire the best I could. I had gotten on Ted the next day for not coming back with the fan." Just wow. She kept dating him, tho. Kloepfer continued dating Bundy after she tried to turn him into the police and he admitted to almost killing her. They even stayed in contact when he was on death row. Oh, and at some point, their sex life became disturbing, according to Cosmopolitan . Kloepfer finally cut ties with Bundy in 1980. Though their romantic relationship had ended some time before, Kloepfer officially cut off contact with Bundy that year. Soon after, he married Carole Ann Boone. (Two years later, she gave birth to a daughter, Rose, who is believed to be Bundy's only child.) A year after their separation, Kloepfer published her book, chronicling her struggle to understand how the "warm and loving" man she knew could be the same man who committed so many vicious murders. I pray for Ted, but I am sickened by him," she said. Since then, she's kept a pretty low profile. Today, not much is known about Kloepfer besides her life with Bundy. But what is known about her is that she has battled alcoholism (which she also dealt with pre-Bundy), struggled to forge close relationships, and relied heavily on her faith. "My spiritual growth is extremely important to me now. I try to live my life according to God's will," she wrote in her book. On all accounts, that was the last time she publicly addressed her relationship with Bundy or her life in general. She has not given any new interviews since the book was released and has retreated from public life. As far as anyone knows, she may have even legally changed her name to maintain her privacy and move on with her life permanently. Still, that may change when Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile premieres on May 3. Since the film is told from her perspective, she and/or her family may speak out about it. Stranger things have certainly happened. In This Story: #TedBundy #ExGirlfriend #LizKendall Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Sophie Turner and Maisie Turner arrive for the premiere of Game of Thrones in NYC Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:20 AM PDT Winter is coming and we can't wait. Last night, the premiere of the highly-anticipated final season of Game of Thrones held in New York and we've got all the style from the red carpet. Game of Thrones is arguably one of the most popular television shows in TV history, amassing a legion of loyal fans who have followed the antics of Jon Snow and co for 8 faithful seasons. As the show prepares to debut it's explosive finale and fans wait on tenterhooks to find out what becomes of their favourite characters, we whet our appetite with pictures from the star-studded premiere. The final season will air on HBO just two weeks from now however, the cast of the fantasy epic got to celebrate together during the premiere of the last season held in Radio City Music Hall in New York on Wednesday night. Sansa Stark  Sansa Stark is the eldest daughter of Eddard Stark of Winterfell and his wife Catelyn. At the beginning of the show, Sansa is lives a rather sheltered life and is naive to a lot of what is happening around her. As the show progresses and she and her family suffer from various betrayals, she becomes more hardened and transforms into a more powerful character. Sansa Stark is played by the incredible Sophie Turner, a British actress who is engaged to Joe Jonas. Though Sansa is a wild redhead on the show, in real life, Sophie is an ice cold blonde and dyes her hair for the show. Leading the charge on the red carpet was Sophie looked amazing in a corset-style Louis Vuitton design which had a racy zipper design down the middle of her torso. English rose Sophie, arguably one of the biggest stars of the show, looked every inch the star she has grown into wearing the black and silver dress which had a beautiful design stars and sequins all over the bodice. She paired the stylish dress with a pair of glitzy art deco style diamond earrings which glinted out from under her wavy blonde tresses. Sophie finished off the look with a dramatic smokey eye look and natural makeup which showed off her stunning bone structure. Arya Stark  Arya Stark is the third child of Eddard Stark and Catelyn Stark. After escaping the persecution of House Stark by House Lannister, Arya is trained as a Faceless Man and uses her deadly new skills to exact revenge on those who have betrayed her family. Throughout the series, Arya becomes one of the most- feared assassins. Arya Stark is played by British actress Maisie Williams who has received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the youthful avenger. Rocking up to the premiere with playful purple hair, Maisie paired her fun hair with a glittering black tiered Miu Miu gown. The ruffles of her spectacular dress were embellished with handmade beads. The top of the dress, much like Sophie's , had structured bodice which added a dose of sexiness to her look by flashing some flesh with the cutout design and thin straps. Maisie finished off the look with a feminine bow that perched on top of her purple up-do and and accesorised with stacked rings that gave her look that extra bit of edge. Brienne of Tarth  Brienne Tarth is a warrior of House Tarth, vassals to House Baratheon, and the only daughter of Lord Selwyn Tarth. She is extraordinarily tall and muscular for a woman by Westeros standards and due to her size and nature, Brienne grew up to be skilled in weaponry and dreams of becoming a knight. Brienne is played by Gwendoline Christie, an English model and actress, who stands at a whopping 6 ft 3in in real life. Gwendoline Christie looked absolutely ethereal in a water-colour dress from iconic designer Iris van Herpen. The dress was an enchanting swirl of faded hues in purple, pink, brown and gold and allowed Gwendoline to make a very dramatic entrance to the premiere. Striking a pose on the red carpet, she fanned out her sleeves to reveal wings of delicate fabric. Gwendoline finished off the out of this world look with her platinum blonde bob styled in loose waves and kept her makeup natural and glowing. We love it! Daenerys Targaryen  Daenerys Targaryen, fondly known as the Mother of Dragons, the paternal aunt of Jon Snow, and the youngest child of King Aerys II Targaryen and Queen Rhaella Targaryen. Daenerys is played by the stunning Emilia Clarke who transforms from a brunette beauty into the platinum blonde Lady of Dragonstone for the show. Emilia Clarke brought the drama to the red carpet in a tulle dress in a stormy blue/grey hue. Her dress is by Valentino and is from their Autumn/Winter '19 collection. In a quirky addition to an otherwise classic evening look, the dress had the phrase 'Leave your door open for me. I might sleepwalk into your arms' emblazoned across the front. Emilia paired her dress with vampish dark hair and a dramatic berry lip. A stark contrast to her character Daenerys and we love it! Jon Snow  Jon Snow, born Aegon Targaryen, is the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen, the late Prince of Dragonstone. After he captures a wight, he presents it to the Lannisters as proof that the Army of the Dead exists and Jon pledges himself and his army to Daenerys Targaryen. Jon Snow is played by the inimitable Kit Harrington. Kit arrived with his gorgeous wife, Rose Leslie, who played the wildling Ygritte in the smash hit show. Harrington looked dapper in all black suit which he paired with a stylish turtleneck. The look was understated but suited the occasion and he wore his shoulder length curls slicked to the back. His other half looked fantastic a red Oscar de La Renta. She wore the one-shouldered gown which had strategic cutouts and flashed bits of skin underneath the floral Broderie anglaise threadwork. Her dress was finished off with a modest train and Rose wore her hair in a sleek up-do. In This Story: #SophieTurner #MaisieTurner #Premiere #GameOfThrones #NYC Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| 'Soco' and 'Fall' remixes by Tory Lanez Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:12 AM PDT
The American music star decided to drop a tape 'International Fargo' where he remixed some of the biggest songs overseas like 'Soco' and 'Fall' made it to the list. The remix of these two songs goes to show how versatile and highly rated Tory Lanez is with his voice pitch. In This Story: #Soco #Fall #Remixes #ToryLanez Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Simi unveils album cover for upcoming album 'Omo Charlie Champagne' Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:09 AM PDT
The singer shared the cover via her Instagram page on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Apparently, Simi can't wait to release this album which she thinks will wow not just her fans but her critics also. "Guys, Is it doing you like you should preorder something incredible? Look at her cute little cheeks. Don't tell her no. 👼🏾 #OmoCharlieChampagne 🎈" she captioned the album cover. The album will see the likes of Falz, Adekunle Gold, Patoranking and Maleek Berry colaborate with the talented singer. Simi had announced back in March 2019, that she would be releasing her album on her birthday. Simi announces title and release date for her new album  The X3M Music signed artist who released her sophomore album, Simisola in 2017, which enjoyed mainstream success becoming the first album to hit the 1M mark on streaming platform, Boomplay announced that she has completed work on her new project which will be released on her birthday April 19, 2019. Titled, ''Omo Charlie Champagne'', this will be Simi's third studio effort following her debut effort, ''Ogaju'' released in 2008, which went under the radar and the groundbreaking ''Simisola.'' This announcement was shared in a series of messages on her social media pages on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, exactly a month before the scheduled date with the caption, ''On the day that I was born, my next album will be born.'' In This Story: #Simi #unveils #album #cover #upcoming #OmoCharlieChampagne Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Ladies! Here's one major reason why guys suddenly stop showing interest in you after some time Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:04 AM PDT  Too many times, women have complained about men blowing hot one day and going cold turkey the next. Many women are all too familiar with men who sweep into the scene; showing all the interest, sending endless messages, giving compliments and following all these up with even more attention. After all this work and effort to get attention, what then follows is a disappearance act that surpasses a magician's. After all the warmth shown in the beginning to get themselves noticed, what they do next is go cold turkey - no more calls, no more attention. Everything is brought to a sudden stop! Of course for many women who have experienced this, it is both confusing, annoying, frustrating, tiring and just totally unexplainable.  But why exactly do men do this? The [logical] reaction of some women is to first begin to wonder if it was something they did wrong, something really bad to piss off the man to the point that he would no longer want anything to do with them. They think and think and many times, they reach the conclusion that it could not have been something they did and the disappearance becomes even more confusing. "If it was something I did, how can I possibly make it right when I can't even reach him," they'd wonder. In some other cases, the guy is reachable but he's not as open as he was before. He is not as sweet, not as intense, not as dedicated and not as committed to making things work as he was once. As a woman faced with this kind of indifference in place of the excitement and affection a man used to show in her before, the truth you need to know is that that half the time, it's not something you did. It's all on him, not you. This is so because, some men date for sport. In other words, they just do this for fun. They do it out of boredom. Pursuing a woman with words and efforts, wooing her, showing her interest and doing all those things that count as meaningful effort… they just do it for the fun of it. When they get tired of the thrill [usually, after getting your complete attention and sometimes, sex], they pull out [no pun intended]. The interest either reduces till it vanishes or they ghost on you completely. So if you are sure that it was not something you did, and he is not even giving you an opportunity to know why he suddenly stopped showing interest, then there's really nothing you could possibly do and it's about time you stopped bothering yourself about him and let him go. If there's any other lesson to learn here, it is that time takes care of many things. When a guy begins to show interest in you, make sure to give it a reasonable amount of time before committing to too much or getting too deeply involved. You really don't want to be moved by something that would later turn out to be a false dawn.  | ||||
| Lalong signs N153.5bn 2019 budget into law Posted: 04 Apr 2019 04:54 AM PDT
Lalong said that he would use his second term to leave a lasting legacy in Plateau, shortly after signing the budget. "We will leave a legacy that all of us till our retirement will enjoy, but if we do not enjoy it, our children will enjoy it. "This is the purpose and mission for Plateau in my second tenure as I will not be contesting for another term that would distract me. "We have already drawn the Roadmap and we need all, if you play your roles, to actualize the target," he said. The governor stated that the task of moving Plateau forward was everybody's business and not just that of the governor. He commended the assembly members who worked diligently to ensure passage of the budget "Peace is my priority, if we get it right we have capable hands that will move the state forward,'' Lalong declared. Mr. Silvester Wallangko, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning said that N85.5 billion representing 55.67 per cent was for recurrent expenditure. Wallangko stated N68 billion representing 44.33 per cent was for capital expenditure. The commissioner explained that the budget was prepared based on the present macro-economic variables from the medium term framework and medium term sector strategy. He added that the appropriation, tagged "Budget of Rescue and Infrastructural Growth'', was prepared to address critical socio-economic and Infrastructural deficit. According to him, the budget will be financed from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) statutory revenue allocation and reimbursements, as well as capital receipts. "We expected N18.4 billion from IGR, N61.7 billion from statutory revenue allocation and reimbursements, and N69.4 billion from capital receipts," he explained. The commissioner said that budget was in deficit of N40.7 billion and could be referred to as a deficit budget. He added that the deficit would be financed from loans, as well as internal and external sources as the need arose. In This Story:#SilvesterWallangko #SimonLalong #Budget Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Promissory Notes: NASS approved figures sent by Executive for Delta, Taraba States, says Saraki Posted: 04 Apr 2019 04:46 AM PDT
It noted the Presidential letter to the Senate in which President Buhari claimed that National Assembly's approval for refunds to Delta and Taraba State Governments through the issuance of Promissory Notes, for projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government, was different from what the Federal Executive Council approved and the reports in the media over the issue, were wrong and must have resulted from misinformation to the President by his aides. The Senate in a statement by the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Senate President, Yusuph Olaniyonu, noted that the Senate approved the exact figures for Taraba and Delta States submitted by the Executive through the Ministry of Finance as stated on page 402 of a document titled "Federal Ministry of Finance Submission of Federal Government of Nigeria Outstanding Liabilities to National Assembly, May, 2018". It said: "The President had claimed in his letter to the National Assembly dated March 5, 2019 that "While the Federal Executive Council approved a total sum of N78, 601, 631, 430.16 as reimbursement to Delta and Taraba State Governments, the National Assembly approved N90, 236,461, 031.36, which is higher than the amount approved by the Federal Executive Council. "The Senate would like to clarify that the breakdown which the Executive through the Ministry of Finance submitted to the National Assembly showed that the outstanding liability due to Taraba State is N22, 254,062,330.08 while that of Delta is N67, 982, 398, 701. 28 while the total for the two states is N90, 236, 461, 031. 36. "Therefore, the National Assembly approved the figures submitted to it by the Ministry of Finance as approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government. At no time did the executive forwarded the figure of N78, 601, 631, 430, 16 to us and we do not know where the President got that figure from. "We have decided to make this clarification in order to set the records straight and disabuse the minds of the general public. We believe the President must have been misinformed and misadvised by his aides while writing the letter he sent on this issue to the National Assembly." The Senate attached the letters forwarded to it by the Federal Ministry of Finance on outstanding liabilities of the Federal Government. In This Story:#MuhammaduBuhari #NationalAssembly #FEC#YusuphOlaniyonu Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Court adjourns Kebbi APC primaries hearing to April 5 Posted: 04 Apr 2019 04:41 AM PDT  The Federal High Court in Birnin Kebbi has again adjourned to April 5 a case challenging the validity of Sen. Bala Na'Allah's candidacy for Kebbi South Senatorial District. Alhaji Sule Sami has challenged Na'Allah's validity to contest for a second term at the All Progressives Congress primary election conducted in October 2018. Justice Bassey Onu adjourned the matter upon oral application made by the first and third respondents, Sanusi Samaila and Ifeoluwa Adeyemo and which the second respondent, Mr Afraimu Jingi, collaborated with the submission seeking for adjournment of the matter to one week. Responding to the submission, Onu adjourned the hearing to enable both respondents file their replies on the amendment of the writ of summon. He also ordered that all the replies be filed before the court on or before the adjourned date. "You all know that this matter must be heard and determined within 180 days from the date of filing the case and this matter was filed on Nov. 1, 2018 and has less than a month to expire now. "Justice must be served within the stipulated time," Onu said. The counsel to the plaintiff, Usman Hajji, expressed confidence on the court to determine the matter within the stipulated time. In This Story:#UsmanHajji #AfraimuJingi #BasseyOnu #BalaNa'Allah #SuleSami #BirninKebbi Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  |
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