ELOY AWARDS 2012



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KELLY THOMSON & TOYIN LAWANI



The Exquisite Ladies of the Year (ELOY) awards 2012 took place on Sunday, November 24, 2012. at the Porsche Center, Akin Adesola, Victoria Island, Lagos with over 300 guests in attendance.
This year's edition was just fabulous kudos to the organizers, led by the exquisite Tewa Onasanya, the Editor-in-Chief at Exquisite Magazine.
In attendance at this year's edition were the likes of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Monalisa Chinda, Beverly Naya, Emem Isong, Joseph Benjamin, Toyin Ladejobi, Toyin Lawani, Yvonne 'Vixen' Ekwerre, G-Lory, Eni Balogun, Wonuola Ohio, Eva Alordiah, Dr Matilda Kerry, Kelly Thomson, Tiwa Savage, Lexy Mojo-Eyes, Kenny Okorie, Olubunmi Ademokoya, Aishat Bello,the new modeling sensation Favour Lucky, who at 14 years old, just won the NNSM 2012, and many others.
AWARD WINNERS-
Female Photographer of the year- Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko
Female TV Presenter of the year- Helen Paul
Female On-Air-Personality of the year- Kayla Oniwo
Female Fashion Designer of the year- Kenny Okorie of Keto Couture
Make-up Artist of the year- Lola Maja-Okojevoh
Stylist of the year- Lucy Phil-Ebosie
Actress of the year- Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde(Ties that Bind)
Female Brand Ambassador of the year- Stephanie Linus
Female Producer of the year- Emem Isong(I'll Take my Chances)
Sportswoman of the year-Blessing Okagbare & Esther Onyema
Beauty Brand of the year- Sleek
Food Manufacturing Company of the year- Dufill Limited(Manufacturers of Indomie Noodles)
Entrepreneur of the year- Honourable Chief Mrs Oluremi Dangaji, CEO APlus Model Agency, Zakamfa Travel & Tourism, APlus Record Label, APlus Entertainment.
Female banker of the year- Mrs Marian Abubakar, Regional Manager, Eko Bank South-South

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Canada warn citizens against un-essential travels to Nigeria

Canada has warned its citizens against all un-essential travels to Nigeria.

In its travel advisory accessed by Punch correspondents on Tuesday, Canada said that “terrorist attacks could occur at any time and could target locations frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers, including hotels, bars, markets and shopping centres.”

It therefore enjoined Canadians “to maintain a high level of security awareness in these public areas.”

The travel warning noted that there have been a number of large scale coordinated terrorist attacks over the last few months.

The United Kingdom had in its website, on Monday, also warned its citizens against travels to Borno and Yobe states as well as the riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. Its specifically listed Warri and Kano among the no go areas.

Boko Haram writes FG asking for dialogue

The Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has distributed a letter requesting dialogue with the Federal Government.

The letter, which was sent through head of journalists in Borno State, Aba Kakami, came less than 72 hours after a double suicide bombing led to the death of at least 17 people at the Protestant Military Church, Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna State.

Kakami has often received and distributed statements from the sect.

According to an international news agency, Reuters, the letter was signed by Sheik Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulazeez, a man known in security sources to be a moderate senior member of the sect.

The letter, if genuine, would mark a change of departure of tactics by the group which has been been responsible for many bombings in the country.Abdulazeez first contacted journalists in Maiduguri earlier this month, setting conditions for peace talks in the teleconference and nominating former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari , as a mediator. Buhari has since declined the offer.

“We are by this letter of invitation to our respected elders proving to government that we are not joking with the government, but we are awaiting the response of those concerned,” Abdulazeez said in the letter.

Abdulazeez said he was speaking on behalf of Abubakar Shekau, the sect’s leader.

But even if Abdulazeez does represent Shekau, the extent to which Boko Haram is controlled by Shekau is in doubt, and analysts think military pressure has fragmented it.

The letter nominated Imam Gabchiya, an official of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State as mediator.

There was no immediate reaction from Federal Government officials, but President Goodluck Jonathan had said on November 18 that no talks were going on with Boko Haram .

The handover of the letter came three days after the army offered a N290m bounty for information leading to the capture of 19 leading members of the sect.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Olasa’ad Ibrahim, has said that due process will be followed in meting out punishment to soldiers on duty when suicide bombers attacked the military church in Jaji on Sunday

Ibrahim, who was in Kaduna on Tuesday, noted that the board set up to investigate the twin attacks would spell out the appropriate punishment.

He described the incident as sad and pointed out that the military would put some mechanism in place to forestall future occurrence.

Happy Birthday to Wasiu Alabi Pasuma

 

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Wasiu Alabi Ajibola Odetola, popularly known as Pasuma clocks 45 today, wishing him more fruitful years ahead
 

 

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Chris Brown, Rihanna, Karrueche

 

• Over the weekend Rihanna Tweeted a photo of Chris Brown lying in bed with no shirt on
• Karruehe Tran 'liked' the photo on Instagram
• Rihanna Tweeted 'Bitch don't kill my vibe' shortly after Karruche's stunt

.#LoveTraingleTohBad

 

 

Actress Gloria Mba loses husband to make-up artiste, Thelma Ozy

Gloria Mba and husband Thelma Ozy Nwosu

 Story written by Stella Dimoko Korkus for Encomium Magazine. Enjoy!...

This is another classic movie from Nollywood but this time the story and characters are real life and the story has branches. Sit back and enjoy the premiere of the movie entitled "Husband snatching na crime?"Here it goes: Thelma is a pretty make-up artiste in Nollywood and the ex-girl friend of comedian and on-air radio personality, Steve Onu a.k.a Yaw. A year ago, there was buzz online and in Nollywood that Thelma was dating A-list actor, Segun Arinze and almost crashed his marriage to Schlumberger lawyer Julie. Insiders confirmed it took prayer and fasting to get Thelma off Segun's arms. This led to Yaw dumping Thelma. And as you read this, Yaw and Segun do not speak!

Thelma is in the news again and this time she has crashed the marriage of her best friend, actress Gloria Mba, whose Marriage was contracted to Houston-based, Leo Kanu on March 27, 2011. Gloria announced, via her facebook handle that her marriage had crashed.

Africa's Richest Woman - Folorunsho Alakija

Formerly a designer,  61 year old Mrs Folorunsho Alakija entered the oil business many years back and today she has an oil bloc that pulls in N157 million a day. She is the Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil and Gas limited and has emerged the richest woman in Africa according to Forbes November 2012 edition, with a net worth of $600million, which is about N94 billion.
She is married with four boys.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: Expecting a Baby?!?

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are back together. while some of us are still wondering if its for real or just for Breaking Dawn Part 2 promotional purposes

One tabloid cover story claims its for parental purpose as the latest issue of OK! Weekly hilariously claims that Robert and Kristen are officially a couple again and are also expecting a baby. In fact, anonymous sources tell the magazine that the child will be raised in England and the stars are celebrating the news by constructing a "lavish nursery."
 Seriously, i dont beleive this story, but only time will tell.
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Ex-banker suspends hunger strike

Olubiyi Odunaro, the 53-year-old former employee of Hallmark Bank Plc., protesting against non-payment of his terminal benefit, on Monday suspended his 14-day hunger strike. If you missed the story, read it HERE

The suspension of the protest followed spirited appeal by a representation from the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, and officials from the Lagos office of the Public Complaints Commission.

Senior Special Assistant to Fashola on Justice Sector Reforms, Lanre Akinsola, who led a team of legal, welfare and medical officials to the tent Odunaro had turned to his home on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Lagos, promised to intervene.

Akinsola said, “The attention of the Lagos State Government was drawn to the various media reports about the protest being embarked upon by Odunaro and it’s quite pathetic.

“Governor Fashola who was worried about his state of health formed an inter-ministerial committee comprising medical, legal and welfare officials and directed me to lead the team to persuade him to end his hunger strike.

“As a responsible government we don’t want a dead casualty in our hands as a result of this protest. Once he ends this protest, we would first provide him medical service while the Lagos State Directorate of Citizens Rights would engage the authorities concerned in a comprehensive dialogue.”

Akinsola said the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye, had given him his word on free legal services to Odunaro and other ex-workers of non-consolidated banks seeking the payment of their entitlements if the negotiations become unfruitful.

“We will mediate and talk to the right people and we believe reason will prevail in this matter and if not, lawyers from the Lagos State Ministry of Justice will work in conjunction with the lawyer of the group and ensure that justice prevails and everyone of them gets their entitlement,” he added.

John Ogunniyi, who led a legal team from the Public Complaints Commission, implored Odunaro to end the hunger strike.

Six injured as LAGBUS crushes bus

 

At least six people sustained varying degrees of injuries at the Ebute Ero area of Lagos Island on Monday after a LAGBUS crushed a commercial bus.

The LAGBUS, with registration number Lagos KSF76XA, was fully loaded with passengers and was heading towards Tafawa Balewa Square when the incident occurred.

According to an eyewitness’ accounts, the LAGBUS dropped a passenger at an undesignated bus stop and attempted to join the expressway when it hit the green bus with registration number Ogun XC595JGB.

A trader under the bridge, who declined to give her name, said the bus was attempting to overtake when the LAGBUS driver swerved abruptly in its direction.

She said, “Around 7:30am, a passenger alighted from the LAGBUS adjacent to Ebute Ero Police Station. LAGBUS drivers are fond of dropping off passengers there even though it is illegal.

“The commercial bus was speeding behind the LAGBUS and was attempting to overtake it when it was hit. The LAGBUS rammed the vehicle into the railings, almost plunging it into the lagoon.”

It was learnt that a team of policemen, led by Mr. Sani Saka, immediately rushed to the scene and evacuated the victims from the commercial bus. The victims were immediately rushed down to General Hospital, Broad Street.

A trader, Martin Adelabu, said the green bus was heading for Lagos Island from Abeokuta. He said most of the victims had broken legs.