How men can stop women from skin bleaching – Opral Benson

Dr Opral Benson, a famous beautician and Liberia’s Honourary Consul to Nigeria, has advised women to dress decently and maintain their natural complexions instead of bleaching or whitening their skins.

Benson gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday.

She blame the men folk, whose admiration, she said, encouraged the women to alter their skin tone.

The octogenarian, who also owns the Opral Benson Beauty Training Institute, Lagos, urged the men to complain and tell the women to stop bleaching because women were only doing it to please them.

“Why don’t you say something about it?

Like Seriously?.1 out of every 6 people in Africa suffers mental disorder – WHO

Abuja – Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, on Friday said that one out of every six people in the African continent suffered mental disorder.
This is contained in a press statement issued in Abuja by Mrs Charity Ahrey, the Communications Officer of WHO, to commemorate the World Mental Health Day.

LOL..Bussiness or Charity-Beyoncé's father wants to teach others how to be Beyoncé

Beyoncé's father is teaching a course on how to be a superstar.
Mathew Knowles, 63, who is still his daughter's band Destiny Child's manager, will conduct a workshop called The Entertainment Industry: How Do I Get In?, which is aimed for all "aspiring singers, dancers, composers, writers, producers, managers, publicists, attorneys, business managers and all other entertainment industry hopefuls", according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Recruitment: Immigration warns public against fraudsters

This is contained in a statement issued by the NIS spokesperson, Mr Ekpedeme King, on Saturday in Abuja.

King said that the Service was not engaged in any recruitment exercise.

This Movie Will Make You Feel Like Someone Pushed You Off a Legde

What it's about:
In this true-story a French street performer - with an ego larger than the Eiffel Tower - dreams of walking a high wire between the two tallest buildings in the world (in 1974). Is he crazy enough to make it work or does pride come before a (multiple story) fall?

What we thought:

Boko Haram bombs Lake Chad, kills 37

Three explosions blamed on the Nigerian jihadist group Boko Haram killed 37 people Saturday in a Chadian city on the shores of Lake Chad, security sources said.
Another 52 people were reportedly wounded in the attacks that struck at around 4:00 pm (1500 GMT), one targeting the fish market at Baga Sola and the other two occurring at a refugee camp on the outskirts of the city.

No Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, says FG

The Federal Government has denied the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in Calabar, Cross River State.

I don’t see myself as a good rapper – Jesse Jagz

 

Talented rapper, Jesse Jagz who is considered to be one of the finest  rappers in the Nigerian music terrain, has declared recently that  he does not see himself as a very good rapper.   Jagz made this declaration in chat with WG, at the Chocolate City office, in Lagos. He recently walked his way back to the Chocolate City, after he dumped the record label to set up his label, Jagz Nation, about three years ago.

Remy Martin opens exclusive membership club

AS part of its culture of celebrating excellence and perfection, Fine Champagne Cognac Rémy Martin has opened a first-of-its-kind exclusive membership XO Club to be opened by a cognac brand in Nigeria.

Called the Rémy Martin XO Centaur Club, the lounge was opened last Sunday, in Lekki,  Lagos.

Why I delved into jewellery collection – Yemi Alade

 
MULTIPLE award-winning singer, Yemi Alade  is leaving no stone unturned in her quest for brand extension as she recently partnered an online jewellery retailer,Bland2Glam, to unveil her first ever jewellery collection tagged, “YemiAlade Collection.”

Filmhouse unveils new mobile app for movie lovers

Film house Cinemas, one of the largest and revered cinema providers in Nigeria; have recently announced a new mobile app through which guests can buy tickets from the convenience of their location anywhere in the country.

This was revealed recently via a press release made available from the company.

I was after my wife for two years before I got a lunch date – Yemi Sax

Adeyemi Adeosun, popularly known as Yemi Sax, is one of Nigeria’s best saxophonists. He is the pioneer of Afro-hip jazz in Nigeria, fusing hip-hop, jazz and African rhythm. Yemi Sax is also a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and music producer. He was born in the early 80’s in the city of Lagos, Nigeria and is from the royal family of Adeosun in Erin-Ijesha, Osun State. In this encounter, he talks about his marriage, career, and other interesting revelations. Excerpts:

Cancer: Pray for me, Diezani begs Nigerians

 

IMMEDIATE past  Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is battling with cancer in London and  being investigated by UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) for alleged corruption, has asked Nigerians for a special favour. She wants Nigerians to pray for her as she undergoes cancer surgery next week.

Drake liked a TV show so much he offered to finance it after it got axed

Drake has offered to finance a new series of Top Boy.
Ashley Walters - who played drug boss Dushane in the Channel 4 drama before it was axed after series two - has revealed the Hotline Bling rapper was devastated to hear there wouldn't be a third series and even offered to pay for it.

Straight Outta Compton director set for Fast & Furious 8

 

F. Gary Gray, who made waves this summer with his profitable and critically acclaimed N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton, has been set to direct the eighth film in the Fast & Furious franchise.

Exam stress tips for your kids

 

Exams times can be super stressful and often traumatic for any student.

If your child is freaking out or doesn't seem to be coping well with the pressures that come with having to study for the upcoming exams, try encourage him/her to try these tips:

7 Benefits Of Having or Being a Side Chick

As a guy or lady, it kinda pays to have or be a side chick. The reasons are not far fetched……….
1. It’s acceptable by the society. We don’t want to call it cheating, and more importantly, we need to make it seem right. So a nice name had to be given.
It’s like saying baby daddy instead of ‘out of wedlock”. In the real sense of it, a side chick is another lady you are seeing or dating.
It’s a funkified and refurbished word for cheating. Since the society frowns at cheating, we get someone who is just like an assistant girlfriend.

70% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial – NHRC.

 

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that 70 per cent of inmates in prisons across the country are awaiting trial.
The commission’s Assistant Director, Investigation and Coordination, Mrs Morphy Okwa, revealed this while presenting a report at a stakeholders’ validation of the 2014 prison audit report and 2015 election report.

Man Arrested For Producing Fake Dollars/Pounds Worth Millions. (Photo)

Rafiu Olusamokun, a 42-year-old man, has been apprehended by the custody of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly producing fake foreign and local currencies, which allegedly run into millions of naira.

NEW MUSIC: FRESHi ft Flexy -Bad Girl

 

 Odunze Henry popularly known as freshi is a student of Computer and Information Science at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).  He hails From Imo State but was brought up in Lagos.

2015 Hip Hop World Awards (Headies) Nomination List

Hip Tv the organisers of the Hip hop World Awards also known as the Headies has released the official list of nominees in various categories  for the 2015 edition of their award ceremony.
See below

Wizkid, Davido & Yemi Alade Bag 2015 MOBO Awards Nomination; Full Nominees List

The nominations for the MOBO Awards 2015 have been announced, with Nigeria’s Yemi Alade, Davido, Wizkid and Patoranking slugging it out in the “Best African Act” category alongside AKA, Fuse ODG and more.
Check out the full nominees list below and share your thoughts,

Who Deserves Credit For A Hit Song, The Music Producer Or The Artiste?

 

A lot of factors come to play on this subject matter about who is appropriately deserving for the credits to a hit song, whether it is the music producer or the artiste. The way our industry operates, it is undecided, the strings that determine the hit status of a song. It goes beyond just having panache vocals, a popularly known producer giving mad beats and Suka Sounds in the mix.

Yemi Alade To Launch New Fashion Collection

Nigerian Pop Singer who came into Limelight after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009 and also Johhny

Pregnancy is the worst experience of my life’ – Kim Kardashian

 

Reality Star, Kim Kardashian West has opened up about her Pregnancy Troubles.