Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Your maltreatment of women is legendary: From Iyabo Obasanjo to OBJ
Friday, 13 December 2013
Butafly unleashes BRT mixtape featuring MI, Terry Tha Rapman, Godwon, A-Q and others
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Port Harcourt school receive free books, pens from 1 GAME
In its latest push to make learning easy for school children, the campaign has been donating books and pens to schools in Port Harcourt. One of those schools that received the donations is our Lady of Help Model School located in Rumuosi slightly in the outskirt of Port Harcourt.
1 GAME Special Projects Coordinator (Rivers State), Chuma Nnoli who made the donation to the school on behalf of the campaign, said the gesture which formed part of the 1 GAME: 1 Book, 1 Pen initiative was aimed at making learning easy and encouraging other vulnerable children to enroll into school.
He said: “We are fully aware of the challenges children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds face while in school. This action is aimed at ensuring that every child in this area who has decided to attend school has the basic tool he or she needs to achieve a good education.
Proprietress of the School Mrs. Ndefo Mary-Rose could not hide her gratitude for the gifts saying that it will be used as incentive for children who excel in the school. Mrs. Ngofa went on to urge the 1 Game Campaign to take the message to every parent so they can see the need to send their Children to School.
The Donations in Port Harcourt is a phase in the 1 Book, 1 Pen programme aimed at ensuring that every child in school has at least a book and pen.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
NEW: BUTAFLY - 'SAND SAND' FEATURING A-Q & GODWON
As the buildup for the release of the most anticipated and first mixtape from a femcee in Nigeria titled Butafly Rap Trap comes to an end, Butafly once more blesses our craving for good music by teaming up with well grounded rappers, Godwon and A-Q on a Bilo produced track titled 'Sand Sand'
BRT mixtape drops on the 9th of Dec and it features known names in the entertainment industry.
STREAM: http://old.hulkshare.
DOWNLOAD: http://bit.ly/
Connect with them: @_Butafly @ThisIsAQ , @GODWON @Bilo_milov1
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
9ice warns blogs and websites not to upload his songs
9ice has sent out a warning to bloggers and websites, especially Notjustok, not to upload his songs on their websites and blogs without his permission.
1 GAME to distribute free books, pens in five states, FCT
“We’ve received thousands of exercise books and pens from individuals and organizations who have decided to be part of our 1 Book, 1 Pen Campaign. We’ll begin to distribute these materials to those in need as from Thursday.
“Our focus will be on schools in remote areas with children from disadvantaged homes. The main aim is to encourage enrolment into primary school and ease learning for children from difficult backgrounds,” he said.
Obaji further stated that distribution of books and pens to primary schools in the five selected states and the FCT will last throughout the remainder of the year, after which focus will shift to other areas.
The 1 GAME Campaign launched the 1 Book, 1 Pen initiative in September 2013 with an aim of providing exercise books and pens for every child from disadvantaged background in school.
2FACE WINS AGAIN WITH TIMELESS AFRICAN QUEEN
African Queen came top as the Song of the Decade at the Caribbean African American Nations, CAAN Music Award last Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The star studded show was perfectly opened by Timi Dakolo who rendered the National Anthem to the admiration of guests. He also thrilled them with some of his songs.
The Silverbird Group – packaged even came to a close with performance by the legend, 2face.
Friday, 22 November 2013
Stone him to death - Sharia verdict for a randy man impregnated his sister
A randy Nigerian man has been condemned to die by stoning, for impregnating his younger sister. Umar Mohammed Kandahar, 30-year-old, is however appealing the sentence handed down by the Upper Sharia Court in Bauchi, his lawyer has said.
Umar was arraigned before Upper Sharia Court Unguwar Jaki, by the Bauchi State Shari’ah Commission. Counsel to the Shariah Commission, Barrister Dayyabu Ayuba, told the court that though married with three wives, Umar forcefully had sex with his younger sister, from the same father.
Barrister Ayuba disclosed Umar committed the abominable act when the younger sister was brought to his house by their father to help take her to school. He said the offence is contrary to section 136(1) of the Bauchi State Penal Code Law 2001, disclosing that the girl, who was 16 at the time, became pregnant and has delivered a baby.
Umar pleaded guilty but claimed that the act was consensual. The Shariah Court Judge, Musa Barde, sentenced him to death by stoning.
Umar’s lawyer, Barrister Sadiq Abubakar, promptly filed a motion before Bauchi State High Court 7, asking for the bail of his client, pending the determination of his appeal by the Sharia Court of Appeal. His argument is that his client’s family has suffered as a result of his detention since 2011.
The Presiding Judge, Justice Aliyu Baba Usman, has fixed next week Monday, November 25, for mention.
Source News Express
LAGOS COMMENCE WELLNESS WEEK; OFFERS FREE SCREENING FOR CANCER, HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES
Lagos State Government has said that an integrated free health screening for hypertension and diabetes as well as breast, cervix and prostate cancers will commence in the State under its first statewide wellness health week screening
programme from Monday 25th and Friday 29th November, 2013.
Special Adviser to the State Governor on Public Health, Dr. Yewande Adeshina disclose this yesterday during a press conference to intimate the public on activities lined up for the week which is expected to be flagged off simultaneously in all the 20 local
government areas (LGAs) and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) by their respective chairmen.
The State flag-off ceremony is scheduled to hold at Rauf Aregbesola primary healthcare center at Mosan Okunola LCDA on Tuesday 26th November, 2013.
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Asiwaju was scared and opposed my nomination at first - Tinubu Ojo
The new Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs) Folashade Tinubu Ojo has debunked the rumour that her father, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu imposed her as the leader of Nigeria Association of Market Women and Men saying the chieftaincy title is frightening to Asiwaju.
Folashade who was officially installed as Iyaloja General at the Iga Idungaran palace of Oba of Lagos also debunked the rumour that her educational attainment is not beyond Secondary School level.
Speaking with journalists at her office in Ikeja at weekend, Folashade explained that contrary to the reports about town that her father imposed her on the market women and men. She said, “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is scared and opposed the idea at the beginning when ‘Mama’, Alhaja Abibat Mogaji muted it.
“Those who said my dad imposed me on the association don’t know how he opposed the idea when Mama came up with it. For three separate occasions, Mama kept on pestering my dad that she wants to take over from her as the leader of the association.
“I learnt that it was when it got to a stage when Mama uttered a statement from the deeper side of her heart that if my dad will not want his children to disobey his directives, he should support her desire. It was at this stage that my dad tactically heeds to the demand from Mama,” she said.
“Aside this, I have stand in for Mama as the leader of the association at various occasion since 2010. I have been acting in her capacity while she was alive. I have garnered experience deputizing for Mama since 2010. I have the experience and virtually all the market leaders knows me quite well and I relate very well with them even when Mama is still around,” she explained.
On the leadership role threw on her shoulder, Folashade described her attainment of the President General, Association of Nigerian Market Women and Men as an assignment from God. “To be honest with you, I never thought of becoming Iyaloja in my dream in life. Before now, I have always had ambition to go into politics like my dad but now, such cannot happen any longer. God had said Iyaloja assignment is what HE wants me to do and who am I to say No when God say this is how HE want me to live. I am not the type that queries my creator,” she said.
However, Folashade admitted that despite the fact that her grandmother, Alhaja picked her as successor while she was alive, her choice did not take place with fiat as people thought. “It is not unexpected because for any public position, whenever it is time to choose a candidate, there could be as many aspirants as one could think of but only one will be chosen at the end of the exercise. If the chosen candidate is well accepted by the majority as it happened in my case, other contestants will need to hands down and prepare to work together as a team for the development of the association or political party.
The Iyaloja General admitted that the responsibility of an Iyaloja General is enormous. “There is no way I can do it alone. The job before me is beyond what I can do all alone by myself. I need everybody contribution, support and prayers,” she said adding, “ I will try not only to improve on the record of Mama, Alhaja Abibat Mogaji but will break new grounds of which generations born and yet unborn are to live with.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
For Ladies: Ten Commandments For A Healthy V*gina
A healthy v**ina is equivalent to a healthy woman. So, it is very important that all women should be concerned about their vaginal health. If you want to protect yourself from common yeast infections and vaginal odour, then follow these simple Ten Commandments to keep your v**ina healthy.
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
HEFAMAA shut 80 health facilities in Lagos
The Special Adviser to the governor on public health, Dr. Yewande Adeshina, has revealed that in its bid to sanitise and regulate the operation of health facilities within the state, the Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEMAFAA) has shut down 80 substandard hospitals for non-registration, dirty environment, lack of medical equipment and engagement of quack doctors.
While speaking with reporters, Dr Adeshina, represented by Dr Tayo Bello said this has become imperative as the administration of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola is bent on making sure that quackery is totally eradicated in the health sector.
Among health facilities shut down were Chisom Hospital at No1 Taiwo Street off Opere Street orile-Iganmu, Peculiar Clinic at No 62, Coker Road, Orile Iganmu and El-shadai at Olanipekun Alli, all in Orile-Coker area of the state.
According to Dr Adeshina, the agency is the only one empowered by the government to register all health facilities both private and state owned and has up to date registered over 3000 health facilities, it also recognize both orthodox and traditional medicine.
She however urged all private health facilities operating or wanting to operate within the state to make sure they follow due process in their quest for registration and ensure that the minimum set standards are maintained.
Thursday, 24 October 2013
BUTAFLY RELEASES GOING UP (ACCELERATE) OFF THE BRT MIXTAPE
Sokoyokoto cronner, Pretty Soul, believes in music with disciplined words
Pretty Soul, as he is fondly called, grew up in Orile where he picked an interest in singing not knowing that he already had the talent.
He nutured it and had his first major outing in 1997 at the Miss Unilag held on the campus then.
The easy-going artiste said the name, Pretty Soul, is to show what he has inside of him thus he dislikes insincerity.
Pretty Soul's vision in the industry is to do music with disciplined words.
His first single, Sokoyokoto produced by ace producer, ID Cabassa, is already enjoying airplay.
Police set to check men in uniform’s disobedience to restriction laws on motorcycle usage, abuse of BRT dedicated lanes
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abubakar Umar Manko, has said that the state Security Council had decided to set up a joint taskforce of all the security services, to go after men in uniform who flout restriction laws on use of motorcycles and those of them who abuse the dedicated lanes meant for the use of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles.
Boycurdie is out with Wakawaka, Afro hiprap
Monday, 30 September 2013
Tom Ford on why failure made him a billionaire
TOM FORD may be one of fashion's most famous perfectionists, but actually the designer says he is grateful when things don't go his way.
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Welcome the new voice of hip hop
We are pleased to announce to hip-hop aficionados in Nigeria and beyond that the Nigerian hip-hop community now has a voice. www.9jahiphopnation.com is out to represent all genre of hip-hop in Nigeria.
With the recent interest in rap and lyricism globally, it is fitting that we kick off with an article titled 'Please Dont Kill Hip-hop (A letter to Notjustok), which addresses the 'most gifted' list on premiere music site www.notjustok.com.
This is the just the beginning of well researched articles, music posts, critical hip-hop analysis, interviews and other relevant issues affecting Nigerian hip-hop in general.
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Beware! No DV-2015 for Naija
Unfortunately, Nigeria is on the list of ineligible countries. You have been warned!
Be informed so that you will not end up telling pathetic stories of how you were made to part with large sums of money to get a visa.
I copied this from their website and I will advise you go there to read more.
For DV-2015, natives of the following countries are not eligible to apply, because more than 50,000 natives of these countries immigrated to the United States in the previous five years:
Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam.
Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan are eligible.
Changes in eligibility this year: For DV-2015, natives of Nigeria are no longer eligible.
http://travel.state.gov/pdf/DV_2015_Instructions.pdf
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Bboying battle of the year is here again!
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Tony "Don T" Anifite Branches Out of Now Muzik.
Monday, 22 July 2013
LAGOS ALERTS PUBLIC TO EXISTENCE OF DEADLY VIRUS
Lagos State government has alerted the people to the existence of a new virus in the world known as Coronavirus which has claimed many lives in areas it has so far been reported hence it has therefore called for the observance of a high standard of personal and environmental hygiene in order to reduce the risk of infection as there is no specific treatment for illnesses caused by Coronavirus.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris confirmed that it could be transmitted easily from one
person to another through coughing
and sneezing, close contact such as
touching or shaking the hands of an
infected person, and touching one’s
mouth, nose or eyes after touching
contaminated objects or surfaces.
He explained that human Coronavirus usually causes mild to
moderate upper respiratory tract
illnesses and can progress to severe
respiratory illness and pneumonia
particularly in the aged, young and
already ill people adding that its
symptoms include runny nose, sore
throat, shortness of breath and fever.
He urged the people to suspect
Coronavirus in people that develop
acute respiratory illnesses with a
history of recent travel to areas where
the virus has been reported and not
responding to appropriate treatment
for the listed complaints or a close
contact of a symptomatic traveler to
areas where the virus has been
reported.
"There is no specific treatment
for illnesses caused by Coronavirus.
Most people with Coronavirus will
recover on their own and they may
require supportive treatment which
includes staying at home, resting and
drinking a lot of fluids. However those that progressed to severe distress will need to be admitted into the hospital for specialized care," he explained.
Friday, 12 July 2013
Develop your abandoned structure or face prosecution
After the Lagos State Security Council, under the chairmanship of Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN), met on Wednesday, it was agreed that owners of abandoned buildings or structures used as hide out by criminals would be prosecuted.
Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr Umaru Manko said for any landlord who keeps a criminal in his house, he should also be regarded as a criminal.
According to him, the Council observed that despite repeated
warnings some owners of uncompleted buildings and plots of land have failed to take any action therefore turning the place into haven for criminals.
He said further, “We have deliberated on that and the story is just simple. You either take
responsibility for undeveloped plots or buildings so that criminals would not have a hiding place in those areas as the government directed before or forfeit them”.
Lagos vows to stop the use of unregistered and unpainted vehicles
An approved taxi cab in Lagos |
Henceforth, all such unregistered vehicles and unpainted taxis will be impounded and their operators arrested and charged to court for prosecution as provided for in Section 25 of the Road Traffic Law 2012.
This was disclosed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Comrade Kayode Opeifa while briefing newsmen on the steps taken by the State Government to regulate the operations of commercial vehicle operators in the State.
He advised members of the public to be suspicious of unpainted taxis as many of them are now being used for illegal and criminal activities, saying that findings have shown that many of these vehicles are the tools for armed robbers, kidnappers, hired assassins and other unscrupulous individuals.
He also admonished the public to patronize only the registered taxis (private and corporate cabs) with recognized colours so as not to fall prey to the hoodlums and other men of bad attentions.
The Commissioner said that since the public have the responsibility of securing themselves, they should resist all temptations to patronize such vehicles and report any known person doing so to law enforcement agencies. He also called on law enforcement officers to ensure compliance by bringing offenders to book.
Monday, 24 June 2013
This important msg came in response to a story I posted last year.
Monday, 20 May 2013
STR8 UP HIP-HOP CELEBRATES FIRST DECADE OF HIP-HOP
After much deliberation, the producers, Now Muzik Encore in conjunction with Club Rumors have finally decided to host the hip-hop community to a special party celebrating the first decade of Hip-hop.
Themed ‘79-89 the definitive first decade of Hip-hop Party’, the party is set to hold on the 25 the prestigious Club Rumors located at 15A Oduduwa way, G.R.A, Ikeja.
The strictly by invitation party will be the first of its kind in the Nigerian Hip-hop scene and will witness the presence of a good number of Nigerian Hip-hop pioneers, ex Emcees and ex DJs. The experience will surely be totally unforgettable and will afford younger artistes the opportunity to network with the older artistes.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
A TIMI DAKOLO PREMIERE : SEND DOWN THE RAIN ( A timeless remake of the Majek Fashek hit)
Coming off the success of the Nigerian national anthem alter ego track ‘Great Nation’ and the 60’s themed ‘Yes, I do’, Africa’s vocal enigma, Timi Dakolo is back with perhaps the greatest single of 2013 off his soon to be released ‘Songs I Love to Sing’ EP.
This time, the premiere Nigerian Idol has teamed up with uber talented producer, Cobhams Asuquo for a timeless remake of Majek Fashek’s mega hit ‘Send down the Rain’.
Timi's version of 'Send down the rain' is delivered over a mix of exciting instrumentals and matched with his trademark vocals which massages its listener into utter sensual relaxation from its beginning and peaks into a colorful medley of beautiful notes.
Rhiemen Omorogbe of Now Muzik, Timi's management pairs. "This single is the perfect lead for a project as important as this. The elegance and power of the original which was delivered by one of Africa’s greatest musical talents of all time and the relevance of the message to the current situation in Africa makes it the perfect first step in this extra-ordinary journey. It is intended to continue on a positive note in 2013.
He further explains, "We want everyone to be able to recognize Timi’s talents in full. This song will help fans appreciate Timi better an artiste and re-emphasize what he represents".
Send down the rain is a cry for hope, a conjunction of beautiful memories, a homage to fallen soldiers, a celebration of well-deserved rewards and lastly whatever you want it to be.
Songs I love to Sing; The EP is a collection of classic covers of some of the greatest songs ever recorded. The EP is scheduled to be released in August 2013.
FEMALE HIP-HOP ACTS CELEBRATED AT STR8 UP HIP-HOP AS 2FACE, DJ HUMILITY LEND SUPPORT
Dj Humility, Sasha P and Don T of Now Muzik at the event. |
Head, National Sales of Dansa Foods Ltd, Mr. Gbenga Alo, Weird MC and Activation Manager of Dansa Foods Ltd, Mr. Shakiru Ogunyemi |
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
NEW MUSIC - SPLOOFIC BY BUTAFLY
Emerging strongly in the Nigerian music scene is an amazing Hip-hop artiste and song writer, Butafly, who is gradually gaining recognition among her counterparts. The outstanding rapper who recently featured alongside Weird MC and Sasha at the just concluded April edition of Str8 Up Hip-hop tagged ‘Ladies First’, is said to be one of the most lyrically gifted female acts to grace the Nigerian entertainment industry in a long while. Little wonder why her last released song ‘Started From The Bottom’ (Drake’s cover) keeps receiving great reviews and commendations since its premiere online till date. Butafly is currently rounding up recording one of the most anticipated material from a female artist, Butafly Rap Trap Mixtape 1 (BRT1) whose release date was previously postponed, giving her the space and time to try new ideas and stretch her imagination.
‘Sploofic’ is the second single off the #BRT1 Mixtape and was produced by Panda record’s producer/artiste, Prolishey. Expect a couple of internet videos from the energetic performer in the weeks to follow before the release of BRT1 Mixtape.
Where is the Sunborn Yacht Hotel?
Yes, it has ‘disappeared’, after more than four years of occupying Lagos waters in Marina and no one knows the whereabouts.
I could remember the former commissioner for tourism, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, defended the mooring of the N4.5bn luxury yacht with 102 elegantly furnished suites in Lagos Marina. He came up with excuses of repairs and some other ones I can’t recollect now for the ship ‘wasting’ away.
It has disappeared and Lagos State Government is washing its hands off it.
Commissioner for tourism, Oladisun Holloway, allegedly said, “As citizens of the state can’t find it, so is the state government also. The government can’t say precisely where the yacht is berthed at present.
“The state government doesn’t have any commitment in the yacht. And I don’t know why the residents of the state should be interested in whereabouts of the Sunborn yacht”.
Does this means that Afikuyomi worked alone on this? Who actually own that yacht? I rest my case.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
World Malaria Day: Lagos promises to sustain malaria control activities
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Don’t marry him, if he is any of the following:
The "bear with me" guy. He finds nice, logical excuses that seem acceptable. You know, he can't take action now because he's busy with his career, or his weight loss, or his parents' needs. You name it, and the statement is "Bear with me."
It's Art Cafe with Oluseyi
Monday, 22 April 2013
Str8 Up Hip Hop to celebrate hip hop first ladies
Themed Ladies First, it will recognise the contribution of the rappatainer, Weird MC who was the first Nigerian artiste to release a video-single; First Lady of Nigerian hip hop, Sasha P who is also the first ever Nigerian female artist to perform at the
20th anniversary of the World Music Awards in October 2008 and the late DJ Lokshai, the first Nigerian female DJ.
The delectable spoken word artiste and entrepreneur, Toni Payne, will host the ladies and other hip hop enthusiasts at the venue, The Place, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja on Thursday April 25, 2013.
The admission ticket of N5000 will enable guests enjoy performances from Dolapo, Splash, Butafly and DJ Lambo even as red carpet will start at 5pm.
The night will also feature breath-taking B-boy and emcee battle sessions as well as graffiti art.
The April edition is proudly supported by Dansa with Kally and Mowa water brands.
Str8 Up Hip-hop! Celebrate the art form, live the culture!