IG Ringim goes to Washington

The Inspector-General of Police Hafiz Ringim left Nigeria on Sunday on a five-day working visit to Washington, USA. His mission? He's there for talks with U.S officials on the current security situation in Nigeria. He went there to learn how to battle terrorism among other things. So hopefully when he gets back, Boko Haram will be in trouble. www.mannastores.com

Queen Latifah & Her “girlfriend” Breakup Over Eating Habits

 More pictures after break - www.mannastores.com

UK online shopping and Payments for Nigerians Berth in Lagos

Mannamart Online Limted has just introduce a new service into the Nigerian online shopping and payments Market . The company with head office in UK and a branch in Lagos Nigeria have setup a platform for Nigerian  shoppers that are interested in ordering goods, products and services online.

With the company's online platform www.mannastores.com , Nigerians can order for any products from UK online stores e.g.(Ebay.co.uk ,Amazon.co.uk, tmlewin.co.uk, ladiesbra.co.uk etc  or services ,online payments that require the use of Paypal,  visacard, mastercard , western union, wire transfer etc) and receive their orders anywhere in Nigeria within 2wks.

Services Offer By www.mannastores.com

• Buy and Shop from all UK online stores
• Online payments for services rendered
• Ebooks ,Software and subscription payments
• Online payments for subscription and membership fees
• Payments for Foreign tuition and accommodation fees
• Payments for foreign immigration fees
• Payments for UK cars and shipment to Lagos port and much more
• Clickbank shopping and payments - www.clickbank.com 
• Payment and shipping of cars from UK sellers to Nigeria e.g www.autotrader.co.uk 

For full details visit: www.mannastores.com , Email: admin@mannastores.com ,

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We Take Care Of Your Online Need-www.mannastores.com

Bond girl Michelle Yeoh deported from Burma over Aung San Suu Kyi role

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 Michelle Yeoh, the former James Bond girl, has been blacklisted and deported from Burma after playing the role of freed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a forthcoming film about her life.

Yeoh, who shot to international fame when she starred as a Chinese spy in the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies alongside Pierce Brosnan, was stopped at the airport in Burma's main city, Rangoon, and sent back on the first available flight. www.mannastores.com

Christine Lagarde Named First Woman Chief of International Monetary Fund

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde has been chosen to lead the International Monetary Fund. She will become the first female managing director of the global lending organization.

Lagarde's selection became all but assured when the Obama administration endorsed her earlier Tuesday. Hours later, the IMF's 24-member board voted to appoint her to the position. She had also won support from Europe, China and Russia. - www.mannastores.com

BIG BROTHER AMPLIFIED: Weza has a crush on Alex

 

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“I had a crush on you since Day 1″, said Weza to Alex. It didn’t come as much of a shock to Bumaye, because he has been told far too many times that he was talk of the Headschicks.
Upon her entry into the Tails House, Weza told Alex the girls in the Heads House played a truth or dare game where it was revealed that most of them had a crush on him and hated on Millicent for having been the first one to kiss him.
Millicent confirmed the factuality of Weza’s story and told Alex she has had to endure so much animosity for the incident she had with him, long after he had left the Heads House.

Weza’s timing for declaring her liking for Alex leaves a lot to be desired, as she has already spent two weeks in the same House as Alex but has not said a word; it had to take Millicent’s entrance to the Tails House for her to admit liking him. - www.mannastores.com

Judith Sephuma joins the Sax Appeal 3 roster with Kenny G and Mike Aremu

Judith Sephuma and Aremu

Judith Sephuma, South African gospel/spiritual jazz artist is set to return to Lagos to perform at this year’s edition of Sax Appeal. This would be her second time in Lagos as she thrilled guests at last year’s edition to a beautiful jazz session and intentionally saying “I love Sex Appeal” instead of “I love Sax Appeal”.
Sephuma is well known in South Africa for crying when playing the saxophone on several occasions.
She will feature at this year’s concert alongside multiple MOBO award winner Yolanda Brown, talented Nigerian artiste Waje, South Africa-based guitarist-performer Kunle Ayo and Grammy award winning Saxophonist Kenneth Gorelick (Kenny G) which would hold at the New Expo hall of Eko Hotels in Lagos on Sunday July 3, 2011. www.mannastores.com

Funmi Iyanda turns down being a presenter on CNN

She explains why “Surely, that would have taken my career backward. Why would I want to be a presenter on CNN when I make shows that CNN would happily commission and buy? I have been offered several shows to produce and host for a number of international platforms. Two are in development, both are continental and audacious. If CNN offered me my own Piers Morgan type of gig, then yes! You know what would be great? If I am able to do the same for a coalition of NTA, AIT and Channels. Right now the policies and economies that are against it are daunting but time will tell.”
The girl is sure going places - www.mannamart.com

“I feel cheated. I should have won”- Grace Ndam (Miss Lagos/MBGN ECOWAS)

Grace Ndam Sumuko was 3rd runner up at MBGN 2011 that held on Saturday evening, June 24.

Here's what she told reporters after pageant - “I feel cheated. That is how I feel. I was expecting more than what I got. Didn’t you watch the competition? Everyone knew I should have been the winner and someone who didn’t even answer her questions properly became the winner. I don’t understand it. I'm very hurt”

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Jezebel may have clowned D'Banj, but American blogger Sandra Rose had nice things to say...

 

Here's what Sandra Rose wrote on her blog: "Kanye West recently signed 2 Nigerian artists to his G.O.O.D. Music label. One of them is D’banj, who, according to Upscale Hype, attended the 2011 BET Awards styled in a pair of Christian Louboutin Mika Raja flats ($2,395) from the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. I would rather see a man dressed like D’banj than one dressed like those untamed beasts who roam the urban landscape with their pants hanging off their butts, like Lil Wayne and that ilk. We have to do better."

D'Banj's shoes is almost N400k? God, Nigerian artist are getting paid www.mannastores.com

Pictures From MBGN 2011 Pageant

For those who haven't seen the pics yet...enjoy...www.mannastores.com

The soldier that defied traffic law has been dismissed

You all remember the soldier that contravened traffic law by passing the lane designated for BRT buses and caused a showdown between soldiers and policemen at Obanikoro late last week? well, he's been dismissed by the Nigerian army, News Agency of Nigeria is reporting.

“The dismissal of this soldier will serve as a warning to others. Military personnel must be warned that their insubordination of civil law will attract punitive measures like dismissal.” General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Maj.–Gen. Kenneth Minimah said yesterday.

The dismissed officer is Sunday Ayodeji and he was a lance corporal. www.mannastores.com

Daughter Of INEC Commissioner in Rivers State kidnapped

The daughter of Mr. Aniedi Ikoiwak, who serves as the Independent National Electoral Commission resident commissioner in Rivers state, 11-year-old  Utibeabasi A. Ikoiwak has been kidnapped. She was kidnapped at the premises of Abundance Life Ministries church on Ikot Idon Road in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State On 19 June 2011. Her abductors have demanded a ransom of N100 million.

Ms. Utibe (pictured above) is a year 2 Junior Secondary School student and only daughter of her parents.
Kidnapping a child? This is so so wrong. Imagine the terror the poor dear will be going through. www.mannastores.com

Nigerian man stabs wife to death, then cuts her into pieces

Late Titilayo, with the man who killed her, her husband

 

I don't have the full story, but the sad news is all over Facebook. The man pictured above, Arowolo Akolade L, allegedly stabbed his wife to death and cut her into pieces on Saturday June 24, 2011.

Kolade, was claimed to be a born again Christian, and Titilayo had been married for two years and had a daughter. No one knows exactly what transpired the day he killed his wife, only, family and friends got worried when Titi didn't show up at work or contact anyone for days. The police were called in and when they got to the couple's home, they found Titi's dismembered body and a distraught Kolade there. He has since been arrested.
 
Friends say Titi had left Kolade sometime last year, after he beat her mercilessly, but went back to him, only to be killed. The late Titi was a staff on Skye Bank, Victoria Island. May her soul rest in peace...amen.www.mannastores.com

Governor Danjuma Goje Apologises To Boko Haram

Former Gombe State Governor Muhammad Danjuma Goje has apologised to the Jama’atu Ahliss-Sunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, popularly known as Boko Haram, for whatever wrong he might have done to the group during the outbreak of the Boko Haram crisis in the North East.

D'Banj, Wandy Cool and Don Jazzy KOKOCONCERT IN Londo

 

 

Ladies and gentlemen, MOHITS is still in the building
Lots of people have been asking us for the whereabouts of Wande Coal and even days ago it was reported that he had parted ways with Mohits but few hours later,himself and Don Jazzy came up on twitter and debunked the rumor.
Well  information from a reliable source is that he is currently working on new materials for his next album that will be released soon .

In other news, D banj signed a concert deal with Micheal Larry ,a London based promoter last week for Koko concert 2011 , that will take place on 29th August 2011 . The concert will feature all Mohits records artistes. 

• General Admission (Standing) £30.50 , Seated (Upstairs) £32.50 , Front Row Seated (Upstairs) £100 www.mannastores.com 
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Sound Sultan Out with New Single Title Kurukomaga

Music veteran Sound Sultan releases a new uptempo track called Kurukomaga. The fun song instructs you on a dance to ‘kurukomaga’ which means take it low and bring it back up. The second time father has me on this one.www.mannastores.com

2face Idibia & D’Banj win big at The 2011 BET Awards + Red Carpet Arrival Pictures

At last night’s BET Awards at LA’s Shrine Auditorium D’Banj & 2Face Idibia were both named joint winners of the award for Best International Act (African).

Just before the ceremony commenced the stars joining stars like Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Toni Braxton, Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige, Cee Lo Green & loads more stars on the red green carpet. Both of them looked good but I have to say D’Banj fully reprented in his Naija inspired classic look.

Another Nigerian who represented fully on the night was Tinie Tempah who took home the award for Best International (UK) Act. Naija always represent anywhere - www.mannastores.com

D’Banj, Tuface & Fally Ipupa at the BET Awards Ford Focus Social Media Lounge

In the run up to the BET Awards, the network & Ford Foucs held a social media event Get Focused: The Ford Focus Social Media Lounge yesterday in LA. It’s no news that our boys Tubaba and D’Banj are  nominated in the Best African Act category. And the two artistes were at the Media event along side the other nominees in the category (Teargas & Fally Ipupa). Where they kicked it with artistes like Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, Mario and loads more - www.mannastores.com

Banky W without his signature hat

You like? Remind me of LL COOL J - www.mannastores.com

Google clocks new record of 1 billion visitors a month

Internet search company Google became the first company to register one billion visitors to its website in a month, according to the data released by ComScore some days ago.

The unique visitors to the search giant have risen by 8.4 percent from 931 million million a year ago. Unique visitors to Microsoft's sites rose by 15 percent to 905 million, while visitors to Facebook rose by 30 percent to 714 million. Yahoo had 689 million unique visitors. www.mannastores.com

'True Blood' Season 4 Premiere "You Smell Like Dinner"

The promo for True Blood season 4, episode 2 "You Smell Like Dinner" has been released. In the trailer, fans get a hint about what they can expect on next week's new episode .www.mannastores.com

Kenny Rogers' former estate on sale for $20 million

Singer Kenny Rogers and his wife Wanda Miller

From one country man to another.
What was once country singer Kenny Rogers‘ palatial country estate in Athens, GA was sold in 2003 to Wes Adams, a wealthy rancher and real estate investor. Adams passed away in February and the over-the-top 973-acre estate, titled Beaver Dam Farms,  is on the market again for a hefty $20 million — a price that’s over 100 times more than current median Athens home prices.

Situated in the heart of Georgia, Rogers designed and built the estate to host his family and entertain celebrity friends, sparing absolutely nothing in constructing the mammoth property.www.mannastores.com

Lady Gaga Sued for Scamming Japan Earthquake Charity

 

From gay rights to disaster relief, Lady Gaga is always at the forefront of activism or charity outreach, but now, one law firm is crying false when it comes to Gaga's Japan earthquake relief efforts.

A Southfield, Michigan based law firm, 1-800-LAW-FIRM, recently filed a class action lawsuit against mother monster for pocketing a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her 'We Pray For Japan' wristbands, benefiting relief for Japan's March earthquake -- proceeds gathered from customers who assumed their money was going directly to Japan.www.mannamart.com

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Leather Jacket Goes for $1.8 Million at Auction

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Michael Jackson's iconic 'Thriller' jacket is up for auction.

Michael Jackson's iconic red and black leather jacket from his "Thriller" video sold for $1.8 million in an online auction.
Julien's Auctions, which oversaw the bidding, announced that Milton Verret of Austin, Texas, bought the jacket and plans to display it in the city's Dell Children's Hospital.www.mannastores.com

Columbo' star Peter Falk dead at 83

Legendary television actor Peter Falk, who was best known for his role as a squinty, rumpled detective in the hit series “Columbo,” has died at the age of 83.
Falk died Thursday night at his Beverly Hills home, according to a statement released by family friend Larry Larson.
A cause of death has not been released.
In 2008, his daughter Catherine Falk, said he had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Falk won four Emmys for his starring role in “Columbo,” a show on which he appeared in 69 episodes.

“Columbo” began its history in 1971 as part of the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie series, appearing every third week. “Columbo” became by far the most popular of the three mysteries, the others being “McCloud” and “McMillan and Wife.”www.mannastores.com

Missy Elliott says Graves' disease not so grave

 Rap star Missy Elliott on Friday insisted her battle with the thyroid malady Graves' disease has not sidelined her career, a day after it was revealed that she has the ailment.
"I was diagnosed with Graves' disease about three years ago, but it really hasn't slowed me down at all," Elliott said in a written statement.
Elliott, who gained fame in the 1990s and whose hit songs include "Get Ur Freak On" and "Work It," has won four Grammys but has not released an album since 2005's "The Cookbook." www.mannastores.com

BIG BROTHER AFRICA: Confidence Hold the highest record of Nude Appearance

Confidence who perform the most spectacular nude photo shoot that got many tongues wagging; a situation which got her into another hot argument with yet another housemate who felt Confidence should have acted as a role model to the younger ladies in the house.
see nude photos of  Confidence       www.mannastores.com

Nigerian Actress Yemisi Akande Dies In UK

Nigeria-UK actress, Yemisi Akande popularly known as Yemisi Eleto is dead.  The beautiful actress who is also niece to another prominent actor, Segun Remi (popularly known as Chief Karan)  died on Saturday 25 June 2011 in the UK. She was aged 39.
Yemisi,whose first appearance was in a Yoruba movie ‘ Omo Mummy’ is the CEO of Yemak films with office on Camberwell road. She left Nigeria for the US about 18 years ago but relocated to Britain in 2006. www.mannastores.com

30+ and employers. • Agonies of the unemployed, over-aged graduates

In many advertorials for employment, there is usually an age bar which always restricts job seekers nearing 30 from applying for jobs.  The reasons behind this and concludes that, aside the redefining of the middle class age, continual disruptions in school calendar make an applicant older than he should be at graduation.

Queen Latifah and wife Jeanette Jenkins

 Jeanette Jenkins and queen latifah

Jeanette Jenkins is the founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer fitness company. She is engaged to Queen Latifah. In September of last year, Latifah bought Jeannette a new car, a Range Rover she had delivered to surprise her at a restaurant where they were having lunch.

The two are said to be ‘planning an intimate ceremony with close family and friends.’ Latifah has said she would like to adopt a child, particular an American baby, and this may be the first step toward showing her commitment to Jeannette and to providing a stable home life.”www.mannastores.com

BET Awards 2011: Complete List Of Winners

The BET Awards were broadcasted live on Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles with performances by Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne and other top performers.
Here’s a complete BET Awards 2011 Winners List:

• Female R&B artist: Rihanna
• Male R&B artist: Chris Brown
• Female hip-hop artist: Nicki Minaj
• Male hip-hop artist: Kanye West
• Collaboration: Chris Brown, “Look At Me Now,” feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
• New artist: Wiz Khalifa
• Group: Diddy Dirty Money
• Young Stars award: (tie) Jaden Smith and Willow Smith
• Gospel: Mary Mary
• Centric award: Marsha Ambrosius
• Actress: Taraji P. Henson
• Actor: Idris Elba
• Movie: “For Colored Girls”
• Sportsman of the year: Michael Vick
• Sportswoman of the year: Serena Williams
• International act, UK: Tinie Tempah
• International act, Africa: (tie) 2Face Idibia and D’Banj
• Video director of the year: Chris Robinson
• Viewers’ choice: Chris Brown, “Look At Me Now”

Did any of the top choices surprise you? - www.mannastores.com

Patti Labelle, Steve Harvey 2011 BET Lifetime, Humanitarian Honorees

Winning an award is nice, but receiving an honor? Now that’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Just as Patti LaBelle and Steve Harvey, this year’s distinguished BET award honorees.www.mannastores.com

4 honors for Chris Brown at music-heavy BET Awards

There were more performances than awards during the 3 1/2-hour show at the Shrine Auditorium, where singer Chris Brown and rappers Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and DJ Khaled did double-duty, each taking the stage twice to perform.
Brown made a few extra trips to the stage as the night's big winner. The 21-year-old won four awards, adding momentum to a comeback that began with his Michael Jackson tribute at the BET Awards last year and continued with his album, "F.A.M.E."
Brown has been working to repair his image since he pleaded guilty to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.www.mannastores.com

D'Banj, Tuface at 2011 BET Pre-Awards Party in LA

2face, Fally, Tiwa Savage and D'Banj

Cecil Hammond, Fally Ipupa, Trey Songz and D'Banj

Pictures from the 2011 pre-BET awards party that took place in LA yesterday. More pics when you continue...www.mannastores.com

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz marry secretly

Daniel Craig, 43, and Rachel Weisz, 41, who have been dating since November after meeting on the set of a movie, have secretly tied the knot. Daniel's publicist confirmed the pair got married in a secret ceremony attended by just four people in New York State last Wednesday June 21.www.mannastores.com

Sound Sultan and wife welcome baby boy

Gifted artist, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan and his wife Farida welcomed their second child – a bouncing baby boy this (Sunday) morning. The baby was born in a Festac Town located hospital at exactly 11:45am (an hour after his wife went into labour). The artist confirms that both mother and child are doing great.

The bundle of joy that will be named in seven days arrives a year and eight months after the couple’s first child, named Zara. According to Sultan, “Zara is gradually getting a grip of what just happened”. Further commenting, a very excited Sultan says “God is great. The birth of my son is a sign of great blessings to come”. Big congrats to him and his wife. www.mannastores.com

Okonjo-Iweala , Alison-Madueke, 38 Others Make Ministerial List

Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is the South-east zonal nominee in the new cabinet to be constituted by President Goodluck Jonathan. In what can be described as a “semi-final” list awaiting final journey to the Senate on Monday, the final list drafted by the president’s selection committee contains 40 names.

The list the president will forward to the senate for screening when you continue...www.mannastores.com