Welcome to Cherry Fortune's Blog: April 2015

Thursday 30 April 2015

PDP will bounce back in 2019 – President Jonathan declares

Read the state House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared Thursday in Abuja that if members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) remain committed to the vision of its founding fathers and work very hard, the party will return to power at the Federal level in 2019. Speaking after receiving the report of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization at the Presidential Villa, President Jonathan said that the party already had all that it will require to win the 2019 elections, but needed to return to the drawing board to re-strategize for the future.

Since 48 year old Janet Jackson got married to her Qatar-based business magnate Wissam Al Manaso in 2012, it has become rare to see her in public, so you can imagine the amazement of seeing photos of her at Giorgio Armani's 40th Anniversary celebration at Nobu in Milan, Italy on Wednesday.

Some of the women and girls (with their kids) found by Nigerian troops at Sambisa Forest two days ago. More photos after the cut...

Well, not that they partied together but they were at the same party at the same time last night. They were both spotted at rapper Travis Scott's birthday party last night handling the same snake while party goers Tweeted confirmation. See that after the cut...

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Photo: Nigerian wins 2015 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Nigerian Lesley Nneka Arimah (above left) is winner of the 2015 Commonwealth Short Story Prize (African region) for her short story 'Light'. Congrats to her.

That's a hot body for a mother of two. Another pic after the cut..

Popular Gospel artist Solomon Lange will be getting married to his bride Florence this Saturday in Abuja and just released these lovely pre-wedding photos. Congrats to them. See more photos after the cut...

Andrew Chan is one of the 8 people executed in Indonesia two days ago. He was known as the Bali 9 ringleader. Before he was executed by a firing squad, Andrew wrote haunting letter to schoolchildren around the world where he revealed how he became addicted to drugs at age 15 and warns teens not to follow his footsteps. The letter was read out Chan himself from inside his Indonesian prison cell, as part of a documentary made available to schools. After introducing himself, the Australian said;

'Now the reason why I'm writing you this letter is to address you guys about the dangers of drugs and the effects it can have on you and also others. To tell you a little bit about my life story, I was once 15, 16 and it wasn't too long ago I was sitting in a class just like you guys.

Aww, see the way his niece is looking at him. So cute!

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This one na love in Shagamu o...Lol.

Mu’azu not asked to resign, PDP NWC not in dispute with Governors - PDP

There were reports in some dailies today that PDP Chairman Adamu Mu-Azu has been asked to resign and that he and other PDP National Working Committee members who attended a meeting yesterday were asked to go out by some governors before the official end of the meeting. PDP has released a statement denying there was a dispute or that Mu'azu was asked to resign. The statement below...

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is not in dispute with PDP Governors’ Forum or any other organ of the party.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Thursday said that the “NWC was never asked to resign by the forum of governors or any other organ of the party for that matter”

Ciara's fans known as C-squad have been attacking Future ever since Ciara stepped out with her new man, NFL player Russell Wilson. They think Russell is an upgrade. Yesterday, Future sent a cryptic tweet seemingly aimed at Ciara, Russell and her fans, saying he wished he cared. When the trolls won't leave him alone, Future let them know he was only amused by their antics and nothing else. See the tweets after the cut...

President Zuma of South Africa has reportedly put a call across to President Jonathan to express his sadness over the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He appealed to President Jonathan not to allow the incident affect the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Reports of the phone call is contained in a statement released by the office of the South African president today April 30th. The statement in part below

“The two Presidents reaffirmed the warm and cordial relations between South Africa and Nigeria and pledged that the two countries will continue to work together for the good of their peoples and the continent as a whole. President Jonathan expressed his support for the efforts of South Africa to arrest the attacks on foreign nationals and to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, including foreign nationals and those from the African continent in particular, who bore the brunt of the attacks earlier this month (April).”

Chike Ike shows off body in work-out gear as she announces she's renewed her contract with Bullet energy drink

Star actress Chika Ike who recently premiered her reality TV Show 'African Diva' reality TV show announced on her instagram page this morning that her contract with bullet energy drink as the brand ambassador has been renewed for 2 years. Congrats to her as she smiles to the bank.

Above is a photo of some of the girls recently rescued by Nigerian troops from Sambisa Forest. Meanwhile Spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade, says identity of the rescued females is still unknown. He said this while addressing newsmen in Abuja today

"Additional number of persons are still being recovered from the forest. Until such comprehensive profiling is done, nobody can confirm whether they are among the Chibok girls or not. Whoever they may be, the important thing is that Nigerians held captive under very severe and inhuman condition have been freed by our gallant troops.

10 men who were involved in the assassination attempt on teenage education activist & Nobel Peace Prize Laurette, Malala Yousafzai in 2012, have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, by a Pakistani High Court today April 30th. Life imprisonment in Pakistan is 25 years.

Although none of the men who directly carried out the attack were arraigned and sentenced today, the 10 men sentenced played a role in the attack .

"They certainly had a role in the planning and execution of the assassination attempt on Malala," said a police official in Swat who declined to be identified as he was not authorized to speak to the media.

Police believe the gunman who shot Malala escaped across the border into Afghanistan.

Charly Boy prepared to ride his bike from Abuja to China if...

Oya, Buhari please make it happen! Lol. It's possible! :-)

New study shows Nigerian women lead pack of female entrepreneurs in the world

A study by the Gates Foundation and the Clinton Foundation shows that Nigerian women lead the pack of female entrepreneurs in the world. Above is a graph drawn by researchers to show countries with highest number of female entrepreneurs in the world. Go Nigerian women!

Treats for your skin @Laserderm Clinics

Did you know the average skincare product provides less than 5% penetration? A skin care product should have a good delivery system with penetration to repair, model and preserve skin.

Are you aware of your blemishes, dull skin, aging skin with lines and wrinkles, large pores, acne and other facial imperfections?

Are you embarrassed about facial or chest hair? Have you developed shaving bumps? Worried what your new suitor will think?

The 4-months old baby, Sonit Awal, who was rescued yesterday April 29th from the rubble of the Nepal earthquake after being trapped for 22 hours pictured right looking fresh and healthy in new photos released today. God is great! More photos after the cut...

Lagos state government says in the last one year it has shut down 24 religious buildings in the state following complaints of noise pollution they produce in areas where they are situated as well as their non adherence to the state guidelines on noise pollution.

Lagos state Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello pictured left above disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja yesterday April 29th

“We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated. We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”he said

South African women narrate discrimination they face for marrying Nigerian men

South African women married to Nigerian men have narrated the discrimination they face for marrying men outside their country. Seeing the disaffection their kinsmen show them after finding love in the hands of Nigerian men, the women decided to form an association, the United Nigerian Wives in South Africa (UNWISA) club about two years ago where they give support and succor to each other.

Comedian, Talk Show host and TV producer Teju Babyface's wife, Tobi Oyelakin, was on her way to the mainland at about 8pm last night when her car was attacked by hoodlums on Eko Bridge. She was in the car with her driver and 3 other girls in the back seat and were approaching the National Theater area of the Eko bridge when they encountered some traffic.

They had barely come to a stop when 4 boys leaped out of the shadows and knocked on the windows with torch lights and asked them to roll down the windows. They were still trying to come to terms with rising levels of panic when the hoodlums shattered the rear windows on both sides of the car and proceeded to rough-handle the ladies in the back seat and collect all valuables. Continue...

You know, Nigeria has a big problem. This problem – scammers. Scammers operate in almost every sphere of society - of course, they can’t bypass the Internet. Large marketplaces in Nigeria attract scammers most of all, because there are real people with real money. JiJi.ng, unfortunately, is not exception. Some people try to use JiJi with their selfish illegal purposes.

11 year old Marvelous Adekunle is missing! According to his family, he left his home at Matanmi Street Onipanu, Lagos at about 6:30am yesterday morning 29th April and never returned. Please if you see him, kindly call any of these numbers 08058568894, 08029886720,07086339434 or report to the nearest police station.

160 more rescued from Sambisa Forest

According to AFP, the Nigerian Army says it has rescued about 160 more hostages from Sambisa Forest.

"We are still trying to compute the actual number of those rescued. But tentatively there are about 60 women of various ages and around 100 children," Army spokesman Sani Usman told AFP.

He also said one woman was killed in the fighting and eight other rescued hostages were injured. A soldier was also killed and four others wounded.

Nepal Earthquake: Teenager pulled from rubble after 5 days (photos)

15 year old Pemba was pulled out alive after five days under the rubble. He was in a guest house that collapsed during the earthquake in Nepal. He said he drank water dripping from wet clothes to survive and prayed for people to find him. There were still people shouting from under the rubble where Pemba was found but rescue workers have not been able to get to them. See another pic after the cut...

Friends and families of Adaora Ukoh, Nollywood’s big, bold and beautiful actress hosted the pretty screen talent to an evening of dinner and jazz at the Rooftop Bar Hotel 'De Kajola' Lagos. The evening saw the gathering of Adaora’s high profile friends and colleagues. See the pics after the cut

Bisola Ojikutu (pictured above), popularly known as Bizzyaski among Nigerian celebrities and other top clients, who have enjoyed his beauty services and products over the years, is a multiple award-winning, internationally certified celebrity beautician from one of California's most popular beauty academies.

This young dude, who is undeniably a genius in the game is the CEO of Bizzyaski Studios, Africa's most celebrated tattoo studios.

When did she grow Khloe K's butt?

Fellow Nigerian slaves: CBN has again decided to limit our freedom to our hard earned money

Lol. This one affects me o. From $150k a year to $50k year - that's all you can spend now when you travel abroad. Dr Peregrino Brimah of Ends.ng says it's not right. Read his article below...

Dear fellow Nigerian masses,
In response to the spate of governing cabal looting billions of dollars and laundering this via private jets to South Africa and beyond, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governed by Godwin Emefiele has again decided that we the people must be punished and deprived of all rights to receive and send our hard earned personal little money for the little business and living necessities we manage.

Eya! How sweet!

293 rescued females undergo HIV and pregnancy test

The Nigerian military has moved the 293 females they rescued two days ago from Sambisa Forest to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where they are to undergo series of test including HIV and pregnancy test. According to a military source who spoke to Punch, 7 of the girls rescued had gunshot wounds and are being treated at the hospital. The 200 girls rescued are of between ages 13 and 18 years.

Photos: List of all migrants who died in the Mediterranean..

List of all migrants who died in the Mediterranean laid down on the floor of the European Parliament yesterday. See another photo after the cut...

Looking for discount beauty and makeup products? Do you want to learn the art of makeup? Do you need free make-over? Then visit the first ever Anambra Beauty and Makeup Fair being organised by the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) holding at the prestigious Best Western Meloch Hotel, Ifite road, Awka on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 9am.

The Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has sacked the Director of finance of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Tochukwu Bede Uchendu, over allegations of irregularities associated with his appointment into office as well as granting unapproved waivers worth N1 billion.

Mr Uchendu's sack was effected following a petition by the Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) dated March 23rd and addressed to the office of the Head of Service.

A Federal high court sitting in Benin city, Edo state convicted Michael Igbinedion, the younger brother of former Edo state governor, Lucky Igbinedion and one Charles Eboigbodin over a N25bn money laundering scam yesterday April 29th.

The duo and their firms: Gava Corporation Limited; Romrig Nigeria Limited; PML Securities Company Limited and PML Nigeria Limited, were dragged before the court by EFCC over an 81-count charge of alleged money laundering, misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.

Justin Bieber got in hot water yesterday while in Rome to shoot "Zoolander 2. He is wanted in Argentina in connection to not showing up to face charges that he allegedly got his bodyguards to beat up an Argentine photographer in 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Several police officers were rumored to have showed up outside his hotel in Rome, fortunately for him, no arrest was made. Bieber is said to be on an Interpol list because of the outstanding warrant in Argentina in 2013.

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My husband used to complain that after four kids I no longer take care of myself but I explained that it was because of the beautiful children I bore him - anyway he was adamant that his friend's wife has four kids too and yet she looks trim and sexy. I felt bitter but lowered my pride to ask her what it was and she showed me a bottle of T5 Fat burner pills.

Members of the Chibok community in Borno State have not yet seen any of their 219 schoolgirls abducted over a year ago by Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast of the much beleaguered state.

However, they insist that they have high hopes that their missing daughters would soon walk home. Tuesday’s rescue of 200 girls and 93 women that was announced by the authorities has raised their hopes that things might soon turn around for good for them, and their daughters would eventually be rescued.

While Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett are putting his reported affair behind him, the reality star's fans are apparently not doing the same.

The transgender female who had a relationship with Hank Baskett is filing a police report, claiming she was attacked in a gay bar by Kendra Wilkinson fans who were out for revenge.

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, yesterday withdrew the suit against the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the state House of Assembly from impeaching him and his Deputy, Kolapo Olusola.

In the suit, the plaintiffs, including speaker of the House of Assembly which is occupied by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional Speaker, Olugbemi Joseph Dele; Ekiti State House of Assembly, Fayose and Olusola through their counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), had approached the court seeking to stop impeachment moves against the governor. The suit however had already been struck out by Justice Ahmed Mohammed.