Welcome to Cherry Fortune's Blog: October 2015

Friday 16 October 2015

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their children feature in Vogue Nov. issue

Actress Angelina Jolie, her husband Brad Pitt and their children featured in the November issue of Vogue magazine ..more photos after the cut..

The Ebonyi state government today donated two trailer loads of rice to Nigerian troops. The bags of rice was presented by Deputy Governor, Barrister Kelechi Igwe at the Defence Headquarters Abuja today October 16th. More photos after the cut...

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has fixed Monday October 19th as the date to decide on whether the 13 count charges of false asset declaration preferred against Senate President Bukola Saraki before the Code of Conduct Tribunal will be quashed or not.

Justice Moore Adumein of the Court of Appeal panel today adjourned for judgment after hearing the appeal filed by the senate president to challenge the jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to hear the charges.

Military pilot who died in Yola plane crash buried (photos)

Late Fight Lieutenant Ebitimi Owei who died in the Nigerian Airforce fighter jet crash which occurred in Yola, Adamawa state on Saturday October 10th, was laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja today October 16th.

The Wife of The President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari and VP's wife Dolapo Osinbajo were spotted at a Joint Session of The African Women's Forum on Extremism and Radicalization in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a well known fact that H.E. Mrs. Buhari is from the North-East of Nigeria - the forefront of the insurgency crisis. Attending this forum in Geneva shows one of the ways Mrs. Buhari is also seeking strategic solution to the insurgency crisis in her own capacity. See more photos after the cut...

As part of efforts to plug the leadership and management gaps in Nigeria’s health sector, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PHN), Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), alongside Cambridge University, Duke University, Lagos Business School, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and EpiAFRIC, launched the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) which aims to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders that will excel in governance, management and quality healthcare service provision.

As he shared on Facebook...

LA Reid explains why they're yet to bail out their artist, Bobby Shmurda

Rapper Bobby Shmurda has been in prison since December 2014 after failing to post $2 million bail on multiple drug and gun charges. LA Reid, who is the CEO of Epic records where Bobby was signed to before his travails, explains why they haven't bailed out their artist.

Asked about criticism for leaving Bobby locked up LA Reid tells Rap Radar,

“…It’s not the industry that it once was. We seriously don’t make the money we used to make. That’s a fact of life, right? “Bobby Shmurda is not the same as Snoop Dogg and Murder Was The Case, who’s coming off The Chronic and his first album. It’s a different era, ya know? And, we’re a publicly held corporation. We just aren’t in the same position we were in back in those days. So, it’s a different day.”

I was an Internally Displaced Person - SGF says

Speaking at the ongoing Nigeria Economic Summit currently holding in Abuja today, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Babachir David Lawal talked about how he became an internally displaced person after Boko haram members attacked his village. He said

"Five local governments in the northern senatorial district (of Adamawa) were completely taken over by insurgents. Two local governments in the central senatorial district, mine and the next one on its way to Yola were completely taken over by insurgents. My house was the headquarters of one of the Amir or whatever they call themselves. So, for six months, I was an internally displaced person.

Some people are criticizing him for dressing like this to see a traditional ruler. Is there anything wrong with it?

Graphic: Tattoo-crazy man cuts off ears because he wants to look like his pet parrot

Ted Richards is so obsessed with his pet parrots Ellie, Teaka, Timneh, Jake and Bubi that he's had his face tattooed with their colourful feathers. The 56-year-old former factory worker who already has 110 tattoos, went further by removing his ears in an extreme act of mutilation made famous by artist Van Gough. Ted gave his severed ears to a mate who he believes "will appreciate them".

Two men accused of beating a gay couple on a Philadelphia street last year must stay out of downtown under a plea agreement that spares them prison time.
Philip Williams and Kevin Harrigan apologized as they pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated assault and conspiracy charges. The 24-year-old Williams and 26-year-old Harrigan say the attack wasn't motivated by the couple's sexual orientation.

Cynthia Morgan shared a photo where she posed 'smoking' while holding a toddler. (She cig doesn't look lit though) Carolyn Danjuma saw the photo and didn't like it. She thought it was inappropriate and had this to say:

It takes a child 5 years to fully grow perfectly... This is absolutely wrong... I always mind my biz but this baffles me ... When wiz kalifa did a similar thing with his own son he was called to order by child support and he apologised.. Chris brown can't get into Australia because of what he did to Rihanna.. Pls how is it ok to smoke In front of a child who is barely 2 yrs old.. Like seriously ... A lot of kids are dying from VSD and ASD...

In a bid for gender equality, Sweden opened its first rape center specifically for male victims Thursday, Metro reported. The clinic opened at Södersjukhuset, one of the largest hospitals in Stockholm. The new clinic is understood to be the first emergency department devoted solely to male rape victims.

The Kardashians have suspended all activity on their paid-for apps while they focus on the recovery of Lamar Odom. Khloe, Kim, Kendall, Kylie and Kourtney posted identical statements on Thursday night, explaining their lack of activity to fans.
The family normally are constant users of their apps - which cost $2.99 each a month - posting exclusive pictures, blog postings, jokey videos and musings on their lives.

In an article titled 'Clark, the Father, Jonathan, the Son,' former presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati criticized former PDP chieftain Edwin Clark for the remarks he made about Jonathan. Read below

I have tried delaying the writing of this piece in the honest expectation that someone probably misquoted Chief E.K. Clark, when he reportedly publicly disowned former President Goodluck Jonathan. I had hoped that our dear father, E.K. Clark, would issue a counter statement and say the usual things politicians say: “they quoted me out of context!” “Jonathan is my son”.

Footballer Mikel and girlfriend Olga Diyachenko shared this adorable photo of them with their newborn twins as they turned one month old yesterday!

The honeymoon appears to be over for Bow Wow and Erica Mena

They got engaged last year and were supposed to marry April this year but after Bow Wow slammed Erica Mena for revealing details about the loss of their unborn child, calling her an attention seeker - things became sour for the couple. And yesterday, after months of speculation about their engagement, Erica posted a break-up post about her bad habit of falling in love with a person's potential.

The British Council hosted the cast and crew of the much-talked about film ‘Fifty’ to a pre-Premiere cocktail in London yesterday as part of build-up to this Saturday’s BFI London Premiere. Mo Abudu, Ireti Doyle, Dakore Egbuson, Omoni Oboli, DJ Abass were present and there was a surprise birthday cake presented to Dakore Egbuson-Akande as it was her birthday. More pics after the cut...

A twitter user by the name Emlanis yesterday brought to Davido's attention the condition of this little boy pictured above. According to the twitter user, the boy has resorted to hawking since his parents cant afford to send him to school. Davido was moved by his story and asked that the boy be found, promising that he will make sure he gets his education. How nice of him.

Press statement from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai

The next few days will be crucial to Op Lafiya Dole. It is also crucial to our country Nigeria. Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened. The Nigerian Army and indeed the military as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged. Our ability to stand and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country. We cannot afford to lose the fight.

Africa's Queen Of Live Music Omawumi is a true lady of class with substance. The Diva has recently been dropping hints that's she has is currently working on her next Album via her Instagram handle with harsh tag #JourneyToTheAlbum.

She's so adorable! See more photos after the cut...

Catering equipment(s) abandoned at the 'Air Side' close to the runway meant for local flights at MMIA in Lagos. Is this good? :-). Can FAAN do something about it? See an up close pic after the cut

In the last few months, the Access Bank W initiative has been calling on everyone to nominate a woman who deserves to be recognized and celebrated for her positive contribution tothe society as their W woman of the year. They also called for 100 women of power who have helped shaped our country and history.

CNN hosts on Thursday, discussed the sad story of former NBA player Lamar Odom, who overdosed on drugs in a Nevada brothel and is now in critical condition. However, when they were supposed to show Lamar's photo during their discussion, they showed LaMarcus Aldridge's photo instead of Lamar's. lol. People noticed the error and took to twitter to make fun of CNN.

The actress and mother of one shared this photo and wrote "FridayFacts. There's only one success: To be able to spend your life in your own way and on your own terms. #BongHouseHeadquaters #keepyourvisioninfrontofyou #womenempowerment"

22 killed after 4 female suicide bombers attack Maiduguri this morning

No fewer than 22 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after 4 female suicide bombers attacked Umari village in Maiduguri town, Borno state this morning. This comes barely 12 hours after two male suicide bombers attacked a mosque in Molai community killing no fewer than 30 Muslim faithfuls who had gone to the mosque to pray.

Reggae star, Majek Fashek appears to be doing well, as he looked fresh and healthy while performing at Felabration recently. He has been in an Abuja based Rehab for a while. More photos after the cut...

They are Shannon and Shannade Clermont and they are known as the Clermonttwins based in NYC. They are a mix of Jamaican, Indian, Chinese, and Haitian and are models. See their photos after the cut...18+

People responsibly queuing up at a bar in London. Can't say the same for Nigeria. If some Nigerians were even present in such bar, there would be no line. Lol.

Cynthia Morgan replies Caroline Danjuma, says 'the only Danjuma I know is Daisy, who are you again?'

Earlier today, Caroline Danjuma called out singer Cynthia Morgan for taking a photo of herself carrying a child with a ciga in her mouth for her song cover art... Cynthia has now replied Caroline. Her reply after the cut...

Email from some Corpers in the state

Here's what happening. Majority of the Corpers using a bank in Osun State have not been payed their monthly allowance, which is supposed to have been paid early this month. According to some corpers who went to make enquiries at the bank, they said the issue is from NYSC. While those that complained to NYSC said it's reportedly from the Federal Government. Worthy to note is that Osun State does not pay state allowance to corpers like other states. It's always delayed until they finish service. Then they get paid for just few months.

Dare To Dream Talent Hunt/Reality show 2015 has commenced it's nationwide auditions. This Nollywood revolution movement kicked off its zonal auditions in Cross rivers state, Calabar at the Lakeside hotel, Tinapa resort, Calabar on the 7th & 8th October, 2015. With an appearance on the Cross river broadcasting commission breakfast show to announce it's arrival, the next day on the 7th kicked off auditions.

The disturbing CCTV clip shows the unidentified man walking around Leeds city centre shortly before he found his 24-year-old female victim at around 5am on Friday, August 14. Police believe he was looking for someone to attack when he targeted the young woman. The victim was on her way to get a taxi home after a night out when she was approached by the man in the Kirkgate area of the city. He spoke to her and walked alongside her before he picked her up (pictured) and carried her to the scene of the attack: Grain photo of the attacker after the cut...in case anybody recognizes him...

Photo from PDP's NEC meeting in Abuja yesterday Oct. 15th. See anything wrong with the photo?

39 killed in Maiduguri multiple bomb blast - NEMA

Figures of the death toll from the multiple bomb blast in Maiduguri yesterday night and this morning.

RenMoney Opens New Retail Branch in Lagos Island

RenMoney MFB Limitedhas officially opened its new retail brand location in Lagosin CSS Bookshop House on Broad Street. The branch is intended to be more accessible and to better serveRenMoney’s fast-growing customer base.

Opening the branch, founder and lead investor of RenMoney, Stephen Jennings reaffirmed the company’s vision for consumer finance in Nigeria “There is massive opportunity in Nigeria, and this branch opening is testament to RenMoney’s commitment to developing the Nigerian consumer finance market further” he said.

Comedian/rapper White Nigerian, known for rapping in pidgin English and Hausa and his wife just released their baby Maya's 1 year old birthday photo shoot. She's adorable. More photos after the cut..

According to Dumisani Washington, a Nigerian named Sam Ono (pictured above in hospital) was attacked and stabbed by Arab terrorists in Israel

Thursday 8 October 2015

We got everyone singing and dancing to Yudala Yudala Yudala

It has been a total frenzy from the moment the explosive Yudala song by Iyanya dropped in the Nigerian music industry. To celebrate the launch of the Yudala website on the 31 of August 2015, the Social team decided to go on a quest to find the Yudala champion with the ‘Yu Sing Yu Dabce’ Competition, which required participants to send in a creative 15-second video in tune with the Yudala song, using the hashtags ‘#YUDance’ or ‘#YUSing’.

Are you a prosdidude and interested in seeing Justin Bieber in all his glory, uncensored? Go here fast before they remove it. But please you have to be 18+ to look. *wink*

Photos: Buhari meets with UK's Chief of Defence Staff

President Buhari today met with UK's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen SIr Nicholas Houghton and his delegation in State house. In attendance at the meeting were the National Security Adviser, Rtd Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno, British High Commissioner H.E. Mr Paul Akwright, Perm. Sec. Ministry of Defence Aliyu Ismaila and Chief of Staff Abba Kyari. More photos after the cut...

This is the burial ceremony of two soldiers killed during a gun battle with Boko Haram recently. May their soul rest in peace Amen.

Man goes ham on his absent father who tried to reach out to him on FB

A dead beat absent father left a comment on his son's Facebook page and the 20 year-old man went ham on his dad - asking his father for a fade. See the rest after the cut...

K2O Entertainment is thrilled to announce the release of the latest single from Hotyce, “Alhaji” ft Ceeza produced by Emmeno. “Alhaji” is a blend of Afrobeat and Hip hop, which will definitely make your body shake. His first single “Kilofoshi” was a Hip hop which rocked the airwaves from clubs in the UK, US, Nigeria all over Africa.