Welcome to Cherry Fortune's Blog: November 2015

Friday, 6 November 2015

New photos of BBA rep Geraldine Iheme and her twin sister

So identical. Pretty ladies. Another photo after the cut...

With his inspiration coming from the great Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Malique (real names Oluwasegun Malik Gbadamosi) is a young, talented and energetic artist who hails from the largest city in West Africa, Ibadan. Malique can be referred to as a newbie in the Nigerian music industry but his delivery of lyrics and sound gets him in the pack of the new artists set for the takeover in the industry.

Massachusetts State Police shared this photo on Facebook on November 4, showing how a woman escaped injury when a wooden post flew through her windshield. The post reads:

This morning, just after 11:00 a.m., a 67-year-old woman from Holyoke was traveling north on Interstate 91 in Springfield when a 4x4 wood post came through her windshield. The wood post is believed to have fallen off off of another vehicle.

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, paid a courtesy visit to the founder of Adoration Ministry in Enuhu, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka in Enugu state yesterday. Mrs Buhari was in the state for another edition of her women health initiative project tagged which held at the Queens school Enugu. She was received by the Enugu state first lady, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi and other dignitaries.

Zamar Entertainment presents the highly anticipated single & video, Overcomer from the Wellu Wellu Master and Glo Ambassador, Sammie Okposo featuring Top Nigerian/UK artists & comedians namely Nikki Laoye, MC Abbey, EmmahOhMaGod, Henrisoul, Karl Nova and Shabach.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is tired of comparisons with Barcelona rival Lionel Messi and understands why some people must dislike his personality or the ways he sees football. Speaking ahead of the release of his personal film "Ronaldo", the FIFA World Player of the Year told Reuters TV that he is "not a fake person."

"I have my style, he has his style, his own style," he said of Messi, his greatest rival. "We have to respect that people compare all the time. And it is normal, we are compared since we are babies, I don´t mean me and Messi but all the persons in school. Who is more clever, who is more fast, it´s normal, it´s part of the life.

Following the successful outing of the Young CEO’s Business Summit held in Dubai United Arab Emirates, Accra-Ghana and most recently in Lagos Nigeria, the organizers of the event have announced their intention to hold yet another awe-inspiring event on 14th of November, 2015 at the Imperial College, London to wrap up its objective program for the year.

Trey Songz to perform at Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged

Flytime Promotions and Rhythm 93.7 present Nigeria's #1 concert, Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged 2015 featuring Multi Award winning artist Trey Songz! This year, Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged is hosted by Basketmouth and Bovi and will feature high voltage performances by Nigeria's finest musicians and comedians.

R&B singer August Alsina has been putting his family on blast for some time now. Last week he accused them of turning against him and yesterday morning he told the Breakfast Club that he didn't have a family and was suffering from depression. His mum took to instagram to respond to his claims

Photos: Migrants from Nigeria, Ghana and Niger rescued from the Mediteranean sea

110 African migrants from Nigeria, Ghana and Niger, including 25 women and 19 children, were rescued from a rubber boat yesterday, November 5, by MSF Sea team. According to MSF Sea, they have been transferred for a trip to Italy.

Listen to this hilarious convo between the pastor who sucks women's breast & the radio presenter

Yesterday I posted a story about a Nigerian Kenyan-based pastor, named Pastor Chijioke of Breasts and Honey New International Church who sucks breasts of ladies in his church to 'heal them'. He was put on blast by a radio presenter who called him using a fake name to get him to talk. The convo is hilarious. Listen to it...

Photos of a 13 month old baby girl who survived South Sudan plane crash

13 month old Nyalou Thong is the 2nd person that survived the Australian cargo plane that crashed in White Nile river near Jabu International Airport, South Sudan on Wednesday Nov. 4th. Nyalou lost her mother and sister who she was traveling with. She and a middle aged man who held on to her during the crash are the only survivors of the crash. 39 people perished in the crash. Nyalou suffered a broken leg and is currently in a hospital where she is receiving treatment. More pics after the cut..

The baby was dumped at a filing station in Samja, Katsina state. Photo Credit: Aishat Alubankudi

Photos: Lady who picked up a destitute to rehabilitate him in Lagos gives an update

Remember the young lady, Olorunfunmi Adebajo who shared the story of how she picked up a destitute named Gbolahan, in the Ire-Akari area in Lagos state? Well she has given an update about her journey to rehabilitating her...Read what she shared on Facebook after the cut..

Kenyans and Zimbabweans had a twitter fight two days go after a Kenyan news outlet, The Spectator, published a false article saying that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe made a defamatory comment about Kenyans. The report has now been discredited. Spectator quoted Mugabe as saying

"Those people of East Africa shock me with their wizardry in stealing. Sometimes I tend to believe that stealing is in every Kenyan's blood….You can even think that there is a subject in their universities called Bachelor of Stealing".

Kenyans didn't find the comment funny and came for Zimbabweans on Twitter. It's hilarious...

Wonders shall never cease! Seems like a lot of people are enjoying the fact Chelsea coach José Mourinho is going through the worst phase of his career. See what they did...lol

Yemi Alade shines in Ejiro Amos Tafiri crop off shoulder Cape for collection launch

Feeding off the Capes and Sticks dress code, Yemi Alade dazzled in an electric blue crop off shoulder cape and loose pants for the launch of her debut collection on Bland2Glam.com.ng. She was styled by Jane Michael, hair by Bernard with make up by Ife Pinkies.

The comedian who started by appreciating all the soldiers who are working for the good of Nigeria, ended by coming hard on those who are working against the good of Nigeria. He wrote

"God will bless all who put their lives on the line for us. Their families will know no sorrow. The grieving ones will be consoled. Their utmost desires in life will be fulfilled. Their children shall reap the rewards of their fathers' and mothers' sacrifices. We all join or voices to pray for their protection, provision and success at all battle fronts. Their pensions will not be stolen. Anyone who had had a hand in putting them in front of the enemies without adequate weapons and logistics will not know what diseases plague them.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema received the backing of his club on Thursday, just hours after being charged in connection with a sex tape extortion case. The 27-year-old was released by French prosecutors on Thursday after a blackmail case involving a sex tape featuring fellow French international Mathieu Valbuena was brought to the fore.

Despite the player pictured training alone, Real Madrid's president leapt to the defence of the French international.

The acting legend looks like a 30 year old in the left pic, abi?

Photos: See how a truck helped another truck from falling in Lagos

This happened at the Ijora axis of Lagos state this morning...

Katanki Kekana,48, of Garafiri village, SA, was today sentenced to 20 years in prison for November 2014 rape of a 7 year-old boy. Source: SA Police Service

Nigerian pharmacist Seun Omobo emerges first black chairperson of the FIP-YPG

A young Nigerian pharmacist, Seun Omobo, has won a keenly contested election to emerge chairperson of the International Pharmaceutical Federation–Young Pharmacists’ Group (FIP-YPG), making history as the first African to occupy the position.

Lewis Hamilton turned heads once again as he arrived at a New York charity ball in a £1million car. The F1 world champion, thought to be the richest in his sport, has splashed out on the rare LaFerrari vehicle, and was filmed arriving at the 'Keep A Child Alive' Black Ball in New York on Thursday night. The LaFerrari, which costs a staggering £1million was launched in 2013 with only 499 of the cars made ahead of its launch. It boasts a top speed of 220mph - reaching an incredible 60mph in under three seconds.

Russian special forces have prevented an ISIS terror attack in the south of Russia after uncovering a huge bomb hidden in plastic casks on the side of the road. The terror attack was scheduled to take place in the village of Kantyshevo in south-western Russia's Republic of Ingushetia. Russian security services said the bomb contained 3.5 tonnes of explosives.

The Entertainment Network (T.E.N.) is delighted to announce that its feature film debut, “Road To Yesterday” starring Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuerho has been selected as this year’s Closing Night Film at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

Road to Yesterday is an epic love story which trails a couple desperate to mend a broken marriage on a road trip to a relative's funeral. However, the journey itself throws up secrets from a distant past, imperiling a lot more than just the marriage.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a suit by Senate President Bukola Saraki, trying to stop his arrest, prosecution and trial at the Code of Conduct tribunal in Abuja. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Buba held that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the application. Saraki is standing trial for alleged false asset declaration while he was governor of Kwara state.

Photo speaks: Adorable photo of Joseph Yobo and his second son

How adorable!

Oando Marketing PLC introduces its synthetic lubricant, Oleum Syn

Oando Marketing Plc., Nigeria's largest Oil retailer has expanded its range of lubricant products with the introduction of its Synthetic lubricant, Oleum SYN. Oleum SYN is an Ultra-High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil formulated with ultimate cleansing technology and designed for the most advanced modern petrol engines, including Turbo charges engines.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar joined President Buhari for today's Jumat prayers at the state house. Another photo after the cut...

Police have arrested the United Nations Environment Programme employee accused of battering his ex-wife. Alphonse Kambu was arrested at Garden Estate in Kasarani , around 9.30am on Wednesday, November 4, police boss Robinson Mboloi said.

President Buhari received Board of Directors of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc led by Director and Leader of delegation Mr Mutiu Sunmonu at the State house today Nov 6th. Continue to see more photos..

4 members of a family lost their lives today in a fatal accident along the Abakwa, Buruku local government area of Benue state. The accident involved an 18-seater commercial bus that collided with a motorcycle carrying the deceased persons which comprised of a man, his wife and two brothers. They all died on the spot, while a few passengers in the bus, including the driver, sustained serious injuries. The deceased were returning from the burial of a family member when they met their untimely death. See the graphic photos after the cut...

Rapper and music executive, Lanre Dabiri aka eLDee The Don and his beautiful wife Dolapo are celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary today November 6th. Happy anniversary to them.

Did Rihanna cancel Victoria's Secret performance because Jourdon Dunn was replaced by Kendall Jenner?

Earlier this week, Rihanna dropped out of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show just days before she was due to perform and there are reports that she did in support of model Jourdan Dunn. In a now-deleted tweet Jourdan wrote, "Feeling so much better about not doing BS...sorry I mean VS now that Rihanna isn't doing it also."

Pro-Biafran protesters have blocked the Niger bridge linking Anambra and Delta state as they protest the continuous detention of their leader and the director of Radio Biafra Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was arrested on October 19th by the Federal government. More photos after the cut...

The South African actress and TV presenter shared the steamy photo on Instagram. The photo shows her sitting on her boyfriend rapper Casper Nyovest's shoulders. She captioned the photo: "He is quite strong! #Baecation #TimesOfOurLives"...

The mothers’ summit has gone around many cities both in Nigeria and abroad and now Lagos is set to experience the power of God move as all mothers & mothers in waiting assemble in the Marquee at the National Stadium to intercede on behalf of their children. If other experiences in life have not humbled us and shown us how dependent we are on God, then parenting a child will.

Orijin your bittersweet alcoholic blend with the extracts of African herbs and fruits. In the spirit of independence, we acknowledge some of the greatest civilizations that have ever been seen in Africa. The Benin Bronzes are a group of more than a thousand commemorative metal plaques that decorated the royal palace of the Benin Kingdom in modern-day Nigeria.

An irate photographer has taken a shot at trigger happy guests who wield their smartphones at weddings, taking ‘crap’ pictures and ‘ruining’ official photographs. Thomas Stewart, from NSW, wrote a long rant on his Facebook page, accusing wedding guests of being too eager to flash their iPhones and iPads instead of enjoying the moment.

Halle Berry filed for divorce from her third husband French actor Olivier Martinez last month and addressed it for the first time in an interview. Speaking to Extra, Halle said;

"I'm doing okay, I really am,' said the Extant star. 'I keep pushing and I'm really happy to be here because whenever you're going through anything in life, when you step outside yourself and focus on others, that's always the best remedy for any situation that you'd rather not be dealing with.'

Photos: Meet Khadija, the girl born without a face

Khadija Khatoon Khadija, 21, from Kolkata, West Bengal, Eastern India, was born without a face and her mouth is a small slit on the left side of her face. When she was born, concerned doctors were baffled by her condition for months. Although it has never been confirmed, they believe she has a form of neurofibromatosis, a rare deformity that causes tumours to grow along nerves. Medics told Khadija and her family there was nothing they could do after extra skin continued to grow out of control.

The Silverbird chairman and Senator shared the photo on Twitter...