Desmond Elliot's wife becomes major movie distributor
Friday 21 December 2012
Desmond Elliot's wife becomes major movie distributor
Cristiano Ronaldo Quit Real Madrid Unless Treated Like Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo still intends to leave the Bernabeu in
the summer unless he gets the full Messi treatment.
Lionel Messi signed a new contract extension
this week that will keep him at Barcelona until 2018, beyond his 31st
birthday.
The deal is expected to be structured so that it increases yearly,
rising to £12.5million (net) a year before bonuses.
But according to Spanish
newspaper Marca, Ronaldo still feels angry with the club and upset, believing he
deserves the special treatment of superstars like Lionel Messi.
While Messi
has renewed his contract six times during his spell at Barcelona, Ronaldo has
not been offered an improved deal since his £80m move from Old Trafford in
2009.
The Portuguese winger was offered – and signed – multiple improved
deals during his time under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Although Ronaldo has scored an
amazing 170 goals in 169 games for Real, it is Messi who has stolen the plaudits
this year.
The 25-year-old had already surpassed Gerd Muller’s 40-year-old
record of 85 goals in a calendar year.The pair are both in contention for the
FIFA Ballon d’Or crown, alongside Messi’s team-mate at Barcelona Andres Iniesta
Katt Williams says Jamie Foxx is gay. Mentions name of his gay lover
Gay rumors have followed Jamie Foxx for years but now Katt Williams is naming names and offering proof. During a recent stand up routine Katt Williams told the crowd,
"I know all the comedians and actors secrets.”
“Who’s gay: Jamie Foxx”
“I can tell you the name of the dude he f**ks”
“His name is Marcus Anthony. He’s the only dude signed to Jamie Foxx’s label.”
“Check it out, then twitter the dude and ask him and see if he don’t say yes."Oh dear, Jamie won't like this. Katt said much more about Jamie. See the video after the cut...
SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) is delighted to announce the third annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States.
The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from the three Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.
In the three years of the programme, 30 students have benefitted from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.
For the academic year commencing September 2013, SPDC will award up to ten scholarships for one-year post-graduate studies in partnership with three internationally recognised universities in the United Kingdom (UK) – Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds.
The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from the three Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.
In the three years of the programme, 30 students have benefitted from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.
For the academic year commencing September 2013, SPDC will award up to ten scholarships for one-year post-graduate studies in partnership with three internationally recognised universities in the United Kingdom (UK) – Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds.
IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
- MSc PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
- MSc PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
- MSc PETROLEUM GEOPHYSICS
- MSc ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
- MSc CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING
- MSc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING
- MSc EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
- MSc ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT info@nigerdeltascholar.org or through the individual universities.
* Please note that the stipends are based on the British Council Annual Rates and are limited to this
- display intellectual ability and leadership potential
- meet the university’s language requirement (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS)
- be aged between 21-28 years
- be an indigene of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (documentary proof of this will be required)
- currently reside in Nigeria
- intend to return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
- have obtained a university degree of at least an equivalent standard to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree)
- not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
- Submit application for admission into any of the three universities for any of the qualifying courses
- Application forms for the scholarship will be available ONLY through the participating universities, following an offer of admission
- Universities will process application and select candidates to attend an interview before being considered for final selection
- Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities no later than February 15, 2013.
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT info@nigerdeltascholar.org or through the individual universities.
* Please note that the stipends are based on the British Council Annual Rates and are limited to this
Osun State Finalizes Plan To Send 50 Graduates To Germany
The State of Osun, southwest Nigeria has concluded plans to send no fewer than 50 graduates who are beneficiaries of the state’s Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES) to Germany where they will acquire skills and knowledge on mechanized farming for 18 months.
This piece of news was disclosed on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital by Mr. Eniibukun Oyewole who is the coordinator of the scheme.
Oyewole who said the gesture was aimed at empowering the youths to practice mechanised farming, said that the overseas training was to motivate and encourage youths in the practice of agriculture that was fast becoming unpopular.
“The beneficiaries will be able to train other youths when they return and put into practice farming skills that will boost food production in the state and the country at large,” he stated.
On the selection of the participants, Oyewole stated that only degree and HND holders in agriculture-related courses were selected for the training.
He also added that the move among others, was aimed at reducing unemployment related crimes in the state. “The present administration in the state is working toward empowering every youth in all the nook and crannies of the state so that the society will be free of social vices associated with unemployment,” he noted.
Oyewole said preparations for the take off of the beneficiaries to Germany had been concluded while the training would commence in early 2013.
OSUN STATE GOVERNOR, OGBENI RAUF AREGBESOLA
Oyewole who said the gesture was aimed at empowering the youths to practice mechanised farming, said that the overseas training was to motivate and encourage youths in the practice of agriculture that was fast becoming unpopular.
“The beneficiaries will be able to train other youths when they return and put into practice farming skills that will boost food production in the state and the country at large,” he stated.
On the selection of the participants, Oyewole stated that only degree and HND holders in agriculture-related courses were selected for the training.
He also added that the move among others, was aimed at reducing unemployment related crimes in the state. “The present administration in the state is working toward empowering every youth in all the nook and crannies of the state so that the society will be free of social vices associated with unemployment,” he noted.
Oyewole said preparations for the take off of the beneficiaries to Germany had been concluded while the training would commence in early 2013.
Ghost Of Grandfather Appears At Granddaughter Christening Ceremony (PHOTOS)
grandmother was left astonished after a photo posted on Facebook from her granddaughter’s christening appeared to show the ghost of her late husband.
When Heather Sewell, 50, first saw the picture she immediately spotted the apparition, bearing a striking resemblance to her late husband Terry.
The black and white face can be seen above the church font hovering over baby Mia-Bella Kennett and the rest of the family.
When Heather Sewell, 50, first saw the picture she immediately spotted the apparition, bearing a striking resemblance to her late husband Terry.
The black and white face can be seen above the church font hovering over baby Mia-Bella Kennett and the rest of the family.
The bizarre image was caught on camera at St Martin’s Church, Canterbury, Kent by Mrs Sewell’s son Jamie, 29, on his mobile phone.
It was only when the grandmother-of-two was looking through the photos online later that she spotted the familiar face beside the family.
Mrs Sewell, from Petham, Kent, said she could not believe the likeness to her late husband.
Terry Sewell, who worked as a labourer, died 17 years ago after committing suicide aged 41.
Mrs Sewell, who works as a taxi driver, said it was ‘upsetting’ to see her husband’s face.
She said: ‘ I tried to convince myself
that it was not Terry – but it is so convincing that I believe it is.
‘Terry had a long face and so does the ghost and it has the same hair style as Terry had.
‘The ghost is also the same height as Terry was – about 5ft 8in.
‘I am quite a superstitious person, but I am not over-the-top.
‘I do believe there is something out there – there are too many things in the world we cannot explain.’
She added: ‘I was so shocked when I saw it, as we all were.
‘It looks very much like Terry. I know there has been no photo trickery so it is all very spooky and perhaps not what you want to see at a christening.
‘I was in the pub afterwards when I first saw the Facebook page and everyone was stunned because it’s so clear.’
St Martin’s is the oldest church in the country that is still in use for religious services, but a ghostly encounter has never been reported previously at the church.
Heather’s daughter Gemma Sewell, 27, and her partner Jamie were joined by their older daughter Jaiden, 5, and two sets of godparents for Mia-Bella Kennett’s Christening
It was only when the grandmother-of-two was looking through the photos online later that she spotted the familiar face beside the family.
Mrs Sewell, from Petham, Kent, said she could not believe the likeness to her late husband.Mrs Sewell, who works as a taxi driver, said it was ‘upsetting’ to see her husband’s face.
She said: ‘ I tried to convince myself
that it was not Terry – but it is so convincing that I believe it is.
‘Terry had a long face and so does the ghost and it has the same hair style as Terry had.
‘The ghost is also the same height as Terry was – about 5ft 8in.
‘I am quite a superstitious person, but I am not over-the-top.
‘I do believe there is something out there – there are too many things in the world we cannot explain.’
She added: ‘I was so shocked when I saw it, as we all were.
‘It looks very much like Terry. I know there has been no photo trickery so it is all very spooky and perhaps not what you want to see at a christening.
‘I was in the pub afterwards when I first saw the Facebook page and everyone was stunned because it’s so clear.’
St Martin’s is the oldest church in the country that is still in use for religious services, but a ghostly encounter has never been reported previously at the church.
Heather’s daughter Gemma Sewell, 27, and her partner Jamie were joined by their older daughter Jaiden, 5, and two sets of godparents for Mia-Bella Kennett’s Christening
Ghost Of Grandfather Appears At Granddaughter Christening Ceremony (PHOTOS)
grandmother was left astonished after a photo posted on Facebook from her granddaughter’s christening appeared to show the ghost of her late husband.
When Heather Sewell, 50, first saw the picture she immediately spotted the apparition, bearing a striking resemblance to her late husband Terry.
The black and white face can be seen above the church font hovering over baby Mia-Bella Kennett and the rest of the family.
When Heather Sewell, 50, first saw the picture she immediately spotted the apparition, bearing a striking resemblance to her late husband Terry.
The black and white face can be seen above the church font hovering over baby Mia-Bella Kennett and the rest of the family.
The bizarre image was caught on camera at St Martin’s Church, Canterbury, Kent by Mrs Sewell’s son Jamie, 29, on his mobile phone.
It was only when the grandmother-of-two was looking through the photos online later that she spotted the familiar face beside the family.
Mrs Sewell, from Petham, Kent, said she could not believe the likeness to her late husband.
Terry Sewell, who worked as a labourer, died 17 years ago after committing suicide aged 41.
Mrs Sewell, who works as a taxi driver, said it was ‘upsetting’ to see her husband’s face.
She said: ‘ I tried to convince myself
that it was not Terry – but it is so convincing that I believe it is.
‘Terry had a long face and so does the ghost and it has the same hair style as Terry had.
‘The ghost is also the same height as Terry was – about 5ft 8in.
‘I am quite a superstitious person, but I am not over-the-top.
‘I do believe there is something out there – there are too many things in the world we cannot explain.’
She added: ‘I was so shocked when I saw it, as we all were.
‘It looks very much like Terry. I know there has been no photo trickery so it is all very spooky and perhaps not what you want to see at a christening.
‘I was in the pub afterwards when I first saw the Facebook page and everyone was stunned because it’s so clear.’
St Martin’s is the oldest church in the country that is still in use for religious services, but a ghostly encounter has never been reported previously at the church.
Heather’s daughter Gemma Sewell, 27, and her partner Jamie were joined by their older daughter Jaiden, 5, and two sets of godparents for Mia-Bella Kennett’s Christening
It was only when the grandmother-of-two was looking through the photos online later that she spotted the familiar face beside the family.
Mrs Sewell, from Petham, Kent, said she could not believe the likeness to her late husband.Mrs Sewell, who works as a taxi driver, said it was ‘upsetting’ to see her husband’s face.
She said: ‘ I tried to convince myself
that it was not Terry – but it is so convincing that I believe it is.
‘Terry had a long face and so does the ghost and it has the same hair style as Terry had.
‘The ghost is also the same height as Terry was – about 5ft 8in.
‘I am quite a superstitious person, but I am not over-the-top.
‘I do believe there is something out there – there are too many things in the world we cannot explain.’
She added: ‘I was so shocked when I saw it, as we all were.
‘It looks very much like Terry. I know there has been no photo trickery so it is all very spooky and perhaps not what you want to see at a christening.
‘I was in the pub afterwards when I first saw the Facebook page and everyone was stunned because it’s so clear.’
St Martin’s is the oldest church in the country that is still in use for religious services, but a ghostly encounter has never been reported previously at the church.
Heather’s daughter Gemma Sewell, 27, and her partner Jamie were joined by their older daughter Jaiden, 5, and two sets of godparents for Mia-Bella Kennett’s Christening
Photos: Psquare Take Invasion Concert To Uganda
Cruising In A Limo From The Airport
They are scheduled to thrill their fans later today at the 3,000 seat capacity Lugogo Stadium, Kampala Uganda. And yes, as is now commensurate with their new found status, they flew in
More photos after the cut…
Acid bath victim, Chika Egbo dies
Chika gave up the ghost early Thursday morning, on her hospital bed, at the Burns Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.
Her father, Matthew Egbo, who confirmed the incident told Vanguard that his daughter fell into comma around 11: pm Wednesday night and was placed on a life-support machine before she gave up the ghost around 1:00 am, Thursday morning.
Suleiman was alleged to have attacked Chika and an Okada rider, identified as Sunny Daniel with a can of acid at Bakare Street, Ikotun, Lagos, on November 5, 2012, following Chika’s refusal to allow him access to their only child.
Suleiman, who was subsequently arrested by the police in Ikotun Police Station and was transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Yaba, was later charged to an Ebute-Meta Magistrate court where he was arraigned on a two counts charge of attempted murder and “causing grievous bodily harm.
Magistrate O. Olatunji who presided over the case granted him bail of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum. The Magistrate in his ruling stated that the sureties must be blood relations and must present evidence of tax clearance.
Source: Vanguard
Iyanya speaks on Yvonne Nelson & Tonto Dikeh
Full Interview:
HHW: You recently broke a record. Was it an African record, world record? Tell us about it Iyanya: The caller tunes record was for Africa. First artist to reach 3million caller tunes downloads. I'm thankful to God, to the fans. You know you can do a whole lot with N50, even if it's to buy pure water, it's something. But 3million people downloaded my song and I really appreciate it, I'm thankful. HHW: When you recorded the song did you see all this coming? Iyanya: I didn't see it man. I didn't see close to 5million YouTube hits. There's a whole lot of things that people don't know yet that they will know about 'Kukere'. It's unfolding by the day. I didn't see it. When I recorded that song, I had a grand in my pocket and I was screaming 'I get money oooh'. So it's just a blessing. HHW: And we heard Mtech brought a cheque to you. Do you want to share? Iyanya: No I can't do that. I got a cheque though. Big ups to M-tech. HHW: So the whole issue of Yvone Nelson, Iyanya, Tonto Dikeh and probably a Tiwa Savage in the mix Iyanya: Whaaat! HHW: You heard, you saw the tweets? Iyanya: Yeah I saw the tweets. First of all I need people to understand that blogs will write they have to write so they can get hits. There's a price to pay for fame. People have access to you, they can say anything about you. But I just want people to know, before they say a word, do not forget that I have not said anything. I have not told you that I'm dating A or dating B. On this interview, I repeat that I am a single guy married to my music and my hustle. I'm too young for all that, I'm just young and getting it right now. I remember very well that I made it clear that I'm friends with these mentioned people. I am not dating anybody, and I am not dating anybody as we speak. If you check my tweets, my TL, you'll see that I refused to say anything about it o reply. I appreciate all the love that I get, but I just want to say something, most of the things that you see on Twitter, Facebook, that you check on blogs and all that. Sometimes, it's just buzz. HHW: Iyanya Versus Desire. We've gotten four singles already. 'Flavour' the latest one. Iyanya: And I'm dropping one more, by January. Flavour video is out next week. It was shot and directed by Moe Musa in London, and then IVD drops February HHW: Why that title? Iyanya Versus Desire Iyanya: You know how it all started. When I was in Calabar back then, I started as Desire. Even till now, they don't say Iyanya, they say Desire. Desire was the soul, love truly, inlove guy and I realised that till now, people still love that guy, they still love Desire. So my album is a combination of the old me which is like the real me and the Iyanya, the 'Kukere' guy that you guys have made me, because 'Kukere' was not me. Everybody knows I am a soul singer but because of the fact that as an artiste you have to be versatile, you have to read your environment, study it. Which by God's grace myself, my team and a few people around me were able to study for about four years and I just tried 'Kukere'. IVD is just Iyanya, Desire. R&B, Pop. Iyanya is a musician that's a hustler. Desire is the guy that says how he feels. That's the whole idea. So when you get my album you don't say, this guy should have just sang now or this guy should have just been giving us dancing. You can say I wanna listen to R&B and I wanna listen to pop. HHW: Do you have any other thing you'd like to share? Iyanya: Nothing else man. Just to say, i love my fans. Without my fans, this would not be possible. I remember about two years ago when I had just about 5, 000 followers on twitter. Among those 5, 000 some were telling me, Iyanya why don't you just change something, people love you as a singer, why don't you try something else. Among that 5, 000 I had followers telling me Iyanya, I believe in you. I know you can be a bigger brand. And those people that when I said I wanna be on your show, they were like, what you gonna sing. People don't wanna sleep. Those people made me today and I just wanna say bigups up to you, thank you.
