Chyna Duru's blog: December 2015

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Kris Jenner, 60, And 35-Year-Old Boyfriend Corey Gamble Cosy Up On Luxury Yacht

This grand-ma doesn't want to grow old and Corey wants to grow even older ::: Kris Jenner and her much younger boyfriend Corey Gamble were spotted getting cosy on a luxury yacht in Gustavia, St Barths, vacationing in the Caribbean in December (2015). The 60-year-old and her 35-year-old toyboy spent the day aboard the vessel which was rented by her friend Nancy C Rogers and her husband Richard, the CEO of Mary Kay cosmetics. The two couples dined together on the deck of the enormous Excellent V, which came equipped with its own set of wait staff.

That picture of Kourtney as a super woman. She recently she celebrated over these pictures of hers on Instagram that got her over 313 million likes in 2015.

Lola & Anita Okoye,Monalisa Chinda, Walk Against Violence Towards Women(pics)

On Saturday, December 12th, Motherhood In-Style Magazine held its Mums Netwalking event, as a way to raise an awareness about the need to take action towards ending violence against women and children.

With news of mindless incidents of violence perpetrated against women and children increasing everyday, and in the wake of the senseless, police related killings of two mothers, Beauty Macloed and Idongesit Udo, Motherhood In-Style magazine felt the urgent need to do something, and this inspired the organization of the walk.

Mothers from all across the country passionate about the cause came out to show support, including Paul and Peter Okoye’s wives, Lola & Anita; Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda; former beauty queen,Helen Prest-Ajayi, and more.

Check out photos from the event below

Class of 2015: These are the 100 most influential Nigerians on Twitter

by Chi Ibe

It’s a fact that Twitter has become a medium for every Nigerian to be heard and bare their minds, express their opinions and weigh-in on any discourse.

Here we are with a list of the 100 Most Influential Nigerian on Twitter Nigeria for the year 2015. A look at this year’s list would reveal that while some regular faces have retained their places, there are emerging twitter handles that have started shaping the narrative, hereby constituting a threat to the ‘Traditional Overlords’.

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Maheeda is at it again… this time she decided to share a happy new year photos with her followers on IG.

See photos after the cut

Odion Ighalo who is currently the top scorer in England as a whole has expressed his gratitude to both his fans and his club for a great football year in 2015.

The Watford striker has scored 14 goals in the Premier League this term, and scored 16 for the Hornets in the Championship between January and May 2015, making him the top scorer across England’s football leagues.

Speaking on his achievement, the 26-year old thanked his family, teammates and Watford fans for their support in what has been a great year for him.

A girl, Ganiya, who called Adeniyi Johnson a adulterer, got served in kind yesterday.

Apart from asking Niyi who he's dating now, she went on to ask whether he is getting married to the person he allegedly cheated with.

Niyi however reassured Ganiya that he is now dating her ( Ganiya ) mother, whom he also called his co-adulterer.

From one baby-daddy to another! Wizkid tweets in solidarity of Davido

Wizkid has had his fair share of baby mama drama in the past and following their recently rekindled friendship, the star may (or may not) have tweeted in solidarity of his friend and colleague, Davido.

Davido has had an eventful 24 hours, as details of his acrimony with baby-mama, Sophie Momodu, hit the internet, and sought to overshadow the presidential media chat.
Wizkid, who is currently dating Tania Omotayo, has a child named Boluwatife with baby mama, Sola Ogudugu.
Although he didn’t exactly mention Davido, we suspect the latter’s plight may have inspired the tweets.

Former Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president, Ibinabo Fiberesima has just shared some stunning photos to usher in the new 2016. Very classic. Read her accompanying message below;

A Zimbabwean pastor, Lazarus Dube, has allegedly killed his wife and stepdaughter before hanging himself in a bush, because he caught his wife cheating on him.

In the tragic report carried by MyZimbabwe, the 44-year-old man of God, brutally slaughtered his wife Lucy, and stepdaughter Mary, 18, after accusing them of being prostitutes, before killing himself.

Dube allegedly committed the gruesome crime in his staff house at Sirmic Enterprises, industrial site.

He had reportedly called his uncle, Nickels Sibanda, barely 30 minutes after the murder, telling him he had killed his family.

He is renowned for brutal executions of friends, lovers ,associates and enemies alike ..However,North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un showed a rare glimpse of emotion at the funeral of his 'closest comrade' and 'faithful helper', who died in an unexplained car crash on Tuesday.

The dictator was pictured touching the face of Kim Yang-Gon, a top party official and key confidante, during his state funeral this morning after describing him as a 'close comrade-in-arms whom nobody can replace'.

Photos of 19-year-old young girl with half a body in Kano State who begs for alms

According to a photojournalist Sani Maikatanga who posted the photos on Instagram, her name is Rahma Haruna, a resident of Lahdin Makole village, Kano. She has no functional limbs and arms. Her brother carries her around in a plastic bowl to beg for alms. Another pic after the cut...

A man who 'died' after downing shots of vodka with friends was taken to the morgue before waking up.
After partying too hard with pals, he pass out and his friends then called an ambulance to the property in Khasanky, in Russia's far east.When medics arrived, they declared the man dead and took him to the morgue.
Speaking to the local newspaper Khasanskiye Vesti, police spokesman Aleksey Stoyev said:

The actress looks stunning in a black jacket, jeans and her gorgeous new Sophia webster shoes..She has been killing the fashion game of late..

X Factor Judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini 'Risks Losing £8million If She Divorces Jean-Bernard

X Factor judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini could be forced to part with half of her £16 million fortune if she decides to divorce second husband Jean-Bernard a new report has claimed.

Toyin Aimakhu is ending the year by issuing a warning to her instagram followers. She says is anyone talks about marriage or home,she will block the person. She wrote

"I appreciate you all and I love you all pls it's just few hours to 2016,pls from 12am if anyone comes to my page to talk about anything about marriage or home,I'm deeply sorry but will be force to block the person...Nigeria is the only country where women don't support each other,even the ones that wants to support they will attack them pls let's support ourselves alot of pple are dieing but shy to come out cos of what fellow women will say,pls let's support and love ourselves,happy new year in advance"

Grieving Woman Tattoos Dead Sister's Ashes On Her Back As Loving Tribute

A woman has had her dead sister's ashes tattooed into a portrait across her back so they can "always be together".Nicola Hollands, 27, was devastated when her beloved sister Charlotte died 22 died in May from leukaemia .She decided to get a touching tribute to Charlotte - a tattoo of her with angel wings covering her back.

A huge fire has broken out in a hotel in Dubai ahead of tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations.
Pictures shared on Twitter shows the Address Downtown Dubai hotel engulfed in flames.
The fire is said to have started on one of the hotel's balconies.They have also said no one was hurt in the blaze.

Ali Al Mutawa, of Dubai's Civil Defence, told 7Days UAE:

Welcome to the beginning of a New Year of the continuation of CHANGE in our beloved nation. I am aware that Nigerians have experienced a number of significant hardships over the past months. Living in the State House has not alienated me from your daily sufferings. I am aware of the lengthy queues at fuel stations and of the difficulties businesses have faced in acquiring foreign exchange.
These challenges are only temporary; we are working to make things better.

When I presented myself to you as a presidential candidate and asked you to vote for me, I wanted to be a leader who keeps his promises. I wanted to be a leader who restores the people's hope in those elected to serve them. I wanted to be a leader who initiates positive and enduring CHANGE.

Music legend 2face Idibia message shared a beautiful newyear message and photo.He wrote

One love 2 everybody that made 2015 a beautiful part of life's journey. May we countdown to 2016 in peace and with wisdom to do better. Una 2 mush!!! Thanx From me and mine

Sunday, December 27, 2015

STOP CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS….ITS IDOLATROUS – KUMUYI WARNS

Pastor Kumuyi Calls Christmas Idolatry: Deeper Life Church GO Warns “Stop Celebrating Xmas”. Popular man of God and the founder of Deeper Life Church, Pastor Kumuyi has warned members of his church to stopChristmas celebration because it is idolatry.

Kumuyi made this known on during the National December Retreat in 2013 that held along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Leave Me to Enjoy My Peace, Atiku Tells Mischief Makers

Abuja, Nigeria, Dec 27 2015: Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Atiku Abubakar advises political mischief makers to allow him enjoy his peace and desist from sinister propaganda designed to draw a wedge between him and President Muhammadu Buhari, in order to cause needless distrust and distractions in the President's government.a, Dec 27 2015: Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Atiku Abubakar advises political mischief makers to allow him enjoy his peace and desist from sinister propaganda designed to draw a wedge between him and President Muhammadu Buhari, in order to cause needless distrust and distractions in the President's government.

Reacting to insinuations by what he called "political mischief makers and enemies of unity", who alleges that he has been hosting political meetings at Burj Al-Arab, Dubai, the former Vice President says contrary to the rumours being bandied around by political opponents, he is currently in Dubai with his family for physiotherapy on his injured knee.

Oba of Lagos Appears at Court Inquest On Land Dispute, Accuses Officials, Local Rulers Of Greed

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has blamed some officials of the Lagos State Government as well as traditional rulers of the Ibeju-Lekki area of responsibility for the crises besetting the community, especially the deadly conflicts over disputed land.

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has blamed some officials of the Lagos State Government as well as traditional rulers of the Ibeju-Lekki area of responsibility for the crises besetting the community, especially the deadly conflicts over disputed land.

This kind thing nawao! A prophet with spiritual powers should mind the way he use it, to avoid such..A Celestial Church pastor, Prophet Samson Olorunisola (alias Orun mi si), who is the Shepherd in charge of Jehovah Lass Parish, Powerline, Peace Estate, Ajasa-Command, Lagos, is currently cooling his heels at Panti police command for allegedly murdering a male member of his church.

Prophet Samson was said to have hit the deceased, identified as Kehinde on the head with a diabolic ring.

Boko Haram Terrorists Bomb Experts Nabbed

Another catastrophe was averted in Kaduna State and other contiguous areas when troops of the Nigerian Army arrested 7 suspected Boko Haram terrorists bomb and Improvised Explosive making Devices (IEDs) specialists.

Another catastrophe was averted in Kaduna State and other contiguous areas when troops of the Nigerian Army arrested 7 suspected Boko Haram terrorists bomb and Improvised Explosive making Devices (IEDs) specialists.

The terrorists were arrested in Kaduna after painstaking surveillance and proactive intelligence operations over a period of time.

The Xmas Message delivered today by Presidential Speech Writers, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, is a collective insult to all Nigerians. The message, titled: “No Group Will Hold Nigeria to Ransom Again”… is also self-indicted because Nigeria is being held to ransom by the Presidency of

Muhammadu Buhari; and not the other way round. A Nigerian Facebook blogger recently stated that “Buhari/APC shouted chain and Nigerians thought the shouters said change”. That is to say that Nigerians are dictatorially captive; following the shout of “chains”, which they took to be “change”. The country’s military had also boasted recently that “it must maintain one united Nigeria by fire by force”.

Lagos Policeman Kills Twin brothers, Their Friend And Then Takes His Life

A drunk policeman, Stephen James, on Saturday shot dead three male customers at a hotel in the Ketu area of Lagos State.

SUNDAY PUNCH learnt that among the deceased were twin brothers identified as Taiwo and Kehinde Oyesunle and their friend known simply as Jeje. The twins were the only children of their mother.

The tragic incident; which happened outside the premises of Paulson Hotel on Anibaba Street around 4:20pm, threw the entire neighborhood and its environs into chaos with passers-by and residents scampering in different directions.

Drama In Court As Kanu Refuses To Take His Plea, Judge Stands Down

Drama In Court As Kanu Refuses To Take His Plea, Judge Stands Down.

There was drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja today, December 23, when Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra and a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) made an objection in court.
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On calling the case, the court clerk had asked the accused person, Kanu, alongside two others – Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, if they understand English, a procedure normally done before hearings.

Steve Harvey Invited to Host Miss Universe Again Despite Blunder

Steve Harvey has been invited to host Miss Universe again despite his monumental mix-up.

The 58-year-old comedian made headlines all over when he announced the wrong winner in front of a live audience and millions watching at home.

But despite it making waves all around the world, Miss Universe organiser Mark Shapiro says Harvey is more than welcome back next year.

"He was funny, he was informative, he’s high energy, he’s got a great following. I definitely want him back, and I would hate to see him not come back. He’s going to want a shot to redeem himself.

After the initial confusion, Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach was announced the new queen, ending a 42-year Miss Universe drought for the Philippines, boxer Manny Pacquiao feels is the perfect revenge for his loss in his fight with Floyd Mayweather earlier this year.

Speaking to philboxing.com, Pacquiao said;

Here's a list of the swanky prize package Ariadna missed out on. The Miss Universe 2015 prize package includes:

a year-long salary as Miss Universe;
luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses;
a one-year scholarship from the New York Film Academy College of Visual Performing Arts;
a one-year supply of haircare products and tools from CHI Haircare;
a new custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by D.I.C;
a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry Shoes;
swimwear by Yamamay;
a year's worth of skincare products from Image Skincare;
personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness at Le Parker Meridien Hotel and hair services from John Barrett Salon;
modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha;
dermatology and skincare services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher;
professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S.;
professional representation by The Miss Universe Organization;
extensive travel representing sponsors and charitable partners;
access to various New York City events including casting opportunities, movie premieres, screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties;
and personal appearance wardrobe and styling by the official Miss Universe Organization fashion stylist.

Miss Colombia Shares Heartfelt Post Following Miss Universe Fiasco

Miss Colombia has shared a heartfelt social media post after she was wrongly crowned Miss Universe on Sunday night.

Ariadna Gutiérrez had to hand over her crown to Miss Philippines after Steve Harvey mistakenly called out her name in front of a live TV audience.

Reacting gracefully, the runner-up thanked people for their support and kindness following the incident.

Writing on Instagram alongside a snap taken at the annual pageant, Ariadna said:

"After the storm comes the calm. I want to thank each and everyone of you who have sent messages of support and strength. Every one of you has become an incredible human being in my book and I am the most fortunate and thankful for having the support not only from one country but from the whole entire world.

A Frenchman who killed his boss and pinned his severed head to a fence at an industrial gas factory has committed suicide in his jail cell, prison authorities said on Wednesday. Yassin Salhi, 35, hanged himself from the bars of his cell using his bedsheets on Tuesday night, according to authorities at Fleury-Merogis prison, in the southern suburbs of Paris.

Ace comedian seems to be puzzled about the rash of beauty pageants that have taken over the fashion and entertainment industry.

He went to his IG page to post this:

New York film critic receives abuse after his negative review of Star Wars

A New York film critic says he has been bombarded with abuse from Star Wars fans after posting a scathing review of the new film.

Andrew O'Hehir, who writes for news website salon.com, wrote a less than favourable review about The Force Awakens, calling the movie 'an obsessive reboot' of the original.

The reviewer was one of just a handful of critics to criticise the seventh instalment in the series and was one of the first have his review marked as negative on the film website Rotten Tomatoes.

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New York film critic Andrew O'Hehir says he has been bombarded with abuse from Star Wars fans after panning the new film

And when fans of the film found out about the review, they were quick to take to social media to berate him, with one even saying 'please just die'.

He explained on salon.com: 'One guy wrote to me on Wednesday – from his work email in Canada in response to my review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Rita Ora's decision to sue Jay Z's Roc Nation record label was reportedly sparked by her feud with Rihanna,The Sun reports.
It's alleged Rihanna, who signed to Def Jam in 2005 when Jay Z was President before later moving to Roc Nation, played a part in Rita not getting treated as a priority at the company.
Rita also reportedly found out Rihanna had been offered all the hit tracks before she was, even though she's still yet to make a follow-up to her 2012 debut.

This was said to be the final straw for the star who is now suing the rapper's Roc Nation label, which also has the likes of her ex Calvin Harris on their roster...

Aisha Musa who was kidnapped by Boko Haram militants who killed her family, and forced her at gunpoint to become a jihadi bride is now a mum.In an interview with CBS news, she revealed how she has been living in the crowded Minawao refugee camp for seven months and survives by selling corn meal at the local market.

"They show you a gun, and then whatever they say you have to follow their command," Musa said.

She said her captor would lock her in during the day. At night, he would rape her.

In a world where someone like Adele sells 3 million copies in her first week, the pressure is on stars like Chris Brown who have just dropped albums to about 125,000 copies in pure album sales ..Adele pushed his album from number one on the ITunes chart to number two..
He took to twitter to call on fans to buy the album ,saying he works thrice as hard as most artists..
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This 21-year-old college student from Syracuse, New York, has sat on the same Santa's lap every year since she was three for that festive photo.
McKenzie Doig treasures her annual meeting with Mr Kringle and has no plans to stop any time soon.Doig told ABC News.

'My mom, the only thing she ever wants for Christmas...is that I sit on Santa's lap,' In high school it was really embarrassing, but now I think it's really funny.'

It took a few tries before McKenzie embraced the tradition, her mother explained to ABC..

Thomas Poole, 31, was jailed for 22 years, with an extended licence period of eight years, by Judge Christopher Critchlow

Sacked Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has agreed a five-year deal to replace Louis van Gaal as Manchester United boss, according to reports in England.

The Portuguese manager was sacked as Blues boss last Thursday after the champions spiralled out of the control. The West London club lost nine of their opening 16 Premier League games and Mourinho had admitted the top four was out of reach. After the last game in charge, he claimed his players had betrayed him and his methods following the defeat to Leicester.

Mother of 2 and business entrepreneur, Afrocandy, released her Christmas photos and they are really…see for yourself. More photos after the cut…

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Nigeria Slams Fresh Charges Against Director Of Radio Biafra Nnamdi Kanu..

The Nigerian government has slammed fresh criminal charges against the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, after he was released unconditionally by a Federal High Court on December,

The Nigerian government has slammed fresh criminal charges against the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, after he was released unconditionally by a Federal High Court on December 17.

Nnamdi Kanu arriving court escorted by DSS agentsSahara Reporters Media

When Kanye says he's proud of you, then you are good to go...

ISIS beheads 10 of its own fighters for 'fleeing battlefield

ISIS has beheaded 10 of its own fighters after the abandoned their posts on the battlefront without permission.
The terrorist group arrested and convicted the men of 'high treason' before executing them in a public square in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul , according to ARA News .
A source told the news agency they had deserted their posts amid clashes between ISIS and Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

In a renewed effort to cut wasteful spending,Ghana’s President John Mahama has banned public officials from first class air travel

The government said on Tuesday that the ban has come into effect as the country implements an IMF aid deal to revive state finances.

The presidency issued the directive this week asking all ministers and other top officials to avoid “unwarranted” foreign trips on the public purse, Communications Minister Edward Omane Boamah told media.

Kim Kardashian West broke the internet and the Apple app store with her Kimoji's. Her brand new Kimoji app features a customized collection of emojis that include more than 250 food, beauty and pop culture related images. Kimojis were apparently in such high demand that some users had issues downloading them.

Arms Scandal: EFCC May Write Ex-President Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission may write former President Goodluck Jonathan in connection with its ongoing investigation into arms procurement scam, The Punch has learnt.

It was gathered that the commission was planning to write the former President because his name had consistently featured in the interrogation of some suspects.

A former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), was reported to have said he disbursed funds from his office based on the instruction of the former President.

A three-year-old boy,Diesel Roberts,is getting his name changed to POPCORN - after his parents said he refuses to be known as anything else.
According to Wales Online, his parents have been referring to their son as popcorn since he was in the wombHis father Huw said

“Popcorn, it was the obvious choice,He was a bit of a fighter during Hazel's pregnancy, and the kicks in the womb were like the popping that happens when you put the corn in the saucepan. It’s stuck ever since that day.”

Now due to start nursery in the coming year, Popcorn has taken such a liking to his second name that he refuses to be known by anything else.

Aww, who says God cannot change your story!

In a recent chat with BBC, UK based Happily married mother of one, Karen Igho reflected on how she felt after winning Big Brother Africa in 2011.

I was constantly being judged for the way I look ,the clothes I wear.I was one of the most hated persons on the planet when I first went into Big Brother .Because I have this very blunt personality.At that time, they haven't seen somebody like me.She's from Nigeria? Omg she is so ugly!.Look at the way she is dressed. She further revealed she was shocked when she came out of the house and watched the show and the reaction of people.

Armed men on Sunday abducted Bayelsa Commissioner for Local Government, Madam Serefina Otazi, barely 12 hours after the abduction of Governor Dickson’s sister in Bayelsa.

Mr Patrick Oba nephew to the Commissioner said that she was kidnapped at gunpoint in Otuoke on her way to Ewoi Community in Ogbia Local Government Area (LGA) for a funeral.

Otazi, is a niece to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

So...earlier during the Miss Universe pageant, host, comedian Steve Harvey announced Miss Colombia as the Miss Universe winner then realized his mistake and corrected the announcement to Miss Philippines as the winner. He took to Twitter to apologize for the blunder and Twitter responded by being both mean and sympathetic. Read more tweets after the cut..

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