AMAZING STORIES AROUND THE WORLD: 2012-12-16

Saturday 22 December 2012

Meet Yoda The Cat with FOUR Ears

If Batman had a cat, it would probably look something like this.
The household pet, named Yoda, was born with an extra set of ears.

Valerie and Ted Rock took him in six years ago after visiting a bar near their home in Chicago, where he was being passed round by curious drinkers.

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Denzel Washington To Film In Nigeria Next Week

Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week to take part in the shooting of Spider Basket,a new movie funded by Nigerian businessman, Dennis Osadebe.

Osadebe himself arrived in Nigeria from his base in Turkey last Friday in company with his Turkish partner, Abdulkadir Erkahraman.

One of the highlights of The Baddest concert which took place at the Oceanview in Victoria Island last night was the surprise guest performance of Davido.
Although Davido and Wizkid do not have a collaborative record together, Wizkid acted like a hypeman for the young pop star, even as Shina Rambo also did same.
When introducing Davido to the stage, Wizkid said, “A lot of people say myself and this next artist are beefing, but today we will dispel the rumours.”
Also after the , Davido said, “Wizkid and me are best friends.”.

See Photos: Rihanna In Bridgetown Barbados For Last Minute Christmas Shopping.

Rihanna in BridgeTown, Barbados (December 21) - rihanna Photo

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X Factor USA Winner Is..Tate Stevens.''This Is The Best Day Of My Life, Says Winner.

Simon Cowell and Tate Stevens

Tate Stevens, 37 won the X Factor USA.
The singer picked up a record contract worth over £3million.
The road worker from Belton, Missouri was mentored by LA Reid who is leaving the show during the second series of the singing competition.

The Queen of Pop, Madonna was at a gig in capital Santiago on Wednesday when she became aware of tobacco smoke in the air.

Madonna then launched a ranting attack on the guilty puffers, claiming she can’t perform in a smoky environment.

The wife of the former military governor of old Western Region, Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi (rtd), abducted 17 days ago has been released.

She was said to have been released in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, late on Thursday. Police spokesman in Oyo State, Ayodele Lanade, confirmed the release.

Hajiya Ummulkhairi Daba, widow of Commander Murtala Muhammad Daba, the naval pilot, who flew the helicopter that crashed in Bayelsa State while conveying the late Governor of Kaduna State Patrick Yakowa and former National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Patrick Azazi and four others to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is still devastated by the death of her husband in the disaster.

At their Kano family home where sympathisers trooped in to condole with her, she was calm but sobbed intermittently. As she looked around the people that surrounded her, she muttered a few words: “! was looking forward to receiving my husband in Lagos for his forthcoming break, which would have given us the opportunity to be together for our wedding anniversary, but that will never happened again.”

Blackface and Tuface Of The Plantashun Boyz; oldies.

Tell us more about your new album
My new album is entitled Defender. This is the first time I will have a song that is the title of my album. I was thinking of the name to call the album and I have no other better name than Defender and the song happens to be one of my best tracks in the album.

Does the song Defender has anything to do with your present predicament?

Not really. “Defender” is a love song. It is a reggae calypso mixed song. A lovely song. It has nothing to do with my personal life or condition.

Nollywood Yoruba actor, Yomi Fabiyi got married to his British lover named Fran today Dec 22, 2012.
They exchanged marital vows at the Apapa Registry Lagos with few friends and family members in attendance.

The resignation of Obong Nsima Ekere as Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State on 31 October 2012 was for many a surprise, a completely unexpected political development. But those who know the former deputy governor up close say his fall from power was expected. They point to his huge character flaws for explanation.

Those familiar with the politics and intrigue within the former Deputy Governor’s camp and who would not want to be named, alleged that he was fated to fail because of his alleged arrogance, shifty character, political naiveté, chronic inability to play by the rule and disdain for time-honoured values like loyalty.

U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Senator John Kerry to be his next secretary of state as he is trying to usher in a new cabinet for his second term starting in January.

"I am very proud to announce my choice for America's next secretary of state, John Kerry," he said. "In a sense, John's entire life has prepared him for this role."Obama made the announcement at the White House with Vice President Joe Biden and Kerry at his side.

The yacht Apple founder Steve Jobs designed during the last days of his life is seen in a shipyard in Aalsmeer, October 30, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Kooren

A super yacht built for Apple Inc's late co-founder Steve Jobs has been impounded in Amsterdam because of a dispute over an unpaid bill to designer Philippe Starck, a lawyer said on Friday.

Jobs, who died last year after making his name and fortune at Apple, never got to use the yacht - called Venus - but had commissioned the French designer to work on the vessel, which cost more than 100 million euros (81.2 million pounds) to build.

Popular singer, Aituaje Iruobe aka Waje, has disclosed that her greatest dream is to win a Grammy award and also do duet with American singer, Beyonce.
“I would love to share the same stage with Beyonce doing a duet! A Grammy is also in the plans. What this means is that I’m working towards getting my music to a global audience.” She said in an interview with Punch.
Waje during the interview also cleared the air on her relationship with popular Rapper, Jude Abaga aka MI.
Reacting to the claims that she was having an affair with MI, Waje who is a single mother, said their “relationship was strictly business.”

At a press briefing yesterday, the police in Owerri, the Imo state capital told reporters that Nkiru Sylvanus' family paid N8 million to the kidnappers before she was released on Thursday night.

According to the Commissioner of Police, Adisa Bolanta, the family did this without the knowledge of the police as they had been warned not to negotiate or deal directly with the kidnappers.

But somehow, Nkiru's family defied their orders.

The Commisioner said:

"They defied our warnings and continued negotiations with the kidnappers. They went behind us and paid N8 million to them. We have made some arrests in connection with the case and very soon they will all be apprehended."

Fashionista: It's A Bride Day For A Bright Day. Here, We Go Maids...

Fashionista: It's A Bride Day For A Bright Day.

Fashionista: It's A Bride Day For A Bright Day. Here Comes The Bride...

Friday 21 December 2012

Amazing! An Ingenious Machine That Prints Bricks Roads

An Ingenious Machine That Prints Bricks Roads

There is nothing like a brick road to set the stage for a beautiful and quaint neighbourhood, so why don’t we see more streets with brick roads around? Perhaps it is because, although they are very durable, they are quite expensive to install due to the amount of time and effort it takes.

Star actress, Remi Oshodi better known as Surutu has found a new love nest. It’s in the arm of artiste manager, Yussuf Adebola Adepitan, a.k.a Danku., the current manager of Slim Joe. Danku, who is currently in London on tour with Slim Joe.

The relationship which is about a year old has been very secretive until a reliable source dropped the hint. They met when Danku was going through some throes of life and having issues with his ex-girlfriend.

Merry Xmas With Love From Julius Agwu and family

Merry

Iyabo Ojo Prepares To Become A Caterer

Nollywood actors have in the past years put their hands into other areas including fashion, music and modelling. While a few have managed to be successful, a lot more have failed at it.

A new entrant is Yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo who recently disclosed plans to float her restaurant in the first quarter of 2013. This decision, she says was borne out of her love for cooking and hospitality.

Grammy award winner, Rihanna was given a Porsche worth $160,000 by mentor Jay-Z and the whole Roc Nation management for Christmas.

The $160,000 silver Porsche 911 Turbo S was a gift well deserved for Rihanna’s huge, hard working year.

In my usual search on youthful living, I came across this amazing woman who looks smazingly unlike her age. At 70plus years of age, I must admit she doesn't look anything like her age, so youthful in her appearance and lifestyle. She is no other than the popular screen goddess called 'Iya Rainbow'. I got so intrigued, I had to do a bit more of a search.

She has featured in so many movies that she earns instant respect and commands the following of a true veteran. Lest I forget, a scandal-free amazing woman, wife and mother.

It appears Ashton Kutcher has finally pulled the trigger, filing for divorce from Demi Moore ... over a year after the couple split up.

34-year-old Ashton filed the docs today in L.A. County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences ... according to People.com he is not seeking spousal support.

Ashton and 50-year old Demi have no children together. They were married in September 2005 and separated in November 2011.

Ashton and Demi split in the wake of cheating allegations involving Ashton and another woman. Ashton is currently dating his "That '70s Show" co-star Mila Kunis.

Nigerian Student Chukwueke Gets To Stay In The US Indefinitely Following American Legislators Special Immigration Law: Awaits Obama's Approval.

A Nigerian man suffering from a genetic disorder that causes face tumours has earned a US House Of

Representative bill to legally stay and study in the United States Of America.

The legislation sponsored by United States Senator Carl Levin in Michigan and it only applies to Victor Sopuruchi Chukwueke.

The bill has been approved by US House of Representative and has been forwarded to President Barack Obama for final approval. The legislation, made solely for Victor Sopuruchi Chukwueke , will permit him to stay in the United States despite his visa expiration.

Recently married Nollywood Actor Charles Abazie has reportedly ordered his wife to close down her social media accounts as a condition for peace in their marriage.
Charles doesn't seem to trust his wife Beatrice whom he married on the 2nd November,2012 in the city of Benin to continue interacting with her friends on the social media having lost a girlfriend to another guy on social media.

Those who wondered why the toast on their wedding invitation card read: ‘Some says it’s too early, some says it’s too late. But to God Almighty this is the appointed time and it is marvelous in our sights’ may not wonder too far, were not kept in the dark for long. This is because the couple walking down the aisle -Taiwo Hassan (26) and Muftua Adio aka Ajigijaga in his early 50s is many years in age apart.

Big reveal: The 27-year-old WAG posted the happy news on Twitter

The 27-year-old WAG who is pregnant with her second child, announced the sex of her unborn child on Twitter and said she and her footballer husband are excited with the news.

She tweeted: 'Absolutely loved seeing our baby on the scan yesterday!!! We decided to find out the sex...... It's a ..... BOY!! So exciting @WayneRooney.' see tweet above.

Funke Adesiyan, the Yoruba actress is at the moment not finding it easy with life any more.

When she was a toast of everybody in Nollywood, hardly would her face not adorn, at least, six out of every 10 movies produced but today, she has totally lost out in the industry.

A few years ago when she jumped into beauty business by opening an upscale shop where she sells all kinds of beauty products, life, however, was rosy but not anymore as she has since turned to taking cabs, without air-conditioner, whenever she steps out.

She was recently sighted inside a yellow painted cab somewhere along Oregunwa area of Oregun, Lagos fanning herself with a magazine. One now wonders what happened to those exotic cars at her beck and call?

What could be wrong with all the men that used to patronise her 'shop' often, it seems she is now devalue, it's obvious on her look as she has become a shadow of her old self.

D'Banj - CASHFLOW (Official Video)

Lagos-Kano Passenger & Fuel-Haulage Train Launched

The Federal Government on Friday in Lagos inaugurated the Nigeria Railway Corporation’s Lagos-Kano intercity passenger train services and haulage of petroleum products.
The Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar, said at the event that the government was still committed to revamping the transport sector, particularly railway services, because of its importance to Nigeria’s economic development.
The revitalised Lagos-Kano intercity train services will
complement the existing Lagos- Ilorin and Minna-Kano intercity train services.Umar said: “This segment holds the key to the development of the economy of the nation from the commercial port city of Lagos to the commercial hub of northern Nigeria in Kano.
“ This is vital to the start-off of the transformation of the Nigerian economy.
Umar said that the Federal Government had also awarded contracts for feasibility studies to open up other railway routes.
He explained that the government was also rehabilitating the Eastern Railway Line from Port Harcourt –Maiduguri with spur lines from Kuru-Kafanchan –Kaduna and Kuru-Jos.
The Minister also said that government was repairing the Zaria-Gusau-Kauran Namoda Rail Line.
He added that the government was modernising the Project Phase I, Addendum 1, Abuja-Kaduna (Idu) Standard Gauge Rail Line (187km)
The minister further said that the government was repairing the existing 254km and completing the remaining 22km Standard Gauge Rail Line of the Central Rail Line from Ajaokuta-Warri with station buildings.
The Managing Director of the NRC, Mr Adeseyi Sijuwade, said that Lagos-Kano Route covered a stretch of 1,126km.

Now married to one of the world's hottest men with four beautiful children but Victoria Beckham wasn't always so lucky in love, with the 38-year-old star admitting 'no-one' wanted to date her during the early days of the Spice Girls.
'Not that anyone wanted to date me. I think everyone wanted to sort of like just brush my hair. But everybody could relate to one of us. That’s why it was so successful.'
The singer also opened up on her Posh Spice moniker, explaining she was given the tag because of her penchant for the finer things in life - something which has stayed with her throughout her career in the showbiz industry.

There was a drama at Sonde Apon, a rural community in Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, last Saturday. This followed a protest by old women over the invasion of their community by hoodlums suspected to have been sent by land speculators from a nearby community. The invaders numbering 20 were said to have stormed the community and unleashed terror on the residents.

Daily Sun learnt that the attackers stormed the community with machetes, guns and other dangerous weapons at about 11.30 am when many of the residents had already gone to work, shot sporadically, broke into houses and carted away some valuables. The aggrieved women, who were half naked, sang sorrowful songs and expressed disgust over the attack, describing it as one of the worst things that had happened to them, noting that it was the third time in last three years.

Three more suspects were charged before a Port Harcourt magistrate court for the October 5 killing of four students of the University of Port Harcourt, in Omoikiri-Aluu community, an incident recorded on video, which shook the nation.

Their arraignment has brought to 16 the number of people charged to court for the murder of Ugonna Obuzor, Toku Lloyd, Chidiaka Biringa and Tekenah Elkanah.

A series of shocking confessions from alleged Apple employees across the U.S. have revealed a workplace where employees claim to smash iPads for fun, trade electronics for plastic surgery and outright steal computers as well as customers' personal information.

'We would "field test" things in the back,' one of several anonymous former Apple employees revealed to Gizmodo of their destructive behaviour this week. 'Most people would throw phones on the ground, slide them across the floor, and once we tried to see who could get the biggest crack.'

The iPhones, iPads and other devices, all within the hundreds of dollars in shelf price, were all replaceable and without cost to the employees, according to their claims.

Victor Cingolani (right) was jailed for the 2010 murder of 19-year-old model Johana Casas (left).

An Argentine woman has sparked outrage by agreeing to marry her twin sister’s killer.

Edith Casas, 22, is due to wed Victor Cingolani today close to the jail where he is serving 13 years for the murder of model Johana Casas.

Johana was shot dead days before her 20th birthday in August 2010 in the southern Argentine city of Pico Truncado, 1,200 miles south of the capital Buenos Aires.

A girl on her twitter account tweeted that cossy was an "ultimate ashewo", and guess what? Cossy Orjiakor didn't take offence instead she re-tweeted :

English Supermodel Naomi Campbell On A Pair Of Crutches After Mystery Injury.

The English supermodel, 42, appears to have suffered a mystery injury after she was spotted in New York City on Wednesday night.
Wearing a white fur coat, the Londoner was hobbling around on a pair of crutches after meeting a friend for dinner.

Bill Gates recently gave a Commencement speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.

Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!

Rule 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

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