Platinum Label launch

I should've guessed it was going to be a memorable night when I landed a coveted invite to The Black Tie Dinner at the uber exclusive Serena Hotel for the launch ofPlatinum Label, the newest kid on the Johnnie Walker block.

I was giddy about dusting off and donning my tux, last time I had done so was at the BBA grand finale! Admittedly, I wasn't too giddy about the whiskey though. I'm not a seasoned whiskey drinker for two reasons, my wallet considers drinks like whiskey and cognac to be slimming pills.

BN Video Premiere: Naeto C – Finish Work

Rap superstar Naeto C has released a spanking new video for his previously released track “Finish Work”.
The video was directed by Clarence Peters and shot in Lagos. Model/Video Vixen Venita “Vee Vee” Akpofure stars in the video.
Naeto is currently recording his third studio album.
Check it out!

Food, Fun & Entertainment in the City of Lagos! View Photos from the “Taste Off” – Lagos Edition

With over 20 vendors under one roof, Taste Off- Lagos Edition recorded a successful event.

Taking place on Sunday 27th October 2013 at the Freedom Park, the event attracted a diverse set of people in the Lagos metropolis. There was loads to eat and drink from salads to African dishes to continental cuisine and much more. The VIP area, where only invited guest were allowed to eat and drink, had an all out buffet courtesy of celebrity Chef, Chef Fregz.
The menu ranged from mouth watering fancy food like Sisi Nene; i.e pounded yam and soup with snails garnished with mint leaves and more. Free water, wine and other cocktails was also served to guests.
Other side attractions included traditional dances, stage play music and more. The kids were also not left out, as there was a kiddie’s corner that kept them entertained.
Check out the fun photos.

Tonto Dikeh Caught Smoking A Joint Without Clóthes

The controversial actress is not ready to drop her bad girl lifestyle and it seems she is getting entrénched as seen in the latest photo of her smoking a joint inside an empty room tópless.

I'm just wondering who took the photo and how it came out. #PokoBaby

Activities for the Lagos Countdown kicks off...

Activities for this year’s Lagos Countdown kicked off in earnest on Friday November 15^th with a press conference at the LASAA head office to unveil the event sponsors as well as the countdown ambassadors. Among the countdown sponsors are Nigeria Breweries Plc, Zenith Bank, Airtel, Mikano, Pepsi, Forte oil, Dangote group and ICSL.

Some ambassadors present were Don jazzy, Tuface, Funke Akindele and Funmi Iyanda. It was an evening of fun and good music. The Lagos countdown kicks off from December 7 at the Lagos Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos. Continue to see photos from press conference...

Chaos on Ajah Road in Lagos as trailer kills five school children

There's serious pandemonium on Ajah Road in Lagos as you read this. Area boys and passers-by are clashing with policemen after a trailer crushed five students as they were crossing the road. The sad incident happened close to Ikota Primary School and the dead pupils are believed to be making their way to the school when they were killed. The tanker driver abandoned his truck and escaped.

The people protesting are insisting they won't leave the area until Governor Fashola shows up. They are blaming the gruesome accident on the lack of a pedestrian bridge in the area. The two express lanes have been blocked by the angry protesters which has caused heavy traffic in the area. There's heavy police presence in the are. Will keep y'all updated. 

INEC Declares Anambra State Governorship Election Inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Anambra Governorship election that held on Saturday November 16th inconclusive.

The commission declared the election inconclusive due to the significant number of votes it voided during counting. It said the total number of votes cancelled is much more than the difference between the candidate with the highest number of votes and the runner up.

The results declared by the commission showed that Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 174, 710; Comrade Tony Nwoye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 94, 354, while Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressive Congress (APC) polled 92, 300 votes. Continue..

50 people die in Russian plane crash today

A passenger plane crashed at an airport in the Russian city of Kazan today, killing all 50 people on board, reports say.

The Boeing 737 had taken off from Moscow and was trying to land but exploded on impact at about 19:20 local time (15:20 GMT), officials said.

The Emergencies Ministry said there were 44 passengers and six crew members on the Tatarstan Airlines flight.

Investigators are now looking at whether a technical failure or crew error may have caused the crash. Among the dead was Irek Minnikhanov, a son of the president of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, according to the official passenger list.