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Imagine a show with 15 Nigerian music artists and 12 comedians – it will definitely be huge, right?

Ali Baba is putting together a show to usher in the New Year and it is aptly called the Ali Baba January 1st Concert.

Nigerian comedy royalty such as Okey Bakassi, AY, Helen Paul, Lepacious Bose, Seyi Law, Owen Gee, Gbenga Adeyinka, Basorge Tariah, Teju Babyface, Tee-A, Funny Bone, Bovi, Akpororo, Yaw and Koffi will meet with frontline music stars including Oritsefemi, Yemi Alade, Omawumi, D’banj and his DKM Crew, Timaya, Harrysong, Jaywon, May D, Black Magic, Sound Sultan and Tunde Ednut for one evening of electrifying entertainment.

Aside from musical performances and stand-up routines, 12 comedians will review 12 major events of 2014, while 12 comedians will roast/toast 12 selected personalities, all done from various unexpected and humorous angles with the typically razor sharp wit of acts like Akpororo and Bovi coming to the fore.

Do you think it will be fun?

This is the photo of the four young classmates killed in the Peshawar attack yesterday morning. This was the last pic took together before they were brutally murdered by Taliban militants who stormed their military run school. May their souls rest in peace..Amen.

There were reports some days ago that Chris Brown and his long suffering on/off-again girlfriend Karrueche Tran were back together after they were spotted in the same place at the same time on at least two occasions over the weekend. When a fan asked Karruehce if she was back with Chris, she set the record straight. See that after the cut...

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Financial literacy simply means the knowledge and skill which a person has, and which helps them to manage their financial resources properly. There are many reasons why financial literacy is important.

First, we must be able to manage what we have so that it lasts for today as well as tomorrow. Second, there are so many financial products and services being offered to us today – loans, credit cards, mortgages, different ways to invest our money.

There are also many financial services companies to choose from – banks (banks give us loans and also help us to keep our money safe), stock broking companies (they help us buy and sell shares), insurance companies (they insure our cars and businesses in case of accident or loss), mortgage companies (they give us loans to buy houses). All these choices can be confusing and can cause many people to become anxious about how to manage their money right.

Here are a few things you can do to help manage your money properly:
· Make sure that you know everything about your finances. Know how much you earn, how much you are owed, how much you owe, how many shares you have and in which companies, how much you get from your investments, and so on.

· Look for a financial institution or financial advisor who knows what they are doing, who you can trust, and with whom you feel comfortable. When searching for a bank or financial advisor, feel free to ask them all that you would like to know about their products and services. Make sure you are satisfied before you decide to use them. Make sure you compare their products and services with those of other companies to see that they are not overcharging you.

· Practice good financial habits. If you pay attention to how you spend your money, you will be sure to see areas where you can improve and save more. Remember the saying “Cut your coat according to your size”
· Make sure that you are part of your company’s retirement plan. Start early to save for higher education for your children. Give your bank a standing instruction to pay a specified amount of money into your savings account at certain times; this will help you accumulate funds.
· Make sure you develop a financial plan for yourself. Your plan should contain your goals, the resources you have and steps through which you can achieve those goals. Your plan does not need to be complicated – it should be simple enough to get you to start taking the right actions.
· Make a conscious effort to look for information on financial planning and investing. Start today - the benefits will last a lifetime.

This has been courtesy Union Bank as part of The Bankers Committee Financial Literacy Public Enlightenment Programmebrought to you by The Bankers Committee, comprising all the commercial Banks in Nigeria and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.

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Wicked man
He must b a family member of OBJ

and i guess u must be one of buhari's slave

holatin:
PEJ - political English journalist
GEJ- greediness embattled Jonathan
TAN- thug association of Nigeria
GMB- good management board

APC supporters can be easily fished out

Patoranking won two awards at yesterday's Headies Awards, Next Rated (he won a brand new Hyundai car for this) and Best Reggae single. Davido won Artist of the Year, Sarkodie Best African Artist of the Year, Davido's Aye won Song of the Year while Don Jazzy won Producer of the Year. Congrats to all the winners. See the full list of winners after the cut...


Full list of winners
Rookie of the Year: Reekado Banks
Best R ‘n’ B Single: 2face (Let somebody love you)
Best Pop Single: Mavins (Dorobucci)
Best Rap Single: Pyhno (Parcel)
Best Street Hop: Oritsefemi (Double Wahala)
Best Vocal Performance (Male): Timi Dakolo (Iyawo Mi)
Best R ‘n’ B Pop Album: Sean Tizzle (The Journey)
Best Vocal Performance (Female): Niyola
Best Rap Album: Olamide (Baddest Guy Ever Liveth)
Best Reggae Dancehall Single: Patoranking (Girlie O remix)
Best Collabo: Wizzy Pro (Emergency)
Hip Hop World Revelation: Kcee
Recording of the Year: Cobhams Asuquo (Ordinary People)
Best Alternative Song: Bolaji (BOJ)
Producer of the Year: Don Jazzy
Lyricist on the Roll: Jesse Jagz
Next Rated: Patoranking
Best African Artiste of the Year: Sarkodie
Best Music Video Director: Clarence Peters
Song of the year: Davido (Aye)
Album of the Year: Olamide
Artiste of the Year: Davido
Hall of Fame: Sir Victor Uwaifo...

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Are you excited about Christmas?

Because we are!

We are excited about the loads of events happening around this time too – and we’ve got all the details.

Ben TV Awards
A glam night of showbiz, sports, artists, actors, actresses and the hub of African Nigerian entertainment industry royalty.
Date: Thursday, 11 December, 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Comedy Night Live
Lamango comedy night features some of the funniest comedians in Nigeria and holds every Thursday.
Date: Thursday, 11 December, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Lamango, 3A Adekunle Fajuyi, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Contact: 08082646670

Rhapsody’s Thursty House & R&B Night
At Rhapsody’s Victoria Island, Lagos, there will be great food, ambiance, music and more all wrapped up in one as they invite you to the “Thursty House & R’n’b Night“.
Date: Thursday, 11 December, 2014
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Rhapsody’s, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: 08170707075 | 08131112222

Triple Threat DJ’s Live
Be a part of this event with three of the finest DJs – DJ Humility, DJ Zimo and DJ Constantino
Date: Thursday, 11 December, 2014
Time: 10 PM
Venue: Quilox, 873 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos

Copa Lagos 2014
Electrifying dancehall maestro Patoranking; the “Shake body” crooner, Skales, the “Shoki” master, Lil Kesh; Lamboginny, Ruby Gyang, Shaydee, B.O.J and DJ Jimmy Jatt are part of the lineup of music artistes set to thrill beach soccer fans at the 2014 edition of Copa Lagos Beach soccer fiesta.
Date: Friday, 12 December – Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Eko Atlantic, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket: Regular – N2000 | VIP – N15,000-N20,000

Band Aid | Stage Play
Iye Arts Foundation and Majmua Theatre present Band Aid, the Christmas edition. The play is written and directed by Abiodun Kassim, with music by Femi Leye starring Demilade Olubanwo, Adesua Etomi, Patrick Diabuah, Tosin Oluwadare, Tosin Gregory, Tuke Morgan, John Paul Ochei and Toyin Oshinnaike.
Date: Friday, 12 December, 2014
Time: 1 PM, 4 PM & 6:30 PM
Venue: Muson Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket: Regular – N3500 | VIP – N6000
Contact: 08025062682

Globally Igniting Africa Party
Join Globally Igniting Africa (GIA) and Stella Damasus to party for a cause.
Date: Friday, 12 December, 2014 & Saturday, 13 December, 2014
Time: 5 PM & 8 PM Respectively
Venue: Metro Fuxon 554, Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta GA
Contact: 17572442 | +14436225299 | info@gianow.org | events@gianow.org

The Unofficial Christmas Party
TUCP is a shared end-of-year celebration for corporates. It gives business owners a platform to reward their staff with a high-production-value Christmas party without the attendant hassle and expense of going it alone on such a grand scale and with considerably more glamour and style than most companies can manage on their own.
Date: Friday, 12 December, 2014
Time: 5 PM
Venue: New Landmark Centre, Oniru, Lagos
Ticket: Table – N500,000

World Music Day
Institut français du Nigeria in collaboration with Apex entertainment brings, at the market Abuja, a small market for creative people to showcase and sell their products. Music, Art, fashion, style..and lots of goodies to snack on while you shop!
Date: Friday, 12 December, 2014
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Institut français du Nigeria 52 Libreville Street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
Contact: 09093930007

The Grand Opening of Escape Club
Escape Lagos will be the place to be this Friday as it has its grand opening. The event will feature all the of the club’s latest features like the light & laser system and great DJs thumping great tunes!
Date: Friday, 12 December, 2014
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Escape, Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: 08090488888

The Grand Opening of Sarpapa
SARPAPA is a new event information platform that concentrates in providing information about upcoming leisure events in Lagos.
Date: Friday, 12 December, 2014
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Cova, Mega Plaza’s rooftop, Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Velvett Lounge’s Pre-Award Party
Come celebrate with Vellvett Lounge as they presents a pre-award party that celebrates some of the best entertainers of 2014 like Dr Sid, Wande Coal, Davido, RunTown and more.
Date: Friday, 12 December, 2014
Time: 10 PM
Venue: 198, Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: 07066333333 | 08020588658

Shape Up Naija Fitness Carnival 2014
Fabila’s Fitness Club presents “Shape Up Naija Fitness Carnival” 2014, an event for everybody – whether you are a fitness pro, fitness fanatic, a newbie, service/product provider, or industry stakeholder, Shape Up Naija Fitness Carnival is an opportunity to train, meet and network with consumers, trainers, gym owners, wellness facility owners, retailers and distributors.
Date: Saturday, 13 December, 2014
Time: 8 AM
Venue: GET Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket: N3000
Contact: 07036572883 | carnival@shapeupnaija.com

Get Fit with Ada | Holiday Bootcamp
Starting this weekend and running through to the end of December, fitness enthusiasts will have the opportunity to burn some calories.
Date: Saturday, 13 December – Tuesday, 30 December, 2014
Time: 8 AM
Venue: Lagos & Akwa Ibom
Ticket: N2500
Contact: contact@adaari.com

Model Audition for African Fashion Exhibition
This is an audition for models who will be participating in the upcoming African Fashion Exhibition.
Date: Saturday, 13 December, 2014
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Friends Club, Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: 08189538165

Presentation and Public Speaking Training Workshop
Join LiveSpeech in Lagos for a 2-day instructor-led training Workshop to improve presentation clarity, structure and delivery. Participants will master 8 steps to preparing more articulate presentations, and will have the chance to deliver individual presentations before the group for performance evaluation and video critique.
Date: Saturday, 13 December, 2014 | Tuesday, 16 December & Wednesday, 17 December, 2014
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Precinct Comfort Hotel, 20 Harvey Road, off Herbert Macaulay Way, Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Ticket: N40,000
Contact: 08189720737 | info@livespeech.org

Nigerian Fashion Bloggers Yard Sale
Shopping is a favorite therapy, so this yard sale, while offering clothes at a crazy discount, would serve as a little community gathering for Nigerian bloggers.
Date: Saturday, 13 December, 2014
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Jazz 38, TF Kuboye Road, Marwa Round About, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: Nigerianfbloggersyardsale@gmail.com

Amede End of the Year Sales
Nigerian Fashion brand ‘AMEDE’ will be having its end of year Sales event
Date: Saturday, 13 December, 2014
Time: 12 PM
Venue: Oysters Restaurant & Lounge, Fola Osibo Street, Lekki 1, Lagos
Contact: 07056892162

International-Coalition for African Fashion Pop-up Shop
The International-Coalition for African Fashion will launch a second pop-up shop weekend to promote and African and African-inspired fashion.
Date: Saturday, 13 December, 2014
Time: 12 PM
Venue: Leisure Life, 559 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, New York
Contact: info@i-caf.org

Grand Opening of Grills In & Out
This weekend there will be a grand opening of ‘Grills In and Out’ with Chef Zeelicious.
Date: Saturday, 13 December, 2014
Time: 3 PM
Venue: 7A Admiralty Road, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Contact: 08170810139 | 012915500

Eve & Tribe Collection Showcase
This event is an opportunity to see the showcase of ‘The Colour Purple’, a new collection from Eve & Tribe.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 12 PM
Venue: 58, Raymond Njoku, Ikoyi, Lagos

Talent in Autism Show Season 6
Experience the amazing talents expressed by our Individuals with Autism as we celebrate the milestones achieved by these children. Engage with their care givers, learn more and Support Autism.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 2 PM
Venue: The Incubator, City of David Road, Victoria Island Lagos
Contact: 08180127108 | 08030833602

Toju Foyeh | Store Opening
Nigerian fashion brand Toju Foyeh will be launching its first store in Lagos, Nigeria.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Sleek Square Mall, Ahmadu Bello Way (Opposite Silverbird Galleria), Victoria Island, Lagos

Zubari Gospel Acapella Concert
Be a part of 3 hours of spirit-lifting Gospel music, a cool ambiance and environment.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 2 PM
Venue: No 3 Kantaja Road, off James Gichuru, next to Msongari School
Contact: 0715003975

Best of Designs | Fashion Exhibition & Musical Performance
The Best of Designs (BOD) fashion show provides a chance for top brands to lend support to the vision of promoting young entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s fashion & Music industry. Fashion show featuring collections from, Zizi Cardow, Graces Hats, Allenzo Clothing, Mistics Klothing, Gentle Inspired, DressUP+, DV Collections and more. Musical Performance by: Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Selebobo, Tekno, Chuddy K, JF DE KING, Mr Sky, KolaSoul, BBMG stars and more.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 4 PM
Venue: VCP HOTEL, Ajose Adeogun Victoria Island Lagos
Tickets: Regular – N5000 | VIP – N10,000 | Table (for – N350,000 | Table (for 10) – N500,000
Contact: 08091989232 | 08127711689

Total Praise
As the year is coming to an end and also as we are celebrating the birth of our lord Jesus Christ in the ” Xmas ” period, Yetunde Are, in conjunction with Azuza Productions is giving us opportunity to praise God in unusually way. The ” Total Praise” will comprise of Music from award winning gospel singer Tim Godfrey and D Xtrem Crew alongside with Big B, Agboola Shadare and many others.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Mauve 21, Event Center, Adeoyo, Ring-Road, Ibadan

Best of Rivers Awards (BORA)
Powered by Inkline Koncepts, be a part of the Best of Rivers Awards that will be taking place this weekend to celebrate excellence.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 4 PM
Venue: 30 Tombia Street, by Le Meridian Hotel, GRA Phase 2, Port-Harcourt
Ticket: Economy Class – N2,500 | Business Class – N10,000 | First Class – N100,000
Contact: 08088034004 | 08088034008

Miss West Africa International
Be a part of the Miss West Africa International pageant as 30 beautiful women from around Africa compete for the crown.
Date: Sunday, 14 December – Sunday, 21 December, 2014
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites, Mardezok, Asaba

Strictly Come Dancing
The 1st Merchants of Romance present a special evening for couples and all dance lovers. So be sure to tap your partner and come dance with the love of life at an exclusive relaxation event tagged ‘Strictly Come Dancing’
Date: Sunday, 14th December, 2014
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Clear Essence California, 13B Alexander Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Ticket: N25, 000 Per Couple
Dress Code: Dance Outfit
Contact: 08125116740 | 08037174741

Unchanged | Stage Play
Watch Unchanged, a touching stage play, this weekend
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Lagos
Ticket: N1,500

The Headies 2014 | Music Concert
Be a part of one of the largest music concerts in Nigeria.
Date: Sunday, 14 December, 2014
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket: Regular – N5,000 | VIP – N15,000 | Table – N250,000 | Table – N500,000

Nigerian Council Inagural Summit
President and Commander-in-Chief, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, in the company of all Heads of Government agencies and parastatals of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, members of the diplomatic corps, the civil society groups, the academia, political, religious and business leaders, as well as friends of Nigeria from all works of life, will convene at the International Conference Center in Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital to welcome and celebrate the first of its kind; the Launching and Inaugural summit of the Nigerian Council.
Date: Monday, 15 December, 2014
Time: 10 AM
Venue: International Conference Centre, Abuja
Contact: 07054858222 | info@Nigeriancouncil.org

Alta Moda | Art, Fashion & Photography
Alta Moda aims at creating awareness in the fashion and arts sector of the country.
Date: Wednesday, 17 December, 2014
Time: 12 PM
Venue: Ember Creek, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: 08182127395 | 07037413487 | 08187811233 | 09021817768


F.A.M.E 2014 Concert
F.A.M.E productions proudly presents a fashion and music entertainment concert.
Date: Wednesday, 17 December, 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket: Regular – N5000 | VIP – N20,000 | Table – N500,000 | Table – N1,000,000
Contact: 08166546231 | 0809773038

Aww, how nice!

COMMON CHARACTERS THAT YOUTHS OF THESE DAYS DISPLAY.
Wakes up in the morning by 7 a.m, goes directly into the kitchen, gets food and eat.....
His phone's battery is off. He'll pick up his charger and leaves home in search of power to charge his phone. He'll enter all the barbing
saloons, Even while charging he's on the phone, Chatting!
Chatting! Chatting!When the phone manage to reach 30% after 2hrs of charging and usage, he hangs the
charger on his neck with great joy going back home. Without removing his shoes or slippers he cruises
into the living room, doing what? Chatting! Hmmm,the phone gets low again, he leaves home again to another barbing saloon, he comes
back in the night around 9 p.m,uses the charged battery till 2 a.m.. and this is their daily routine living and
him or her wants to be a doctor.......
Indeed Many youths are captives of technology, all they do is charge and discharge, Charge and
discharge, charge and discharge, Going around with charger!!!!
Some young people believe without their phones they'll die,some feel like dying when they have a low
battery, some can go to burial just to charge phone!!!. You want to be a doctor, Its true you've not Gained
admission,can't you start reading medical related books? You're chatting with your friend from a barbing saloon where you're
charging your phone and he's replying from his office in
Shell.. Bro,this one no be your village people charm oh!...You're the devil to yourself. Some young
people self.. Please, understand that what you spend your time doing is what you become. Nobody gets food on his table Because
he's a great chatter...
LoL..Drop that phone, Think of
your future.. Ooh Because you're 18,you think you're still a kid?? That 60 year old man that hawks pure
water in your streets, did what your doing now, many years ago

What happy news. The two boys - Rafael and Michael who were abducted from their home in Isheri Magodo Estate, Lagos on Sunday December 8th (read here) have been found. They were found in Shagamu today...and have re-united with their parents.

The Publisher of the Leadership newspaper and presidential aspirant, Sam Nda-Isiah has reportedly stepped down for General Buhari at the ongoing APC presidential primaries holding in Lagos. NTA just tweeted it.

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