Welcome to realtymz blog: 2015-04-26

Saturday, 2 May 2015

Photos: William & Kate introduce their little princess to the world

The Royal couple showed off their little princess born hours ago. William arrived with their son, George to meet Kate and then they emerged from the Lindo Wing with their new baby girl wrapped in a white blanket. Congrats again to them. See more photos after the cut...

David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham and their 4children boarded a private plane to celebrate David's 40th birthday today with his close friends and loving family. Their exotic destination is the luxury Amanjena Resort near Marrakesh, which holds symbolic value to the couple as they renewed their marriage vows there in 2004.

Nicki Minaj and her Beau Meek Mills are already in Vegas for the Mayweather and Pacquiao fight slated for today. She shared these pictures on her Instagram page. More photos after the cut...

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has given birth to a baby girl. The new princess was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington around 8.34am this morning May 2nd weighing 8lbs 3oz. Prince William was reportedly present for the birth. Mother and child are said to be doing great.

News of the birth was announced with a notice attached to the railings outside Buckingham Palace around 11am this morning where a jubilant crowd is currently celebrating the little girl's arrival.

The newborn is 4th in line to the throne. Congrats to Kate and Prince William.

Satellite images show Kim Jong-un's troops carrying out mass executions

Satellite images show North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un's troops carrying out brutal mass executions using anti-aircraft guns which would leave the bodies 'pulverized'. Sickening pictures have been released by Committee for Human Rights in North Korea that show six anti-aircraft guns used to shoot a line of people, a viewing platform can be seen set up nearby, which is very sickening.

Experts have analysed the photographs which appear to show the Kanggon Military Training Area, close to the capital city Pyongyang, being used as a long-distance firing range.

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand announced this morning that his wife of six years and mother of his three children, Rebecca Ferdinand died in a hospital in London following a short battle with cancer. Ferdinand announced the sad news on the club's website this morning. He said:

'My soul mate slipped away last night. Rebecca, my wonderful wife, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. She was a fantastic loving mother to our three beautiful children. She will be missed as a wife, sister, aunt, daughter and granddaughter. She will live on in our memory, as a guide and inspiration.

Photos: Britney Spears hurt her ankle, cancels remaining shows

Britney Spears hurt her ankle badly during her Las Vegas show on Wednesday night, and she's been forced to cancel two shows.

Video footage of the performer shot by an audience member shows Spears kicking and high-stepping on high-heels during her single "(You Drive Me) Crazy" before her left ankle gives way.

Janet Jackson is quite scarce to see these days so any spotting is reported. Ms Jackson was spotted leaving her hotel in Milan, Italy two days ago after attending Giorgio Armani's anniversary dinner the day before with her husband. See another photo after the cut...

She openly declared a few weeks ago that she wants Wiz Khalifah back but Amber Rose is not waiting around for him to make up his mind. The single mother was spotted holding hands with her new man, Machine Gun Kelly, as they strolled in Manhattan, New York on April 28th.

“They were looking at each other, like they were looking which way to go. I didn’t see any security with them. They were holding hands. To me, it looked like they were dating.” An eye witness told Bossip.

The two were first spotted together when the rapper picked up Amber from the airport after her trip to the UK. (Photo credit: Bossip)

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Janet Jackson and her billionaire husband attend Giorgio Armani's party in Milan

Since 48 year old Janet Jackson got married to her Qatar-based business magnate Wissam Al Manaso in 2012, it has become rare to see her in public, so you can imagine the amazement of seeing photos of her at Giorgio Armani's 40th Anniversary celebration at Nobu in Milan, Italy on Wednesday.

Janet Jackson brought her husband as her date for the dinner. She tried to go incognito by wearing a hooded blazer and black pants but one sharp and quick photographer recognized her and was able to grab a couple of shots of her and her billionaire husband walking into the reception hand in hand.
Janet Jackson had not walked a red carpet since October 2014, for the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience before that, the singer was last seen by paparazzi in February.

Images: USweekly

Chris Brown and Rihanna party together last night???

Well, not that they partied together but they were at the same party at the same time last night. They were both spotted at rapper Travis Scott's birthday party last night handling the same snake while party goers Tweeted confirmation. See that after the cut...

Some of the women and girls (with their kids) found by Nigerian troops at Sambisa Forest two days ago. More photos after the cut...

That's a hot body for a mother of two. Another pic after the cut...

Andrew Chan is one of the 8 people executed in Indonesia two days ago. He was known as the Bali 9 ringleader. Before he was executed by a firing squad, Andrew wrote haunting letter to schoolchildren around the world where he revealed how he became addicted to drugs at age 15 and warns teens not to follow his footsteps. The letter was read out Chan himself from inside his Indonesian prison cell, as part of a documentary made available to schools. After introducing himself, the Australian said;

'Now the reason why I'm writing you this letter is to address you guys about the dangers of drugs and the effects it can have on you and also others. To tell you a little bit about my life story, I was once 15, 16 and it wasn't too long ago I was sitting in a class just like you guys.

Popular Gospel artist Solomon Lange will be getting married to his bride Florence this Saturday in Abuja and just released these lovely pre-wedding photos. Congrats to them. See more photos after the cut...

Nigerian Lesley Nneka Arimah (above left) is winner of the 2015 Commonwealth Short Story Prize (African region) for her short story 'Light'. Congrats to her.

Paul Okoye shares adorable pic with his son and niece

Aww, see the way his niece is looking at him. So cute!

Mu’azu not asked to resign, PDP NWC not in dispute with Governors - PDP

There were reports in some dailies today that PDP Chairman Adamu Mu-Azu has been asked to resign and that he and other PDP National Working Committee members who attended a meeting yesterday were asked to go out by some governors before the official end of the meeting. PDP has released a statement denying there was a dispute or that Mu'azu was asked to resign. The statement below...

Ciara's fans known as C-squad have been attacking Future ever since Ciara stepped out with her new man, NFL player Russell Wilson. They think Russell is an upgrade. Yesterday, Future sent a cryptic tweet seemingly aimed at Ciara, Russell and her fans, saying he wished he cared. When the trolls won't leave him alone, Future let them know he was only amused by their antics and nothing else. See the tweets after the cut...

Star actress Chika Ike who recently premiered her reality TV Show 'African Diva' reality TV show announced on her instagram page this morning that her contract with bullet energy drink as the brand ambassador has been renewed for 2 years. Congrats to her as she smiles to the bank.

Above is a photo of some of the girls recently rescued by Nigerian troops from Sambisa Forest. Meanwhile Spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade, says identity of the rescued females is still unknown. He said this while addressing newsmen in Abuja today

New beautiful pic of baby rescued from Nepal's earthquake rubble

The 4-months old baby who was rescued yesterday April 29th from the rubble of the Nepal earthquake after being trapped for 22 hours pictured right looking fresh and healthy in new photos released today. God is great!

Lagos state government says in the last one year it has shut down 24 religious buildings in the state following complaints of noise pollution they produce in areas where they are situated as well as their non adherence to the state guidelines on noise pollution.

Lagos state Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello pictured left above disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja yesterday April 29th

“We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated. We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”he said

293 rescued females undergo HIV and pregnancy test

The Nigerian military has moved the 293 females they rescued two days ago from Sambisa Forest to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where they are to undergo series of test including HIV and pregnancy test. According to a military source who spoke to Punch, 7 of the girls rescued had gunshot wounds and are being treated at the hospital. The 200 girls rescued are of between ages 13 and 18 years.

South African women narrate discrimination they face for marrying Nigerian men

South African women married to Nigerian men have narrated the discrimination they face for marrying men outside their country. Seeing the disaffection their kinsmen show them after finding love in the hands of Nigerian men, the women decided to form an association, the United Nigerian Wives in South Africa (UNWISA) club about two years ago where they give support and succor to each other.

Comedian, Talk Show host and TV producer Teju Babyface's wife, Tobi Oyelakin, was on her way to the mainland at about 8pm last night when her car was attacked by hoodlums on Eko Bridge. She was in the car with her driver and 3 other girls in the back seat and were approaching the National Theater area of the Eko bridge when they encountered some traffic.

They had barely come to a stop when 4 boys leaped out of the shadows and knocked on the windows with torch lights and asked them to roll down the windows. They were still trying to come to terms with rising levels of panic when the hoodlums shattered the rear windows on both sides of the car and proceeded to rough-handle the ladies in the back seat and collect all valuables. Continue...

15 year old Pemba was pulled out alive after five days under the rubble. He was in a guest house that collapsed during the earthquake in Nepal. He said he drank water dripping from wet clothes to survive and prayed for people to find him. There were still people shouting from under the rubble where Pemba was found but rescue workers have not been able to get to them. See another pic after the cut...

According to AFP, the Nigerian Army says it has rescued about 160 more hostages from Sambisa Forest.

"We are still trying to compute the actual number of those rescued. But tentatively there are about 60 women of various ages and around 100 children," Army spokesman Sani Usman told AFP.

He also said one woman was killed in the fighting and eight other rescued hostages were injured. A soldier was also killed and four others wounded.

Not again! Another missing child

11 year old Marvelous Adekunle is missing! According to his family, he left his home at Matanmi Street Onipanu, Lagos at about 6:30am yesterday morning 29th April and never returned. Please if you see him, kindly call any of these numbers 08058568894, 08029886720,07086339434 or report to the nearest police station.

Fellow Nigerian slaves: CBN has again decided to limit our freedom to our hard earned money

From $150k a year to $50k year - that's all you can spend now when you travel abroad. Dr Peregrino Brimah of Ends.ng says it's not right. Read his article below...

Dear fellow Nigerian masses,
In response to the spate of governing cabal looting billions of dollars and laundering this via private jets to South Africa and beyond, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governed by Godwin Emefiele has again decided that we the people must be punished and deprived of all rights to receive and send our hard earned personal little money for the little business and living necessities we manage.

In an unbelievable but expected new move, the CBN sent the below letter to us with the latest restrictions on our financial freedom.

List of all migrants who died in the Mediterranean laid down on the floor of the European Parliament yesterday. See another photo after the cut...

The Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has sacked the Director of finance of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Tochukwu Bede Uchendu, over allegations of irregularities associated with his appointment into office as well as granting unapproved waivers worth N1 billion.

Mr Uchendu's sack was effected following a petition by the Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) dated March 23rd and addressed to the office of the Head of Service.

A Federal high court sitting in Benin city, Edo state convicted Michael Igbinedion, the younger brother of former Edo state governor, Lucky Igbinedion and one Charles Eboigbodin over a N25bn money laundering scam yesterday April 29th.

The duo and their firms: Gava Corporation Limited; Romrig Nigeria Limited; PML Securities Company Limited and PML Nigeria Limited, were dragged before the court by EFCC over an 81-count charge of alleged money laundering, misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.

Justin Bieber got in hot water yesterday while in Rome to shoot "Zoolander 2. He is wanted in Argentina in connection to not showing up to face charges that he allegedly got his bodyguards to beat up an Argentine photographer in 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Several police officers were rumored to have showed up outside his hotel in Rome, fortunately for him, no arrest was made. Bieber is said to be on an Interpol list because of the outstanding warrant in Argentina in 2013.

Members of the Chibok community in Borno State have not yet seen any of their 219 schoolgirls abducted over a year ago by Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast of the much beleaguered state.

However, they insist that they have high hopes that their missing daughters would soon walk home. Tuesday’s rescue of 200 girls and 93 women that was announced by the authorities has raised their hopes that things might soon turn around for good for them, and their daughters would eventually be rescued.

While Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett are putting his reported affair behind him, the reality star's fans are apparently not doing the same.

The transgender female who had a relationship with Hank Baskett is filing a police report, claiming she was attacked in a gay bar by Kendra Wilkinson fans who were out for revenge...

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, yesterday withdrew the suit against the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the state House of Assembly from impeaching him and his Deputy, Kolapo Olusola.

In the suit, the plaintiffs, including speaker of the House of Assembly which is occupied by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional Speaker, Olugbemi Joseph Dele; Ekiti State House of Assembly, Fayose and Olusola through their counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), had approached the court seeking to stop impeachment moves against the governor. The suit however had already been struck out by Justice Ahmed Mohammed.
When the matter was called for hearing yesterday, counsel to the plaintiffs, Raji, informed the court of his client’s intention to withdraw the case. The plaintiff’s counsel did not give any reason for the withdrawal.

Fuel scarcity: Federal Government to pay marketers N156bn fuel subsidy claims

In order to prevent current fuel scarcity, The Federal Government, yesterday, said it would pay MOWAN N156 billion, out of the about N256.2 billion the marketers claim is owed to them in subsidy claims.

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made this statement at the World Customs Day event held in Abuja yesterday, expressed optimism that the payment, which is expected to be made today, will help address the current fuel scarcity plaguing the country. According to her, the Federal Government is committed to ending the fuel scarcity within the shortest time and that despite the revenue challenges facing the government, the issue of fuel subsidy payments to oil marketers remain a huge priority.

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