crunch27: September 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Watch Toke Makinwa's 2nd Episode of Sexology "Are You at Risk?" On Her Vlog

Sexology is back this week and Toke gets down to business as usual on her second episode. It's all about STi's/Hiv.

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New mums Tiwa Savage and Omawumi are both back on their grind after months away from Lagos to nurse their new born babies.

They both posted on social media today about their excitement to be back in Lagos.

Omawumi stepped out of a Parents Teachers Associations meeting while Tiwa Savage simply stated she had a busy day ahead.

Rémy Martin opens First-of-its-kind Exclusive Membership Club in Nigeria

As part of its culture of celebrating excellence and perfection, Fine Champagne Cognac Rémy Martin has opened a first-of-its-kind exclusive membership XO lounge in Lagos, Nigeria called the Rémy Martin XO Centaur Club, the lounge was opened on Sunday, September 20th, 2015 in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The event which exuded the understated opulence of the House of Rémy Martin is part of a defined initiative designed to honour success and achievers in the Nigerian society.

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He tweeted these photos of receiving the list from Chief of Staff to President Buhari.

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God forgives our sins no matter how grave, i don't see why this woman should have been executed after turning a new leaf 18 years after the crime plus several pleas from around the world even from the office of Pope Francis.

After a five-hour delay, Georgia death row inmate Kelly Gissendaner was executed early Wednesday morning for her role in the killing of her husband.

Gissendaner was scheduled to die at 7 p.m. Tuesday, but her lawyers filed appeals to state and federal courts in her final hours to try to spare her life.

Russia has conducted its first airstrike against ISIS in Syria, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said Today, Wednesday September 30th.

Billboard Names Lady Gaga Woman of the Year

Lady Gaga is the woman of the year, according to Billboard magazine.

Billboard announced Tuesday that the pop star will be honored at its Dec. 11 Women in Music event in New York City. The decade-old event will be televised for the first time, on Lifetime on Dec. 18.

Cool FM’s in-house disc jockey, DJ Xclusive who also doubles as an artiste signed under Empire Mates Entertainment, EME, is set to join the growing list of Nigerian entertainers who have quit bachelorhood.

DJ Xclusive is set to walk down the aisle with his heartthrob, Tinuke Ogundero, in a talk of the town wedding this weekend.

The pair will have their traditional wedding on Thursday, October 1, 2015 before a white wedding on Saturday, October 3, 2015.

It will be recalled DJ Xclusive and Tinuke got engaged in July 2014.

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Plan Baby's Exact Due Date For Christmas Day

For a family that has practically everything, what more could they possibly ask for? Well, a new report claims that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will welcome their baby boy on Jesus’ birthday - Christmas Day. Keep in mind, Kanye does call himself God and or Yeezus.

Kim Kardashian, 34, may be giving Kanye West, 38, the best Christmas present ever. A new report claims that the Yeezus baby will be born on Christmas Day. Sorry North West, 2, you’re gift opening extravaganza is postponed for a bigger present — a baby brother.

For those wishing for a comeback between ‘Knocking on my Door’ singer, D’banj and his former producer and partner, Don Jazzy, it may happen even sooner than expected, according to LagosToday.

Pope Francis in New York City for Second Stop on US Trip

Pope Francis kicked off his second United States stop in New York City with a Thursday evening prayer at St. Patrick's Cathedral, one of the nation's best-known churches.

Thousands of people lined up along Fifth Avenue to greet him with cheers as he made his way in his open-sided popemobile to the center of one of the nation's largest Roman Catholic archdioceses.

Donald Trump's presidential campaign is about to get a little bit bigger.

Ivanka Trump announced Thursday that she and husband Jared Kushner are expecting their third child this spring. The 33-year-old businesswoman posted a video to her Facebook page to share the news, Click here to see the video, with a little help from daughter Arabella, 4, and son Joseph, 2.

Taraji P. Henson and the "Empire" writers should know ... 50 Cent doesn't sweat people taking shots at him -- been there, done that -- so, he's firing right back with a direct shot at Cookie's ... cookie. During the "Empire" premiere ... Taraji's character made a crack about Fifty being "thirsty," and it didn't take long for him to respond. 50 wants everyone to know he's got a sexual past with Cookie. So, is it just faux TV beef, or is Fiddy really talking about Taraji? Guessing it's door #1. But who really knows?

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Ok if you are in Nigeria you might want to clean out your pantries of all the Maggi noodles or maybe all kinds of noodles for now until the air is cleared on this.

The National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians not to buy a certain brand of noodles called Maggi noodles produced by Nestlé India.

The office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, has issued a security alert on the likelihood of Boko Haram attack on Lagos seaports.

The alert was as a result of the concern expressed by the United States Embassy on the security situation at the nation’s seaports.

The security alert was signed by Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Enforcement and Intelligence, Mr. Dan Ugo, on behalf of the Comptroller General, Col. Hameed Ali (retd).

The Butcher and The Bridge: A Tale of Love, Hope & Triumph in War Showing at the Muson Center on October 3rd & 4th

A young couple toiled every day from the crack of dawn to the going down of sun. They struggled each day to make ends meet and build the future they hoped for. Every time they were faced with a struggle they shrugged it off with a smile, a song, and the comfort of their love. This happiness they found in the love they shared.

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Despite reports that he fled the UK to the US and sold off some of his property in Abuja and more (Read here), the former Akwa Ibom state governor now Senator returned to Nigeria from the UK where he had gone for medical treatment after surviving a car crash in Abuja last month.

Lagos Residents Stoop To Trekking As Traffic Situation Lingers

The chaotic traffic situation in Lagos entered its third day on Tuesday, 22nd September. Lagosians have now resorted to trekking as the traffic situation in Lagos gets worse. These are passengers along the Apapa Oshodi expressway in Lagos trekking towards Mile 2 as the express road has been overtaken by Petroleum tankers. Some of the passengers have been said to have been robbed by hoodlums along the road.

Hopefully the madness can end soonest.

A Nigerian woman got assaulted by a "foul-mouthed" black man on a bus in Peckham, London.

The video was captured by an Asian man who was in the bus. Some black people who were on that ride were said to have disembarked from the vehicle to avoid witnessing what would unfold.

Man was arrested and case now in court as it's being followed up by CANUK a Nigerian embassy affiliated organisation in UK.

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Pope Francis arrived Tuesday at Joint Base Andrews, marking the beginning of his first trip to the United States.

The pontiff landed at about 3:50 p.m. EDT and was greeted by President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and top cardinals and bishops from the U.S. Catholic church, including the archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, and the archbishop of Galveston-Houston, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo.

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What it’s like being the Kardashians’ BFFs

Mixing business with friendship can be tricky for anyone, but for Malika Haqq and Khadijah Haqq McCray, there’s an added complication: The buds they’re doing business with are the Kardashians.

Identical twins Malika and Khadijah star in the new E! reality show “Dash Dolls,” premiering Sunday at 9 p.m. It’s a spinoff of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” and Kris, Kim, Kourtney and Khloé are all executive producers.

Watch the wild new E! series Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9|8c on E!

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Embattled former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio yesterday gave his successor the most heart breaking news – he won’t be returning to Nigeria soon following the raid of the presidential lodge he (Akpabio) stayed where stockpile of arms and dollar notes were discovered in a surprise raid by a special squad of the Department of State Security, reports Global Concord. He has also been said to put his Abuja properties and others up for sale.

'If it's inconsistent with the values and principles of America, then of course it should matter'

GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson said he would not support a Muslim presidential candidate, calling Islam inconsistent with the constitution in an interview on Meet the Press Sunday.

“I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation,” he said. “I absolutely would not agree with that.”

Bottoms up. Sunscreen shots for all. No more messing around with lotions and sprays.

Why would you grease yourself up with icky, sticky sunblock when you could drink your sun protection instead? That’s the main selling point behind a new drinkable SPF-like product called UVO. But seriously would you drink this?

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Jaden Smith’s New Girlfriend Has a Criminal Record

Jaden Smith’s got a new lady in his life and she’s got a shady past.

On Tuesday, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s 17-year-old son was spotted locking arms and snuggling with blond beauty Sarah Snyder at the Gypsy Sport show at New York Fashion Week.

Tonight's debate will take place from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and will see Trump flanked by Ben Carson, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

One interesting new dynamic in this second debate will be the addition of Carly Fiorina, who did not make the first debate. However, her impressive performance in her first "undercard" GOP debate, coupled with her eagerness to take on Trump directly should mean that she brings something new and fresh to the debate tonight.

Click here to watch the live stream on CNN.

Will Diana Ross Cameo on ‘Empire’?

Diana Ross has been in talks for a cameo role on the Fox hit “Empire.”

The legendary diva has had discussions with the show’s co-creator Lee Daniels about appearing on the show, which starts its second season on Sept. 23. And Ross seems to be into the idea.

Ivana Trump is glad she won’t have to accompany ex-husband Donald Trump to the White House if he wins in 2016.

“It is a lot of headache being First Lady,” she confessed to Page Six at Dennis Basso’s New York Fashion Week show on Tuesday. “I’m used to being in front of the camera so that part would not bother me much, but I think it’s going to be an undertaking.”

Rihanna Picks Mayweather Fight over Fashion Week

Rihanna took some time away from Fashion Week to watch Floyd Mayweather fight Andre Berto Saturday.

Rumour has it that the “Diamonds” singer took over the Owner’s Suite at 40/40 Club with boyfriend Travis Scott, while Nicki Minaj and fiancé Meek Mill, Shaquille O’Neal, the Clippers’ Blake Griffin, and Ne-Yo relaxed inside the “Jay Z” Room.

Amar’e Stoudemire also had a private space to root for the champ.

“Everyone popped into Rihanna’s room as the night went on,” says a source.

Drake Upset Over Music Mix-Up At Serena Williams’ Fashion Show

Drake and Anna Wintour at Serena Williams Fashion Week show

After being blamed on social media for Serena Williams’ US Open defeat, Drake caused more drama at her HSN Signature Statement New York Fashion Week show by having heated words with the DJ over the music.

Sitting front-row with Anna Wintour, Gigi Hadid and Lily Aldridge at Williams’ show Tuesday, Drake seemed more concerned with the show’s soundtrack, which used his songs, including “Back to Back,” which played during the finale.

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Made Men Music Group has released the official tracklist of Iyanya’s “Applaudise” album as they gets close to its release.

“Applaudise” is named after the core themes of the album, which shows Iyanya projecting happiness and all the feelings that come with being in a state of joy.

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‘Empire’ Actress Folded Jeans at H&M Before Her Big Break

Serayah McNeill may be on Fox’s biggest show, “Empire”, not to mention her coveted spot in Taylor Swift’s “girl squad”, but it wasn’t long ago that she was paying her dues folding jeans to make ends meet.

Talk about “Drunk in Love.”

After seven years of marriage, Beyoncé and Jay Z still know how to enjoy themselves.

Music’s power couple was photographed engaging in some serious PDA while on vacation in Sardinia over the weekend.

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Hateful comments are getting under the Kardashian/Jenner sisters’ thick skin.

Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kylie and Kendall appeared together for a panel discussion Monday at the Soho Apple Store in NYC to launch their individual apps and websites created by Whalerock Industries, a Santa Monica based technology and media company, but the reality stars want ultimate control on any feedback paying subscribers are allowed to have on posts from makeup tutorials to selfie photoshoots.

Roberta Vinci Ends Serena Williams' Grand Slam Hopes

Twenty-six times, Serena Williams had played a grand slam match in 2015. And all 26 times she emerged triumphant.

But in her 27th encounter, the world No. 1 came unstuck against a stubborn Italian, Roberta Vinci, who wasn't even seeded at the U.S. Open.

Yay! The countdown is almost over! Hey Gladiators, are you ready?!

The twisty crazy goodness of Scandal Season 5 premieres on September 24th at 9|8c on ABC.

The 30 second clip starts with Kerry Washington‘s Olivia Pope and Tony Goldwyn‘s President Fitzgerald Grant in bed together. And then Fitz hands Mellie (Bellamy Young) divorce papers!

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Dang!!!!!

Real Madrid have told Paris Saint-Germain that they can buy Cristiano Ronaldo - just as long as they pay his €1billion release clause!

The Portuguese winger has long been a target of PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi as he looks to take the Ligue 1 club to the next level in Europe.

President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted about 40 names to the Department of State Services (DSS), the Department of Military Intelligence (DMI), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and other security agencies for screening ahead of his much-awaited ministerial appointments.

According to Daily Post, the names were submitted about a week ago.

Click to see the names of some of those who are said to be on the list:

With his head bowed during a moment of silence outside the White House, President Barack Obama set the tone Friday for a nation marking a dark day with solemn ceremonies.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry announced Friday he is suspending his struggling presidential campaign, becoming the first in the crowded GOP contest to bow out.

Docs don’t have to admit wrongdoing in Rivers’ death - Judge

This doesn't sound right in any way! A Manhattan judge has ruled that the medical officials who allegedly botched comedienne Joan Rivers’ routine throat surgery don’t have to admit to any wrongdoing at the outset of the civil case over her death.

Rihanna and rapper-of-the-moment Travis Scott were extremely close at Up & Down and 1Oak on Tuesday.

“They are definitely together. They were dancing very close and didn’t care who could see them,” a spy said.

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has returned to site on the Lagos-Ibadan Express Way ahead of its plan to start full repair works again by the end of September.

The rehabilitation works on the road were stopped by the company some time ago following some issues with the federal Government.

A pastor who had an account on the extra marital affairs website Ashley Madison has committed suicide. Those close to John Gibson say he had been struggling with depression and the revelation that he was a member of the website appear to have pushed him over the edge. The pastor and professor at New Orleans Baptist Seminary was also a father of two and he committed suicide about six days after the Ashley Madison list leaked.

Queen Elizabeth Makes History, Becomes UK's Longest-Reigning Monarch

Queen Elizabeth, who ascended the throne aged just 25 as her exhausted country struggled to recover from the ravages of World War Two, makes history on Wednesday when she becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

At about 5.30 p.m. (1230 ET), Elizabeth, who now aged 89 is also the nation's oldest ever monarch, will surpass the 63 years, 7 months, 2 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes that her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria spent on the throne.

British Prime Minister David Cameron led tributes to the queen.

An engine on a London-bound British Airways jet caught fire Tuesday while the plane was preparing to take off from Las Vegas, shooting flames from the side of the jet and forcing passengers to escape on emergency slides leaving 14 injured.

Clerk From Kentucky Same Sex Marriage Ordeal Released From Jail

Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who was jailed for refusing to give marriage licenses to same-sex couples, walked free Tuesday after five days, but she and her lawyer would not say whether she would abide by a court order not to interfere with the issuance of licenses by her office.

Three decades after she gave up the crown amid a nude photo scandal, Vanessa Williams is returning to the Miss America pageant.

The Miss America Organization, Dick Clark Productions and the ABC television network announced Tuesday they are bringing back the award-winning actress and singer to serve as head judge for the 2016 competition. It begins Tuesday and culminates in the crowning of the next Miss America on Sunday.

Kim in June 2015

It looks like Kylie Jenner raided Kim Kardashian’s closet. Well, pretty much what it looks like.

In a new photoshoot for Galore, Jenner wears a pair of black and gold-striped Balmain pants that look exactly like a pair belonging to her older sister.