Canceled wedding becomes banquet for homeless people (photos)

When 27-year-old Quinn Duane called her mother to tell her that her wedding wasn’t happening, that the groom-to-be got cold feet, the woman and her husband, who had spent $35,000 on the wedding reception, were shocked. It was supposed to be a beautiful banquet at Sacramento’s Citizen Hotel, overlooking the city skyline, and the deposits had already been paid.

Instead of calling off their daughter's wedding, the Duanes decided to keep the reception. But it wasn’t the original 120 guests who came Saturday – they invited a different group of guests - the Sacramento’s homeless population - to a free, extravagant meal. The family said they thought it was the right thing to do

Photo: 80yr old woman arrested by by Edo Police for peddling arms

A woman said to be about 80 years old named Madam Comfort Izeomwen was arrested by the Edo State Police Command along with her accomplice, a 48 year old woman named Stella Omobude, who was caught with 32 live cartridges.

Edo State Police Commissioner, Chris Ezike, who paraded the suspects (above), said the women were arrested after police raided Evbueren village, along Benin/Auchi road, where the women lived after they got an anonymous tip about their operation...

Photos: Ambode swears in new Commissioners, Special Advisers

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode today swore in his commissioners and special advisers into office at the Lagos state government secretariat Alausa Ikeja.

The Commissioners appointed and their portfolios include, Gbolahan Lawal, Commissioner for Housing, Dr. Jide Idris, Commissioner for Health; Folarin Coker, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Seye Oladejo; Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations;
Engr. Ganiyu Johnson, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure; Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau, Commissioner for Agriculture; Mr. Rotimi Ogunleye, Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives; Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget; Dr. Babatunde Adejare, Commissioner for Environment; Mr. Olawale Oluwo, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources; Dr. Benson Akintola, Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions; Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi, Commissioner for Finance; Dr. Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef, Commissioner for Home Affairs and Mr. Steve Ayorinde, Commissioner for Information and Strategy.

Photos: An evening with Airtel premier customers in Port Harcourt

As part of continuous efforts to deepen relationship with its customers across Nigeria, leading telecoms services provider, Airtel Nigeria recently organised an exclusive business forum for premier customers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The interactive business session, which was held at Aztech Arcum, along Stadium Road, availed guests in attendance, the opportunity to gain insights on the benefits associated with being a member of the Airtel Premier club.

Photos: Bride organises her wedding in 4 hours so her dying mother would be part of it

When Sarah Dawson, 22, realized her mother had little time left, she organised for her wedding to her teenage sweetheart Mark Barlow, 27, to be done at her mother Rosanne’s hospital bedside.

 

The mother of two and fiance Mark had already brought forward the date, from next year to October 31. But when Mrs Dawson, 51, worsened they realized that would also be too late so the bride hastily arranged a blessing with flowers, food and her entire wedding outfit.

Buhari meets with Service Chiefs at the State House

President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo earlier today met with service Chiefs at the state house Abuja. More photos after the cut....

Beyonce covers Beat Magazine's Issue No. 16

Beyonce shows off her amazing figure on the patriotic cover of Beat Magazine Issue No. 16. She stunned in a red-and-white-striped one-piece swimsuit by Solid & Striped and a red hoodie while standing in front of the American flag. The cover was released three days ago but photos from the inside spread released today. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Written customer declaration seen in a hotel in Kebbi State

Lol. So only wives are allowed in this hotel in Kebbi? How many men take their wives to a hotel? Spotted on Twitter/donlaz4u

You & I with Monalisa

Nollywood star actress, producer and entrepreneur, Monalisa Chinda has added another feather to her cap as she has concluded production of her innovative talk-show titled, “You and I with Monalisa”

‘You and I with Monalisa’ is an intimate and interactive  show that uses the vehicle of drama to address pressing and trending social issues with the  most refreshing perspectives.’

ISIS releases photos claiming that some African Christians in Libya converted to Islam & joined ISIS

These are supposedly African Christians in Tripoli, Libya, who converted to Islam and joined ISIS in Libya. ISIS released the photos on social media. The men don't look like they willingly joined ISIS though. Looks like they told them "join ISIS or die!". More photos after the cut...

Drogba mobbed by fans after touching down in Canada to start new chapter in MLS

The Chelsea legend was mobbed by hundreds of fans as he arrived the Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Canada yesterday Wednesday July 29 after agreeing to join Major League Soccer side, Montreal Impact, believed to be 18-months in length. 

The 37 year-old Ivorian star left Chelsea in May after playing 381 games for the Blues and winning four Premier League titles with the London club. See the photos after the cut...

Photo of Prince Charles drawing away from an Eagle sparks hilarious internet memes

Yesterday July 29th, the next-in-line to the British throne, Prince Charles, was photographed cringing away from an Eagle during a visit to Sandringham Flower Show. After the photos made its way to the internet...the hashtag #princecharlesbeingattackedbythings was quickly picked it up with a series of brilliant and cringe-worthy memes. Choi! See some memes after the cut...

Gen Olukolade replaced as Director of Defence Information

General Chris Olukolade has been replaced as the Director of Defence Information. According to a statement from the Nigerian Army, Colonel Rabe Abubakar will take over from him in Acting capacity. Gen Olukolade became DFI in March 2013.

This black American wants to start dressing like a lion. Well...

This was shared by an Black American. Considering what's been going between blacks and cops over there, who can blame him? When the life of a lion killed in Africa is causing more outrage in the US than the lives of blacks wasted by racist cops. Meanwhile see what was left on the front door of the office of the lion killer in Zimbabwe..

DSS DG not our card-carrying member - APC

Press statement from the APC below...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied the allegation by the PDP that the Director-General of the DSS, Mr. Lawal Daura, is a card-carrying member of the party (APC), calling the accusation absurd and frivolous In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party challenged the PDP to publish any evidence it may have to confirm the allegation, adding: ”After all, it is trite that he who alleges must prove.”
In the absence of that, the PDP must call another press conference to publicly apologize to all Nigerians for engaging in barefaced lies,” it said. APC expressed shock that the PDP has started exhibiting all the symptoms of hallucination so soon after its gravy train derailed, saying it’s obvious that the party has now started hearing voices.

Photos: Caitlyn Jenner steps out in black jumpsuit & stilettos

Ms Jenner stepped out in this chic black jumpsuit that featured a sweetheart cut neckline as she dined at actress Eva Longoria's restaurant, Beso in Hollywood yesterday. More pics after the cut...

Police arrest 9 more suspects over the killing of 4yr old boy in Lagos

9 people have been arrested in connection with the July 27th murder of a four-year old boy by 16 year old Tajudeen Azeez (pictured above) in Ijaniki, Lagos.
The Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Patricia Amadin, said the suspects were arrested following a confessional statement by Azeez who is currently in police custody. She added that the police is still investigating the matter and more arrest will be made.

Azeez had agreed to kill his neighbor's child after a man named Osho promised to give him N50,000 if he can provide human flesh

As shared by Maje Ayida on instagram

He shared it yesterday...

Photos: Pregnant lady charmed by a one eyed-beggar in a bus in Enugu

A LIB reader tells a scary and interesting story of something he witnessed in Enugu and backed it up with photos. Things are really happening. We all need to be careful out there. Read story below...

Two days back, being Wednesday, on my way back from school, I witnessed something extra-ordinary. If you are familiar with Enugu metropolis, this happened at MSP bus-stop, the one before IMT gate(Institute of Management and technology). As I was walking home approaching the bus-stop to enter a bus, one bus swerved in front of me and people started jumping down from the bus and each person that came down began crying. They were saying a pregnant woman who was in the bus was being charmed and made dumb by a one-eyed beggar who was also in the bus.

Man posts positive HIV results on Instagram

The guy who goes by the name @I'malwaysup on Instagram said he was feeling sick so decided to go do a test and was told he had HIV positive. He took to instagram to apologize to people he's slept with without protection and asked them to go test themselves. Wahala Yazo. Lol. Ladies, biko if the man looks familiar to you, you think maybe you got down with him sometime in your past, go and test yaself! :-)