Friday, 9 February 2018

U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AGAIN


President Donald Trump.
(Photo by ISP POOL Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI)

The U.S. Senate approved a budget deal including a stopgap government funding bill early on Friday, but it was too late to prevent a federal shutdown that was already underway in an embarrassing setback for the Republican-controlled Congress.

The shutdown, which technically started at midnight, is the second this year under Republican President Donald Trump, who played little role in attempts by party leaders earlier this week to head it off and end months of fiscal squabbling.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management advised millions of federal employees shortly after midnight to check with their agencies about whether they should report to work on Friday.

The Senate’s approval of the budget and stopgap funding package meant it will go next to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers were divided along party lines and passage was uncertain.

House Republican leaders on Thursday had offered assurances that the package would be approved, but so did Senate leaders and the critical midnight deadline, when current government funding authority expired, was still missed.

The reason for that was a nine-hour, on-again, off-again Senate floor speech by Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul, who objected to deficit spending in the bill.

The unexpected turn of events dragged the Senate proceedings into the wee hours and underscored the persistent inability of Congress and Trump to deal efficiently with Washington’s most basic fiscal obligations of keeping the government open.

Photo Credit: ISP POOL Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI/Getty Images

Source: NAN 

Wednesday, 7 February 2018

BBNaija: Tobi’s brother, NIGERIANS ATTACK HIM FOR REJECTING ANTO’S KISS


Big brother Naija housemate, Tobi Bakre has come under attack by Nigerians on social media for rejecting Anto’s kiss.

On Sunday night after live show, housemates engaged in a truth or dare game which required Tobi to kiss Anto.

He, however, rejected the offer due to his feelings for Cee-C.

This stirred up reactions online as viewers accused Cee-C of bewitching Tobi with love.

His brother, Femi Bakre reacting on his twitter page wrote “Is this jazz or what?”

Here are some other comments:

@anunyoku “We need to set up a prayer session on behalf of Tobi so that God can save him from the hands and Butts of Cee-c. That her butt is not making Tobi see road anymore and it’s becoming irritating.

@clarksimi #BBNaija Tobi’s family organising Fasting and praying, So CeeC can release their son.

@deeonyx “Retweet if you want tobi and ceecee out, I’m tired of them ooo, nigga chop pepper because he no want kiss anoda bae

@lil saint “A minute silence for brother Tobi under Benin spell #BBNaija

@chrisgeorge “Fadalawd, I am on my knees praying that you deliver tobi from stupidity

@ladytolu “I hope Tobi opens his eyes faster cos it will be another Tboss Miyonse ish… This BBN isn’t for those that catch feelings and forget their aim..

@biggie larry “Tobi is obviously in lovecan we bring Cee c home so he can concentrate? This is not natural#BBNaija

@Gozieoleks “Tobi should be wise for once. You’re in for the money and not a girl who has probably been laid by one dude before. Don’t act like there ain’t no more beautiful girls here in Nigeria when you are return. Please man up for once #BBNaija

@kanmi09 “Tobi is just a mumu boy. Sucking up to that girl wey no send u. May God give u sense.

@dinoble “Dear Tobi, I regret to inform you that when you appear on that nomination list, we will not vote for you. This is because you have shown that if you win the 45 million you will give it to CeeC. It seems she has partnered with your village people to make you foolish

@DMCruz “Tobi needs to be man up right now !! You’re here for money not relationship damn it ! #BBNaija

@klaghe “Tobi is so pissing me off. They are forming husband and wife for game house hahaha. I dey vex o no be small. How can a mature man with muscles be controlled by a small girl hahaha #BBNaija

@loriee “Tobi and Bitto’s family members, you people have a huge task on your hands. One needs deliverance, the other mental evaluation.

@seline “Tobi is just a mumu boy. Sucking up to that girl wey no send u. May God give u sense #BBNaija.

BBnaija 2018: Let the Game Begin! Here are the Housemates up for Possible (Fake) Eviction this Sunday

The first nomination show for season 3 of Big Brother Naija has just wrapped up and if you missed it, we’ve got the scoop for you.
This season, the housemates are playing in pairs so each pair had to nominate two pairs for possible eviction.

Even though Biggie has said there will be NO EVICTION this coming Sunday, the housemates are unaware of that fact.

Here’s how the housemates voted:

Bitto & Princess –
(1) Teddy A and BamBam
(2) KBrule and Khloe

Lolu & Anto –
(1) Angel and Ifu
(2) KBrule and Khloe

Vandora & DeeOne –
(1) Angel and Ifu
(2) Lolu and Anto

Rico & Ahneeka –
(1) Miracle and Nina
(2) Bitto and Princess

KBrule & Khloe –
(1) Bitto and Princess
(2) Miracle and Nina

Leo & Alex –
(1) Angel and Ifu
(2) Bitto and Princess

Teddy & BamBam –
(1) KBrule and Khloe
(2) Miracle and Nina

Miracle & Nina –
(1) KBrule and Khloe
(2) Angel and Ifu

Angel & Ifu –
(1)KBrule and Khloe
(2) Leo and Alex

Tobi & Cee-C –
(1)Bitto and Princess
(2) Lolu and Anto

As Head of House, Tobi got the task of saving one pair and replacing with another. He saved Miracle and Nina, and replaced them with Teddy A and BamBam.

Here are the final housemates up for eviction.

REMEMBER: This is a fake nomination and there will be no “eviction” on Sunday during the live show. There is no need to vote this week.

Source: Bella Naija

Sunday, 4 February 2018

MEET THE 20 BBNAIJA 2018 HOUSEMATES, THEIR BRIEF PROFILES & PHOTOS


The BBNaija 2018 Reality TV Show, “Double Wahala”, has officially begun, and there’d be 20 housemates battling for the grand prize of N45 million!

The show is Hosted By Ebuka and will air on Dstv Channel 198 and GOTV channel 29.

Meet 20 BBNaija 2018 Housemates

The First FOUR Housemates auditioned for Big Brother Naija for the very First time, and they got in.

Please Note: We’d be updating this post with more information, Pictures and Housemates.. Please keep refreshing!

1. Nina.Nina is from Owerri, a student of Imo State University.

Nina brings her people skills to the House: she says she loves talking, interacting with people and singing. Nina knows she’ll be the fans’ favourite because she will be “real and fans will love that”. If she were an animal, she said she would be a cat with nine lives for all the challenges she has gone through and overcome.


What will you be bringing into the BB House: I will be bringing my acting talent

What will you do with the prize money: I’ll pay my tithe, I’ll help my family, I’ll invest in business,

What irritates you most in other people: When people are proud and lying

2. Teddy A.


There are two things that make Teddy jam in this world: recording and making music in the studio. He also adores spending quality time with and doting on his four-year old son. A self-described chameleon who can fit in any society, Teddy joins the House because he wants to ‘blow’ and ‘be popular’. His ever-supporting family and his four brothers have all rallied behind him.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: A lots of razzmatazz, sneaky troublemaker

What will you do with the prize money: Invest some of it, the rest will be used to fund my label

What irritates you most in other people: People who try to impose their beliefs on me

Loves Football and a fan of Manchester United. Teddy also has a son.

3. K Brule.


When he is not rehearsing in studios, K.Brule can be found playing football and watching movies. After graduating from music school, he enrolled at university only to drop out when he learned that his mother was gravely ill.

An only child, K.Brule says he is a fun, loyal and happy mate. His mother is super excited about BBNaija. If he were a world leader, he would make energy and education accessible for all.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: My vibe, I think I’m funny,

4. Vandora.


Apart from being a foodie, Vandora likes talking to people, doing make up and watching TV. She says she was at her lowest when she failed her second year at university.

However that misfortune turned to be what she describes as her highest point in life when she finally graduated at an advertising school. Vandora’s family was shocked to find out about her going into the house but she knows they’ll support her.


What irritates you the most about other people: I’m usually very tolerant but sometimes you just don’t like people from the first time I see them.

What will you be bringing to the BB house: My personality, charisma, heated conversations

What will you do with the prize money: Invest (but I’m not sure on what to invest).

5. Alex


Sandra Asagwa is a social butterfly who loves to dance. This single, vibrant, young lady is one of three children and she said she will miss her family the most while in the House.

She prides herself on being unique and daring. Alex believes that she will stand out because she “won’t hold back” so hold on to your hats folks because it looks like we are in for a wild ride.


What irritates you most in other people: Dirtiness, people who are fake

A 22 year old, says she does not believe in love, and anyone who’s in the house trying to preach love nonsense to her shouldn’t even come close. Says some shattered her heart.

6. Dee One.


A Comedian, says he is in a very serious relationship.. and he’s funny AF!

From an early age, Dee-One has learned to laugh at everything and has developed this talent into an art. He also enjoys reading the Bible, poetry, dancing, rapping and singing. Dee-One confessed he would sorely miss his phone, but he can trust BBNaija fans to love the humour he brings into the House. If he was a world leader, Dee-One says he would change the poverty mentality.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: Humor.

7. Princess.


Princess Linda Onyejekwe enjoys cooking, designing clothes and partying on occasion. She recalls having not yet reached the highest point of her life and aspires for more. A geology graduate, Princess intends to use her time in the House to tap into her secret acting talents and let her “Alter Egos” take center stage.

What irritates you most in other people: Pretentious people.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: All shades of me. The fun, manipulative, reserved and agitated alter egos of me will have the opportunity to come out and play.

What will you do with the prize money: I’m looking at starting a lingerie line for plus-size women. I also own a beauty supply business that I will invest a lot of the money in.

PR Manager, 24 years old from Enugu State. Princess says she’s looking formore friends.

8. Miracle.

Newly graduated from the aviation school, Miracle flies into the House with his pilot license firmly in hand. He feels grateful for everything in life as he knows how financially difficult it was to get there. Miracle’s love of dancing and camping is only parallel by his sense of fashion, especially his skinny jeans. Miracles hates inequality and says he’s not in the game for the money.

What irritates you most in other people: People being fake, makes me not to trust them.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: I want to bring confusion amongst the ladies.

What will you do with the prize money: I’ll use part of the money to further my pilot training and the rest to help my family.


9. Ahneeka

Growing up as the middle child of five siblings, Ahneeka has developed a love for unrest: she promised to eliminate “all things dull” by disturbing everyone in the House whilst having bucket loads of fun.

Ahneeka’s biggest feat is of landing a media job despite her engineering background. She says her family is freaked out about her participation yet are fully supportive of her.


What irritates you most about people: ‘Bougie’. Generally fake people.

10. Bam Bam


Actress and singer Oluwabamike “Bambam” Olawunmi joins the House secretly from her family. A native of Ogun state, Bambam confessed that binge-watching movies, playing badminton and singing were here favourite pastimes.

She attended film school, which was a way to overcome her parents divorce. BamBam’s spirit-animal is the black panther because it has “good massage skills”.


What irritates you the most about other people: Dishonesty

What will you be bringing into the BB House: I’ll bring drama and entertainment and my charm

What will you do with the prize money: I’ll pay my tithes and invest in a few businesses.

11. Rico Swavey


Even if he had a million dollars Rico Swavey would be in the House “just to catch the waves”. He said he exploded of joy when he got his first big acting gig, and shared that he was a lion at heart, a protector who likes to stand up for the oppressed. When Rico Swavey is not busy charming ladies, he enjoys swimming and singing. Rico’s parents and seven siblings are happy and supportive.


What will you be bringing into the BB House: I’m a very easy person to like.

What will you do with the prize money: Help my cousin who has autism, invest in my music – I have a new sound called ‘Afrosantana’ and also give back to all those that stood up for me when things were difficult

What irritates you most in other people: I don’t like lies

12. Khloe


A horror movie buff, Khloe owns having no hidden talent and is only looking to bring drama to the house. At the core of herself, Khloe believes she is often misunderstood and hopes to use her time in the House for her true self to shine. If Khloe were a world leader, she would “stop university education” because she’s “real”, she doesn’t “sugar coat” and says it “the way it is”.


What irritates you most in other people: Lies

What will you be bringing into the BB House: Drama

What will you do with the prize money: I want to start a foundation to empower street children. I also have like two movie scripts that I want to produce.

13. Angel


Angel Awotarigha is a filmmaker and music lover from Bayelsa state who often gets mistaken for a famous Nigerian personality.

He enjoys martial arts, swimming, playing the guitar and video games. Working with an American rapper is a highlight of Angel’s career.


One of ten children, Angel lost his mum a year ago and his family is strongly rallied behind him. Angel describes himself as passionate, and keeping his fiery and emotional nature under wraps may be a challenge in the House.

14. Bitto


The youngest of four siblings, Bitto most painful memory was losing his mum at an early age. He expects his family to be shocked but very supportive of him. He will miss Sylvia his best friend and girlfriend the most. If he was an animal, Bitto says he would be a camel for there is no stroke that can break his back. Bitto’s hobbies include traveling, taking pictures, music and movies.

What irritates you the most about other people: I don’t like lousy people. Gossips.


What will you be bringing into the BB House: A mix of my everyday life- creating mock radio shows and debates. I am a perfect mix of Nigeria, having the North, South and West experience.

What will you do with the prize money: I will give 20% to charity, start my own production studio- audio and video. Get married and start a family.

15. Ifu Ennada


Work hard play hard Ifu Ennada is a work hard – play hard self-made woman who remembers the feeling of making her first millions. She cites her hobbies as drinking Mojitos, partying, karaoke and online shopping. Ifu Ennada admit she’ll miss her phone as she likes to “reply to people on social media”.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: raw, unfiltered honesty, a lot of fun, I’m always the life of the party.


What will you do with the prize money: I have some scripts I have written – I want to make films, I also want to build a fitness brand, I also want to go into hair business, also charity

What irritates you most in other people: I don’t like bullies and nosey people.

16. Leo

“I’m a business man” says Leo when asked how far he will go in the game. He doesn’t like lies and his biggest fear is “being pushed out of an aeroplane without a parachute.” He’s a stickler for hygiene and hates bad body odour.

17. Tobi Bakre


A native from Ogun state, Oluwatobi Bakre is passionate about photography and football. Tobi’s hobbies range from poetry, dancing, rapping, singing and drawing.

Against all odds, Tobi graduated from the University of Lagos considering he is an avid clubber who lives on social media. The youngest of four siblings, Tobi’s most painful experience was seeing his father cry at his grandmother’s funeral.Forever supportive, Tobi’s family shares in the BBNaija excitement. He has always wanted to be in the House if only “for fun”.

What irritates you the most about other people: People being fake

What will you be bringing into the BB House: Lots of fun

What will you do with the prize money: Help my friends first, then buy properties

18. LOLULolu enjoys eating, reading, traveling, playing video as well as board games. His highest point in life was securing a job at a large investment banking corporation, although losing his mother made him reach rock bottom.

The University of Ilorin graduate also a secret poet, dancer and singer. He’s also great with accents. Lolu’s dad is unaware of his participation in Big Brother but his sister is excited about it.

What irritates you the most about other people: People taking others.

19. Cee-C


Cee-C enters the House pretty satisfied to have found her purpose in life. Oozing confidence and authenticity, she said she is “eye candy” and “mentally attractive” too. Her features are enhanced by her love for dresses that hug her body at the right spots.

The privately educated Cee-C likes to learn new stuff and is an avid novel reader. She is a mean cook and is an avid tennis player.

What irritates you most in other people: People being judgmental.

What will you be bringing into the BB House: a lot of drama, authenticity.

What will you do with the prize money: Giving back to the society and I’ll start a campaign to make the ministry of education incorporate ‘self-development’ into the educational system.

20. Anto

Born and raised in the US, Anto came back to Nigeria for the first time at the age of 20 to work at her dream job in a male-dominated industry. By her own admission, she has no special talents that she knows of.

Growing up on the Atlantic coast, Anto loves going to the beach, dancing and cooking. She also takes no prisoners for being scandalous so she can wear anything.

What irritates you most in other people: I don’t like laziness, people...

Source: www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother

INFINIX NOTE 3 SPECS, FEATURES AND PRICE IN NIGERIA

Infinix Note 3 Specs, Features and Price in nigeria

 
Infinix Note 3 X601

Brief review of Infinix Note 3, It has 6-inch screen displays with HD 13MP camera for taking sharp pictures in dim conditions and 5MP Front-facing camera. The camera also has some cool features like HDR, autofocus, Smile shot, flash, touch focus, face detection, Panorama, Face Beauty, etc.
The Infinix Note 3 is a Dual SIM smartphone with Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) with XOS. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory expandable to 128GB. Also it runs on Octa-core 1.3 GHz . The Infinix Note 3 is powered by a 4500mAh capacity battery.

What’s in the Infinix Note 3 Smartphone pack? 
– The Smartphone
– Charger/Power Adapter
– Earphone
– USB Cable
– Pin
– Screen Guide
– User Manual
– 1 Year Warranty Card


INFINIX NOTE 3 DETAILED SPECIFICATION

GENERAL:
2G Network :   GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network :   HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network :   NO
SIM :   Dual SIM (Micro SIM)
Status :   Available

BODY:
Dimensions :   162.5 x 82.8 x 8.4 mm
Keyboard :   Touchscreen
Colors :   Palm gold, Crystal gray, Champagne Gold, Glossy silver
Cover :   Plastic

DISPLAY:
Screen Size       6.0 inch
Screen Resolution    1080 x 1920 pixels (368ppi)
Screen Type       IPS FHD touchscreen
Colour Depth      16M

MEMORY AND OS:
Card slot :   MicroSD, up to 128 GB
Internal :   16GB
OS :   Android 6.0 Marshmallow
CPU :   MT6753 Octa-core 1.3GHz, 64bit
GPU :   ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450MHz
RAM :   2GB

AUDIO:
Alert types :   Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker :   YES
Audio port :   3.5mm jack

CONNECTIVITY:
WIFI :   Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WIFI hotspot,
Bluetooth :   Version 4.2
GPS :   A-GPS
NFC :   No
USB :   MicroUSB v2.0
OTG : YES
OTA : YES
Quick Charge : YES

CAMERA:
Primary :   13MP, HDR, autofocus, face and smile detection camera with 2 highlight LED
Video :   YES
Secondary :   5MP with Flash

BATTERY:
Capacity :   4500mAh Li-Ion battery
Stand-by :   N/A
Talk time :   22.5h
Music play :   22 days

OTHER FEATURES:
Sensors :   Proximity, Gravity, Light sensor, Hall sensor, Compass
Messaging :   SMS, MMS, Email, IM,
Browser :   HTML5
FM: YES
Java :   NO
– MP4/MPEG4/3GP/3GPP player
– MP3/MID/WAV/AMR/AAC player
– Document viewer
– FM radio
– Image viewer
– Voice memo/dial/command
– Predictive text input
– Google Search, Facebook, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk,          WhatsApp,
Opera Mini


PRICE:

Infinix Note 3 Price in Nigeria

Price :   #54,000 – #56,000
The Price of Infinix Note 3 is dependent on your location and merchant. Currently, 

Infinix Note 3 is sold for #54,700 on Jumia and other online stores.