Top 10 Modern Wedding Songs

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WHAT WE DO FOR LOVE GBENGA AJIBADE SHAVES OFF DREADS FOR HIS WEDDING

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Newly wedded Tinsel star, Gbenro Ajibade has summoned up courage to shave off his 10-year-old dreadlocks for his white wedding!

Ajibade who got heads turning when he appeared at his white wedding ceremony in New York with a neatly cut hair, to the admiration of many guests that attended the wedding.

Sources close to the star, who became famous for his role as Soji in the M-Net series, say he shaved off his hair few days ago in New York after a long and carefully thought decision was made.

‘It was a long and hard decision because the dreadlocks has become part of his identity and he has grown so fond of the hairstyle and the look it gave him but he had to let it go few days before the wedding.’ Continuing, ‘Of course, he still had his locks on for his traditional wedding but he only shaved it off days before his wedding and a new beginning,‘ the informed source squealed.

Ajibade, an actor and international model, started growing his dreads in Lagos in late 2005 and first showed up with it during a photo-shoot session for Tinsel as Soji in 2006. He has since had his dreadlocks until he decided to let it go in 2015 – just days before his white wedding.

BUDGET THAT WEDDING HELLO

The Handsome guy has proposed and bang we have to start planning for the big day so definately we have to spend money naira,cedi pounds dollars, but the question or answer is YOU CAN HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDDING AND NOT BREAK YOUR SAVINGS 

We have combined our top saving tips with purse-friendly detail trends so every budgetting bride can get her dream day for less…

A is for Asking for help

Clever couples know that accepting the help of loved ones will save them a heap of cash. From making your cake to helping put together the favours, use your friends’ and family’s skills.

B is for Bartering

If you don’t ask, you won’t get! When it comes to buying your flowers, details and even booking your venue, there are always negotiations to be made. Can your venue throw in free corkage? Or perhaps your tailormade suits can get a discount for buying in bulk? Don’t be shy – it’s always worth an ask.

C is for Cocktails

For a cheap-but-chic drinks reception, ditch traditional bubbly and serve pitchers of your own bespoke cocktail. Give them a romantic name, too, like ‘Marital Bliss’ or ‘Love Struck’. Adding fruit juice makes pricier alcohol go a long way.

D is for DIY

Crafty brides will not only make their day personal and unique but also save a bundle, too.Make your own stationery, cake, flowers, hanging decorations and even set up a photobooth – it can be a really fun party of the planning process and the cost of materials will be less than ordering from a professional. Just make sure you don’t take on too much at once, or you could run out of time!

E is for Excel

Budget spreadsheets are an absolute must when planning your wedding. You must keep on top of your finances, and ensure you are going to meet all the payment deadlines.

F is for Flog it!

Increase your bank balance and wedding fund by having a mass clear out. Take all your things to a car boot sale or jumble sale and put every penny you make into the wedding piggy bank.

G is for Games

For great entertainment or a small budget, hire lawn games such as giant Jenga, croquet or even a bouncy castle! It will go down well with all your guests… especially after a few cocktails!

H is for Honeymoon research

Do your research before you book your honeymoon. There are plenty of websites out there that showcase the very best packages, deals and last-minute offers. The later you leave booking the better price you’ll get on your trip.

I is for Imagination

Think outside the box. No cash for table centres? Display your favours on retro cake stands. Ghastly entrance? Use white drapes to cover any eyesores.

J is for Join our forum

You’ll find top saving tips and advice from other brides-to-be on the Wedding Ideas forum, as well as get the opportunity to buy their wedding decor second hand.

K is for Keep to the plan

When you’ve set your budget, it’s very easy to be tempted to buy the odd little extra here and there, but these details soon add up. Make sure you stick to the plan and get only what you need.

L is for lists

To-do lists are an absolute must. With so many suppliers to deal with and details to buy, don’t leave it to chance that you’ll remember everything. There’s something quite satisfying about ticking things off as you

M is for Music

Every wedding needs good music to get the party going – but if a DJ is out of your price range, ask a budding rockstar friend to do a live set as their wedding gift to you.

N is for Nature

What better inspiration for your big day than the great outdoors? Hand pick flowers from your garden for your table centres, use pine cones as place card holders or fruit as favours.

O is for Old treasures

Rummage around in your cupboards and attic for old toys and treats that could be used at your wedding. Maybe an old birdcage could be painted and used for decoration, an old suitcase could be scrubbed up and used to hold the gift cards, or an old camera could be used to take old-fashioned photobooth snaps.

P is for Pom Poms

Easily made using sheets of tissue paper (the internet is packed with ‘how to’ guides), pom poms look fantastic hanging above your tables, outdoors or from the beams of your marquee, so rustle up style for pence rather than pounds.

Q is for Quality not Quantity not quantity

Don’t feel that you have to buy everything that has the word ‘wedding’ next to it. Be selective about what you buy and your wedding will look spectacular.

R is for Recommendations

If you’re at the age where all your friends and family seem to be getting engaged or married, take their advice! Ask them about the best value-for-money suppliers they’ve dealt with.

S is for Savvy shopping

Is there a Blue Cross sale on next weekend? What about the January sales? Can you get a discount at the National Wedding Show? Hold fire on buying finishing touches until the end of season sales.

T is for Tough love

One of the biggest costs per head is the guest list. Don’t be afraid to cut distant family members and friends that come in and out of your life. It’s the toughest job, but it will save you the most money in the long run.

U is for Unpopular dates

From a Monday or Tuesday through to Friday 13th, if it isn’t on a regular weekend, it will inevitably be cheaper. Don’t be afraid to negotiate when booking your venue – they’ll probably bite your hand off!

V is for VAT

You may think you’re getting a bargain, but often the price you see in front of you is minus tax. When this gets added in, it can all seem a lot more expensive. Make sure you check what’s included in the price before you set your heart on anything.

W is for Win

There are literally thousands of wedding-related competitions out there, so enter them all! You never know, you may land your dream honeymoon, decorations or accessories without spending a penny!

X is for X marks the spot

Entertaining children at a wedding is an added expense you could do without. Why not set up treasure hunt for them? It’ll keep them occupied for hours!

Y is for Your day, your way

There’s no point in buying those shoes just because your mum thinks they’re perfect for you. Spend your budget how you see fit, and don’t waste it!

Z is for Zero percent

You should always protect yourself when buying things for your wedding. Use a credit card with 0% APR or maybe choose a bank that gives you cash back the more you spend.

Culled from the a to z of weddings

Latest Short Gown Styles: African /Nigerian Outfits for Occasions and We...

its summer and the good time t rock those lovely african prints if you need a tailor in and about london get across to me via email kiks and have a good print summer time

Come WEDDING DRESS Shopping with Me! + Tips for Brides!

hello everyone this month and next is going to be all about weddings and planning for your big day.I would be going through helping brides select the right gown for the big day as well having fun through it all so lets watch this space and have all the fun we need this summer.

ANKARA as BRIDESMAID DRESS

Using Ankara for your bridesmaid dresses,What do  you think of this?

DENCIA DISCOVERS HER SISTER WAS ACTUALLY HER MUM

Controversial singer and entrepreneur, Dencia, got the shock of her life when she realized that the lady she had always referred to as her sister, was actually her mother.

In a new chat with PUNCH Saturday Beats, the fair skinned singer said that she went into a state of severe depression when she found out.

Years later, she has been able to come to terms with the reality of her birth and has fought the depression.

Dencia said that everything is fine in her family but nobody seems to want to tell her the story of her birth.

“I went into depression; it was a severe case of depression. It was a very hard and trying period for me but I am glad that I was able to get out of it and get my life back together. My depression was not because of what the media said about me, it was more of a family matter. Not many people know my story.

I was raised by my grandparents and till I clocked 16, I did not know that the person who I thought was my sister was actually my mother and the lady I thought was my mother was my grandmother. I cry whenever I tell the story and the truth is that it really never affected me until I became an adult. They found it difficult to tell me the real story and anytime I wanted to talk about it, nobody seemed to want to talk about it. It is a really complicated story. All I know is that I am half Nigerian and half Cameroonian,” she said.

The young lady who is currently promoting her new latest work, African Energy, said that she does not have a lover but would get one when the time is right.

“I am not in any serious relationship. I talk to some guys here and there especially in Europe but there has never been anything serious. When the time comes, I would definitely be with somebody and take some time off my work,” she said.

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BUHARI READY SET GOOOOOOO

Buhari sacks Bianca Ojukwu, Maduekwe, other Ambassadors

Posted by: Deolu July 12, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked all ambassadors appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

They were recalled home Friday night by Buhari after three years of service abroad.

Topping the list of the disengaged envoys are a former Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Ojo Maduekwe (Canada); Chairman of the Jonathan Presidential Campaign Organisation in the 2011 election, Dr. Dalhatu Tafida (UK); Professor Ade Adefuye (USA); widow of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Bianca (Spain); and former deputy governor of Oyo State, Mr. Taofeek Arapaja (Jordan).

Others include, a former aviation minister, Mrs. Fidelia Njeze (Switzerland); ex-General Manager, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan, Mr. Yemi Farounbi (Philippines); a one-time governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Mr. Olatokunbo Kamson (Jamaica); a PDP front liner in Ondo State, Mr. Cornelius Oluwateru (UAE); Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Bunu (Saudi Arabia); a former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General in Benue State, Mr. Chive Kaave (Argentina); a former financial secretary of the PDP, Alhaji Tukur Mani (Iran); and former permanent secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA Biodun Nathaniel Olorunfemi (Namibia).

Also on the list are: Chief Asam Asam (SAN), (Russia); Mr. Okwudili Nwosu (Burundi); Mr. Okeke Chukwuemeka (Vatican); Mr. Eric Aworahbi (Italy); Dauda Danladi (Pakistan); and Mrs. Katherine Okon (Czeck Republic); Mr. Nwofe Alexander; Princess Victoria Bosede Onipede (Republic of Congo); Senator Haruna Garba (Kuwait); Mrs. Nonye Rajis-Okpara (Singapore); Chief Eddy Onuoha (Hungary); Mr. Adamu Babangida Ibrahim (Syria); Dr. Sam Jimba (Poland)
They were among the 93 envoys posted out in June 20

Buhari irecommend

source: dailypost

Okonjo-Iweala Must Apologise To Nigerians For Lying – Falana

Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has implored former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to apologise to Nigerians for admitting that the withdrawal of $2 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) was authorised by President Jonathan and not the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC).
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also advised the ex-minister to stop denying her role in the mismanagement of the nation’s economy.
Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, had alleged that Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala unilaterally approved the withdrawal of the $2 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) “without authorisation”.
In her response to the governor’s claim, the former minister said it was “false, malicious and totally without foundation”, asserting that the withdrawal of the fund was “approved” by FAAC.
However, the FAAC disowned Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala, which led her to again recant her earlier statement and claim the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan gave the approval for the withdrawal of the funds.
In denying the mismanagement of the economy, Falana noted that the former coordinating Minister of the Economy said the “payments made were used in paying for petroleum subsidies and were approved by Mr. President”.
He further stated that “Assuming without conceding that the release of the $2 billion was approved by the President, is Mrs Okonjo-Iweala saying funds belonging to the three tiers of government could be unilaterally withdrawn from the ECA by the Federal Government? As the coordinating minister of the Economy, did she draw the attention of President Jonathan to the illegality of withdrawing funds from the ECA without approval of the states and the local governments, the co-owners of the fund?”
Falana said despite the alleged payment of $2 billion for fuel subsidy in December 2014, fuel marketers have continued their strike action over alleged unpaid N200 billion by the Ministry of Finance under Mrs Okonjo-Iweala’s watch.
He said: “In spite of the alleged payment of $2 billion for fuel subsidy in December 2014, fuel marketers have continued to embark on strike over the alleged non-payment of N200 billion by the Ministry of Finance under Mrs Okonjo-Iweala’s watch. The claims and counter-claims by the former minister and fuel marketers call for investigation of the mismanagement of the fuel subsidy regime by the Buhari administration with a view to exposing the monumental fraud that has characterised the policy.
“In 2011, the National Assembly appropriated N245 billion for fuel subsidy. Without any amendment of the Appropriation Act, 2011, by way of supplementary budget, Mrs Okonjo-Iweala unilaterally paid N2.5 trillion to fuel marketers. Investigations by the House of Representatives and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have confirmed that the bulk of the fund was paid to members of a cabal, who did not supply any fuel. Was it the FAAC or President Jonathan that authorised the World Bank expert to engage in the fraudulent payment of over N2 trillion to fake fuel importers?
“Having admitted that the withdrawal of the $2 billion by her was authorised by President Jonathan and not by FAAC as she had previously claimed, Mrs Okonjo-Iweala ought to apologise to Nigerians. And instead of resorting to shifting blame in the circumstance, the former minister should stop denying her principal role in the gross mismanagement of the neo-colonial economy of the country”.

Service Chiefs Sacked

Buhari Fires Service Chiefs

After weeks of speculation and their fate hanging in the balance, the Service Chiefs have all been relieved of their appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Their sack was made known by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, while speaking with State House correspondents on Monday afternoon.
The Service Chiefs fired include Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (Chief of Defence Staff), Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah (Chief of Army Staff), Air Vice Marshal Adesola Amosu (Chief of Air Staff) and Admiral Usman Jibrin.
They were all appointed by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.