Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab appeared in Federal court for an arraignment to face the six charges leveled against him, including attempted murder. The court informed him of the nature and cause of the accusations and he subsequently entered a “not guilty” plea. BBC News, Detroit reports: “BBC News, Detroit Considering the violence of the attempted crime, …
9ice and Toni Payne Separation Announcement, Premature?
Very often celebrities (celebs) ask the media to afford them privacy so they can lead as normal a life as they can. But, equally as often, these celebs also entice and solicit media attention, through their actions, which undermines the very “privacy” they claim they seek. These days, the public, unfortunately, has become accustomed to news of …
High Profile Couple 9ice and Toni Payne Announce Separation
Nigeria’s high profile couple 9ice and Toni Payne barely one year and five months into their marriage annouce today in a a press release sent by 9ice’s PR company AYENI to the media that they are separating. AYENI also sent a scanned copy of press release with signature of both celebrities to the media. Ladybrille …
President Yar'Adua's Absence, Big Blow to Nigeria's Fashion and Entertainment Industry Rebranding Efforts
It is undisputed that when it comes to rebranding Nigeria’s image around the globe, Nigeria’s fashion and entertainment industries, especially in the last decade, have been in the driver seat. While this fact is typically not explicitly stated, it remains a fact nonetheless. In music, Nigeria’s musicians like Asa, P-square and D’Banj lead the way. In film, actresses …
CNBC’s Investing in Africa Post Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab (Video)
Are investor sentiments in Africa wavering post Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab’s attempt to bomb a US plane? Joseph Wambia, CEO of Wambia Capital, discusses this topic and more with CNBC. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and …
Nigeria Rejects US “Terrorist’ Tag, Gives US One Week to Delist Nation
The Federal Government has condemned in strong terms the United States Government’s decision to include Nigeria on its list of terrorist countries, even as it pledged to assist and co-operate with the authorities in every aspect of the investigation that will unravel the involvement of a Nigerian, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, in an attempt to blow …