Meet the Nigerian woman who runs “Havard school of management & technology” from a flat in the UK

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Milton Keynes Trading Standards department has commenced investigations into the controversy surrounding a Nigerian national, Dr. Tina Beloveth Powerful.

Below is an excerpt of the report:

A spokesman for Trading Standards confirmed that the Nigerian is under investigation but refused to give details.
“As it is an ongoing investigation we cannot comment in detail about it,” he said.

Media reports, however, suggest the trading standards investigation may involve false claims on Havard’s website that the school is affiliated to the Institute of Administrative Management. The wording on the school’s website has been changed to read “is to be accredited to.”

However, Dr. Beloveth Powerful insists she has not done anything wrong, adding that she was on a “mission from God to help people study.”
“I have six degrees myself, two of them from Nigeria where I came from,” she said in a report. “I transformed my life and God has given me power to transform others’.”

The Nigerian claimed she is not aware of the trading standards investigations into Havard.

Dr. Powerful, whose school is named Havard School of Management and Technology UK, is also being sued by Harvard University of the US. The American university, which name differs from Dr. Powerful’s institution by just a letter, is suing for alleged trademark infringement.
But Dr Powerful is counter-claiming for £2 million – the money, she says, she has spent so far on setting up her school.

“A good name is better than silver and gold,” she said. “Having said that, we are telling them we want to step aside but we have spent money in advertising, marketing and productions.”
The 46-year-old Nigerian also denied claims she caused academic confusion by calling her school Havard, explaining that the name ‘Havard’ was from her grandfather.

“My paternal grandfather’s first name was Havard. I chose to immortalise his name. I never thought about Harvard,” she said.

Man splashes photos of his mansion online to attract ladies for marriage

Don Milisav Juan Gonzales Brzi, a wealthy Serbian bachelor who says he is 39, has been posting pictures of himself in his mansion in the hope that his wealth will lure in a lady.

 

In a note attached to the photos, Don Milisav Juan Gonzales Brzi, wrote:

‘To all unmarried ones who would like to spend their life by my side and within all the beauties of my home.
‘Please look below at all the magic of my home that I have decorated with taste, perhaps just for YOU.’

The bizarre snaps have been circulating on Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian websites and have since gone viral.

In them the grey-haired singleton is seen standing awkwardly in his bathroom, ‘relaxing’ on a bed and kneeling in what appears to be a hallway.

Mr Brzi is looking for a much younger 16-20-year-old for a relationship and marriage.

See photos after the cut...

This is so funny.. Oya girls!!

Deportation saga: Lagos State Government set for court case

The Lagos State government confirmed yesterday that it would defend the N1 billion suit instituted against it over the deportation of 76 destitute to Anambra State on July 24, 2013.

The state's Attorney- General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, noted that the state would definitely file papers in response.

He stated that the state government had made it clear since the crisis started that there was no deportation whatsoever and the claim that the figure of the repatriated destitute was up to 70 is fallacious. He disclosed that Lagos government will file papers in response, of course, insisting that it is now a bizarre fiction.

According to him, Lagos government had made it clear enough that there were not 70 destitute and there was no deportation. I look forward to seeing what case they will bring forward”, he said.

The suit was filed at a Federal High Court in Lagos by seven of the deportees: Nnenna Ogbonna, Joseph Aniebonam, Osondu Mbuto, Osondu Agwu, Emily Okoroariri, Friday Ndukwe and Onyeka Ugwu on behalf of the 76 others.

Hennessy Artistry Finale

The Hennessy Artistry finale will take place this Saturday, October 19th at The Federal Palace Hotel in VI, Lagos and Dbanj, who is this year’s headliner will do a mix tape with some of the past Hennessy Artistry headliners.

Dbanj has been in the news lately for either hilarious videos, talking about Genevieve or getting customized designer shoes from international label designers. This Saturday, he has promised to blow the minds of guests who will attend the final lap of this year’s Artistry project.

The mixtape might be a collection of all the Hennessy Artistry theme songs from “Like A Bottle” featuring music icon, Sir Shina Peters, Kas, Nnneka and others to this year’s “Raise Your Glasses” by Dbanj.

Other performers include supporting acts, Olamide, Phyno, Kay Switch, Chidinma, Seyi Shay, Pucado, Vector, Sean Tizzle and Show Dem Camp.

EbonyLife TV And Disney To Co-Produce Desperate Housewives

Disney Media Distribution EMEA has disclosed plans to produce the African version of popular Disney series Desperate Housewives.

To be filmed in Nigeria, NET has gathered the series will be jointly produced by Mo’ Abudu’s EbonyLife TV and Disney.

According to general manager, Disney Media Distribution, Emerging Markets, Giovanni Mastrangelo, the purpose for bringing Desperate Housewives to Africa is ‘to engage African audiences through locally relevant and entertaining storytelling.’

The cast for the Nigerian series which will be filmed on location in Lagos, will include actors from across Africa, and producers say production will follow the format and storylines of the original US version, but with a Nigerian flavour.

The Desperate Housewives series already have five different versions produced for EMEA and Latin American audiences, including: a Turkish version,’Umutsuz Ev Kadinlari’, the Argentinean version, ‘Amas de Casa Desesperadas’, the Colombian/Ecuadorian version, the U.S. Hispanic version, ‘Donas de Casa Desesperadas‘, and the Brazilian version.

Ekiti State - Fayemi Signs 4 Bills Into Law

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has signed the Land use Act, Ekiti State Safety Commission bill, Ekiti public works amendment bill, and the State Local Government appropriation bill into law; saying that the laws would help provide the  platform to move the State to the next level of growing its economy.

Signing the laws in Ado Ekiti, the Governor said the was need for people to embrace the laws in order to create the modern State that the people had desired.

Dr Fayemi assured that Government will put in place mechanism for the implementation of the Land Use Act though it might not be immediate as government is doing the geographic gps of the state so that property put in place could have value.

The Governor who disclosed that the state government would be establishing a safety commission in order to coordinate emergency services and teach the people about safety, said the Commission would among others look into sanitary issues as they affect buildings without toilet facilities, fire extinguishers, and other safety matters.

Speaking on the efforts of the State House of Assembly since its inauguration in 2011, Dr Fayemi described the Assembly as second to known as it has passed 54 bills which are as well signed into Law.

He added that the cooperation between the two arms of government is responsible for the development recorded in the State by his administration.

Earlier in his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Dr Adewale Omirin said the hardworking attitude of the Assembly is informed by its commitment to the development of the State.

He opined that the various laws which the Governor had assented to have been practically translated into the physical development and transformation witnessed by the State.

The event was witnessed by members of the State House of Assembly and  members of the State executive council.

Kia launches flexible payment promo

The sole distributor of KIA Motors in Nigeria, Dana Motors Ltd has announced the commencement of a new promotion tagged ‘Buy Now, Pay in 2014.’

The auto company said that the promotion is in collaboration with Access Bank. The company said that interested clients could drive away in their new dream KIA products and not worry about financing until after the holidays.

The Chief Operating Officer, Dana Motors Ltd., Mr. Sandeep Malhotra stated, “As per the scheme, a moratorium period of up to 90 days exists wherein customers have to begin paying the 1st instalment only in 2014. Customers seeking auto loans are supported with fast approvals, low interest rates and easy documentation”.

Malhotra says clients could own the chic, compact and colourful ‘All in Small’ Picanto or the new Rio that boasts a bold and distinctive personality. In SUV segment, the statement said clients have the big size SUV Mohave or the Sorento to choose from.

Great deal!

APC slams Fed Govt for blackmailing ASUU

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as a cheap and ludicrous strategy’s decision by the Federal Government to use market women, religious leaders and even students to put pressure on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its strike without resolving the issues that caused the action in the first instance.

In a statement in Lagos yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the strike, which is now in its fourth month, would have ended by now if the Federal Government had pursued its negotiations with ASUU with half the energy it has been using to rally various groups to protest against the union.

It described as particularly ridiculous the crowd-for-hire protest in Abuja on Monday by the so-called National Market Women Association, in which their leader vowed to chase lecturers out of Nigeria and replace them with ‘’jobless Nigerians’’.

‘’This infantile statement by the leader of the apparently misguided market women is the most irresponsible statement that anyone has made on the long-drawn ASUU strike, and it is a shame that the government is the instigator of such nonsense.

‘’While indeed there are millions of jobless Nigerians, is it just any jobless Nigerian who can be a university teacher? How does President Goodluck Jonathan, himself a former university teacher, feel about those apparently hired by his administration treating university teachers with so much disrespect? Even if the government succeeds in forcing the lecturers back to the classroom, can it force them to teach effectively?

‘’Why are these groups, including students who have sold their souls to the devil, not mounting the same pressure on the Federal Government to intensify its efforts to end the strike? Why didn’t these groups protest when the First Lady embarked on a junket to receive a spurious award even as Nigerian public universities remain shut? After all, a government that said it will go broke if it honours its agreement with ASUU had no compunction shelling out huge tax payers money to fund the First Lady’s jamboree to South Korea.’’

The party reminded those who are blaming ASUU for the strike that all the teachers are demanding are better infrastructure for the universities, a favourable condition for teaching and research as well as an enhanced pay that will stem the tide of brain drain, which has left the country’s public tertiary institutions struggling to get high-qualify faculties.

‘’How are these demands anti-students, as some thoughtless students and misled market women have alleged?’’ it queried.

APC reiterated its earlier call on the Federal Government to respect the agreement it signed with ASUU, saying if the government would cut waste, adequately tackle corruption and show more prudence, there will be more than enough resources to spend on the education of the nation’s youth, without which there will be no development.

The party asked President Jonathan to tender an unreserved apology to ASUU for the antics of his administration in using public funds to induce fake and easy-to-manipulate individuals and groups to launch scurrilous attacks on the striking teachers.

Prince William Steps Up to His 1st Knighting Ceremony

Prince William hosted his first ever investiture ceremony this morning at the queen's request, a move regarded as a step toward his becoming a full-time royal.

The Duke of Cambridge, 31, presented various awards to nearly 90 people from across the United Kingdom, recognizing their accomplishments in fields including charity work and, in the case of 2012 U.S. Open tennis champion Andy Murray, sporting success.

Murray was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) by the duke, who has, along with wife Kate Middleton, who is known to be a huge tennis fan, watched Murray play on several occasions.

Although Prince Charles and, on occasion, his sister, Princess Anne, have conducted some of the 25 or so investitures that take place each year, the Daily Mirror's Royal Reporter Victoria Murphy told ABC News that hosting this senior duty is a big moment for William.

"It's incredibly significant because it reflects the fact that now that he has left the military, he is focusing on royal duties and he is learning the ropes and learning about everything he is going to have to do when he becomes king," she said.

Having left his role in the military last month, new dad William is undergoing a "transitional year," according to palace officials, as he prepares to take on more royal responsibilities. But his taking on more royal tasks does not necessarily mean he will go full-time just yet, Murphy stressed.

"While he is taking on this investiture, and it is a significant step, it doesn't mean we're going to see him do 400 engagements this year," Murphy said, adding that William will concentrate on his charity work this year and, in particular, his work in conservation.

William was named last month as president of a newly created partnership, "United for Wildlife," that will "tackle the global challenges to the world's natural resources," according to the palace.

He and Kate made their first, official public appearance together after the birth of Prince George at a charity dinner to benefit Tusk Trust, a British charity that funds conservation projects in Africa.

As part of the investiture ceremony that took place today in the ballroom of Buckingham Palace, William pinned medals on the various award winners and, for the couple of people who received a knighthood, he tapped them on the shoulder with a sword.

Aside from wanting to give William more royal responsibility, Murphy believes, grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, now 87, is looking to share some of the more physically demanding royal engagements. Investitures, which require standing for more than an hour at a time, fall under that category, Murphy said.

"Perhaps she is starting to realize that it's something she is not going to be able to do as often from now on," she said, "and so she's looking at the younger, senior members of the royal family to step in and take some of that strain from her."

1.8M-year-old skull gives glimpse of our evolution

DMANISI, Georgia (AP) — The discovery of a 1.8-million-year-old skull of a human ancestor buried under a medieval Georgian village provides a vivid picture of early evolution and indicates our family tree may have fewer branches than some believe, scientists say.

The fossil is the most complete pre-human skull uncovered. With other partial remains previously found at the rural site, it gives researchers the earliest evidence of human ancestors moving out of Africa and spreading north to the rest of the world, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.

The skull and other remains offer a glimpse of a population of pre-humans of various sizes living at the same time — something that scientists had not seen before for such an ancient era. This diversity bolsters one of two competing theories about the way our early ancestors evolved, spreading out more like a tree than a bush.

Nearly all of the previous pre-human discoveries have been fragmented bones, scattered over time and locations — like a smattering of random tweets of our evolutionary history. The findings at Dmanisi are more complete, weaving more of a short story. Before the site was found, the movement from Africa was put at about 1 million years ago.

When examined with the earlier Georgian finds, the skull "shows that this special immigration out of Africa happened much earlier than we thought and a much more primitive group did it," said study lead author David Lordkipanidze, director of the Georgia National Museum. "This is important to understanding human evolution."

 

This photo taken Oct. 2, 2013, in Tbilisi, Georgia, shows a pre-human skull, that was found in 2005  …

 

For years, some scientists have said humans evolved from only one or two species, much like a tree branches out from a trunk, while others say the process was more like a bush with several offshoots that went nowhere.

Even bush-favoring scientists say these findings show one single species nearly 2 million years ago at the former Soviet republic site. But they disagree that the same conclusion can be said for bones found elsewhere, such as Africa. However, Lordkipanidze and colleagues point out that the skulls found in Georgia are different sizes but are considered to be the same species. So, they reason, it's likely the various skulls found in different places and times in Africa may not be different species, but variations in one species.

To see how a species can vary, just look in the mirror, they said.
"Danny DeVito, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal are the same species," Lordkipanidze said.

The adult male skull found wasn't from our species, Homo sapiens. It was from an ancestral species — in the same genus or class called Homo — that led to modern humans. Scientists say the Dmanisi population is likely an early part of our long-lived primary ancestral species, Homo erectus.

Tim White of the University of California, Berkeley, wasn't part of the study but praised it as "the first good evidence of what these expanding hominids looked like and what they were doing."
Fred Spoor at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, a competitor and proponent of a busy family tree with many species disagreed with the study's overall conclusion, but he lauded the Georgia skull discovery as critical and even beautiful.

"It really shows the process of evolution in action," he said.
Spoor said it seems to have captured a crucial point in the evolutionary process where our ancestors transitioned from Homo habilis to Homo erectus — although the study authors said that depiction is going a bit too far.

The researchers found the first part of the skull, a large jaw, below a medieval fortress in 2000. Five years later — on Lordkipanidze's 42nd birthday — they unearthed the well-preserved skull, gingerly extracted it, putting it into a cloth-lined case and popped champagne. It matched the jaw perfectly. They were probably separated when our ancestor lost a fight with a hungry carnivore, which pulled apart his skull and jaw bones, Lordkipanidze said.

The skull was from an adult male just shy of 5 feet (1.5 meters) with a massive jaw and big teeth, but a small brain, implying limited thinking capability, said study co-author Marcia Ponce de Leon of the University of Zurich. It also seems to be the point where legs are getting longer, for walking upright, and smaller hips, she said.

"This is a strange combination of features that we didn't know before in early Homo," Ponce de Leon said.

Behind the scene photos from Davido’s new Skelewu video

       




















Davido’s new video for Skelewu was shot on Wednesday October 16th in London. It was directed by Moe Musa. The video will premiere on Monday October 21. See more photos after the cut…

 

Our own very Ini Edo rocking a primary school uniform

   Can you spot her? This is a movie titled "Ekaette goes to school"..

Funny looking actor (Mr. Ibu) dressed like a woman

                         This looks so hilarious. He is even forming sexy sef. *laughing and rolling*

Cossy Orjiakor marks 29th birthday in red hot lingerie

               Red i love; the celebrant *lip sealed* Happy Birthday Cossy.. Cheers!

Rita Dominic turns singer

Rita Dominic was in the studio today with Kate Henshaw and the two are planning to drop a single soon. We all know Kate sings, but for Rita? This is sure new to us…

Enugu State Government to demolish building material shops in residential areas

The Enugu State Government says it will soon commence demolition of building material shops located in residential areas of the state capital.

Mr Ike Ugwuegede, Commissioner for Enugu Capital Territory Development authority, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Thursday.

Ugwuegede said the action was part of government’s efforts to sanitise the city and make life comfortable for residents.
The commissioner also said that such shops posed serious threat to people living in those houses.

According to him, all the shops on Nike Lake Road will be demolished as they are all illegal structures.

“There are places like the timber markets designated for sale of building materials but people chose to use residential buildings for such businesses.

“ It is against the building master plan for the state. We have given notice of 30 days for such people to relocate, or have their shops demolished,’’ he said.
Ugwuegede urged landlords to prevent their tenants from using their residential buildings for sale of such materials like cement, rod, and timber.

“Government will no longer tolerate such act; landlords should stop tenants from converting residential buildings to markets.

He also warned local government councils in the urban cities, to stop issuing approvals for building plans, pointing out that it was the responsibility of the Ministry of Lands.

On collapsed buildings, the commissioner said it was collaborating with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), to monitor the activities of quacks in the profession.

He said that it was aimed at forestalling cases of collapsed buildings in the state.

I just hope this does not increase crime rate in Enugu. Relocate in 30 days or have it demolished. I hope persons involved have the better option to take. phew!

Court dissolves six-year-old marriage over childlessness

An Ilorin Area Court on Thursday dissolved the six-year-old marriage between one Aminat Toheeb and her husband, Ismaila, over childlessness in the union.

The 30-year-old Aminat, a resident of Tanke area, Ilorin, had earlier prayed the court to dissolve her marriage to Ismaila since the union had not produced a child.

The plaintiff told the court that her husband was not showing concern to their predicament and was engaging in extra – marital affair while blaming her for their challenge.

“My husband was not encouraging me as expected of him, instead he sees fault in me everyday,” she said.

According to her, their marriage was contracted in 2007 and was yet to produce a child.

“My Lord, I want an end to this marriage because I cannot continue to endure in an unproductive marriage,” Aminat added.

The defendant, who did not object to the prayer of his wife, said she was free to go and try other men.

Ismaila also prayed the court to grant the prayer of his wife without any claim.
The presiding judge, Mr Ibrahim Abdulquadri, dissolved the marriage and issued a certificate of divorce to the plaintiff.