Monday, 7 March 2016

100 funny jokes by 100 comedians


'Two cannibals were eating a clown – one said to the other, 'Does he taste funny to you?'

Tommy Cooper (1921-1984)

Gallery compiled by Martin Chilton

CREDIT: REX

Emotions flow at AMVCA 2016



•From left: Adesua Etomi, Daniel K Daniel, Stephanie Linus, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Director, Africa Magic, West Africa and Yolisa Phahle, CEO Mnet and Kemi Lala Akindoju after the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island ... at the weekend

It was an emotional moment for Nollywood actress and filmmaker Stephanie Linus as her movie, Dry, was named Best Overall Movie at the recent Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, last Saturday.

The ceremony, which held yesterday hosted the who-is-who in the Nigerian movie industry.

The ceremony kicked off at about 4pm with a red carpet which was graced by some of Nollywood’s finest. After all the razzmatazz of the red carpet, guests were soon settled in to witness what has come to be regarded as one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in Africa.

From the keenly contested to the not so prominent categories, the award ceremony had a surprise for the crowd that turned out to witness it.

But it wasn’t just about movies, the AMVCA 2016 also paraded the best of music, interspersed with comedy from artistes drawn from all over Africa. Highlife crooner, Flavour N’abania and his Nigerian counterpart, Yemi Alade were among the artistes whose performances kept the audience on their feet. Yemi Alade, together with her dancers added energy and the much needed verve necessary for an event of such nature.

As the award categories were reeled out, it was clear the movie lovers were in for a surprise. Although, it wasn’t quite unexpected for Funke Akindele’s Jenifa’s Diary to clean out the Best Actor in a Comedy (Folarin Falana) and Best Actress in a Comedy (Funke Akindele) categories.

What was really surprising was the relatively unknown Daniel K Daniel clinching the Best Actor in a Drama for his role in A Soldier’s Story, beating the likes of Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michael, Van Vicker, Segun Arinze and Blossom Chukwujekwu to the game.

Another category that left guests wondering was the Best Actress in a Drama which was won by Adesua Etomi for her role in Falling. Etomi took down big wigs in the industry; Genevieve Nnaji (Road to Yesterday), Mary Lazarus (Don’t Cry for Me), Belinda Effah (Stop), Fulu Mugovhani (Ayanda) and Nse Ikpe-Etim (The Visit) to emerge winner.

Another very emotional moment for attendees was the moment when tribute was paid to Nollywood’s fallen heroes. Among those honoured were Peter Bunor, Mufatau Sanni, Tosin Badmus, Prioye Sokunbi, Mike Odiachi, Olumide David, Saleh AGM, Aisha Dankano, and Benson Wanjau.

More emotions poured in when the moment came to present the 2016 AMVCA Legendary Merit Award. The award went to Bukky Ajayi and Sadiq Daba, both veterans of repute. Sadiq was not around to receive his award, but Bukky Ajayi who made it to the ceremony had to be wheeled in.

“There are some of you that I might have offended; please forgive me. There are some people who offended me, I have forgiven you. Thank you very much. I am very happy, from the bottom of my heart. Do not mind that I am crying. I do wish to stand up, but if I stand up, I will fall down. You all standing for me? Thank you very much. I am very grateful and I feel very honoured,” a tearful Ajayi said, rounding her speech up with the peace sign to the applause of the audience.

Among other winners at the prestigious award were Akin Omotosho (Best Director), Trail Blazer Award (Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju), Best Movie (West Africa) – Genevieve, Chinny Onwugbenu and Chichi Nwoko (Road to Yesterday), Best Art Director, Frank Rajah (The Refugees); Best Television Series, Ariyike Oladipo (Daddy’s Girls); Best Short Film or Online Video, Oluseyi Amuwafo (A Day With Death), Best Lighting Designer, Stanley Ohikhuare (Common Man); Best Cinematographer, Paul Michaelson (Tell Me Sweet Something);  Best Sound Editor, Jose Guillermo (Dry) and Best Picture Editor (Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Rebecca).

Sunday, 6 March 2016

The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen


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St. Martin's Press, 29 Jul 2014 - Biography & Autobiography - 496 pages
The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen

"If you want to know what makes up the DNA of a Navy SEAL and have a behind-the-scenes look at the best sniper program in the world, then 'hold 1 right for wind' and read The Red Circle."-Chris Kyle, SEAL Team Three Chief and bestselling author of American Sniper

Brandon Webb's experiences in the world's most elite sniper corps are the stuff of legend. From his grueling years of training in Naval Special Operations to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan, The Red Circle provides a rare and riveting look at the inner workings of the U.S. military through the eyes of a covert operations specialist.
"Impressive and well-written...The Red Circle is a great book."-Howard E. Wasdin, Navy SEAL and bestselling author of SEAL Team Six

Yet it is Webb's distinguished second career as a lead instructor for the shadowy "sniper cell" and Course Manager of the Navy SEAL Sniper Program that trained some of America's finest and deadliest warriors-including Marcus Luttrell and Chris Kyle-that makes his story so compelling. From his days as a student going through the sniper course to his hair-raising close calls with Taliban and al Qaeda forces in the northern Afghanistan to his vivid account of designing new sniper standards and training some of the most accomplished snipers of the twenty-first century, Webb reveals how the Special Operations warriors at the forefront of today's military are forged.

"A recounting of the hellish mental and physical tests required to earn a SEAL's trident pin."-San Diego Union-Tribune
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Review: The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen

User Review  - Goodreads
While vaguely interesting, the book seems more of a self-promotion than anything else. Typically military authors, especially coming from the Teams, are writing because of a significant moment

Review: The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen

User Review  - Erin Williams - Goodreads
While vaguely interesting, the book seems more of a self-promotion than anything else. Typically military authors, especially coming from the Teams, are writing because of a significant moment

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About the author (2014)

Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL; his last assignment with the SEALs was Course Manager for the elite SEAL Sniper Course, where he was instrumental in developing new curricula that trained some of the most accomplished snipers of the twenty-first century. Webb has received numerous distinguished service awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Commendation Medal with a "V" for "Valor," for his platoon's deployment to Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks. He is editor for Military.com's blog Kit Up, SOFREP's Editor in Chief, and a frequent national media commentator on snipers and related Special Operations Forces military issues.
John David Mann, who collaborated with Webb in writing The Red Circle, is an award-winning author whose titles include the New York Times bestseller Flash Foresight and the international bestseller The Go-Giver.

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Tonto Dikeh's loving Mothers day message from her Husband

Tonto Dokeh's husband Churchill Oladunni Olakunle took to his page to shower praises on her to celebrate her first mothers day which was yesterday March 6th. She reposted it on her IG page. He wrote:

I don't say it enough.
I don't say it loud enough.
I don't say it with as much passion as I feel.
I don't say it when I always should.
But, here I go...
I married a fantastic woman
I want the world to know
that I LOVE YOU with everything that I am!! You're dependable, wonderful, and full of kindness.
You're one fabulous wife and an amazing mother to our son
A brilliant mother and one of my best friends.
Because of you my life is filled with
smiles, beautiful moments, and true love.
You are a phenomenal woman.
All that you do makes my life more wonderful than you may ever know.
God has given me a woman that has proven to be a beautiful mother,
a wonderful wife,
and an amazing friend.
I'm thankful to God
for you being such a blessing in my life.
Happy Mother's Day Baby.❤️❤️❤️
The she said:
#AM SO IN LOVE WITH MY HUSBAND😁😌😢

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Sad! Wife of the Minister of state for Labor, James Ocholi, dies in hospital

The wife of the Minister of state for Labor and Employment, James Ocholi, Blessing Fatima Ocholi, has died. She was involved in the fatal accident that killed her husband and her son along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway this afternoon. She was in a coma for a few hours after which she lost the battle to live. May their souls rest in peace, Amen.

Photos: Kaduna State House of Assembly Committee vehicle involved in a fatal accident

Unspecified number of people died while others were injured when a vehicle belonging to the Kaduna State House of Assembly crashed. The accident occurred on Saturday, March 5 at about 5pm. The vehicle was heading to Abuja from Kaduna.