BC GARDENS OPENS IN LAGOS

A new hot spot has emerged in the ever bubbling city of Lagos . With a view to catering to the taste of the discerning in style, BC GARDENS has come to the rescue .

Escaping to BC GARDEN CAFÉ, one is welcomed to a set in a beautiful serene garden by the Lagos Lagoon, for relaxation and enjoyment! You can view fabulous artworks, listen to jazz music, watch a movie and much more!

Also their easy menu ranging from  Coffee to  Espresso  and  Hot Chocolate also touches down on the
Cakes . Pastries, Salads . Sandwiches and  Wraps. The Juices ,Smoothies and  Sodas are not left out . The list is endless . Alongside the availability of High speed internet browsing and much more...

You can pre-order food (to-go or eat-in). Book a meeting area or events venue via phone on (M) 0809 700 4465 (E) info@bcgcafe.com (BB) 2151E767

Opening Times
9.00am - 9.00pm, Monday to Friday
12noon - 9.00pm Saturday and 12noon - 7.00pm Sunday.
24 Ikoyi Crescent, Ikoyi, Lagos | 0809 700 4464

EAT, RELAX, ENJOY!!!

SEAN DIDDY COMBS LAUNCHES .... EMPRESS

Sean "Diddy" Combs (ex Puff Daddy, P. Diddy) will be launching a new women's perfume under his Sean John fragrance collection. Empress is the female equivalent of the I Am King fragrance from 2008. The fragrance will be sold exclusively in Macy's stores.

According to the busy businessman, "I created Empress for the woman who is powerful beyond all others. She is greater than a queen; she is the ruler of her universe," .

Created by IFF perfumers, Empress is designed as a crisp floral scent. The top notes are key lime pie accord, mandarin, star fruit and cranberry. The heart consists of raspberry, peony, passion flower, cardamom and ambrette seed, followed by notes of vanilla, sandalwood, crystallized caramel and a "second skin" accord in the base.

Sean Diddy combs

EX-GOVERNOR BUKOLA SARAKI AND SISTER, GBEMI YET TO SETTLE DIFFERENCES-FATHER

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By Gistmaster.com

The strong man of Kwara Politics, Dr. Olusola Saraki have revealed that though he has settled his political differences with his son, Former Governor Bukola Saraki but there are still more issues on ground. According to the elder Saraki, the former governor and his sister, Gbemi have not settled their misunderstandings.

At a gathering, Saraki said, he left Nigeria after the last gubernatorial election for the United States of America. Four days later, Bukola came to visit him in Los Angeles, California. He apologized and also asked a lot of influential people to talk to him over the differences they had at the last election. I have to forgive him so that opposition would not break their political walls, he said. He also forgave him in the interest of peace and tranquility in the state.

Saraki also said that Gbemi is still angry at the moment but efforts would be made to settle the whole thing at the family level.

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It would be recalled that Bukola (Who was the sitting governor of Kwara State)did not support his sister's ambition to become the governor of Kwara State after him. Instead, he supported another person, who eventually became the winner. Gbemi, who was then a Senator left the Peoples Democratic Party to form another party, ACPN with her father and other party supporters.

SYLVIA NDUKA,NIGERIA's NEWEST BEAUTY QUEEN TALKS ABOUT HER FAMILY, CHILDHOOD AND LOVE LIFE

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Shortly after winning the this year's edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria contest, Sylvia Nduka granted Vivian Onuorah an interview where she talked about her growing up, why she admire Omowunmi Akinnifesi and other issues such as her love life. Enjoy

Who is Sylvia Nduka?

I am a very simple and easy going girl. I am a 3^rd year student of University of Lagos, studying Accountancy. I hail from Anambra State. I grew up here in Lagos and I am the last issue in my family of 4. I had my secondary education at Queen’s College, Lagos and from there I went to Madonna University but I left after a year and I got an admission into Unilag.

 

Why did you leave Madonna University?

I did because of the distance, I live in Lagos with my parents and of course the distance of travelling that far every month to see my parents in Lagos was quite stressful for me that was why I left Madonna.

 

Is this your first attempt in a beauty contest?

Yes it is but when I was 16, I wanted to go for Miss Queens College but I was out of school so I missed the contest.

 

How did you get into the MBGN competition in the first place?

A friend of mine told me about it and I rushed to get my form which I filled and submitted. Luckily, I was selected like other lucky girls as well.

 

Did your parents know of your intention right from the beginning?

No, they didn’t and I couldn’t even tell them until I scaled through the first 2 screenings. But I was surprised that when I finally did, they weren’t even mad at me and they supported me all the way.



How would you describe your experience while in camp?

It was wonderful as well as stressful because there I had to do things I wasn’t used to; waking up very early every morning and engaging in different classes of exercise and others but it’s quite a memorable experience because I learnt a lot from other contestants too.

 

What is going to change about you now you have been crowned the 2011 MBGN?

Nothing really, I am still going to be my old self. I will still have my old friends and even make new ones as well but I will definitely no longer go to those my favourite joints in school to eat.

 

How did you feel when you were pronounced the winner?

Wow! I felt very happy and surprised at the same time because I didn’t expect to win. In fact, my heart was just pounding and I couldn’t explain the feeling.

 

How do you mean that you did expect it?

It’s not as if I didn’t expect to be victorious because in every contest one aspires to win but I didn’t see it coming.



What do you think got you the crown?

Well, I give it to God; I don’t think it’s by the looks or anything because every contestant there had the looks as well. I think it’s just the favour of God and I’m indeed grateful to Him for my victory.

 

How prepared are you to carry out your new responsibilities as the queen?

I know I am prepared.

 

What do you think is expected of you as the new queen?

Well I know a lot is expected of me to make a change towards growth and development in the country. Like now am going to start work on improving the academic standard of children.



How will you go about that?

Like now am going to work in partnership with some organizations to source for scholarship for some of these kids.





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Among the past queens, who do you admire the most?

Omowunmi Akinifesi and that’s because she is a very intelligent person, she knows what she wants and goes for it.



Are you still going to have time for the man in your life?

No, there’s no man for now, am still single.

Why?

Because I feel am still very young for that and besides I don’t want any form of distraction from any guy at the moment.

Kristos Jewelry by Freda & Louise have been renowned for hosting fabulous fashion parties and this edition is the "Lingerie Show" featuring International & Nigerian Models showcasing some of our exclusive "Kristos" jewelry.
Kiss Me I'm Famous fashion parties has also featured various nigerian artistes (Don Jazzy, Banky W, Sasha P, Omawumi, Tiwa Savage & Munachi to mention a few). It is highly anticipated by the Lagosian in-the-know

ARA, HUSBAND PART WAYS

By Niyi Tabiti

Gifted taking drummer and musician, Aralola Olumuyiwa popularly known as Ara has formally announced her separation  from her husband of two years, Prince Olalekan Saliu.

Reasons for announcing their separation, Ara, disclosed was out of respect for their friends and fans. For now they remain  friends, she said, adding that they will continue to jointly support their child.

Though the couple had a child in Miami Florida in 2008, they got married at a star studded wedding ceremony inside Etal Hall, Oregun in June 2009. Guests included Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Eleko of Eko (Oba of Lagos).Days before their grand wedding, they attended were at the Oshodi/ Isolo.

 

REASONS VANGUARD IS DOING WOW EXPOSE- REMMY DIAGBARE,STYLE EDITOR

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Report by Niyi Tabiti

Remmy Diagbare, the editor of Allure, the weekly style magazine published in Vanguard Newspapers disclosed reasons her company organized the annual Women on Wellness Expose Seminar.

In her statement at the ceremony, Diagbare said

"It is an incontrovertible fact that women have been least favoured in terms of socio-economic and political advancement all over the world, while men seem to enjoy more access to means of aggrandizement as well as opportunities for self fulfilment.

However, today’s women are not sitting back in the dark corners of their rooms bemoaning their fate; rather, they are actively creating various platforms to register their relevance as well as empower themselves for greater contributions in the socio-politico-cum-economic systems of their environment and the world at large.

The Women on Wellness (WOW Expose is one the concerns that are dedicated to enhancing the profile of women in the corporate world).

The WOW Expose, which is an initiative of Allure, exclusively Vanguard, is instituted to create a platform to engage women and provide relevant information with a view of bridging the gap between women and wellness by engendering total development of women through public enlightenment programmes and public discourse of salient issues that affect women.

The first in the series of WOW seminars was held from June 20 to 21, 2008 in Lagos with the theme, “Revitalising Today’s Woman: Spirit, Soul, Body”, while the theme for the 2009 edition was “The Balancing Act: Work, Life Balance”. It focused strategies women could adopt in the face of new and increasing challenges.

WOW 2011

This year presents us yet another opportunity to reach out to women (and men) on practical tips towards aging gracefully. The theme this time is “Ace to Wellness.” Be Healthy, Wealthy, Be Wise.

Today, Professor Oladapo Ashiru has chosen to address, in detail the various processes and transformations that occur in the body, with emphasis on how one can enhance one’s state of health as one grows older. As part of our financial well being package, First Bank and MTN will open our eyes to some of their money saving products.

Our prayer is that, while you enjoy the fashion show and music, you will go away having gained something from the erudite professor, which will help in the inevitable stages of aging.

I will like to use this opportunity to thank all our sponsors: Da Viva, Unilever, MTN, First Bank and Chevron"

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