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Its so amazing how some of our favourite fruits have "Evolved" over the years. Some of them today are popular brand names in both the Communication and Fashion industry alike . Below are some of these fruits and their popular brand .I am actually thinking....When will "Agbalumor" be used as a brand name ? Just a thought..... The blackberry is an edible fruit BlackBerry is a line of mobile e-mail and smartphone devices developed and designed by Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM) since 1996. BlackBerry functions as a personal digital assistant with address book, calendar and to-do list capabilities. It also functions as a portable media player with support for music and video playback and camera picture and video capabilities. BlackBerry is primarily known for its ability to send and receive (push) Internet e-mail wherever mobile network service coverage is present, or through Wi-Fi connectivity Pawpaw also known as Papaya is a pod like fruit rich in Vitamin A

When we consider purchasing the best makeup, we often take into account several different factors like price, ingredients, whether or not the product is tested on animals, packaging, and skin type designation. However, once the purchase has been made, just as with other products, we have a tendency to think that the decision-making is over. What many do not consider is that taking care of our products is just as important in maximizing their effectiveness as is purchasing the right kind of products. When it comes to makeup, proper care is absolutely critical. This is especially true of organic makeup. Why? Simply because organic products do not contain the fillers and preservatives that synthetic makeup products do. As a result, organic makeup products do not have a very long shelf life, and since most manufacturers do not print expiration dates, we must be ever-vigilant about the product’s state on our own. Perhaps because of the lack of an expiration date on makeup, it is very common

Women-dominated professions are fast becoming male bastions. After chefs, it is now the hair dressing arena that is throwing up some of the best names in the industry. The bubbly city of Lagos has its fair share of male hairdressers in keeping with the trend of increasing male hairstylists across the world. Whether it dates back to Vidal Sassoon of the '60s, famous for the bob and geometric haircuts, Toni and Guy with their cutting edge styles to famed hair experts like Fredric Fekkai (Sandra Bullock and Barbara Streisand's hairdresser), Andre Walker (Oprah Winfrey's hairstylist) — the list of male hairstylists is endless. Among others are Allen Edwards does Dustin Hoffman and Raquel Welch's hair and is also famous for Farrah Fawcett's shag hair cut. Here in Lasgidi , one name that comes readily when the Stars are mentioned is Ugochukwu Igbokwe simply known as Mr MAKE ME . MR UGOCHUKWU IGBOKWE aka MAKE ME Over the years , Ugo has carved a niche for himself by churn

By Niyi Tabiti.News Editor Jerry Jideobi easily passes for a  man about town. He is not just another make up artist, he has been able to prove to many that he is loaded with talents.He works in the Nigerian style and beauty industry. Since coming on board, Jerry popularly known as Lord of Chamz has been flowing with the big leagues. Click here to read more COURT CONVICTS CECILIA IBRU FORMER OCEANIC BANK MD OF FINANCIAL CRIME   Click here to read story plus over 190 billion Naira worth of asset that would be forfeited by former Oceanic Bank MD, Chief (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru

TIME TABLE FOR THE FELABRATION AT THE LIFE HOUSE OCTOBER 10-17, 2010 SUNDAY 10TH – FELABRATION AT THE LIFE HOUSE KICK-OFF .4PM- BOOK LAUNCH: FELA THIS BITCH OF A LIFE (LITERATURE) – CARLOS MOORE - 6PM- LIVE PERFORMANCE TRIBUTE (MUSIC) - KEZIAH JONES, GUITARMAN, VINCENT EZELLE WITH NIYI TUESDAY 12TH – LADIES NIGHT - 6.30PM – ROFOROFO FIGHT: PAINTINGS AND SKETCHES EXHIBITION OPEN (ART) – VICTOR EHIKHAMENOR -7.30PM – FELA MIXOLOGY INTRO TO LADIES NIGHT (MUSIC) – TITI TALABI -8.30PM – POETRY INTERLUDE- (POETRY) – LORRAINE TATE IGWE TOLIVER -8.45PM – LIVE PERFORMANCE TRIBUTE BY THE LADIES (MUSIC) - IFY OTUYA with special GUEST WEDNESDAY 13TH – ARMY ARRANGEMENT -6.30PM – EXCERPTS FROM UPCOMING NOVEL (LITERATURE) – TONI KAN -7.30PM – MUSICAL MUSINGS OF A YELLOW YELLOW GIRL (MUSIC) – KAINE AGARY THURSDAY 14TH – ANIKULAPO -7.30PM – FELA LIVE AT GLASTONBURY SCREENING (FILM) – OLAJIDE BELLO AND DAYO ADEGOKE -8.30PM – FELA ON THE BOX (MUSIC) – BROTHERS JOHNSON AND VICTOR FRIDAY 15TH – FELATHON HA

Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI)’s ‘CHAMPIONS OF VALUES FUNDRAISING DINNER’ sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria Plc is coming up at 6pm on the 23rd of October 2010 at the Landmark Village in Victoria Island, Lagos. Since inception, NLI has made remarkable progress in promoting initiatives focused on developing and sustaining values-based leadership amongst Nigerians based home and in the Diaspora. These initiatives have been carried out in various forms such as Seminars, Ethics and Leadership Projects and Entrepreneurial Competitions which have helped to increase engagement between the citizenry and the leadership. The theme of this year’s dinner celebrates NLI’s achievements in the last 4 years as well as appreciates all individuals and corporate partners that have contributed to the success of its programs and initiatives. Special guest of honor at the event are Gov. Raji Fashola and Mr. Oba Otudeko, the Chairman of First Bank Plc A dire need for re-orientation birthed a ren

Mannequin Magazine, the novel editorial fashion magazine for women has hit the streets of Lagos bringing with it an edge – one of style, fashion, entertainment and exposure. Having a strong fashion background from working with reputable fashion giants, the likes of GAP, Topshop, Bank and Republic, in organizing fashion shows as well as its vast experience with stylists and photographers in the industry, Mannequin aims to set a different kind of standard in Nigerian fashion editorials. With its slogan – ‘Dream It. Change It. Work It’, Mannequin believes in the empowerment and perfection of women with fashion being a major part. The magazine’s intention is to guide readers accordingly, updating them with the latest trends and news, offering inspiration and encouraging growth in almost all spheres of their lives. Mannequin’s belief is that fashion is not just in the clothes a woman wears but how they are worn, how she carries herself and how she lives. Mannequin Magazine boasts of being