Ben Murray-Bruce Denies Using Government Money To Start Silverbird

Silverbird Group chairman Ben Murray-Bruce has spoken about the company’s history as they celebrate their 35th anniversary.

Murray-Bruce, who currently represents the Bayelsa East constituency at the Senate, revealed that the company started with a loan he received from a father in 1980.

“I founded Silverbird in 1980 with a N20k loan from my father and on November 21st, we will be celebrating 35 years. Thank you Nigeria!” he said.

“Silverbird is evidence you don’t need to steal to make it in Nigeria. If anyone has evidence (not innuendo) that I stole, please publish it,” he said.

An official celebration of the milestone is expected to hold later this month, with President Muhammad Buharireportedly in attendance.

Check Out Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Cynthia Obianodo’s Lovely Pre-Wedding Photos

This year so far has proven to be the year of love as so many celebrities have gotten engaged and married.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is not left out as he had his traditional marriage with his gorgeous bride, Cynthia Obianodo in October.

While we are counting down to the big day, these two cuties have released their pre-wedding photos and it’s too lovely.

Peep the super cute photos below;

Yansh Of The Year! Suzy Cortez Wins Miss Bumbum 2015(Photos)

Suzy Cortez has been crowned the winner of the 2015 Miss Bumbum contest, the Brazilian beauty pageant that honors women’s rear ends.

After being crowned the winner, Cortez, who represented Distrito Federal, revealed she had been planning for the contest for months.

“I’ve been preparing myself for the past four months. I’ve always wanted to win this contest,” she said after winning. “I dedicated myself completely. I dieted and did rigorous training.”

Minas Gerais’ Camila Gomes came second and Dani Sperle, of Rio de Janeiro, finished in third place.

See photos from the show below!

Jennifer Hudson Stuns In Two Different Amazing Outfits At Glamour Woman Of The Year Award

Jennifer Hudson might not be your regular style star but the gorgeous actress sure knows how to stop the show when she wants to.

And this time around, the Singer/Actress had the world in mind when she wore two amazing outfits for the Glamour Woman Of The Year Award.

JHud who is still wearing her hair low (aka the way we absolutely love it) arrived on the red carpet of the popular awards wearing a Marchesa floor length gown which had a plunging neckline.

The Oscar winning Actress definitely did not stop commanding our attention with the dress, she also painted her nails a metallic color and, made her lips noticeable with a purple lip color.

 Jennifer Hudson performed at the event and like every diva does, she changed outfits for the performance.

 Ms Hudson sure rocked both looks but in which do you love her more?

Images: Daily Mail

Red Carpet Photos From Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2015

The 2015 Glamour Women of the Year Awards held on Monday, November 9 at Carnegie Hall in New York City

The star studded event honored powerful women in different industries including Victoria Beckham, Reese Witherspoon, Caitlyn Jenner, the women of Charleston, S.C. (five women touched by the South Carolina church massacre — Alana Simmons, Nadine Collier, Bethane Middleton-Brown, Felicia Sanders and Polly Sheppard — ), and the entire U.S. women’s national soccer team.

Stars present at the event include Lupita Nyong’O, Selena Gomez, Voila Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Uzo Aduba, Ivanka Trump, Ellie Goulding and many more.

Check out red carpet photos from the event below;

Selena Gomez

Serena Williams

Lupita Nyong’O

Jennifer Hudson

Caitlyn Jenner

Jared Leto

Voila Davis

Ivanka Trump

Brooklyn & Victoria Beckham

Reese Witherspoon

Misty Copeland

Amy Schumer

Danielle Brooks

Iman Abdulmajid

Ellie Goulding

Emma Heming Willis

Hope Solo

Caitlyn Jenner Wins ‘Woman Of The Year’ Award

As earlier rumoured, Bruce Jenner who this year transformed to Caitlyn Jenner has been handed the Woman of the Year Award by Glamour Magazine.

Caitlyn Jenner accepted the Glamour Woman of the Year award on Monday, telling the crowd that she believes she was put on Earth to tell her story and make a difference in the world.

She said that before she had come out as a woman, she stayed home most of the time. “Now,” she said to cheers, “I actually like going out, and being myself.”

Jenner described her journey to becoming a woman, and spoke of how he sat down with his children to discuss plans to go public. She said she had realized that perhaps “this is why God put me on this earth, to tell my story … and make a difference in the world.”

The award received some backlash for awarding someone Woman of the Year when they have only transitioned less than a year ago. A popular saying in protest of the award is, “It is like saying men are better than women even in being women”.

And it is not the first time Glamour Magazine thinks so wither. Last year, a transgender woman, Laverne Cox, was honoured with the Woman of the Year Award.

How to Get Rid of Dark Skin on Your Neck

Many people suffer the embarrassment of having dark skin patches around their neck. This is a fairly common skin pigmentation disorder known as acanthosis nigricans. It is not an infection and is not contagious.

Aging and sun exposure are the main causes of dark discoloration on the neck. Other causes are diabetes, genetics, polycystic ovary syndrome, poor hygiene, and sudden weight loss or weight gain.

There are many natural remedies to reduce the discoloration of skin around the neck.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a kind of natural skin lightener and also moisturizes the skin. It can lighten skin color to a great extent and reduce various skin spots. Aloe vera is also rich in antioxidants and various other compounds that help repair and produce new skin cells.

1. Extract pure aloe vera gel from the leaf.
2. Apply it directly on the neck and gently massage it. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
3. Wash it off with water.
4. Repeat this once daily for fast results.

Walnuts

Walnuts contain vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin. They also help keep the skin moisturized, which is essential for healthy skin. To treat dark skin on the neck, a scrub made of walnuts and yogurt is very effective.

1. Mix crushed walnuts in yogurt to make a thick paste.
2. Apply the paste on the dark portion of your neck. Gently scrub for a few minutes and then allow it to dry.
3. Wash it off using cold water or rose water.

If done on regular basis, about twice a week, this remedy will rejuvenate your neck skin and reduce any dark appearance.

Cucumber

Cucumber can also be used to improve the appearance of your neck area. Cucumber has soothing properties that help repair skin cells, remove dead skin cells and add glow to the skin.

• Apply grated cucumber or cucumber juice all over your neck and gently scrub for about 10 minutes. Wash it off with rose water or cold water.
• Another option is to mix equal amounts of cucumber juice and lemon juice and apply it on your neck using cotton balls. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Lemon Juice

Lemon has citric acid, which is a natural bleaching agent. Also, the vitamin C present in lemon helps remove dead cells and lighten skin tone. Hence, lemon can be used to effectively lighten the dark complexion of your neck area.

• Apply lemon juice to the dark skin using a cotton ball. If you have sensitive skin, dilute the lemon juice with water. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. Make sure not to expose your neck to direct sunlight after applying lemon juice.
• Another option is to mix equal parts of lemon juice and rose water. Apply this mixture around the neck area before going to bed. Do this daily for about a month to see visible results.

Baking Soda

Baking soda works as a natural skin exfoliant and cleanses the skin and slowly removes dark, discolored patches. The combination of baking soda and water has proven quite effective in removing hyper-pigmentation that forms around the neck.

1. Mix three parts of baking soda and one part of water to form a thick paste.
2. Apply the paste on your neck and let it dry.
3. Wash it off after a few minutes.
4. Do this twice a week to enhance the complexion of your neck in just a few weeks.

Orange Peel

The high amount of vitamin C in oranges is also very helpful in lightening the skin tone. You can use orange peel to cleanse as well as bleach the skin.

• Put some orange peel in the sun and let it dry out. Then grind it into a powder. Add equal amount of whole milk to the powdered orange peel to make a thick paste. Apply the paste around the neck area and allow it to dry. Wash it off with cold water.
• Alternatively, you can grate the orange peel and add orange juice to it. Apply this mixture on your neck and leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it off with cold water. Do this daily.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Quickly with Ice

Before you turn to a dermatologist who will prescribe you with harsh creams or medicines, try relieving your skin in a natural way. Nothing suits your skin better than opting for a home remedy that is simple to apply and can be used in your daily routine.

Ice has become a proven method of curing pimples and acne quickly and effectively. People use it because of its skin-friendly and cost effective nature. 

Ice helps treat pimples by improving the blood circulation in the affected skin area. It also helps freeze clogged skin pores, which in turn removes oil and dirt particles accumulated in the skin. Ice will also reduce the inflammation and pain caused by pimples.

1. Wrap ice cubes or crushed ice in a clean, cotton cloth and gently press it on the affected area for a few seconds.
2. Wait a few minutes and repeat the process three or four times.
3. Do this twice daily to get rid of pimples within a day or two.

Note: Never apply ice directly on your skin as it can cause an ice burn.