With Minecraft, Microsoft Buys A Doorway To Millions Of Players

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all tech considered

Microsoft paid $2.5 billion for Mojang, the company 

behind the hit building-block video game Minecraft 

that is played by millions. But it might have gained a

 lot more than just a popular franchise.

Police to deploy sniffer dogs to help locate trapped victims at Synagogue building collapse site

The Nigeria police say they will be sending sniffer dogs to the collapsed Synagogue 

building site to help search for victims who are believed to still be trapped under the rubble. 

As of today, the death toll has risen to 45 with 130 survivors.

Annie & 2Face Idibia in Ghana

Music star 2Face Idibia and his actress wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia 

were invited by actress/TV personality Yvonne Okoro for a taping 

of an episode of her cooking show – Dining With…, in Ghana.

After the taping, the couple explored the city of Accra and even 

donned matching outfits. But it seems their stay won’t

 be long as Annie confesses to missing her girls, daughters Isabella and Olivia.

The resemblance between Jay Z and Blue Ivy though...(photos)

I know he's her dad and they are supposed to look alike but the resemblance sometimes just hits me! She's his spitting image.

ILLRymz joins Vimbai as co-host of StarGist on Africa Magic

Nigerian television host, model and radio personality,Olowu Bardia Adebola,

 popularly known as ILLRymz, has been announced as the co-host for Star Gist,

 Africa’s premier entertainment and showbiz programme which airs on 

Africa Magic Showcase. The show which was previously hosted in 

South Africa will also henceforth air from Nigeria.

StarGist, which gives viewers a daily dose of exclusive star profiles, behind-the-scenes features, and continental and international headlines, will now have ILLRymz co-host the show alongside Zimbabwean celebrity and former Big Brother Africa housemate, Vimbai Mutinhiri.

Explaining the choice of ILLRymz as co-host, the Regional Director, M-Net (West), Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “Star Gist is Africa’s resource for star profiles, continental and international headlines, and behind-the-scenes features. ILLRymz has an established presence on the African entertainment scene and is a perfect fit for co-hosting the show with Vimbai. He brings to bear a good mix of passion, wit and knowledge of the local entertainment industry. Our viewers are definitely in for a treat.”

Star Gist features the best of daily African entertainment news and exciting programme segments. Fashion enthusiasts can also watch red carpet events, whilst also getting the details on who wore what and where.

“As the show begins to air from Nigeria, viewers across the continent can expect to get even more first class entertainment and up to the minute news from the continent’s entertainment industries.” added Mba-Uzoukwu.
StarGist airs on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151) Monday to Friday at 20:00 CAT (7pm Nigerian time).

Complete this statement...

They are: Coordinating minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance , Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,

 Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison Madueke and DG of the Securities & Exchange Commission, Arunma Oteh. And your answer is...? :-)

Pernod Ricard, Disaronno, Campari & more ready for Wine & Spirit Expo

As you all know, Nigeria’s largest Wine & Spirit Expo will be holding from October 10th to 12th at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos and Wine & Spirit companies are gearing up to showcase their best blends. It’s an event you can’t afford to miss! Continue...

Pernod Ricard one of the biggest wine and spirit companies in the world – makers ofChivas, Absolut and more, Disaronno, Grand Oak, Aspire Wines, Campari world best Liquors and Mixers, Gran Cantina makers of Foss Marai wines, McNamara Wines, Skinnycocktail International Ltd, Vision Essence makers of Xenius Champagne Brut, Morcone Williams Brand, Voulez Wine Distribution, Linzi Liquors, Wine Crockery International, Mrpete World Class Sommerlier, Blends & Cocktail Mixers, Golden Rum Spirit & Liquors, Champagne Vollereaux , Organic Wines International, Sparta Sparkling Wines, Canto Wines and many more others will be showcasing their best at the exhibition.

3 days to Shop, Explore and Experience in Lagos. A weekend to remember.

Are you a wine lover? Come savour the taste of Good Wine and indulge in an Experience.

• Taste the best of wines for FREE
• Opportunity to buy drinks at promotional rates
• Have an event coming up, get the best deals on drinks.
• Become a distributor of wines and spirit
• Cocktails training and General wine knowledge
• Meet and network with the world’s best wine and spirit companies and wine connoisseur.

Mark your calendar now and Save the Date.

Are you a wine or spirit company or you fall close to the category? 

Then you have to be at Nigeria’s Largest Wine and Spirit Exhibition from October 10th to 12th at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

Hurry, Call 09094821650, 07001111933, 08096448289, 08147217096 ~ Add BB Pin – 265AD2F8 ~ Email: bajisafe@exhibitionguru.com.ng

For more information, please visit www.wineandspiritexpo.com

Do not Drink and Drive. Call Metro Taxi for a ride if you intend drinking.

Balmoral is the official structure partner. Metro Taxi is the official logistics company for Mega 3 Expo