RIM Set to Make BBM [Blackberry Messenger] Available for Andriod & iOS Device Soonest

If you’re already a fan of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), we’ve got some exciting news designed to make it easier for you to connect with your entire mobile social network. BlackBerry plans to make BBM, our wildly popular mobile messaging service, available for the first time to iOS® and Android™ users this summer, (subject to approval by Google Play and the Apple App Store, as applicable). This means that, once available, you can welcome your friends and family using these other mobile platforms to connect over BBM and share in the Team BlackBerry love.



As we’ve chronicled on our Inside BlackBerry blog for some time now, BBM set the standard for mobile instant messaging with fast and reliable service and an added layer of engagement with delivered and read statuses. You’ve shared with us your stories about how BBM has kept you connected when it mattered most to you. Upon release of the multi-platform BBM service, you can broaden that real-time connection to friends and colleagues on other supported mobile platforms.

In the first version of multi-platform BBM, iOS and Android users are expected to be able to experience the following BBM features:

The immediacy of BBM chats
Multi-person chats
Voice note sharing
BlackBerry Groups, where BBM users are able to set up groups of up to 30 people and share calendar, photos, files and more

The team here at BlackBerry has definitely been working hard to bring the much-adored BBM experience to a wider group of mobile users. In a recent press release at BlackBerry Live 2013, Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President, Software Product Management and Ecosystem, at BlackBerry had this to say:

“For BlackBerry, messaging and collaboration are inseparable from the mobile experience, and the time is definitely right for BBM to become a multi-platform mobile service. BBM has always been one of the most engaging services for BlackBerry customers, enabling them to easily connect while maintaining a valued level of personal privacy. We’re excited to offer iOS and Android users the possibility to join the BBM community.”

BBM Quick Facts:
* More than 60 million monthly active users
* More than 51 million daily active users who are connecting with friends or colleagues an average of one and a half hours every day.
* BBM users send and receive more than 10 billion messages each day, nearly twice as many messages per user per day as compared to other mobile messaging apps
* Almost half of BBM messages are read within 20 seconds of being received; indicating how truly engaged BBM customers are

Today, BlackBerry also announced BBM Channels, a new social engagement platform within BBM that will allow customers to connect with the businesses, brands, celebrities and groups they are passionate about. BlackBerry plans to add support for BBM Channels as well as voice and video chatting for iOS and Android later this year, subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play. If approved by Apple and Google, the BBM app will be available as a free download in the Apple® App StoreSM and Google Play store. Additional details about system requirements and availability will be announced closer to the launch.

That’s some pretty big news, indeed!!!

Source:- www.blackberry.com

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Federal Government declares State of Emergency in 3 States over Islamic Extremist Attacks

In a terse show of force just a few minutes ago, President Goodluck Jonathan ignored the advise of the Nigerian Governors Forum given yesterday and declared a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.



This announcement was made at 7pm during a 15-minutes address to the nation that streamed live on the network services of the Nigeria Television Authority, the Voice of Nigeria and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria.


“The activities of insurgents have been intolerable,” the president said. “Some parts of Borno State have been taken over by groups. The insurgents and terrorists prevent government from fulfilling its duties. No matter what it takes, we will win this war against terrorism.”

It will be recalled that his special adviser on media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati had on Sunday denied any plans to declare a state of emergency.

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How to Flash Dead Nokia Mobile Phones with USB Data Cable

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You can flash your dead Nokia mobile phone by yourself using a USB data cable/connectivity cable. The tool, which is required to flash the phone, is Nokia's Phoenix Service Software. Please remember that you can perform a successful flash on your phone only if its firmware has been lost or corrupted. If your phone is not turning on due to any hardware issue, then this procedure will not work for it. To flash a dead Nokia mobile phone, follow the below steps:

1. Download and install the Phoenix Service Software
2. Download the firmware of your phone. You can download it with Navifrim or can search it on the web
3. Install the firmware to the directory C:\Program Files\Nokia\Phoenix\Products\Folder*
4. The Folder* should be created manually for the concerned firmware, if it is not created during firmware installation. If the firmware files are in form of .zip or any other compression, then extract/copy the firmware files to the specified location. For example, for keeping the firmware files of  RM-240, the location will be C:\Program Files\Nokia\Phoenix\Products\RM-240

5. The above mentioned location is default for Phoenix Service Software. If you have installed the Phoenix Service Software in a different location, then make sure to keep the folder with firmware files within Products folder
6. After successful installation, launch Phoenix Service Software
7. Connect your mobile phone using the USB data cable/connectivity cable of the phone
8. Select "No Connection" in Phoenix Service Software window as shown below

• Now click on "File" and then on "Open Product"

• Select the product version for your phone from the list. You can find it under the battery in your phone. If you don't know, which firmware is suitable for it, then search it on the web by model name

• Now click on "Flashing" and then on "Firmware Update"

• Click on the bordered button to select variants for your phone as shown below

• Select the desired variant/product code for flashing with

Note that the variants should be shown in the appeared window if the concerned firmware files are present in the correct directory within the folder with firmware name as C:\Program Files\Nokia\Phoenix\xx-xxx (xx-xxx is the firmware version. e.g: RM-240)

• After selecting the variant/product code, check the box with "Dead phone USB flashing" and then click on "Refurbish"

• A dialogue may appear with some instructions, follow them to continue

• Wait for the flashing to complete

• Your phone will be restarted after successful flash

Insructions: If your mobile phone is not detected by the Phoenix Service Software, then you may need to install the PC Suite of the phone or the flashing drivers manually.

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Roberto Mancini Has Been Sacked From Manchester City

It is with regret that Manchester City Football Club announces that Roberto Mancini has been relieved of his duties as Manchester City Manager.



This has been a difficult decision for the owner, Chairman and Board to make and it is the outcome of a planned end of season review process that has been brought forward in light of recent speculation and out of respect for Roberto and his extensive contributions to the Football Club.

Despite everyone’s best efforts, the Club has failed to achieve any of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. This, combined with an identified need to develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the Club, has meant that the decision has been taken to find a new manager for the 2013/14 season and beyond.

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Roberto’s record speaks for itself and he has the respect and gratitude of Sheikh Mansour, myself and the Board for all of his hard work and commitment over the last three and a half years. He has clearly also secured the love and respect of our fans. He has done as he promised and delivered silverware and success, breaking the Club’s 35-year trophy drought and securing the title in 2012. I would like to personally and publicly thank him for his dedication to the progress that he has overseen and for his support and continued friendship."

Assistant Manager Brian Kidd will take interim responsibility for the remaining two games of the season and the post-season tour to the United States.

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BlackBerry Just Announced Q5 Today at BlackBerry Live for Select Markets

As the BlackBerry Live keynote news keeps flowing in I’m happy to introduce you to the youthful and fun BlackBerry Q5 smartphone, running BlackBerry 10. With a QWERTY keyboard and a confident design, this new BlackBerry smartphone has been built to provide a fast, effortless experience that helps you explore, create and share while on the go. Thorsten Heins just revealed the device onstage at BlackBerry Live, but we’ve got all the details ready to share with you below.
I’ve been using this device for a few days now and I’m already in love. It fits into my lifestyle perfectly offering the powerful experience I need and allowing me to flow seamlessly from task to task throughout my day.

Highlights and features of the BlackBerry Q5

• The evolution of the classic BlackBerry Keyboard:
  The BlackBerry Q5 features a classic BlackBerry Keyboard with discrete keys that has been re-engineered and elegantly designed to help you type fast, accurately and with the least amount of effort. Plus with Instant Action shortcuts you can type to perform tasks faster. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone gives you the best of both worlds – a classic QWERTY keyboard for optimized communications and a 3.1” touchscreen for all the rest.
• Create the perfect shot with BlackBerry Time Shift mode and Story Maker
  Create the picture perfect shot with BlackBerry Time Shift mode, then create and share your story, weaving together your photos, videos and music into a movie with BlackBerry Story Maker.
• Share and be seen with BBM Video with Screen Share
  Instantly switch your BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) chat to a BBM Video conversation and catch up face-to-face. You can even share your screen, whether it’s a photo, a page in the browser, an idea, or a view from your camera.


• Stay close to what’s important to you with BlackBerry Hub
  With BlackBerry Hub, all of your messages and social conversations are only one swipe away. There’s no need to stop what you’re doing. Simply peek into the BlackBerry Hub from anywhere with a swipe to effortlessly flow in and out of your messages and conversations.
• BlackBerry World delivers a rich, thriving app and content ecosystem
  Discovering and sharing great apps and content is easier than ever with recommendations based on similar purchases, and access to more than 100,000 apps on the BlackBerry World storefront.

Here’s what Thorsten had to say in a recent press release on the new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone:

“BlackBerry is excited to bring the new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone to our customers in selected markets around world,” said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of BlackBerry. “The BlackBerry Q5 gives you the best of everything with its cutting-edge BlackBerry 10 functionality and a physical QWERTY keyboard. It is for youthful fans that are passionate, confident and bold, and it makes it easy for them to have fun, create, share and stay connected.”

Pricing and Availability
The new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone will be available in selected markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia (including the Asia Pacific region), and Latin America, with availability beginning in July.
There you have it folks – if you live in the areas listed above, you can look forward to getting your hands on the new BlackBerry Q5 with BlackBerry 10. What do you think of this phone? Let us know your thoughts on this stunning new BlackBerry device in the comments below.

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Music: Seriki – Sweet Love f. MayD,Vector

Been A while we heard from ALAPOMEJI’s Rapper Seriki , After the success of his single Agbalumo MI he finally steps out to drop another tune off his debut album set for release soon. This
one is sweet love featuring MR MAYD and VECTOR YSG.
Listen Below and Enjoy!!
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ALBUM REVIEW: WAJE – WORDS AREN’T JUST ENOUGH

Artiste- Waje
Album – W.A.J.E (Words Aren’t Just Enough)
Producers – Del B, Spellz, E-Kelly, Sizzle Pro, Cobhams Asuquo, J. Martins, Pappy J, Leriq, M.I
Guests – Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, M.I, Phyno, Eva
Label – Waje Music Entertainment (2013)

Waje made fans and the music empire wait tirelessly for her debut album; but while at it, the diva worked her way to the top of the Nigerian music food chain and earned her placed as one of the best and highly respected female vocalists in the industry. A little reminiscent of her previously released body of work ‘The Singles EP’ which containing tracks ranging from motivational ‘So Inspired’ (which features Muna) to the R&B gem ‘For a Minute’ to the poppy ‘Kolo’; ‘W.A.J.E’ which is an acronym for ‘Words Aren’t Just Enough’ boasts a number of mid tempo ear candies crafted by experimenting with electro, afro-pop, high-life, world, R&B, jazz, alternative and soul music. Now we access what the award-winning songstress took what seemed a lifetime to cook:
1)  Oko Mi: W.A.J.E opens with the ‘call and response’ ‘Oko Mi’ majorly built by Del B. The opener is a solid single song (even though the verses are not as magical as the chorus), but the number builds up to a grand climax as Waje soars on the wings of the stellar production, while proclaiming that her man is ‘sure’.
2) Onye (feat. Tiwa Savage): Mavin songbird ‘Tiwa Savage’ features on ‘Onye’. If you were expecting the duet to be a power ballad, I bear bad news and good news. You already know the bad news but the good news is that the collaboration is a memorable, catchy mid-tempo and dancaeable track heavily with high-life music. We predict this will be the next single.
3) Ijeoma: Think an eastern ethnic electro-pop female inspirational number, think ‘Ijeoma’. Waje glides effortlessly as she belts out lyrics in both English and the Igbo language as she aims to empower women, YASSS!
4) Fine Girl: Again picking the hammered lesson from Beyonce’s testament, Waje preaches female empowerment on ‘Fine Girl’. Just like the third track, she plays with the electro pop while making it known that girls run the world or should we say pay the bills. Commendable, and fueled with energy, we give this a pass mark.
5) Grind (feat. Burna Boy): We thought of calling the paramedic not because of Leriq’s stellar production, but imagining a scene with Waje grinding on Burna Boy almost stopped oxygen from reaching our brain. Flirtatious, sweaty, sexy and a slightly pleasing to the ears, only we would have opted for Yemi Alade or Seyi Shay as the female lead.
6) Time Na Money: Our personal favourite off the LP, is the afro hip-hop soul influenced ‘Time Na Money’. We cannot recall when last a Nigerian female singer demolished a hip-hop influenced instrumentation, which is what Waje accomplished. Delivered convincingly with attitude and sass, Waje starts with a ‘hiss’, to tell him that she is tired of wasting time on love before wowing us with her ad-libs, runs and riffs…a guest rapper would have not been a bad idea.
7) I Wish: Produced by ‘Alingo’ producer ‘Pappy J’, is the guitar driven and reggae inspired ‘I Wish’ which also serves as the project’s lead single. ”Oh I wish that I didn’t have a heart, say na only stone fill deep inside…”, as Waje chants out her delicate heart, (incorporating pidgin to ensure it hits home) and the lush piano break-down in  the bridge seals the deal.
8) No Be You: Classic! Unarguably Waje’s best vocal performance till date; might even be the best vocals from any female in recent times. The moving love ballad fits into the Motown era, and Waje’s pipes meets the requirements to ace a number of that nature. This song will make you want to break down and wail with Waje especially towards the final seconds of the gem, when she puts her voice in full emotional throttle.
9) Higher: How to follow up a big song like ‘No Be You’? The uplifting power ballad ‘Higher’ (which is also produced the iconic Cobhams Asuquo) is definitely the perfect choice. With stirring lyrics like “…cause I’m flying higher, take me through the wire, me I no go tire, take me through the fire, this is my desire, hold my head high…”, the self-proclaimed ‘African Soul Diva’ and her voice, soar to unexpected and highly impressive heights. ‘Higher’ might be the most personal song on the album; the lyrics see Waje speaking about her dreams, achieving these dreams as well as fighting and defeating forces battling against her reaching the glorious end.
10) Black & White (feat. Eva & Phyno): A melodious revealing alternative rap tune with Eva Alordiah and Phyno as guests. Easy to listen to and perfect pleasure for the auditory system, with Eva stealing the show with her usual swagger as she sheds light on some dark issues, and Phyno shines also while addressing the same issues as Waje and Eva in Igbo and English language. “In a world of black and white pictures, your true colours must to show…” at this point we have to say Waje is a brilliant song-writer.
11) Only You (feat. M.I): Opening with a hilarious skit, a catchy afro-beat production, crafted by the talented ‘M.I’ starts the foundation for the mellow love tune ‘Only You’. Although it might not be the strongest link, Mister Incredible wows with his production which features his vocals and he also drops a few bars on the beat.
12)  Na the Way (Remix) feat. Sarkodie & J. Martins: The mid-tempo high-life number was originally featured on Waje’s first EP. The remix has Ghanaian heavyweight rapper ‘Sarkodie’ as well as J. Martins, (also responsible for the groovy production) featured on it. Very similar to the original, Waje and J. Martins showcase their creamy mid-range and Sarkodie brings his tongue-wagging new rap verses as additions into the new mix.
13)  No Tomorrow: Sadly we stumbled into an electro-pop dance filler created with the dance music at heart. We can easily throw this song in the dust-bin without having second thoughts.
14)  One More Time: Ending on a high note, as W.A.J.E closes with the David Guetta-esque ‘One More Time’. Love is a battlefield and Waje delivers like a warrior queen of the dance-floor; armed with her expansive range she attacks the progressive dance pop instrumentation like there is no tomorrow wailing to her lover “…We gotta try one more time…”
… We have to listen to this album ‘one more time’ whenever we get to the end.
Unquestionably we cannot crown Waje as the African Soul diva but W.A.J.E is a revolutionary debut LP for her career worth every year of the wait.

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VIDEO: Sean Tizzle Interview On SlickTV

He is the newest sensation in town, with his hit track SHO LEE produced by the young rising talented producer Dtunes. Sean tizzle is a young Nigerian entertainer relatively new in the industry and this interview shares some insight into his life, music, love and a lot more that his listeners don’t know about. Enjoy.

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VIDEO: M.I – Chairman

The video to Mr. Abaga’s single “Chairman” is finally out, it was directed by Ali Zamani. Not a bad video at all.
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VIDEO: Wizkid and Femi Kuti, Jaiye-Jaiye (Behind The Scene)

Curious to know how Wizkid got together with the Legend Femi Kuti to create Jaiye Jaiye? Well here’s the behind the scene video that bares it all, brought to you by Crunch OnTV.
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Music: Davido – One of A Kind (Prod by Shizzi)

After a leak from HKN Gang Camp ,Davido has finally decided to drop the official version of the monster hit single “One of A Kind”.
Listen, download and share.
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VIDEO: Axterix – Radiate ft Kay Switch

Dozage Records presents the mind blowing video to the banger, “RADIATE” by Axterix. The song features KaySwitch of DB Records and the video is directed by the amazing MR. Moe Musa.

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If you are still in doubt about Chris Brown’s involvement with Illuminati, see things for yourself here

Hell Yeah!!! Some peeps are still in doubt, but mehn I know that definitely there’s no smoke without a fire…It all boils down to One thing: The truth will always prevail at the end.

Why on earth will Chris brown use masonic symbols and pyramid on his 24th birthday cake…he’s more like saying: I Live for Illuminati…and I celebrate them on my 24th yr on earth…

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Emma Nyra of Iyanya’s Made Men Music shows off her sexy thighs and ass.

The Made Men music artist shows you another sexy way to wear Ankara. wow!!! what an exposure…I wonder if Iyanya has…? **LIPS SEALED***

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Police uncover 78-yr-old woman’s corpse in son’s cupboard in Owerri.

THE Imo State Police Command has recovered the remains of a 78-year-old woman, Mrs. Lucy Osigweh, who was declared missing in 2003.
Making the revelation, yesterday, state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Katsina, disclosed that the woman’s lifeless body was found in a large cupboard inside a shrine located in her son’s private room.
Katsina said: “The missing woman’s lifeless body was found in a village called Ezuru Umuagwu, Ejemekwuru, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.”
According to him, “the corpse of the 78-year-old Mrs. Osigweh, earlier declared missing in 2003, was found in a large cupboard inside a shrine of a private room in a circumstance depicting ritual practice.
“The embalmed body, which was kept in that condition for about 10 years, was believed to have been placed in the warehouse by her son, Chief Chimezie Osigweh, a 64-year-old retired school principal.”
The Imo police boss said there was every reason to believe that the late woman’s son is a member of a sect, adding: “Preliminary assessment of the scene of crime revealed that the late woman must have been murdered by her son for ritual purpose.”
Katsina also said members of the sect used to hold secret nocturnal meetings in the place to enhance their occultic powers.
“The principal suspect, Chief Chimezie Osigweh, who is the son of the woman, has been arrested and is making useful statement to the police,” the CP said.
Although Katsina did not say how the police got wind of the crime, feelers from the late woman’s maiden home, Amakohia, Awa, Oguta local council area, showed that they made the startling discovery.
A villager, who spoke on grounds of anonymity, said that angered by the unresolved and inexplicable disappearance of their relation from her marital home, some villagers decided to double check earlier stories bandied by Osigweh.
According to a villager, “on getting to Ejemekwuru, our people demanded to know why their relations had remained missing for 10 years. Her son told our villagers that his mother was mad at a point and ran away to unknown place.
“Apparently not satisfied with the response, as well as the nonchalant attitude allegedly exhibited by her son, the villagers went beserk, destroying things in sight and ended up spotting the large cupboard containing the remains of their loved one.
“With this startling discovery, the villagers quickly lodged a complaint with the police who subsequently swung into action.”

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