Kim Kardashian 'Totally Calm' Three Days Before Wedding

Kim Kardashian revealed that she is not freaking out although her wedding to Kris Humphries was three days away. During the launch party for the Kardashian Kollection at Colony in Hollywood Wednesday, August 17, the bride-to-be said that she is "totally calm" and in fact is "looking forward" to the whole Saturday wedding.

"Everyone says you'll freak out, but I'm totally calm. I think that freak-out moment kind of already passed," she told People at the event. Kim would spend Friday night with her family, saying "We haven't planned it, but we'll see how it goes. I'll definitely be with my family."

Nigeria launches world’s most advanced satellites.

The satellites, NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X, are now on the rocket speed journey to orbit.
After successfully completing pre-launch tests, both satellites were lunched from Russian satellite launch service provider, Dnepr at 8AM on August 16.

 Applause will like to congratulate the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Applause to Nigerian as OBJ replied IBB- "bury your head in shame"

In a swift response to the story credited to IBB  by many Nigerian newspapers on the  occassion of  his 70th birthday celebration, where he called Obasanjo's 8 years rule a failure, the Egba high chief, OBJ has replied IBB, saying he should bury his head in shame

 Obasanjo clarified that some of the allegations raised by IBB, “were unfortunately not well thought-out. For instance, he talked about our energy. When I was the military head of state, I built Jebba dam; built Shiroro dam; I prepared the foundation of Egbin thermal plant which President Shehu Shagari completed and commissioned. That time the money we were making was not up to the money Babangida was making annually in his eight years and yet we built two dams.

“I also read where he said in his time, he gave the dividends of democracy and at the same time he regretted. When I read that, well, I said Babangida should be pitied and shown sympathy rather than anger or condemnation because of the old saying that a fool at 40 is a fool forever and I would say a regret at 70 is a regret too late. Well, a regret at 70 is a regret to the grave.”

In a quick reaction to El- Rufai's  allegation on the privatisation  of the Nigeria Airways OBJ said he was ready to face any panel to defend himself.

"Obasanjo declared that he was ready to show up at any sitting to explain himself on the issue and declared: “Anybody who wants me for any event, I’m available.”
Applause will keep you posted of development, but Nigerians should beware.

Accolade To Genevieve

Another accolade and recognition has been added to the crown of Nollywood international Actress, Genevieve Nnaji.

Not too long ago, Genevieve  featured on the Cable News Network, the same cable network that featured the most revered Pastor E .A. Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. A feat many saw as a boost to the profile of the doyen of Nollywood.

 Genevieve who was recently in The Gambia for the shooting of  "The Mirror Boy " has just been listed by New African Magazine as one of the most Influential People In Africa, along side people like President Mandela, Dr Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria.

Genevieve, it can only get better.

Applause joins her numerous fans all over the world to applaud her success story.

AIkhomu dead @ 72 as IBB celebrates 70

The Former Chief of General Staff (CGS) and military Vice-President under the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, died yesterday at the age of 72, while his former boss, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida celebrates his 70th birthday today 18th August 2011, the man nicknmed Maradonna by nigerians because of his never ending political dribbling of Nigeria, spoke to some newsmen a day before his birthday.


The unrepentant, self styled Evil Genius spoke on a variety of issues, including the annulment of the most credible election of 1993, the execution of his best friend, manma Vatsa, among other issues.

Applause will let Nigerians judge if either of them should be applauded.

Applause congratulates IBB on his birthday., and pray that God will grant Aikhomu's family the fortitude to bear his demise.

 

Gov to Buy a $48m jet

The River State Governor, Rotimi AmaechiGovernor  plans to buy a $48m jet for the state.

What level of insensitivity and insult to the people of his state

Applause to the Police Force

In what would have been a repeat of the ugly situation where the Police Force Headquarters  in Abuja was bombed earlier in the year,  Police officers on duty at the Borno State Police Headquarters  in the State Capital,  Maiduguri gunned down a suspected suicide bomber who gatecrashed into the headquarters yesterday.

The suspect who is about 25 years of age had driven into the police headquarters in a Honda Accord saloon car with registration number AP 851 ABJ, apparently with the intention to bomb the building, the car was discovered to be heavily wired with Improvised Explosive Devices and 50 litres of petrol, a 28kg of raw acid, six gas cylinders and other devices well wired up to the steering head.

 Applause will like to congratulate the Nigerian Police force on this feat.

NAFCA Award 2011

Nollywood Films Critics, an organisation based in the United States of America,  is billed for its yearly Movie award this year, the award which will feature many categories is basically to give recognition to those who have contributed to the industry, in the area of Acting, Producing , Directing and so on.

The main goal of the organisation, Nollywood Films Critics, "is objective movie reviews and critique of movies produced in Nollywood and other part of Africa for story lines, technical issues (quality of picture, sound, and special effects) and the artistic work of screenwriters, producers and directors"

According to the President and C.E.O of the organisation, Dr Victor Olatoye, Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards is from a professional organization to help improve the African film industry’s image and promote Nollywood and African movies worldwide and also help as an award "of merit for distinctive achievement" in the African movie industry .
The formal ceremony will be held annually starting September 16, 2011 in the beautiful Raleigh.

A peep into their web site  promises a very colourful and memorable event, the host of the event will be Majib Michel and the even promised of having 100 actors under one roof.

The organisers have promised to donate a percentage of proceeds from the award to charitable organisations such as Sister Network an organization established to help fight breast cancer and North Carolina International Mission, a non-profit organization involved in fighting hunger and building schools in West Africa.

Award categories include but not limited to the following:

Best Film

Best Comedy

Best Traditional Film

Best Drama

Best Action Film

Best Screenplay

Best Visual Effects

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Soundtrack

Best Original Score

Best Actor in leading role

Best Actress in leading role

Best Actor in Supporting role

Best Actress in Supporting role

Best Director in a Film

Amongst the nominees for the award of the best actress in leading role are Angela Okorie, Caroline Chikezie, Nze Ikpe, Genevive Nnaji, Omotola Ekehinde.

Applausesuccess.blogspot wishes the C.E.O and the entire NAFCA organiser successful ceremonies and a resounding applause await you at the end.  

Linda Ikeji bought the dream car

The popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji recently bought what she refered to as her "dream car" a 2008 Toyota Camry. Linda Ikeji who posted the said car on her blog, said it took her almost four months of savings to be able to acquire the car.
 Linda whose blog has become a house hold name in Nigeria and among Nigerians in the diaspora, is rated among the best bloggers and enjoys good will from Nigerian media.

Posting on her blog, Linda boasted that with the newly acquired car, her level has changed.

Applause joins her many well wishers to congratulate her, while wishing her more successes in the future, and a thunderous applause to a woman of substance. 

OOdua Day Celebrations

It was a celebration of culture as the Yoruba Community in The Gambia celebrates another OOdua day, OOdua day celebration has become a yearly event  for the Yorubas in The Gambia, the celebration has become so popular that many had to adjust their yearly end of year travel plans and holidays.

Over the years, the celebration has become an event the Yorubas and indeed many Nigerians and non Nigerians look forward to, because of the rich cultural display, but much more, because it serves as a venue which many   Nigerians use to catch up on goings on and meet old friends and perhaps make new ones.

One of the highlights of the celebration is the award of scholarships to indigenous children, a philanthropic gesture which this community started some years ago, during this celebration, 14 scholarships were given out .

Among the dignitaries at the occasion was the Nigerian High Commissioner , Hon Esther John Audu, the Director General of West African Insurance Institute, Prof Prince Mike Ikupolati and his wife, The Lord Mayor of Kanifing, Alhaji Nuru Adams.

We applaud this initiative and call on all Nigerians to applaud the Yoruba community in The Gambia 

Nigeria@50 Celebration in The Gambia

Nigerians in the Gambia headed by Her Excellency, Hon. Esther John Audu, the Nigerian High Commissioner to The Gambia, joined other Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the giant of Africa, Nigeria.

The 5oth Independence celebrations started with lectures, which was delivered by Prof, Prince Mike Ikupolati, the Director General of West African Insurance Institute here in The Gambia, the Lecture was followed by the road show, which saw all the major tribes in Nigeria participating.

The main celebration was on the D day itself, at the main Hand ball court of the Independent Hostel Bakau, where Nigerians and friends of Nigeria from all works of life gathered together to celebrate and  applause Our father land.

three hearty cheers and a loud applause to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.