Aphrodite Entertainment owned by the two lovely ladies pictured above with Banky W, Joi & Mary, hosted a party for Banky W in New York called Lagos Party in NYC on Saturday July 27th. See more photos after the cut...

Aphrodite Entertainment owned by the two lovely ladies pictured above with Banky W, Joi & Mary, hosted a party for Banky W in New York called Lagos Party in NYC on Saturday July 27th. See more photos after the cut...

Mrs Rodriguez looking quite lovely in red at Torn movie premiere on Saturday in Lagos.

Former Birmingham City striker Christian Benítez died in hospital in Qatar today from complications leading to cardiac arrest at the age of 27. The striker from Ecuador died just weeks after a £10million move to Qatar side, El Jaish.

The Ecuadorian Football Federation said on their website that Benitez 'had severe stomach pain, was rushed to a hospital, where after a few hours suffered cardio respiratory arrest, which ended his life.' 

Christian is survived by his wife, children and his father, former Ecuador international footballer Ermen Benítez. May his soul rest in peace..amen.

Knowing Karen will primarily feature the Big Brother Africa winner and radio personality engaging in the different activities that sum up her celebrity status. These range from the following:

1. Before, during and after work related activities like photo and video shoots. Including special events etc.

2. Several classes have been planned for the series like policing/ custom officing / waitressing for the day to meet her surprised fans in the grassroots.

3. To show her readiness and willingness to work with high profile corporate brands, she is taking etiquette lessons and so on.

4. The additional acting lessons she went to get in London, will also be displayed through monologues that will be recorded with fans.

So watch out people!

One of the world's richest women, billionaire oil tycoon Mrs Folorunsho Alakija recently acquired four brand new 2013 G-Wagons for her four sons, according to a report by Society Now.

The luxury SUVs, which were specially made for the Alakija boys, were quietly brought into the country a few weeks back. Each is said to have cost at least N22mllion, minus shipping.

Mrs Alakija is said to be worth about $600m (as of 2012) and makes about $1m daily from her oil business. She also has a real estate portfolio worth over $100 million.

When the propane tank cylinders began exploding at the central Florida refilling plant late Monday night, authorities braced for the worst.

And for a time, it seemed their fears were well-founded.

The loud blasts, one after another, at the Blue Rhino plant in Tavares sent huge plumes of fire into the night sky. "Like bombs are going off," Tavares resident Norma Haygood 

Seven plant workers went to hospitals. And authorities couldn't find 15 others.

Explosion at propane facility

There were 53,000 20-pound cylinders of propane at the facility -- more than a million pounds in all, said John Harrell, a spokesman for the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Firefighters immediately set up a half-mile evacuation area around the plant. The nearest homes -- about 50 of them -- are about three-quarters of a mile away, Harrell said.

And they began pouring water on to the facility.

Trucks parked at the plant went up in fireballs as the cylinders they were carrying exploded. The nighttime sky flickered in hues of orange.

"You could see the explosions from across the lake," said Ashley McCormick, a resident in nearby Mount Dora. "They were very intense."

By 2 a.m. -- about three hours since the explosions began -- fire crews finally gained a handle on the situation.

Fortunately, all 15 of the missing workers were found safe. Some had fled the scene; some drove themselves to hospitals.

No residents were hurt.

"The fact that there are no fatalities is a blessing," said John Drury, the city administrator of Tavares, the community of some 14,000 about 30 miles northwest of Orlando. "This was a big deal and a lot of people responded quickly."

Now, the focus shifts to what caused the blasts.

The Blue Rhino facility refills propane tanks used in gas grills. The company's tank exchange service allows customers to trade in an empty tank for a full one at retail locations.

 
All eyes are glued Tuesday to the hospital where Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and husband Prince William welcomed their first child, as a joyful public waits for its first glimpse of the new royal heir.

The baby boy was born at 4:24 p.m. on Monday, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. A name has not yet been announced for the child, who is third in line to the throne.

The royal couple remained in the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London overnight but hopes were high that they'd make an appearance as early as Tuesday.

If so, they will likely appear holding their son on the same steps where Diana, Princess of Wales, and Prince Charles gave the world its first sighting of Prince William 31 years ago.

The queen's gynecologist, Marcus Setchell, is at the hospital carrying out medical assessments of Catherine following the birth, Kensington Palace said Tuesday. The palace expects to announce more details later in the morning.

Multigun salutes will be held on Tuesday afternoon to mark the birth of the new royal heir. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park is expected to release 41 rounds, while the Honorable Artillery Company at the Tower of London will sound 62 rounds.

The bells of Westminster Abbey, where William and Kate were married a little over two years ago, will also peal for over three hours, in keeping with royal tradition.

Royal baby: What's next?

It's not yet known where William and Catherine will take their baby after their discharge from hospital, but it may be hard to escape the world's interest.

The news of the boy's birth, announced about four hours after the event Monday, prompted cheers and celebrations among crowds of well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace.

Social media networks were also abuzz with the news, which made headlines around the world.

'We could not be happier'

The new parents spent some time with their baby before calling family members -- starting with the queen -- to announce the birth, a Kensington Palace source told CNN royal correspondent Max Foster.

"We could not be happier," said Prince William, according to the Kensington Palace source.

Prince William remained at Catherine's side throughout the labor and the baby was born naturally, not via a C-section, the source said.

"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well," read an official bulletin placed on a gilded easel outside Buckingham Palace, where the queen had returned Monday afternoon.

People from all over the world had gathered outside the palace to await news of the birth. At least one group of well-wishers brought flowers, champagne and a card for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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The celebrations for the arrival of the new prince -- whose title will be His Royal Highness Prince (the baby's name) of Cambridge -- were hard to miss in the capital.

The fountains at Trafalgar Square were dyed blue, the BT Tower, a London landmark, flashed the words "It's a boy," and the London Eye was illuminated in patriotic red, white and blue.

Further afield, Canada -- where the British monarch is head of state -- turned its side of the Niagara Falls blue to mark the birth, and the CN Tower in Toronto was lit up the same color.

Betting on a name

The baby is third in line for the throne now occupied by the Queen Elizabeth II. Her son, Charles, will succeed her, followed by his son, William.

Many bets are being placed as the wait continues for the baby's name to be announced. British bookmakers Ladbrokes have James as favorite, followed by Henry and George, Philip, Alexander and Richard.

Queen Ella? King Terry? What's in a royal name?

The baby's name may be announced when the family leaves the hospital, CNN's Max Foster reported. Prince William's name was announced a few days after birth, his brother Harry's on departure from hospital.

Some British parents have delayed naming their newborns in recent days in hopes of either copying or avoiding the royal name, he said.

It was a long wait for the media camped outside St. Mary's Hospital, but when the news of the birth finally came, the excitement of the moment was huge.

The Sun newspaper, Britain's bestselling tabloid daily, changed its masthead Tuesday to "The Son" to mark the occasion, above a picture of the official birth announcement, while the Daily Express and Telegraph emblazoned "It's a boy" across their front pages.

Members of the royal family also expressed their happiness at the safe delivery.

"Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild. It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine, and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy," Prince Charles and wife Camilla said in a statement.

Photos: House of Windsor babies

The official British Monarchy twitter feed said: "The Queen and Prince Philip are delighted at the news of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby."

Charles Spencer, brother to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, welcomed the birth of the baby. "We're all so pleased: it's wonderful news," he said in a written statement.

"My father always told us how Diana was born on just such a blisteringly hot day, at Sandringham, in July, 1961. It's another very happy summer's day, half a century on."

"I'm sure that right across the country and indeed right across the commonwealth, people will be celebrating and wishing the royal couple well," said British Prime Minister David Cameron.

"It is an important moment in the life of our nation, but I suppose above all, it's a wonderful moment for a warm and loving couple who got a brand new baby boy," he said.