Day: 22 March 2013

March 22, 2013

Hello, Brazil! Lagos brings the magic home with mega carnival

by Isi Esene Carnivals around the world convey the image of fanfare, exotically costumed fun-seekers and all measure of excitement. From the Rio Carnival in Brazil to the Notting Hill…

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March 22, 2013

3 dead, including suspected gunman in US Marine base shooting (VIDEO)

A Marine opened fire on two of his comrades on Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia late Thursday, then turned the gun on himself, military officials said. The incident left all three Marines…

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March 22, 2013

World Record: Thieves steal entire bridge in Turkey (PHOTO)

Villagers were astonished on Monday to discover the disappearance of a bridge in their village in the Kocaeli province. (Photo: İHA, Uğur Ulu) In a most unusual incident thieves on…

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March 22, 2013

“Frank, truthful and fearless”: President Jonathan pays tribute to Chinua Achebe

PRESIDENT JONATHAN SAYS ACHEBE’S IMMENSE PATRIOTISM AND SINCERE COMMITMENT TO A BETTER NIGERIA WILL BE GREATLY MISSED   President Goodluck has received with immense sadness, news of the passing away…

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March 22, 2013

3 instant ways to be more popular on Twitter (and 3 ways to lose them)

by Jenna Birch You wouldn’t want to have a conversation with someone who only talked about themselves, right? Same thing goes for Twitter—people want to follow people who interact. Want…

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March 22, 2013

Guys, listen up: 3 ways to last longer in bed

by Madeline Haller As soon as you feel you’re getting close, stop stimulation and squeeze right below the head of your penis Could Viagra help you last longer in bed?…

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March 22, 2013

“He shot my baby right in the head”: Distraught mum of 1-year-old killed by 10 and 15-year-old

Antonio was just 13 months old. A young boy opened fire on a woman pushing her baby in a stroller in a Georgia neighborhood, killing the 1-year-old boy and wounding…

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March 22, 2013

Student kicked out of college for writing ‘hot for teacher’ essay gets porn offer (PICTURED)

Former Oakland University student Joseph Corlett recently filed a $2.2 million lawsuit against the Michigan-based school for kicking him out after he wrote a Penthouse Forum-esque essay for an English…

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March 22, 2013

Opinion: Let’s face it, the ‘sex sells’ has got just too much

by Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi Many young Nigerians flaunt their bodies in attention-seeking outfits, which scream: Look at me; I am a godlike symbol of sex. Even many professionals dress to…

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March 22, 2013

Dubai, here we come! Timaya, Rita Dominic, Banky W at the airport for 2face & Annie Idibia’s wedding (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe All set for the event of the month, 2Face and Annie Idibia's wedding in Dubai. Timaya, Rita Dominic and Banky W are on the guest list. Other celebrities including D'Banj and Sound…

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March 22, 2013

Chimamanda pays tribute to Achebe: The man who rediscovered Africa

by Chimamanda Adichie After William Heinemann overcame their reservations and published “Things Fall Apart” in June 1958, it became a critical success. Achebe, the Times Literary Supplement wrote, had “genuinely…

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March 22, 2013

Tribute: For Chinua Achebe, a man who washed his hands early

by Cheta Nwanze "Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings."  - Things…

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March 22, 2013

A tribute to Chinua Achebe, by Cheta Nwanze

By Cheta Nwanze "Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings."  - Things…

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March 22, 2013

There was a (rare) man…: An Achebe Obituary

by Cheta Nwanze Chinualumogu Albert Achebe was born in Ogidi, in Eastern Nigeria on November 16, 1930 to Isaiah and Janet Achebe. He attended St. Philips' Central School, Ogidi from 1936 until 1942…

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March 22, 2013

BBC speaks to Anambra officials on Achebe: “We have lost an illustrious son”

by Hauwa Gambo The British Broadcasting Corporation's breaking news service has confirmed from officials of his home state Anambra that world renowned author and teacher, Chinua Achebe has died. According…

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March 22, 2013

Thisday Report: Gov Peter Obi confirms Achebe’s death

Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has confirmed the passing away of one of the nation’s foremost literary icons, Professor Chinua Achebe. According to reports, Achebe, 82, died Thursday night…

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March 22, 2013

Sultry: Video Vixen Venita Marie shows a whole lot of skin (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe Video Vixen Venita Marie recently shared a photo of her sexy back on her Instagram page. Marie is a gorgeous model who acts and also appears in music videos.

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March 22, 2013

So should Limewire be forgiven? Illegal music downloads not hurting industry, study claims

It’s common sense: taking a thing that you used to pay for is not good for the people who created that thing. But when it comes to entertainment piracy, lots…

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March 22, 2013

10 most overpaid jobs

by Rick Newman The final list includes jobs held by people who report relatively low levels of stress (a proxy for how demanding the work is) and who feel their…

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March 22, 2013

“We will not free these 7 French hostages while our members are held and brutalised” – Boko Haram

by Rachel Ogbu “We are proud to say that we are holding the seven French hostages,” Boko Haram member announced on Thursday in the video aired by France’s i-Tele channel with…

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March 22, 2013

Nigerians and Kenyans stage international tweet fight – #SomeoneTellKenya vs #SomeoneTellNigeria (TWEETS)

by Rachel Ogbu As expected, the report on how the Kenyan football team, Harambee Stars were treated on arrival into Nigeria to play a World Cup qualifying game against the…

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March 22, 2013

Give me my visa – Ex-minister, Mike Aondoakaa sues U.S. government

Disgraced former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, has sued the American government, seeking explanation for the revocation of his U.S. non-immigrant visa. The U.S.…

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March 22, 2013

Rihanna’s tour bus stopped at Canadian border, marijuana discovered (REPORT)

Authorities found marijuana on a tour bus for Rihanna Wednesday. A tour bus for Rihanna was discovered to have marijuana on board when trying to cross the Canadian border. TMZ reports that…

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March 22, 2013

Bribery scandal: Farouk Lawan fired from House Education Committee chairmanship

by Chi Ibe The Speaker, House of Representatives Aminu Tambuwal has sacked Farouk Lawan as Chairman, House Committee on Education. Lawan who was previously on suspension as Chairman of House…

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March 22, 2013

North West?: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are rumored to pick out a name as annoying as their relationship

Congratulations, Kimye. You've outdone yourselves. The latest rumor out of the gold-encrusted KK household is that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are going to name their baby North. Oh yes,…

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March 22, 2013

“Mummy in the spotlight”: Kim Kardashian plans to rent entire hospital floor for delivery (REPORT)

Looks like Kim Kardashian is taking a page out of Beyonce's "mommy in the spotlight" book. The reality star is reportedly set to rent out an entire hospital floor in…

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March 22, 2013

Kristen Stewart’s actor boyfriend, Robert Pattinson debuts new hairdo (LOOK)

Sorry ladies, Robert Pattinson's luscious locks are (poof) GONE. The 26-year-old actor debuted his bald head while out and about in Adelaide, Australia, where he is currently shooting his upcoming flick "The…

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March 22, 2013

Joel Brinkley: Good luck, President Jonathan, it’s time you were impeached

by Joel Brinkley Egypt has lost its place as the Arab/African worlds' leader, and Saudi Arabia never had it. So for Nigeria, the time is ripe. But its leaders seem…

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March 22, 2013

“It’s true” – Family source confirms Achebe’s death

by Chi Ibe The rumours have swirled over the past two hours, and apparently confirmed by two major online media - Chinua Achebe, the writer almost synonymous with Nigerian literature…

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March 22, 2013

Just In: Chinua Achebe reported dead

Foremost novelist, Prof Chinua Achebe, is dead. He was 82. PREMIUM TIMES learnt he died last night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. A source close to the…

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