by Seema Sinha Stress also damages your brain by releasing damaging hormones. 1. Lead an active lifestyle and exercise regularly. Brisk walking, swimming, aerobics and yoga in mid-life helps prevent memory problems that often come with aging. Mild to moderate exercise is all it takes just that one should do it regularly. 2. Exercise your brain. An... Read More
by Sobiya N.Moghul Honey deeply penetrates the skin’s top layer, unclogs pores and sloughs off impurities. 1. Honey is rich in humectant compounds. This helps retain the moisture content in skin and restore its elasticity, making skin supple. 2. It helps remove dead skin cells and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. 3. The antibacterial and antimicrobial property of... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome who was released by abductors on Thurday, in a joyful and thankful mood narrated his ordeal in the kidnappers den to well-wishers an who had come to jubilate with him and newsmen who came to interview him at his home in Igando, Lagos state. [READ: My experience in... Read More
by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu is dead. Dr. Agagu reportedly slumped on Friday evening in Oyo but could not be revived. The former Governor’s death was confirmed by Ayo Fadaka, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State. He was 65.... Read More
STOCKBYTE/GETTY IMAGES The surviving children of a Reno woman who they say abused her penned a scathing obituary of her that appeared, briefly, on the website of the Reno Gazzette-Journal. Gone but not forgotten. The children of a Reno woman have penned what may just be the most scathing obituary ever published. Appearing Tuesday... Read More
Miley Cyrus is no stranger to straddling that fine line between good and bad taste… nor indeed to internet mockery. But have you ever seen her astride a Russian space rocket, riding a dolphin or hitching a lift on Steve McQueen’s motorcycle – completely naked but for a pair of Dr Martens boots? The former... Read More
An Ohio mom faked her young son having terminal brain cancer to bilk cash and gifts from friends, family and good Samaritans, police said. Emily Creno-King, 31, allegedly shaved 4-year-old JJ’s head to make people – and himself – think he was about to die from the “incurable” disease. She forced him to wear a... Read More
Memphis mother Erica Shead is outraged after her 10-year-old daughter was told by her school that she couldn’t choose God as her idol for an assignment. Shead’s daughter, Erin, was reportedly ordered by her teacher at Lucy Elementary in Memphis, Tenn., to choose another idol. Her second choice was Michael Jackson. Memphis mother Erica Shead... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An 83 year old woman in Osun State has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment for disrespecting the court. Madam Mariamo Shittu, was sentenced to one month in prison by a magistrate court in Osogbo, the state capital, for willful disrespect to the court. The 83-year-old who was reportedly standing trial... Read More
A crude but effective online service that lets users deploy keystroke logging malware and then view the stolen data remotely was hacked recently. The information leaked from that service has revealed a network of several thousand Nigerian email scammers and offers a fascinating glimpse into an entire underground economy that is seldom explored. The login... Read More
A North Carolina teen and his girlfriend were booked on an attempted murder rap for shooting the boy’s mother in the head — after the tearful girlfriend choked back tears at the scene, claiming she didn’t know what happened. Elizabeth Fowler, 16, wept in front of a news camera soon after Sherri Rhoney —... Read More
One pizzeria in America has caused controversy after offering free pizza to all women who showed their breasts. Drew’s Pizza offered free meals to any woman who bared her chest to employees of the branch. The restaurant is in Champagne, not far from the University of Illinois, and is a popular haunt of students after a night out.... Read More
A 20-month-old baby boy fell into a pit of sludge and excrement after trying to use a public toilet. Firefighters were called to rescue the toddler as he lay floundering in the pit in Yanji, north east China. Chinese loos are typically a hole in the ground. Still potty training, the boy had lost his... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Funke Akindele has received another title to add to her list; the actress and quintessential brand ambassador has been appointed a Polio Ambassador by the Rotary Club International. Funke aka Jenifa was brought on board to help the Rotary Club achieve its goal of ridding the world of Polio in a new... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Stella Damasus has never been shy to lend her voice to matters dear to her heart. And now, she has found an official platform to express her views and beliefs. The screen diva is starting her very own web show titled “Stella Damasus Diaries” where she will speak on a variety of... Read More
Summer Hansen couldn’t stop grinning and laughing as she pleaded not guilty at Riverside Superior Court to a slew of underage sex crimes. A California high school teacher accused of having sex with five students was all smiles when she appeared in court this week. Summer Hansen, 31, couldn’t stop grinning and laughing as she... Read More
Kelly Rowland has maintained a remarkable figure. But for her mid-riff baring cover for Shape magazine’s October issue, the 32-year-old was looking a little beyond her normal self. Wearing skimpy black bikini bottoms The X Factor judge appeared to be airbrushed, smoothing away the natural contours of her legs and waist. A little too good to... Read More
As prison populations surge in the UK, with overcrowded cells and repeat offenders, the opposite in happening in the Netherlands. The country is actually to close eight prisons because of a lack of criminals, the Dutch justice ministry has announced. Declining crime rates in the Netherlands mean that although the country has the capacity for... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Actress, Annie Idibia rocking a ripped jeans, ankle strapped platforms, T-shirt , snap back and a gold chain stopped by Inspiration FM studio with her daughter Isabelle for the Nana King’s #GirlPower Wednesday show where she gave an insight into what her life is like, her marriage to Nigerian singer 2face, her... Read More
by Moses Sogunle ‘With a simple shrug of his shoulder, he would say: “I guess all the future holds is laziness”.’ My father had always had his reservations about computers, growing up using nothing but a computer to solve his own math problems; he saw the computer as just another piece of technology that... Read More
by Lauren Chadwick Eating corn regularly reduces the risks of cataracts in women and helps prevent the loss of yellow pigments in the eyes. 1. CARROTS No, carrots being one of the foods that are good for your eyes is not an old wives’ tale. They don’t give you night vision, but the beta-carotene will... Read More
by Belisa Vranich Good signs are that she’s ruffling her feathers 1. She makes eye contact: If you haven’t met yet but catch her looking at you then glancing away, then checking back to see if you’re still looking at her … this is a sign, gentlemen! Even better: She keeps you in her keen peripheral vision... Read More
by Health Me Up Indulge yourself in some games like swimming, tennis, badminton or cycling 1. Walk for health: Chief Cardiologist with the Columbia Asia Hospital, Dr. Anil Bansal says, “Brisk walking for 20-30 minutes daily is considered the best option to prevent heart ailments.” It is important to stay physically active. Walking pumps the heart rate, improves blood circulation and... Read More
A One Direction fan reportedly killed her pet Chihuahua in a fit of rage because the British boy band did not respond to requests to follow her on Twitter. The woman sent a desperate tweet to the five singers from her @illumivato account two weeks ago saying: ‘Follow me or I’ll break my dog’s neck’.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic is definitely not one to go unnoticed as she steps out into the streets of New York in a long black summer dress with matching accessories and eye wear. Rita totally nailed that look as the whole package is a head turner any day, anytime.
A youth pastor in Council Bluffs, Iowa has been arrested and charged on 60 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor by a counsellor or therapist. The allegations surfaced after eight men filed complaints that the pastor slept with them in order to help them gain “sexual purity in the eyes of God,” according to... Read More
by Isi Esene Governor of Rivers State was yesterday barred from entering his official residence through the Forces Avenue entry point by a deployment of gun-totting police officers. The governor who was returning from an inspection tour of projects in the state later had to use another entry point into the Government House after trying... Read More
by Trina Remedios Diabetics can also drink coffee, but… 1. Milk: Pros: Rich in vitamins and calcium, milk contains healthy culture that improves the digestive tract. Cons: This liquid is rich in calories and carbohydrates. Tips: – Milk contains calories but you can always shift to skim milk or low cal milk. – Almond and soy milk are good... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 23-year-old man, Stephen Obi, has been arrested by the police for allegedly conspiring with seven other men to gang-rape a 28-year-old woman (name withheld) in Lagos. Mr. Obi, who was said to be the former lover of the victim, has been charged with rape and conspiracy before the Ejigbo Magistrate court while... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo These laps look like they are owned by a lady who obviously did not read for her exams but had a whole hand-out copied on her laps. This is hilarious as we may have experienced such incidents especially in the universities higher institutions. We don’t know if she got caught, but if... Read More