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July 26, 2013

Diezani Alison-Madueke: Innovation and change in the Petroleum Industry

by Diezani Alison-Madueke The supply of petroleum products at controlled prices to riverine communities in the Niger Delta has been significantly enhanced with an increase in the number of operational Floating Mega Stations from 6 to 9 over the same period.  The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has in the last two years vigorously pursued the... Read More
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July 26, 2013

SCAM: Teacher charged for impersonating Fashola and Aregbesola’s wife (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe A 53-year old teacher on grade level 10, Asogbon Victoria Abosede has pleaded not guilty for impersonating the First Lady of Lagos State Governor, Emmanuela Abimbola Fashola and her Osun State Counterpart, Sherifat Aregbesola. Asogbon appeared before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court facing a 10-count charge filed by the Lagos Attorney General before... Read More
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July 26, 2013

South African ‘serial rapist’ with HIV found dead in prison cell (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Sifiso Makhubo who is known to be one of South Africa’s worst serial rapists has been found dead in his prison cell, new reports say. Just hours before his trial was due to start, Makhubo  who faced 122 charges and  murder was found hanging. Authorities suspect he used a blanket but they... Read More
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July 26, 2013

“I am going nowhere,” Amaechi speaks on BBC Hardtalk, addresses 2015 rumours (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has appeared on the BBC Hardtalk show to address issues surrounding his highly public dispute with President Goodluck Jonathan. He spoke about his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), about his “ambitions” for 2015 and what Nigerian politicians need to address in order to stop political problems harming... Read More
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July 26, 2013

First lady Dame Patience Jonathan arrived Abuja Wednesday night from Switzerland after the death of her step-mother

Nigeria’s first lady,Dame Patience Jonathan, arrived Abuja from Switzerland on late on Wednesday,24th July , following the death of her step-mother. She was welcomed by her husband President Goodluck Jonathan and her mother-in-law Mrs Eunice Jonathan and was paid condolence visits from dignitaries like the former head of state Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar,PDP BOT member, Chief... Read More
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July 26, 2013

Opinion: Jonathan’s visit to Obasanjo – The tête-à-tête

by Gbenga Omotoso I simply suggested a carrot-and-stick approach. Is that not what you’re doing now? Nobody can gag me o; tell them that I, Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo Baba Iyabo, will never be gagged. I will continue to say my own. Anybody who doesn’t like it, dat na im toro. It was meant to be... Read More
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July 26, 2013

Meet the world’s oldest man alive at age 112, I eat bananas daily

Salustiano Sanchez-Blazquez puts it down to eating a banana a day. The 112-year-old New Yorker has been just crowned the oldest man in the world after Jiroemon Kimura died last month at age 116. Sanchez-Blazquez, nicknamed ‘Shorty’, said a daily intake of bananas and six Anacin tablets contributed to his longevity. ‘I’m an old man... Read More
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July 26, 2013

Woman squeezes infected ‘insect bite’ on stomach and discovers she is infested with 14 flesh eating maggots after visiting Africa

A British woman returned from doing charity work in Africa to find flesh-eating maggots living – and wriggling – in her stomach. Catherine Stewart, 28, from Liverpool, visited The Gambia to better understand how the charity she worked for in the UK was helping the West African country’s inhabitants. Within weeks of returning home from... Read More
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July 26, 2013

Arms collector had her finger blown off by ‘decommissioned’ grenade when it exploded in her hand

An arms collector examining a ‘decommissioned’ grenade at a military show had her finger blown off when it exploded in her hand. Sarah Bluck, 48, was inspecting four grenade casings and was unaware one of them was still loaded with munitions. The blast tore off the end of her left middle finger and also caused... Read More
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July 26, 2013

Harry Potter author, JK Rowling reveals story behind pseudonym used for her recent bestseller

Author JK Rowling has revealed she spent a week practicing the fake signature of her pseudonym, Robert Galbraith – the name she used for her new detective novel. The Harry Potter creator signed a few copies of the book under her pen name, after working on the fake autograph. ‘While we can’t verify whether any... Read More
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July 26, 2013

Giving the fans what they want! David Beckham strips off his shirt to reveal his athletic torso in ad for his new fragrance

He may have retired from professional  football, but David Beckham’s many admirers needn’t worry about him disappearing  from our screens altogether. Becks takes a starring role in the new advert  for his latest fragrance, and gives fans a glimpse of his famously honed form in  the process. The 38-year-old posted the promo on his  YouTube... Read More
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July 25, 2013

Moving on – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Truth is that no amount of crocodile tears can change the facts. The fact is that we, the people of Nigeria, are guilty of making a lot of noise, and then taking our eyes of off the ball. We, the people of Nigeria, are being told in almost crystal clear terms that... Read More
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July 25, 2013

BET Award winner, Ice Prince Zamani gets suprise ‘Welcome Back’ party from MI (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Rapper,  M.I Abaga threw his mate Ice Prince Zamani a  Welcome Back’ party after he arrived the country yesterday, Wednesday July 24, 2013. The BET Award 2013 winner was greeted by label mates – Victoria Kimani and DJ Caise, Music artistes, Seyi Shay, Ezi Emela, Hip Hop World presenter Sam Walsh were... Read More
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July 25, 2013

7 people to cut out of your financial life

by Amy Shearn He’ll pay you back, just as soon as he gets some cash. Which will be never. You don’t have to be the enabler with the wallet full of old-timey paper money. Just offer to walk with him to the nearest ATM. The New-Economy Mooch So you have this friend you want to... Read More
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July 25, 2013

Funny tricks men use to grab your attention

from Healthy Black Woman Some men go to a bar with their wives but pretend that they don’t know them and then pretend to try and pick them up. This kind of fantasy play can help to bring a little spice to things and can help to remind each other about the fun they had when dating.... Read More
July 25, 2013

10 totally disgusting man habits

by Jessica Solloway  Ladies prefer men with fresh, minty breath, pearly white teeth and a general distaste for lung cancer. Men are all over the map on the cleanliness scale. Some are total slobs, while others are neat freaks. But, don’t let impeccable grooming and a squeaky clean apartment fool you: Under that perfectly coiffed cut... Read More
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July 25, 2013

Baddo of life: Olamide posts picture of his new Range Rover on Instagram (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Things are definitely looking up for artiste, Olamide. The music star who is signed to his own record label recently uploaded a picture of himself sitting on a Range Rover SUV and posted  it on his #Baddooflife instagram page. He captioned the photo: #YBNL nigga frm da bottom … No record label buh … Hello oooh…... Read More
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July 25, 2013

That’s a Jaws-dropping look! The Sharkini, complete with bite-shaped cut-out (washboard stomach not included)

A shark is usually the last thing one wants  to see at the beach. But if one designer has her way, the fearsome  fish looks set to be making a splash on sunloungers and seasides everywhere this  summer. The Sharkini, by Bad Aby Designs, is a gray  swimsuit with a jaw-shaped cut-out at the midriff,... Read More
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July 25, 2013

Banky W drops new video for ‘Good Good Loving’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo “I’ll Be Loving You Baby” sings Banky W in his second video off his R&BW album. The video directed by Clarence Peters carries an interesting storyline and features celebrities such as former Tinsel star Damilola Adegbite, comedian Seyi Law. Other stars include Lynxxx, Niyola, Wizkid, eLDee the Don, P.R.E, Boj, Ketchup, Skales, Efya, Maleek Berry, Shaydee, Masterkraft, Retta Rich,... Read More
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July 25, 2013

Open Government Partnership: NGOs call on federal government to take urgent steps

We, the under-listed non-governmental organizations (NGOs), are today calling on the Federal Government and its relevant agencies to take urgent steps to comply with the eligibility requirements of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), a global initiative launched on 20 September 2011 to secure concrete commitments from governments to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and... Read More
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July 25, 2013

Teenage girl born without nose or eyes excitedly prepares for final operation to rebuild her face

Brave Charlotte Hooper, 17, is excitedly preparing for complicated surgery at the end of the month which will hopefully attach a nose to her face. Born with no eyes and no nose, the teen from Charlotte, North Carolina, will undergo an operation on July 31st to have a bone removed from her rib cage and... Read More
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July 25, 2013

Yinka Adesesan: 6 things learning to code taught me

by Yinka Adesesan  As I learned to code, I began to notice a more ‘critical’ approach to everything, and this made me much more practical and productive. My name is Yinka Adesesan and I recently started learning how to code. Before now I have been a designer focused only on designing for the visual aspects... Read More
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