January 31, 2013

Beautiful bride: Nigeria attracted N8.5 trillion in direct investment in 5 years

by Emmanuel Okubenji The Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, has announced that the federal government had attracted foreign direct investment commitments of over N8.5 trillion. He said the investment commitments, which cut across the major sectors of the economy, would roll in five years. Aganga said this while briefing on the progress and... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Akintunde Oyebode: Fly Eagles, Fly (Y! FrontPage)

What we fail to realize is that football matches are rarely won on the match day, and the foundations for success lie in long term planning and the willingness to toil when no one is watching. There is an old residence in the La Corts District of Barcelona popularly called “The Farm House.” It was... Read More

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January 31, 2013

AFCON 2013: NFF lied about referee suspension

by Rachel Lawal A football website is reporting that Grisha Ghead, the Egyptian referee who was purportedly punished by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was not sent home as claimed by Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF). According to Goal.com, Ghead was the fourth official in yesterday’s game between Algeria and the Ivory Coast, three days... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Losers: 2 brothers (44 and 33) kidnap their 74-year old father, demand N5 million ransom (PICTURED, not really)

Two suspected children from hell have been arrested in Anambra State for allegedly kidnapping their father. The two brothers, Ifeanyi and Obinna, aged 44 and 33 respectively, were arrested by the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), led by Supol James Nwafor, after they were implicated in the alleged abduction of their father, Chief Mike Onwukamuche. The... Read More

January 31, 2013

Hauwa Gambo: Rejoinder to Kenechi Uzochukwu’s ‘Men can do nothing against rape’

by Hauwa Gambo I have just read this excuse of an opinion piece, Kenechi Uzochukwu: Men can do nothing against rape (Y! Superblogger), all I can say is Kenechi Uzochukwu, you are miserable excuse for a man. It’s a tragedy that your right to speak is a fundamental right. But you deserve no further waste of... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Life imitates art: Tinsel stars, Chuks and Ene, wed (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido It’s funny how life imitates art as the popular stars of Tinsel, the MNET TV Series, Iyke Okechukwu (Chuks) and Florence Uwaleke (Ene) are now husband and wife in reality. Both were in Imo a few days ago to do their traditional marriage. Reports say they dated while on set before Iyke proposed... Read More

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January 31, 2013

7 tips on how to survive Valentine’s Day when you’re single

from Real Buzz OK, you may not have plans this Valentine’s Day, but it is just another day on the calendar after all, and there will be many more to come in which to score the perfect date. Even for the happiest of singletons Valentine’s Day can be a nightmare, with reminders of love and... Read More

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January 31, 2013

5 everyday habits that ruin your relationship

from Real Buzz The negative attitude that “men are all the same” or “women just can’t do anything right” does a pretty good job of embedding itself into our minds and ultimately ruining our relationships. It’s normal to get to that stage in your relationship where you feel completely at ease with each other. When... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Nollywood’s Chika Ike is fierce on cover House of MaliQ this February (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actress, Chika Ike and actor Yul Edochie cover the February issue of House of Maliq. In a style interview, Ike reveals her style icon is Kim Kardashian and she would never be caught wearing anything she didn’t find sexy. Edochie, son of veteran actor,Pete also talked about his style saying he... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Opinion: Fashola’s policy on okada: A signal metaphor

by Poju Akinyanju It appears to me that adequate consideration was not given to the economic and social implications of criminalising and the destruction of okada. The thousands of okada operators demobilised will not all die. They are not likely to leave Lagos. That means they will relocate to other businesses that can immediately provide a living. Given... Read More

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January 31, 2013

7 things we bet you didn’t realise you were wasting money on

from Real Buzz Fast food is another huge waste of money that does no good for either you or your bank account. We love a good spend as much as the next shopaholic, but there are some things we splash out on that we simply don’t need. If you’re feeling frugal, you may want to... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Analysis: Why the plea bargain system makes it lucrative to steal big

by Awenlimobor Sylvester How is the judgement and punishment expected to impact on the lives of thousands of police pensioners who have been adversely affected by Yakubu’s crime? Wednesday January 23rd 2013, an Abeokuta Magistrate court sentenced Mustapha Adesina to two years imprisonment for stealing N5,000 worth of vegetables. One week later an Abuja High... Read More

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January 31, 2013

The wait is Ova: Tonto Dikeh drops video for ‘Itz Ova’ ft. Snypa (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Award winning actress Tonto Dikeh is out with her new video. This year she’s holding nothing back aiming to take her music career to the next level. Tonto and her team have partnered with fast rising producer/director, Gbemi Philips of Gbemi Phillips Productions to create this video. The video was put together... Read More

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January 31, 2013

The 21 best chocolates to give your Valentine

by Ariel Knutson First we assembled an army of chocolate. Then we ate them all. Image by Macey Foronda/Buzzfeed And picked the ones we loved. Here they are (in no particular order). 1. Komforte Chocolates, $3.49 per bar Give these bars to someone who loves crazy flavor combinations and/or German accents. We were confused, in a... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Meet ‘Vampire Woman’: Lawyer turns to extreme body modification after separation from abusive husband (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Meet 35-year-old Maria Jose Cristerna also known as “Vampire Woman.” She was an attorney who began tattooing her body after divorcing her abusive husband. The name Vampire Woman started out as an insult but it has now opened doors for her. “I am thankful for the nickname because, well, I overcame and... Read More

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January 31, 2013

2 commuter trains collide in South Africa, 150 injured

by Rachel Ogbu Children and adults were reportedly injured on Thursday, January 31 in Pretoria, the South African capital when two commuter trains collided, emergency services said. According to reports, about 150 were involved in the accident that occurred when a train crashed into a stationary locomotive near Attridgeville, a suburb west of Pretoria. The spokesman for... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Opinion: Why the Catholic Church is needed to check politicisation of CAN

by Theophilus Ilevbare Men of God have turned lovers of money, mundane possessors whose affections are set on things below. The Christian body appears at ease with the corruption from all sectors of the country, and is detached from the Christian folk it represents. “To act as a watchman of the spiritual and moral welfare... Read More

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January 31, 2013

(Un)righteous indignation: Pastor pulls gun on church accountant over money (of course) in Benue

by Isi Esene A new generation pastor was yesterday arrested by the police for illegal possession of firearms and assault on the church accountant. Sources say the pastor was arrested by men of the Benue State Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Katsina-Ala where he allegedly attempted to kill Philip Toryila, the church accountant, in a heated... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Michael Orodare: Mega Party: For who? Another story again (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare The evil many of the political opponents do in the name of opposition knows no bound, their actions and what some of them profess now portray them as desperadoes rather than a veritable alternative(s)… If there is any reason why I like competition, it must be because it does not give room... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Isn’t she lovely? Nollywood’s Fred Amata and Ibinabo Fiberesima’s daughter clock 5 (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Zino, the daughter of Actor’s Guild of Nigeria President, Ibinabo Fiberesima and popular actor, Fred Amata, is five. See how cute she has turned out to be. Isn’t she just lovely?

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January 31, 2013

Opinion: Ezekwesili’s UNN speech: Questions and the search for closure

by Noel Ihebuzor Government should realise that it is the right of every citizen, including aspiring politicians, to ask questions. Citizens should also ask questions but should do so responsibly and constructively. Such question-asking is critical to good governance. The convocation address by the immediate past vice-president of the World Bank and former Minister of... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Opinion: A life and death choice millions make daily

by @MHealthsolution Most smokers take up the habit in their mid-teens, and it is seen as a rite of passage towards adulthood. Some funny youngsters believe smoking is a sign of maturity and makes you one ‘hell of a man’. Yes! It is a life or death decision; I do not mean to scare anyone... Read More

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January 31, 2013

“I give God 10%. Why do you get 18?” – Pastor leaves waiter note in place of tips (SNAPSHOT)

A man claiming to be a pastor apparently tried to stiff a waiter on a tip, explaining that his work for God absolved him of having to leave one. A photo of the receipt, posted to Reddit.com, shows a bill for $34.93 that included an automatic 18 percent gratuity ($6.29) above a blank space for... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Oyo to sanction schools for poor exam results

by Rachel Ogbu Students and their teachers will have to seat up in Oyo State as the government on Wednesday said that any public school with poor performance record would be sanctioned. According to reports, the state government reviewed the allowances paid to teachers for the extension classes to make sure of the smooth running.... Read More

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January 31, 2013

UNN Convocation speech: House of Representatives to investigate Oby Ezekwesili’s claims

by Emmanuel Okubenji The House of Representatives, on Thursday, said it will investigate the Federal Government’s alleged misuse of $67 billion in the last six years. The alleged used sum comprised of Nigeria’s foreign reserves that stood at $45 billion, as well as an excess crude amount of $22 billion in 2007. Oby Ezekwesili, former Special... Read More

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January 31, 2013

24-hour curfew in Kwara following deadly communal clash

by Rachel Ogbu A 24-hour curfew has taken effect in Offa and Erin-Ile in Offa and Oyun local government councils of Kwara State. The Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, in a statement on Wednesday, said this was necessary to restore public order and to prevent further destruction of properties in the communities.... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Shut down! Chris Brown leaves Instagram over backlash from his “I feel like Jesus” comment

After getting into a series of odd mix-ups, Chris Brown has dumped Instagram. The artist was recently attacked by fans for comparing himself to Jesus, which is a no-no among African American music fans. The comments came as Brown was responding to a recent nasty run-in with Frank Ocean earlier this week. After the commotion... Read More

January 31, 2013

So sad: 15-year-old shot dead just after performing at President Obama’s inauguration (VIDEO)

If you don’t know the name Hadiya Pendleton, you probably should. Hadiya was the 15-year old girl who was gunned down in the south side of Chicago shortly after performing at the inauguration for President Barack Obama. Her death has sent shock waves across the nation, particularly in the black community, where millions of people are... Read More

January 31, 2013

Party till we drop: Wizkid and Tinie Tempah rock Cokobar in London – See Photos

by Akan Ido International music superstars, Wizkid and Tinie Tempah were both at the Cokobar on January 26 rocking the party like they know how to do best. See photos of both music artistes as they have the time of their lives.

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January 31, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: Still on the Biafran nightmares, bombshell from El-Rufai, and more

by Olusegun Adeniyi To the extent that we are all products of our backgrounds and cultures, the idea that somebody is a “detribalized Nigerian” is a big fraud as no such human species exists in our country today. But virtually everyone uses this delusionary phrase to describe himself or herself and people who he or... Read More

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