President Barack Obama is definitely a president that has transcended cultural and racial barriers, since his election in 2008. He’s spread into various forms of pop culture and has flourished in the media’s spotlight. He has been a major and enduring impact on the hip-hop community. He has been mentioned in countless verses by many...
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A social worker was today accused of sexually abusing two young sisters while she was working for their family as a live-in nanny. Elaine Hewitt, now 49, is alleged to have warned one of the girls – who were aged six and ten at the time – she would be taken into care if she...
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Although society is slowly becoming more receptive to the LGBT community, it is still quite challenging for gay black men. Why? Because they face compounded oppression: racism, homophobia, and sexism, according to Michael LaSala, associate professor at Rutgers University School of Social Work. LaSala recently completed an exploratory study of African-American gay youth and their...
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by Malcolm Morrow Many cultures ranging from Asian to Africa used gold teeth as a status symbol of power. Maybe you find yourself frustrated with men like Trinidad James and his song “All Gold Everything,” showing a mouth full of crooked teeth covered with enough gold to make the debt payments that he will have...
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By Annelize Steyn A low libido is, in most cases, a mind and not a body thing. We live in a quick-fix era and bookshelves groan under the weight of self-help books. Although these types of books do serve a purpose… if you were to follow each of the hints that they give, you’d have...
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by Joachim MacEbong President Goodluck Jonathan’s interview with Christiane Amanpour has generated a lot of reaction with several observers supporting his stand and others not quite impressed with his response to the questions thrown at him by the show host. What follows are some of the important quotes: On whether Boko Haram is an...
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from Techyville “Moreover, the benefits of dropping the habit extend deep into middle age. Smokers who quit between 45 and 54 gained back six otherwise lost years, and those who quit between 55 and 64 gained four years. If you are a smoker who feels like its too late to quit, then new research might...
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from Techyville Don’t come to your boss with problems. Instead, come to your boss with solutions. In this economy, pink slips are being handed out like candy on Halloween, and nobody wants to be the employee who is on the chopping block. The question is, how do you avoid becoming that person? How do you avoid...
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by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan earlier today held a closed-door meeting the leadership of the National Assembly at the State House, Abuja. The meeting which had the Vice-president , Namadi Sambo in attendance reportedly lasted about two hours. All the participants including the Senate President, David Mark, declined to grant interviews to State House...
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What people usually pass off as “being in a bad mood” or just “feeling run down” is now understood as potentially the symptoms of a known medical condition. It is called dysthymia, and the symptoms include a low level of energy and mood, loss of appetite, sleep, and reluctance to engage in social activities. It...
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You may find it easier to fall asleep after you’ve been drinking, but more than two dozen studies show that alcohol and good sleep do not go hand in hand. Researchers have recently reviewed 27 studies on that topic and come to the conclusion that alcohol induced sleeping is not that good for you. It...
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by Rachel Ogbu The international community and human rights activists are calling for Nigeria to reconsider the bill prohibiting same-sex marriage. But Nigerian Senate President, David Mark and many other celebrities in Nigeria have maintained that the bill prohibiting same-sex marriage must be passed. According to a statement issued by Mark’s Chief Press Secretary Paul...
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Number three seed appeared to be having a major tantrum as she lost to 19-year-old Sloane Stephens yesterday – breaking her racket in the process The tennis star was enduring an ankle injury she sustained in the first round as well as back pains She tweeted fans a picture of the ankle today simply entitled...
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by Rachel Ogbu It’s not a figure of speech, at least not in this case; Benito Hernandez, his wife and seven children have been living under a huge rock, in Mexico’s Coahuila Desert, 80 kilometers from the US border. For the last three decades Hernandez started visiting the 40 meter diameter rock that now serves...
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by Chi Ibe Ayo Balogun, known as Wizkid posted pictures of his two favourite watches on Instagram adding to the caption that he needed more. We think the Afro pop singer who is still working in the studio in the UK is planning on celebrating the big launch of his new single out next...
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by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic covers the latest issue of Complete Fashion magazine. The sultry actress who often spots big dramatic hair-dos swapped for a transforming side sweep hair cut. The white blazer is a lovely fit as she cleverly covers a black playsuit underneath. The actress speaks on life, fashion and “The...
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by Angela Zoile It amazes me how many women never stop and think about this last point. Love equals happiness. Period. If you don’t feel juiced and joyful about your most important relationship, what is missing? Q: Does he really love me? Is this FINALLY going to be the “one”? How can I tell if...
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The name Tahiem could just as easily be the rich and prophetic name of a straight A student or chess champion from a strong afrocentric family. But this is not the case in New York, since the name Tahiem Hart belongs to a 15-year old bank robber. The little man with a baby face...
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by Yinka Ojo Access Bank Plc has announced the retirement of Cosmas Maduka from the board of the bank. The bank, in a statement given to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) said that Maduka, who is also the Chairman of Coscharis Group, retired as a Non-Executive Director of the bank, following the expiration of his...
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by Sylvester Awenlimobor President Jonathan’s responses to key issues raised by Amanpour during the interview were far from accurate, they at best dance about the burning issues, like a Moses who had heard the voice of God, they offered no concrete answers at a time when Nigerians require answers. On Wednesday January 23, 2012, President,...
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The old adage goes as follows: Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time. Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Michael Jackson in 2009. Murray was able to obtain and administer illegal amounts of propofol, the potentially lethal pain killer, which Michael Jackson was alleged...
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The story of the rapid evolution of the Nigerian music industry cannot be complete without a prominent mention of 2face Idibia – from his days with the Plantation Boiz to his rise to the top as one of the best Nigerian music exports to the world, his story is nothing short of inspiring. Tubaba, as...
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Taylor Swift is going through something of a metamorphosis at the moment. Ever since she split up from One Direction’s Harry Styles, the country songbird has been experimenting with a more, shall we say… sultry side. First up was the plunging white gown at the People’s Choice Awards, next was her show-stopping turn at The...
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What: Unveiling and Listening party of Korede Bello and Stunt Kid. Where: Xovar Lounge, Lekki, Lagos. When: January 21, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
She may be 43-years old with a ten year career in showbusiness, but Jennifer Lopez can clearly compete with even the youngest pretender in the style stakes. The singer and actress stepped out at a promotional screening of her new film Parker showing off her famous behind in an eye popping Kaufman Franco gown. The...
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by Emmanuel Okubenji Mobile phone subscribers in Nigeria are set to save N1.63 billion daily with the implementation of a new price cap of N4.00 for all domestic off-net Short Messaging Service (SMS) interconnect rate with effect from February 5, 2013. Nigeria’s 109 million mobile phone subscribers send an average of three SMS daily across...
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A library that covered up a drawing of a black female slave having sex with a white man after workers found it inappropriate has put it on display again. The drawing, created by black artist Kara Walker, shows the horrors many blacks faced after the Civil War and during reconstruction and includes a depiction of...
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by Ebere Agina The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set new deposit limits for all categories of account holders and introduced three-tier Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for banks. In a circular issued by the CBN to all banks and other financial institutions, signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulations Department, Chris Chukwu,...
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Things are getting scary out there in cyberspace. Recently the feds announced that they caught three hackers who are being charged with using “one of the most financially destructive computer viruses in history.” This virus was stealing millions of dollars from banks around the world. The virus affected 40,000 computers in the United States, and...
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by Hauwa Gambo Just when the whole world, and their cousins, have gotten tired of seeing Rihanna in one topless or nude pose or the other as she continues the obvious battle over Chris Brown, he sparring partner, Karrueche Tran has, uhm, stepped up her own game. READ: Where’s your hand, Riri? Rihanna is TOO...
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