January 15, 2013

Opinion: The real disaster is the failure of governance

by Lanre Olagunju Nations only thrive when the government and citizens do that which is required for economic progress and development. When government decides to remain hopelessly insensitive to its duties, it results into unpopular but severe implications like citizens trying to find individual solutions to public problems. Nigerians do not expect much from the... Read More

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January 15, 2013

FG sacks Immigration boss, Rosemary Uzoma; Rilwan Musa takes over

President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved Mrs. Rosemary Chinyere Uzoma of her duties as the Comptroller General of Immigration Service and has appointed Mr. Rilwan Bala Musa to replace her in acting capacity. Musa’s appointment was contained a statement signed by the Director/Secretary, Civil Defence , Fire Service, Immigration and Prisons Board (CDFIPB), Dr. K.R. Attahiru... Read More

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January 15, 2013

A-list fun: Funke Akindele, Basketmouth, Banky W & Brymo audition for MTV Base’s VJ Search (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Seven years after Cynthia ‘C-Von’ Okpala became MTV Base’s first Nigerian VJ, the discovery of MTV Base’s newest VJ wannabe is only three weeks away. Episode one of the MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria follows a host of hopefuls as they make their bid for fame and fortune. Highlights of the... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Meet the 76-year-old grandma that finished marathon race in 1:45:56 breaking world record (PHOTOS)

A 76-year-old woman ran a 1:45:56 half-marathon last weekend at the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon, breaking the previous age group world record for women between the ages of 75-79. Libby James, 76, of Fort Collins, Colorado, blew away the previous record of 1:55:19 set in 2009 by Ginette Benard. Other records at the Disney half... Read More

January 15, 2013

That’s a huge stash: Samsung sells 100 million Galaxy phones

Samsung Electronics says global sales of its Galaxy S smartphones have surpassed 100 million units since the first model in the series was released less than three years ago. Samsung on Monday said it had sold more than 25 million Galaxy S smartphones, 40 million Galaxy S II smartphones and 41 million Galaxy S III... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Obafemi Fawibe: Be happy, not all relationships are meant to be forever (Y! Superblogger)

We have to be knowledgeable enough to know when someone’s part in our life is over. As a graduate of agriculture, the nursery always fascinates me because of the important role it plays in the development of certain crops. Some plants need absolute care at the beginning of their lives, that’s why we raise them... Read More

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January 15, 2013

#NothingWeWontHear: Meet Gina, the chimpanzee in zoo addicted to porn (PICTURED)

Gina the chimp has a problem. She’s addicted to adult human porn. The first question you may have is how a chimp came to watch TV. That one is simple. A television set was installed in her enclosure at Seville Zoo. But maybe the zoo regrets the decision now. Primatologist Pablo Herreros told El Mundo:... Read More

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January 15, 2013

50-year-old dies when illegal drug lab explodes in his home

A man has died in hospital 10 days after suffering severe burns in a suspected drug lab fire at a house in Sydney’s northwest. Neighbours noticed smoke coming from the home on Quarry Road at Ryde in the early hours of January 4, police said. Emergency services found a 50-year-old man inside suffering “full thickness”... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Policeman charged with misconduct after allegedly having sex at police station with colleague

A tweed Coast policeman who allegedly had sex with a woman at the local police station has been charged with misconduct. The officer’s gun was allegedly used in the offence and he is also facing weapons charges. Kingscliff officer Sergeant Mark Anthony Garner, 48, was charged with misconduct, possessing an unauthorised pistol and allowing an... Read More

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January 15, 2013

The awkward moment: J-Lo introduces her toyboy beau to former beau, P. Diddy at the Globes afterparty (PHOTOS, WATCH))

They were once one of the most famous couples in the world – back when he called himself Puff Daddy. But Jennifer Lopez and P Diddy have both moved on with their lives and relationships, and appear to still be on extremely good terms. Jennifer, 43, was overheard greeting her ex warmly at the Weinstein... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Golden Night of the nude, sheer, and fishtails: Hollywood stars light up the red carpet (PHOTOS, WATCH))

It may have been one of the chillest evenings in Los Angeles so far this winter. But actress including Hayden Panettiere, Amy Adams and Megan Fox turned up the temperature by slipping into an array of nude-coloured gowns at the 2013 Golden Globes on Sunday night. The glamorous ladies of television and film lead the... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Wow: Lance Armstrong has confessed to Oprah [DETAILS]

Lance Armstrong has finally come clean. After years of bitter and forceful denials, he offered a simple “I’m sorry” to friends and colleagues and then admitted he used performance-enhancing drugs during an extraordinary cycling career that included seven Tour de France victories. Armstrong confessed to doping during an interview with Oprah Winfrey taped Monday, just... Read More

January 15, 2013

Oh, baby! A ‘naming ceremony’ turns into a 200-person free-for-all brawl (MUGSHOTS)

A Stoughton, Mass. baby shower turned into a 200-person brawl Saturday night, resulting in four people being arrested, including a 14-year-old. The fight took place at Club Luis de Camoes on Porter Street and took 20 police officers almost an hour to subdue, StoughtonPatch reported. “Oh my God. It was just nonstop. There would... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Pastor allegedly murders wife, wounds daughter, tries to stab self to death

A prominent Alabama pastor fatally shot his wife and wounded their 18-year-old daughter in their church-owned home before grabbing a kitchen knife and trying to stab himself to death, police said Friday. The Rev. Terry Greer, 54, is being charged with murder in the slaying of 52-year-old Lisa Greer and attempted murder in the wounding... Read More

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January 15, 2013

No more: Banks suspend loans to oil marketers

Ebere Agina Despite the accelerated payment of outstanding subsidy claims to oil marketing and trading companies, to enable them offset their indebtedness to the banks and access fresh credit facilities to fund fuel importation, the banks are yet to resume lending to many of the importers. After the delay in the payment of the 2012... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Where’s your hand, RiRi? Rihanna is TOO HOT in new ‘Full Exposure’ shoot (LOOK)

by Isi Esene We’re sure you all know when a character like Rihanna goes full exposure, she means no-holds-barred. But for those who claim not to know, all you need to do is scroll down to get a complete idea. Nothing complex about this one.

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January 15, 2013

Too cute: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye’s son gets his first hair-cut (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Ah, you know we love everything Psquare, so when Peter Okoye shared this photo of his adorable (x2) son, we couldn’t help looking! The son of Peter and Lola Omotayo makes the transition from braids to a mo-hawk. This one will be a heart-breaker, for sure!

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January 15, 2013

“Can you marry someone you’ve not seen for 3 months?” – VP’s aide denies Nollywood’s Nkiru Slyvanus

by Rachel Ogbu Since Nollywood actress, Nkiru Slyvanus was released after a kidnapping deal went burst, rumours that she secretly married the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to the vice-president on Media and Publicity, Sani Umar, was all over social media. To address the rumour, Umar yesterday in Abuja denied marrying the Imo State-born actress who is also special assistant on... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Olusegun Dada: Unveiling the scam called Goodluck Jonathan (Y! Politico)

by Dada Olusegun He was unpopular, a man born supposedly without shoes who went through hardship and had luck on his side. This appealed to the hearts of the poor. He was a perfect example of how “God” answers prayers. During the electoral campaign of 2011, I had various opportunities to discuss with so many... Read More

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January 15, 2013

The gospel according to Sultan Abubakar – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Truth is this, dialogue, truthfully and honestly, amongst ourselves, is what will solve our country’s problems. “Quid est veritas?” — Pontious Pilate For too long a lot of people in the space that constitutes Southern Nigeria have believed that there is a “Northern Agenda for domination”, and a plan to “dip the Holy... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Yolanda Okereke: Pointless (30 Days, 30 Voices)

What are the highlights of my day? Maybe driving without traffic, meeting fun and exciting people, new contracts? I think it’s actually waking up and breathing fresh air. My life is a life most people hope to live or fill my shoes, not thinking of what lies beneath. What goes through the mind of this girl that... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Okey Ndibe: It’s quarter past time for Nigeria

by Okey Ndibe As currently structured, Nigeria is rigged in favor of the most determined rigger. Last week, Tunji Fagbenle, one of Nigeria’s finest columnists, alerted his readers to the fact that President Goodluck Jonathan and the operators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had commenced campaigns for the 2015 presidential polls. Mr. Jonathan’s aides... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Opinion: Jonathan, Chime and Enugu citizens

by Niyi Akanniso A popular Chinese proverb has it that the fish stinks from the head. When the head of a household, an organisation, or a state stinks, everyone eventually partakes in the stench, often beginning with those who are close to the power structure. I have written repeatedly about our politicians’ lack of transparency.... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Opinion: Adesina’s phony phones for Nigerian farmers

by Olusola Adegbite One must then poignantly ask, though it be a rhetorical question, if the purchase and distribution of GSM phones to hundreds of farmers spread across the length and breadth of a country so large as Nigeria is the most critical and challenging of issues bedevilling the Nigerian agricultural sector at the moment?... Read More

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January 15, 2013

7 suspects arrested for defrauding billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija’s NGO (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido The EFCC has announced the arrest of seven employees of ‘The Rose of Sharon’ organisation for alleged abuse of office, conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and theft of N3m. The Rose of Sharon is a Non-Governmental Organisation which caters for the need of the underprivileged in the society. Reports say the chief executive officer... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Top 10: UNILAG, UNIBEN, Babcock make list of top Nigerian law faculties

by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, NIALS recently released a list of top 10 law faculties in Nigerian universities. Director-General of NIALS, Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, named the University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Jos, University of Benin, Lagos State University, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Nigeria, Babcock University, University... Read More

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January 15, 2013

8 people suffer machete cuts as NURTW members clash in Abuja

Over eight persons yesterday escaped death but suffered various degrees of injuries from machete cuts as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, branch 2, clashed at Federal Housing Authority FHA Bus stop at Lugbe, Abuja. Eyewitnesses said the fight ensued among the union members, following alleged encroachment of Lugbe bus stop... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Ondo: Commissioner slaps director over alleged tractor diversion

Ondo State Commissioner for Transport, Mr Nicolas Tofowomo yesterday threw decorum to the wind as he openly slapped a director in the Ministry of Works, Mr M.J Afeniforo severally over a trivial issue. The commissioner was said to have approached the director for a tractor but Afeniforo was said to have told the commissioner that... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Under siege: 6 policemen and a woman killed in Lagos robberies

by Akan Ido About six police officers were said to have been killed in separate robbery operations in Lagos over the weekend. The robberies took place in Ajah, Aguda, and Oyingbo on Saturday and Sunday. In the Oyingbo incident, Lateefah Oyinloye, a mother of four children was said to have been killed alongside a police... Read More

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