January 15, 2013

One down: PDP crisis deepens as Tukur replaces Oyinlola with Onwe

by Isi Esene The internal wranglings within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified yesterday as the party chairman, Bamanga Tukur directed former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, to step down from his position as party secretary. This action was understood to be with the tacit support of the presidency seeing Oyinlola as part of the... Read More

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January 15, 2013

Phones-for-farmers: “I will not be distracted” – Agric minister vows to pursue policy

by Isi Esene The minister of Agriculture, Akinwunmi Adesina, has insisted that there is no going back on the proposed purchase of cellphones for farmers in a bid to enhance their performance. Adesina said this yesterday while addressing newsmen in Abuja following widespread criticism of the said policy. He explained that the ministry does not... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Getting her groove back? Demi Moore spotted in bikini covered in mud at beach resort (PHOTOS)

Ever since she famously posed naked on the cover of Vanity Fair while heavily pregnant in 1991, Demi Moore has never been shy about flaunting her body. But the 50-year-old exposed a less flattering side of her age-defying physique when she headed to a spa resort in Mexico for a spot of pampering. The actress... Read More

January 14, 2013

Red Carpet: Eva Longoria, Halle Berry, J-Lo, compete for sexiest dress in nude, see-through, thigh-high slits… LOOK

They are all sexy in their own right. But it was the battle of the babes at the 70th Golden Globes on Sunday night, as Hollywood stars Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum and Katharine McPhee all competed for the most daring and dazzling ensemble. The four women wowed on the red-carpet as they slipped... Read More

January 14, 2013

He steals the show: Bill Clinton earns standing ovation at the Golden Globes (SNAPSHOT)

He stole the show, and he’s not even an actor. In what may be one of the most memorable moments of the show, Bill Clinton shocked an audience full of Hollywood heavyweights as he appeared at the Golden Globes to present the film Lincoln before ending the night in style, partying with Kate Hudson. The... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Universal corruption: Research project ended because no young men who HAVEN’T watched porn

by Rachel Ogbu A research reached a dead-end when it tried to study into how porn affects men but experts couldn’t find any young men who had not watched it. The Canadian based researchers wanted to compare the behaviour of men who consumed porn with those who had never looked at it all. “We started our... Read More

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January 14, 2013

A fighter: Meet Lemon Pie, Mexico dog horribly mutilated by drug traffickers, makes amazing recovery (PHOTO)

A dog reportedly mutilated by Mexican drug traffickers is recovering at a sanctuary for abused and abandoned dogs. Sanctuary owner Patricia Ruiz says Pay de Limon, or Lemon Pie, was fitted with prosthetic front legs last year. The Belgian shepherd mix now walks, jumps and runs. Ruiz says the dog was left in a trash... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Opinion: We are badly losing the blame game

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Nigeria’s leaders arise from among us. They don’t fly in from Uranus. Their attitudes are simply an extension of our customary predisposition towards one another. Last January, thousands of Nigerians stormed the streets to oppose an insensitive government policy that suddenly hiked the pump price of petrol by over 100 percent,... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Golden Globes 2013 Winners: Who came out on top on Hollywood’s big night? [DETAILS]

The 2013 Golden Globes, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, landed in Los Angeles on Sunday night, anointing new winners across television and cinema. Following a banner year for films, the race for Best Picture, Drama featured five unusually strong contenders: “Argo,” “Lincoln,” “Life of Pi,” “Django Unchained” and “Zero Dark Thirty.” Ben Affleck,... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Jodie Foster moves the Golden Globes’ audience to tears as she admits being gay (WATCH)

Jodie Foster was the talk of the Golden Globes after an emotional speech while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement. The usually fiercely private actress, 50, surprised the audience as she touched on her sexuality, her rarely-seen sons, Charles, 14, and Kit, 12, and her ailing mother, who suffers from dementia. Scroll... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Comedian, Emeka Smith weds Prisca Adigwu in Delta – See Photos

by Akan Ido Comedian, Emeka Smith held his traditional wedding in Warri, Delta state on Saturday the 12th. The funny-man got married to his heartthrob, Prisca Adigwu and we hear the white wedding is scheduled for this Saturday in Lagos. We wish them a happy married life. MORE PHOTOS BELOW:

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January 14, 2013

“Your daughter is a cyber-bully”: Lady Gaga responds to Sharon Osbourne’s open letter

The saga continues… Two days after Sharon Osbourne released a scathing open letter — dissing Lady Gaga and her fans for bullying her daughter Kelly Osbourne — Mother Monster has spoken out … again. Gaga responded to Sharon’s opinion on her feud with Kelly, taking to her Facebook page to post her thoughts on the matter. She wrote: “The ‘real world’ can... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Fight back: Former lawmaker sues EFCC

Emmanuel Okubenji A former member of the House of Representatives, Napoleon Gbinije has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the High Court in Abuja over the alleged breach of his fundamental human rights. The EFCC had on January 8, 9 and 10 declared Gbinije wanted through press releases and advertorials in newspapers... Read More

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January 14, 2013

‘Time is money’: New study shows belief in the adage makes people impatient

If you are a firm believer in the “time is money” adage, you probably find difficulty in having fun during leisure time, research shows. A study conducted by Sanford DeVoe and Julian House at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, suggests that people who put a price on their time are more likely... Read More

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January 14, 2013

The secret is out! Kim Kardashian exposes the cosmetic product she uses to avoid stretch marks

She’s famous for her luxury lifestyle and love of the finer things in life. But it seems impending motherhood has dampened Kim Kardashian’s passion for splashing the cash. The reality TV star, who is 14 weeks pregnant, revealed that she uses cheap and cheerful Bio-Oil to keep her skin looking youthful and to fight off... Read More

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January 14, 2013

#FoodForThought: “If blacks had guns, they would never have been slaves” – Republican guns right advocate

It never fails, whenever pundits want to manipulate black people on an issue, they relate the issue to slavery or Martin Luther King Jr. The most recent example of this sort of rhetoric came this morning, when Larry Ward, appearing on CNN, said that blacks would never have been slaves had they had guns. (They also... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Arepo explosion: Bodies float on creeks, arrested suspect dies (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

by Isi Esene The site of the Arepo pipeline, in Ogun State which exp0loded on Saturday is reportedly filled with floating corpses. A suspected vandal, Sunday Reuben, who was arrested on Saturday by the police close to the site of the explosion had told reporters that over 50 people were involved in the explosion. According... Read More

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January 14, 2013

#StoriesThatMeltOurHearts: Is this the most kind-hearted police officer ever? [DETAILS]

A Kansas cop went out of his way to help an elderly woman left just before the holidays. The woman, 86, had new medication that kept her from driving, according to KCTV. Her son and another close relative, who usually helped her out, both passed away recently. On December 23, Overland Park police dispatched Officer Derrick... Read More

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January 14, 2013

9 things that make a guy romantic

from Hounge For some time now, I have been of the opinion that ladies need to make up their mind when it comes to how they judge a guy to be ‘romantic’. Back in school, I discovered they all had divergent views and standards, which made it all so confusing. I told my female friends... Read More

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January 14, 2013

It’s your fault: WAEC blames schools for exam malpractice

Godwin Akanfe Comfort Agwu, the Deputy Registrar, West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has blamed school administrators for examination malpractice. Agwu said that examination malpractice would not succeed in schools without their knowledge. According to her, WAEC would not hesitate to clamp down on schools that were involved in examination malpractice. “We shall close down any... Read More

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January 14, 2013

What you need to re-think to be successful in 2013

by Rev. Stephen M. McCrary If we ever want to change our YEAR we must begin to change what is coming into our EAR. As we dive into the year of 2013, many of us are anticipating great, potent, and prosperous things ahead. Many of us write out New Year resolutions, goals, ambitions and dreams.... Read More

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January 14, 2013

LOOK: Fork designed to help you lose weight by vibrating and lighting up

Struggling to stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Well if watching your weight was one of those, then a new invention may help you slim down by monitoring your intake, if you can wait a few months. The HAPIfork was recently invented and will be available soon. It is a fork that tells you how... Read More

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January 14, 2013

#RacismInAmerica: Teen admits burning down church because of its black congregation

By Victor Trammell In a Danville, Virginia court room earlier this week, a young white man plead guilty to torching a predominantly black church to the ground. Jean-Claude Bridges, 18, appeared in federal court to enter a plea of guilt for starting a fire that destroyed New Holy Deliverance Outreach Ministry, a predominantly black Virginia church.... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Tolu Ogunlesi: Four things Nigeria has taught me (Y! FrontPage)

If this country will change for the better, it will be because there are people who are prepared to act as though no alternative exists. Because, left to the ‘system’, the most appealing alternative is the road to destruction. 1. Things don’t have to get better I’ve been doing some catching up with Nigerian history,... Read More

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January 14, 2013

5 health hazards in your handbag

from Real Buzz If, like many women, your handbag is packed with various mascara tubes, makeup brushes and lipsticks, it may be time to have a handbag clearout. Your handbag may seem innocent enough, but could it be making you sick? Here are five surprising health hazards in your handbag. Many of us wouldn’t consider... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Ohimai Amaize: 2015: Don’t get it twisted (Y! Politico)

by Ohimai Godwin Amaize Those who have sentiments for opposition parties should also feel free to join but desist from allowing themselves misled into believing that once the PDP is out, Nigeria will become a paradise overnight. In 2015, Nigerians will elect new leaders. There has been so much noise about kicking out the PDP... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Do you want to inbox your business proposal to Mark Zuckerberg? It costs $100 [DETAILS]

If you’re interested in pitching an amazing idea to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, you may want to make sure your paycheck cashed before doing so because your inbox message to the entrepreneur will cost you a cool $100. That’s right. You are being charged to send Zuckerberg, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandburg, CFO David Ebersman, and... Read More

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January 14, 2013

9 traits women find attractive in men

by Carmelia Ray For all the men out there wondering what women really want in a man it boils down to several key personality traits that women find attractive. Although there are literally hundreds of “traits” that can be used to describe a person, the following list is what the majority of women I’ve encountered and interviewed... Read More

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January 14, 2013

5 surprising health boosters for men

from Real Buzz While men may complain about nagging wives, research has found that marriage – and a little bit of nagging – could actually do wonders for your health. While maintaining a healthy routine of diet and exercise is the best route to better health, there are also many surprising things that can... Read More

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January 14, 2013

Dazzling: Kerry Washington shines bright like a diamond in Miu Miu at the Golden Globes (LOOK)

Kerry Washington shined bright like a diamond in Miu Miu for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. || Photo Credit: Gett And another red carpet bites the dust! Kerry Washington has done it again, hitting up this year’s Golden Globe awards in a stunning Miu Miu dress. The actress shined bright like a diamond in the shimmery... Read More

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