Blast injures traffic warden, 2 others in Kano

by Akan Ido A bomb which exploded this morning at Kantin Kwari junction near the famous Kantin Kware Textile Market in Kano has reportedly injured three people. A traffic warden was also involved in the blast which occurred around 8:45am according to witnesses. Observers suspect the bomb was planted close to the traffic junction to... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Tope Olofin: The current Nigerian youth are incompetent! Say what? (Y! Superblogger)

There are too many first class degree holders that are out on the street begging for employment, and their flaw is that they don’t know anybody. “Tope would you like to go with me to meet a prospect tomorrow? Lunch is on him.” This was the first question my colleague asked me when I walked... Read More

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December 3, 2012

6 signs he is really in love with you

by Dr. Keith Ablow Consider these six points of light. They can be the signs that tell you when you’ve found love in a world that, too often, offers too little of it. Use them to light your path away from anyone who claims to love you, without the proof. They say all you need... Read More

Love, love and relationships, Marriage, Partnerships, Relationships, romance, wedding

December 3, 2012

6 signs your girlfriend is thinking of cheating (and the plan to stop her)

by Laura Ongaro I found an interesting female perspective detailing six reasons that your woman may be on the verge of cheating. It’s worth the read, and hey, since a woman wrote it, it’s that much more pleasurable … (I like it when they reveal inside trade secrets.) So enjoy the read, and give feedback... Read More

December 3, 2012

Top 10 warning signs that you’re about to get fired

by Stephen H If you look out for the signs, there is a good chance that you can recognize when you are in danger of losing your job and you can take the opportunity to change how you are perceived and address the problem before it gets that far. It’s very rare that someone is... Read More

career help, warning signs

December 3, 2012

Up NEPA! and some hot gist – in today’s news round-up by Cheta Nwanze

Life, that thing which all of us possess, and can be snuffed out in an instant as has become a Sunday-Sunday ritual in parts of the country north of the River Niger. A few minutes before I settled down to type this morning tonic, my neighbour’s generator choked, spluttered, coughed, and then gave up the... Read More

Borno State, Cheta Nwanze, Debe Ojukwu, Emeka Ojukwu, NEPA

December 3, 2012

LOOK: Eku Edewor & Damilola Adegbite are GORGEOUS on the Wedding Issue cover of Genevieve

by Hauwa Gambo Some things need as few words as possible – like this gorgeous new cover of Genevieve, for it’s annual Wedding Issue this December. Actress Damilola Adegbite and TV presenter Eku Edewor sit pretty in white ball gowns with matching bouquets. According to the magazine: “It’s our second wedding issue and we got... Read More

damilola adegbite, Eku Edewor, genevieve, wedding

December 3, 2012

Fashioned against cancer: Designers rally for Fashion Fantasia! (MORE PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu What: Fashion Fantasia a benefit fashion show and fundraiser for breast and cervical cancer. When: Sunday November 25, 2012. Where: The Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

cancer, charity, Fashion Fantasia!, fashion show, Nigerian women

December 3, 2012

8 sneaky signs you’re stressed (and what to do about it)

from HuffPost Health The eight surprising signs below are things you might mistakenly chalk up to some other health problem or brush off as nothing to worry about. In reality, you might want to listen a little closer to what your body’s trying to tell you. Between the hectic schedule of holiday parties, trying to... Read More

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December 3, 2012

“Get ready for dirty work” and 5 other things young Nigerian lawyers should know

by Rotimi Fawole When I quit my old job to go into solo practice, I looked for every single piece of advice I could find, to be sure I wasn’t being foolish. There was a lot of material on the internet about “flying solo” but it was all from the UK and the USA, which is fine... Read More

lawyer, nigeria, property, tex the law

December 3, 2012

Ugodre Talks Figures: Why your spouse should know exactly what you earn

by Ugodre Mr. Jike recently got a promotion in his work place, a reward that comes with a status car, housing allowance and off course a salary increase. As expected, the first person he called to share his joy with was his wife telling her everything except the actual salary. She is not to... Read More

board, husband, investment, spouse, Ugodre, wife

December 3, 2012

PHOTOS: No to red carpets, yes to the smart set at Victor Ehikhamenor’s book launch in Lagos

Oluseun Onigbinde Toni Kan Book Signing Queue

book, patabah, Victor Ehikhamenor

December 3, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Aw… Sound Sultan’s daughter, Zara, celebrates birthday with daddy

by Akan Ido Sound Sultan played the quintessential family man when celebrated his daughter’s birthday on November 30 with wife, Farida, and second son, Mayowa. See the cute photo of the young happy family. Happy birthday, dear!

Farida, Lanre Fasasi, sound sultan, Zara

December 3, 2012

PHOTOS: Caroline Danjuma, Tosyn Bucknor, others step onto the red carpet at Fashion Fantasia!

by Rachel Ogbu Fashion Fantasia! hosted by Tosyn Bucknor and Ifeanyi Dike Jr. was an evening of fashion, information and information. Guests were treated to fabulous designs from Abisola Edun’s Tae Afrika, Beninoise designer J.B Hounyovi and exquisite leather works designer; Aisha Igbinovia of Nichole By HaguaanA. With like Tosyn Bucknor and Ifeanyi Dike Jr playing hosts, there was a good flow of entertainment building... Read More

Aramide, Fashion Fantasia!, Normoreloss, styles, tosyn bucknor, Zoe

December 3, 2012

PDP won’t escape defeat in 2015 – Bisi Akande talks tough, as usual

by Akan Ido The Action Congress of Nigeria has complained about the hurdles necessary for opposition parties to overcome in forming a merger. This was disclosed by the ACN National Chairman, Bisi Akande, who described the guidelines as “cumbersome”. Akande said this in London while giving a progress report of the talks between his party... Read More

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December 3, 2012

PHOTOS: Mercy Johnson is heavy… and busy

by Hauwa Gambo Everyone’s loving Mercy Johnson since she got married and stayed off the gossip headlines – us too! In new photos, the actress, who is, as they say, “heavily pregnant” is still busy on set in the United States of America. We approve!

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December 3, 2012

But of course: Man robs bank just 55 minutes after release from jail

A man could very well have set a record for the shortest stretch of time between lockups, requiring a mere 55 minutes to land himself back in jail after being released. Christopher Franklin Weaver, 33, walked out of Lane County Jail as one of 32 recently released inmates, walked about a mile or so and... Read More

bank, rob

December 3, 2012

“Callous and senseless killing” – Bishop Oyedepo asked to pay N2billion

The General Overseer of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has been asked to pay N2 billion within 14 days as general damages or face legal action, for the death of three-year-old Imienfan Omokaro who got drowned at Kingdom Heritage Model School operated by Winners Chapel in Benin. A letter written by Omokaro’s Counsel, Prince Peter... Read More

killing, Oyedepo

December 3, 2012

2 suspected armed robbers killed by police in Ikeja

by Akan Ido Two armed robbers were yesterday killed by policemen during an exchange of gunfire around Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos. The killed armed robbers were part of a six-man gang of criminals who specialize in terrorizing customers of popular eateries in the Lagos metropolis. Two other members of the gang were also arrested... Read More

armed robbery, ikeja, lagos, Ngozi Braide, police

December 3, 2012

Still on the matter: Once I get the money, I will buy a jet – Bishop Tom Samson

by Akan Ido Just like the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor celebrated 40 years in the Christian ministry recently, Bishop Tom Samson of the Christ Royal Family International Church has rolled out the drums to celebrate his 21 years in the vineyard of Christ. The clergyman spoke with reporters... Read More

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December 3, 2012

LOOK: It’s like a crusade! 40,000+ turn out for Psquare Ghana concert

by Hauwa Gambo You’ve gotta be proud of your home boys. The duo Psquare was at Ghana on Saturday, 1 December, and the concert in the capital, Accra was over 40,000 strong according to the concert promoters. You go, guys!

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December 3, 2012

My father’s love child was a “hidden agenda” for the North – Debe, Ojukwu’s first son

by Isi Esene Late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu’s first son, Debe, has revealed that Tenny Harman whose name was mentioned in his Will among the inheritors of his property is his father’s biological daughter. He reportedly said his father told him about her long before now. According to Debe: “That is his daughter, I knew about her;... Read More

Emeka Ojukwu, Sylvester Ojukwu, Teny Herman, Will

December 3, 2012

Report: HIV vaccine set to hit the market

After nearly 30 years of desperately searching for solutions to the Human-Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, the vermin that leads to the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS, the world may soon heave a sigh of relief, as real hope has been kindled of a possible vaccine that could, on a single dose, offer lifelong immunity to... Read More

africa, Anti-retroviral drugs, HIV/AIDS, vaccine, virus

December 3, 2012

Report: 970 inmates are waiting to die in Nigerian prisons

970 prisoners on death row are currently languishing in the nation’s prisons awaiting their execution. They comprise 951 males and 19 females. Findings revealed that the inmates had been on death row for years, following the refusal of state governors to sign their execution order. As at July 2012 for instance, the prisons in River... Read More

death row, inmates

December 3, 2012

Lord have mercy: “Nigeria is safe and secure”, GEJ insists

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday maintained that Nigeria is a safe place to live and do business despite the incessant bombing and attacks experienced in several parts of the country. He said this yesterday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, stressing that it is not out of character for... Read More

Doyin Okupe, Goodluck Jonathan, IRA, Margaret Thatcher, terrorism

December 3, 2012

Boko Haram gunmen kill policemen, burn churches in Borno

by Isi Esene In what is now becoming a weekly orgy of violence, gunmen suspected to be members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, yesterday killed at-least two police officers in Maiduguri, Borno State. Residents said about 50 men in cars and on motorcycles carried out a raid in the town burning three churches... Read More

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December 2, 2012

Hugh Hefner, 86, set to wed 26-year-old girlfriend… again

Sounds like these exes are giving their love another shot. According to TMZ, Hugh Hefner, 86, and Crystal Harris, 26, are engaged again after Harris called off their first wedding in June 2011. The couple is set to tie the knot at the Playboy mansion on New Year’s Eve — and don’t expect Harris to... Read More

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December 2, 2012

Just heartbreaking: Crocodile ‘eats’ a 9-year-old boy

Police are searching for a 9-year-old boy who was snatched by a crocodile as he was swimming in the mouth of a river in northern Australia. Northern Territory police say the boy was swimming with a group of people at Port Bradshaw on Saturday when he was grabbed by the crocodile. Nearby people attempted to... Read More

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December 2, 2012

So cute, so innocent: Rihanna ditches her bad girl image for perfume promo – See Photos

Rihanna showed off her demure side as she launched her new fragrance Nude in a virginal white dress and minimal make-up. The 24-year-old Diamonds singer glimmered in the white gown with lace finish at Macy’s Westfield for her third perfume launch. Accessorising it with a gold chunky necklace, which is believed to be a gift... Read More

December 2, 2012

Meet the man whose best friend is a tiger: Feline kisses, hugs companion (PHOTOS)

It is quite common for people to form close and loving friendships with animals. But it is quite a different matter when that animal is a 27-stone tiger with a fondness for fighting. Abdullah Sholeh, 31 has formed an unbreakable bond with four-year-old feline Mulan. Close: Abdullah Sholeh, 31 has formed an unbreakable bond with... Read More

Blast injures traffic warden, 2 others in Kano

Tope Olofin: The current Nigerian youth are incompetent! Say what? (Y! Superblogger)

6 signs he is really in love with you

6 signs your girlfriend is thinking of cheating (and the plan to stop her)

Top 10 warning signs that you’re about to get fired

Up NEPA! and some hot gist – in today’s news round-up by Cheta Nwanze

LOOK: Eku Edewor & Damilola Adegbite are GORGEOUS on the Wedding Issue cover of Genevieve

Fashioned against cancer: Designers rally for Fashion Fantasia! (MORE PHOTOS)

8 sneaky signs you’re stressed (and what to do about it)

“Get ready for dirty work” and 5 other things young Nigerian lawyers should know

Ugodre Talks Figures: Why your spouse should know exactly what you earn

PHOTOS: No to red carpets, yes to the smart set at Victor Ehikhamenor’s book launch in Lagos

SNAPSHOT: Aw… Sound Sultan’s daughter, Zara, celebrates birthday with daddy

PHOTOS: Caroline Danjuma, Tosyn Bucknor, others step onto the red carpet at Fashion Fantasia!

PDP won’t escape defeat in 2015 – Bisi Akande talks tough, as usual

PHOTOS: Mercy Johnson is heavy… and busy

But of course: Man robs bank just 55 minutes after release from jail

“Callous and senseless killing” – Bishop Oyedepo asked to pay N2billion

2 suspected armed robbers killed by police in Ikeja

Still on the matter: Once I get the money, I will buy a jet – Bishop Tom Samson

LOOK: It’s like a crusade! 40,000+ turn out for Psquare Ghana concert

My father’s love child was a “hidden agenda” for the North – Debe, Ojukwu’s first son

Report: HIV vaccine set to hit the market

Report: 970 inmates are waiting to die in Nigerian prisons

Lord have mercy: “Nigeria is safe and secure”, GEJ insists

Boko Haram gunmen kill policemen, burn churches in Borno

Hugh Hefner, 86, set to wed 26-year-old girlfriend… again

Just heartbreaking: Crocodile ‘eats’ a 9-year-old boy

So cute, so innocent: Rihanna ditches her bad girl image for perfume promo – See Photos

Meet the man whose best friend is a tiger: Feline kisses, hugs companion (PHOTOS)

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