November 13, 2012

WATCH: “I am like a diesel engine… and I have started” – Ifeanyi Ubah lets loose

by Isi Esene “You can’t ask me to tell you how Jesus Christ was born?” – Hold your sides, with comments such as this, the next few minutes will leave you dumb-founded. The managing director of Capital Oil and gas, Ifeanyi Ubah on Monday denied claims by the chief executive officer of Cosharis group, Cosmos... Read More

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November 13, 2012

TICKER: New site helps you watch how Mitt Romney’s ‘Friends’ are abandoning him

Mitt Romney is losing a lot of “friends” after his defeat in the presidential race last week. Newly launched website “Disappearing Romney” tracks the onetime presidential hopeful’s decline in popularity by providing graphs that illustrate his official Facebook Page’s dramatic loss of “Likes.” Take a look at a snapshot of the negative statistics (below), via... Read More

America, Romney

November 13, 2012

Game on: CPC officially merges with ACN, ANPP

by Rachel Ogbu Political party Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has ratified the long-expected merger with Action Congress of Nigeria and the All Nigeria Peoples Party. Reports claim that the decision to merge with other parties was approved at the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Thursday with general Muhammadu Buhari, Nasir El-Rufai and... Read More

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November 13, 2012

Y! Poetry: Hope to haven

by Nneka Jethro-Iruobe Hope for a new day Keeps me alive Hope that tomorrow would bring more opportunities Allows me sleep Hope that life will offer me that chance I have been begging for Caused me to dream last night I have hope But when life is ready When life serves Will my teeth... Read More

dreams, future, hope, Labour, opportunity

November 12, 2012

TICKER: ‘Good Samaritan’ leads drunk woman home… before raping her

These pictures show the chilling moment a sexual predator posed as a ‘Good Samaritan’ to help a drunken woman before taking her home and raping her. Ebrima Dampha, 33, was caught on CCTV as he pounced on his vulnerable victim when she passed out in a bar at four times the drink drive limit. The... Read More

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November 12, 2012

TICKER: Woman tortured her maid to death with boiling water “because she was lazy”

An employer tortured her maid to death in an attempt to force her to become better at housework, a court heard. The Emirati woman abused the Ethiopian maid daily after she moved in during Ramadan, Abu Dhabi Criminal Court heard. She poured boiling water over the maid and tied her up with electrical wire, reported ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, Emirati, Maid, Ramadan, torture

November 12, 2012

TICKER: ‘I bought a cot and a coffin’: Mother’s bittersweet story of carrying dead twin in the womb for 6weeks to save her sister’s life

A mother pregnant with twins has spoken movingly about her emotional journey after one baby died during pregnancy – but may have saved her twin sister’s life in doing so. Kerry Carruthers, 32, from Truro, Cornwall was 24 weeks pregnant when one of her twin baby girls died following laser surgery to correct twin to... Read More

Cornwall, Kerry Carruthers, twins

November 12, 2012

TICKER: All promotions by telecoms companies are banned – NCC

PRESS STATEMENT The Commission has, in recent times been inundated with several complaints from consumers, Industry Stakeholders against the various promotions offered by Telecommunications Operators. Consistent with its processes, the Commission has carefully evaluated the complaints received especially against the backdrop of sustaining the integrity of the networks, the general interest of the consumers, the... Read More

Airtel, Communications, etisalat, Globacom, MTN, ncc, telecoms

November 12, 2012

TICKER: All promotions by telecoms companies are banned – NCC

PRESS STATEMENT The Commission has, in recent times been inundated with several complaints from consumers, Industry Stakeholders against the various promotions offered by Telecommunications Operators. Consistent with its processes, the Commission has carefully evaluated the complaints received especially against the backdrop of sustaining the integrity of the networks, the general interest of the consumers, the... Read More

Airtel, Communications, etisalat, Globacom, MTN, ncc, telecoms

November 12, 2012

TICKER: All promotions by telecoms companies are banned – NCC

PRESS STATEMENT The Commission has, in recent times been inundated with several complaints from consumers, Industry Stakeholders against the various promotions offered by Telecommunications Operators. Consistent with its processes, the Commission has carefully evaluated the complaints received especially against the backdrop of sustaining the integrity of the networks, the general interest of the consumers, the... Read More

Airtel, Communications, etisalat, Globacom, MTN, ncc, telecoms

November 12, 2012

TICKER: Red card: Supreme Court invalidates Louboutin trademark

The Supreme Court has cancelled Christian Louboutin’s trademark – representing a red sole – for lack of distinctiveness. It stated that the reputation of Louboutin’s iconic red shoe soles related merely to a concept, rather than to the trademark. Louboutin, a well-known designer of luxury shoes, registered a word and figurative trademark representing the “red... Read More

November 12, 2012

TICKER: Adams Oshiomhole sworn in today for second term

Adams Oshiomhole took oath of office for another four years in office in Benin the Edo State capital. The crowd, Monday, in Benin went agog as the Governors’ second journey commenced when the Chief Justice of Edo State administered the oath of office. It would be recalled that the Governor was sworn in as Governor... Read More

Edo, Oshiomhole

November 12, 2012

Olamide releases official video for track, ‘First of all’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Olamide is back with video ‘First of all’ from his YBNL album. This video explores his street credibility and sees him veering the Azonto way. The video sees comedians, Princess and Helen Paul making cameo appearances. See official video below:

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November 12, 2012

TICKER: Policemen respond to distress call during robbery attack, mistakenly shoot the home owners

An employee of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Femi Badejo, and his security guard, Joshua Moses, were shot by policemen in Lagos on Saturday after they responded to a distress call about a robbery at the banker’s home in Ikota area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that the robbers had attacked Badejo and his neighbours... Read More

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November 12, 2012

TICKER: Two policemen killed by armed robbers in Lagos

Two policemen lost their lives, while three others were wounded following gun battles with suspected armed robbers in Lagos on Sunday, Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ngozi Braide, said on Monday. Braide told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the gun battles took place in the Ejigbo and Orile-Iganmu areas of the... Read More

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November 12, 2012

Why women are such drama queens

by Susan Walsh Women are perpetually aware that commitment in this era of delayed marriage is an amorphous thing, and it can be withdrawn at any moment by either party. As a result, we often feel the need to take the temperature of the relationship. Women like to have their emotions activated. We’d rather be... Read More

dating, Drama, emotion, men, relationship, women

November 12, 2012

TICKER: Ifeanyi Uba says Cosmas Maduka runs a “pure water” business, denies fraud

The Managing Director of Capital Oil and gas, Ifeanyi Uba on Monday denied claims by the Chief Executive Officer of Cosharis group, Cosmos Maduka that he offered him (Mr Uba) a lifeline when his business was in the brink of collapse. “Is it by his pure water business that he’ll be able to come and... Read More

Cosmas Maduka, Ifeanyi Ubah

November 12, 2012

Opinion: Lam Adesina’s place in political history

by Demola Rewaju Nothing can however diminish the greatness of Alhaji Lamidi Adesina or erode his achievements. Incidentally, I was making my way from Kwara to Lagos through Oyo state when I received the news of the passing away of Alhaji Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina, fourth governor of Oyo State after Chief Bola Ige, Dr. Omololu... Read More

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November 12, 2012

15 signs that you’ll eventually end up divorced

by Anneli Rufus A study of “partner abandonment” revealed that husbands are six times more likely to leave sick wives than wives are to leave sick husbands. 1. If you’re a woman who got married before the age of eighteen, your marriage faces a 48 percent likelihood of divorce within ten years. Age matters. Study... Read More

divorce, Marriage, relationship, study

November 12, 2012

5 signs of a dead-end relationship

by RealBuzz The key to a great relationship is honesty and trust, so if your partner is sneaking around then it defeats the object of being in an intimate relationship and you need to tackle the problem head on. Do you feel like you’re stuck in a relationship rut but aren’t sure whether things will... Read More

dating, infidelity, men, Relaytionship, women

November 12, 2012

Match-Match: 9ICE strikes a pose with son, Zion (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu Check out 9ice and his adorable son, Zion’s looking well put together in this traditional gear. Zion is growing so fast. Zion is the son he had with his estranged wife, Toni Payne.

9ice, son, toni payne, Zion

November 12, 2012

Want to sleep better at night? Shed some belly fat

by Lawrence LeBlond If you have a lot of belly fat, the lungs can’t expand as well, so it becomes harder to breathe when you’re sleeping, which is why more people get sleep apnea. Getting a good night’s sleep is important to be healthy. However, a number of problems can prevent us from having a... Read More

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November 12, 2012

Joseph Benjamin wins Best Actor at the Best of Nollywood

by Rachel Ogbu Joseph Benjamin, Nollywood heart-throb has received the Best Actor award for the movie – Married but Living Single – at the Best of Nollywood ceremony in Lagos. It’s his second award in just two weeks after the African Film Festival big win where he was crowned the African Actor of the Year. Benjamin who... Read More

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November 12, 2012

Schizophrenia? 20-year-old mother throws baby into well (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu A 20-year-old Ganiyat Salawudeen is currently in police custody after allegedly tossing her five-month-old baby into a well. Salawudeen who lives in her mother’s family house at Alagolo area, Oja Oba, Ibadan reportedly threw her baby into the well at about 8.30p.m on Monday, November 5, after which she raised the alarm... Read More

baby in well, crime, Ganiyat Salawudeen, post natal depression, Schizophrenia

November 12, 2012

Opinion: Are you not entertained: Lagos the new Monaco?

by Afam People often ask me how I can live in this country. How I can stay here for months at a time and not pine for Manchester. The answer’s simple, Nigeria’s really entertaining. The time has come for me to discuss the reshaping of the Lagosian coastline. Yes, this reshaping currently appears to be... Read More

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November 12, 2012

PHOTOS: Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet?

by Isi Esene That Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor recently got a gift of a private jet from his church members on the occasion of his birthday/40th anniversary celebration is no more news. Observers are, however, curious to know the type and specification of the much talked about private jet. An online news media has released pictures... Read More

Ayo Oritsejafor, Bombardier jet, Canada, Goodluck Jonathan, Private jet

November 12, 2012

Spot the difference: LASTMA orders junior officers to stop arresting traffic offenders

by Isi Esene The Lagos State government appears to be taking pro-active measures to curb the perceived excesses of officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In a recent directive, the management of the authority has ordered its junior officers to desist from arresting erring motorcycle riders and motorists in the state forthwith.... Read More

Babatunde Edu, Lastma, New Traffic Law, okada

November 12, 2012

‘Apostle of the Most High’ paraded naked for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl (Warning: Disturbing Photo)

by Isi Esene George Akinyele, a middle-aged man, was accused recently of having carnal knowledge of an 8-year-old girl. The man who refers to himself as the shepherd in charge of one of the branches of a leading pentecostal church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos state was beaten to a pulp by a mob... Read More

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November 12, 2012

#3Reasons: Graduates explain why they went for the truck driver job at Dangote

by Rachel Ogbu News that about 13, 000 graduates including Masters and Ph.D. holders applied for jobs as truck drivers with Dangote group shocked a nation so desperately in need of highly skilled professionals. It’s not news that unemployment rate has risen in the past four years, but it still hard to believe graduates in that... Read More

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