September 8, 2012

#ABetterYou: Six steps to getting more done

by Karl Stark and Bill Stewart The most important part of this process is finding a system that works for you and sticking to it. And always remember to fully engage in whatever it is you are doing, whether it be a project, a client meeting, or even vacation. Let’s face it: Despite all of... Read More

David Allen, inbox, Work

September 8, 2012

Yemi Adamolekun: The angry young Nigerian

Unfortunately, for those in government, they see social media as the enemy, not as a platform to engage and receive constructive criticism. Then again, you would only care about constructive criticism if you actually want feedback. Every other week, this column will introduce a young Nigerian and give him or her the opportunity to express... Read More

civil servants, Media, Nigerian youths, transformation, yemi adamolekun

September 8, 2012

“Cynthia’s untimely death is a clear case of betrayal of trust” – Gov. Uduaghan

by Isi Esene The governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday advised Nigerian youth to positively exploit the benefits of social media for the development of the society. He said this at Boji Boji-Owa while on a condolence visit to the family of Maj.-Gen. Frank Osokogu (rtd.) on the death of their daughter, Cynthia, who... Read More

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September 8, 2012

‘Incompetent’: Appeal court throws out Salami’s referral suit

by Stanley Azuakola It was not a pleasant return to the Appeal Court for Ayo Salami. Salami, the man who used to be president of the Court of Appeal, had his referral suit thrown out by the Abuja Division of the court, who declared it “incompetent.” Salami is challenging his suspension as the president of... Read More

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September 8, 2012

Home of governor’s mother-in-law set ablaze in Damaturu

by Stanley Azuakola On Friday in Damaturu, Yobe State, men allegedly belonging to the Boko Haram sect burnt down the residence of the mother-in-law of the state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam. There was no loss of life as a result of the incident. This is the second time that the house is being attacked. The first... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: Young Manchester United star arrested after being ‘caught having sex with a woman in a doorway’

A rising Manchester United star has been arrested for ‘lewd behaviour’ after allegedly having sex with a teenage girl in a doorway the DailyMail reports. Luke McCullough, 18, who was last season’s Academy captain, was seen on CCTV with the woman at 5am on Monday after a night out. The Northern Irish defender – said... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Cannibal: Cambridge student ‘bit a chunk of flesh out of his landlady’s arm and laughed as he chewed it’

A Cambridge PhD post-graduate bit a chunk of flesh out of a woman’s arm and laughed as he chewed it, a jury has been told. Dr David Lake, 44, is said to have hit Sharon Johnston, 49, with such force that she dropped to the ground, punched her repeatedly to the head, kicked her in... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Prison officers ‘stood guard while prison nurse had sex with a dangerous rapist serving life in a high security jail’

A prison nurse romped with a convicted rapist while colleagues stood guard and sent him text messages on his contraband mobile phone telling him ‘you’re generous, sensitive and dead sexy’, a court heard. A jury was told Karen Cosford, 47, had a sexual relationship with lifer Brian McBride and topped up his mobile phone for... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Mass hysteria as pet snake escapes from home (Photos)

PANICKED locals refused to leave their homes after the escape of a schoolgirl’s pet snake. Jasmin Millar’s neighbours won’t even use the LOOin case Elwood the 3½ft python comes round the U-bend. Jasmin, ten, and her dad Gary, 47, have scoured surrounding streets in vain since Elwood fled through a window at their home. They... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Serena Williams just keeps on dominating at the US Open

Serena Williams is simply storming through the US Open. She’s dominating unlike she’s ever done in her entire career, and her opponents are wondering what hit them. Even scarier, Serena says that she’s just now starting to get serious about playing better tennis. “I feel like I’m going to get more focused and serious and... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Nicki Minaj: All rap, but not even registered to vote

Young Money’s Nicki Minaj supposed endorsement of Mitt Romney, on the Mercy (remix) from Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4 Mixtape, has taken another turn. The 29 year-old ,Onika Tanya Maraj, currently can’t vote for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as reports claim she is not registered to vote! If Nicki Minaj makes the decision to endorse... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Beyonce confronts Kim Kardashian, claims Kim K tried to use Jay-Z for fame

It looks like the pot has finally boiled over in the quiet war between Kim Kardashian and Beyonce. In an escalation for the ages, Beyonce is said to have confronted Kim directly about her trying to use her husband Jay-Z to build her fame. There were previous reports that Beyonce ignored Kim this week when... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Couple arrested for recording sex acts with their 9-year old daughter

A nationwide search for child pornographers culminated in the arrest of an Oregon couple, authorities announced Wednesday. Michelle Lee Freeman, 40, and her husband Michael Serapis Freeman, 39, surrendered to local police in their hometown of Salem, Ore., after someone they know threatened to turn them in, ABC News reports. The Freemans are accused of videotaping... Read More

September 7, 2012

PHOTO: Hillary Clinton in East Timor, watches and beams as Bill Clinton delivers speech at DNC

by Stanley Azuakola While her husband was giving a magnificent speech in support of Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, was in faraway East Timor on official assignment. That didn’t stop her from watching it though, and her beam is worth a thousand words.... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: Late night snacking can ruin your life and your health

Snacking might be keeping you from losing the extra weight that has been bothering you. Studies have shown that people who eat after 8 p.m. are fatter than people who don’t. The body mass indexes (or BMIs) of those who enjoy snacking after 8 p.m. tend to be higher than those who don’t, even when... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Man, 75, on trial for alleged rapes of three deaf boys

A 75-year-old French humanitarian worker went on trial Friday in Paris for the rapes of three deaf boys in Indonesia between 1997 and 2004. Gerard Carayon, a longtime resident of the Javanese capital Yogyakarta, denies the charges. Carayon headed a non-governmental organisation which helped children in distress and some of them worked at his house.... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Chris Brown and Rihanna kiss and hug at MTV Music Video Awards, sparking outrage

Just when you think that people have come to their senses, something like this happens. Chris Brown and Rihanna, the couple that made international headlines with their boxing match two years ago, were seen kissing and hugging at the MTV Video Music Awards. The kiss was just a peck, but has some domestic violence awareness... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Contaminated drug called “wet” triggers murderous rampage across the US

A contaminated batch of PCP is believed to be connected to some gruesome crimes in the city of Camden, New Jersey. One child was decapitated, while two other children had their throats slashed by people who police believe were high on the drug. The drug, called “wet,” has been circulating around the country and has... Read More

September 7, 2012

TICKER: Isn’t this sad? Michael Clarke Duncan targeted for extortion following his tragic death

A 32-year-old woman in Chicago appeared on a local news station claiming to be the estranged daughter of the deceased actor. Marquea Ambrose claims she and Duncan hadn’t spoken for 11 years. “The only thing that really bothers me about him passing is that we didn’t fix [it],” Ambrose said. “That’s the only thing that... Read More

September 7, 2012

What is it about Cossy Orjiakor’s bosoms? (See Photos)

by Stanley Azuakola Cossy Orjiakor. What’s it about her that makes anyone talk about her, even though as actress and singer, she has very few credits to her name? Okay, just kidding. Of course we all know what makes Orjiakor stand out. It’s the boobs, stupid! What many would forever remember the lady for... Read More

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September 7, 2012

Opinion: Is there something wrong with being a “ride-or-die chick?”

by Dr Boyce Watkins Hardcore feminism sometimes seems to push the uncomfortable notion that men and women are equal and the same in every dimension, and that alluding to any type of innate gender difference is nothing short of barbaric and oppressive. Sil lai Abrams, the relationship expert at Ebony.com, just wrote an article in... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: Mob lynch bandit in Warri for snatching workers’ salary

An irate mob, weekend, lynched a suspected bandit, who snatched workers’ salary from a staff of a private company. Four persons were hit by stray bullets in the hot chase for members of the robbery gang. Vanguard gathered that the robbery gang, which operated on a motor cycle, snatched the salary of workers’ salary at... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: #Rare – TobyMac’s Christian album No. 1 on Billboard chart

Christian singer TobyMac’s “Eye on It” landed the top spot on the Billboard 200 Wednesday — only the third time ever that a Christian album hit No.1 on the main U.S. album chart. “Eye on It” was also the first Christian disc since 1997 to notch the top spot on the Billboard 200 after selling 69,000 copies in its first... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: Nicki Minaj gets death threats for endorsing Mitt Romney

The rapper Nicki Minaj has found that it’s not always a good thing to express political views that differ from the people who might buy your records. In a country that brags about freedom of speech, Nicki has been receiving death threats since it was revealed in one of her lyrics that she might support... Read More

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September 7, 2012

2015 is here: 33 leaders endorse Goodluck Jonathan for second term

by Stanley Azuakola Better believe it, politicking for 2015 has well and truly begun. Last week it was South-East leaders endorsing the candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan for 2015, this week the endorsers are from the South-south geopolitical zone. They met yesterday in Effurun, Delta State, under the aegis of the South-South Peoples Assembly (SSPA)... Read More

September 7, 2012

RiRi, is that you? Rihanna steps out in new hairstyle (Photos)

by Akan Ido The music superstar, Rihanna, stepped out dressed down in a casual outfit and short hair for her rehearsal before her superlative performance at the VMAs awards. Rihanna works with celebrity stylist, Ursula Stephen, to come up with inventive new ideas for her hair. Ursula recently explained what inspires RiRi’s hairdo saying, “We... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: Christians protest new film claiming that Jesus was a product of rape

Christian groups everywhere are up in arms over a new film that suggests that Jesus was born in the context of sexual assault. An organization called the Christian Film & Television Commission has been speaking publicly against the film, “Jesus of Nazereth,” written by Paul Verhoeven. Verhoeven was the director of other well-known films, such... Read More

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September 7, 2012

TICKER: Beyonce snubs Kim Kardashian at Jay-Z concert

Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend might be best friends with Beyonce’s husband, but that does not mean friendship has blossomed between the two ladies. Sources say that Beyonce wanted nothing to do with Kardashian at a Labor Day weekend Jay-Z concert where Kanye West performed. On Saturday, Beyonce and Kardashian were both in attendance at the Made... Read More

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September 7, 2012

PHOTO: Did Rihanna approve of this, young man?

by Chi Ibe Again, Rihanna gives us plenty to talk about. Yesterday at the MTV Video Music Awards, her performance of a new remix of “Cockiness (I Love It)” was cool. However, it was what happened afterwards that made all the news. With Chris Brown (Rihanna’s ex-boyfriend, who is once again being linked to her)... Read More

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September 7, 2012

WATCH: Woman falls asleep on scooter and hits oncoming truck

by Isi Esene ‘Don’t drink and drive‘ we know, but how about ‘Don’t sleep and ride‘? Watch this Russian woman escape death as she sleeps on her motor-scooter and hits an on-coming truck. Narrow escape, we tell you! Consider thyself warned. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMe4vRX2FRg]

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