by Laura Schwecherl Getting criticism from family members can make people feel depressed and hostile 1. Trying to improve him/her. News flash: There’s no such thing as a perfect person, so don’t expect unrealistic changes. Reminding him or her to make the bed is one thing, but trying to radically change shyness or anxiety is another... Read More
What: Glam Report TV Official Launch Party. Where: The Social, V.I, Lagos. When: September 15, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Laura Travis First date questions work on two levels – helping you find out more about your date and sending them signals about your interest in them. 1. Start with a compliment. It’s always a good strategy to start with a genuine compliment. This will help break the ice and make your date feel... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Actress, Susan Peters is now a born again Christian. She was said to have given her life to Christ not long ago and has not ceased mentioning it to people around her. Her Twitter timeline is filled with messages from the gospel, preachings and goodwill messages. Read some of her tweets below:... Read More
by Laura Travis The way you react now will tell you how much you trust him 1. Your First Kiss Your first kiss is going to become the stuff of family lore, which you will pass on to your children in later years. Pay attention. You don’t want to miss a thing. 2. The First Time You... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo R & B singer, Wande Coal was at Davido’s O2 concert in London yesterday. He was said to have thrown 50 and 20 pound notes at the crowd during the concert causing a frenzy. Reports say Davido had to stop the music to get some form of calm in the house.
by Laura Travis 1. He calls you “dude”. One of the most surefire signs you are in the friend zone is the way he calls you. If he refers to you in the same way he refers to his male friends and treats you like one of his mates, you should probably abandon any romantic... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 13-year-old girl (names withheld) was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Ekete, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State over the title documents of her late father’s property. The teenager was released after being held for eight days in the kidnappers den. According to a family source, the victim was kidnapped by a... Read More
by Adebowale Adefuye Lagos State’s current GDP of $32 billion, for example, rivals that of many sub-Saharan African economies. The state is on track to become, on its own, the thirteenth largest economy on the continent by 2014. The World Economic Forum’s 2013-2014 Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), as reported 4 September, 2013 [Premium Times] on allAfrica.com, highlighted various... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The amnesty programme established by the Federal Government to bring an end to the crises that rocked the oil rich Niger Delta region is drawing to a close. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Matters, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme will be terminated... Read More
As the Local Immunization Days (LIDs) begins in Lagos State today the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris has called on parents, especially mothers and care givers to ensure that their children are immunized. The commissioner who made the appeal at the weekend said the state wide programme is aimed at immunizing the children... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Born and raised in Nairobi Kenya, Jane Mukami is probably the sexiest female body builder in Kenya. Currently residing in Atlanta, Jane also known as ‘fitkenyangirl’ could be pass for a model with her sexy and trim shape. A graduate of Computer Information Systems from Kennesaw State University, Mukami was trained by Rashid ‘Roc’ Shabazz of Roc International Federation... Read More
A middle-aged man committed suicide in Vihiga County on Sunday after setting his house on fire, killing his wife and three children. The incident occurred at Vindizi village in Maragoli at about 4 am, according to Maragoli Central Chief Kennedy Chanzu. “We have lost five members of the same family in this incident – the... Read More
Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has disclosed that the Archbishop of Province of Niger Delta, Most Rev. Ignatius Kattey, was released unconditionally by his abductors. Kattey and his wife, Beatrice, were abducted on September 6 at Eleme Junction on the East – West Road, while on their way to Port Harcourt from an official assignment.... Read More
by Laura Travis The sooner he realizes your relationship is over, the sooner he can move on with his life. 1. Do it in person. Rule no. 1 of a gentle breakup: Don’t resort to emails, phone messages and other lame ways to break up with someone. Whatever your reasons for breaking up with him, find... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The management of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has apparently had enough of the criticisms a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir el-Rufai, has been throwing its way. The body yesterday expressed its anger at el-Rufai and suggested that the former minister go for psychiatric evaluaation as his sanity... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The war against the Boko haram insurgency is gradually being won as the Joint Task Force yesterday took down some more members of the dreaded sect. At least six suspected members of the group were killed by the JTF while another 11 were arrested. A military commander yesterday, reportedly said vigilantes in... Read More
by Sarah Foulkes When women are disloyal to other women, it tells the man they will be disloyal to them, too. 1. Wanting a Man to Change Many women get in a relationship thinking they can change the man. If a man makes a change for a relationship, the benefit must outweigh the consequences of... Read More
by Laura Travis …make love in crazy places or just do something different every day. 1. Don’t Lie The biggest mistakes made by people in love are lying to each other, especially at the beginning of the relationship. Lies always come out to the surface, they kill trust and, eventually, vanish respect and love. 2.... Read More
There was pandemonium in Maiduguri yesterday as youths took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of a member of the Civilian JTF by a trigger happy policeman. The member of Civilian JTF, according to thousands of irate youth who took to the streets chanting, “police is Boko Haram”, was shot dead by a... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An innocent swimming exercise turned deadly for two girls in Enugu state as they reportedly drowned after being overcome by the strength of the water. The two girls lost their lives on Saturday evening while attempting to swim in the Asata River along Bisalla Road area of the state. One corpse, said... Read More
by Harshada Rege It’s one thing to pay your bills online over secure websites, but never ever can you give out your account number or your ATM pincodes. 1. Intimate photos or videos: Something that you post in the heat of the moment may come back to haunt you many years later. Anything that’s once posted online can never be deleted completely.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Nigerian tourists to the United Kingdom might have cause to heave a sigh of relief as the plan to impose a £3,000 visa bond on visitors from the country might be nipped in the bud. British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg vowed to block the implementation of the policy that could see... Read More
An Arik Air flight with over 100 passengers en route to London Sunday was forced to make an emergency landing in Palmas, Spain, as a woman went into labour and gave birth while the aircraft was airborne. The pilot was said to have requested the emergency landing on the advice of two doctors who were... Read More
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu As it stands, badly needed reforms for the industry have been conveniently put on hold over the divisions created by the fiscal terms. The impact of this is that the inefficiency, mismanagement and corruption that have stunted Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, and particularly NNPC, will continue to fester. [READ: Ijeoma Nwogwugwu:... Read More
by Mercy Abang For ex-beauty queen, Fiona Amuzie, there is so much to give back after the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria reign. Fiona, who hails from Idemili-North LGA in Anambra State, was crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2010 and left the University of Jos to study Psychology at Coventry University UK.... Read More
by Akan Ido The meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and governors of the Peoples Democratic Party who staged a walkout weeks ago during the party’s mini-convention in Abuja has been described as ‘fruitful.’ The president convened the meeting to iron out the contentious issues mitigating against peace in the party and to discuss ways of... Read More