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April 30, 2013

Hollywood’s Catherine Zeta-Jones returns to treatment centre for mental illness

KEVORK DJANSEZIAN/GETTY IMAGES Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has returned to a treatment center for bipolar II disorder and will reportedly complete another 30-day program, which her rep says was a ‘proactive’…

April 30, 2013

Boys sell for N450,000, girls for N400,000: Advocates call for tougher laws to stop the baby trade

by Rachel Ogbu baby-making factory (Photo: Sun News) A 2011 UNESCO report puts human trafficking as the third most common crime in Nigeria after financial fraud and drug trafficking. At…

April 30, 2013

“I just want to tell our stories, good or bad” – Ishaya Bako, director of ‘Fuelling Poverty’ on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

The conversations series with Abang Mercy brings to you Ishaya Bako, a young Nigerian film maker and global shaper whose documentary “fueling poverty” went viral weeks ago after a federal…

April 30, 2013

Our boat is gone, gone, gone: The Afikuyomi white elephant at Marina has now disappeared

by Isi Esene The Sunborn Yacht Hotel proudly christened the 'first African luxury hotel on water' has somehow disappeared from the Lagos Marina where it has moored on the water for…

April 30, 2013

Opinion: Boko Haram Republic – The alternative to failed amnesty

by Obinna Akukwe President Jonathan and his strategy team should look into carving territories out of these states to form a Boko Haram Republic provided that the inhabitants of the…

April 30, 2013

ACN brands grounding Governor’s Amaechi private aircraft as “witch-hunt”

by Rachel Ogbu Amaechi’s-plane (Photo: Punch) Action Congress of Nigeria has weighed in on the grounding of the Rivers State Government’s private aircraft by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority describing…

April 30, 2013

Female DNA found on at least one bomb used in Boston Marathon attacks

Female DNA has been found on at least one of the bombs used in the Boston Marathon attacks, according to a new report. But it isn’t clear if that means…

April 30, 2013

Massacre in Nigeria spurs outcry over military tactics

by Adam Nossiter “I saw them putting fire on people’s houses. They are the security of the state. They have no right to kill anybody. They are supposed to protect…

April 30, 2013

Man charged for letting his 9-year-old son drive a Ferrari (WATCH)

Police on Monday arrested a man who allowed his 9-year-old son to drive his Ferrari in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Mohammed Nisham was arrested on charges of endangering…

April 30, 2013

Family to auction off Goldie Harvey’s belongings in Lagos tomorrow

by Isi Esene The family of late artiste, Goldie Harvey have announced that her belongings will be auctioned out tomorrow, Wednesday at her residence located at 30B, Ologunkutere Street, Parkview Estate,…

April 30, 2013

Pastor arraigned in court for raping 10 year old girl during children’s fellowship in Jos

by Rachel Ogbu ephesians4-15.blogspot A pastor in Jos was charged on Monday for raping a 10-year-old girl. Baba-Yemisi Seyi, 44, appeared before Mustapha Hassan in an Upper Area Court in…

April 30, 2013

Idiare Atimomo: Apple’s next growth curve may be in Africa

by Idiare Atimomo Apple Co. has identified opportunities for investment growth in China and is acting on this, but I remain puzzled as to why... a similar focus on the…

April 30, 2013

Oh, so cute: 2face Idibia’s son, Zion turns 5 (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo Aw, we love us some 2face - and any number of w0men appear ready to wait 13 years for his oh-so-cute son Zion to get legal. For…

April 30, 2013

Gbenga Olorunpomi: The birth of APC – INEC’s moment in the sun

by Gbenga Olorunpomi Now, the ACN has shown its hand. It is time for the other partners to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18th, the leadership of the Action Congress…

April 30, 2013

20 signs your child may be gifted

by Circle of moms editors "Is my child gifted?" Parents often wonder at one point or another whether their child is gifted. Here we've rounded up some basics to help…

April 30, 2013

Did you know that Japan has a crying baby contest? Well, now you do (PHOTOS)

An unidentified baby, held by a college sumo wrester, cries during Naki Sumo, or Crying Baby Contest, as a judge looks on at Sensoji temple in Tokyo Monday This may…

April 30, 2013

N4.5 billion just sailed away from Lagos – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze "Poor man wey tiff maggi omo dem go show im face for crime fighter. Rich man wey tiff money omo we no dey see dem face for…

April 30, 2013

Jada Pinkett Smith’s bikini body is a sight to behold (LOOK)

Aloha, Jada Pinkett Smith! We spotted the star looking amazing as she hit the beach in Hawaii. The 41-year-old donned a white bikini while on holiday with daughter Willow Smith in the…

April 30, 2013

25 things you should feel thankful for

Today, we're sending a little reminder out into the world to be grateful. No matter the cards you've been dealt, or whether this week has felt tougher than most, there's…

April 30, 2013

Report: ‘Teen Mom’ signs $1 million porn deal after ‘private’ sextape release

Looks like Farrah Abraham’s “sex tape” is being made into a porno after all. The Teen Mom star reportedly inked a nearly $1 million deal with Vivid Entertainment for the release of…

April 30, 2013

Goats standing in trees (LOOK)

We don't have anything to say about this photo other than OMG THOSE GOATS ARE STANDING IN A TREE! What are you doing in that tree, goats? You don't belong…

April 30, 2013

How to say ”NO” without feeling bad about it

by Alexandra Franzen And here's the happy news: With the right wording choices and tone, your "nope!" can be far kinder (and more helpful) than a resentment-laced "yes." "I'm…

April 30, 2013

Africa Magic & other stories: 5 thoughts on Nollywood and distribution

by Chinaza Aijuswanarite Online distribution will increase as broadband gets faster and penetration increases. Aggregators (like iROKO) beat VOD services any day... Introduction: This is an interesting time for the Nigerian…

April 30, 2013

Damilola Alawode: Having neck, back and joints pain at work? Start these exercises now (Y! Superblogger)

Take short breaks from work and walk around the office. One of my mentors, Ann Gates, loves to use the term ‘Exercuses’. Exercuses is not a real term but it…

April 30, 2013

Senate Committee to recommend single 6-year tenures for president, vice president, governors and deputies

by Rachel Ogbu President-of-the-Senate-David-Mark (Photo: Punch) A Senate committee has proposed a non-renewable single six year tenure for the office of President, Vice-President, governors and their deputies. According to reports,…

April 30, 2013

He’s back: D’banj shoots ‘Don’t tell me nonsense’ video in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene D'banj is already working on the video for his new hit single, 'Don't tell me Nonsense' and what better location to shoot than in the heart of…

April 30, 2013

Ready for bed: Nollywood’s Rukky Sanda takes a pose in her night gown (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe So this is what actress, Rukky Sanda looks like in bed? Cute! Sanda was photographed on set of her new movie titled, Gold Digging. The movie also features…

April 30, 2013

Fierce: Nadia Buari and Nigerian-born Hollywood actor, Dapo Okeniyi cover Complete Fashion (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Complete Fashion magazine is back on the stands with Hollywood rookie, Dayo Okeniyi and exquisitely beautiful actress, Nadia Buari gracing the cover. Dayo, who is known for…

April 30, 2013

Battle ready: “We are in a trying moment” – Jonathan commissions 7 helicopters, 500 patrol vans & more

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Abuja commissioned seven helicopters, 500 patrol vans, and armoured personnel vehicles signifying his government's redoubled efforts at combating crime in the country. The…

April 30, 2013

Lagos completes N29 billion Lekki-Ikoyi suspension bridge (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene The Admiralty-Alexander (Lekki-Ikoyi) suspension link bridge has been completed at a cost of N29bn. The bridge which will soon be commissioned by the state governor, Babatunde Fashola is said…