Kukere export: Iyanya kicks-off North American tour with Emma Nyra (WATCH)

by Akan Ido The Kukere-master, Iyanya and Emma Nyra, another artiste under the Made Men Music label recently kicked off their North American tour with stops in the US and Canada. The New York leg of the tour started in the US East Coast in New York on the April 5. Watch a video diary... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Just sad: Girl, 17, dies following suicide attempt after alleged gang-rape by 4 boys (PICTURED)

A 17-year-old Canadian girl died Sunday following a suicide attempt last week. The family of Rehtaeh Parsons said that their daughter never recovered from an alleged rape by four teenage boys in November 2011 that left her deeply depressed and rejected by her community. Placed on life support last Thursday at a local hospital, Rehtaeh Parsons died on... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Tragedy: Wife of police officer killed by 4-year-old nephew with husband’s gun (PICTURED)

Josephine Fanning, the wife of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy, was shot and killed by a 4-year-old boy over the weekend, police say. A 4-year old boy shot and killed the wife of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, police say. On April 6, Wilson County Deputy Daniel Fanning was inside his home showing his weapons... Read More

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April 10, 2013

HORROR: Pregnant woman allegedly burned alive by husband

Police have arrested a man in rural Nepal after he allegedly killed his 22-year-old pregnant wife by stuffing her into a hay bale and setting it alight, an officer said. “We received a call from the husband that the woman had gone missing, but when our officers arrived on the scene they saw the body... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Job alert: We have the missing boot – we are looking for Cinderella

by Isi Esene Do you have wit, style, an eye for a breaking and trending stories, and can Google with the best of them? Can you manoeuvre through social media in your sleep? Are you a grammar fanatic? Do you have an affinity for keeping to deadlines? Then apply for our Staff Writer position. . ... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Transsexual porn downloaded from IP address in Vatican City

@tiffanystarrxxx @DirtySheenShaw via Twitter Transsexual porn star Tiffany Starr, left, and female star Sheena Shaw, right, starred in an XXX-rated video downloaded by someone in Vatican City. Thou shalt not steal porn off the Internet seems to be a commandment some residents of Vatican City choose to ignore. The tiny city-state within Rome that houses... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Are you the ultimate middleman? You are what we need

by Isi Esene Are you the all important Middleman in the Marketing industry? Will you be able to superbly manage and control the relationship between the product and the target audience? Can you perfectly match the company’s business with the customer needs? Is developing new marketing strategies a breeze for you? Can we proudly allow you... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Rotimi Amaechi: I am an errand boy on a mission

by Rotimi Amaechi We may not have achieved all that we aimed for. But there is tangible evidence that we have embarked on the right course. Whatever may have happened to our institutions in recent years, the Nigerian media remains one of the avenues of hope in a troubled land. Our media may not be... Read More

April 10, 2013

“Rumours by meddlesome interlopers & political jobbers with no fixed address”: PDP denies Anenih, Tukur rift

by Isi Esene The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party Olisa Metuh has described those spreading rumours of a conflict between the Party’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Tony Anenih and the National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur as “meddlesome interlopers without any fixed address.” Metuh said the group, Forum for Equity and Justice, said to... Read More

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April 10, 2013

“He has spoilt my name and reputation” – Man, 35, seeks justice for wife who was raped by ‘okada’ rider

by Isi Esene Isa Umar, a 35-year-old man from the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State has appealed to the government and law enforcement agencies to help him in bringing to justice an individual who allegedly raped his wife. He made the plea yesterday at the secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Following a stellar performance: NFF slashes Stephen Keshi’s salary, cuts Super Eagles bonus

by Isi Esene In a bid to tighten its belt and cut costs the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to slash the salaries of national team coaches including Stephen Keshi who still has a contract running. The Technical and Development Committee of the federation which met on Tuesday in Abuja recommended steps needed to... Read More

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April 10, 2013

“It wasn’t MEND, disgruntled ex-militants did it” – Governor Dickson as 10 bodies of dead policemen recovered

by Isi Esene The body of ten policemen killed in an ambush on Saturday night in Bayelsa state have been recovered. The bodies were recovered yesterday by the police who brought them to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa and refused access to the facility even to journalists milling around the area. According to Punch Newspaper... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Bad news: Power generation drops by 1,074MW

The poor supply of electricity being witnessed across the country currently is as a result of a significant drop in power generation from a peak of 4,517 megawatts attained on December 21, 2012 to 3,443MW on Tuesday. The 1,074MW drop is, however, a slight improvement over the 2,987.6MW peak generation recorded on April 6, 2013,... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: #TFASymposium thoughts – Our common debt and Nigeria (Y! FrontPage)

I believe without an iota of doubt that the young people present at The Future Awards Symposium are enough to change the destiny of this country in its entirety; politics, economy, socio-cultural and all. There are people who will be justified if they don’t care what happens to Nigeria, they will not be breaking any... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Nedu of Wazobia FM weds Uzoamaka Ohiri (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Ani Chinedu Emmanuel of Wazobia FM got married to his sweetheart, Uzoamaka Ohiri, on Thursday April 4 at the Ikoyi Registry, Lagos. We gather that the church wedding between Nedu, as he is popularly called, and Uzoamaka will hold on May 4. See more photos below: [Photos: H/T to LIB]

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April 10, 2013

Big boy: Man proposes to girlfriend with Range Rover jeep (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido For guys who don’t know how to propose to their girlfriends you surely have a lot to learn from the guy in the photo above who, yesterday, asked his girlfriend to marry him with, of-course, and engagement ring and, wait for it… a Range Rover jeep. Reports say the individual in question... Read More

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April 9, 2013

Girl gone rouge! Thandie Newton takes on a RAUNCHY sex scene in new TV show (PHOTOS)

She’s more known for taking on big dramatic roles than pursuing gritty parts. But Thandie Newton has somewhat revamped her image with her latest TV show Rogue – in which she is seen enjoying an incredibly raunchy sex scene with her male co-star. The scene shows mother-of-two Thandie gasping in ecstasy as her partner grasps... Read More

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April 9, 2013

Marc Jacobs at 50: SEE How he transformed from overweight geek to fashion’s hottest designer (PHOTOS)

Marc Jacobs has never looked better than he did this weekend as he celebrated his 50th birthday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fashion designer, whose birthday is on Tuesday, flaunted his toned and tattooed body as he frolicked on the beach with his equally buff porn star boyfriend Harry Louis, who proudly posted a picture of his... Read More

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April 9, 2013

She’s a winner: Adele shines in oozing retro style as she graces the cover of Elle (LOOK)

She may sing some of the most well-known songs in the world but Adele is notoriously shy when it comes to her private life. However the musical sensation has opened up as she appears on the cover of Elle US magazine, to head up their annual Women in Music edition. Channeling the Sixties siren style she has... Read More

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April 9, 2013

We LOVE! Rihanna slips into plunging white jacket and tiny shorts after brilliant concert performance (LOOK)

She attracted a plethora of stars to her Los Angeles gig on Monday night. But not to be outshone, Rihanna ensured she stayed in the limelight with a flesh-revealing outfit following her performance. The 25-year-old singer slipped into a white tuxedo jacket and tiny shorts, teamed with trainers and Chanel jewellery. Fierce: Rihanna snarled for... Read More

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April 9, 2013

Let’s talk about the woman caught in adultery

by Joy Ehonwa This is the first truth that set this woman free as she left God’s presence. Even though men condemned her, God did not. To be condemned is to be found guilty- unfit for use. John 8:1-11 tells the story of a woman who was caught in bed with her lover. The Law... Read More

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April 9, 2013

SEE Kate Henshaw, Rotimi Amaechi, Segun Arinze, AY, more at Julius Agwu’s 40th birthday event (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Comedian, Julius Agwu celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday at the Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos. He also used the occasion to launch his book, Jokes Apart. The event was attended by Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Sahara Energy managing director, Tonye Cole, several celebrities, comedians and well wishers. We wish... Read More

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April 9, 2013

Detained Leadership Newspapers staff released unconditionally

by Isi Esene There are reports that the Leadership Newspapers staff, Tony Amoekedo and correspondent, Chibuzo Ukaibe held by security agents have been released unconditionally. The arrest has been a source of agitation among observers saying their arrest takes the country back to the days of the military where the freedom of press is stifled... Read More

April 9, 2013

Reginald Ebere: What they didn’t tell me about Asaba movies – and why we need to go there

by Reginald Ebere What someone did not tell me however was that Asaba had also become home to semi-prostitutes, parading themselves as artistes and an accompanying band of young, very young pimps who ran production shifts and sold sex for pennies to immoral libidinous directors and producers. The first time I shot a movie In... Read More

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April 9, 2013

Opinion: Why we need to re-imagine our women in music and film

by Saratu Abiola The lack of nuance in the representation of women is a reflection of Nigerian society’s inclination towards shame and condemnation in its moral policing. On the surface, sexism in much of popular hip-hop culture has influenced Nigerian youth culture today, and has redefined the images of Nigerian women in film and music.... Read More

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April 9, 2013

Opinion: Have you heard about the “Internet of Everything?”

by Lucas Togan What is IP? IP is an acronym for Internet Protocol. It is the language of the internet. Look at this way – if the Internet was a planet and you landed there on, you will need an identity (IP address) to be able to communicate in the local language (IP). I recently... Read More

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April 9, 2013

7 lifestyle decisions that will reduce your risk of getting cancer

There are simple steps set out by the American Heart Association to help your health. These seven steps can not only reduce your risk of heart disease, but can also reduce your risk of cancer by an astonishing 51%. 1. Get Active – Almost 70% of Americans do not get the required amount of exercise... Read More

April 9, 2013

Fish oil: The miracle immune system booster

We are often cautioned about fatty foods and all the many different oils that are harmful to our bodies when consumed in excess, or at all. There are, however, a small group of oils that are actually good for us and are actually helpful to our bodies and our general health. Fish oil is one... Read More

April 9, 2013

Scandal: Michael Clarke Duncan’s family accuse Omarosa of changing his will to take ‘everything’

According to TMZ, the family of the late Michael Clarke Duncan‘s wants authorities to investigate his former girlfriend, Omarosa Manigault. The family seems to think that Omarosa tricked Michael into changing his will just a few months before his death. According to TMZ, the will leaves nearly everything to her. Judy Duncan, the sister of Mr.... Read More

April 9, 2013

Love at first bite: 11 foods that will enhance your sex life naturally

by Laura Klein Can eating specific foods get that mojo going? I’m a skeptic about this theory, but curiosity got the best of me so I decided to investigate. Because hey, I’ll admit, there are times we could all use some inspiration to get in the mood and get it on. And yes sometimes eating... Read More

Kukere export: Iyanya kicks-off North American tour with Emma Nyra (WATCH)

Just sad: Girl, 17, dies following suicide attempt after alleged gang-rape by 4 boys (PICTURED)

Tragedy: Wife of police officer killed by 4-year-old nephew with husband’s gun (PICTURED)

HORROR: Pregnant woman allegedly burned alive by husband

Job alert: We have the missing boot – we are looking for Cinderella

Transsexual porn downloaded from IP address in Vatican City

Are you the ultimate middleman? You are what we need

Rotimi Amaechi: I am an errand boy on a mission

“Rumours by meddlesome interlopers & political jobbers with no fixed address”: PDP denies Anenih, Tukur rift

“He has spoilt my name and reputation” – Man, 35, seeks justice for wife who was raped by ‘okada’ rider

Following a stellar performance: NFF slashes Stephen Keshi’s salary, cuts Super Eagles bonus

“It wasn’t MEND, disgruntled ex-militants did it” – Governor Dickson as 10 bodies of dead policemen recovered

Bad news: Power generation drops by 1,074MW

Japheth Omojuwa: #TFASymposium thoughts – Our common debt and Nigeria (Y! FrontPage)

Nedu of Wazobia FM weds Uzoamaka Ohiri (PHOTOS)

Big boy: Man proposes to girlfriend with Range Rover jeep (PHOTO)

Girl gone rouge! Thandie Newton takes on a RAUNCHY sex scene in new TV show (PHOTOS)

Marc Jacobs at 50: SEE How he transformed from overweight geek to fashion’s hottest designer (PHOTOS)

She’s a winner: Adele shines in oozing retro style as she graces the cover of Elle (LOOK)

We LOVE! Rihanna slips into plunging white jacket and tiny shorts after brilliant concert performance (LOOK)

Let’s talk about the woman caught in adultery

SEE Kate Henshaw, Rotimi Amaechi, Segun Arinze, AY, more at Julius Agwu’s 40th birthday event (PHOTOS)

Detained Leadership Newspapers staff released unconditionally

Reginald Ebere: What they didn’t tell me about Asaba movies – and why we need to go there

Opinion: Why we need to re-imagine our women in music and film

Opinion: Have you heard about the “Internet of Everything?”

7 lifestyle decisions that will reduce your risk of getting cancer

Fish oil: The miracle immune system booster

Scandal: Michael Clarke Duncan’s family accuse Omarosa of changing his will to take ‘everything’

Love at first bite: 11 foods that will enhance your sex life naturally

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