Report: China claims Coca-Cola was spying in the country

China is reportedly investigating Coca-Cola for allegedly collecting information that could pose a national security threat to the communist country, according to the Financial Times. The investigation began when an official from a Chinese mapping agency alleged that Coca-Cola employees were “illegally obtaining classified information” with handheld GPS devices in the rural province of Yunnan, FT... Read More

China Coca Cola, China Coca Cola Case, China Coca Cola Espionage, China Coca Cola Gps, China Coca Cola Investigation, China Coca Cola Mapping, Video, World News

March 15, 2013

WATCH: The horrifying moment a dog mauls young girl on the street (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

A pit bull sprinted across a Bronx street and attacked a young girl on Sunday, as shown in horrifying surveillance video, CBS New York reported. The footage shows the girl, said to be 4 or 6, being thrashed about like a chew toy before good samaritans converge on the animal to pull it off. Eduardo Candelier... Read More

Bronx, Dog Attacks, Dogbites.Org, Girl Bitten, Girl Mauled, Good Samaritans, New York City, New York News, Peter Vallone, Pit Bull, Pit Bull Attack, Pit Bull Attack Video, Pit Bull Attacks, Pit Bulls

March 15, 2013

Pope Francis’ controversial past: Bergoglio accused of involvement in 1976 kidnappings (DETAILS)

The election of Pope Francis, previously Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has resurfaced a decades-old controversy surrounding the kidnappings of two Jesuit priests. Bergoglio was a high-ranking official in the Society of Jesus of Argentina when a military junta was installed in the South American country in 1976. According to the Los Angeles Times, priests Orlando Yorio... Read More

Francisco Jalics, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Jorge Mario Bergoglio Kidnapping, new pope, New Pope Francis, Orlando Yorio, Pope Francis, Pope Francis Kidnapping, Pope Francis Kidnapping Controversy, The Pope, Video, White Smoke, White Smoke Sistine Chapel, Who Is The New Pope, World News

March 15, 2013

Promise fulfilled: 2face and wife, Annie Idibia receive Toyota SUV gift from Governor Akpabio (SNAPSHOT)

by Idoreyin Sampson Even as the Akwa Ibom governor clarifies and defends his wedding gift of ONE Prado SUV Toyota gift to Africa’s leading artiste, 2face Idibia. According to the governor, the gift is for Annie Macaulay, a daughter of Akwa Ibom State as appreciation for standing by her husband through thick and thin. [READ:... Read More

March 15, 2013

“Ignore enemies of progress, it’s ONE Prado”: Governor Akpabio clarifies (and defends) wedding gift to 2face

Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has defended his controversial wedding gifts to musician, 2face Idibia. In a statement by his commissioner for information, Aniekan Umana, on Wednesday, Chief. Akpabio denied donating two cars for the couple or sponsoring 29 wedding guests to Dubai for the couple’s white wedding. Rather he says yes, he... Read More

March 15, 2013

Victor Sanchez Aghahowa: The worst day of my life (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Remember the Gbagada meeting I mentioned I was going to? I got a deal worth mid six figures. I was homeless when I wrote those words above. Squatting in the type of neighbourhood that necessitated the invention of the word ‘squalid’ and yet two days later, I moved into my first mini-flat. I just hit 30. I... Read More

experience, life, pain, Success, Victor Sanchez Aghahowa

March 15, 2013

Lai Labode: Letter to Nigerian youth – A new time is coming (Y! Politico)

Now is the time to lift ours country from the depth of cynicism, mediocrity and despair. It is time to close the doors of shame, want and smallness of thoughts. Dear Nigerian Youth, I hope this letter meets you well. There is one very powerful fact that many of us don’t seem to give much... Read More

Adenuga, Bella Ndubusi, Dangote, Lai Labode, nigeria, otedola, PDP, Sam Amadi, Y! Politico, youth

March 15, 2013

12-year-old girl hands out $20,000 to her classmates

An unidentified 12-year old girl went to her Taylor Michigan grade school, and started handing out money to her fellow classmates. Reports state she was spotted doling out stacks of $100 bills to her friends. Some were given as much as $500. The money was immediately confiscated by the school’s principal after word had gotten... Read More

Mary Sclabassi, Taylor Michigan, Teresa D. Winnie

March 15, 2013

#ABetterYou: What happens to you when you hurt others

From HealthyBlackWoman They also found that people who are ignored online, such as on Facebook, felt just the same as they would if it were person to person contact. People sometimes find themselves in a situation where they don’t quite fit in, and they are cast aside by others that do. It hurts that person’s... Read More

computer game, Cyberball, facebook, relationship, research

March 15, 2013

President Obama invites first black Miss Israel to dinner (PICTURED)

President Obama’s team made sure that when the president arrives at a gala dinner hosted by Israel’s President Shimon Peres, the first black Ms. Israel, Yityish Aynaw, would be in attendance. Aynaw, who is of Ethiopian origin, is the first black woman to win the Israeli pageant. Aynaw, who won the pageant last month, and emigrated to... Read More

barack obama, israel, Shimon Peres, Yityish Aynaw

March 15, 2013

Unzipped! Nicki Minaj like you’ve never seen her before (LOOK)

Nicki Minaj is on a mission to be “taken more seriously” when it comes to her style. Thank goodness! And she’s debuting her new toned-down look in a big way–on the cover of ELLE. The rapper poses sans her signature pink wig and ridiculous costumes for ELLE’s April 2013 issue. The cover line promises “The... Read More

Black Voices News, Bv-Fashion-Beauty, elle, Elle Cover, Nicki Minaj, Nicki Minaj American Idol, Nicki Minaj Elle, Nicki Minaj Elle Cover, Nicki Minaj Style

March 15, 2013

5 things you need to fight off fatigue, exhaustion

by Jeanne Ricks This improved rest will help the body to recharge your batteries so you can feel more energetic each morning. Twenty-percent of Americans claim to have fatigue intense enough to interfere with their having a normal life. Eighty-percent of American women will suffer from Adrenal Fatigue. And, 50 percent of adults who seek medical... Read More

fatigue, folic acid, rest, stress, vitamins

March 15, 2013

New drugs claiming to extend life span up to 150 years to be released by GlaxoSmithKline soon (DETAILS)

There may not be a magic potion to make you immortal; however, there may be some drugs that can keep you alive for up to 150 years. According to research conducted by Prof. David Sinclair of Univ. of New South Wales Medicine, a single anti-aging enzyme in the body can be targeted to possibly prevent age-related... Read More

Alzheimer’s disease, David Sinclair, Drug, life

March 15, 2013

‘My Oga at the top’ remix: We’d have wanted you to Azonto to this, but… (WATCH)

by Isi Esene If you think you’ve seen all is there to see on the embarrassing outing of Obafaiye Shem, the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Channels Television morning programme recently, then think again. [READ: This is just unbelievable: See how the Civil Defence commandant embarrassed himself... Read More

azonto, ChannelsTV, DJ Ziggy, My Oga at the top, NSCDC, Obafaiye Shema, Remix

March 15, 2013

Christian groups defend mum who beat her son after she found him in a homosexual act with a relative

A Texas woman opened the door of her 15 year-old son’s bedroom and had a tremendous shock. She found him engaged in oral sex with her 18 year-old cousin. She immediately began whipping her son with an electrical cord. Erica Moore of Forest Hill, a suburb of Fort Worth, now faces assault charges because of... Read More

Church, cousin, Erica Moore, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, gay, Texas

March 15, 2013

Photo of the Day: My oga started at the bottom, now he’s at the top #MyOgaAtTheTop

by Rachel Ogbu TV flop by Lagos State Commandant of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), Obafaiye Shem has become an internet meme. The above photo is one of them. [READ: This is just unbelievable: See how the Civil Defence commandant embarrassed himself on live TV (WATCH, TRANSCRIPT)] [READ: “My oga, who art at... Read More

#myogaatthetop, Lagos State Commandant of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp, photo of the day

March 15, 2013

Pension fund fraud: NLC plans protest over stolen billions

by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria Labour Congress has picked April 10 to hold a protest march on the Presidential Villa and all state Government Houses over the embezzlement of billions meant for pensioners in the country. On Thursday, President of the NLC, Abdulwahed Omar, and the acting General Secretary of the Congress, Chris Uyot, said in the... Read More

crisis in the Pension Industry, Nigeria Labour Congress, pensioners

March 15, 2013

Mother and 11-year-old arrested after he gang raped his 6-year-old sister with his 7-year-old cousin (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu An 11-year-old boy and his 7-year-old cousin reportedly raped his sister aged six. Describing the incident that happened on March 6, the girl told Department of Human Services that the boys “put their things in her and it hurt,” according to a police report obtained by Dreamin’ Demon. She said she reported... Read More

11-Year-Old Rapes Sister, Boy Rapes 6-Year-Old Sister, Boy Rapes Sister, Crime News, Maria Marquez, Maria Marquez Child Abuse, Maria Marquez Rape, Oklahoma Crime

March 15, 2013

9 fashion items you need to stop buying NOW

by Christina Anderson We are all guilty of falling into a clothing rut from time to time. Even those of us with the best of intentions get stuck wearing our “uniform” day in and day out. But while you may look great in said uniform, there’s no reason to keep buying the pieces that are... Read More

: Buying Clothes, Clothes Shopping, Clothes You Don't Need, Clothing Rut, Fashion Rut, Shopping For Clothes, Spring Cleaning, Style News, Style Rut, The Fashion Page, Wardrobe Staples

March 15, 2013

Femke becomes Funke: The big question on everyone’s mind

by Femke van Zeijl Some of my single Nigerian girlfriends seem obsessed with matrimony. With every new boyfriend, with every date, the main question on their minds is ‘marriage material or not?’ ‘Don’t stay alone o. It’s not good to be on your own,’ said my 80-year-plus Yoruba landlady. She came to talk to me... Read More

femke, funke, Marriage, Nigerian, woman

March 15, 2013

NLC alarmed by decision to pardon Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, says FG sending the wrong message

by Rachel Ogbu The Federal Government is receiving more backlashing following its decision to grant a state pardon to former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyesiegha, and a former Managing Director, Bank of the North, Shettima Bulama. Most recently the criticism has come from the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. On Thursday, the NLC urged the Federal Government to withdraw... Read More

Dipreye Alamieyeseigha, National Council of State, nigerian labour congress, Peoples Democratic Party, state pardon

March 15, 2013

Heartbreaking: Mother of 6-month-old who was shot 5 times identifies the baby’s body (PICTURED)

Twenty-year-old Judy Watkins visited the Cook County medical examiner’s office on Wednesday to identify the body of her six-month-old daughter Jonylah Watkins, who was shot five times on Monday in the care of her father, 29-year-old Jonathan Watkins. Jonathan is currently at a local hospital recovering from several gunshot wounds he endured during the incident... Read More

Corey Brooks, Hudy Watkins, Jonylah Watkins

March 15, 2013

Xi Jinping is the new President of China

by Rachel Ogbu Xi Jinping is set to be leader of China for 10 years, his new position as President ends the leadership transition since November last year when he was appointed General Secretary of China’s Communist Party. At the National People’s Congress meeting in Beijing, Xi Jinping, 59 was declared the new leader of... Read More

China, President of China, Xi Jinping

March 15, 2013

“Agreement made in secret must be adhered to”: Babangida Aliyu sticks to claims President signed one term agreement

by Rachel Ogbu Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu recently held on to his claim that President Goodluck Jonathan’s plan to run for second term was against a signed agreement to do single-term. On a radio programme in Kaduna last month, Aliyu said President Jonathan had made the deal with some northern state governors before the 2011 presidential election... Read More

Babangida Aliyu, election 2015, Niger State Governor, President Goodluck Jonathan’s, run for second term

March 15, 2013

“Jonathan is not aware of any governor negotiating with Boko Haram” – Presidential advisor

by Rachel Ogbu Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak has said the Presidency knew nothing about an ongoing dialogue between members Boko Haram, and a delegation of the Northern State Governors’ Forum. In an interview on Thursday with Punch reporters, Gulak said nobody had informed or approached the Federal Government of any negotiation... Read More

Ahmed Gulak, dialogue with Boko Haram, Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters

March 15, 2013

“I’m starting over”: Dr Sid unfollows everybody on Twitter

by Chi Ibe Nigerian singer-songwriter Sidney Onoriode Esiri, known commonly as Dr SID has unfollowed everyone on Twitter including his Marvin Records label boss, Don Jazzy. No specific reason was given to this although he posted a comment saying he was starting over. He recently lost his father, famous veteran actor Jutus Esiri but that doesn’t explain his decision... Read More

Dr Sid, Jutus Esiri, Sidney Onoriode Esiri, twitter., unfollowed, veteran actor

March 14, 2013

It’s here: Samsung launches the world’s first 8-inch tablet (DETAILS)

by Idoreyin Sampson and Isi Esene The excitement which heralded the introduction of the Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 at the Samsung Africa Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa can only be described as contagious. The expectation could be felt throughout the venue and throughout the continent with everyone waiting for the launch of the world’s first... Read More

#africaforum, #SamsungAfricaForum, africa, Craige Fleischer, device, GALAXY Note 8.0, innovation, multimedia, nigeria, S Pen, Samsung, Samsung Africa Forum, south africa, technology

March 14, 2013

“Dara Ju” – Winning film at the Afrinolly Short Film Competition by Anthony Onah (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Here is Anthony Onah’s film; “Dara Ju” first prize winner in the movie category at the maiden edition of the Afrinolly Short Film Competition. The AFRINOLLY SHORT-FILM COMPETITION is a Unique, Innovative and Youth-focused Competition, with singular concentration on the next generation of African film makers. This Competition is designed to expand the conversations on issues... Read More

“Dara Ju”, Afrinolly Short Film Competition, Anthony Onah, Youth-focused Competition

March 14, 2013

Jaywon pays tribute to Goldie in new single – Remembered [LISTEN]

by Chi Ibe Kennis Music artiste; Jaywon pays tribute to his label mate, Goldie. This emotional track titled; ‘Remembered’ is produced by Black Jerzey. Click here to listen: Jaywon – Remembered {Tribute to Goldie}

Jaywon, Remembered, Tribute to Goldie}

March 14, 2013

Just senseless: Man killed because his hat was tilted to the wrong side – See Photo (of alleged killers)

Chicago man was killed because his hat was tilted to the wrong side, according to authorities who are investigating his death. Jose M. Garcia, 18, and Jose Rebollar-Verara, 24 say that they thought the tilt of Gabriel Gonzales’ hat indicated that he was a member of a rival gang, according to police. Gonzales was leaving the... Read More

Advocate Condell Medical Center, Chicago, Jose Garcia, Jose Rebollar-Verara

Report: China claims Coca-Cola was spying in the country

WATCH: The horrifying moment a dog mauls young girl on the street (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

Pope Francis’ controversial past: Bergoglio accused of involvement in 1976 kidnappings (DETAILS)

Promise fulfilled: 2face and wife, Annie Idibia receive Toyota SUV gift from Governor Akpabio (SNAPSHOT)

“Ignore enemies of progress, it’s ONE Prado”: Governor Akpabio clarifies (and defends) wedding gift to 2face

Victor Sanchez Aghahowa: The worst day of my life (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Lai Labode: Letter to Nigerian youth – A new time is coming (Y! Politico)

12-year-old girl hands out $20,000 to her classmates

#ABetterYou: What happens to you when you hurt others

President Obama invites first black Miss Israel to dinner (PICTURED)

Unzipped! Nicki Minaj like you’ve never seen her before (LOOK)

5 things you need to fight off fatigue, exhaustion

New drugs claiming to extend life span up to 150 years to be released by GlaxoSmithKline soon (DETAILS)

‘My Oga at the top’ remix: We’d have wanted you to Azonto to this, but… (WATCH)

Christian groups defend mum who beat her son after she found him in a homosexual act with a relative

Photo of the Day: My oga started at the bottom, now he’s at the top #MyOgaAtTheTop

Pension fund fraud: NLC plans protest over stolen billions

Mother and 11-year-old arrested after he gang raped his 6-year-old sister with his 7-year-old cousin (PICTURED)

9 fashion items you need to stop buying NOW

Femke becomes Funke: The big question on everyone’s mind

NLC alarmed by decision to pardon Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, says FG sending the wrong message

Heartbreaking: Mother of 6-month-old who was shot 5 times identifies the baby’s body (PICTURED)

Xi Jinping is the new President of China

“Agreement made in secret must be adhered to”: Babangida Aliyu sticks to claims President signed one term agreement

“Jonathan is not aware of any governor negotiating with Boko Haram” – Presidential advisor

“I’m starting over”: Dr Sid unfollows everybody on Twitter

It’s here: Samsung launches the world’s first 8-inch tablet (DETAILS)

“Dara Ju” – Winning film at the Afrinolly Short Film Competition by Anthony Onah (WATCH)

Jaywon pays tribute to Goldie in new single – Remembered [LISTEN]

Just senseless: Man killed because his hat was tilted to the wrong side – See Photo (of alleged killers)

YNaija

Join the Newsletter