A midwife who opened Britain’s only clinic for victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) has spoken in harrowing detail about the horrors inflicted upon her young patients. Comfort Momoh, 50, originally from Nigeria, opened the African Well Women’s Clinic at London’s St Thomas’ Hospital in 1997, and treats up to 350 women for ‘reversal procedures’... Read More
by Isi Esene A 53-year-old woman, Giwa Ayoka Sikira has been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja today with cocaine found ‘neatly hidden’ in her hair. Officials of the agency say the woman was on her way to Pakistan when the substance was discovered.... Read More
by Wole Olabanji The reality however is that giving every region its own quota of amnesty only assures one thing, an endless and increasingly more vicious cycle of uprisings. The calls for granting amnesty to members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect have been sounding for a while now and has been largely ignored but... Read More
by Isi Esene Adam Roberts, an Illinois man suspected of burglary related thefts was charged on Friday by the police but law enforcement agents are looking for more victims of the odd tattoo-faced man. The question really is: Who draws such recognisable tattoo on his face he’s going to make a profession out of being... Read More
It might look like a scene from horror movie Carrie. But this is the moment Kim Kardashian gets a BLOOD facial on Sunday’s episode of her reality show Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. Not for the faint of heart: Kim Kardashian treats herself to a blood facial on the latest episode of her show Kourtney... Read More
by Isi Esene There are reports that music producer D’Tunes has parted ways with the Kukere master, Iyanya. D’Tunes, also known as Adesanya Doyinsola decided it was time to leave after making hit songs for Iyanya’s record label for about years. The talented music producer put his magic touch in Iyanya’s hit ‘Kukere’ and other... Read More
Dr. Jimade Ola-Solomon Acne is the most common skin disease and affects more than 80% of people, and it is usually worst between 11 and 18 years, although some people have some acne into their 20s or later. Most people are concerned about how they look, and teenagers especially worry about how others see them.... Read More
by Mark Amaza Shekau has expressed confidence in gaining victory in the ‘divine war’ he is leading; hence, there is absolutely no need to concede defeat by accepting amnesty or acceding to a ceasefire agreement. A few weeks ago, a masked person claiming to be the second-in-command of the Boko Haram terrorist sect addressed a... Read More
For about four years now, the JTF have occupied the streets of Maiduguri without yielding desired results. Let’s look at other options as only a fool will repeat same tactic and expect to get a different result. For the first time since he was elected President in 2011, President Jonathan visited Maiduguri and Yobe states, the epicenter of Boko... Read More
Justin Timberlake apparently took a shot at Kanye West during his “SNL” performance on Saturday. Here, he performs during the BRIT Awards in February. (Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, file) Justin Timberlake may have served up the smoothest diss ever to Kanye West during his “Saturday Night Live” performance. Last month during a show in London,West went on... Read More
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by Chi Ibe The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA was a success and the after party was the great. Jugding from these hilarious photos, everyone had a jolly time. (Photo: H/T to Laila’s Blog)
by Dr. Jimade Ola-Solomon All women have some vaginal discharge, discharge is a term given to semi-fluids contained within or expelled from the vagina. They may be of various colors, (whitish, yellowish or greenish). Persistent vaginal discharge is usually abnormal and may be due to sexually transmitted infections, they are usually very un-pleasant and worrisome.... Read More
The Nigerian Football federation says lesbians have not been banned from playing in the West Africa country. It had been reported that football’s world governing body Fifa had written to the NFF, seeking clarification over the situation. NFF spokesman Ademola Olajire told BBC Sport: “Unfortunately, a section of the media has blown petty speculation out... Read More
by Dr. Jimade Ola-Solomon The brain needs to be challenged to keep neurological pathways open. Learn a new language, read or give out information.Your brain can accomplish anything you set your mind to do, it starts up there, use it. If you aim to be lively and vibrant irrespective of your current age, here are... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Islamic extremist group, Ansaru has released a video online showing the alleged bodies of some of the seven hostages kidnapped in Bauchi state. The images in a video released on YouTube match with the still images released by the group earlier when they claimed the killings, the Associated Press reported. The video captioned in... Read More
by Isi Esene The Lagos State government has warned residents living in flood-prone areas in the state to prepare for massive flooding this year. The state commissioner for environment, Tunji Bello gave this warning yesterday saying heavier rains and thunderstorms have been predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). He mentioned Lagos residents living around... Read More
by Aderonke Adebanjo I began to think about the way to a woman’s heart. How come there isn’t a “the way to a woman’s heart is…” saying? Had you ever thought of that? So I began to ask myself what a guy would have to do to get to my heart. I had a random thought today.... Read More
by Art Markman Should you really continue to pour effort into situations, even when they seem hopeless? Should you stay in a relationship, just because it has gone on for a long time? Should you hold onto your job, just because of the amount of time you have been in it already? A few weeks ago,... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Here is Stella Damasus’ video for the song ‘Love me quick’. This song is the soundtrack for the movie “Unspoken” produced by Stella Damasus and Daniel Ademinokan. The movie was directed by Daniel Ademinokan. This is an Index Two Studios production. Watch it here:
by Charlotte Green Knowing that you can trust this person to keep the things that happen between you private, and that you are not in danger of finding nude pictures on the internet against your will 1. Flattering lighting. Not that everyone needs to be seen with vaseline over the lens, or surrounded at all... Read More
by Charles Novia The invitation cards for the first Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards were as much in demand as one would wish for an oil block from President Jonathan. And if getting an oil block is so easy in Nigeria, then it means those of us who received the beautiful and well-packaged jewel- encrusted... Read More
by Laurie Goodstein and Daniel J. Wakin Before Wednesday, when they stopped giving interviews, the cardinals frequently cited attributes the church now needs: a compelling communicator who wins souls through both his words and his holy bearing, and a fearless sheriff who can tackle the disarray and scandal in the Vatican. ROME — No candidate... Read More
by Linda Melone 1. Improve your posture when you look in the mirror each morning. Orthopedic surgeon Michael Shepard of the Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif., recommends that you do scapular squeezes when you stand in front of the mirror at the start of each day. Here’s how: Retract your shoulders into a good posture... Read More
from Forbes The last few hours of the work day can have a significant effect on your level of productivity the following day—so it’s important you have an end-of-day routine that sets you up for success the next morning. Evaluate your to-do list. Make sure you are where you need to be on these activities... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu After two failed attempts to remove the Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, the Peoples Democratic Party governors meet in Abuja today, in what is believed to be a third attempt as they deliberate on the issue of who leads the Nigeria Governors’ Forum after its... Read More
LAGOS—Fresh facts emerged yesterday, on the circumstances that led to the gun duel between a 13-man robbery gang and policemen from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and Area ‘G’ command, Ogba, weekend, with seven of the robbery suspects shot during the encounter, said to have died. Vanguard reliably gathered that the robbery suspects who were, 13 in... Read More
Chantal really, really loves rats. Chantal Banks is a grown woman with a family, and like many families, hers keeps pets. Except, in her case, the pets are rats, there are 19 of them and she appears to like them an awful lot. The April 3 episode of The Learning Channel’s “My Crazy Obsession” will explore Banks’ eccentric... Read More
by Mustapha Rabiu That a thing is successful merely means that it is; a millionaire is successful in being a millionaire and a donkey in being a donkey. Any live man has succeeded in living; any dead man may have succeeded in committing suicide. Excerpted from All things Considered by G. K. Chesterton, from an edition... Read More