by Chi Ibe Tiwa Savage on set of her new video for the single, ‘Without My Heart’ featuring Don Jazzy. The video was shot in Cape Town, South Africa by music video director, Mark Hofmeyr and premieres this weekend. [Photos: H/T to LIB]
by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent When you are an elected officer, representing a people, as a politician, every word you speak in the English Language should be able to travel into the understanding of the populace so they can assess whether you are speaking for them or against them. Language should be understood. When you are an... Read More
Hugo Chávez’s body will be embalmed and put on display in a glass casket for eternity at a military museum after a big state funeral on Friday, the like of which South America has not seen since the death of Argentina’s Eva Perón, before the country braces itself for a tumultuous election campaign. “It has... Read More
by Bola Ahmed Tinubu I stand before you today not as the national leader of the ACN or a member of the APC. I’m not here as Asiwaju, a former Senator, or a former Governor. Today, I rest these titles. Thus, I stand before you simply as Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a Nigerian, who has dedicated... Read More
by Jaimie Dalessio The right clothes can make you feel better about yourself, even smarter, but the wrong clothes can — in some cases — make you feel pain and even make you sick. Read on for some ways your clothes might be hurting you. Skinny Jeans, Tight Pants and Digestive Issues Tight clothing that pushes into the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Comedian Ali Baba is marking this year’s International Women’s Day on his Twitter page with tweets and symbolic photos that highlights his opinion on the issue. From politicians; Dora Akunyili, Oby Ezekwesili to fashion designers; Deola Sagoe and Tiffany Amber not to forget Mama Put, Ali Baba pays tribute and salutes you all, take a look:... Read More
by John Cheese In general, humans kind of suck at helping each other. Most of the people reading this would find it about a hundred times easier to diagnose and fix a computer problem than to help a friend in crisis (if only you could just wipe people and reinstall their OS without the cops... Read More
by Debbie Gisonni There is something to be grateful for in every minute of every day, whether it’s the warm sun, a phone call from an old friend or just another day of living. Challenges in life — whether trivial or tragic, personal or global — are unavoidable. In a period of four years, I... Read More
by Bari Lieberman There’s a reason why you and your wife of 20 years don’t ravage each other anymore, and it isn’t for your lack of trying. According to a new study in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, women in a committed relationship report lower levels of sexual desire over time—a .02 percent decrease... Read More
by Maridel Reyes A new survey from adult product peddler AdamandEve.com reveals that 27 percent of Americans admit to masturbating once or twice a week. That number seems suspiciously low to us, especially since science has shown that being master of your domain can provide additional feel-great benefits. (Also because the people surveyed were browsing an adult... Read More
During his performance Thursday night at London’s 02 arena, Justin Bieber reportedly collapsed on stage because of some sort of breathing problems. The recent birthday boy went backstage, where he received oxygen for 20 minutes before bravely returning to finish the concert. After the show, Bieber was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment. But, as you can see from... Read More
from Harvard Business Review No matter what industry you work in, what role you fill, or how successful you are, chances are you’ve made a bad career decision. Here are two of the most common ones and how to avoid them: Taking the job for the money. Many people opt into high-paying, but ultimately dissatisfying, careers.... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Hopefully to tackle the menace of rape in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has proposed life imprisonment for persons found guilty of the crime. Presented by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the House proposed that the suspect will be liable jointly and severally to a minimum of 20 years imprisonment without an option and in situations... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Last week, we premiered the first two editions of Gidi Up, new web series from Ndani TV. This week, in Episode three, ‘Keeping Up Appearance,’ something ignites between Tokunbo and Eki, while Obi and Yvonne find it difficult to see how much they have in common; Folarin on the other hand, gets really desperate. ‘Gidi Up’ is a thrilling 8-part... Read More
A Richland, Wash. couple is still trying to make sense of what they say were the hurtful, discriminatory actions by their favorite florist. For nearly a decade, Robert Ingersoll and his partner, Curt Freed, had bought bouquets from local business Arlene’s Flower Shop, owned by Barronelle Stutzman, reports the Tri-City Herald. So it was Stutzman the men... Read More
A Texas woman faces assault charges after allegedly beating her teenage son with an electrical cord after catching him in “a homosexual act” with her male cousin. CBSDFW reports that Erica Moore of Forest Hill, Texas, began “whooping” her son with the cord after finding her 18-year-old cousin performing oral sex on him in a bedroom.... Read More
So I was 27, and divorced. Then I gave the whole think a rethink. The same kind I had before getting married but with better understanding now. For people who know a little of literature, this is a title of one of the famous writer, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s books. It fits so aptly now, because... Read More
by Femi Longe If we are to maximise the potential customer base in Nigeria, the services will not target just city-dwellers but should be capable of meeting the needs of those in the hinterlands who arguably have larger quality of life issues. One critical success factors for the technology revolution in Nigeria, which I wrote... Read More
by Yomi Kazeem Everywhere you look, sports is big business. The global appeal is clear to see when major events take center-stage and Nigeria is not left out of the frenzy. Behind the scenes, or sometimes as main actors in the show, these young Nigerians have set themselves, a class apart, from the rest and... Read More
After Rob Kardashian’s broken-hearted Twitter rant a few months ago in which he claimed ex Rita Ora cheated on him with 20 dudes, Rita has finally spoken out, and she’s got some interesting things to say. First off, it looks like though these two were involved, they were never exclusive, according to Rita. Rita tells an Australian magazine, Telegraph’s... Read More
by Toyin Akinosho Oil acreage ownership in Nigeria does not have ethnic colouration. What’s more important, sustaining production from oil and gas assets, whether or not awarded by the state, is determined by how much of a businessman you are. Ross Alabo-George’s essay titled Poverty And Deprivation: Why The North Is Poor, a recent contribution to the... Read More
by Idoreyin Sampson This year’s Samsung Africa Forum begins in Cape Town next week. The 4-day event which holds on March 13– 17 will showcase the latest innovations across all of the global corporate brand’s latest, innovative Smart products, as well as other exciting AV, IT, Mobile, Home Appliance and Digital Imaging developments. Samsung began... Read More
To his credit, petrol become cheaper than water, 80 litres at $2, how much is 80litres of fuel here? And we call ourselves one of the largest exporters. The death of Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, elicited different reactions. He died after long drawn battle with cancer. He came into power February 1999 and was President... Read More
by Isi Esene For those who took it upon themselves to discuss Beat FM On-air-personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru’s body shape on Twitter, they had a ready answer coming from the Ndani TV anchor who replied with the tweet below. Pls one of your worry points shld NOT be anyones shape, size, foundation garments etc. Worry... Read More
by Chi Ibe Former Governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani, was re-arraigned before a Federal High Court Lagos earlier today in connection with money laundering, News Agency of Nigeria reports. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had re-arraigned Nnamani, his former aide, Sunday Anyaogu, and seven companies which included Rainbownet (Nig) Ltd, Hillgate (Nig) Ltd, Cosmos FM,... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu In his defense… no, sorry we can’t back him here. Watch the shocking reply from the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), Obafaiye Shem. The question; What’s the website of the NSCDC? [READ: ‘My Oga at the top’ remix: We’d have wanted you to Azonto to this,... Read More
by Chi Ibe There has been a fire at the Alapere area of Ketu in Lagos destroying more than four houses, eye-witness reports claim. The fire which started on Thursday night at about 9pm began in a plank market located beside a canal on Demurin Street. It is still unclear how the fire started, neither is there... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has put an end to the debate on granting amnesty to members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram. He said categorically that by their style of operation, deserved no official pardon in the manner of Niger Delta militants. During an official visit to Yobe State, President Jonathan spoke at a Town... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Human error has been cited as a probable reason behind the Nigerian Navy Augusta helicopter crash, in Ogbia, Bayelsa State, on December 15, 2012 that killed Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa; a former National Security Adviser, Gen. Owoye Azazi, and three others. The Accident Investigation Board established by the Nigerian Air Force on... Read More