While most chefs work hard to make sure no dirt winds up in their food, at French restaurant Ne Quittez Pas, in Tokyo, Japan, dirt is actually used as a key ingredient. Mind you, this isn’t just any kind of dirt. It’s a special black soil from Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture, that’s actually been tested for safety, but... Read More
John Cornelius will be ordained a Roman Catholic priest this weekend — and with the blessing of his wife they’re giving up their sex life. Cornelius, a father of three, will become the first married Roman Catholic priest in New York — and Sharyl, his wife of 33-years, has agreed to the whole celibacy thing.... Read More
India’s radical Hindu nationalist party governing Mumbai has handed out kitchen knives and chili powder to women following a gang rape in the capital New Delhi that ignited a national debate on the best way to tackle sex crimes. The Shiv Sena party, an ally of the main opposition BJP, said it had handed out... Read More
A couple whose saucy emails went viral on Twitter have both resigned from their jobs in humiliation. Receptionist Melanie Anderson wrote a string of graphic emails to her partner Eric Knisz about their love-life – and then accidentally forwarded them to all her workmates. The emails, which went to 89 members of staff of the... Read More
It was a commercial failure and a critical laughing stock. But if Halle Berry got one good thing out of starring in Catwoman, it was a newfound appreciation for leather trousers. And the actress was spotted wearing her latest fashion staple once again as she picked up her daughter Nahla from school in Los Angeles... Read More
Families of those sentenced tried to storm jail in Port Said to free prisoners More than 200 people were also injured, state television reported Violence broke out during match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly last February The riot in Port Said was the worst football-related violence in 15 years Another 52 defendants are due to be... Read More
They have been dating for four months now but Paris Hilton is obviously still keen to impress her toyboy lover as she dressed up to the nines for a long-haul flight to Barcelona. Forget the comfortable shoes or snug jumper the 31-year-old heiress opted for fishnet tights, a plunging black dress and shades as she... Read More
by Isi Esene A Toyota Sienna bus this afternoon skidded off the Third Mainland Bridge and plunged into the Lagos Lagoon. Reports say the lone occupant of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and was immediately taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja by men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The... Read More
by Akan Ido Following the conviction of Henry Okah in South Africa, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has released a statement threatening to carry out attacks capable of causing disastrous consequence. In a statement signed by ‘Comrade Azizi’, the group which had Okah as its former leader threatened renewed hostilities... Read More
Former State Director of the NDLEA in Borno state, Mr Hatsiwa Bwala has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in his home town in Ngwa ward in Hawul LGA of the state, Adamawa. The incident which took place around 2pm on Friday has left many people in apprehension, as they have never seen such since... Read More
He was rejected by the state that raised him. Orphan Riliwanu Balogan was dumped on the doorstep of Southwark Council social services in 1998 by a “dubiously-named” aunt who disappeared into the ether leaving him a cultural nomad with no roots. At the tender of age of eight, he became a ward of the state, left at... Read More
by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Lepa Shandy, also known as Folashade Omoniyi Adewale, has reportedly been delivered of a baby girl. This is her second child with husband, Adedayo David Adewale. This birth is coming not long after other celebrity births. Bisi Ibidapo-Obe, Mercy Johnson, Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye and former label mate, May D recently... Read More
Tess and Chris Giddings knew when they started a family they would be making an inevitable contribution to multicultural Britain. What they didn’t expect was that they’d start their own melting pot. For the children produced by the blue-eyed blonde and her black-skinned husband cover just about every spectrum of the inter-racial rainbow. Melting pot:... Read More
by Subomi Plumptre Do we understand that people have the right to choose what they want to do, not what we expect them to do particularly when they are not under our authority? I have followed the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) movement for some time now. I am concerned that this group is... Read More
From the smile on her face, it’s clear Hilary Swank was feeling pretty pleased with herself. And it’s easy to see why. The Million Dollar Baby star rarely disappoints when it comes to fashion and on Thursday night she was just oozing glamour from head to toe. C’est si bon! Hilary Swank radiated warmth and... Read More
by Pete Odera The simple reason is: You are more willing to read this online than to go out and vote. I can’t believe that an overqualified Jimnah Mbaru was defeated at the nomination stage for Governor of Nairobi! I can’t believe that the best TNA representative for Senator emerged as Mike Mbuvi alias Sonko.... Read More
by Ebitebe Akpoemi He cuts a pitiable picture if he rubbishes a nationally and globally hailed amnesty programme on the basis of a President’s exaltation of due process and protection of the country’s wealth from the greedy palate of one person. “We have always said what we have on (the) ground (the Presidential Amnesty Programme)... Read More
Since dating Kanye West she has stepped out in an array of unusual fashion choices. But Kim Kardashian’s latest outfit may well be her most outrageous yet. The pregnant reality star stepped out in a giant bird-inspired white feathered ball gown as she went shopping with her beau in Paris on Friday. Ruffling feathers: Pregnant... Read More
There is no rule that says you must have the same number of grooms as bridesmaids. In the alternative have a back up maid of honour or bridesmaid. I’ve seen quite a number of brides getting all ‘wrinkled up’ when dealing with their bridesmaids. Putting your bridal party together takes as much toll on you... Read More
A vehicle has skidded off the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge and plunged into the lagoon. The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, while confirming the incident to PREMIUM TIMES, stated that the accident happened at the Adekunle junction of the bridge. “A private vehicle fell into the water. Rescue people have sighted the vehicle and are... Read More
A 500-level student of Federal University of Technology, Minna, Godwin Lawani Idoko, has appeared before a Minna Chief Magistrate Court, for allegedly beheading his girlfriend, Ramatu Isa, on January 1, 2013, for refusing him sex. According to the charge sheet read by Chief Magistrate Moh’d Gimba Gabi, the accused was said to have committed culpable... Read More
by Chi Ibe Sodiq Akeem,16, Adeniyi Clement,14 and Rilwan Aina, 14, were arrested yesterday January 25 in Apeti area of Agbara, Ogun State for cultism. The Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement said that the command’s anti-crime team led by the Divisional Police Officer Ayo Sonubi was just in time to stop... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu “I am single but not searching. My mother is working on that. She is going to get me a husband from the village.” These straight forward words from female rap artiste, Eva Alordiah, show there are other priorities for her at the moment. “My major priority is to be focused on necessary... Read More
by Nasir El-Rufai Such false messiahs are easy to identify – usually they have had no proper education, no profession, no national exposure beyond their narrow provincial circle and no track record of performance in public service. In the light of the historic challenges that have been become part of our polity, is it easy... Read More
by Dele Momodu From one crisis to another, we trudged on and foolishly imagined that each one brought us closer to our destination and liberation. Little did we envisage that the end was nowhere in sight and that in reality we were going to sink deeper and deeper into the mire. Fellow Nigerians, as I... Read More
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by Chi Ibe Two women, Patience Kayode, 62, and Ogochukwu Ikenne, 54, were arrested and quizzed by the Kaduna State policemen for allegedly buying and selling a day old baby girl for N150,000. According to reports, Ikenne, a teacher left her country home in Delta State to buy the baby in Samaru, Zaria for her son who... Read More
by Chi Ibe Five human heads were found in home of a community leader in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State yesterday January 25. Security men made up of soldiers and policemen from Abuja who were on investigation discovered the human heads in the ceiling after a search of the premises at about 10.30... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu As part of ongoing merger negotiations former head of state and Congress for Progressive Change presidential candidate in the 2011 election, Mohammadu Buhari may drop his presidential ambition for 2015. Congress for Progressive Change and the Action Congress of Nigeria undergoing a merger procedures, had not begun full discussions, but there was an... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Media personality turned relationship guru, Toke Makinwa has some tips for the boys this week. Last week she enlightened women on how to identify when they’re being played by men and when to spot if they are a ‘side chic.’ This week she speaks to the men about the five signs to know ‘she’s... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu A luxury home in Lekki Lagos was recently identified as belonging to shamed former Delta State governor, James Ibori. Despite convicted in April 2012 and sentenced to a13-year jail term for corruption and money laundering, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC continues to find more evidence against the politician. On Friday said it... Read More