Barely 24 days to the end of the year, President Goodluck Jonathan is requesting a fresh N161.1bn to pay outstanding and future subsidy claims for the rest of 2012. The President said his government’s provision for subsidy payment in the year was underestimated. Jonathan’s request was contained in a 2012 Supplementary Appropriation Bill he sent... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu You know we’re just excited about any excuse to speak about our favourite Nigerian celev. Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji was spotted recently at a cocktail reception for the US Consul General in Nigeria, Jeffrey J. Hawkins. The event at the United States of America’s Embassy in Lagos had other dignitaries but everyone wanted to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The New Yorker recently released its top Africans of 2012 including soe of the most compelling individuals around the continent. From President of Malawi, Joyce Banda to the OccupyNugeria group and even PSquare. Alexis Okeowo lists some of Africa’s most fascinating people doing innovative, admirable, and sometimes destructive work: 1. Her name... Read More
by Akan Ido After allegedly going on Twitter to urge beautiful actress, Yvonne Nelson to cut her losses and move on, sexy actress, Tonto Dikeh as reportedly gone on to her Blackberry Messenger status to profess her love to artiste, Iyanya. Tonto reportedly put Iyanya’s picture on her BBM display with a caption: “Dere re... Read More
Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has said that corruption was being used as a unifying factor in Nigeria as it had eaten deep in all sections of the country with no restriction. Soyinka stated this yesterday while speaking at the Second Muazu Babangida Aliyu Annual National Literary Colloquium at Justice Legbo Kutigi Conference Centre, Minna.... Read More
by Akan Ido Aspiring singer, Tiwa Banks was on Monday assaulted by her Landlord’s son, identified as Tobi Obadina. Sources say the young woman was stabbed with a broken bottle after having a disagreement with Obadina. Banks, who resides at 20, Yusuf Street, Araromi Bus-stop, in Alimosho, was reportedly rushed to UETA hospital to receive... Read More
by Isi Esene Two policemen who were reportedly supposed to be on duty at the palace premises where Professor Mabel Kamene Okonjo, mother of the finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was kidnapped have been arrested and detained. In addition to the intensive search currently being undertaken to ascertain her whereabouts and bring the 82-year-old woman home... Read More
by Isi Esene Titilayo, wife of former military governor of the old Western Region, Brig-Gen Oluwole Rotimi (retd.), has been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan. She was reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening around 6:30pm right in front of her company, AOK Logistics Limited. Titilayo was said to be leaving the office when four unknown gunmen... Read More
‘It did wonders for my sex life’: Gwyneth Paltrow on how exercise put the spark back in her marriage
Gwyneth Paltrow’s sex life improved because of Tracy Anderson. The 40-year-old actress sought help from the celebrity fitness trainer after giving birth to son Moses in 2006, and credits her regime for putting the spark back in her and husband Chris Martin’s bedroom. Speaking about the fitness method, she told Redbookmagazine: ‘It did such wonders... Read More
She has modelled several sexy looks during her time in the spotlight. But Kim Kardashian’s latest photo shoot for French magazine Factice could be one of her most daring yet. The 32-year-old displays her world-famous curves in several boudoir-inspired ensembles. Racy in lace: Kim Kardashian displays her world-famous curves in several boudoir-inspired ensembles for French... Read More
In April this year, Emily Whitehead’s family had almost given up hope. The brave six-year-old had been fighting leukaemia for two years. But in February she had relapsed for a second time during intensive chemotherapy treatment. Doctors had exhausted all the traditional treatments as Emily could not remain in remission for long enough to attempt... Read More
Making people do a double take as she walked the red carpet, star of Zero Dark Thirty Jessica Chastain could not have looked less like the under the radar CIA agent she plays in the gritty war thriller. The Oscar nominated actress appeared to be flashing more of her body then she meant to as... Read More
Police in this staunchly conservative West Texas city are keeping close tabs on a young entrepreneur’s recently opened cleaning service that offers nude maids. Lubbock police Sgt. Jonathan Stewart said the owner of Fantasy Maid Service of Lubbock doesn’t have a permit to operate a sexually oriented business and officers are watching for any violation,... Read More
Outgoing Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Mr. Emmanuel Ayeni, has blamed the Federal Government and the Inspector-General of Police for the poor performance of the force. He described the current police reforms as cosmetic, saying they would not achieve the intended results. Ayeni, who spoke in Jos on Monday at his pulling out ceremony,... Read More
A punishment of any kind, be it imposed by the judiciary or a parent, should match the infraction. Punishment is intended to serve as a course correction, not entertainment. But one father embarrassed his step-daughter as a form of punishment, and now he’s headed to jail for it. Darnell Landrum is headed to lock-up for... Read More
A toddler born with a condition that meant her tongue wouldn’t stop growing can now smile for the first time, thanks to surgery. Baby Olivia Gillies nearly suffocated because her tongue suffered ‘accelerated growth’ – caused by Beckwiths Wiedemann Syndrome. The disorder left her unable to eat or talk and strangers asked if she was... Read More
Jada Pinkett Smith took to Facebook to address the deep rooted brainwashed nature of men and women, when it comes to relationships. Pinkett Smith who has never been one to mince words, told her readers about the warped image of love that most women and men try to live up to. Both men and women... Read More
A man was arrested in 1995 for killing his own daughter. Daron Duane Davis spent 11 years in prison, got out and was recently arrested again for killing his second daughter. In this case, the man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for parole. Sondaria Davis died before her first birthday after... Read More
Efforts by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arrest the former Kogi State governor, Abubakar Audu, on December 11, 2012, failed as the ex-governor had fled his 32 Suleiman Barau street, Aso Villa, Asokoro Abuja residence. The attempted arrest of the former governor who is being tried for fraudulently enriching himself... Read More
A jail nurse could find her punishment hard to swallow if she’s convicted on charges stemming from allegations she gave a prisoner oral sex. The Post Standard reports that Beth A. Ours, 37, of North Syracuse, was arrested Tuesday morning on a felony count of third-degree criminal sexual act. Ours’ alleged act was a crime... Read More
by Isi Esene At his age president Olusegun Obasanjo sure knows how to enjoy himself. The former president was his hilarious best when he thrilled voters, electoral officials and fellow observers with his Gangnam style dance step. Baba, as he is fondly called, led an ECOWAS team of observers to monitor the Ghana’s general election.... Read More
From Naturally Moi The key to success here is cutting back on the fat that you consume. The less fat that you eat, the less fat you’ll need to burn off later. There a plenty of cleanses and smoothie diets that people take to slim down, but scientists are saying that if you want to... Read More
by Bowatkin Black men are notorious for saying that they like women with a little meat on their bones. So, being five-foot five, 200 pounds can actually be a good thing for black women and a bad thing for everyone else. Hair: Have you ever heard a woman say that she can’t exercise because she... Read More
by Suzette Hinton An empowered person takes the time to get in touch with what he really feels and really needs. And he tells the other person. Being a recovered codependent– or shall I say, more mindful of my codependent triggers–I understand the importance of having a standard. No where is it more necessary than... Read More
by Akan Ido Creative Focus brings you its 2012 edition. It is a social enterprise powered by Urban Dice Designs, designed to showcase, promote and encourage start-up entrepreneurs. The platform spring board to budding entrepreneurs which will prove useful for networking. The programme, which is to take place at the Prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, seeks... Read More
Christmas is coming, and there’s no better way to stuff the stocking off that special someone. 3DEA, a pop-up 3D printing store in New York City, is offering customized dildos formed from laser scans — and 3D print-outs — of customers’ penises. The process is pretty simple: After a “quick tutorial on how to perfect... Read More
by Marcus Osborne The consensus here is that the idea that men and women can’t be friends without sexual tension is pure hogwash. Women offer other women an incredible amount of uninformed advice, misinformation and mythology about what motivates men whether they’re single, married, or in a long-term relationship. This was the impetus behind StraightMaleFriend.com.... Read More
The Presidency has taken on Punch newspapers for its unflattering reports on the leadership style and activities of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration. Punch Newspapers reported on November 25th, that N5 trillion had been stolen under President Jonathan’s administration. Punch said, “Our correspondents arrived at the stolen sum after poring over the reports of the... Read More
by Akan Ido Yesterday, we reported about a mentally challenged woman who literally stopped traffic in Surulere, Lagos, and today we are coming back with another story of a young lady who is suspected to be also deranged selling Satchet water around Area 10, Garki in Abuja. The lady was reportedly seen speaking to herself,... Read More
From HelloBeautifulStaff Women need a man that is secure not only financially, internally but physically as well. Men often think they have all the answers when it comes to what women want and while some do have a pretty good idea, many other men are WAY off the mark. Most of the things about you... Read More