Oh, Sandy: US storm sweeps through (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo While it has been the butt of parody accounts, jokes, and analysis centered around the United States presidential election, the storm off the east coast has changed many lives – perhaps forever. Below are some of its most striking photos. We can only hope people recover as quickly as is possible.

.US, East Coast, Hurrican, Hurrican Sandy, new york

October 30, 2012

TICKER: “The gays brought this upon us” – US pastor on Hurricane Sandy

The Eastern seaboard may have yet to experience the full wrath of Hurricane Sandy, but one right-wing Christian preacher is already pointing the finger at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. In a wordy and occasionally rambling blog on his website, chaplain John McTernan seems to link Hurricane Sandy (and a number of... Read More

October 30, 2012

TICKER: $250,000: The amount Creflo Dollar asks congregation to raise for man shot in his church

The recent shooting at World Changers International Church in Atlanta has unnerved the congregation of megapastor Creflo Dollar. The pastor resumed services this Sunday, just a few days after a member of his church was shot and killed by another man. The pastor said that he would like church members to come together to pay... Read More

October 30, 2012

TICKER: This Facebook: Teacher in hot soup for comments she made on FB about her kindergarten kids

A kindergarten teacher in Memphis has been suspended without pay for comments she made on her Facebook page about children that were under her care. Tameka Gatewood of Rainshaven Elementary surprised her supervisors by making what some consider to be some incredibly ignorant and insensitive comments about her kids. The first comment was about... Read More

October 30, 2012

PHOTOS: Welcome to Nigeria – Venus Williams is here!

by Hauwa Gamo American tennis star Venus Williams has arrived in Nigeria today – she touched down at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at about 4pm. She and her sister will be part of the “Breaking The Mould” campaign to empower woman. Activities include a gala dinner, a tennis clinic and anoexhibition match. Welcome, ladies!... Read More

nigeria, Venus Williams

October 30, 2012

18 and already 7 ft 4.6 inches: Meet the world’s tallest teenager – See Photos

by Isi Esene Brenden Adams, 18, at 7 ft 4.6 inches is noted for holding the record for being the tallest teenager in the world. His father, Willie Adams, and mother, Debbie Ezell, first observed his extreme height condition when he was two months old. Adam’s growth curve almost mimics that of Robert Wadlow‘s. Some... Read More

Brenden Adams, Tallest, teenager

October 30, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Aki & Paw Paw visit flood victims in Delta

by Hauwa Gambo Celebrities seem to have been streaming into Delta State since the floods started a few weeks ago – there has been Genevieve Nnaji, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid and others. All of them have gotten a red carpet reception from the governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, whose daughter works with celebrities through her... Read More

aki, Delta, flood, nollywood, pawpaw, Uduaghan

October 30, 2012

TICKER: 22-year-old domestic worker found dead in his boss’ swimming pool

A 22 year old, Onyeka Kingley Raphael was found dead in the bottom of a swimming pool in the home he worked as a domestic help. His body was removed early Saturday morning from a house on Babatunde Asimi Street, Ogudu GRA. His family, suspecting foul play, has petitioned the police, asking for a thorough... Read More

domestic worker, swimming pool

October 30, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Mercy Johnson is heavy… and hot!

by Hauwa Gambo She’s certainly been one of our favourite married actresses – whatever that means. But Mercy Johnson is certainly enjoying a halo these days. She is seven months pregnant, but has been busy on sets in Nigeria and outside. Well done, sister!

Mercy Johnson, pregnant

October 30, 2012

TICKER: Pope appoints Matthew Kukah to Vatican’s Pontifical Council

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, as a member of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, Vatican City. The 13-member Council is the highest decision and policy-making body for the Council for the Holy Father. Kukah’s appointment follows on the heels of the appointment of... Read More

John Onaiyekan, Matthew Kukah, Pope Benedict, Vatican

October 30, 2012

Money laundering: Gov. Ajimobi claims it has slammed N1bn suit on media outfit

by Isi Esene The Oyo State governor has a slammed a N1bn on the management of Independent Communications Network Limited over allegations of money laundering leveled against Florence Ajimobi, the first lady of the state. This was disclosed to the media by the special adviser to the governor on media, Festus Adedayo. According to the... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, Florence Ajimobi, London, money laundering, police, sue, uk

October 30, 2012

Sneaking around ladies? 8 moves that will ensure you don’t get caught

by Ugg If you hook up with the right guy he may be very, very good, and that will be a very good thing for you, but keep in mind what your goals really are. If you need and want some good hot sex where you climax a dozen times in four or five hours... Read More

Adultery, affairs, cheating, Love, Relationships, sneaking

October 30, 2012

“It’s the flood!”: MTN explains its poor connectivity

by Isi Esene The MTN has apologized to its customers for the disruption in its network blaming it on the flood devastation experienced in most parts of the country. The telecommunications company appealed to stakeholders to exercise patience and understanding for the disruption in ongoing network modernization and swap-out exercise. Wale Goodluck, the company’s corporate... Read More

connectivity, modernization, MTN, network, telecommunications

October 30, 2012

Oh oh, here she comes: Cossy Orjiakor set to release 15-track album

by Isi Esene We bet many of you have forgotten Cossy Orjiakor is not all about large bossoms – she also sings. The busty actress recently disclosed to newsmen the impending release of her 15-track-album which she promises to unleash before the end of the year. According to her: “I am putting finishing touches to... Read More

cossy orjiakor, Music, singles

October 30, 2012

Spring/Summer Fashion: Mai Atafo presents ‘Inspired’ (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Mai Atafo’s work was displayed in the just concluded MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week and his designs smashed the runway. Check out his Inspired Spring/Summer 2013 collection below and let us know what you think.

Design, fashion, mai atafo, models

October 30, 2012

Victim blaming: Parents of 6-year-old rape victim charged for “parental duty neglect”

by Isi Esene In Oyo State, Sikiru Adebayo and his wife, Fatimo, were yesterday arraigned before an Oyo Magistrates Court for allegedly neglecting their parenting duty which led to the rape of their 6-year-old daughter. They were accused of neglecting their duty which led to her rape and for also failing to place her under... Read More

court, Fatimo Adebayo, Jejelola Ogunbona, Oyo State, rape, Sikiru Adebayo

October 30, 2012

SPOTTED: Couple in heat! Guess who?

by Isi Esene Since these two have refused to get a room we have also decided to butt (no pun intended) into their business. They belong to a family who somehow believe we need to keep-up with them. You know who they are yet? Check below. Now, there you are. Still don’t know who... Read More

Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, PDA, Scott Disick

October 30, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Big for nothing industries (YNaija FrontPage)

For every TuFace Idibia earning millions on a single show, there is a OneFace grinding away on his terrible music, you are probably glad you will never hear of. Last week, we talked at length about Nigeria’s youth unemployment problem and how it has fueled a national security crisis. It turns out that around the... Read More

Audu Maikori, Ice Prince, Music, Shell, Tuface

October 30, 2012

TICKER: Police probe referee, Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea protest

The Metropolitan Police has started an investigation into alleged comments by referee Mark Clattenburg towards Chelsea players during Manchester United’s 3-2 win on Sunday. The Football Association had already begun an investigation following a complaint from Chelsea. They accused Clattenburg of using “inappropriate language”, including racial words, towards two players. Neither Chelsea nor the FA... Read More

Chelsea FC, manchester united, Mark Clattenburg, mikel obi, racist, referee

October 30, 2012

Domestic violence can happen to ANYONE, regardless of age, income, or education level

by Shani K. Collins In fact, 1 in every 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime; 85% percent of domestic violence victims are women; and women between the ages of 20-24 are at greatest risk of non-fatal intimate partner violence. Domestic violence is a serious matter. It has existed for years, but often... Read More

age, Domestic violence, economic status, educational background, Marriage, nationality, race, rape, Religion, Violence against women

October 30, 2012

Should you date someone at work? 10 pros and cons of office romance

by SirListALot There are serious things that should be considered when you start an office romance, as dating a workmate has serious implications on all aspects of your life, and also effects those around you. There’s an old saying that comes to mind – don’t dip your pen in the company ink! In the mid... Read More

Love, love and relationships, office romance, Relationships

October 30, 2012

Bubble busted: Your online degree may be worthless

by Anne Fisher A ‘brand name’ an employer recognizes and respects will matter a lot more than whether you earned the degree online or in person. Online degrees can be just as effective on the job market as the traditional kind, but not all programs are created equal. Here’s what to look for before you... Read More

accreditation, Career, degree, Online education, Phillips, Vicky Phillips

October 30, 2012

TICKER: Anderson Cooper’s daytime show to end

Because of low ratings, Anderson Cooper’s nationally syndicated daytime talk show “Anderson” will not return for a third season, The New York Times reports. “We are extremely proud of Anderson and the show that he and the entire production team have produced,” Telepictures, a division of Warner Bros., said in a statement. “While we made... Read More

anderson cooper, show

October 30, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Are you desperate for ‘agege’ bread or ‘puff puff’ in London? Click to see the solution!

by Hauwa Gambo It looks funny at first glance and has gone viral, but no kidding here – it’s ‘agege’ bread gone from the streets of Palmgrove, Ijesha and Mushin to the snowed-down roads of the United Kingdom. The official business is hosted at agegebread.co.uk. We’ve always wondered how come Nigeria has been unable to... Read More

agege bread, puff puff, united kingdom

October 30, 2012

5 things a man should think of before having sex

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Sex is thrilling, amazing and incredibly powerful. In fact, the drive for sex can make a man insane. But as Spiderman’s uncle once said (I really love this quote and I use it all the time) “with great power comes great responsibility,” and with manhood comes accountability. I’ve been a black... Read More

child birth, family planning, love and relationships, man, stds

October 30, 2012

TICKER: How Afe Babalola still teaches law at 80

To say that the Proprietor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), is passionate about education is to say the least. He does not just love education; he has sponsored the education of many less privileged Nigerians. Besides, he has been on the council of many universities until he established ABUAD. Now... Read More

afe babalola, professor, SAN, teach

October 30, 2012

Forget it: What you DON’T need to establish a business (1)

by Okechukwu Nnodim It is important to state some of the things which are not mandatory before establishing a business. Management experts, human resources consultants and renowned economists interviewed by this correspondent say that there are some things that can be ignored when you want to start a business. Below are a few: •Academic qualifications... Read More

Business, enterpreneurship, Success

October 30, 2012

Reuben Abati: The President brought hope to the floods

by Reuben Abati Barring any other development of equally impactful effect, the great event of the year 2012 for Nigerians would probably be the floods that submerged many communities across the country, forcing a rude awakening about the reality of climate change and Nigeria’s share of this global phenomenon. Which is ironic in one sense... Read More

flood, jonathan, reuben abati

October 30, 2012

Pres. Jonathan approves the redeployment of Perm Secs, appoints new ones

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday approved the redeployment of permanent secretaries who were sworn-in on October 17. Five new ones were also posted. The new permanent secretaries posted are Alhassan J. Gana, who was posted to office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (Cabinet Secretariat); Sunday J.F. Jegede, Office of... Read More

Federal Government, Goodluck Jonathan, permanent secretaries

October 30, 2012

There is no cover-up on Ribadu Report – Abati

by Hauwa Gambo The Presidency yesterday denied suggestions that it was forced to direct that the report of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force be submitted on Friday because of its leakage. “It is very obvious that people are trying to politicise such a thing that does not require politics,” said Reuben Abati,... Read More

nuhu ribadu, Petroleum, Presidency, ribadu, Special Task Force

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