Tukur runs to Jonathan, first lady to save his job as bribery allegations rock party

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has taken his mission to save his job to Aso Rock. The embattled chairman is said to be seeking the support of President Goodluck Jonathan and First Lady, Dame Patience to ensure that he retains his position despite... Read More

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January 8, 2014

‘You don’t need them’: 7 reasons romantic relationships are overrated

by Miles Young The stress of a bad relationship can last a lifetime. It could also shorten your lifespan (which might not sound so bad after a few years of scowling across the breakfast table at the same person). 1. RELATIONSHIPS CAN KILL YOUR FINANCIAL STABILITY When you get married, you accept everything about your... Read More

January 5, 2014

PDP crisis: VP Namadi Sambo’s job threatened by mass defection

by Akintomiwa Agbaje As preparations for the 2015 elections gather momentum, the mass exodus of members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) threatenn the job of Vice President, Namadi Sambo. This is as a result of moves made by the president’s men to enlist the support of two former governors, Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto) and Ibrahim... Read More

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November 18, 2013

Nanya Konwea: Best friends forever (30 days, 30 voices)

by Nanya Konwea “Believe me, your best friend is one of the few people you can say stuff like “you na big fool” to in a heated argument, yet get on like it didn’t happen.” “And the annoying thing is, she’s not even my bestie sef !” *Sharon exclaimed as she ended the gist; to which I laughed... Read More

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November 14, 2013

Hello, ladies: 5 reasons you should remain single

by Laura Travis One of the best benefits of being a single woman is being independent. You’ll have a lot of time to do what you like, try new passions, such as cooking or drawing, go to the movies or go out bowling. 1. Benefits of Being Single Quotes ‘I have stopped off the relationship... Read More

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October 26, 2013

5 ways to become a happier person

by TNN Set yourself a few attainable goals in every area of your life. Whether it is financially, in your career or in your personal life, the idea of committing to something and watching it come to fruition can be a rewarding experience. Studies have shown that people who make short-term plans deal with life... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Nigerian woman presses on in UK court after losing her job for refusing to work on Sundays (PICTURED)

A devout Christian who lost her job after refusing to work on Sunday is mounting a fresh court appeal this week. Celestina Mba, 58, lost a previous case after a judge ruled that not all Christians observed the Sabbath as religious. But she is now taking her case to the Court of Appeal and... Read More

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October 18, 2013

Davido won’t be amused: Wizkid hails Sesan’s work after leaked ‘Skelewu’ snafu (TWEET)

by Oge Okonkwo Despite the controversy that ensued between singer Davido and Sesan Ogunro over the release of the leaked video for the massive hit ‘Skelewu’, superstar singer Wizkid has shown his support for the music director. [READ: #InCaseYouMissedIt: How director, Sesan responded to Davido’s leaked ‘Skelewu’ video (READ)] The singer tweeted on his timeline that... Read More

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October 15, 2013

Your plumber’s NOT the worst after all: Hilarious pictures of shoddy workmanship from around the world (PHOTOS)

It is the sort of shoddy workmanship that provokes fury and hilarity in equal measure. Re-defining the phrase work-shy, these pictures show the lengths some people will go to in order to not finish a job properly. The collection includes examples of people painting around objects instead of moving them, not removing old signs and... Read More

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October 8, 2013

Opinion: Who wants Governor’s Suntai’s job?

by Zayyad Muhammad The centre point of the entire crisis is acting governor Garba Umar— just like President Jonathan, Garba was catapulted to his present position just by destiny, nothing else. He was not in the limelight even before becoming the deputy governor. The political crisis in Taraba State revolves around only one thing— who... Read More

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October 1, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Nigeria – The nation of ‘big men’

by Femi Aribisala Bigmanism is a chronic national malaise in Nigeria. It is a disease whereby members of a highly visible segment of society are paraded as higher breeds beyond the pale of the law. These big-men flout all conventions and they break all the rules. In Nigeria, bigmanism is the key that opens all... Read More

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September 3, 2013

5 compliments your man wants to hear from you

by Meghna Mukherjee Tell him that it is his innate characteristics that draw you closer to him. 1. Boy, you can work it! Tell your man how awesome he is in the bedroom — this one definitely ranks at the top of his list! A guy dies to hear how good he is at the... Read More

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August 28, 2013

4 (funny) reasons why people look for jobs

by Tunde-Success Osideko While applicants have reasons why they need a job, prospective employers also have reasons why they need an employee and as long as these reasons are not mutually exclusive or congruent, then an applicant would never be able to convert a vacancy into a job. Depending on where you are, this article... Read More

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July 31, 2013

Some workplaces do have them: 8 types of mean girls in offices revealed

from Times of India “Don’t run after them but shift the pattern. You don’t have to have everyone like you,…. There are eight types of mean girls in the office, according to Melbourne-based psychologist and author Meredith Fuller. ‘Working with Mean Girls’ provides practical advice for women on how to manage nasty, manipulative, and destructive women in their... Read More

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July 30, 2013

Moving on: Lagos finance commissioner resigns to takes up bank job

by Oge Okonkwo Lagos commissioner for finance, Tokunbo Abiru, resigned from his office to take up an appointment as the Executive Director of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and a Board member of FBN Holdings Plc. The resignation was announced by the Lagos state government on Monday, July 29, 2013. According to a statement made by... Read More

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July 27, 2013

7 things to be thankful for even when the going gets tough

by Bridget Galbreath If you have your sense of taste, sight, hearing, smell and touch, you are very lucky indeed. We all have our down days, but even when the going gets tough, there are always things to be thankful for. When I am down on my luck and the chips are low, instead of... Read More

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July 25, 2013

8 ways to cope when you hate your job

by Allison Bryant If it looks like you’re stuck with your job for now, then concentrate on making your free time enjoyable. Plan lots of fun activities for your weekends and evenings, and organise a vacation. Do you need ways to cope when you hate your job? You may not hate it all the time,... Read More

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July 18, 2013

Incredible: Man wrestles 200-pound shark and wins (PHOTOS)

A Nantucket man has taken on a 200-pound shark and won. A spectacular photograph captures the moment Elliot Sudal wrestled the enormous sandbar shark after hooking it while beach fishing on Sunday evening. The fit 24-year-old was with some pals hunting for bluefish off the coast of the Massachusetts island when he met the seven-foot... Read More

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July 10, 2013

30 questions you should and shouldn’t ask in a job interview

by Jacquelyn Smith While you don’t want to be too choosy, you must be prepared in advance to ask any and all questions that will lead to the best possible match for you… A job interview is a two-way street. The employer asks questions to determine if the interviewee is an ideal fit for the job, and... Read More

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May 2, 2013

Boob job in a bikini: This clever swimwear says it will boost your bust by TWO cup sizes (LOOK)

As the long awaited summer holiday season approaches, Britons across the country are furiously hitting the gym and cutting the calories in an effort to look their best on the beach. But while working up a sweat and drinking dubious looking green juices may help you tone up and shed the flab, there is little... Read More

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May 1, 2013

4 networking mistakes you probably don’t know you’re making

from Forbes Nothing can set a person off more than an aspiring professional who takes no interest in anything beside her own ambitions. Whether you’re looking for a job or not, you’ve probably been encouraged to “network, network, network!” more times than you can count. Are all those conferences and events you’re attending leading to new connections... Read More

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April 22, 2013

Top 4 tricks to ‘aceing’ job interviews in Nigeria

by Mayowa Ogundele Many a times, job seekers are advised to Be Confident when attending a interview but we all know that no one goes to the battle front without the fear of dying. Likewise, the same thing with interviews. We are scared of everything and want to ensure that everything w do, wear or... Read More

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April 16, 2013

Child killer ‘quits prison mopping job after 35 minutes’ because of threats from fellow inmates

Mick Philpott has quit his prison job after just 35 minutes, it was claimed yesterday. The child killer was handed a £14-a-week cleaning role – his first job for a decade – at the high security Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire. But after complaining about the work, he left his mop and broom and stormed back to his... Read More

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April 11, 2013

‘My dying husband told me to get a boob job and find a toyboy’: 67-year-old great-grandmother set to wed man, 29, met on Facebook (PHOTOS)

Great-grandmother Joan Lloyd, 67, is set to wed a toyboy 38 years her junior after fulfilling her late husband’s last wishes by getting breast implants and finding love with a younger man. The pensioner, from Abergele, north Wales, found love after meeting Phil Absolom, 29, on Facebook. Despite the 38 year age gap the pair... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Job alert: We have the missing boot – we are looking for Cinderella

by Isi Esene Do you have wit, style, an eye for a breaking and trending stories, and can Google with the best of them? Can you manoeuvre through social media in your sleep? Are you a grammar fanatic? Do you have an affinity for keeping to deadlines? Then apply for our Staff Writer position. . ... Read More

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March 23, 2013

6 sure ways to sabotage your job search

by Nancy Collamer The first thing an employer will do after reviewing your resumé is look for you online. If you don’t show up there, the hiring manager will either conclude that you are a technological dinosaur (especially if you’re over 50) or have little to offer. In today’s technology-centric workplace, there are more ways... Read More

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March 19, 2013

How to keep your job without working yourself to death

by Deborah L. Jacobs Before your blood pressure rises, take a deep breath. Remind yourself that whatever goals the company sets from on high, you don’t have to single-handedly fulfill them. In this age of working 24/7 and constant connectivity, how can we fulfill the company’s expectations, while getting the rest we need and having some semblance... Read More

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February 28, 2013

Inspiring: Woman loses her job, her hair and her bosom… but then she found herself (PICTURED)

49-year old Rene Syler, believe it or not, was the 39-year old who once seemed to have it all. She was one of the anchors on “The Early Show” on CBS and had just built her dream home with her husband. She commuted back and forth between New York and Texas to pursue her dream,... Read More

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February 5, 2013

10 phrases that are holding your career back

by Jenna Goudreau If your boss asks for a proposal first thing in the morning and you respond, “I’ll try to get it finished,” you’re undermining yourself and putting doubts in your boss’s mind. Instead, say, “I’ll have it on your desk by 9 a.m.” “The difference between the almost-right word and the right word... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Are your tattoos preventing you from getting a job?

Some professions are more likely to shy away from employees with tattoos than others, especially if the tattoos are visible Tattoos have long been viewed in society as a sign of a person being rebellious, wild, and dangerous. However, in recent years tattoos have become a more mainstream choice of body modification than it would... Read More

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