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Living Life With Olivia 5 reasons why you shouldn't get married Learn 5 important reason why marriage isn't a good option for you at the moment.   Once upon a time, marriages were valued and as scarce as they come, but not so these days. There are at least 6 marriages taking place in every local government, in Nigeria, on a weekly basis. Read: The one relationship ingredient most single women lack Where this would have been an inspiration for many others to put their lives together, as they prepare to settle down, the results of these half-cocked unions quickly turn into night mares for those that are still single. Most ladies, I for one, had my life all planned out down to the suburbs; married at 22, done with kids at 30 and live happily ever after. Ha! If only I had known the level of hypocrisy and mediocrity that goes on behind closed doors, so much so that the thought of marriage, once sweet and rosy, causes apprehension in my gut. So why ex
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Areachops An online takeaway, food delivery service. Sometimes you just crave a meal but it is so much hassle going to the restaurant because of that dreadful Lagos traffic!       play Kemi Adetiba Try out video director's Spicy Jamaican Goat Meat Curry recipe DIY Recipes This Buttermilk Pancake recipe is a MUST-TRY Kemi Adetiba Try out video director's Spicy Jamaican Goat Meat Curry this weekend DIY Recipes How to make the Egg and Cottage-Cheese Muffin DIY Recipes How to make the Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites & Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce
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Extreme Jealousy Zimbabwe man cuts rival's penis after catching him with wife A man has cut his wife's lover's manhood after catching them in the bush.   A man from the Mutare region in Zimbabwe, John Moyo , has been arrested after he allegedly cut the manhood of his wife's lover after he caught the man, Busani Mguni an his wife, Sithulile Fefabo, having sex in the bush. According to The Chronicle, the 34-year-old, Moyo from Pioneer Village under Chief Jahana in Fort Rixon, caught Mguni and who is also 34 and 24-year-old Fefabo in th bush and assaulted them after he had chained them to a pole naked. Not done, the furious Moyo allegedly tied the two with a rope, force marched them to his home and chained them to a pole where he used an assortment of weapons to dehumanize them before cutting off his rivals testicles, leading to his death, about an hour later while his wife was rushed to the Filabusi General Hospital, where she is reported to b
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Fayose ‘I’m not afraid of Buhari,’ Governor says Fayose also warned Buhari that toying with him would lead to the collapse of his administration.     Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose has said that he’s not afraid of President Muhammadu Buhari despite the latter’s dictatorial tendencies . Fayose also warned Buhari that toying with him would lead to the collapse of his administration . The governor made the comments during a recent interview with Premium Times over the weekend. Excerpts below: “I told Nigerians that they should not vote for Buhari and that Buhari will not do well. My name is Ayo Fayose. He will not do well. That is why I told you Buhari is a dictator; he can never lead a people or a government without being dictatorial. In Nigerian politics I only say the truth.” “I am not afraid of him. The power of Buhari is not more than you go and lock some­body up. I am not afraid of him. I am not in the calibre of politicians who are saying, ‘ah don
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Atiku Witness says ex-VP’s company received N100M out of N1bn allegedly stolen by Dariye The witness, an EFCC detective identified as Musa Sunday, made the disclosure at the opening of the case on Monday, January 25, 2016, before a High Court in Abuja.     A witness in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ’s (EFCC) money laundering case against former Plateau State governor, Joshua Dariye has reportedly said that some of the funds involved were transferred to the account of Marine Float Nigeria Limited, a company allegedly owned by former Vice President , Atiku Abubakar . The EFCC is accusing Dariye of diverting N1.126bn out of the state’s ecological funds. The witness, an EFCC detective identified as Musa Sunday , made the disclosure at the opening of the case on Monday, January 25, 2016, before a High Court in Abuja, Punch reports. “The N100m paid to the PDP South-West was traced to Marine Float Limited. The mandate we received from the bank showed
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Dasuki EFCC seizes ex-NSA’s property in Kaduna The seized properties include a hotel complex on Rabah Road and a mansion under construction in the Malali GRA area of Kaduna State.       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly seized some property belonging to former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki and other suspects in the ongoing $2.1 billion arms deal probe . The seized properties include a hotel complex on Rabah Road and a mansion under construction in the Malali GRA area of Kaduna State, The Nation reports. Also reportedly seized was a property which supposedly belongs to a former Theatre Commander of the Operation Lafia Dole in Maiduguri, Major General Yishau Mahmood Abubakar . The properties in question are said to have been marked with the words “Keep off, under EFCC investigation” in red paint. Dasuki is at the center of a massive money laundering investigation and is alleged to have  supervised the lootin
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Goodluck Jonathan Why ex-president channelled money through Dasuki – PDP chieftain A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr Tony Aziegbemi has explained why former president, Goodluck Jonathan decided to channel his 2015 campaign funds through former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki .   A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr Tony Aziegbemi has explained why former president , Goodluck Jonathan decided to channel his 2015 campaign funds through former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki . Aziegbemi, a former member of the House of Representatives, made the disclosure during a recent interview with Vanguard. Excerpts below: What’s your reaction to insinuations that the ongoing anti-corruption war is one sided? I did not vote for Buhari in the last presidential election and I am so happy that I voted for former President Goodluck Eble Jonathan. I am happy that I did. Having said tha
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In Lagos Fire breaks out in Ikeja Samsung office [PHOTOS] A fire has broken out at a Samsung electronics outlet along Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos State.   A fire has broken out at a Samsung electronics outlet in Ikeja, Lagos State. According to emerging reports, the building, located along Allen Avenue, is still burning.
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Olisa Metuh Oshiomhole says nothing wrong with handcuffing PDP spokesman Oshiomhole made the comment on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, during a meeting with the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Benin.         Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has said that there’s nothing wrong with the recent handcuffing of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh by prison officials on a court visit. Oshiomhole made the comment on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, during a meeting with the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Benin. “If those accused of lesser crimes are handcuffed and paraded by the police and got no sympathy from the public, Mr. Metuh and others accused of diverting huge public funds, should not have sympathy,” the governor said. “I want to appeal to the media to join President Buhari in fighting the anti-corruption war because if we don’t, and we allow these people to harass the President into si
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Ibrahim Magu ‘Corruption makes me cry,’ EFCC boss says The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu made the revelation on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.     The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said that the rate of corruption in the country makes him shed tears. Magu made the revelation on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, according to The Nation. “From all indications, the judges are more serious, everybody is cooperating and this year, we will see more politically-exposed persons convicted. We will flush out corrupt people," Magu said. “We need more support; it is about Nigeria, not an individual, the fight is for everybody, from the media we have to go to the grassroots, we will take it to children in the schools; we have to tell the children that corruption is bad, tell them why there is no chair in the classroom. “We will sensitise everybody to the evil of corru
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Tompolo EFCC accuse ex-militant leader of N11.8b fraud, files new charges Tompolo has refused to honour the invitation of the EFCC.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is set to file fresh charges against Tompolo and former Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) boss, Patrick Akpobolokemi. The duo have been accused of allegedly defrauding the maritime agency of N11.8b. Daily Trust reports that the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren   said “Mieka Dive Institute, a sprawling expanse, purportedly acquired by NIMASA for the take-off of the Nigerian Maritime University, was approved for an outright purchase by the past administration in the sum of N13, 072,564,822.00 in which a sum of N11, 765, 308, 339.80 had been paid through NIMASA.” Uwujaren  also added that the rightful owners of the land, the Omadino Community of Delta State, are also making demands for payment. Tompolo was summoned by the EFCC to clear the air on allegat
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Richard Mofe Damijo 5 grooming tips to learn from the veteran actor They say black don’t crack and we know this true because of veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, known popularly as RMD. Today, he’s teaching us a thing or two about grooming.     They say black don’t crack and we know this true because of veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo , known popularly as RMD . Today, he’s teaching us a thing or two about grooming. play RMD spotting a sporty look (Instagram) Aside from his incredible acting abilities, RMD has consistently portrayed himself as the epitome of the classic gentleman from his style to his looks. Now, we’re taking 5 tips from his grooming book about how to look good and presentable no matter where we find ourselves: play RMD spotting a nice white beard (Instagram) Beard gang : These days RMD is spotting a white fuller beard, still he doesn’t let it get too far out. He grooms i
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Lassa Fever Disease could kill 1000 Nigerians – Health Minister He also described the outbreak as a national embarrassment while urging health practitioners not to hide cases in their respective states. The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has reportedly warned that the current Lassa fever outbreak could kill 1000 Nigerians if not urgently checked. He also described the outbreak as a national embarrassment while urging health practitioners not to hide cases in their respective states , ThisDay reports. Professor Adewole made the disclosure in Abuja on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, during the Emergency National Council on Health meeting with state Commissioners of Health and other stakeholders in the sector. “There is a high level of denial and a conspiracy of silence in some of our states. I think people take delight in saying we have no case and to me that is not the issue,” the minister said. “In fact, if you are able to pick a suspicious case
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Ebola Sierra Leone confirms new case, second in less than a week Health ministry spokesman Sidi Yahyah Tunis described the new patient as a 38-year-old woman, a relative who had helped care for the earlier victim Mariatu Jalloh.    Sierra Leone confirmed a new case of Ebola on Wednesday, its second in less than a week, marking a further setback in efforts to end a two-year West African epidemic that has killed more than 11,300 people. Health ministry spokesman Sidi Yahyah Tunis described the new patient as a 38-year-old woman, a relative who had helped care for the earlier victim Mariatu Jalloh. Jalloh died from the disease on Jan. 12, and tested positive for Ebola posthumously.
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Celine Dion Singer makes 1st public appearance since losing husband, brother to cancer The Canadian-born star appeared understandably pale, exhausted and devastated as she boarded a plane to fly from Las Vegas back home to Montreal, Canada where her late husband's funeral will take place on January 22.   Celine Dion has been seen for the first time since losing her husband/manager, Rene Angelil and brother, Daniel Dion to cancer in a matter of days. play Celine Dion with Rene Angelil and their sons, Rene-Charles, Eddy and Nelson (dailymail) The Canadian-born star appeared understandably pale, exhausted and devastated as she boarded a plane to fly from Las Vegas back home to Montreal, Canada where her late husband's funeral will take place on January 22. READ MORE: Hollywood stars console Celine Dion over death of husband and manager play Rene Angelil and Celine Dion (yhabilohes) Dion w
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Tiwa Savage Singer talks about the pain of child birth Tiwa is currently the brand ambassador of baby diaper brand, pampers.   Mavin Records singer, Tiwa Savage took a reflective look at her experiences during child labour. She revealed during an interview on Lagos based television, TVC that her first child birth encounter lasted for 20 hours. play Tiwa Savage and Jamil (Olorisupergirl) According to her, “I had 20 hours of labour and I was just throwing up in the hospital. In fact, while in the hospital, my mother was there with the midwife and she was shouting that ‘we went through the same thing,’ so it was not easy but I thank God.” READ: Pop singer’s husband Tee Billz writes against domestic violence Motherhood is also paying off for the star. She has been made an advocate for diaper brand, Pampers in an endorsement deal. Tiwa Savage is married to music producer TeeBillz , who is also making a name as an industry giant.
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Fayose Governor dares Lai Mohammed to name 15 ex-govs who stole N1.34trn or apologise for lying Fayose dared Lai Mohammed to name the looters and recover the stolen funds or apologise to Nigerians.   The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed , has been challenged by the Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose , to make public names of the 15 former governors and 55 Nigerians who he claimed stole N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013. He alleged that the Muhammadu Buhari administration is just using the false figures to cover up its clueless solution to Nigeria's economic problems. “The reality is that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Government has destroyed the economy within eight months in power and rather than look for solutions to the problems facing Nigeria, Lai Mohammed and his cohorts are branding bogus figures about stolen money just to cover up their lack of solution to the country’s economic problems,” he said. Speaking through
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Abdulaziz Yari  Is Zamfara state Governor dating Buhari’s daughter, Zahra? The Governor however denied the reports, stating that he will sue the media house that published the story.   Zamfara state Governor, Abdulaziz Yari  has reacted to reports in the media that he is in a romantic relationship with President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra. There were also media reports that Yari divorced one of his wives, Hadiza Umaru Shinkafi, to be able to give the President's daughter full attention. The Governor however denied the reports, stating that he will sue the media house that published the story. Lawyer to the Governor, Mahmud Magaji (SAN) said  “the publication, no doubt, is false and defamatory, and it is intended to bring the reputation of our client to ridicule and cause odium or malignity to our client.” He said “Since the above publication, our client has received countless phone calls and text messages from family, friends, colleagues and associates, who
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In Plateau Street sweepers appeal to Govt to pay their stipends The sweepers said they were hampered in the performance of their duty by a myriad of factors.   Street sweepers in Plateau on Wednesday appealed to the Plateau Government to pay arrears of their N8, 000 monthly stipend. The sweepers, made up mainly of widows, made the plea through the Plateau Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Mr Abdullahi Abbas on Wednesday. The sweepers said they were hampered in the performance of their duty by a myriad of factors. These, they said, included non-payment and non-provision of designated dumping sites in their various localities. One of them, Mrs Ladi Damulak, told the commissioner that their only source of income was the stipend. " We work for three to four months without earning any salary yet we still ensure clean environment,"  she said. She appealed to government to be prompt with the payment and also solicited an increase. Acco
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In Enugu 4 men in police net for possessing human skull Briefing newsmen, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ekechukwu Nwodibo, said that the four men were arrested in a bus. The police said in Enugu on Wednesday that they had nabbed four suspects in possession of a human skull on the Enugu-Abakaliki expressway. Briefing newsmen, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ekechukwu Nwodibo, said that the four men were arrested in a bus. “We arrested these four men with a human skull but after thorough investigation, we discovered that one of them, John Igwe, was the real person in possession of the skull. “The other three persons appear to be innocent and Igwe said that he was lured into the act by a friend who introduced him to a native doctor called Ifeanyi Nwanguji from Ohaukwu Local Government Area in Ebonyi,’’ Nwodibo said. He said that Igwe had confessed to the crime, saying that he got the skull from a burial ground in Emene, Enugu Stat
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Tompolo Ex-militant says Buhari should allow peace reign in Niger Delta Tompolo further went ahead to deny any involvement in the attack saying he won't carry out such attack knowing fully well he has a case with the Federal Government.   Ex-militant, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to allow peace reign in the Niger Delta region. Reacting to allegations that he was behind the attack on oil installations in Warri, Delta State, Tompolo vows that the country would know no peace if the region is troubled. In a statement by his media aide, he said, “ Well, I am sure this is what President Buhari is looking for. He should allow the people of the Niger Delta Region to know peace, otherwise he will not know peace as well.” Tompolo further went ahead to deny any involvement in the attack saying he won't carry out such attack knowing fully well he has a case with the Federal Government. 'I am not responsible for
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In Delta   Militants wreck more havoc on Chevron oil installations It was gathered that the militants, who are currently at large blew up the Abiteye flow station and Sagara flow station to Chevron pipelines.   Following the attack on Oil installations in Warri, Delta State, more havoc have been reportedly carried out by men suspected to be militants in the region. In a news report by Vanguard Newspaper, more militants in Niger Delta continued bombing oil installations on Friday night, January 15, 2015 in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the militants, who are currently at large blew up the Abiteye flow station and Sagara flow station to Chevron pipelines. “Some of are already trapped in our communities because of the bombings, the target for now may be Chevron facilities,” said a source.  
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Stephen Keshi Late wife of former Super Eagles coach buried in Benin Mrs Keshi, who died in December 2015 of cancer in America, was survived by her husband and five children.   Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the death of Kate Keshi , wife of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi as 'a loss to the football community in Nigeria.’ Mrs Keshi, who died in December 2015 of cancer in America, was survived by her husband and five children. Mr Frank Ilaboya , Chairman, Edo Football Association, made the remark on Friday in Benin at the burial of the late Mrs Keshi. Ilaboya, who represented the NFF at the occasion, prayed God to grant Stephen Keshi and the family the strength to bear the loss. "We pray God to strengthen coach Keshi to move on with his career," he said. In his tribute, former Super Eagles Head Coach, Shuaibu Amodu , described the deceased as 'a sister, friend and mother.’ He said that the late Kate always called
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AC Milan AC Milan confirm Anwar El Ghazi interest Ajax Anwar El Ghazi has caught the attention of Serie A outfit AC Milan with his fine performances for Ajax in the Eredivisie this season.   AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has confirmed the San Siro side are interested in signing Ajax winger Anwar El Ghazi, but has stressed they will have to sell first before looking at potentially bringing in replacements. A number of recent reports from Italy suggested Milan have earmarked the Netherlands international as the perfect addition to their attack and are preparing a €10million offer for the 20-year-old. Galliani acknowledged they are indeed keeping a close eye on the Ajax star, although a transfer still seems far away. "El Ghazi is a player we like," Galliani told reporters. "But we cannot do anything unless one of our other wingers leave the club first. "That's the way things are at the moment." El Ghazi started his care
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In US White House reviewing Pentagon plan to close Guantanamo prison Obama told the Pentagon to reduce the cost in its latest draft, which is now at the White House.   The White House has received an updated proposal from the Pentagon to close the Guantanamo prison for foreign terrorism suspects, and is in the "final stages" of reviewing it before releasing it to Congress, an administration official said on Friday. The administration has been trying for years to make good on a pledge Obama made at the beginning of his presidency in 2009 to close down the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, but has faced stiff political opposition. Its latest plan, which includes a recommendation that prisoners who cannot be prosecuted or transferred to other countries be sent to a U.S.-based prison, has been delayed for several months. Obama told the Pentagon to reduce the cost in its latest draft, which is now at the White House. "The president's
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Kehinde Bankole 'My twin sister once acted,' AMVCA Best Actress says Kehinde won the Best Actress in a lead role for her role in Kunle Afolayan directed and produced flick, October 1 at the 2014 edition of the AMVCAs.   2014 AMVCA Best Actress , Kehinde Bankole has disclosed that her twin sister was once an actress but decided to dump the art for a thriving career in event planning. Speaking to Punch Newspaper, the October 1 star revealed that her twin sister, Taiwo Bankole actually began acting before she ventured into the art but dumped her career for a future in event planning. In her words, "My twin sister is not an actress, she is an event planner, she started out acting before me but as her business began to grow, she decided to focus on her event planning business. That is not to say if she wants to come back she won’t.” Kehinde won the Best Actress in a lead role for her role in Kunle Afolayan directed and produced flick, October 1 at th