21 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

The death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia has risen to 21 from 14, a week before the Hajj rites, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
NAN quotes the National Hajj Commission’s weekly public health bulletin “No one” dated October 29, which showed that the male pilgrims

Hurricane Sandy fallout may affect Lagos –Govt

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday warned residents of the state to prepare for the ripple effect of Hurricane Sandy in the state.
Hurricane Sandy is a 2012 late-season violent tropical storm that has affected Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the eastern seaboard of the United States

Achebe’s civil war book, a propaganda – Gowon

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has described Prof. Chinua Achebe’s  Nigerian Civil War memoir  in his latest  book,  There was a Country, as  “a propaganda”.
Achebe in the  book,  accused the Federal Government under Gowon and the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who was then

Eid-el-kabir: Obasanjo Cinema Livens Up Abeokuta

Fun seekers trooped out on Saturday to the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta to watch movies and enjoy the serene environment in the spirit of Eid el-Kabir celebrations.

Some of the visitors told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the cinema had created a platform for people to

Nigerian Student Breaks World Record, Scores 4.0 / 4.0 In Turkish University

                               

A genius could be referred to as an exceptional child who is academically sound. But, how would you describe an individual who never misses a point in his examinations from first year in the university to the final year?

 If there is any adjective to qualify such a person, that word could best describe Tunji Olu-Taiwo, an Engineering student of Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus who obtained 4.0 CGPA out of 4.0 CGPA, the first ever in the department.

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Desmond Elliott, Frank Adekunle Macaulay, Emem Isong, Susan Peters, Stella Damasus, Ini Ikpe, Gugu E Michaels, Belinda Effah & Many Other Talented Stars Emerge Winners At The GIAMA 2012 Awards. (Photos)

The Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) 2012, recently took place in Houston Texas and below are the names of the

Nigerian stowawy found dead in Arik Air's undercarriage

The dead body of a young Nigerian man was discovered yesterday Friday October 26th in the wheel well, the undercarriage compartment of an Arik Air aircraft, after it returned from a flight to New York, United States.

One of the airline’s officials who spoke to ThisDay said the

Cancer patient Debbie Idiagbonya off to the US for surgery

You guys remember Debbie (#saveDebbie), the young lady with breast cancer that needed N6million for surgery? Well, help came through

Muslim Festival: Lagos suspends Environmental Sanitation

By Olasunkanmi Akoni

The usual monthly environmental sanitation exercise will not be observed today in Lagos due mainly to the on-going celebration of the Ileya, muslim festival.
Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello who made this declaration, in Lagos, said the suspension of this month’s exercise was mainly to allow for hitch-free movement

How Gov Suntai’s airplane crashed

WHAT began as a rumour, sad and shocking as it was, that Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State had died yesterday in a plane crash turned out to be untrue.
The governor is alive but was involved in a plane crash a few metres to Yola International Airport in Adamawa State.

The four-passenger chopper, which was piloted by the governor himself was said to

Aki And PawPaw Set Up Movie Company Called APEN

Nollywood big shot actors, Chinedu ‘Aki’ Ikedieze and Osita ‘Paw Paw’ Iheme have decided to take a step forward from being mere actors.
They have floated their own movie production company which they have called Aki and Pawpaw Entertainment Nigeria (APEN). According to them, The company was set up to contribute their quota to the Nigerian movie industry  Nollywood. They also want it to be a platform where aspiring acts can use to jump start their careers in Nollywood.
Coincidentally, the launch of their new company coincides with the tenth anniversary career wise of the duo.

New facts about Genevieve Nnaji's Range Rover Evogue endorsement

In June 2012, Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Range Rover Evogue and we all heard she got $100, 000 and a brand new Evogue from the deal. But new facts have emerged about the endorsement deal and I got this direct from inside sources.

Genevieve was offered one of two deals by Coscharis Motors; (1) Take $100, 000 and drive a brand new Evoque for only six months after

Cultists Force Female Students To Act Lesbian Film (PHOTO)

The girls that were forced to practice lesbianism

The Nigerian Army in Enugu has paraded 21 Enugu State University of Science and Technology students for allegedly torturing and forcing some female students to have stuff among themselves.
The students, most of who confessed to being cultists, told journalists that they took video shots of the lésbian act because they had been offered money

Do u need designer suunglasses, frames, wristwatches, belts, wallets, flip flops and other fashion accesories?

Do u need designer suunglasses, frames, wristwatches, belts, wallets, flip flops and other fashion accesories come to

NDLEA uncovers drug in aso oke

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday said it had uncovered substances suspected to be methamphetamine inside native clothes called Aso-Oke.

A statement by the Head, Corporate Affairs, NDLEA, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said eight suspected drug traffickers were also apprehended with 10.635kg of

♥ TOUCHING STORY ♥

One Day An 11 Year Old Girl Asked Her Mother,"What Are You Going To Get Me For My 15th Birthday??"

 The Mother Replied,"There Is Much Time Left."

When The Girl Was 14 She Fainted And Was Rushed To The Hospital.
 The Doctor Came Out And Told Her Mom, That She Had A Bad Heart & She Is Probably Going To Die...
 When She Was Lying In The Hospital Bed, She Said, "Mummy..

What goes around comes around

One day a man saw an old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her.

Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn’t look safe; he looked poor and hungry. He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was those chills which

Army blocks move by Boko Haram to hoist flag in Damaturu

BY KINGSLEY OMONOBI

ABUJA — Security operatives of the Joint Task Force have thwarted an attempt by the Boko Haram Islamic sect to hoist what they said would have been their national flag, “a yellow, white and red stripes” with weapons of mass destruction inscribed, at the centre in Damaturu, Yobe State capital which sources said is scheduled to be the headquarters of the Boko Haram nation.

The disclosure was made just as security sources said indigenes of Borno, Bauchi, Yobe and

Celebrities who look alike :)

These celebrities certainly are animated. But not only do they have a flair for the dramatic, their famous faces also have us harkening back to the days of princesses, superheroes and talking toys.

Whether it's their fiery locks, sparkling eyes or mischievous smile, check out these stars and their Disney character doppelgangers.

Introducing…MRS. JESSICA TIMBERLAKE!!!

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are married - that you know.

But the lady bombshell recently just dropped…well, she dropped a bombshell!!!

Jessica Biel will be changing her last name to that of her gorgeous husband, and we may all refer to her now as,

Little more than a prostitute — Student sells virginity for $780,000

A Brazilian student has sold her virginity in an online auction for US$780,000 as part of a documentary organised by an Australian filmmaker, although a man who did the same only fetched US$3,000.

Catarina Migliorini, 20, was the subject of 15 bids, with a Japanese man named only as Natsu winning on Wednesday night, according to the website of the film “Virgins

Daniel Craig On Adele's 'Skyfall' Theme: 'I Cried'

Even James Bond isn't immune to the soul stirring effects of Adele's voice.

Daniel Craig told Yahoo Movies he was moved to tears first time he heard Adele's "Skyfall," a song he felt "perfectly" matched the feel of the movie.
"I cried," said Craig. "From the opening bars I knew

Eight Nigerians to Celebrate Sallah Behind Bars after being Caught with 10.635kg of Drugs

Everyday for the thief, one day for the owner..

As the citizens of the country are gearing up for this year’s Sallah celebrations, some eight Nigerians will most certainly not be joining in the celebrations. These Nigerians were apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday for allegedly smuggling about 10.635 kilogrammes of narcotics at

President says Dame Jonathan a bright star

 

Abuja -President Goodluck Jonathan has described his wife Patience as the brightest star in his life and his jewel of

Sallah: Plateau Distributes N21 million Items To Muslims

The Plateau Government on Thursday distributed assorted items worth N21 million to Muslims for the Eid-El Kabir festivities.

The Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Idi Waziri, who shared out the items in Jos, said that the gesture was to assist the less privilege and to

Plane Crash Update: Suntai survives, in critical condition

Contrary to ealier reports that  the Taraba State governor, Danbaba Sutai died from a plane crash in Yola, Thursday, Vanguard can confirm that he is alive but in

PEACE: “I’ll shake hands with JT and Ashley” Rio Ferdinand

THE Ferdinand brothers are now ready to shake hands  with John Terry and Ashley Cole before Premier League games.

Manchester United’s Rio and QPR’s Anton last night said they were drawing a  line under the bitter war with Terry and Cole.
The pre-match handshakes could

BBA winner Karen Igho shows off Tattoos on her boobs and bum

Sexy lookin Karen! Dunno what you think, but the tattoos looks cute....

PHOTONEWS: Fuel Scarcity Imposes Hardship On Commuters During Sallah Holidays

 

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'I am not dating Prezzo, it is a fake soap that will never come' - Goldie

"I am not dating Prezzo. The state of things between us is the same state of things between me and anyone in Big Brother. We are all friends. I didn't go to

Local EMA Winners Have Been Announced

Find out who will vie to represent your region as a Worldwide Act nominee!

Music fans all over the world have spoken! You voted around the clock... you told

Teacher arrested for flogging pupil to death

The police in Anambra State on Wednesday arrested Mrs. Njideka Imoka, the teacher that allegedly flogged a pupil, Chidimma Ukachukwu, to death at

Senator told Boko Haram to threaten Adoke – SSS

The State Security Service on Wednesday told an Abuja Federal High Court that Senator Aliyu Ndume asked a self-confessed spokesman of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, Ali Kodunga (a.ka Al-Zawahiri), to call and threaten

Subsidy bribe: Pressure on Police to charge Otedola with Lawan

BY KINGSLEY OMONOBI

 

ABUJA — Indications emerged, yesterday, that the Police are under intense pressure to charge Chief Femi Otedola, the accuser of the erstwhile chairman of the House Probe Committee, Hon. Farouk Lawal, if

We ‘ll ensure no flood in next 30 to 50 years – Jonathan

By PETER DURU

MAKURDI — President Goodluck Jonathan has assured that his administration would take steps to avert flooding in the country in the coming 30 to 50 years by ensuring the completion of the Kashin-bila dam in Taraba State; the construction of a dam on River Benue and dykes across the country.

Drama as suspected kidnappers and victims trade blames

The duo of Emmanuel Onyeka, a trader and Mrs. Chichi Obiajulu, a beer parlor operator at Aguda, Surulere, Lagos will never forget what happened to them last Sunday, in a hurry. In fact, while they are alleging that they were victims of kidnapping, the police is investigating whether their ugly encounter with a customer in the bar was a kidnap or ritual attempt.

However, the man at the center of the whole drama identified simply as Chief Ibekwe, according to Police sources, vehemently denied the allegations made against him and his driver insisting that the so-called victims were drunk and they were rendering a humanitarian service by taking them back to their respective homes.
Crime Alert gathered that the drama started in the early hours of the penultimate Sunday around 3.30am at Celenzia bus stop, Badagry Expressway.

School Teacher Flogs Pupil, 12, To Death

Miss Chidimma Ukachukwu, a 12-year-old pupil of a secondary school in Awka, Anambra State, has died after she was allegedly flogged by her teacher for failing to do her homework.

According to a reliable source of the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka, the girl died on Thursday last week after she was flogged.

Boko Haram planning massive attacks during Sallah – JTF

The Joint Military Task Force claimed on Tuesday it had uncovered plans by Boko Haram to strike  in the North during Eid-el-kabir (Thursday and Friday).

The JTF also alleged that the Islamic fundamentalists had been receiving assistance from foreign militants to carry out their deadly attacks.

In a statement, the  JTF  spokesman, Lt.-Col. Sagir Musa, said  the group was  planning to attack worship centres and other public places.

Protest day 2: One Okada rider feared dead…As protesters destroy another LAGBUS bus

An unidentified commercial motorcycle operator, popularly called Okada rider was allegedly killed in the early hours of yesterday, at Pen Cinema, Agege, area of Lagos State, when men of the Nigerian Police attached to the state’s security outfit, Rapid Response Squad, RRS, accosted the victim while he attempted to evade arrest.

36 red cards at football match

A SHOCKING brawl during a junior league football  match in Paraguay resulted in  36 PLAYERS, including both teams and substitutes,  being dismissed.

In the final minutes of the clash between Teniente Farina and Libertad, ref  Nestor Guillen handed out two red cards, one to a player from each team, but  the pair ignored him and continued their feud on the field.

Comedian Elenu proposes to girlfriend (Exclusive romantic photos)

Ace comedian, Akinlami Babatunde Julius, popularly known as Elenu proposed to his long time girlfriend, Chinwe Anyanwu, on Sunday October 21st at Federal Palace Hotel.

Chinwe went with her boyfriend of three years to what she thought was dinner with friends, but when the waiter brought her plate to

Benin Republic president's doctor and niece try to poison him

Benin Republic president’s doctor, Dr. Ibrahim Mama Cisse, his niece, Zouberatou Kora, and Benin's former Minister of Trade Moudjaidou Soumanou were a part of a failed plot to poison the president by changing his medicine with something toxic.

The doctor and the niece were said to have been promised payment of almost $2million if they succeed in killing the president. It later emerged that Benin multimillionaire businessman, Patrice Talon, was the one who hired their services. Fortunately they didn't succeed. The plot to poison the president failed after his niece told her sister about their plan. The sister then told the president.

Nigeria not ripe for state police – Maku

Jos – Information Minister Labaran Maku said on Tuesday that Nigeria was not ripe for state police.
Some governors have continued to clamour for state police, using the argument that the step would empower them, as chief executives of their states, to effectively secure their domains.

True story: real winners don’t give up!

This is a true story of a young woman who went through the most gruesome fire. When you read her story, you’ll realize that your trials are absolutely nothing compared to what this young girl went through.

It was September 25, 2000. Maricel Apatan was an 11-year old girl in Zamboanga. On that day, this little girl went with her uncle to draw water.
Along the way, four men met them. They were carrying long knives. They told her uncle to face down on the ground, and they hacked him on the neck and killed him.

Maricel was in total shock, especially that the men were their neighbors. She tried to escape, but the men ran after her.

Tips for takin care of your skin

Sometimes it may seem like your skin is impossible to manage, especially when you wake up and find a huge zit on your nose or a cold sore at the corner of your mouth. The good news is that there are ways to prevent and treat common skin problems — read on for some tips.

Acne

A pimple starts when the pores in the skin become clogged with a type of oil called sebum, which normally lubricates the skin and hair. Acne is common during puberty when hormones go into overdrive, causing the

My mom only had one eye

My mom only had one eye. I hated her… She was such an embarrassment. She cooked for students and teachers to support the family.

 There was this one day during elementary school where my mom came to say hello to me. I was so embarrassed.

DON’T HOPE,…DECIDE!

While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those life-changing experiences that you hear other people talk about — the kind that sneaks up on you unexpectedly. This one occurred a mere two feet away from me.

Motorcyclist sells nurse to ritual killers for N10,000

A commercial motorcyclist, identified simply as Ifeanyi, has been arrested for allegedly handing over a nurse, Mrs. Helen Ilonge (picture above), to ritual killers after collecting N10, 000.

Nicole Chikwe is Pregnant

Nicole Chikwe is pregnant. Nicole and Naeto C were spotted at the just held pre-wedding party of Rotimi Domingo and guess what; her tummy now has a slight bulge. 

She wore flat shoes and sat down all through the party. We wish the expecting mum all the best

PHOTOS:NIGERIAN WOMEN IN LACE AND ANKARA DESIGNS

  Nigerian women looking charming in their different ankara and lace designs.Gistmaster.com will definately serve you more.The party rules will also feature soon

Aki and Pawpaw float movie company

Popular Nollywood movie actors and National Honours holders, Chinedu Ikedezie aka Aki and his life and on-screen partner, Osita Iheme, aka Pawpaw are not just acting in the movies anymore. The undersize duo are poised to be shooting their movies themselves.

Indonesia authorities nab Nigerian smuggler

Customs officers in Indonesia have arrested a Nigerian, simply identified as CR, for allegedly smuggling 1.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, authorities said on Tuesday.

Sallah: FG Declares Thursday And Friday As Public Holiday

 


The Federal Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to mark the 2012 Eid El-kabir celebrations.

Photo: Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, others at The 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards In Houston

Nollywood and Ghollywood’s A List including Majid Michel, Monalisa Chinda, Susan Peters, Emem Isong, Jim Iyke, John Dumelo and so many more were at the 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards looking glamorous.

Man Wears Armor, Shoots Entire Family, Sets Backyard On Fire Before Killing Himself

Inglewood, California, U.S. -- A man found dead at the property where five members of a Southern California family were shot – two fatally – was believed to be the attacker because he was wearing body armor and clutching a handgun, police said.

The loaded handgun was a .38 caliber revolver registered to 55-year-old Desmond John Moses. Inglewood police say Moses set his backyard bungalow ablaze before spraying