11 Nigerians make Forbes’ Africa’s 40 richest list, Dangote leads again

FOR the second year running, Nigerian business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, tops the 2012 edition of Forbes Africa’s 40 Richest list.

He is also the 76th on the list of billionaires in the world, with a net worth of $12 billion from $10.1 billion in November 2011.

According to Forbes, most of Alhaji Dangote’s net worth lies in publicly-traded Dangote Cement, which operates in 14 African

Guys jostle to win heart of N64m winner

Winner of an airplane at the MTN Ultimate Wonder promo, Ebube Essien-Garricks, speaks with MAUREEN AZUH on how she became the lucky millionaire and her plans

Stories of a rise from grass to grace, to many people, may be a case of a happy ending in movies and works of fiction. But for Ebube Essien-Garricks, that popular saying is now just as real as the air she breathes.

The 27-year-old student of the Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, is N64m richer. She emerged the winner of a Cessna 182T aircraft in the MTN Ultimate Wonder promo

U.S. envoy: Nigerian leaders must not encourage division for selfish ends

Speaking at a seminar of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria , United States Ambassador to Nigeria Ambassador Terence McCulley challenged Nigerian leaders at all levels to ensure the diversity of the country is used to its advantage rather than its disadvantage. Excerpts:

By drawing from such a broad pool of talent, the Humphrey Fellowship programme provides a model of what can be accomplished when people with very different experiences and worldviews come together to learn from one another. In a way, that serves as a microcosm of the topic on which you have asked me to speak today: “Fostering

Champions League – United beaten by Burak strike

Burak Yilmaz was the match winner as Galatasaray kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in Group H.

The striker headed home a 54th minute corner to snare the points at the expense of the under-strength Red Devils with his fifth goal in three matches in the competition.
The hosts had the best of the chances

Sales of sex toys skyrocket in Canada, as nation’s hockey league on strike

Can you imagine!!!! Canada

Sex toy retailers in Alberta, Canada say that business has been buzzing this autumn, and they think they know why: The NHL lockout.

“We’d be gearing up for [NHL hockey] now, but there’s nothing, so I guess we need to find some better ways to spend our time,” Vinay Morker, owner of Hush Lingerie and More in Edmonton, told the Toronto Sun. Morker says his sales of sex toys,

Police detain 7-month-old baby, parents over N20,000 debt

By VINCENT ujumadu

AWKA—A SEVEN – MONTH old baby boy, Uchenna Nwoye, his parents and two others were allegedly arrested and detained by the police in Onitsha over N20 000 debt owed by the parents.

They were arrested at Ifitedunu in Dunukofia local government area of Anambra State by policemen from Fegge Police Stattion, Onitsha, for failure to pay the N20,000 to a woman Uchenna’s father allegedly did business

MONALISA CHINDA’S EX-HUSBAND, DEJO RICHARD’S 2ND MARRIAGE CRASHES

Monalisa Chinda’s ex husband, Dejo Richards may not be having it smooth with his love-life at the moment, as he is said to be aggrieved over the crash of his celebrated marriage with his new wife, Mimi.

For those who are close to the couple, their marriage seemed like a union made in heaven as their love for each other is very evident in their way of life. Not only does the handsome

TINSEL STAR ACTOR KUNLE COKER WEDS ELIZABETH IN STYLE.

Tinsel star actor, Kunle Coker has finally bid a final farewell to the world of bachelorhood and has embraced his new status as a married man on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

The marriage which took place in Jos was without the usual fun fare and pomp that accompanies high profile weddings.

 

Guess he wanted a quiet on with his wife, Elizabeth.

Congrats to the newest couple in town!   

To Love and Let go

Damilola shifted uncomfortably in the plush settee, she had been in one position too long. It was late, 10pm, but to Damilola it was as good as past midnight. She had been expecting him home for the past two hours and his two phones were off. She still sat pensively in front of the TV not really seeing any humour in the antics of Nkem Owoh’s character

A White Lady Spotted In African Print Wedding Dress

                                                                        Looking so pretty. Naija what are we waiting for?????

Tanker fire: 2 killed, 3 injured in Ebonyi

BY PETER OKUTU

ABAKALIKI— NO fewer than two persons, weekend, lost their lives after a petrol tanker with registration number Cross River XA 574 Calabar, fell at Ntezi-Amuzu community, along Abakaliki-Afikpo expressway in Ebonyi

Kinds of Nigerian Husbands and Wives

I'll put the disclaimer first before some ask for my head. This is a comedic chain-mail. Dirty Dishes who first posted it said, "The article is about the stereotypical perception of the Nigerian husband and wife... This is in no way to insult any tribe so please do not get offended. It is also not meant to annoy anyone, hurt anyone or make any tribe look superior or inferior." I saw it on Deronk's and though I'm really not one for stereotype jokes, this got me laughing. Enjoy...

Photos from Toke Makinwa's 28th birthday party

The party held November 3rd at Bachuss night club, Ikoyi. More photos when you continue...

Nations Cup squad in my head – Keshi

BY ONOCHIE ANIBEZE

After the 3-1 victory over Venezuela Stephen Keshi has become more confident about the team that he is building.

It’s all about the revelations and lessons that friendly matches engender. Shola Ameobi of Newcastle now has a place in Eagles but he must continue to work hard. So is Bright Dike who plays in the Major League Soccer.

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi with Home Based 

Super Eagles at a News Conference at the Eagles’ Camp

Twitter Drama.. Eldee Accused of Stealing Kokoma Dance Video....Don Jazzy Implicated by Association

Ok long story short, someone accused Eldee of stealing his concept on twitter. I think Don Jazzy was guilty by either association or by virtue of the fact that he was at the scene of the 'crime...transaction...when the ideas where exchanged.....whatever.... Phew!!

 Just read the tweets to figure out what happened.

More tweets  after the jump