Chelsea Forward Juan Mata Delighted To Make PFA Team of The Year

 

Chelsea forward Juan Mata has spoken of his pride at making the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for 2012/13.

The Spain international made the top-flight selection alongside Stamford Bridge colleague Eden Hazard.
The pair were also shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year award, which ultimately went to Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.
Mata believes the Welshman was a worthy winner - as he also scooped the Young Player of the Year prize - and is honoured to have seen his efforts this season recognised by his peers.
"Of course, congratulations to Gareth Bale for being named player of the year and young player of the year," Mata wrote on his blog for Grada360.com.
"He's a superb player with amazing skills and he's only 23 years old."
He added: "I feel very proud and grateful about my nomination and for being part of the Premier League team of the year."

Nigerian Actor Solomon Akiyesi Breaks Silence On Multiple Wedding Saga “Ezinne Couldnt Get Pregnant Because Of Her 1992 Abortion Thats Why I Left Her”

 

Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi was a viral subject of a multiple wedding saga that rocks social media like wildfire on April 13th, 2013.
The ‘confused’ actor allegedly married three different women within the span of 4 years or so.
His jealous second wife Lilian stormed his wedding with some hoodlums on the aforementioned date to disrupt the wedding service.
Solomon Akiyesi who has kept silent for a while has broken his silence, in this recent chat with Damiete Braide of Daily Sun, the actor said his own side of the story.
Hear Solomon Akiyesi in his own words below;

Why I Love Nigerian Men – Ex-BBA Star, Vimbai Mutinhiri

 

Vimbai Mutinhiri, born and raised in Zimbabwe, a graduate of politics, philosophy and economics, was one of the housemates on the 6th edition of the Big Brother Africa game-show in 2011, which had Karen Igho as winner. Recently, the pretty entertainer copped a job as co-host of the 1st edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, alongside IK Osakioduwa, in Lagos, Nigeria.
In this interview she expressed her thoughts about Nigeria and a couple of projects to be expected from her soon.
How would you describe yourself as a person and not the public figure?
Well, I am a very quiet and reserved person. I spend a lot of time at home with my DVDs and I’m crazy about good jazz music. I’m simple, loving, never take any moment for granted and always give everything my best.

5 Doctors Jailed For Organ Trafficking

 

Five doctors sentenced for up to eight years in prison for involvement in international organ trafficking ring.
A Kosovo court has sentenced five doctors for up to eight years in prison for involvement in an international organ trafficking ring.
A panel of two EU and one Kosovo judges gave Lutfi Dervishi, an ethnic Albanian and prominent urologist, the harshest term of eight years in prison for "organised crime and human trafficking" on Monday.
His son Arban Dervishi was sentenced to seven years and three months for extracting kidneys from poor donors who were lured by financial promises.

VIDEO: Infanticide in Ghana - Killing Spirit Children

 

Local Nankani leaders in Northern Ghana have issued a decree to stop the local practice of killing disabled children.
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Infanticide has been common in remote northern Ghana for hundreds of years where new born children born with disabilities or malnourished children have been labelled as "Spirits Children" and put to death.
The children, upon declaration of their status as Spirit Children, are administered a poisonous potion that kills them.
The Spirit Children are believed to be possessed with evil spirits who have come out from the bush in order to kill people in local villagers.

VIDEO: Woman Raised By Monkeys Releases Autobiography

 

Marina Chapman claims she was raised by a group of capuchin monkeys in Colombia.
She says she spent several years of her childhood with the primates after being kidnapped and abandoned in the jungle.
With the help of her daughter, Vanessa James, Mrs Chapman has been able to share her extraordinary life in a new book.
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Banker Withdraws Employer’s N4m

 

 

The police at Lion Building Division, Campbell Street, Lagos Island, southwest Nigeria, have re-arraigned the former account officer of a new generation bank, Mr. Kehinde Abiodun Ola, 27, before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for allegedly withdrawing the sum of N675 from a customer’s account and N2.9 million from his former employer’s savings account without authorization.
The bank management, according to the police, discovered the fraud during a routine audit of their account following a complaint by the victim.
They dismissed the accused and handed him over to the police to face prosecution.
The accused was first arrested and arraigned before the same court on a 3-count charge of stealing the sum of N675,000 belonging to a customer of the bank, Christiana Ogbueyi in February 2013 and was granted bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.

“One Thing I Regret Most Is That I'm Divorced" -Actress, Monalisa

 

When it comes to beauty in Nollywood, one of the names that will quickly come to mind is that of Monalisa Chinda.

But the unfortunate thing about her is that she is presently living alone. Her marriage to Dejo Richards packed up few years ago due to some irreconcilable differences.
While she alleged that Dejo physically abused her in the marriage, those in the camp of her ex-husband denied that, alleging that she caused the seperation.

Though Dejo has since married another woman, Monalisa has remained unmarried, though she was recently romantically linked with Lagos socialite, Lanre Nzeribe. The relationship is being kept under the carpet with none of the two denying or confirming the romance tale.

In a recent interview, Monalisa confessed her regrets having to raise the only product of her marriage with Dejo Richards. The union produced Tamar, a beautiful daughter.

According to the UNIPORT Theatre Arts graduate, “one thing I regret most is the fact that I am divorced. That's the only thing I regret, having to raise my child without the father.”

She further added that, “it is a bit painful. But I have to live with it. It's better that way than to expose my little daughter to all sorts of domestic violence. It will definitely affect her upbringing. She will be dis-functional. God knows the best. Maybe, I should have been more careful.”

Atiku Decries Militarization Of Nigerian Democracy

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried the pervading culture of political intolerance and impunity in the country despite the end of military rule over a decade ago.
The former Vice President, who was speaking in Switzerland as a Guest Speaker of the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations on Monday, regretted that in Nigeria and other parts of Africa opposition members are treated as enemies of the state.
In his paper entitled “Deepening Democracy in Nigeria: Implications for Africa,” Mr Abubakar said as a result of such lip service to democratic principles, “disregard for rules and regulations and the utter impunity with which they are committed,” has led to what he called “the militarization of democracy.”

Teen Beaten, Starved, Forced to Eat Faeces at 'Gay Conversion' Camp, Dies

 

A court has heard how a teenage boy in South Afica died from severe and substantial injuries sustained while attending a camp which has been linked to "gay conversion", after allegedly being beaten, starved, and forced to eat his own faeces.

Three teenagers in South Africa are known to have died after attending the camp which claims to help "make men" out of teenage boys. One was told that he "wasn't gay", and that the camp would "make a man" out of him.
The three-month training course is run by Alex de Koker's Echo Wild Game Rangers. At two months into the course, one teenager was admitted to hospital with severe injuries, which he died from two weeks later.
The course, which costs R22,000 (N367,464), and its managers have been linked by several reports to "gay conversion therapy", and its victims have been said to have been "perceived as gay and clearly effeminate".

VIDEO: For Believers, UFO Truth Is Out There

 

Believers in alien life call on the US government to admit that there's something out there.
UFO enthusiasts are calling on the US government to end what they say is a truth embargo over the existence of alien life.
They have gathered at a conference in Washington DC to share their stories of extraterrestrial sightings and provide evidence they say is too strong to deny.
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PHOTOS: Late Goldie Harvey Wills Her Property To Charity

 

Goldie's properties, according to her family are going to be auctioned for "Project Alert On Violence Against Women" Charity.

The deceased, Goldie Harvey was passionate about this organization that she was always fraternising with them.
And now that she is no more, we learnt, she has put it in record that her property should be auctioned and the money realized should go into Project Alert’s pulse.

Though, the late Nigerian artiste is gone but can never be forgotten! Her properties will be auctioned to the general public on the 1st of May 2013. The sale of her property is to raise funds for “Project Alert on Violence Against Women” NGO.

Project Alert is a non-governmental women’s rights organisation set up to provide information on all forms of violence against women and render support services to female victims of violence. Project Alert is being established to play this critical role. Ideal as it may seem to affiliate Project Alert to one of the already existing women’s rights organisation, this will only succeed in further playing down the importance and seriousness of these issues. Violence against women is a cog in the wheel of this country’s development process.

The public will be informed of the address of where this auction will take place as soon as possible.
See some of her property below;

Fergie Reveals Transfer Plans

 

 

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he has plans in place to improve his Manchester United squad in the summer.

The Scot claimed his 13th league title with United this season but has already started his preparations to defend that crown next term.
He is convinced he has the players at the club to provide a solid foundation for the next five years but is still keen to add quality where possible.

Ghanaian Urinates In Court Over N550, 000 Theft Charge In Lagos

 

A Ghanaian, who was charged with theft of motorcycle spare parts valued N550,000, on Monday urinated in court when a two-count of offence of conspiracy and stealing was read to him.
Mohammed Daniel, 34, whose address is unknown, sells pastries (puff-puff).
The edgy accused urinated on the floor of the Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court as he was docked.
Daniel immediately pleaded guilty to the charges.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Cpl. Iyobosa Onaiwu said the offences were committed on March 25 at 12.15 p.m. at No. 23, Coate St., Ebute Meta.
She said the accused went into the shop of one Mr Silva Chinemadu and stole the spare parts.
Onaiwu noted that the offences contravened Section 285 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.
The accused may be sentenced to three years imprisonment, if convicted, under Section 285, while conspiracy attracts a two-year jail term.
The Magistrate, Mr F. J. Adefioye, adjourned the case to May 6 for fact and sentence. (NAN)

NCC orders MTN to collapse rates

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission, has ordered MTN Nigeria to collapse the rates for its on-net and off-net voice services, which it said has a 300 per cent differential with effect from tomorrow, May 1.
The NCC, in a report titled, ‘Determination of dominance in selected communications markets in Nigeria,” signed by Mr. Eugene Juwah, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, said it plans to make a determination of pricing principle to address the rates charged for on-net and off-net voice calls for all other operators, to manage dominance in the market.
The NCC also disclosed that competition in the Nigerian mobile voice market is not highly competitive, and using what it called the HHI, said MTN with 44 percent of the market share has emerged the dominant operator in the mobile voice segment.

Terry G Beats Up AY Dot Com

 

Although the both parties mentioned do not enjoy the best of relationship for some years now, no one knew it would degenerate into a rofo rofo fight years after, until they finally engaged each other in a severe boxing match recently that finally earned AY a serious head but from ‘Terry the Ginja’ .

For the purpose of those who may not have understood the whole story, let us revert to the beginning of the matter.

In 2009, AY Dot come launched an attack on Terry G and warned him to stop performing his song, “Pass Me Your Love” in shows. The song which featured Terry and was also produced by him turned out to be a monster hit single later became the subject of a misunderstanding between the two parties over the years.

Tweet Of The Day: Sarah Ofili

Don't ask me to introduce her biko. You don't know Sarah? You don't? Okay she is rapper Ikechukwu's ex and also a model. More famous as the rapper's ex tho. And lol at the tweet, she sure knows what she is saying.

Amaechi Is Not Above The Law – Presidency

 

The Presidency has absolved President Goodluck Jonathan from the travails of the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, saying the governor is not above the law.

Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Mr. Ahmed Gulak,  stated this at a briefing in Abuja on Monday  on the grounding of Amaechi’s aircraft by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
He added that Jonathan had no interest in who becomes chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
Gulak, who said the president had not authorised any minister to canvass votes for him for 2015 presidential election, submitted that there was no plan to probe former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.

Killing Of Igbos Must End Now —S’East Monarchs

 

Traditional rulers in the South-East region of the country, under the aegis of the South-East Council of Traditional Rulers, on Monday called on President Goodluck Jonathan to do all within his power to end the killings of the Igbos in parts of the country.
The monarchs made the call during a closed-door session they had with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The delegation, led by the council’s chairman, who is also the Obi of Obinugwu, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya,  included the Eshimotee of Azara-Obiofo Kingdom, Imo state, Eze  C. A. Osuebi ;  Chairman of the Enugu Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Osisi Itodo-Agu; and the Egwu Uga 1 of Umuosu Oaiugu Nkwoegwu autonomous community, Umuahia North Local Government of Abia State,  Eze Nzenwata Mbakwe,  among others.
Ilomuanya, who addressed the President on behalf of the group, said the Igbos leaders had resolved that “enough is enough” of the unnecessary shedding of blood of their sons and daughters across the country.

Controversial N4.5billion Yacht Hotel Disappears From Lagos

 

The controversial N4.5 billion Sunborn Yacht Hotel, brought from England and moored on the Lagos waters for over four years, has finally disappeared from the state after the controversies surrounding its ownership.

It will be recalled that the custom built yacht, with 102 elegant suites, arrived the Lagos waters in November 2008  and instantly became a cynosure of all eyes.
The yacht, expected to serve as a four_star hotel, was, however , bedeviled by controversies since its arrival which led to it abandonment and subsequent rusting away on the water-ways.
When Vanguard visited the quay, by the Army Officers’ Mess at Marina, Lagos Island Local Government Area, there was no sign that such expensive and eye catching structure ever berthed there.

PHOTO: Rihanna Buys Chris Brown A £700,000 Car For His Birthday

 

Rihanna has got enough dosh to make sure Chris Brown doesn’t just get socks and a dodgy jumper for his 24th birthday.

The singer has shelled out more than £700,000 on a limited edition 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss – only 75 were ever made. And she’s also planning to take him to that well-known UK tourist hotspot... York.
A source said: “Chris is in Las Vegas with pals so he’ll get his birthday gifts on his return to LA next week.

Birthday surprise ... a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss for Chris

“Rihanna has spent more than a million dollars on his main gift – a custom-made car. She’s had it personalised with his initials on the red leather seats.
“Rihanna is also planning a break to the UK in June when they’ll visit York.She’s on tour then and he has always wanted to visit the historic town.”

Colonial crime files on Nigeria hidden in London

 

As Nigeria prepares for her centennial celebration next year, British lawyers have revealed that a file containing Colonial Britain’s criminal activities in Nigeria are in secret boxes.
An online publication said the information is contained in 200 boxes of files: 1.5 tons of paper covering about 200 metres of shelving.
They are files on torture from 37 different colonies and protectorates, including Aden, Ceylon, Cyprus, Kenya, Malaya, Malta, Nigeria and Northern Rhodesia.
The Northern and Southern protectorates were amalgamated by the British colonial government in 1914, giving birth to Nigeria.

Nigeria Needs Prayers Not Revolution – Prophet Abiara

 

Renowned cleric and General Evangelist, Christ Apostolic Church, Prophet Kayode Abiara, has stated that the situation in the country requires urgent prayer and not revolution, DailyPost can report.
Abiara urged Nigerians to pray ceaselessly for the nation, saying it was prayers that had kept the country together.
The cleric said this in Lagos during a press conference to herald the church’s Power and Fire Night, with the theme, ‘He Will Do It Again with Signs and Wonders’.
The cleric said, “If not for prayers of both Christians and the Muslims, the country would have collapsed by now. We must thank God for the churches and the mosques.
“The call by some people for revolution is misplaced. The situation in Nigeria does not require revolution but prayers.

Sara Ofili Disses Rapper Ikechukwu On Twitter

 

In case you don’t know, Sarah Ofili is a model and also happens to be rapper Ikechukwu’s ex.
Sarah dissed Ikechukwu on twitter a while ago – though she didn’t exactly mention his name in the tweet, but it’s obvious that she is referring to him.
The tweet kinda discloses that Ikechukwu dated her for her “body” or what do you think it implies? See tweet below:

 

Gunmen kill 3 policemen, 2 others in Jigawa

 

 RINGIM (JIGAWA)— It was a mild drama when the Jigawa state deputy governor and acting governor, Alhaji Ahmed Mahmoud; government officials and journalists were barred from the former Inspector General of Police, IGP, Hafiz Ringim’s country home in Ringim town that was attacked yesterday by unknown gunmen.
Meantime, the state government, weekend, said the unknown gunmen who attacked and killed five people in Ringim town were  robbers and not members of Ahlissunah Lidda Await Wal Jihad  known as  Boko Haram, as being speculated.

The bombed bank

The incident where the deputy governor was stopped from assessing the former IG’s home occurred when he led the delegation for an assessment tour on the level of damage done during the Sunday attack.
The delegation went round the affected places to see things for itself but was halted by one of the ex-IG’s  house boys.

PDP suspends Amaechi’s loyalists

 

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor, Jimitota Onoyume and Wole Mosadomi
LAGOS—The political forces against Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State cut sharper, yesterday, after 27 lawmakers loyal to the governor out of 32 in the State House of Assembly were suspended by the new leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PPD in the state. Their seats were immediately declared vacant.
The action of the Felix Obuah led faction of the party opposed to the governor was immediately rebuffed by the House leader, Hon. Chidi Floyd who decried the action of the new PDP executive as lawless and part of a set agenda directed at destabilizing the state.

The pressure against Amaechi nonetheless, Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum, Dr. Babangida Aliyu yesterday said attempts to clip the wings of the nation’s governors would be counterproductive as he said that those fighting the governors would come begging in 2015. Aliyu spoke while receiving secretaries of the PDP in the 19 Northern states. It was not clear if he had knowledge of the latest perceived moves against Amaechi who is chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF.

US President Obama Threatens Daughters About Getting A “Tattoo”

 

Prior to the Boston Marathon Bombings, President Obama spoke on NBC’s “Today” show about what he would do if his daughters ever wanted to get a tattoo.
According to what Obama said, if his daughters Sasha and Malia are thinking of getting a tattoo, they best reconsider.
“What we’ve said to the girls is, ‘If you guys ever decide you’re going to get a tattoo, then mommy and me will get the exact same tattoo, in the same place, and we’ll go on YouTube and show it off as a family tattoo.’” Obama said.
“Our thinking is that might dissuade them from thinking that somehow that’s a good way to rebel.”
During the segment, the president also talked about how he understood his wife’s “slip of the tongue” when she called herself a “single mother” in early April, noting that they were often apart for weeks at a time when he was campaigning for the Senate and presidency.
“I tend to cut my wife or anybody some slack when it comes to just slips of the tongue,” he said.
“But there’s no doubt that there have been times where Michelle probably felt like a single mom … She definitely, I think, understands the burdens that women in particular tend to feel if they’re both responsible for child rearing and they’re responsible for working at the same time,” he added.

10 Ways To Get Him To Pop The Question

 

 

Sometimes we tend to be in relationships for a long period of time, yet expecting your boyfriend to pop the question and probably no sign he's going to do pop the question anytime soon.

If you are desperate enough, you can try some of these suggestions.
Become His Mother’s Best Friend
Why are you spending those lazy Saturday afternoons gossiping with friends and catching up on the latest gist? Why are you following him to Cold Stone for ice-cream? Stop that now! Spend your Saturdays with your potential mum-in law.
Go to the market, make her lunch and arrange her closet. That way, he’ll notice the bond between you and her. If he is a mama’s boy, you already have that ring.
Attend Every Family Function

ASUU Begins Strike In Uniabuja

 

The University of Abuja chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) started a two-week warning strike on Monday over the failure of government to implement a visitation panel report.
Dr Clement Chup, the Chairman, University of Abuja branch of ASUU, who disclose this at a press conference, said Federal Government’s delay in implementing the white paper was not in the interest of the university.
He said the union’s resolution to embark on a two-week warning strike followed government’s failure to listen to the university’s longstanding complaints over governance crisis at institution.
According to him, the specific element of the crisis is the continuing delay in the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the 2012 Presidential Visitation Panel.

APC, A “Time Bomb” That Will Explode Soon —PDP

 

The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday described the All Progressives Congress, APC, the mega party formed by some opposition parties in the country, as a “time bomb’’ that would soon explode.
The Chairman of the PDP in Ekiti State, Makanjuola Ogundipe, said this in Ado-Ekiti while receiving a letter of intent to contest the governorship poll in the state from Dayo Adeyeye.
Mr. Adeyeye was the former Chairman of Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board. Mr. Ogundipe, who accused APC leaders of selfishness, warned Nigerians to steer clear of the proposed party.

“My Daughter’s Birth Is the Happiest Day Of My Life” -Actress, Bisi-Ibidapo Obe

 

Beautiful actress, Bisi Ibidapo Obe has revealed that the birth of her daughter Destiny was born, is the happiest day of her life.

She made this revelation at the ‘Celebrity Night-Out’, a programme put together by Odua TV, Chaneel 204 on Startimes.
Despite the controversy surrounding the birth of the child, the Omologbalogba actress said her birth gave her joy beyond measure. It will be recalled that the alleged father of the girl, Hon. Dino Melaye refused to take responsibility for the child and denied the paternity in the media and on social networks.

Auto Crash: Why Gov. Okorocha Was Not Treated In Govt Hospital

 

Insecurity and protracted labour dispute between the State government and staff of the Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), were reasons why Governor Rochas Okorocha was not taken to the hospital for treatments when he was involved in an auto crash recently.

Okorocha’s vehicle had head-on collision with another vehicle belonging to one Osita Nnawuihe on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Umuoma, Orlu, while driving himself without the usual outriders and government house ambulance.
It was learnt that the governor was rushed to St Mary’s Children and Community Hospital, Umuowa where he received first aid, while Nnawuihe was taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owerri for treatment.

Aliyu To Presidency: You Can’t Tame Govs

 

‘Anybody who thinks, whether at the party or presidential level, can clip the wings of the governors is wasting his time’

Behind the scenes tensions between some governors and President Jonathan blew open yesterday when the Niger State governor said there are moves at the “presidential level” to “clip the wings” of the governors but that such attempts would fail.

How I Organised A N4.6 Million Robbery From My Petrol Station – Manager

 

 

Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, Adeniji Adele, Lagos, have arrested the manager of a petrol station located in Ojokoro area of Lagos, for allegedly masterminding the robbery operation in his company where N4.6 million was carted away, last week.
Preliminary investigation by the operatives showed that the suspect, Ade Ilesanmi, allegedly connived with three members of a robbery gang to dispossess the company’s supervisor of the amount, while on her way to the bank.
The robbers, as gathered, stormed the petrol station on two motorcycles, shooting indiscriminately before snatching the money from the station’s supervisor, identified simply as Mary.
But in his confessional statement to the police, the suspect who is a graduate of English Language admitted to the crime, disclosing, however, that the robbers did not give him a dime from the loot.
According to him, “ I gave information about the money which was to be deposited in a bank to Kolabo, Fasaban and another member of the gang. The station’s supervisor and I usually go to the bank to deposit the money. As we were about leaving, I called them. They intercepted our vehicle, shooting into the air. In the process, they injured the supervisor but they did not touch me. I never told them to injure her. I only instructed them to take the money.
“My share of the amount was supposed to be N1.5 million. But since the operation, they never contacted me. Now I am made to suffer all alone,” said the 33 year-old man.

PHOTOS: Top Hilarious Pictures Of Fashion Models Falling On The Runway

 

Model Trips and Tumbles... Lets face it no job is easy. The pictures are sad to imagine but funny at the same time.

more pics down...

Govt Should Use ‘Boko Halal’ To Address Boko Haram – Soyinka

 

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has advised the Federal Government and government at all levels to use quality education to address the nation’s growing illiteracy, noting that it is lack of education that breeds sinister groups like the Boko Haram.
Prof Soyinka made this remark on Monday, while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, where he noted that Halal is the opposite of Haram.
He commended the state government for winning and hosting the World Book Capital city next year, stressing that both the state and the country will benefit from the festival.
Prof Soyinka suggested that the slogan ‘Nigeria is Boko Halal’ should be adopted as the campaign slogan for the World Book Capital.
“When they (Boko Haram insurgents) say Boko Haram, we say Boko Halal” he said.
He explained that Halal; an Islamic term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, means “virtue, goodness and peace.”

Making money from undeveloped land

 

Abiodun Doherty
| credits: File

It is amazing that many have unused land in their hands without making money from it or using it profitably in any way. The common idea is that buying land is good and the longer you hold it the higher the value goes. This is true.

As some investors say ‘land does not eat’, meaning that you can buy a piece of undeveloped land and do nothing on or with it and still make money because it gains value. However, this is not entirely right or strategic in many instances.

An asset is not only something that gains value but also something that puts money in your pocket. In the world of money, cash flow is king. Your purchase of land is an investment which should not only give you capital appreciation but cash flow or income value.

Dear CAB readers: I cheated on my husband and I plan to continue

From a CAB reader

I have been the angry, unsatisfied and bitter wife for the last nine years. I'm married to a man who has absolutely no respect for the marriage institution. He has had more girlfriends than I have changed my hair since we got married. He started cheating on me months after our wedding in 2004 when I was pregnant. And it hasn't stopped ever since. Every other day a different girl, a different situation, a lot of drama. Initially he would lie or try to cover up when I ask him questions or catch him but now he tells me to go to hell and leave the marriage if I was no longer satisfied.

Well, I have four kids and I don't plan to be a single mother in this kind of environment so I'm staying put in my marriage but I'm done being the victim. Yes, I have started cheating on my husband. I am proud to say I have a boyfriend who I have regular, satisfying sex with. And I have absolutely no plans of being the faithful wife ever again. Once this affair ends, I'm starting a new one. There's no going back now. As long as he's cheating on me, I will be cheating on me. I smile a lot these days and it's not just Jesus putting the smile on my face. This is the happiest I have been in at least 8 years. And I also discovered that quite a number of my female friends have been cheating on their husbands for years now. Why didn't anyone give me the memo sooner? Just thought to share my happy story. Xoxo Happy Lagos wife.

Patience Jonathan, Ailing Again, Dropped From State Visit Delegation To Namibia And South Africa

 

Nigeria's First lady's Patience Faka Jonathan, has deteriorated again, becoming so critical that she has been from a proposed official visit to Namibia and South Africa to be embarked upon by her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan.
Sources in Aso Rock said Mr. Jonathan will fly out for the four-day junket to the two Southern African countries on May 5, and return to Abuja on the 10th. Medical sources stated that Mrs. Jonathan remained unwell after returning from Germany about three weeks ago. She had stated that her trip, which started on March 17 from Paris took her through Italy to Germany where she claimed she tendered to her foster mother, "Mama Sisi."
Since returning from that trip, the First Lady has remained under medical observation at the presidential villa.
Her latest trip to Germany is the third medical trip since her prolonged trip last year where she spent several months in a Wiesbaden hospital, although she denied those details upon her return.
In a thanksgiving service in February, she confessed her travails, including nine surgeries within one month, and declaring she had died but was saved by God.
The presidency has refused to disclose the exact nature of her ailment, but medical sources say she is suffering from a deadly ailment that may be manageable.

Desperation, fraud mar 2013 UTME … as FG moves to widen access

 

Candidates writing UTME exams.
| credits: File copy

SEGUN OLUGBILE highlights how inadequate space in universities enhanced fraud in the conduct of 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination

Last Saturday, 1,735,720 candidates sat for the 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Out of this number, only 520,000 will be offered admission to all the tertiary institutions across the country.

About 320,000 of this number will make it to the university while the rest will be shared between the polytechnics and the College of Education. Due to this lack of access, some desperate parents and candidates colluded with some unscrupulous security men and invigilators to compromise the integrity of the examination.

President Jonathan's Chief Protocol Officer And Over 100 Directors At The Foreign Ministry Refuse To Retire

 

 

Directors at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs are refusing to retire after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years, sources have said.
Several Ministry workers confirmed that the directors, with the approval of the Minister, Ambassador Gbenga Ashiru, have been campaigning against retirement, claiming that if about 100 of them retired by January 2014, the Ministry will collapse.
The sources, speaking anonymously, told our reporter that the decision of the aging directors to remain in office is hurting staff morale as junior directors are made to feel they are incompetent and stand no chance of moving up the ladder.
The reality of the situation hit them on Sunday when Olutola John Onijala, State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to President Goodluck Jonathan, turned 60 but showed up in office to continue work today.
As a civil servant, he should have been retired from the service according to the statute, but for reasons beyond anybody's comprehension, President Jonathan is alleged to have been misled into allowing Mr. Onijala to stay on.

Woman Smothered Baby To Death Because She Had Too Many Kids

 

 

Police believe a mother of nine smothered her 6-day-old baby to death because she thought she had too many children already.
Nina Koistinen, 36, was charged with first-degree murder after Phoenix authorities say she "admitted to purposely smothering the baby to death," ABC 15 reported.
The child, Maya Koistinen, died on April 8. The father, Bradley Koistinen, called 911 at about 6:45 a.m. after he said he found Maya lying next to her mother, not breathing, KPHO reported. Maya died at the hospital, and an autopsy of the baby showed signs that she might have suffocated.
Koistinen initially told investigators that she fell asleep while nursing the infant, but during a second interview on April 25, she "admitted to purposely smothering the baby to death," according to documents obtained by ABC 15.
She claims she did it because she was jealous that husband, Bradley, was giving too much attention to the victim. She also allegedly claimed that she already had too many kids.
According to Child Protective Services records, Nina Koistinen has made comments in the past about "wanting to smother" some of her kids, the Phoenix New Times reported. Records also state that after a car crash that appeared to be intentional, Koistinen said she wanted her children to go to heaven.
Bradley Koistinen maintains his wife is innocent.

PHOTOS: 2face Idibia's Son, Zion, Clocks Five

 

 

Zion is 2face Idibia's third child and his second with first baby mama, Sunmbo Ajaba. Happy birthday!

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NPDC daily crude production now 138,000 barrels

 

Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke
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The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has increased its daily oil production to 138,000 barrels from 60,000bpd.

This was contained in a rejoinder signed by NPDC management in response to a story published in a national newspaper (not The PUNCH) on Friday alleging that the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, was involved in a N59tn oil deal.

Stress During Pregnancy, Heart Risk for Baby?

 

Large Danish study looked at women who had lost a close relative while expecting

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MONDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests. But the findings aren't conclusive, and the effect -- if it exists -- appears to be small.
Still, "there are several studies now that show an association," said Dr. Edward McCabe, senior vice president and medical director of the March of Dimes, who is familiar with the results of the large new study. "It suggests there needs to be continued investigation of this."
McCabe said he's not aware of any other research linking stress in mothers to a specific kind of birth defect.

Boko Haram Militants Showing Off Weapons "Captured" From An Army Barack Raid

 

Islamist militants of the dreaded Boko Haram sect display weapons they purportedly captured from the Monguno Barack after they carried out a raid. The militants spoke in Hausa language.

Wenger commited to Arsenal

 

 

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
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Arsene Wenger has dismissed speculation linking with him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the off-season.

The Arsenal boss has been widely linked with a switch to the Parc Des Princes, with current PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave at the end of the campaign.

But Wenger, whose contract at the Emirates Stadium expires in June 2014, has insisted that he has no intention of making an early exit.

“I’m preparing for the next match and next season with Arsenal,” Wenger said after his side’s 1-1 draw with Premier League champions Manchester United.

“I’ve always seen my contracts through, and it’s not at my age that I’m going to change.”

Wenger had been the subject of much ire from Arsenal fans earlier in the season, with many supporters unhappy with the lack of significant investment in players and a paucity of success since their FA Cup win in 2005.

A run of just one defeat in their last 13 matches looks to have calmed tensions, with Wenger’s side in a good position to ensure qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

These recent results have led to reports in the French press that the Arsenal hierarchy is set to hand Wenger significant financial backing in the next transfer window.

Stop Running Post HND, PGD Programmes, FG Warns Polytechnics

 

 

Abuja – The Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufai, has warned polytechnics undertaking the post-graduate diploma programmes to stop, saying it is not part of their mandate.

Rufai gave the warning on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the governing councils for the National Teachers Institute, National Educational Research Development Council, 15 federal polytechnics and 19 federal colleges of education.

She directed that henceforth, no polytechnic convocation would hold without issuance of certificates to graduating students.

The minister also ordered that the provosts and registrars of colleges of education must sign NCE certificates as obtained in polytechnics and universities.

“The provosts and registrars of colleges of education should sign NCE certificates as obtained in polytechnics and universities.

“Issuance of certificates to graduating students is a prerequisite for approval for holding convocations; thus no certificate, no convocation,” she directed.

While addressing the inaugurated council members, Rufai urged them to encourage responsive and responsible unionism in their respective institutions and arrest problems of cultism, drug abuse and other social vices among students.

Blepharitis

 

There are two types of blepharitis. Seborrheic blepharitis is often part of an overall skin condition called seborrhea, which may also affect the scalp, chest, back and the area behind the ears.

The second form of blepharitis - staph blepharitis - is a more common condition, caused by bacteria, that begins in childhood and may continue through adulthood.

Causes

Hormones, nutrition, general physical condition, and even stress may contribute to seborrheic blepharitis. Build-ups of naturally occurring bacteria contribute to staph blepharitis.

Symptoms

Blepharitis could be described as dandruff of the eyelids. Seborrheic blepharitis causes redness of the eyelids, flaking and scaling of the eyelashes, and greasy, waxy scales. Staph blepharitis also causes redness of the eyelid margins and flaking of the lashes, and can cause loss of eyelashes, eyelid scarring, and red eye.

Treatment

Eyelid scrubs with baby shampoo or a specially formulated cleaner can reduce the symptoms of blepharitis. Application of hot packs to the eyes daily can also help. Staph blepharitis may also require antibiotic drops or ointments. The use of artificial tears is often helpful to relieve associated discomfort or dryness.

Treatments for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Don't try to treat a sexually transmitted disease, or STD, yourself. These diseases are contagious and serious. You must see a doctor.

Bacterial STDs can be cured with antibiotics if treatment begins early enough. Viral STDs cannot be cured, but you can manage symptoms with medications. There is a vaccine against hepatitis B, but it will not help if you already have the disease.

Recommended Related to Sexual Conditions

The most important way for your health care provider to diagnose a sexual problem is to listen carefully to the story you tell, review the list of medications and substances you use (including natural remedies) to track whether your sexual dysfunction is connected with them, and try to determine whether your difficulties are recent or long-standing. It's also important for your health care provider to understand your level of knowledge about your body and about sexuality. The health care provider...

U-17: Ghana wants Nigeria, Ivory Coast banned

 

A Nigerian player (left) with a Malian player during their U-17 Championship qualifier in Calabar last year.
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Ex-Ghana FA chief Ben Koufie plans to make a recommendation to FIFA to ban Nigeria and Ivory Coast from playing at the U-17 World Cup for age cheating.

Koufie says he will make a recommendation to the world football’s governing body to ban countries from age-group competitions if any of their players fail age tests.

Magnetic Resonance Image scans have been used by both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football to check on the true ages of players as the clampdown on age cheats intensifies.

Nine players were banned from the African U-17 event after failing tests.

The players hailed from Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Congo.