Girl Kicked Out Of Camp Over Kiss: Lawsuit

The parents of a 15-year-old Connecticut girl sued a summer camp in Massachusetts on Monday, saying their daughter was kicked out of camp last month after a boy kissed her.

Boko Haram Weekend Killing Spree Leaves At Least 40 Dead In Borno Villages

MEDICAL PERSONNEL OF THE MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE (MNJTF) TREATING CIVILIANS INJURED BY BOKO HARAM IN DAWASHI VILLAGE, KUKAWA LGA OF BORNO STATE

Ex- Appeal Court justice donates wheelchairs to physically challenged

Former Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Justice Mustapha Akanbi (retd)

The Founder, Ma-Assalam Islamic Foundation and Mustapha Akanbi Foundation, Justice Mustapha Akanbi (retd), has urged all tiers of government, corporate bodies and wealthy individuals to invest more in programmes that will alleviate the sufferings of the physically challenged and elder people in the society.

Akanbi spoke in Ilorin on Sunday when the two foundations donated wheelchairs to some physically challenged people.

The mystery of monogamy: scientists claim to have the answer

Study says some species have become monogamous through evolution and, for primates, infanticide is at its root

Study shows how monogamy has risen and fallen for different species over 75m years. Photograph: Alamy

As an enduring mystery of the human condition, it has been praised and damned in equal measure. It is a bridge over the abyss of isolation but can be a bit like croquet: easy enough to grasp the rules but a hard game to enjoy.
Now scientists in Britain have taken the puzzle of monogamy and boiled it down to one big question: how did it come about in the first place? A new study claims finally to have an answer.
"Humans have ended up monogamous to some extent, it's the predominant way we live," said Christopher Opie, an anthropologist at University College London. "What we have now is an evolutionary pathway for the emergence of monogamy."

Watch hair relaxers!

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Permed hairs are pretty. They are good to behold. Any woman with lovely and relaxed hair makes heads turn. A number of women love to perm their hairs but not everyone will love the adverse effect of a permed hair gone bad.

Which hair relaxers do you use? Where do you buy them? Do you have a ‘test’ before applying any relaxer on your scalp? There is need to know this before you go to the salon.

Your scalp is a very sensitive part of your body because of its covering for the veins which supply blood to the brain. Any progressive damage to the scalp could lead to the thinning of the skin layers, thus exposing vital veins.

Crisis: PDP sets up reconciliation panel • Dickson heads 30-man committee • Rivers says Bayelsa gov will be partial

Governor Seriake Dickson
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Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State was on Monday named as the Chairman of the 30-man Peoples Democratic Party National Reconciliation Committee.

Dickson, who hails from the same state with President Goodluck Jonathan, is one of the 16 governors backing the Governor Jonah Jang-led faction of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. Dickson’s  headship of the committee has already  been  faulted by  the Rivers State Government which  described  him as one of President Goodluck Jonathan’s “hatchet men.”

Bayelsa alleges plots to destabilise state

Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson
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Bayelsa State Government says it has uncovered plots by some persons, with the active support and collaboration of desperate politicians, to destabilise the state.

Chief Pres Secreatry to the Governor of the State, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said in a statement on Tuesday that such politicians had perfected  moves to “sponsor  mass street protests as part of their campaign of calumny and propaganda against the state government.”

Mercy Aigbe And Odunlade Adekola Get Married (Relax, It’s Only For A Movie)

By NollywoodNice

Mercy Aigbe is such a beautiful bride isn’t she? Here she and Odunlade Adekola are pictured on set for a new movie role. In real life both are happily married with children.

Liverpool agree Soldado deal with Valencia, as Suarez’s move to Arsenal draws closer

Reports in Spain, claim that Liverpool have agreed a fee with Valencia for their star striker, Robert Soldado, as Luis Suarez’s move to Arsenal gathers momentum.

As we reported earlier today, Arsenal have finally sent in a new offer for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, believed to be in excess of a club-record £40million – will trigger Suarez’s release clause.
The Uruguay international is keen to move to the Emirates and Arsene Wenger has made the 26-year-old his top priority, especially after Real Madrid upped the price for Gonzalo Higuain at the very last minute and is pulling all the stops to sign the striker.

Protests over Dickson’s chairmanship of PDP reconciliation committee

Barely 24 hours after the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, announced a National Reconciliation Committee headed by Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, some members of the party have expressed their displeasure over the development.
One of such is a governorship aspirant of the party in Adamawa State in the last elections, Umar Ardo, who has appealed to the National Chairman, Bamangar Tukur, and members of the National Working Committee,NWC, to reconsider Dickson’s appointment.

Photo of the Crashed Car That Killed Patience Jonathan’s Mum Revealed

Scene of the crash that claimed the life of the First Lady’s mother….

Nigeria’s police command in Rivers state today confirmed the death of Madam Charity Obah, the foster mother to Mrs. Patience Jonathan, the wife of the President, in an auto crash along East-West road in the state.

Gov. Rochas Okorocha sacks Nkiru Sylvanus

Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus was relieved of her position as Special Assistant on Lagos Affairs ( Imo State ) following a cabinet dissolution by the Imo State government which affected all commissioners, special advisers, senior special assistants and special assistants in the cabinet.
A statement from the government of the state explains that the ‘the dissolution was necessary to give room for more capable hands into the system in order to fully actualize the rescue mission agenda of the State Government.’
A lot of eyebrows were raised when Okorocha appointed the Abia State-born ‘Final Tussle’ star as Special Assistant on Lagos Matters in July 2011.

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Manchester City complete signing of Alvaro Negredo from Sevilla

Spain striker Alvaro Negredo has joined Manchester City. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo from Sevilla.
The 27-year-old, who has 14 Spain caps and six international goals, follows Jesús Navas in arriving from the Spanish club.
A statement on the club's website said: "City are delighted to announce the signing of Alvaro Negredo, who becomes the club's third new recruit of the summer."
The deal follows news that Fiorentina have reached an agreement to sell the Montenegrin striker Stevan Jovetic to City. The 23-year-old has scored 35 league goals in five seasons with Fiorentina, who finished fourth in Serie A last season, and it appears City's lengthy pursuit of the versatile forward has come to fruition.
A statement on the Italian club's official Twitter account, @ACF_Fiorentina, read: "An agreement has been reached with Manchester City Football Club for the permanent sale of the player Stevan Jovetic."

7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Guava You Should Know

 by: tosin 

Some of the surprising and brilliant health benefits of guava are listed below.

1. Weight loss: Guava is very helpful for those who want to lose weight without compromising their intake of proteins, vitamins and fibre. Guava is very high in roughage and rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals, but it has no cholesterol and a low number of digestible carbohydrates. It is a is very filling snack and satisfies the appetite very easily. Adding a medium-sized guava to your lunch and you will not feel hungry again until the evening. Ironically, it can also help with weight gain in lean, thin people. This is probably due to its wealth of nutrients, which keep the metabolism regulates and helps to promote the proper absorption of nutrients.

Christians, Muslims Must Join Hands To Confront Boko Haram – Shehu Of Borno

 

Nigerians should see Boko Haram as a common enemy and not an attempt by Muslims to Islamise or divide the country, Abubakar Ibn Garbai, the Shehu of Borno, said yesterday.

Akpabio, Obasanjo In Closed Door Meeting Over Jonathan’s Ambition, PDP Govs Rift

Governor of Akwa Ibom State and staunch ally of President Goodluck Jonathan, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, met with former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo behind closed doors to deliberate on the internal wrangling among the governors of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
It was learnt that the governor also used the meeting to solicit Obasanjo’s support for the President’s reelection in 2015.

Former FCT Chief Judge, Gumi, guilty of misconduct – NJC

The National Judicial Council,NJC, on Thursday found former Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, Lawal Hassan Gumi, guilty of gross misconduct contrary to Rule 1(i) of the Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers.

The verdict would have led to his removal from office if he were still serving.

The 5 Hottest Celebrity Dad’s In Nigeria

By NollywoodNice

All of these men have made a name for themselves in the Nigerian entertainment industry.  They are also all very proud fathers.
5. Peter Okoye

4. Joseph Yobo

3. Naeto C.

2. 2Face Idibia

1. 9ice

See What Singer 9ice Looked Like Before The Fame

By NollywoodNice 

Check Him Out Now:


What a difference money and success can make in someone’s appearance! He worked hard for all that he has, so congrats to him! For those of you who are striving for success, let this be your motivation!

See What Banky W. Looked Like With Hair

By NollywoodNice 

Below is a photo of the smooth singer back in the day:



Here is a photo of him now:


Some may like to clown the vocalist for his bald head, but hey we actually like both looks! What do you think?

The 5 Hottest Celebrity Moms In Nigeria

By NollywoodNice 

All of these women deserve a round of applause.  They are mothers, they are beautiful, and they are at the top of their game!

5. Mercy Johnson

4. Adaeze Yobo

3.  Omotola

2.  Mercy Aigbe

1.  Annie Idibia

Keshi recalls Nsofor, Ameobi

Stephen Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has recalled Emmanuel Emenike, Obinna Nsofor and Shola Ameobi to the team. The attackers were part of a 20-man team list released on Wednesday ahead of an international friendly match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Durban on August 14.

The game which is based on the annual Mandela Challenge at the Moses Mabhida Stadium is in honour of the former South African President and revered world statesman, Dr. Nelson Mandela.

We Won’t Call Off Strike, ASUU Tells FG

Striking university teachers on Wednesday insisted that they would not return to the classrooms until the Federal Government honoured fully the 2009 agreement and Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two parties.

This came as there were conflicting reports from the University of Jos over the institution post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

While the striking teachers insisted on Wednesday that the exercise would not hold, the school authorities said the screening was in progress.

Nonso Diobi disses Tonto Dikeh, worships Mercy Johnson on twitter

By Kaymi

Just when we thought the case had died now, the twitter diss continues.  First it was Lola Omotayo, now Nollywood actor Nonso Diobi has replied Tonto in a series of Tweets he posted a few hours ago
You will recall that Tonto Dikeh via her twitter handle, previously mocked Mercy Johnson saying  Nollywood actresses marry horribly….well see Nonso Diobi’s response to the tweets below:

Kids can save money too

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Children usually want to spend money they receive immediately. As parents, you need to teach them how to save money. Although it is not an easy task, you may have to tell them the benefits of a saving culture in exaggerated ways

Envelope or jar technique

Let your child make a daily habit of keeping money aside in a jar or an envelope from their pocket money. Target a percentage, for instance, 10 or five percent.  A child who gets N100 as pocket money can save N10 each time the money is given to him. They could have two jars, one containing savings for long term goals and another for short term goals.

Consult the doctor in your phone

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Health is wealth. But as desirable as it is, it can be an expensive asset based on what it takes to engage a qualified doctor, pay hospital bills and buy quality drugs. The implication is that it is important to be aware of some other ways one can, at times, access things one will get in a conventional hospital.

One of such is provided by advanced technology, through which you can now manage your health and also keep track of how healthy you are living. Specifically, with a mobile phone in your hand, your health may not solely be in your doctor’s hands again.

Confed Cup: Minister summons NFF, Keshi over performance

Minister of Sports Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
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The Minister of Sports Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Monday summoned the executives of the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi over the performance of the team at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup held in Brazil last month.

For Funke Akindele, a kiss too brief

The estranged couple

The reported separation of celebrated actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband, Kehinde Oloyede, lengthens  the list of celebrities with failed marriages, writes TEMITAYO FAMUTIMI

Some days after pictures that Funke Akindele took on location for a new film – in which she acts as a palmwine tapper – circulated on the social media, the story of her separation from her husband, Kehinde Oloyede, broke on Monday.

Uproar as four northern governors visit Amaechi •Protesters stoned governors’ convoy – Rivers govt •Kwankwaso, Aliyu, Lamido, Nyako demand CP’s redeployment

L-R: Governors Rabi’u Kwankwaso (Kano State); Sule Lamido (Jigawa) Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Babangida Aliyu (Niger); and Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), during the governors visit to Amaechi in Port Harcourt... on Tuesday.
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There was commotion again in Rivers State as thousands  of youths  believed to be loyal to the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, reportedly threw stones and other objects at the convoy of the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.

Govs pledge security for corps members

NYSC members

GOVERNORS have pledged their readiness to ensure the security of lives of members of the National Youth Service Corps posted to their states in the course of their national service.

The pledge came amidst apprehension generated by the insecurity in some parts of the country as the corps members embarked on a three-week orientation programme for the 2013 Batch ‘B’ of the national service.

The governors also took turns to remind the corp members of the role in nation building.

3 steps to take when your boyfriend says he ‘needs space’

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by Kristina Marchant

When you’re used to spending a lot of time with a man and feel extremely emotionally connected to him and then he tells you he wants distance, a myriad of uncontrollable emotions can unleash inside you.

Has your boyfriend recently told you he needs to take some space from your relationship to think about things? Though the words “I need space” are dreaded by lovers everywhere and can leave one feeling confused, panicked, and rejected, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can actually be an opportunity to bring you closer together.
Most of us already know that men are from Mars, and that translates to them needing time by themselves to investigate and figure out their feelings and thoughts. However, there are still things you can do when he says he needs his alone time that will help sway his decision in your favor.

China And Nigeria Sign $1.1Billion Deal

China has agreed to give Nigeria a $1.1bn low-interest loan to build much-needed infrastructure.

The deal was struck during President Goodluck Jonathan’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday.