Thursday, 19 March 2015

Bearded lady reveals she now loves her unshaven look after years of bullying

24yr old Harnaam Kaur, who lives in Berkshire, UK, and suffers from what doctors calls polycystic ovary syndrome (facial hair growth in women) says she now loves her beards and have stopped trying to get rid of it. Harnaam said she started growing the beards when she was just 11 years old and had to endure years of bullying and people making fun of her.

FirstBank Savings Bonanza: What FirstBank Promises, FirstBank Delivers

 
It was a remarkable close to the FirstBank Savings Bonanza Draws on March 12, 2015 at the All Seasons Plaza, Agindigbi Ikeja. The ultimate giveaway of prizes spanning over 7 months saw more than 1,500 customers rewarded through the bonanza initiative. 

The event was mixed with laughter, fun challenges, popping of champagne for the winner, handing out of amazing prizes, and some “shoki and sekem” dance moves.

Photo: Check out how orderly Lagos traffic was in the 60's

...And men riding bicycles to work with ease. I can imagine how life was back then.

Gamboru in fresh attacks from Boko Haram members

Gamboru town in Borno state came under fresh attacks from Boko Haram members yesterday night. Cameroon investigative journalist Bisong Etahoben said this in a tweet.

Kate Middleton's ex Nigerian police guard reinstated after wrongful dismissal

Ricky Haruna, 39, a Met police officer who guarded Kate Middleton when she was still dating Prince William has been reinstated after she was wrongly fired after a superior allegedly enlisted the help of a dementia patient to frame her for fraud. She is now suing the Metropolitan police for race discrimination and wrongful dismissal. Continue to read the full story..

FFK comes for Gov. Amaechi's father, says he was a palm-wine tapping peasant

Lol. Femi Fani-Kayode don't play at all!

Ibinabo Fiberesima Egbuka is still AGN president

Press statement below...
The President of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima Egbuka wishes to express her heartfelt appreciation to her members, Nollywood practitioners and teeming fans. The love and support you have shown towards her is overwhelming. The moment the news of the court ruling filtered in on the 16th of March 2015, Our office have received a barrage of phone calls, emails and text messages from so many people expressing their concern, support and love. Some made us laugh, some made us cry.

Musiliu Obanikoro's role as Minister of State II Foreign Affairs...

Yesterday, Musiliu Obanikoro was sworn in as the new Minister of State II Foreign Affairs. Many people didn't understand what the II there meant and his role. His Special Adviser (Media Strategy) Ohimai Amaize just clarified that on twitter.

Michelle Obama stuns in floral Kenzo dress as she arrirves Japan



US First Lady Michelle Obama touched down Japan yesterday March 18th in this beautiful brightly printed Kenzo’s Fall 2014 collection, which costs around $700. She paired the dress with a metallic belt and black pumps. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Woman bites off another woman's lip over gossip in Lagos


Ada Joy Samuel, (pictured above) lost a part of her lower lip during a street fight with her friend, Ejiofor Chioma, in the Ajao Estate area of Lagos state.

Boko Haram aligning themselves with ISIS is frightening - Sanusi


Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank, Mohammadu Sanusi II says the idea of Boko Haram aligning themselves with international terror group, ISIS is frightening. He said this in an interview with CNN's Chief Correspondence, Christine Amanpour which aired last night. 

Twins separated at birth reunite 25 years later - how they found each other is remarkable


One day, a friend of Anaïs Bordier asked her if she'd ever featured in a music video. She replied no. Then the friend told her he saw someone who looked exactly like her in the music video of Youtube star KevJumba titled 'High School Virgin'. This was back in December 2012. He then sent a screen shot from the video to Anaïs. Anaïs couldn't believe what she was seeing, the person in the video looked identical to her.

APC Presidential ticket: Tinubu stepped down for my husband for the sake of Nigeria - Aisha Buhari


Aisha Buhari, wife of the APC Presidential candidate, Gen. Buhari says former Lagos state Governor and one of APC's chieftains, Bola Tinubu jettisoned his personal interest and allowed her husband run as president for the sake of Nigeria. She said this at the 14th town hall meeting of the Lagos Central senatorial district hosted by Sen. Remi Tinubu (APC senatorial candidate in Lagos yesterday March 18th.

Gov Oshiomole orders investigation into death of hotel staff in police custody


Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole has ordered a full scale investigation into the death of Chibuike Edeh, a staff of Protea hotel in Benin city, Edo state, who was arrested for stealing N48,000 belonging a guest at the hotel on March 14th. He later died in police custody.

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

INEC ready for next week's general elections - Jega


Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega says the electoral body is ready to conduct the general elections which starts next week Saturday March 28th. At a meeting with some Civil Society bodies in Abuja today, Prof Jega said the time provided by the postponement has helped the commission articulate its plan for the conduct of a successful election

Pres. Jonathan in Fulani attire as he's made Patron of Fulani cattle rearers


President Jonathan rocked Fulani attire as he was made the Life Patron of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a socio-cultural body of Fulani pastoralists in Northern Nigeria. The group visited President Jonathan at the State House today March 18th to show their support to him and endorse him for 2nd term. See the photos after the cut...

'They are busy abusing me and my husband. I will not answer them' - Patience Jonathan


First Lady Patience Jonathan says she'll not join issues with the opposition party in Rivers state who she described as rascals. Mrs Jonathan said they have been abusing her and her husband over the attack at APC rally in Okrika on Feb 17th and she doesn't plan to answer them. She said this while campaigning at the PDP women rally in Rivers state today. She said;

FFK says APC is planning to release a scandalous documentary against GEJ 3 days to election


In a statement released todayFemi Fani Kayode said the APC has budgeted $2million to produce a blockbuster documentary which he described as baseless and full of lies to slander against president Jonathan and his government. Read the statement below...

There are three issues that we wish to bring to the attention of the Nigerian Public today, all reflecting the sheer desperation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to get power. 

Atiku Abubakar releases a statement on his political stance...


President Jonathan's visit to VP Atiku Abubakar at his home about a week ago sparked rumours that he was decamping back to PDP. Well, that is not happening. He just released this statement via his twitter handle.

Lol...see what Dele Momodu tweeted about Patience Jonathan

The first lady campaigned in Rivers state today. NTA showed it live but I missed it. I hear she was extra passionate on stage today. See what Bonario also tweeted after the cut...


Photo: Ugandan woman stripped and abused in India


This happened reportedly happened in Assam, India. The guy who posted it on twitter didn't give much details, only said "Ugandan women are tortured, raped, humiliated and killed without help in Middle East Countries". Barbaric!

When your replacement is close to you featuring Miley Cyrus..lol


A few days ago, photos of Miley Cyrus' boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger huggin on and flirting with a girl in Mexico hit the net (right). Patrick later claimed the girl was his best friend's girlfriend, a claim no one believed. Anyway, fast forward to today and it looks like Miley knows the girl. Her name is Natalie and that's her pictured standing behind Miley. The girls hung out at theUSC football game in November last year and that was where she met Patrick.

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

See what this 'silly' American man posted on instagram (photo)


Quite a number of Africans found it offensive but he refused to take it down... oh well!

Switzerland returns $380 million of Abacha's loot to Nigeria


The Swiss government has concluded plans to return $380 million to Nigeria, which is part of money stashed in Swiss banks by former dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha while he was in power.

Monday, 16 March 2015

Photos: Check out comedian AY's brand new ride - a Jaguar XJL

Comedian and producer of Nigerian's highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time, Ayo Makun just bought himself a brand new Jaguar XJL. Congrats to him. See more photos of the ride after the cut..

Photos: Thugs destroy APC political banners on Ikorodu Rd, Lagos

This happened this afternoon along Ikorodu road in Lagos. The thugs were seen destroying APC posters. Another photo after the cut...

Court nullifies movement restriction during Lagos monthly sanitation

Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the restriction of movement of Lagos state residents during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Delivering his judgement in a suit filed by some aggrieved residents, Justice Mohammed described as unlawful the restrictions of residents, adding that it was a violation of the citizens’ right to personal liberty and freedom of movement protected by sections 35 and 41 of the Constitution.

He voided the power of the Lagos State Government and its agent to arrest any citizen found moving between 7am & 10am during the monthly sanitation which holds every last Saturday of every month.

Troops clear Boko Haram members from Goniri, Yobe state

Nigerian troops cleared out all members of Boko Haram from Goniri in Yobe state this morning.

Saturday, 14 March 2015

11-year relationship & a breakup! The story that broke Nigerian twitter

This Twitter User tells a really sad story of how her friend dated a guy for 11 years, split her salary with him all through and basically kept him happy.. Then he breaks their 11 year relationship a day to his wedding with another girl. Sad! Continue to see the rest of the tweets...

Friday, 13 March 2015

Photo: Dencia, her pink hair and pink bra step out looking stunning

The music star and beauty entrepreneur stepped in her pink hair, pink shoes, pink bag, and showed off her pink bra underneath a transparent black top. Love the look!