Thursday 31 October 2013

How To Prevent Migraines


Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines. If you are one of these unlucky victims, you know the annoying and sometime debilitating symptoms

Eating Oily Fish Linked To Longer, Healthier Life




Eating plenty of fish on a regular basis can help protect you from a range of serious diseases. But are there any dangers in eating too much? Oily fish

Bulletproof Cars: Oduah Must Be Jailed - Protesters Insist




The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) on Wednesday staged a protest at the Lagos offices of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission

Today's Highlights in History (October 31st)


Today is Thursday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2013. There are 61 days left in the year. On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the

Wednesday 30 October 2013

Mercy Aigbe, Halima Abubakar, Others For City Pride Awards




 Terry G, Chidinma, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Adebayo and Halima Abubakar will lead other top entertainers and high-society people to the annual City Pride

Former Footballer Beheaded, Left In His Home




A former professional footballer's head has been severed and left on the doorstep of his home in a rucksack.
The horrified wife of Joao Rodrigo

ASUU Strike: Police Tear-Gas Scatters Protesting UniAbuja Lecturers




The Nigerian Police Force Wednesday, tear-gassed members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Abuja branch as they

UN Honours Late Prof. Achebe


The United Nations has devoted Friday, November 15, 2013 to late Professor Chinua Achebe who died last march in Boston, US.

Fashola Presents N489.69bn 2014 Budget




Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, (SAN) on Wednesday presented the sum of N489.69 billion 2014 budget to the state House of Assembly for

Iran’s Coach Doubts Eaglets’ Ages




The head coach of the Iranian U-17 side, Ali Doustimehr has congratulated the Golden Eaglets over their qualification for the quarter final of the

List Of World’s Most Powerful People




Who’s more powerful, the autocratic leader of a former superpower or the handcuffed commander in chief of the most dominant country in the world?

Daily Walk Prevents Breast Cancer




New research has found women who walk an hour every day can reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. Even more encouraging, more frequent

Police Uncovers Another Baby Factory In Imo


The Imo state police command has arrested a 35 year old native of Umuoda Isingwu Umuahia south in Abia state, Mrs. Rose Nwadinaobi, for allegedly running

FEC Meeting Cancelled


The weekly Federal Executive Council meeting did not hold on Wednesday (today). This was despite the fact that President Goodluck Jonathan who embarked

NANS Threatens ASUU Over Ongoing Prolonged Strike


The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) zone 'B' has given the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities [ASUU] seven days

Sunday 27 October 2013

4 Injured As Car Rams Into Catholic Church During Service In Lagos


Four persons were injured Sunday morning at the Church of Assumption, Agboroko, Lagos as a car lost control and rammed into the church building

Army Arrests Ex-colonel Who Led Yobe B’Haram Attacks


A retired lieutenant colonel, who was said to have led the Boko Haram attacks on Damaturu, Yobe State, on Thursday was arrested by security forces

Friday 25 October 2013

Nollywood Actress Sues AIT For N1m


Nollywood actress and producer, Queen Temitope Oluwa has slammed a lawsuit against the owner of Africa Independent Television, AIT. She is reportedly

Amazing Health Benefits Of Papaya (pawpaw)


Papaya enjoys a rich history, and has been used since very long for medicinal uses in our day to day life. The Mayans of the indigenous peoples of

Thursday 24 October 2013

Pirates Kidnap Two American Sailors Off Nigeria




Pirates have stormed an oil supply vessel off southern Nigeria and kidnapped the ship’s captain and chief engineer, both US citizens, a private security

Ex-PMAN President Amego Is Dead




Terminally ill Nigeria’s affable funk master and former president of Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, Mustapha Amego is dead.

Dino Melaye Released, Says Police Exhibited Professionalism





 Police, Wednesday, released anti-corruption crusader, Dino Melaye, who was arrested after he led a protest against the Minister of Aviation, Princess

18-yr-old Gang Raped, Commits Suicide




An 18-year-old girl, allegedly gang-raped by three boys, has committed suicide at her Amarata residence. It is a suburb of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State

Spurs, Swansea Hunt For More Europa League Success



Premier League duo Tottenham and Swansea put unbeaten records on the line in the third batch of Europa League group action on Thursday.

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Again, Boko Haram kills 10, Raze Buildings In Borno Villages



For the second time in two days, gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect has invaded villages of Kawuri District and Fori of

FG Inaugurates $6m World Bank Assisted Transmission Infrastructure


The federal government has formally inaugurated a new electricity transmission sub-station constructed in Karu, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja

Mourinho Keeps Players In The Dark Over Line-Up For Schalke Showdown


Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has kept all of his players bar John Terry in the dark over who will be starting against Schalke in the Champions League on

Over Three Million Nigerians In US, Canada - Carrington


A former Ambassador of United States to Nigeria, Mr. Walter Carrington, has said no fewer than three million Nigerians live and works in US and Canada.

Monday 21 October 2013

Brazil Outright Favourites To Win World Cup - Ronaldo




Brazil legend Ronaldo feels that the Selecao are arguably the outright favourites to win the 2014 World Cup ahead of Spain and Germany.

Scientist Uncovers Biological Internal Clock Able to Measure Age of Most Human Tissues




Everyone grows older, but scientists don't really understand why. Now a UCLA study has uncovered a biological clock embedded in our genomes that may

FIFA Women U-20: Falconets Set For Sierra Leone




The U-20 Women National Team, nicknamed Falconets, has intensified training programme in Abuja ahead of this weekend’s 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Pro-Morsy Students Battle Police Outside Top Cairo University




Tear gas shrouded the streets outside the Sunni Muslim world's most prestigious university after Egyptian police battled thousands of pro-Muslim Brotherhood

Borno Mourn As Gunmen In Military Uniform Kill 19


No fewer than 20 persons were killed yesterday, while 10 others were injured when gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram insurgency group launched

NASA Reverses Ban On Chinese Scientists


NASA has reversed a decision to ban six Chinese scientists from a space conference, Chinese state media said, after prominent US astronomers vowed

TENNIS: Federer Back In Spotlight, Nadal Skips Swiss Indoors






Roger Federer has regained the spotlight at his home Swiss Indoors starting on Monday following the late pullout of Rafael Nadal, who said that the strain

Saturday 19 October 2013

Man Splashes Exotic Photos Of His Mansion Online To Attract Ladies For Marriage


A wealthy Serbian bachelor, Don Milisav Juan Gonzales Brzi, who says he is 39, has been posting pictures of himself in his mansion in the hope that

Oshiomhole Signs Kidnapping Prohibition Act Amendment Into Law


Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomohole, on Friday, signed the Kidnapping Prohibition Act 2009 as amended by the State House of Assembly, into law. Speaking

Quote Of The Day: Take Responsibility


"The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up"

Fans Attacks Nollywood Actors For Playing Roles Of School Kids


The Nigerian Nollywood actors, Nkem Owoh of Osuofia fame, Funke Akindele of Jenifa and Mercy Johnson have been criticized by fans for playing the

Friday 18 October 2013

Police Beef Up Security In Ekiti Ahead Of Jonathan's Visit On Saturday


The police on Friday beefed up security in and around Ado-Ekiti in readiness for President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to Ekiti on

Nigerian emerge winner at the new Miss Black Africa Pageant


A new Miss Black Africa UK 2013 has been appointed as the winner Precious Okeke was disqualified for a breach in the terms and conditions. The 1st Runner

Jonathan Condoles With Dangote, Ayogu Eze




President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with Nigeria’s leading entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote, on the death of his eldest brother,

About 20 Tourists Rescued From Obudu Mountain Resort After Mudslide


Three days of heavy rains provoked a mudslide that led to more than 20 tourists having to be rescued from the top of the Obudu Mountain resort in

Andros Townsend To Spend Four More Years In Spurs




Andros Townsend, English football's man-of-the-moment, has signed a new four-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, the Premier League club announced

ASUU Strike: NANS Barricades Niger Bridge For Hours


The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Friday barricaded the Asaba axis of the Niger Bridge for more than two hours.

Kate Middleton Plays Volleyball, Looks Amazing Three Months After Baby’s Birth




On Friday, Oct. 18, three months after giving birth to Prince George, her first child with husband Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge attended a

Former President Abdulsalami Urges ASUU To End Strike




A former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Friday in Minna appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to call off their strike