10 surprising ways marriage makes you healthier

                         

 As any happily married person can attest, there are countless perks to matrimony. But you may not realize that those with partners by their sides just may live longer than their unattached counterparts—and avoid serious conditions in the process.

 Here are 10 unexpected health bonuses to being hitched.

1. A Longer Life

If you’ve told your spouse he’ll be the death of you, you were probably mistaken. A 2013 study by Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, showed that baby boomers in a steady marriage or long-term relationship are half as likely to die than singles during middle age—and they accounted for factors like socioeconomic status and health problems. This is likely because having a companion keeps you emotionally enriched, socially connected and mentally stimulated, all of which are linked to better health.

Pistorius was not mentally ill when he shot girlfriend' - experts says

Many weeks after his trial was put on hold so he can get psychiatric evaluation to determine if he was
mentally ill when he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, in his home in February 2013, a report has been released. A panel of mental health experts has concluded that Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from mental illness when he killed Reeva, the chief prosecutor at his murder trial said today.

The mental experts, a psychologist and 3 psychiatrists all agreed that Oscar understood the gravity of his act when he shot Reeva through a closed toilet door. The request for evaluation came after his defence team brought a psychiatrist who testified that Oscar had an anxiety disorder, because of his disability, that could have contributed to the shooting. His trial resumed today after a 1-month break.

Pres. Jonathan condemns Bauchi bomb attack and mass killings in Kaduna

Read the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemns Friday night's bombing in theBayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent mass killings in Southern Kaduna.

The President commiserates with all the families who lost loved ones in the heinous attacks and extends his heartfelt sympathies to all those who suffered injuries or lost their properties during the wanton assaults on Bauchi and Kaduna States.

President Jonathan reassures the people of Bauchi and Kaduna State that the Federal Government will continue to take all necessary action to apprehend the perpetrators of thedastardly attacks and restore the fullest possible  security to all parts of the country.

Founder of Boko Haram is a member of the opposition - FFK

While speaking on Channels TV's breakfast show, Sunrise Daily, this morning June 30th, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, who recently dumped the APC for PDP, said the founder of terrorist group, Boko Haram, is an indigene of Borno state and is also a key official of the opposition. He also said Boko Haram is the armed wing of the opposition. Some of what he said below...

"It is very clear that the founder of Boko Haram, the person that actually founded Boko Haram when he was in office...and I won't mention his name on Television but everybody knows who it is, is from Borno state. He is alive and well. He is a key member of the opposition. Again I look at the utterances of the official spokesman of the opposition last year, that is Lai Mohammed, where he protested at the fact that Boko Haram was proscribed by the federal government where he said it was unconstitutional for the federal government to do so. He needs to explain why it is he would want to protect and support an organization that has killed almost 15,000 Nigerians as at that time and is against the fact that they were being proscribed to protect Nigerians.

"If you compare what’s happening in Nigeria to what happened in Ireland some years ago, you had Sinn Fein on the one hand and then you had the IRA on the other. The IRA was the armed wing of Sinn Fein and as far as I’m concerned, Boko Haram could well be described as the armed wing of the opposition, today.”

GEJ to watch Super Eagles in Brazil if they make it to quarter-final

President Jonathan has promised to travel to Brazil to watch the Super Eagles live if they make it to the quarter-final stage of the 2014 World Cup. Nigeria will play France in the Round of 16 tomorrow Monday June 30th (5pm Nigerian time) and if they beat France, GEJ and some members of his govt will travel to Brazil to watch their next match.

This was revealed by Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, who said the additional incentive from the president has motivated the players to beat France at all cost. Nigeria has never reached the quarter-final stage of any World Cup

"He assured us when he called that he's behind us and if we beat France and qualify for the quarter-final, he will come and visit us and watch the next game. That's a very big motivation for us to know that the president will come and visit us. It's better than money and we are determined to go there and fight and give our best. It's a morale booster." 

Pregnant Woman Runs In The U.S. Track and Field Championships! She’s HUGE!

        

Wow! This is one determined momma!

Alysia Montano is 34-weeks pregnant, but competed in the 800 meters race on Thursday at the US Track and Field Championships anyway!

This 28-year-old athlete is set to give birth in seven weeks, but she felt that it was important to run, even though she finished last. Alysia explained her decision to participate, saying: “I've been running throughout my pregnancy and I felt really, really good during the whole process. I just didn't want to get lapped and be the first person to get lapped in the 800.”

Survey puts unlicensed software installed in Nigeria at $287m in 2013

Nigeria wealth distribution

Eighty one percent of the software installed on personal computers (PCs) in Nigeria in 2013 was not properly licensed, according to the 2013 Global Software Survey released by BSA | The Software Alliance (BSA). The study found the commercial value of unlicensed software in Nigeria reached more than $287 million in 2013; in the Middle East and Africa the commercial value of unlicensed software was over $4.3 billion in 2013. 

Luis Suarez’s defence in biting episode will crack you up (READ)

                                                        

Banned Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez has denied ‘biting’ Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, suggesting he lost his balance and fell onto him.

Suarez wrote the FIFA’s disciplinary panel saying he did not deliberately sink his teeth into the player, and that he was the person who was left in the most pain.

‘In no way it happened how you have described, as a bite or intent to bite,’ the Uruguay striker wrote in Spanish in a letter dated June 25.

He added: ‘After the impact … I lost my balance, making my body unstable and falling on top of my opponent.’

Daily Mail reports:

Luis Suarez returns home to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup

Luiz Suarez returned to his native home of Uruguay yesterday June 27th to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup and banned from all football for four-months for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. Not only were hundreds of fans at Montevideo airport to welcome him, waving banners of support, but the president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, was also at the airport.

Luis Suarez pictured above with his children, Benjamin and Defina as he greeted fans from his mother's home in Lagomar.

Channel O and Mavin Records are giving you the chance to be in the Dorobucci music video

This month, the ever-cool Channel O is collaborating with hot Nigerian music label Mavin Records to offer one lucky SuperFan the incredible opportunity of being included in the upcoming DoroBucci music video, alongside celebrated Mavins, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di’Ja. Continue...

Meet the god of Nigeria’s mobile and Internet space

Nigeria’s mobile tech pioneer who founded MTECH, West Africa’s largest mobile content company, is producing the country’s next generation of elite entrepreneurs and internet companies – and he’s already got $5m for the job

In 1999, as the United States of America tried to find its way through the infamous dot come bubble, Chika Nwobi was an employee with phoneonline.com, a Knoxville-based mobile internet startup. The East Tennessee State University Computer Science and Economics Hons grad had always wanted to be an entrepreneur.

10 crucial things young people need to learn about love

                               Perfection is possible. Ha! Cute, but no. As much as we would all like to believe this one, it just isn’t true. And that’s a good thing! It’s our foibles and failings that make us (and our relationships) interesting.

 People in their twenties are full of life and promise, and that’s a great thing. But they are also full of some lousy ideas about love. So let’s take a moment to educate ourselves on the things we need to know, and the misconceptions we need to drop, ASAP. Here’s what Gen Y needs to know about love:

1. It takes work. Love isn’t some gorgeous, easy fairytale. It is a wonderful thing, but if you want to make it work, you need to put in the work. Continue...

Job Posting: Vacancies for Online Editors, Stylists, Makeup Artists & More Available

A business and lifestyle magazine operational in Abuja requires the services of smart, creative and competent individuals to fill the available vacancy within her organization.

All applicants should be Abuja residents, creative, capable of multi-tasking and taking initiative.

See the available position below;

Graphic Designers
Reporter / Correspondent
Employment Type: Full Time
Responsibilities

• Production of interesting, well-written content that is in line with prescribed editorial style and format standards, that will interest readers; and also for online publishing.
• Collect and analyze information about newsworthy events to write stories for publication or broadcast.  Continue...

World Cup 2014: Super Eagles boycott training over bonus money

Super Eagles players reportedly missed a scheduled training session yesterday after a disagreement with officials of the National Football Federation over bonus money.

BBC Sports reports that the players believe they are each $15,000 (£8,800) short of what they were expecting for reaching the last 16 in Brazil.

The players refused to train in Campinas on Thursday and NFF officials later confirmed the session had been cancelled. Continue...

7 easy ways to eat healthy in your 30s

                                  With busy schedules and lots of responsibilities, we often forget to eat healthy in our 30s. Date nights with your partner, spending time with your children and making a career, it seems there’s no time to cook and eat healthy meals.

 However, you need to take care of yourself and eat well in your 30s since they’re some of the most important years for preventing chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease, dental disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. If you are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, check out the list of 7 easy ways to eat healthy in your 30s.

1. Make time for yourself

No matter how busy you are, you should always make time for yourself. Carve out 15-20 minutes to make a healthy lunch for yourself or carve out those 5 minutes to enjoy some herbal tea. I know it’s hard to make time for yourself when you have plenty of important tasks to accomplish. But if you want to be healthy in your 30s and in the years to come, you need to take a few short breaks throughout the day.

Snakes And Bees 'flush Out' Boko Haram Fighters

The Nigerian Army is struggling to flush Boko Haram Islamist fighters out of their forest fastness, but it seems snakes may be doing the job for them.

 Two suspected Boko Haram gunmen captured by local volunteers in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, said they had fled the Sambisa Forest because of "incessant snake bites", the Vanguard newspaper reports.

 One of the suspects, Kolo Mustapha, said bees have also been known to join in the attacks, often leaving their victims fatally injured. Some of his fellow-fighters think there is a supernatural aspect to the attacks, fearing that Boko Haram's victims are wreaking vengeance on their killers.

Mustapha said he was caught because, like many others, he was trying to sneak back into town "as we have nowhere else to go". "Our leaders have fled to Cameroon," he added, saying they had forced local youths to join the group.

 The other captive, Umar Abor, said "almost all our comrades are leaving the Sambisa because of constant attacks by snakes and bees". Many accuse Boko Haram leaders of having brought the plague upon themselves by kidnapping and killing civilians.

The Civilian JTF volunteers agree that fighters have been fleeing the forest in growing numbers over the past two weeks, and were helping the security forces find weapons caches.

Terrible: Man hacks friend to death for not returning VCD he borrowed

                                                                  

A man in Ondo has been arrested by the police after he was accused of killing his friend over a minor disagreement.

Success Okon is said to have killed his friend, simply identified as Solomon, for not returning a Video Compact Disc (VCD) which he borrowed.

The duo got into a fight in the Oke Igbo Local Government Area of the state after Solomon was unable to give back the VCD.

Punch reports:

Kerry Washington designing Scandal inspired clothing line

Kerry Washington, the star of US political thriller TV series Scandal is collaborating with the show's costume designer Lyn Paolo and clothing line The Limited, to create a Scandal inspired clothing line.

The 42 piece fall collection, inspired by Kerry's fixer Olivia Pope, will included pants, tops, jackets, outerwear and will start at $49. The clothing line will hit the stores in September for all die hard fans of the popular series.

Kerry Washington will wear pieces from the collection on the next season of Scandal.

Ekiti state election: APC says they are going to court

The APC has released a statement saying they are going to court to challenge the process of the recently concluded governorship election in Ekiti State, for what it termed the militarization of Ekiti during the campaign and election period. APC says the election was neither free nor fair. (Kayode Fayemi and Ayo Fayose pictured above after the election)

Rising from its National Working Committee meeting, the APC in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, said some of their members were harassed by military men before and during the election and this in no small measure affected the performance of their Party during the elections.

Fatal accident along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, 6 confirmed dead

A fatal multiple vehicle accident occurred this morning June 27 along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway leaving at least six people dead and causing a traffic gridlock on the road. The accident happened around the Berger/Kara axis of the expressway and was caused by a truck trying to avoid another parked on the road since last month. Security agents are currently on ground to help manage the situation. 

Lagos explosion caused by fuel-laden tanker, not bomb - Police

The Lagos State Police command has refuted claims that the explosion that happened last night at Creek road in Apapa Lagos was caused by a bomb saying it was caused by a tanker carrying petrol

 

 Force Public Relations officer, Ngozi Braide explains

“There is nothing whatsoever suggesting that it was a bomb explosion. It was a tanker loaded with fuel that burst into flames. Policemen are on ground there now and we cannot yet ascertain the casualty figures. But everything is under control,” she said.

In a contradictory statement, Ibrahim Farinloye, the Spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA South-West said the cause of the fire was as a result of a gas cylinder explosion.

Enter the Women in Business Competition | Deadline is 6th July 2014

This is a call to female entrepreneurs to send in their entries for the 5th Women in Business competition, hosted by the BiD Network.

To qualify, you must fulfil the criteria below.

Adebayo Okeowo: Thou Shall Not Wear A Mini Skirt

I had been informed of Swaziland’s intolerance for women in short skirts or revealing clothes but to witness it firsthand hand was a totally different experience. Now what I saw was not a skimpily clad daughter of Adam but a grandmother who berated two young girls for wearing short skirts and revealing tops.

 Considering the case of a girl who was publicly stripped at a taxi rank in Manzini (one of Swaziland’s cities) for wearing a mini skirt and her thighs scrubbed with a brush, mini skirts are probably the next greatest act of treason in Swaziland, second only to the crime of insulting the king.

"I'm not a thief, I'm catholic" ex-bank PHB MD standing trial says

Francis Atuche, the former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB now Keystone Bank, who is standing trial for allegedly embezzling N25.7 billion from Bank PHB told Justice Lateefat Okunnu of an Ikeja High court today June 25th during cross examination that he's never stolen in his life as he is a devout Catholic.

"I am a Catholic. I cannot be a thief. I was baptised in the church and before I left primary school, I have started receiving Holy Communion which I do every day. I cannot receive Holy Communion when I am not in the state of grace. I cannot be a thief because God has been gracious to me,’’ he said.

Atuche and his wife Elizabeth are both facing theft charges. Atuche is accused of usinge bank funds to set up companies using other people as fronts. One of such companies is Platinum Oil and Gas Ltd. 

16 soldiers dead, others injured in Boko Haram attack on Borno military post

by ‘Jola Sotubo

16 soldiers are said to have lost their lives at a military post in the troubled state of Borno after an attack by terrorist sect, Boko Haram.

The attack occurred on Tuesday at Bulabulin Ngaura in the Damboa Local Government Area of the state.

A soldier, who escaped the attack, is said to have stated that they had superior firepower and that he and his colleagues “were totally subdued by the insurgents”

Nigeria qualifies for Round of 16! Yay!

So proud of our Super Eagles team. Despite losing 3-2 to Argentina, our team has qualified to the knock-out stages as runners up in Group F. The first African nation to make it to the Round of 16. Go Super Eagles! Proud Nigerian!! And Enyeama, thank you! What a goal keeper!

And we are meeting France next!

BREAKING: Another explosion hits Adamawa market

A bomb explosion has occurred at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi area of Adamawa State.

The News Agency of Nigeria quotes the Adamawa Commissioner of Police, John Abakasanga, as saying the explosion targeted a police patrol team.

He said there was no casualty from the blast.

Adamawa is one of the three states under emergency rule due to the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents.

Details later…

‘We’ll attend only to Business Class’ – Arik Airlines passengers left stranded in Calabar

Passengers on the Arik Airline flight from Calabar, Cross River to Lagos had a grueling customer service experience as they were refused boarding on a flight scheduled for 1:30pm.

According to a passenger who was booked on the said flight,the airline’s service personnel denied them access claiming that the “till has been closed.”

Just In: Explosion rocks Banex Plaza in Abuja

Reports indicate that there has been an explosion at the Banex Plaza in Abuja.

We are yet to ascertain the intensity of the blast and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

This blast comes barely two days after a blast occurred at the School of Hygiene, located along Gida Murtal, BUK road, Kano killing 8 people and leaving 20 others with life threatening injuries.

We shall bring you more details later.

Geraldine Ogwe: Sex & Love

I believe in LOVE. Loving has always fascinated me. I enjoy the special effect it has on me. Love is a beautiful thing. I also believe that you have to give something to show your love. It may be material things, money, words or time. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son. Giving is an essential part of loving.

Nigeria: Cashless Policy Goes Nationwide July 1

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, said it had granted a one-year waiver on charges above the withdrawal limits for both individual and corporate bodies in the 30 states that will join the train of the cashless policy on July 1.

The apex bank said, however, that the charges on withdrawal limits will continue to apply in Abia, Anambra, Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Rivers states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, where the pilot phase of the policy had been successfully implemented.

The CBN, in a statement by its Head, Corporate Communication, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, said: "Having successfully completed phases 1 and 2 of the cashless policy in six pilot states and the Federal Capital Territory, the management of the Central Bank of Nigeria, hereby, notifies all stakeholders and the general public that phase 3 of the policy's implementation will commence as scheduled on July 1 in the remaining 30 states of the federation.

"Charges on withdrawals for both individual and corporate account holders will only take effect in the 30 states from July 1, 2015.

"This waiver is to allow ample time for the deployment of adequate infrastructure needed to support the policy, as well as additional sensitisation of various stakeholders on the merits of the policy."

Edo State House of Assembly members engage in free for all fight

Members of the Edo state House of Assembly on June 23rd threw caution to the wind as they engaged in physical combat at the entrance of the State Assembly complex.

 

Trouble started when four PDP members; Hon. Festus Ebea, Hon. Patrick Osayimwen, Hon. Jude Ise-Idehen and Hon. Friday Ogieriakhi, suspended by the house on June 9th for what was termed 'gross misconduct', tried to gain entrance into the Assembly complex and also refused to receive a court document barring them from the building. 

 

When the lawmakers tried to forcefully gain entrance into the complex, other lawmakers engaged them in physical combat.

Pics: Luiz Suarez bites another football player

In August 2013, Liverpool player and Uruguay Forward, Luiz Suarez bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a match in Anfield, an action that got him benched for 10 matches after which he apologized.

Fast forward 10 months later and he's done it again. During the Italy-Uruguay match that took place yesterday evening June 24th, Suarez appeared to bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder (pictures above). 

Naira rain for Nigerians as Glo powers Centenary Lottery. N100m, cars for grabs

In continuation of the activities marking the country’s celebration of one hundred years as a nation, Nigerians have been given a golden opportunity to win fantastic prizes including 24 Hyundai Jeeps and one hundred million naira grand prize in the Centenary Lottery organized by Secure Electronic Technology Plc and powered by Globacom. Continue...

Boko Haram abducts 91 again in Borno state

At least 91 persons, were said to have been abducted by Boko Haram men between Thursday and Sunday from the Kumanza,Yaga and Dagu, Damboa and Dagu, Damboa and Askira Uba Local Government Areas of Borno State, local vigilante officials said yesterday night.

Four other villagers were killed while attempting to escape from their abductors, said Aji Khalil, Chairman, Sector 5 of the local vigilante group in Borno State.

Stephen Keshi blasts Nigerian fans for insulting him and his family

According to a Vanguard reporter who spoke with Stephen Keshi in Brazil, the Super Eagles coach is angry at Nigerian fans for abusing him over the team's performance at the on-going World Cup in Brazil. Keshi said there was absolutely no justification for fans to insult him and his family.

"It’s a shame, just a shame that we keep doing the same thing and then they come back and they say they are sorry. Sorry for abusing my mum? Sorry for abusing my siblings? For what? That I am representing Nigeria?”

"I am disappointed, totally disappointed (by the personal attacks), but it’s their thing, no wahala (no problem).

Keshi also lambasted his fellow former football stars who have criticized his team and his tactics in Brazil, saying he had expected much better from them as they ought to know better about the game than the man on the street..

7 things you should do to get out of debt fast

                           

It’s a good idea to prioritize the debts to which you are going to apply this extra money. Do you have debts that are past due and the creditors are hanging out on your door step demanding your first-born?

 If you are struggling hard with a long standing debt of home loan, car loan and your credit card bill among other pending bills, it may be hard to come out of this vicious cycle of debt.

Well, you are not alone. Millions of people in this world are in debt situations, trying to figure out how to get the financial freedom.

There are ways for debt management and you can get rid of your debt fast and here are some tips to help:

1. Stop increasing your debt:

First and the most important thing to control your debt are by stopping them to increase.

Want to earn Top Dollar in the Oil & Gas Sector? Attend the Kaplan Open Day on June 24th

Want to earn Top Dollar in the Oil & Gas Sector? Then this is for you. Aberdeen is recognized as the oil & gas capital of Europe. A degree from the University of Aberdeen will therefore put you in a unique position to develop business links alongside learning and developing additional skills through the programme.

The future of the oil and gas industry depends on talented, enterprising people, such as those who make up the University of Aberdeen community of innovators. Continue...

Governor Kayode Fayemi concedes defeat, congratulates Ayo Fayose.

Incumbent Governor of Ekiti State and APC Flag-bearer, Governor Kayode Fayemi has conceded defeat and congratulated Ayo Fayose, the PDP candidate at yesterday's governorship election.

At a press conference in Ado Ekiti this morning, Governor Fayemi wished the Governor-elect, Ayo Fayose all the best in his service as Governor of the state. See the transcript of his speech after the cut as posted on the Facebook wall of the Senior Special Assistant (Corporate Communications) to Governor Fayemi, Mr Akin Rotimi.... In o kun o Ekiti kete.

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone Launch Pushed Forward to July

BlackBerry’s CEO has confirmed that the long-awaited Windows Phone version of BB Messenger will be available as early as next month.

Good news for the millions of folk holding out for BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone – you won’t be waiting quite as long as you thought! Having previously only been confirmed for a rollout sometime before the end of the year, the firm’s CEO has now revealed that BBM for WP is coming next month.

John Chen made the welcome announcement during this week’s earnings call, finally clearing up the rather vague promise of a 2014 debut. Upon making its mark on both Android and iOS several months ago, it took just a single day for the new ports of BBM to rake in 10 million downloads, adding to the service’s already gargantuan user-base. Continue...

The Evolution Album: Abuja release party is today Saturday June 21

One of Africa’s freshest hit making music labels, Made Men Music Group, released the first official group album titled, ‘The Evolution’. 

After a successful Listening party in Lagos 28th of May. The same train moves to Abuja The Federal Capital Territory  "Club Cubana" Located at  Plot 130, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT. The 21st June 2014, 10pm Prompt. Live performance from Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo, Baci and friends. Free Album for all at the gate.

Alicia Keys Shines for Givenchy’s New Fragrance – Dahlia Divin

Alicia Keys may be a modern day jack of all trades – but she shows that she knows the trade of beauty quite well in Givenchy‘s latest ad campaign for new fragrance – Dahlia Divin.

Shimmering in a gold dress with barely there makeup, the new face of Givenchy and wife to American music boss Swiss Beats, Alicia counters her statement calling herself a “beauty virgin”.

#EkitiDecides: Security operatives arrest key APC members in Ekiti (Report)

A grim image has been painted about the current political climate in Ekiti as security officials are said to be harassing and arresting members of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC).

This is happening as the incumbent governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi slugs it out at the polls with his main challenger from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Ayo Fayose and others today in an election which many expect will set the tone for the 2015 general elections.

Reports have it that some prominent members of the APC have been arrested while yet others are being harassed as the governorship election of the state is set to hold today.

The team of security officials, said to comprise the the army, mobile police and State Security Services (SSS), are said to have maintained a siege on the state.

According to Sahara Reporters:

LASU slashes school fees, to resume on Monday

                                 

The Lagos State University (LASU) has asked its student to resume by June 23, three weeks after the school was shut down and the student ordered to go on a ‘compulsory recess’.

This was as a result of protests embarked upon by the students over increase in school fees.

According to a press statement from the school authorities, both fresh and returning undergraduates students of LASU are to resume for normal academic activities on Monday.

In the statement, the students are expected to commence payment of school fees as approved by the governing council and also register, as the portal would be opened today Friday, June 20, 2014.

BREAKING: Footballer, Yaya Toure’s younger brother dies at 28

                                       

Ibrahim Toure, younger brother of Yaya and Kolo Toure, has died suddenly at the age of just 28.

Ibrahim Toure was also a professional footballer, playing as a striker for clubs including Egypt’s Misr El-Maqasah and Lebanese side Al Safa.

Both Yaya and Kolo are currently in Brazil with the Ivory Coast national team, who have taken three points from their opening two games at the World Cup.

The Ivory Coast FA confirmed the news in a statement:

“Kolo and Yaya Toure just heard about the death of their young brother, Toure Oyala Ibrahim. The entire Ivorian delegation want to show their support to the players,” the statement read.

MFM GO, Dr Olukoya builds N1b Housing Estate inside Prayer City

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire Ministry, Pastor Daniel Olukoya is reportedly currently constructing a N1billion Housing estate inside the church's Prayer city camp ground located along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway. 

Encomium magazine reports that the housing estate which is being constructed by the church's owned construction company has various types of apartment depending on the taste of the buyers.

Some members of the church are said to have invested into the project. Those who want to buy into the estate signify interest and give a specific description of how they want the house to turn out. No name has been given to the estate yet but people who have been there say that construction work has reached window level.

APC Governors allegedly barred from landing private planes in Akure

The APC is claiming that some of their governors have been barred from landing their private planes in Akure ahead of the June 21st governorship election in Ekiti state. The leadership of the opposition party said while APC Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, managed to land his plane, Governors Rabiu Kwankwaso and Adams Oshiomhole weren't so lucky as their planes were denied the rights to land at the Akure Airport.

Governor Rotimi Amaechi, who also managed to avoid the airport security, was allegedly stopped by soldiers from proceeding to Ekiti by road.

The APC governors and leaders are going to Ado for the party's final campaign on Friday & to show solidarity to the incumbent governor, Kayode Fayemi.

'Why I named my twins Nollywood & Hollywood' - Ogedengbe reveals

Lanky actor and movie producer Femi Ogedengbe who welcomed a set of twins with his wife in May and named them Nollywood and Hollywood is still talking about why he chose the names for his son and daughter. Speaking with Encomium magazine this week, Femi explains;

"The names are my own way of appreciating the industry that gave me a chance, that is Nollywood and the industry I aspire to breakthrough, Hollywood. I will simply say thank you to the people who criticized me for giving me attention. It shows they noticed me. Also it shows they left their own problems to respond to a guy with a very humble background from Dagbale Akoko Edo who grew up in the slums of Mushin. Furthermore, to those who say I am an attention seeker, I say thanks to them for granting me and my wife undue attention. Sadly it did not come with money"

Jonathan Unveils Centenary City June 24 – Maku - Properties

President Goodluck Jonathan will perform the ground breaking of the Nigeria Centenary City project on June 24, Information Minister Labaran Maku said on Wednesday in Abuja.Maku, who said this when he briefed newsmen on the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting, added that the city was in commemoration of the country’s centenary celebration.

 “Today the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, formally informed the council that the plan of Mr. President to unveil a Centenary City in Abuja in commemoration of Nigeria’s 100 years is coming to fruition on June 24.

 “The President will be formally unveiling or doing the ground breaking of the Centenary City with which this administration plans to mark 100 years of Nigeria.“The Centenary city project is taking place on the airport road within the Wawa District of the FCT.

“The city is going to be a modern city with a lot of facilities for commerce, with a lot of facilities for conferences, for recreation, for leisure; this city will be a national monument within Abuja.

 ’’The minister reiterated that the Centenary project would be fully funded by the private sector.He, however, said the Federal Government would provide the land for the project while the provision of infrastructure would be funded by private investors.

Amazon Fire Phone offers 3D views and gesture controls

Amazon has unveiled its first handset, offering 3D visuals - thanks to four face-tracking cameras on its front - and gesture controls. The Fire Phone allows its user to change an image's perspective by moving their head, rather than creating "pop-out" effects. The owner can also scroll through a webpage or bring up menus by tilting the smartphone in their hand.

Chief executive Jeff Bezos announced the phone at a press event in Seattle. One industry watcher had doubts about what was on show. Continue...

 "We've seen similar gesture controls on Samsung's Galaxy range, and not many people use them," said Francisco Jeronimo, a mobile devices analyst at market research firm IDC.

World Cup 2014 sponsors face whole new ball game

A protester in Rio holds a sign saying: "There will be no World Cup, there will be strike" Global football sponsorship is now much more than firms just handing over money to governing bodies such as Fifa for pitch-side promotion on billboards.

The relationship is now a much more textured one, with this year's World Cup sponsors aware of the growing non-commercial, and social and political, nuances around their role as financial backers of this huge sporting event.

7 best ways to shrink your waistline in just 1 week

by Catalina

 Fiber helps to fill you up quicker on fewer calories and it also helps to prevent overeating. Flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp fiber, psyllium husk powder, non-starchy veggies, berries, and coconut flour are all excellent sources of fiber.

If you are looking for quick and effective ways to shrink your waistline in a week to get ready for bikini season, you’ve come to the right place. You don’t have to try new diets, starve yourself every day, and spend hours at the gym to reduce your waistline. A few simple changes will be enough to reach your goal. Starving yourself and exhausting your body is probably the worst way to shrink your waistline. I suggest you to try out these healthy ways that will help you to shrink your waistline in one week.

1. Have a protein-based breakfast each day

If you want to shrink your waistline in a week, start with the main meal of the day, breakfast. Avoid eating oatmeal, cereal, and any another type of starchy food for breakfast, instead have a protein-based breakfast every morning. Protein speeds up your metabolism by 25% more than carbs do, simply by consuming it. Try eating egg whites, Greek yogurt with berries or having a protein shake for breakfast and you will see the results.

Kefee’s Corpse Arrives Nigeria

The body of late Nigerian gospel singer, Kefee Obareki, who died last Friday in America after being in coma for about 15 days, has arrived Nigeria. 

It was reported that the corpse of the late wife of Teddy Esosa Don-Momoh landed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos around 4pm on Tuesday and was received by few family members.
The death of the Delta State-born singer shook the entertainment industry in Nigeria, with many expressing shock over her demise. It was gathered that a service of songs will hold on Thursday in Los Angeles, USA in honour of her. The service is being organized by Gofamint House of Testimony, in conjunction with the Rhema House. Meanwhile, there are reports that Kefee’s ‘Branama Kitchen’, located in Maryland, Lagos, has been shut since the news of her death hit town.

10 foods to eat every day for perfect skin

  Are you tired of using different expensive and ineffective beauty products? It’s time to throw away all those ineffective products and start eating foods for perfect skin. I went from terrible acne five months ago to not having acne now. It was hard, but it was possible, and less expensive than turning to pricey products. While some foods can aggravate your skin, others can enhance it. Check out a list of 10 foods to eat every day for perfect skin.

1. Red bell peppers

Red bell peppers are a tasty vegetable that can be enjoyed either cooked or raw. One red bell pepper contains more than 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. It also contains significant amounts of dietary fiber and vitamin B6. Moreover, it is rich in carotenoids that can help prevent wrinkles and increase blood circulation to your skin, helping it look more youthful. Due to their carotenoids, red bell peppers are also great to fight acne. Continue....

Gov. Nyako served impeachment notice by Adamawa Assembly

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the state governor, Murtala Nyako, and his deputy, Bala Ngilari. The Assembly on Wednesday directed its clerk to serve Messrs Nyako and Ngilari impeachment notices.

 Mr. Nyako has been having a running battle with the lawmakers since he left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to join the All Progressives Congress. The decision by the Assembly has confirmed PREMIUM TIMES report six days ago that the lawmakers were plotting to remove the governor from office.

 Details of Wednesday’s proceedings at the Assembly are still sketchy but the decision to commence impeachment procedure against Mr. Nyako and his deputy climaxes months of acrimonious relationship between the executive and the legislature in the North-East state. Continue...

5 tips for contacting your ex without ruining your current relationship

 

There’s no way to avoid that step unless you really are looking to kill your current relationship. When you talk to your significant other, you are showing you respect him/her and want his/her input. You’re also saying, You are important to me and I want to keep trust in our relationship.

1. Examine your motives for wanting to connect with an ex.

What has occurred recently in your relationship that has you seeking out a past boyfriend? Did he piss you off? Are you not being heard? Did he contact his ex? Are you still in love with your ex? Or are you simply really happy and over the past and want the closure you never got? You need to dig deep, write it all down on a piece of paper, and reflect BEFORE making that call.

‘Well meaning folks’ are the problem of this country

Nigeria is a nation of defeatists. We’re all about eternal forbearance. A nation of hopers waiting for ‘the beautiful ones’ to be born. 

“A battle is won by the side that is absolutely determined to win…but we had told ourselves early in the day that the battle was lost, so it was lost.”

Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace

Last week, my friend (Sam) and his friends were together when a friend in their midst got involved in an altercation with someone. It was minor by eyewitnesses accounts. Later in the same day, the police broke down Sam’s door (he wasn’t home). So they took important items from his school hostel and asked him to come for them at the station- turns out Sam and his friends were all named in the case brought by the man his friend had an altercation with. Now, it gets interesting. Sam and his friends went to the station. 

The police without asking them for their statements on what had happened and though only one of them had the problem with the accuser, they were all asked to strip and were beaten within inches of their lives- after which they were made to enter into a horribly dirty pool of water and bathe in it. And did I mention that they were all students- except for their accuser?

Girls and the friendzone question

by Eky Shirley

Whether girl or guy, being friendzoned has got to hurt; especially when you see your ‘friend’ going through the same vicious cycle over and over again and you have to be the shoulder they lean on every single time.

More often than not, the Friendzone has been treated as the exclusive preserve as the guys; in most conversations where it’s discussed, you see a lot of descriptions where the man is on the receiving end of it. I recently came across an article that was titled “How not be caught in the Friendzone; A brother’s guide”. It was a hilarious and interesting read, I might add.

From Nollywood To Nollynude – Joshua Oyeniyi

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Mark Twain, in his famous quote submitted that “twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by those you did.” Hence, I will not be one of those who waited for history to call them to question. Whilst thinking up on this piece, I could hardly repress the gust of thoughts that my mind experienced but one thing I got out of my thought world is that our society’s  moral fabric has been disgracefully shredded. While some of us know this but shy away from the subject matter, many others are yet to awake to the mischief set to unleash on our society until our enervated consciences are further rent. It is sad enough that some members of the international community have been bickering over the recent signing into law of the anti-gay bill by the President Goodluck Jonathan.