Congrat as King Baddo Olamide welcome baby boy

Olamide took the picture of his boy to his instagram page with thousands of fan showering Good will prayers on his boy

Amber Rose finally land in Nigeria for Dbanj 10th years anniversary in music industry

Vixen Amber Rose is in Lagos for a series of
appearances celebrating Nigerian music star D’banj ‘s 10th anniversary.

YABATECH declares 22-day holiday for elections

The Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, has directed its full-time and part-time students to proceed on a 22-day holiday to enable them to exercise their civic rights during next month’s general elections.

This was contained in a bulletin by Head, Public Relations Unit of the college, Mr Charles Oni.

According to the bulletin, the holiday will start from February 11 and end on March 4.

It also stated that hostels and lecture theatres would be under lock and key throughout the period.

The bulletin quoted the Rector of the college, Dr Margaret Ladipo, as appealing to the students to comport themselves during the holiday.

Mixed reactions, however, trailed the announcement, as some students said the holiday would disrupt the second semester academic calendar.

Others commended the management for being safety conscious and allowing students, who are not residents in Lagos to travel for the elections.

Miss Ronke Adeyemi, a National Diploma, Science and Laboratory Technology part-time student, told the News Agency of Nigeria, that it was a good decision.

“It is a good decision and I am happy with it. It is very risky for us to stay on campus during the elections because anything can happen.

“I will use the period to read and prepare for my test because as soon as we resume in March, we are starting our test,’’ she said.

Another student, who pleaded anonymity, said the holidays was too long and would deny the students the opportunity to receive enough lectures and prepare for examinations.

The National Diploma Textile Technology student said the holiday should be reduced to 10 days in the interest of the students.

German ex-president Weizsaecker dies at 94

Germany’s former president Richard von Weizsaecker has died at the age of 94.

Weizsaecker challenged the country’s attitudes about the Holocaust by arguing that the country had been liberated by the Nazi defeat in 1945. His death was announced by incumbent President Joachim Gauck’s office on Saturday.

During his 10 years in the office, Weizsaecker did not shy away from thorny political debates such as on integration, and won recognition and respect at home and abroad.

He presided over the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, 11 months after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Weizsaecker was most remembered for a landmark speech in May 1985 marking the 40th anniversary of the end of the second World War in which he urged Germans to come to terms with responsibility for the Holocaust, stirring controversy by saying Germany had been liberated by the Third Reich’s downfall.

“All of us, whether guilty or not, whether young or old, must accept the past. We are all affected by its consequences and liable for it. Anyone who closes his eyes to the past is blind to the present. The 8th of May was a day of liberation. It freed us all from the system of National Socialist tyranny.”

BPL: Chelsea remain five points clear, draw M’City 1-1

Jose Mourinho’s side remain five points clear at the top of the table after David Silva cancels out Loic Remy’s opener.

Travel tips to Maldives

About Maldives

About, 400 miles South West of Sri-Lanka lies the Maldives, an independent republic of almost 2,000 tiny coral islands, scattered across the translucent azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Only about 200 of these islands are inhabited. Simple fishing villages and others are developed into resort islands. The inner land is flushed with tall coconut palms and other woody trees.

It’s outlined with un-spoilt gleaming white beaches then the crystal-clear lagoon and then again surrounded with growing multiple coloured coral reef, which is home for the matching coloured fishes. It is haven for the water-sports enthusiasts and as well as the sun-seekers. It is illegal to take out of the sea in the Maldives, either living coral or souvenirs from wrecks, it is also illegal to remove shells from the islands or to purchase any items made from turtles.

Local electricity in resorts and Male’ is AC 220-230V.

Entertainment …

Entertainment is very much limited but many water sports are available in almost all the resorts unless there is rare case of very bad weather. Resorts near capital Male’ have live bands in the evenings and most of the others have discos. Water sports include swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, wind surfing, sailing, catamaran, fishing (popping) etc…

Heath and vaccination

Vaccination is recommended for protection against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid – please check with your doctor.

Ramadan – fasting month

Maldives is a Muslim country, hence all Maldivian staff on the islands mark the Month of Ramadan every year. No service available at the resorts will be interrupted because of this.

Drinks

Almost all the canned drinks and liquors are imported and drinks are a little more expensive. Maldives is a Muslim nation and alcoholic drinks are available on resort islands, no alcohol may be taken into the country. Tourists are required to store any alcoholic drinks with the customs on arrival and they can collect these items on their departure.

Water

Most resort islands have desalination plants to filter ‘island water’ while others offer fresh water (rainwater). During periods of heavy demand or low rainfall, water supplies may be restricted on few islands, although ‘island water’ is always adequate for washing and showers. Most islands offer heated water. On live-aboard vessels, fresh water is available at baths and toilets and for drinking you’ll get bottled mineral water.

Diving

A medical certificate of physical fitness is required for all those taking a diving package.

Qualified divers must bring their log book and copies of diving certificates.

As diving is not usually covered by holiday insurance policies, we strongly advise that you check and if necessary take out the extra cover.

One should not dive within 24 hours of arrival or departure.

       Minimum age is 12 years.

       Tank and weights only – means you must take you own regulator and stab jacket.

       It is recommended that divers bring their own mask and snorkel.

       Diving may be booked at the time of booking or after arrival at the resort.

Snorkeling

Almost every island has its own house reef. The resorts also arrange trips to nearby reefs and un-inhabited island nearby. The guests on live-aboard can snorkel at any spot they anchor – they normally anchor at secure reefs on fishing villages and deserted islands. It is recommended that divers bring their own mask, snorkel and fins.

Hoodlums snatch over 14,000 PVCs in Rivers

Ahead of the 2015 general elections in Rivers State, more than 14,000 Permanent Voter Cards have been snatched from officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state.

The items, which were meant for the forthcoming elections, were forcefully taken away by hoodlums while they were being distributed during the collection exercise in the state.

Disclosing the development to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Friday, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Gesila Khan, said some of the items were snatched at local government collection centres.

Khan stated that the PVCs were deposited at the local government collection centres to enable original owners to take delivery of them.

Expressing shock over the hoodlums’ action, Khan said it was one of the highest cases of stolen PVCs in the country.

She, however, added that the stolen cards were useless and meaningless as a result of the introduction of card readers in the forthcoming general elections.

She promised that over 50,000 PVCs would be distributed to their owners within two weeks before the general elections, maintaining that over 80 per cent of registered voters in the state had collected their PVCs.

She said her office had received 2,990,056 PVCs and distributed about 1.8 million of them.

Khan said, “I am appealing to Rivers people because we have lost a lot of cards. We have lost more than 14,000 PVCs and the loss is one of the highest figures in the federation. All the cards that were snatched are useless and meaningless because we are going to use a new system called card readers.

“Your cards are just like ATM cards. You take it there and they slot it into the card reader to confirm if it is yours before you are allowed to vote. So, it is meaningless if you go there with someone else’s voter’s card.

“I’m advising those of you with other peoples’ cards to return them to the local government offices so that the rightful owners can collect so they can participate in the general elections.

“On the presentation of the PVC by a voter, polling officer will slot it into the card reader to confirm if it belongs to the voter. The next stage is the confirmation of your fingerprints by the card reader before you are allowed to vote.

“If you go to the polling booth with someone else’s voter card, you would not be able to vote because each card is unique and can only be authenticated by the real owner. The PVCs are meaningless to those who have stolen them.”

The state REC pointed out that apart from registration, the voter cards were now being used in banks as means of identification.

PDP, LP, APC members defect to Oyo AA

About 272 politicians have defected to the Action Alliance in Oyo State.

The politicians, who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party and the All Progressives Congress, were received by AA governorship candidates, Mr. Taiwo Otegbeye, at an event held in Ipapo area of Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state.

Taiwo Ojo, who spoke on behalf of the new members, said that they were motivated by the personality of Otegbeye who he described as a politician endowed with the ideas to develop the state.

He said, “We finally resolved to support AA because of the leadership qualities possessed by the party’s governorship candidate.

“Otegbeye’s name was omitted by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the last election, but embraced peace by accepting to serve the current administration.

“We believe he has great vision for Oyo State which can become reality if we support him and also mobilise support for him.”

While welcoming the new members, Director General of the Action Alliance, Mr. Jide Olaniran, urged them to work hard for the success of the party.

Otegbeye, however, promised to focus on agriculture, establish industries and construct roads to link villages.

47 die in Taraba, Benue fresh violence

No fewer than 47 people have been killed in fresh violence in Taraba and Benue states.

Many other people were also injured in the attack.

In Taraba State, 27 were killed a fresh violence at Nwonko village in Wukari Local Government Area of the state, while 20 were killed in Benue State.

Our correspondent gathered the attack began at the early hours of the day leading to destruction of farmlands and other property worth several millions of naira.

The member representing Wukari Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Daniel Gani, said most of the victims were women and children.

He said “At the beginning, we thought the attackers were Boko Haram insurgents from Maiduguri because of their large numbers. But we discovered later that they were Fulani herdsmen.”

The police spokesperson, Mr. Joseph Kwaji, confirmed the incident, but said nine people were killed.

Also, gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen invaded Anyiin in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State and killed 20 persons.

A resident, who identified himself as Kume, said 20 bodies were counted after the attack.

But the local government chairman, Mr. Kester Kyenge, said that 15 bodies were seen of the time of the last count.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. John Bako, confirmed the attack, but said five bodies had been discovered so far while a search is ongoing for the others.

A lawyer and activist, Sonia Ajoko, condemned the attack and urged the state government to assist the injured victims.

I sacrificed my presidential ambition for Buhari –Tinubu open up

A former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday said he sacrificed his presidential ambition for the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gen Muhammadu Buhari.

Tinubu stated this while addressing a crowd of APC supporters at the party’s presidential rally in Lagos.

He said Nigeria was facing an economic crisis and an internal war and needed a person with Buhari’s experience because of the General’s reputation of anti-corruption and military warfare.

Tinubu said, “People define patriotism as putting the country first but this is what the ‘Poverty Development Party’ refuses to understand. We chose Buhari not because Bola Tinubu is not interested in the Presidency. I am capable, competent, qualified, younger and richer but there comes a time that people must make sacrifices for their nation.

“I prayed that Nigeria would get better and we would not need a man like him (Buhari). But today, we are in a great crisis; we face a lot of challenges. When South Africa was in a great dilemma and was about to disintegrate, they called Nelson Mandela of 74 years old.

“He used his wisdom to save his country. When the United States was in economic depression, they called 73-year-old Ronald Reagan because he was frugal and incorruptible.

“When America was faced with depression and war, they called a retired General, Dwight Eisenhower, to rescue the country and the country was returned on a path of success. “When France was faced with war and economic depression, they called a retired General, Charles De Gaul, to rescue the country.

Tinubu added that whether Buhari presented a certificate or not, he was still qualified to rule the country.

“So what do we need now? Buhari. This is the time for us. General Buhari, whether you are qualified or not qualified, we are calling you to come and rescue us in Nigeria,” he said.

Also speaking at the rally, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said President Goodluck Jonathan had done nothing for the people of the state despite the fact that the President got over 1.2 million votes from the state in 2011.

He said every project that the Federal Government was supposed to have assisted Lagos in executing had been frustrated by the Jonathan administration.

He, therefore, asked the people of the state to vote for the APC at all levels.

Buhari, who was the last person to speak at the rally, said the failure of the PDP-led Federal Government was unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

Buhari said, “We all know what we have gone through in the past 16 years under the PDP. The APC has identified three core problems that must be tackled immediately. First is insecurity, two is the destruction of the economy and three is corruption.

“But whatever we have to do, we will have to secure Nigeria first. What is happening in the North-East where hundreds of people are being killed is unacceptable. We known that the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army are capable of bringing peace and stability into the country but they just need good leadership.”

Ex-militant leaders issue seven-day ultimatum to Danjuma

Former Niger Delta militant leaders have issued a seven-day ultimatum to a former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, to apologise to them for calling for their arrest.

The militants, who spoke under the auspices of Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative, also declared Danjuma a persona non-grata in the oil rich region.

In a statement signed on Friday by the group’s President, Pastor Reuben Wilson, the leaders said Danjuma was among the northerners that had been benefitting from the oil produced in the region.

The former defence minister had called for the arrest of the ex-militant leaders such as Government Ekpemudo, alias Tompolo, and Mujahid Asari-Dokubo over their threat that they would cause violence in the country if President Goodluck Jonathan should lose the next election.

Wilson said Danjuma was courting trouble for calling for the arrest of Asari-Dokubo and Tompolo.

The group’s statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to publications credited to T.Y. Danjuma, a former defence minister, calling for the arrest of former Niger Delta freedom fighters, including our frontline selfless leader and hero, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo.

“As much as he has the right to free speech, Danjuma ought to know that the oil money he is enjoying today through his ownership of oil blocs came from our sacrifices and blood. We staked our lives to fight for the development of our country.

“We fought for freedom for our land and it pains us that people like Danjuma, who reaped bountifully from the Niger Delta, can wake up to insult our sensibilities. For Danjuma to call for the arrest of Asari-Dokubo, then he has walked on the tail of the serpent.

“The much we know is that we, the ex-militants who decided to drop our guns to join forces with the Federal Government to develop the country, especially the Niger Delta have never said anything or taken any action that would warrant such explosives from Danjuma.”

Eating apple daily increases sexual arousal in women –Study

It is a common saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But beyond the health benefits of apple for both men and women, it seems to have a lot to contribute to the sexual satisfaction of women, as it has been found to improve their sex lives. Thus, there is a link between apple and sexual performance for women.

Previous findings have shown that eating apple has many benefits, including its ability to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart attack, ward off breast cancer, lower blood fat levels in post menopausal women and reduce the risk of stroke.

In fact, eating apple everyday for six months was found to cut cholesterol by almost a quarter, apart from the fact that it prevents dementia (loss of brain functions that occurs with certain diseases) and improves neurological health by reducing cellular death. These were attributed to its high-fibre content and that it produces more saliva to reduce tooth decay and detoxify the liver.

Interestingly, apple is not the only common edible item that can help women to be aroused, some previous studies revealed that red wine and chocolate also help women to become aroused, because of the resveratrol compound found in both and the presence of sexually stimulating polyphenols and antioxidants in them.

However, beyond all these heart-warming benefits, study by researchers at Santa Chiara Regional Hospital in Trento, Italy, showed that daily apple consumption enhances the sex life of women and helps them to be sexually satisfied. They believe that the compound phloridzin present in apples play a large role in sexual arousal and vaginal lubrication in women and ultimately their sexual satisfaction.

The researchers indeed found that women who eat apples regularly are more likely to have better sex because of some nutrients in the fruit, even though many people, especially women, eat apple for fun, without necessarily understanding its impact on their sexual life.

In the study, which lasted for eight months, the researchers, who sought to find a link between daily apple consumption and sexual libido, studied 781 Italian women aged between 18 and 43.

The researchers established that these women had no history or complaint of sexual disorder or depression and they ascertained that none of the women was taking prescription medications for the two ailments.

Thereafter, they were divided into two groups, with one section instructed to eat between one and two apples a day and the other section told not to eat any. Then, the participants were asked to fill a Female Sexual Function Index, a form, which asked 19 questions about their sexual activities including orgasm, lubrication, frequency of sexual intercourse, overall sexual satisfaction and were asked to report on their daily consumption of the apples as instructed.

The researchers found that eating an apple a day was linked with higher FSFI scores by the participants, which suggested that it increased their overall sexual function or pleasure.

They found that the women who consumed apple daily had higher scores on the sexual function index, especially in the lubrication and sexual performance categories, than those who didn’t eat apple, suggesting that those women who ate apples on a regular basis had a greater sexual function, thereby reporting higher levels of arousal and satisfaction.

The extent to which sex would be enjoyed by a woman depends largely on how lubricated the vagina is, because it reduces friction that may arise from the man’s penile penetration. Inadequate lubrication may put the man and the woman in serious pains and either of them could sustain injuries on their genitals.

The researchers established that apples contain phloridzin, a crystalline glucoside that is structurally similar to a female sex hormone, estradiol, which plays a huge role in vaginal lubrication and sexual arousal. Hence, the phloridzin, which is extracted from the bark of fruits like apple, improves female sexuality and lubrication.

According to the study, published in Archives of Gynaecology and Obsterics, the fruit also contains polyphenols and antioxidants that can increase blood flow to the genitals, hence, boosting arousal and sexual performance.

“We found that women who regularly ate apples, at least one a day, had better quality sex life,” Tommaso Cai, one of the lead researchers, told The Local.

Cai said that while good physical health and daily intake of vegetables also help boost women’s sexual desire, the most important factor is floridazina, a compound found beneath the skin of the apple that is similar to the hormone estradiol, which plays an important role in female sexual arousal.

He said, “All the women who included an apple or more a day in their diet ate them unpeeled and they scored higher on the sex-related questions.

“But fear not ladies, you don’t have to restrict yourselves to fruit and vegetables to feel aroused, wine and chocolate are also aphrodisiacs. A research few years ago found that the antioxidants in wine and chocolate also help improve sex.

“Apples contain polyphenols and antioxidants, which can increase blood flow to the genitalia (the genitals), as well as phloridzin, a type of estrogen similar to the female sex hormone estradiol that improves vaginal lubrication. Consequently, the more apples women consume, the higher the level of lubrication and sexual function.

“It’s also possible that the sexual health benefits come more from apple peels, which have high concentrations of helpful phenolic compound, than from the apples themselves.

Reacting to the study, a consultant endocrinologist, Dr. Michael Olamoyegun, said estradiol, which is the main hormone in females, enhances vaginal lubrication and sexual performance, adding that anything that contains it or the ingredients needed for its production would give the same benefits.

“If apple contains a compound that has similar structure with estradiol, it may probably have the same sexual benefits for women; lubricating the vagina and increasing libido because those are the functions of estradiol or oestrogen.

“Also, anything that will enhance further synthesis of estradiol will still serve the same function because even if apple does not contain estradiol but contains the ingredient from which it would be produced, then, apple would increase the concentration of the compound in the body and enhance those functions.”

He explained that if there is lubrication, there would be enhanced sexual performance, noting that the absence of the lubrication is what makes sex painful for women who have reached menopause because of the dryness in their vagina.

“In menopausal women, the oestrogen or estradiol is low and that is why they have tightness and dry vagina. This explains why they have pain while having sex and that is why we tell them to use cream that contains estradiol for lubrication,” he added.

Olamoyegun explained that almost all fruits contain polyphenols and antioxidants and eating food items or fruits that contain these compounds would increase blood flow.

“If apple contains high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants, it will increase blood flow, and once you have blood flow to a particular organ, it will enhance its elasticity such that the place tends to expand during sexual performance and there won’t be pain, as it would also increase satisfaction,” he added.

Also commenting on the study, a nutritionist, Dr. Okunola Oladimeji, said even though the study had not been done in Nigeria, the study is true because of the many benefits of eating apple.

“Apple has powerful antioxidants and it contains so many things that are good for health, so I want to agree that it is possible,” he said.

Tips for being a modern lady

A lady always shows respect and consideration for others while placing a premium on honesty and graciousness. A lady also knows how her individual choices may affect others and how easy it is to choose words and actions more wisely. If you missed out on cotillion as a child, I think it’s best to invest in an etiquette book. ‘Emily Post’s Book of Etiquette’ is great to look up and source any question you might have and a perfect addition to any lady’s library. In the meantime here are my top 10 tips for being a lady in modern day society.

Follow through – Nobody likes a flaky person. Regardless of how busy your life has become with commitments to your husband and children, you should never agree to take on more than you can handle i.e.… rsvp-ing to events, lunches with friends or other engagements. When receiving an invitation, contemplate if you’ll be exhausted from a busy day and politely decline. Many people re-arrange their schedules and look forward to plans and get upset with last minute cancellations. If a cancellation is necessary, be sincere in your apology and reschedule as soon as possible.
Phone etiquette – Calls should only be placed between the hours of 9am – 10pm. Try to make a habit of returning calls within 24 hours of getting the message. When taking calls on your cell phone do consider others around you. Keep conversations short and never discuss private matters in public. Your cell phone should remain in your purse and never be taken out during a meal. If need be, excuse yourself from the table to check in with babysitters or any other emergencies. When in theatres or performances, turn your phone to silent or off and avoid texting. Texting is extremely rude when in the presence of others.
Dressing like a lady – A lady always leaves something to the imagination, which is why one should choose to show a little leg or instead decide to accentuate your décolletage. When sitting down, always cross your legs or ankles to avoid nearby peeping toms; it’s also important to practice getting in and out of cars without flashing the valet. Take the time to learn which dress codes are appropriate for certain occasions, for example if your invitation calls for “Cocktail Attire”, “Black Tie” or “White Tie,” would you know what is appropriate to wear?
It’s the little things – When a guest enters your home, do you offer them a glass of water or beverage of their choice? When arranging for a dinner party, do you remember if one of your dinner guests has a gluten allergy? When selecting a gift, is it something your friend mentioned he or she wanted? Just as a gentleman would offer his coat if you were showing signs of being cold is how you should pay attention to small details. It’s a great way to show the people around you how much you care and are listening. Go the distance to make the people in your life feel incredibly special.
Always the gracious guest – Whether you have been invited over to someone’s home for a dinner party, movie screening or cocktails, Never show up without a hostess gift. The gesture can be as small as a bottle of wine or dessert to as grand as having a flower arrangement delivered.
A mouth from the south – This is easy and won’t cost you a dime. Make a conscious effort to avoid using profanity. Every once in a blue moon I can appreciate good use of the F word to really drive a point across, but when in public lets, keep it clean!
The art of conversation – When being introduced to someone try to repeat their name out loud so it won’t escape your brain as easily. If you’re at a small soiree, do your best to socialise with each person, making everyone feel comfortable and included. When engaged in a conversation, remember to listen well and show your interest in what others are speaking about. Try to avoid topics that will engage arguments like politics, sex and money. Other important things to remember: always accept a compliment, never flirt inappropriately and what you say can never be unsaid.
A lady at the table – As a lady, the first action one should take when sitting down to the table is to put your napkin on your lap; when you’re finished, your napkin gets placed next to your plate, never on top. Your mother was right with the never changing rule of…. No elbows on the table. When being served always ask for food to be passed to you than trying to reach for it. When the meal is done, never apply lipstick at the table, instead excuse yourself to the ladies room.
Thank you– A lady always writes thoughtful handwritten thank you notes for gifts received and other kind acts of generosity, for example when people go out of their way to make special arrangements or plans for you. Thank you notes may not be eagerly awaited, but it’s something that should be expected and most likely noticed in their absence. If you want to go the extra mile, call your host the next day to say what a great time you had.
Gossip girl – This happens to be one thing every woman is guilty of doing. Let’s face it – avoiding gossiping can be hard, but is this the way you want to spend your time? Be aware of people who gossip the most. Eventually the people doing the gossiping will eventually come to gossip about you, when you are not there to defend yourself. If you fail the next time you hear gossip and find yourself repeating it, try changing the topic of conversation. With practice, it will get easier.

Manchester United not planning any signings -Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed the Old Trafford outfit will not look to bring in more new signings in the January transfer window.

The Red Devils completed an 18-month deal for Victor Valdes earlier in the month and have been heavily linked with a number of players including Mats Hummels and Aymeric Laporte.

But the former Barcelona and Netherlands coach is now looking to sell players, while he also believes the window helps the richer clubs as they look to improve their squads mid-season.

“I don’t think it’s favourable for the league because it’s a little bit unfair,” he told reporters.

“You start a league and then you change your team – the richer clubs can do that and it’s not fair for the others. But that’s the rule and you can take advantage of it.

“I read every day that I or United are interested in other players. We have only given a contract to Victor Valdes. We gave him a chance.

“We are only selling players, not buying them.”

Anderson and Adnan Januzaj have both been linked with moves from United before the deadline on February 2 while Van Gaal revealed Darren Fletcher is in talks with West Ham.

Military confirms sacking Boko Haram from Michika

Defence Headquarters on Friday confirmed that its troops had sacked the terrorists, who had been occupying Michika and its environs in Adamawa for more than four months.This was contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, in Abuja.
The statement said extensive mop-up operation and search for arms or stranded terrorists and other casualties were ongoing.

It said assault on terrorists’ main positions was concluded on Thursday as many of them died in the combat.

The statement added that troops, who sustained injuries in the operation, were receiving medical attention.

“Other troops are continuing the pursuit of those who are on the run from the town. Normalcy has been restored accordingly,’’ it said.

The statement also said Nigerian officers in key command positions of the Multi-National Joint Task Force were in the process of accounting for their actions.

It explained that the actions of the officers had led to the loss of weapons, men and location in their sphere of responsibility in the mission area.

It added that the exercise was a normal military procedure in major operations or after encounters.

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared some photos of getting a big tattoo on her back

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared some photos of getting this big tattoo on her back a while back.
And guess what? She is discouraging people from getting tattoos In her own words, ”Stay away from tattoos,don’t border to have any not even little because the moment you do, you keep on going for more.”

She further shared a photo story of how she shed tears while getting the tats back then – she claims she endured the pains like a strong lady course she was doing something that meant a lot to her back then.

[Music video] by davido The Sound ft. Uhuru & Dj Buckz

The Sound ft. Uhuru & Dj Buckz is evidently a solid hit to usher the number one artist in Africa: Davido (OBO, The Baddest) into 2015. The new hit single is Co produced by
Uhuru & Shizzi, it will definitely move your body to the sound. The music video to The Sound was shot in Dubai,Directed by Sesan and will leave all in awe.

LOL! See Governor Fashola Dancing Shoki at APC rally in Lagos

Governor Fashola pictured dancing at APC rally in Lagos today…

Meet a Nigerian with 58 Wives, 300 Children, Wants More Kids

Simon Ado wants to add to his 58 wives and 300 children.Simon who is a herbalist wants to have a separate village of his own.
A Nigerian man with 58 wives and 300 children has revealed that he wants more children. According to a report on Worldwide Weird News,Chief Simon Ado from Aji community of Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State wants to even build a separate village for his descendant.

The 68 year-old herbalist also known as Onuwa,African Solomon or Satan is Sleeping, believes that such a massive family should be able to form a village on their own which he intends to name Onuwa.With 58 wives, Chief Simon Ado is not yet done.According to the report, he wants to marry more and have more children because he is sexually
active.

He also said that women find him so attractive that some married ones in the community are contemplating leaving their husbands to marry him.
          Could this be love or charm

4 Year Old Boy Brutally Attacked By Dogs, Returns Home From India

Omonigho Abraham, the 4 year old boy who was violently attacked by dogs owned by a neighbour in his family home in Lagos, returned from India alongside his dad yesterday January 29th after a successful operation in the country.

Omo had been in India since late last year.
Omo’s dad praised the doctors in India for the successful completion of the operation, thanking God for ensuring that his son can now live a normal life.

He also appreciated the Lagos State Government for their help in LASUTH, all the NGOs that got involved and the media for the attention given to his son.

INEC to extend PVCs distribution beyond January 31

The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to extend the distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards beyond January 31, one of our correspondents has learnt.

The commission also said that it had pushed 65 million cards to the voters and that it was about receiving the balance of 3.4 million cards from the contractors.

All Presidential Candidates Have My Blessing – IBB

Former military president, Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has cleared the air on his preferred candidate in the forth-coming presidential election saying that he endorses all the candidates.
Babangida made this known yesterday in a
CHANNELS Television talk show programme,Straight Talk where he said all the candidates have shown passion for the unity of the country.Asked by the programme presenter, Kadaria
Ahmed if he actually endorsed President
Goodluck Jonathan as was reported in the media,Babangida said he actually alluded to it.
“I did allude to that, I said I found him as
someone who has a very strong belief about the unity of this country.“Those of us who fought the civil war, I still carry a bullet here as a permanent reminder in me, anything that talks about Nigeria’s unity, I
get impassioned about it.So what I said is that the president believes in the unity of this country and any other person who believes in the unity of this country should
support the president to keep the country one.“Well, as far as 2015 is concerned all the presidential candidates, 14 of them have my blessing. The only difference, I did mention it, is that, I have not been able to read what they have to offer to this country and I am going to do that. Whoever offers what I was looking forward to I
will cast my vote,” IBB said

Reasons to eat more carrots

Carrots are more than a tasty addition to soups, salads and juices. They are also good for your body’s overall health, especially that of the skin, eyes, digestive system and teeth!

So if the sweet flavour isn’t enough, enjoy these reasons to eat more carrots:

Beta carotene: Carrots are a rich source of this powerful antioxidant, which, among other vital uses, can be converted into vitamin A in the body to help maintain healthy skin.

Digestion: Carrots increase saliva and supply essential minerals, vitamins and enzymes that aid in digestion. Eating carrots regularly may help prevent gastric ulcers and other digestive disorders.

Alkaline elements: Carrots are rich in alkaline elements, which purify and revitalise the blood while balancing the acid/alkaline ratio of the body.

Potassium: Carrots are a good source of potassium, which can help maintain healthy sodium levels in the body, thereby helping to reduce elevated blood pressure levels.

Dental health: Carrots kill harmful germs in the mouth and help prevent tooth decay

Wounds: Raw or grated carrots can be used to help heal wounds, cuts and inflammation.

Phytonutrients: Among the many beneficial phytochemicals that carrots contain is a phytonutrient called falcarinol, which may reduce the risk of colon cancer and help promote overall colon health.

Carotenoids: Carrots are rich in carotenoids, which our bodies can use to help regulate blood sugar.

Fibre: Carrots are high in soluble fiber, which may reduce cholesterol by binding the LDL form (the kind we don’t want) and increasing the HDL form (the kind our body needs) to help reduce blood clots and prevent heart disease.

Eyes, hair, nails and more! The nutrients in carrots can improve the health of your eyes, skin, hair, nails and more through helping to detoxify your system and build new cells!

Drink more water

Research has found that the greater the fluid intake, the lower the incidence of bladder cancer, with more significant results when the fluid is water . One possible reason could be that urinating more frequently prevents the buildup of bladder carcinogens. Staying hydrated may also reduce the risk of colon cancer and breast cancer.

It can improve mood.

Drinking water makes us feel so refreshed that it actually improves our state of mind. You don’t even have to be severely in need of it to benefit: Even mild dehydration has been shown to negatively impact moods.

It may help prevent headaches

Going without water for too long causes headaches for some people, and has been identified as a migraine trigger . The good news is that in a study on the effects of water on headaches, participants experienced “total relief” from their headaches within 30 minutes of drinking water (two cups, on average) . Geagan says a good way to prevent headaches is to stay hydrated throughout the day. And if you’ve already been hit with a dehydration-triggered headache, you’ll need significantly more water to help it go away. She recommends drinking two to four cups of water for headache relief within one to two hours.

It keeps our kidneys working

Kidneys remove waste from our bodies, help control our blood pressure, and balance fluids, so they’re crucial to keeping our systems running smoothly. One surefire way to keep them working properly? Adequate water consumption! So drink up to keep those kidneys in tip-top shape.

It energises us

Next time you’re feeling zonked, try drinking a couple glasses of water. Feeling tired is one of the first signs of dehydration and filling back up on H2O could zap the sleepiness

APC presidential rally in the city of Ibadan

APC presidential rally in pictures (Oluyole,Ibadan airport,Mapo Hall, Olubadan's palace and Alaafin's palace )

Boko Haram Plans To Bomb Political Rallies, Worship Centres – NOA

The DG of the National Orientation Agency and Coordinator of the National Information Center,Mike Omeri says intelligence reports gathered by Nigeria’s security agencies show that Boko Haram
members are planning to use bomb-ladened cows,goats and chicken to attack Nigerians at political campaign grounds, market places, and ATM locations.
Omeiri said this while speaking to newsmen on Tuesday January 27th in Abuja “Available intelligence reports indicate a plan by Boko Haram to use young male suicide bombers disguised as cobblers (shoemakers) to hide explosives in their tool boxes and detonate them in soft target areas such as markets,restaurants, ATM locations, political rallies,worship centres, as well as other public places.
Also there is indication of a plan by this group to use livestock (such as goats, cows, donkeys and camels) laden with explosives to attack chosen targets.
In view of these, the general public, including all persons operating within and around the aforementioned places, is advised to be vigilant and mindful of suspicious activities within their environment.” he said He advised everyone to be watchful during this period and report any suspicious movement to
the police

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