Venus Williams Wins Dubai Tournament For The 3rd Time.

Venus Williams won her 45th career WTA title at the Dubai Championships in an impressive 6-3, 6-0 victory over Alize Cornet of France in the final on Saturday.

The 44th-ranked Williams, playing courtesy of a wild card, also won this title in 2009 and 2010. She's won her last 15 matches in Dubai.

Williams, who will move up to No. 29 in Monday's updated rankings, last won a title at the 2012 Luxembourg tournament.''I have had a good week,'' she said. ''Everything is falling together.''The former world No. 1, Williams won all five of her matches this week in straight sets.

Elle Magazine US Features Nigeria's Chimamanda Adiche As Beyonce'sFavourite Novelist.

In case you haven’t heard Beyonce's feminist masterpiece ‘Flawless’ from her self-titled album released December 18, 2013, it is a track which features part of a TED Talk speech by feminist, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche read more

Osita Iheme [pawpaw] Celebrates 34th In February But According ToWikipedia,His Birthday Is In August.

One of the Nigerian celebrated filmmaker, Osita Iheme who is widely known as Pawpaw celebrated his 34 birthday anniversary in faraway in Obeagu Village, Nkanu East, Enugu, Nigeria.

This award-winning actor celebrated his 34th birthday among his colleagues, friends and fans of Obeagu Village in Enugu.

Pawpaw as he widely known in the filming industry is presently on film location with his pair, Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) and some other actors.

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.........................Word !!!!!!

............those we regularly invite into our inner circle, we must ask ourselves if they align with our life values, attitude and faith just as much as they align with our personal interests as our environment has an influence on us.fabmimi 2014

How To Dress And Look Classy As A New Mom.

Hello Mamas! I hope you had a great Valentine. Few days  ago someone  wrote to me and asked for some tips on how to dress classy with limited time as she is a new mom. I love that she asked this question because I know so many new moms feel the same way and a classy woman strives to present her best self with the time and resources afforded to her. Even if you are not a mom or well past the point of having little ones, these tips can also be applied to your life if you're always on the go and have little time to get ready each morning. I'm sharing her question here so that you can all read it also.

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Pope Francis appoints 19 new cardinals.See the list below.

Pope Francis has appointed 19 new cardinals at a ceremony in Rome the first such appointments of his papacy.
Cardinals are the most senior Roman Catholic clergymen below the pontiff.
Correspondents say the inclusion of prelates from places such as Haiti and Burkina Faso reflects the Argentine Pope's commitment to the poor.
Former Pope Benedict XVI - who retired last year - also attended the ceremony at St Peter's Basilica.read more

Exclusive Photos Of Komla Dumor's Final Journey.

Funeral ceremonies for BBC TV presenter Komla Dumor, who died last month in London at the age of 41, took place in his home country of Ghana.Here are pictures from the Funeral service which took place on Friday.read more

How To Look Pretty For A Date With Your Boyfriend /Husband.

So you’re dating a new guy or simply want to update your look for your long-term boyfriend or husband, doing so is actually quite easy. Updating your look will help you feel good and will give your self-esteem a boost. Looking good is easy and simply requires a couple of extra steps in your daily habits. Get started and look good for that guy.
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Fashola Okays LASU Reopening, Approves N51m for the Institution

The Govenor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has approved the immediate reopening of the Lagos State University (LASU) for normal academic activities.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Hakeem Bello, revealed this to newsmen in Ikeja on February 21, 2014, Friday.

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‘Missing’ $20bn; Alison-Madueke, others will go to jail if found guilty – Presidency

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke and other chief executives of parastatals under her ministry will be arrested and prosecuted if indicted by the ongoing probe into the alleged missing $20 billion from the account of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).read more

Afrinolly Short Film Competition Winners Honored In The #AfrinollyAwards Today 22nd of February,2014

Afrinolly Short Film Competition Winners To Be Honored In The #AfrinollyAwards
Themed "Lions Rising" the award presentation ceremony will be held in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday 22nd February, 2014. The invite only event to celebrate the Generation of Digital Film Makers in Africa would have the introduction of some individual awards, namely the Best Cinematography, Best Picture, Best Use of Animation, Best Performance and most notably the 'Komla Dumor Award for Storytelling' in memorial of one of the Competition judges.
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AY comedian releases new promo photos for his annual Easter show.

Comedian AY has released some photos from his recent photo-shoot to promote his annual AY Live Easter Sunday show.
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Who Is Waliyah?

Waliyah Abiola a.k.a Waliyah is an emerging Singer/Songwriter with a unique flair and passion for music.
A graduate of Imperial College London, this sultry African beauty is the daughter of Nigeria’s popular politician and freedom fighter Late Chief MKO Abiola.
However, Waliyah is not using her family name and achievements to build her career in the industry as she has slowly been working her way up the Nigerian music scene having shared the stage in the past with some of the best - Tiwa Savage, Omawunmi Nneka and Tuface Idibia – at various shows.read more

Sound Sultan Invited As UN Youth Ambassador To Dine With The Queen Of England.

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan shared his news of being invited to dine with the Queen of England.
The singer recently posted on Instagram a cam shot of an official invitation from the House of Lords, which is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, inviting him for a date with her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.read more

[SHOCKING] Nigerian Student Murdered On Campus In Ghana (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

A 300 level student of the University of Cape Coast, identified as Mr. Godwin Awogbo, was found dead on Thursday within the campus premises.
His lifeless body was found with his intestines gushing out from his lower abdomen, close to the Brown Palace hostel.read more

Miss Akata 2013 Marks Birthday At The Federal Medical Centre Makurdi.[Photos].

It was a fun filled and fulfilling day for the entire management of Miss Akata 2013 as Miss Aker Doo celebrated her birthday on Thursday Feb 20 2014 at the Federal Medical Center, Makurdi with  new  born babies of 20th February, expectant mother's, mother's that delivered through CS and the less privileged mother's...
She also used the opportunity to share in their joy and pain as she watched  mother's put to bed.
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AIT Sports Correspondent Aisha Falode’s Son Dies In Fatal Car Crash.

The only son of popular sports correspondent on AIT and CAF Media Committee member Aisha Falode, Toba Falode has died. Toba, known professionally as Tyler Fray Falode died over the weekend in a fatal car accident. The late budding musician and rapper was a student of a University in Dubai. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

“Sanusi’s investigation started since May 2013″ – Doyin Okupe

The Presidency has denied witch hunting Mallam Lamido Sanusi, and has said that it begun investigations into his conduct since May 2013.
This information was made available in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Mr. Doyin Okupe.
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Gidi Culture Festival 2014 Is Here!!! To Buy You Tickets,Visit This Post.

Date: March 2, 2014
Venue: Elegushi Private Beach
Time: Starts 12 Noon
Tickets: N3500
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Official Statement Addressing Tuface Idibia's Pregnancy Scandal.Read Below.

Tuface and his wife, Annie Idibia have taken to their social media to address the rumor that he impregnated a top banker called Teniola
According to a soft sell magazine – Icon Weekly, music superstar 2Face Idibia is expecting a child with a graduate of University of Lagos named Teniola who happens to be a “Lagos Top Banker” and also 2face’s account manager.
2face management – 960 Music Group has released an official statement to clear the rumor making waves.Read below:

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Husband Accused Of Stabbing His Banker Wife Been Sentenced To Death By Hanging.

Can you remember that 31-year-old Akolade Arowolo standing trial for allegedly killing his banker wife, Titilayo, on June 24, 2011 ?the Ikeja High Court today sentenced him to death by hanging 

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe Turns 90.

 Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turned 90 on Friday, far from home on a medical trip that has intensified concerns about his health and stoked a simmering succession battle in a country under his thumb for more than three decades.read more

Nigerian Music Star Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu's High-Five Handshake To Prince Williams At BAFTA Leaves People In Shock.

Nigerian international music star Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, who goes by the stage name Tinie Tempah, caused a stir when he high-fived the future king of England at the 2014 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards in London.read more

Okonjo-Iweala Makes It Clear That She Remains Very Much In Office.

The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has dismissed speculations that she has resigned her appointment.
In a statement issued late last night, Okonjo-Iweala made it clear that she remains very much in office and reassured Nigerians that the Jonathan administration remains committed to the continuation of the current economic policies and the maintenance of macroeconomic stability through tight fiscal and monetary policies.read more

Boko Haram threatens to attack Niger Delta •Vows to kill clerics, elder statesmen •Declares Buhari, IBB & Atiku infidels

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has, in a video released to journalists, threatened more attacks against Nigeria, saying his members would target Nigeria’s sources of revenue, and her refineries.
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Lagos State Govt Rolls Out Dress Code For Female Civil servants.

The Lagos State Government has rolled out a dress code for its female workers with a directive that none of them should wear clothes, such as miniskirts, that expose their cleavages, body shape and other sensitive female body parts.read more

National Conference: Resource Control, Derivation And Tiv Interests By Leonard Karshima Shilgba.

President Jonathan has called a national conference to discuss important issues that are connected to the interests of all ethnic nationalities that make up Nigeria. Those interests are many and variegated. I am a Tiv man with a Nigerian nationality. In this essay, I shall attempt to articulate an issue of utmost importance to my people with respect to the national conference. I also seek to shed some little light on the issues of Resource Control, Derivation and Land Ownership.
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Unlawful Substitution Of Candidates/Inflation Of Ballot Cast/Forgery Of Election Returns/Intimidation Of Voters And Election Officials-National Human Rights Commission Indicts Judiciary,Police And Electoral Body For Electoral Impunity In Nigeria.

A report prepared for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has blamed the judiciary, the police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for the prevalence of widespread electoral impunity in Nigeria.
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Janet Jackson Is DIVORCING Her Billionaire Arab Husband ?

According to the National Enquirer, Janet Jackson and her husband are getting a divorce, and she's trying to get at his $.Here is what they wrote...
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Video Of Pizza Hut Worker Urinating In The Sink !He Has Since Being Fired.

Now am so angry because Pizza Hut is my favorite place whenever am out ,reading this report from Media Take out send shivers into my body. Health officials have temporarily shut down a southern West Virginia pizza restaurant after a district manager was caught on surveillance video urinating into a sink.
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Sanusi's First Interview After His Suspension,Insists That The Truth Cannot Be Supended.

These are  the details of the  first interview Sanusi granted after his suspension. He spoke to CNBC Africa. You can read the text below.
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CBN Governor Suspended.Here Is The Press Release From The Presidency On His Suspension.

Having taken special notice of reports of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and other investigating bodies, which indicate clearly that Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s tenure has been characterized by various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the administration’s vision of a Central Bank propelled by the core values of focused economic management, prudence, transparency and financial discipline;
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An Open Letter To Up and Coming Nollywood Stars.

As I write this to you, I’m really angry. I wish you could behold my face to see the level of anger on it. You might jump to conclusion that my anger is much more of envy and bitterness of your way to the top. I’m more concerned about future your endeavours. You’re already seeing yourself as one of the sort after actors. Yes, the actual screen goddess. In fact, the superstar mentality has taken over you. The directors and producers won’t achieve a successful film without you as the lead or supporting character.

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Of hotels And The Food Basket: The Benue Conundrum .

Bang! Bang!! Bang!!!… and I sprang up from my bed, confused and distraught. That was the end of a much desired siesta. In my curiosity, I stepped out of the house to enquire of the source of the noise that truncated my rest. Alas! Another hotel was springing up hastily about two blocks away from my house,the latest entrant to venture into the hospitality/tourism industry in Benue State. Before you continue with the illusion of Femi Kuti’s song “bang bang bang”, it was a block making machine at the hotel site that broke down with such loud noise.

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Lagos Alerts Residents on Heavier Rains in 2014.

The Lagos State Government Wednesday alerted its residents across all local councils of possible heavier rainfall than the previous years taking cognisance of the pattern of rainfall since January.
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President Jonathan Donates N50million To Nigerian Football Supporters Club.

President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday at the Presidential Villa announced a donation of N50m to the Nigerian Football Supporters Club.
He said the donation was from the federal government to assist the supporters club for a hitch-free support for the Super Eagles at the World Cup in Brazil.
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English woman Jane Cole, 56, was scammed by a 28-year-old Nigerian Gambia-based bartender.

 

When British woman 56-year-old Jane Cole met 28-year-old Nigerian bartender Michael while holidaying in The Gambia, she thought she had found 'The One'.
But the romance fizzled out as quickly as it had started and Cole soon discovered that she had become the victim of a love scam.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Nigeria's Anti-Gay Laws, Proving Again She's The Best

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


Poet and novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has written a beautiful response to the passing of Nigeria's anti-gay law. The law, passed on January 7th, has already led to dozens of arrests. A similar bill looks likely to pass soon in Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni announced last week that - after getting hopes up otherwise - he does intend to sign the bill into law. The legislation itself provides for life imprisonment for some homosexual acts, makes it a crime not to report gay people to the authorities and prohibits any discussion of homosexuality that is not condemnatory. read more

Eedris Abdulkareem Turns Farmer

Nigerian hip-hop star, Eedris Abdulkareem, said he has invested millions of naira he earned from music in a large-scale agro-business in Kano, North-west, Nigeria.
The music star disclosed that he now spends most of his free time managing his farmland where he cultivates maize and other crops for export, and the business has been high yielding for him.
“I am a farmer now. Since 2001, I have been fully engaged in agricultural activities and have investment in metals. I have vast land where I cultivate maize and other fruits for export in Kano,” read more here. http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/

Bowen University Student Killed For Rejecting Sexual Advances.

On 3rd February 2014, Ope Odusanya, a 300 level BOWEN University undergraduate was murdered for allegedly rejecting sexual advances from some youths in the area who are believed to be cultists. Police authorities told  correspondent that Opeyemi was stabbed to death by the cultists at her parents’ house in the Alakuko area of Lagos on February 3, 2014. read more

Actors Guild Of Nigerian Call On President Jonathan To Sack All Film Regulatory Board MDs.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has called for the sack of those at the helm of affairs of the Nigeria Film Corporation and National Film and Video Censors Board.
The call was made by the President of the guild , Ibinabo Fiberesima when they paid a solidarity and courtesy call to President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Fiberesima is the first female President of the guild since its inception 15 years ago with about 5 million members nationwide.

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Paparrazi Spots Genevieve And Mikel Obi Boarding A Private Jet Together In SA,Are They Having An Affair?

Superstar actress Genevieve Nnaji and Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi were photographed getting into a private jet in South Africa recently. What's going on between them? Personal or business? You will know soon.

Ex-Bankers Hangs Himself After Killing His Wife.

It was a self inflicted justice when Anthony Bankole who killed his wife has committed suicide. The former banker hanged himself in his uncompleted building at Olodo area, Kumapayi, Ibadan.
It was gathered that the man had fought his wife, Kemi, who died later in the hospital last Saturday before he chose to take his life. read more

Teniola Confirms She Is Pregnant For Tuface Idibia

Listening to 98.3 Hot FM News this morning, I felt so disappointed and disgusted. According to the News, Teniola has come out to say that she is truly pregnant for Tuface and that he is well aware of the pregnancy. According to her, Tuface's denial is just to appease his wife Annie Idibia. She says that all she wants is privacy for herself and her unborn child. Chei!!! (What do we stand to gain? What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul? read more

2015: Northern Youth Warns Jonathan Against Suswam

A coalition of northern youths has said the Benue state governor does not have the pedigree to be elected as senator in the 2015 election.The youths under the aegis of the Northern Youth Patriotic Front said the governor has not performed credibly in his eight years as governor of the state.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the spokesperson for the youths, Abdiljamil Haske said Suswan has lost political relevance in the state due to his dismal performance.

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Former C.J 's Son Bem Alu Set To Run For House Of Reps For AbujaMunicipal .

Bem Alu is in the news again,I spotted his campaign poster somewhere,hehehe Bem has joined politics ,the 29 year old half-caste who will be 30 next year will be running for House Of Representative AMAC Abuja Municipal Area Council on the platform of PDP in 2015.

I wonder why he is not running in Benue state for Kwande /Ushongo constituency.

Anyway,we wish him a happy outing come 2015.

Bem is the last son of Justice Katsina Alu he came to limelight when he hosted friends to a party at Play Lounge in Abuja and spent N25million on champagne ,paid Naeto C to make an appearance.

More updates on this candidate coming soon.

Pictures From The 10th Anniversary Celebration Of Harrific Saloon InMakurdi.

Friday Feb 14,2014, Harrific Saloon celebrated her 10th Anniversary.It was fun all the way as customers thronged in to celebrate with The management of Harrific Saloon.

The event started with a red carpet and then prayers followed by networking.

Customers were treated to a Pampering session along with discount services.

Harrific Saloon was established in 2004 by Mrs Ufa Inga-Tsuwa an English Language graduate from Benue State University Makurdi,She started Harrific after going through a 6 months course at House Of Tara .The saloon took off with 3 staff as a braiding centre then the Nail Studio and Weave-on fixing was introduced,with hard work dedication and innovation,Harrific now has a Men's section as well as Children's Section .The current staff strength of the saloon is 19 Awesome!!!! (My cousin is hardworking). With the support of her husband Prince Tsuwa and her family,Harrific has grown to become a hub for fashionistas to indulge and get pampered.There was a photo session and customers let with goodie bags and lots more.more pictures after cut.

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