Saudi Arabian restaurants ban single women from entering because they are considered ‘mentally unstable”!

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia ban single women from entering premises,Some owners have put signs up on their doors saying 'women not allowed'.Complaints of 'mentally unstable' behaviour such as using mobile phones.

Is the ruling party wooing its members with re-election tickets so they won't support move to Impeach the President?

The Peoples Democratic Party may have started offering ‘re-election tickets’ to its members in the National Assembly as a means of dissuading them from supporting the reported   drive by the All Progressives Congress lawmakers to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.

We hope it is still safe;Tower Bridge's 140ft-high glass walkway smashed by visitor who dropped bottle of beer two weeks after opening.

A glass pane at Tower Bridge's new transparent walkway 140ft above the River Thames, has smashed after a visitor dropped a bottle of beer.Just two weeks after the new attraction opened, one of the six half-tonne glass panes that make up the floor, was damaged by visitors.

Is Smith’s family the weirdest family in Hollywood? As Jaden and Willow Smith claim they can control time.

One of Hollywood’s most powerful partnerships, the Men In Black star Will Smith and his actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith, are also considered one of the most preposterously kooky.But this week it emerged that another Hollywood pair may be even more self-inflated, pretentious and just downright strange — their teenage children.

Kendall Jenner unveiled as new face of Estée Lauder,She's fashion royalty!

She was recently revealed as the new star of Estee Lauder.But Kendall Jenner is more than just a pretty face, as evidenced by her ability to wear the slimmest-fitting of outfits with effortless grace.

Supreme Court Sacks Taraba Governor

The Supreme Court has sacked Taraba State’s acting governor, Garba Umar, and ordered the reinstatement of Abubakar Danladi, a former deputy governor who was impeached before Mr. Umar took over.

Mr. Danladi was the first deputy governor who ran on the same ticket with Governor Dantata Suntai. He was impeached shortly before Mr. Suntai took ill after an air crash.

She really is first class! Victoria Beckham takes the TRAIN to Manchester to launch her clothing range in department store

 Victoria Beckham is no doubt used to being chauffeured around in luxurious cars - but on Wednesday, the fashion designer decided to take the train to Manchester.The 40-year-old was just a face in the crowd as she disembarked at Manchester Piccadilly wearing a long line black coat from her own collection which had a gold chain detail at the waist. 

PDP Drama:Tukur Seeks Reinstatement as PDP National Chairman

Bamanga Tukur

There was a dramatic twist to the suit seeking to oust Adamu Mu’azu as the national chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday, as his predecessor, Bamanga Tukur, demanded his reinstatement to the job.

In India, public kissing is becoming a national movement

Indian police stop youths from marching during a rally for the "Kiss of Love" campaign against moral policing

 In India, to kiss openly is considered a public disgrace that can mean jail time.This appeared to be the message conveyed on Oct. 23 by Jai Hind News, a popular local news channel in India’s southern state of Kerala, when it broadcast footage of a couple kissing in an upscale terrace cafe in Calicut.

13 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a threat to life and living a funfilled life,its easy to manage naturally without frequenting hospital or calling your doctors.See ways to lower blood pressure naturally after the cut....

CAN demands punishment for soldier who stabbed man to death in Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has demanded swift justice for a killer soldier who stabbed a private security officer to death.Tension has remained in Barkinladi Local Government Area of Plateau State days after the attack by a member of the military task force.

Katsina Governor, Shema, caught on video urging supporters to “crush”, “kill” political opponents

 A video depicting the Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Shema, prodding his party members to physically assault and possibly “kill” opposition politicians in the state, has gone viral on the internet.

The amateur video was first posted on the internet on November 12.

It shows the governor, dressed in white agbada and brown sandals, standing on a red carpet, and addressing a crowd in what seemed like a political rally. He spoke in Hausa.

Fayose seals off speaker’s office:It’s not true, says governor

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose yesterday ordered the House of Assembly Speaker’s office shut.

Speaker Adewale Omirin’s spokesman Mr. Wole Olujobi said some men, acting on the governor’s directive, came to the office about 4pm, sealed it off and seized the Speaker’s official cars’ keys from the drivers, who were told to go home.

Is this the funniest break-up text ever? Girl receives text listing the bizarre reasons he's dumping her after just SEVEN weeks of dating

 The 30-year-old man sent the break up text last Monday,He listed six reasons why he wanted to split with the Sydney woman,Among them include her 'unladylike' swearing and being 'rude' to his cat,The woman, who remains unnamed, says the text was 'a bit laughable'.She also defended her dislike for cats, saying she is 'completely allergic'

APC, PDP Guber Aspirants Kick against Chime’s N11bn Loan Request

                                   Governor Sullivan Chime

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State on Tuesday reaffirmed its opposition to the N11 billion loan requests by the state government a few months to the expiration of Governor Sullivan Chime’s tenure in office.The party therefore called on the people of the state to rise up against the “illegal” loan request, saying that they should start by withdrawing their patronage from the two commercial banks (names withheld) for allegedly serving as conduit pipe to drain the coffers of the state.

AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles beat Congo 2-0

The Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the Red Devils of Congo, scoring two crucial goals in the second leg of the 2015 African Nations Cup qualifier match.

The win over Congo has boosted the African Champions’ chance of qualifying for the tournament that will hold in Equatorial Guinea next year.

Senate passes NFF Bill

The Senate on Thursday passed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Bill 2014 in a bid to bring an end to the current crisis rocking football administration in the country.The Bill which repealed the Nigeria Football Association Act 2004 was passed after a clause-by-clause consideration by lawmakers.

Kenyan men boycot sex to protest whippings, beatings and castrations by women

Nderitu Njoka says he preaches the gospel of man. (courtesy of Global Men Empowerment Network.)

In a Nairobi office cluttered with trophies and small statues of rhinos, the bald man leaned forward in his chair to discuss why he wants men to boycott sex with their wives. Such a thing would not be easy, Nderitu Njoka said, according video of his interview. But it’s important.Men all over the country, he said, are trapped in a system of gender violence. Whippings, beatings and castrations:

The Running Mates Line Up:Fashola,Tinubu,Amechi and Oshiomhole

As APC seeks to unseat PDP from the centre, it is not unaware that whoever is picked as the running mate of its presidential candidate, would go a long way in determining the fate of the ticket. Already being touted as potential vice-presidential candidates are former Governor of Lagos State and one of the APC leaders, Bola Tinubu; Governors Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State; Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State; and Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State.

PDP To Duke-Abiola ‘Come And Take Your Forms’

November 13, 2014

Press Statement

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it has noted the refusal of Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola to collect her Presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination forms in spite of the one week extension granted by the party, which expires on Friday, November 14, to accommodate teeming party faithful interested in running for respective offices.

Breaking: Aminu Tambuwal Picks Presidential Nomination Form

Aminu Tambuwal, the speaker of the House of Representative has picked the notice of intent and the nomination forms to run for the office of the President of Nigeria on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC.

Anambra Signs $320million MoU To Build International Market

The Anambra State Government has signed a 320 million dollar Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private consortium, West Africa Inter-continental Trade Center Limited, for an international market to be built at Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of the state.

Local Hunters, Vigilante Groups Kill 75 Insurgents in Adamawa, Recapture Maiha Town

At least 75 Boko Haram militants were killed by local hunters in Maiha Local Government area of Adamawa State yesterday, residents of the area have said.

According to local residents, about 75 members of the sect were allegedly killed by a combined force of hunters and a local vigilante group who subsequently liberated the town.

Maiha Local Government headquarters fell in the hands of the Boko Haram insurgents in an intense gun battle with the Nigerian troops on Monday.

Boko Haram: El-Rufai mocks Jonathan

 Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Kaduna state governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has mocked Goodluck Jonathan led Federal government handling of insurgency in the Northern part of the country.

Ogun APC Crisis: Senators Dump Party, Join SDP

The three Ogun senators, Adegbenga Kaka, Akin Odunsi, and Gbenga Obadara on Wednesday submitted their letters of defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

They are representing Ogun East, Ogun West and Ogun Central respectively.

Abia Guber: Otti, Ex-Diamond Bank Boss Dumps PDP, Picks APGA Nomination Forms

Former Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc and governorship aspirant in Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti yesterday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and picked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) nomination forms.

Buhari Bests Atiku, Kwankwaso To Trump Jonathan Yet Again In Online 2015 Presidential Election Survey

Poll results show Gen. Buhari received 78% of the vote Sahara Reporters

During the 24 hours, 13,700 people voted. 10,280 of those surveyed overwhelmingly voted for General Buhari, giving him a 75% lead. This data mirrors a previous poll in which President Jonathan and Gen. Buhari were matched head-to-head, a pairing that suggested a win for Buhari with 78% of the vote cast.

APGA Youths Flay Report Linking Gov Obiano With Amaechi

The Youth Wing of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), under the aegis of the APGA Greater Tomorrow for Good Governance (AGTGG), has faulted a report that Anambra State Governors Willie Obiano and Rivers State Chibuike Amaechi have been meeting and working to undermine President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ebola outbreak: 2nd person dies in Mali

(CNN) -- A nurse has died of Ebola in the Malian capital of Bamako, the health ministry said Wednesday, sparking fears that the nation has not yet defeated the deadly virus.

This is the second confirmed Ebola fatality in the West African country. The first victim, a 2-year-old girl, died last month after she traveled to Mali with her grandmother from Guinea -- one of three countries hardest hit by the outbreak in the region.

How Jonathan, PDP is fuelling ethno-religious tension in Nigeria – Fayemi reveals

 

The immediate former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of stoking ethno-religious tension in Nigeria for political gains ahead of the 2015 elections.

Speaking in Lagos Tuesday, Mr. Fayemi said the president and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are deliberately encouraging sentiments that divide Nigerians along ethnic and religious lines, as a political strategy ahead of next year’s crucial polls.

You have no scorecard to show Nigerians, Oshiomhole tells Jonathan

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu restates his call for President Goodluck Jonathan resignation

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to show what his party, the Peoples Democratic Party has done in Edo State, saying the President only came go the stated to commission a resurfaced existing Ofosu-Benin axis of an expressway which was constructed by a military regime.

Ekiti assembly rejects Fayose’s list of chairmen, commissioners

The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Tuesday refused to deliberate on the motion seeking approval for the constitution of local government caretaker committees’ chairmen and members.

The assembly said the request by Governor Ayodele Fayose was sub judice as the sacked caretaker chairmen of the 16 Local Government Areas and 19 Local Council Development Areas had gone to court to challenge their dissolution.

INEC Suspends Plan To Create More Polling Units

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria has suspended plans to create additional polling units before the 2015 general elections.

Osun Election Petition: Tribunal Admits Evidence Tendered By Omisore

The Justice Elizabeth Ikpejime  led Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo on the governorship election held on the 9th of August  in Osun state has admitted in evidence all documents tendered by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Senator Iyiola Omisore in contending the outcome of the election.

FG unveils new N100 Centenary note

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The new N100 centenary banknote was formally presented to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided by President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House on Wednesday.

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefuele, who presented the note, said that the note is to commemorate 100 years amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 1914.

Indian Dupes Nigerian Banks Of N32bn

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Adeniyi Adebayo yesterday told a Federal High Court in Lagos how a Nigeria-based Indian businessman, Patrick Fernandez, defrauded some Nigerian commercial banks of about N32 billion.

Kim Kardashian's mobile game app amasses $43m in just THREE MONTHS

You can criticise her for many things, but certainly not for being a shrewd businesswoman.When Kim Kardashian announced that she was creating an app for iPhones and Androids that allows players to interact with her as they work their way up to the A-list, most thought it was a joke.

Dangote, UBA Donates $4m To Fight Ebola In Africa

The Dangote Foundation and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) have donated $3 million and $1 million respectively to a fund established by African business leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to contain the dreaded Ebola virus in West Africa.

Kenyan Priests Calling On Young Women To Avoid WHO Tetanus Vaccine Over Contraceptive Fears

 Kenya’s Catholic Church has urged young Kenyan women to avoid participating in a government-run tetanus vaccine scheme out of fear that the vaccines were laced with a contraceptive agent.

Ex-Minister To AGF: Stop Jonathan From Contesting 2015 Poll

Former Minister of Youth Affairs, Mr. Inuwa Abdulkadir, has urged the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN) to stop President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2015 presidency on the ground that such an action is unconstitutional and tantamount to a third term.

President Goodluck Jonathan Declares For 2015

The Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, declared his intention to run for the second term in office on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

North's masterpiece revealed! Kim Kardashian proudly carries designer bag hand-painted by daughter as she steps out with Kanye West

She revealed last month that her daughter North had given her a hand-painted Hermes bag for her birthday.

And Kim Kardashian put being fashionable aside on Monday as she modeled what appeared to be the one-of-a-kind bag for the first time.

Boko Haram Overrun Mahia Town in Adamawa state

Boko Haram insurgents have overrun Maiha town, the headquarters of Mahia Local Government area of Adamawa state.

According to a security source, the insurgents were spotted hovering around the area about 5pm of Monday.

2015 elections: Tambuwal as game changer

THE Right Honourable Aminu Tambuwal, incumbent Speaker of Nigerian’s House of Representative, has undoubtedly established himself as a master of masters in the game of politics, albeit the Nigeria’s muddy waters of politics.

EFCC Chairman Ribadu's Brother Abducted

A younger brother of the former Chairman of the EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, Sani Ribadu, is said to have been abducted in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.

Presidency Recommends Nnanna for CBN Deputy Governor’s Job

Following the exit of Dr. Kingsley Moghalu as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the end of his five-year term, On Sunday the presidency recommended a former director of research at the CBN, Dr. O.J. Nnanna for the job.

Consensus candidacy: APC presidential aspirants hold meetings in Abuja

Day and nocturnal meetings have become the lot of the of the four presidential aspirants of the All Presidential Congress, APC lately, Vanguard investigations have revealed.

The meetings which now hold in and outside Abuja were to essentially reach consensus of who would eventually fly the flag of the leading opposition party in the 2015 general elections.

AFCON 2015:Eagles Converge on Abuja for Congo Trip

        

                                                                                                                                                     
Super Eagles preparations for the must-win double header 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with Congo and South Africa is to effectively take off this morning in Abuja with most of the foreign-based players streaming into camp.
Topmost in the mind of Eagles as they converge on Abuja today is the trip to Point Noire this weekend to take on Congo who snatched maximum points in Calabar

Ohaneze fails to endorse Jonathan for re-election

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Nidigbo yesterday failed to endorse President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election come 2015.

Although the motion for the adoption of President Jonathan was moved at the meeting, it was shut down by majority of Igbo leaders.