SEE Why Comedians Have The Ability To Make Other People Laugh

Having an unusual personality structure could be the secret to making other people laugh, scientists said on Thursday after research showed that comedians have high levels of psychotic personality traits.



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EXCLUSIVE: Toke Makinwa And Maje Ayida Finally Got Married… Secretly (PHOTO!)

It has been learnt that after over 10 years of a relationship, with its break-ups and reconciliations, Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida finally got married.



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PHOTOS: Mr 2kay rocks London’s Guvnor Bar

By Griffin Okuchukwu With Mr 2Kay’s ‘Bubugaga’ hitting the UK really hard, the Nigerian act is currently in the United Kingdom promoting the release of the Bubugaga remix. Check out some photos from his recent London club appearance and performance at Guvnor Bar. ‘Bubugaga dance remix’ officially drops on iTunes on the 19th of January […]



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Beyonce’s father Mathew Knowles facing more money problems and lawsuits

Beyonce’s father is facing more money problems. According to TMZ, Mathew Knowles is being sued by a company that used to handle his money. According to the legal documents, a credit bureau is trying to collect $64,587.14 from Mathew Knowles, money it claims he owed to an accounting firm he hired. The firm handles finances […]



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Ohio executions face obstacles after unusual death

LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s capital punishment system likely faces new challenges following an unusually long execution in which the condemned man appeared to gasp several times. Family members of death row inmate Dennis McGuire planned a Friday news conference to announce a lawsuit over McGuire’s death, which they are calling unconstitutional. And it’s almost […]



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The Naughty Side of Entertainment, a chat with Naija’s Maheeda [Everything Toni Payne Episode 2]

Nigerian Singer and self-proclaimed bad girl, Maheeda joins me on this episode of Everything Toni Payne to discuss the topic, “Is Africa Ready for the Naughty Side of Entertainment?”. She opens up on some of the challenges she has faced, some of which include sexual harassment from a fan. Enjoy! This episode is available on […]



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After 10years Of Dating Toke Makinwa And Her Boo Maje Ayinda Ties The Knot

We thought it was the end for media personality Toke Makinwa and her longtime beau Fitness Wellness entrepreneur Maje Ayida when they called the relationship off, few weeks ago, Though this is not their first breakup, based on Tokes interview with Kemi Lawal of the Punch Newspaper, it seems as though this is the final […]



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Finally, Tukur bows out

The owl farted, and demanded that his kinsmen eulogise him for that. But they couldn’t, telling him that no man gets eulogised for doing evil. Indeed, a child that dances to the rhythm of surugada should know it is the dance of the spirits. It is only a fly that does not listen to advice […]



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I eat right to stay healthy — Okoya

Popular business mogul, Alhaji Rasaq Okoya is our guest in this edition of Celebrity Tummy Talk. At 74, he explains the secret of his healthy lifestyle and why Nigerians should imbibe the habit of eating right always. The post I eat right to stay healthy — Okoya appeared first on Vanguard News.



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“What Nigerians Bought Online in 2013” By TechMoran

Curiosity is what would lead you to open this post. It was what led me to it, actually. I was curious to see what TechMoran had compiled as the most-bought items online in Nigeria. Of course, I expected Smartphones to be first on the list (after reading a report earlier this year that said smartphones […]



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What products are Nigerians buying online?

Nigerian online shopping platform Jumia lists its 10 top selling products for 2013.



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O.C. Ukeje joins cast of Gidi Up season 2

By Ngozi Akums Nollywood star O.C. Ukeje has joined the cast of web series ‘Gidi Up’ for the upcoming second season. The ‘Alan Poza’ star who won virtually all the laurels available for 2013 is cast as ‘Obi’ an On Air Personality and will star alongside Hip-Hop artiste/rapper Ikechukwu. The web series is set for […]



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Katsina hands over 15 CAR evacuees to their families

The Kastsina State Government on Friday handed over 15 of its indigenes recently evacuated from Central African Republic to their families and offered them financial assistance. Alhaji Hassan Rawayau, the Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency, said at the occasion that the evacuees were families of four households. Rawayau added that one of the evacuees, […]



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VIDEO: Terry G Praises Fela, Fashola, Others In 'Oga'

Terry G’s Video Oga has been the talk of town recently and heres why.



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Son Of Music Star, Onyeka Onwenu, Makes Mom Proud! (SEE HIM)

Young painter, Abraham Ogunlende, who prefers to be called Painter Abe, has impressed the visitors of his art exhibition titled “Culture Shock”.



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Young Man Beats Up Soldier With Stick, Threatens With Machete and Broken Bottles

A 24-year-old tailor, Lukman Suleiman, who beat a solider with a stick was given a N100,000 bail on Friday by Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.



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New Old Trend: Palm Wine Business Booms in Ekiti

Palm wine business is booming in Ekiti State as demand for the product is on the rise. The business has been so successful recently that it improved the standards of living of those engaged in it.



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JUSTUCE FOR ALL: Kaduna Police Arrest Three Vicious Criminals, Including a Dismissed Soldier

The Police Command of Kaduna State confirmed on January 17, 2014, Friday, it had arrested a murder suspect and two other persons for armed robbery.



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Muslim Cleric Assaulted Young Woman, Docked

A Muslim cleric, Wasiu Abilawon, who allegedly assaulted a woman for rejecting his overtures, was on Friday charged before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.



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Central African Republic: UN Humanitarian Appeal for U.S.$247 Million Only 6 Per Cent Funded

[UN News]Donors have provided only 6 per cent of the $247 million that the United Nations needs over the next 100 days to ease the “mega-tragedy” in strife-torn Central African Republic (CAR), where nearly 900,000 people have been driven from their homes and now lack the very basics of food, water, medical care and shelter.



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I can’t stop PDP members from defecting to APC —Tambuwal

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal has said that he cannot stop Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members in the House from defecting to All Progressives Congress, APC. Tambuwal spoke as the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore said that Nigeria made a costly mistake by adopting the American presidential system […]



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Nnewi agog as Igwe Orizu celebrates 50 years on throne

For three days in December, Nnewi folks were in a festive mood, as the town’s revered ruler, Igwe Orizu celebrated the 50th anniversary of his reign with a colourful Ofala festival, reports KEMI YESUFU It was pomp and ceremony recently when one of Nigeria’s longest serving traditional rulers, Igwe Kenneth Orizu of Nnewi, Anambra State […]



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Aremu Afolayan – 'I love ladies that are older than me'

In recent interview with Yes Magazine, newly-married Nollywood actor and movie producer, Aremu Afolayan talks about him being a gigolo. Plus he says yes he dates older women. His words below;About being a gigolo: They said Im a gigolo? I owe no one any explanation for the way I live my life. They can criticize […]



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Van Vicker Shoots Movie With 1,800 Slaves (Set Pics)

Actor, producer and director, Van Vicker, who picked the Pan African Actor of the year award in the just ended 2013 Cameroon Movie Awards, is presently back on set shooting his 7th movie titled 1800 which is basically about slave trade.To him, he believes its about time Ghanaian or African filmmakers invest in shooting our […]



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NET Exclsuive: Uche Jombo takes romantic getaway in Dallas

By Kolapo Olapoju Happy: Uche Jombo and Husband Kenny Rodriguez Uche Jombo is currently out of the shores of Nigeria, nestling in the arms of her handsome American hubby, Kenny Rodriguez, at their home in Dallas, America. The Nollywood actress has been updating her Blackberry Messenger with pictures of her and her hubby – snuggling […]



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Sweet Tears: Introducing Google's Smart Contact Lens That Measures Body Glucose

Google has said it is testing a "smart contact lens" that can help measure glucose levels in tears. It uses a "tiny" wireless chip and a "miniaturised" glucose sensor embedded between two layers of lens material. The firm said it is also working on integrating tiny LED lights that could light up to indicate that […]



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Three Litre Bowl of Sumptuous – Lagos

JackMan submitted a new resource: Three Litre Bowl of Sumptuous – Lagos – Three Litre Bowl of Sumptuous Sales & Offers, Lagos Nigeria Highlights Three Litre Bowl of Sumptuous Home Made Soup Choose from; Egusi Soup Efo Riro Ogbono Soup Edikaikong Black Soup White Soup Oha Soup Each bowl of Soup contains twenty (20) pieces […]



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Potato Chipper – Lagos

JackMan submitted a new resource: Potato Chipper – Lagos – Potato Chipper Sales & Offers, Lagos Nigeria Highlights Easy to use Suction base provides a sure footing Large base and long lever arm for effortless cutting Two interchangeable blades makes thin cut French fries or chunky chips Fine Print(See the rules that apply to all […]



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Kenyan model the new face of Prada

Malaika Firth, born in Mombasa, Kenya to a British father and Kenyan mother, moved to Barking, a suburban town in east London, when she was seven years old. Her heritage includes Ugandan, Seychelloise, Swiss. Her family in Kenya belongs to the Giriama ethnic group. She began modeling at the age of 17 and rose up […]



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At last, Tukur resigns

Governors and lawmakers who left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, welcomed the removal of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur as the national chairman of the ruling party, saying though vindicated, they would not return to the party. The post At last, Tukur resigns appeared first on Vanguard News.



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KEPCO to expand Egbin Power Station capacity to 1,350MW

The new management of Korea Electric Power Corporation, a technical partner of the Egbin Power Station, Ikorodu, has promised to provide an additional generation plant to boost its capacity to 1,350 mega watts. The Managing Director of KEPCO, Mr. Gyoo Chull-Yeom, gave the assurance on Friday during a facility tour of the plant by journalists, […]



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PHOTOS: Why Is Beyonce Kissing And Playing With Snakes And Monkeys?

Beyonce recently shared pictures of herself playing around with animals during her daughter, Ivy Blue’s birthday party in Miami.



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Mr. Bomba – Please Stay f/ L-J (Prod. by Dabram)

After the dropping hits like Move Your Body and Bomba which was hugely successful, the Hi Breed Entertainment recording artist has decided to adopt the name Mr. Bomba as stage name. And to kick off…



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Mr Bomba – Please Stay f. L-J

HI-Breed recording artist adopts new stage name Mr Bomba, drops new track Please Stay featuring L-J.



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PHOTOS FOR ADULTS: Beyonce Goes Racy On Instagram

One of the most extraordinary and talented American singers, Beyonce Knowles, has spiced up interest of her fans by posting some racy photos of herself on Instagram.



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SAD: Playboy Model Found Dead at Friend's House

A former Playboy playmate has been found dead of an apparent overdose at the age of 34. Cassandra Lynn Hensley was found in a friend’s bathtub on January 15, 2014, Wednesday, and the police are looking into the death.



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Rapper Eva calls out M.I, disses Sasha and Pryse?

By Osagie Alonge Eva Alordiah Controversy sells and it seems like Eva has tapped in that agelong concept. The female rapper some hours ago released a video clip on her YouTube page – spitting (that’s what rappers term as delivering) a 46-bar freestyle. Eva stylishly calls out former Loopy Records affiliate M.I and then proceeds […]



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John Dumelo Weds Rita Dominic [PHOTOS]

Rita Dominic and John Dumelo are currently shooting a movie. And the director is none other than Desmond Elliot. So guys, It’s not a real wedding lol!!!



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Uganda: Combating TB, HIV and Malaria in Detention – Uganda's Experience

[ICRC]Morbidity and mortality rates for all three infectious diseases are normally much higher in prisons due to overcrowding, unsanitary conditions and inadequate screening and treatment.



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Uti Nwachukwu – "I Battled Insolence, Leaching, Sabotage From People Last Year'

In a recent interview with Encomium magazine, the BBA winner and TV personality talked about his bitter experience in the hands of people he trusted that almost led him into clinical depression…I learnt a lot about loyalty and genuineness. I was really hurt last year year and a lot of true colors were revealed. I […]



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I Still Needs Job To Cater For My Family—-OJB Jezreel

OJB Jezreel popular music producer who just had a kidney transplant in India says he doesnt want to sit at home doing nothing and his currently writing an autobiography about his life and would be titled The Celebrated BeggarThe book he said will reveal some of the travails he went through when seeking donations for […]



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Lassa fever kills medical doctor, 8 others on danger list in Bauchi

Lassa fever has killed a medical doctor in Bauchi State after treating a patient who had the virus. Also eight other doctors are on danger list after contracting the disease. Following the unfortunate development, the state Primary Healthcare Development Agency has warned citizens to take proactive measures to protect themselves from the disease. Chairman of […]



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Rubber and Specialty Rubber Markets in China (10 Full Research Reports Collection)

[2224 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Rubber and Specialty Rubber Markets in China (10 Full Research Reports Collection) report by AMID. China’s demand for rubber markets has grown at a fast pa… China’s demand for rubber markets has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production […]



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Amaechi-led NGF asks N-Assembly to probe missing N8.5trn oil money

GOVERNOR Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State-led Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has asked the National Assembly, to as a matter of urgency, appoint a reputable accounting firm to carry out a forensic investigation over the alleged missing $49.8 billion (about N8.5 trillion) oil money. The post Amaechi-led NGF asks N-Assembly to probe missing N8.5trn oil […]



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Why Jonathan fired service chiefs

Indications emerged, yesterday, why President Goodluck Jonathan sacked the service chiefs and appointed new ones. The sack of the service chiefs, Vanguard gathered, was to prevent an implosion in the Armed Forces that was capable of threatening the country’s democracy. The post Why Jonathan fired service chiefs appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Pipeline vandalism: Kwara IPMAN threaten to down tools

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Thursday alerted members of the public of another round of hardship arising from petrol scarcity following the activities of vandals along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin oil pipelines. The post Pipeline vandalism: Kwara IPMAN threaten to down tools appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Nigeria aiming to reap benefits of agricultural goals

Nigeria is looking to the land to boost employment, ease its dependence on oil and ensure food security.



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One happy family: Photo of OJB and three (happy) wives

By Osagie Alonge OJB Jezreel and his three wives – (Top Left to Bottom) – June ‘Ama’, Mabel ‘Mama J’ and Korede ‘Kokomi’. Photo: Facebook This big family totally have it going good. Some days ago, the music producer shared this photo of the three Okungbowa wives June aka Ama, Mabel aka Mama J and […]



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Is Gabourey Sidibe the most fat-shamed actress in Hollywood?

Every actress on the planet has had to defend her weight, but the vile, fatist remarks toward Gabourey Sidibe are sad and extreme. she’s managed to handle all the negative criticism about her plus-size appearance Gabourey Sidibe’s response “I was born to stand out. I don’t care whether or not people will find me attractive […]



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Toke Makinwa Doesn't Want To Return Her Engagement Ring

Toke Makinwa recently broke up with her Fiance, Maje Ayida and she was invited to Mo Abudu’s ‘Moment with Mo programme’ and was asked to talk about ‘Ladies and engagement rings…side effects of being engaged for too long.



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