Monday, 27 January 2014

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Begs Britain for School Fees

[SW Radio]The ZANU PF government has asked Britain to pay school fees for one million poor children who are on social welfare, according to British newspaper The Telegraph.



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IK Osakioduwa tells guys how to know a wife material

Here is what Ik posted on his twitter page as things to look out for when looking for a wife material.. WifeMaterial knows how to showcase the good without EXPOSING the goods. WifeMaterial doesnt need to chase guys. It WILL be chased WifeMaterial doesnt spend EVERY weekend in the club. After all its not a […]



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Iyabo Ojo Has Droped Her Ex Husband’s Name; Changes To Maiden Name ‘Ogunro’

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo was 21, when she married a Lagos-based movie marketer who introduced her to Nollywood. After 2 kids with marriage issue, she left him, among other controversies, In 2013, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo was rumoured to be dating fellow actor Muka Ray.Unlike her colleague in the Nollywood movie industry, Fathia Balogun w […]



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South Africa Household Products Industry Which is Expected to Reach Worth of $1.7bn by 2017

South Africa – Household Products @ http://ift.tt/1budM0Y. The performance of the market is forecast to decelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of 4.0% for the five-year period 2012 – 2017, which is expected to drive the market to a value of $1.7bn by the end of 2017.



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Imo govt deports 84 Boko Haram suspects to Katsina

For fears that they might be members of the dreaded Boko Haram, Imo State government, weekend, sent back to Katsina about 84 persons. The post Imo govt deports 84 Boko Haram suspects to Katsina appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Farming and food in Africa and the battle over land, water and resource rights

“Investment in African farmers – rather than investment that dispossesses them – can produce ample, healthy and safe food.”



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Kenyan island business makes high-end handbags from washed up objects

Founder of artistic creation company Ali Omar talks about his budding business on the Kenyan island of Lamu.



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TIPS FOR WOMEN: Five Ways To Delay His Orgasm

It takes men an average of five to six minutes to reach orgasm, while it takes women an average of 15 to 20 minutes. Luckily, techniques exist to help overcome the problem.



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REVEALED: 45 FG Directors Refuse To Leave Offices After Tenure Expired (Still Paid Salary)

Forty-five directors in the Foreign Affairs Ministry still remain in their offices even though they were to retire in December, 2013, as their eight-year tenure had expired.



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2015 Election: EFCC threatens Bureau De Change with money laundering law

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, has warned operators of Bureau De Change against aiding the crime of money laundering in the country as the 2015 elections get nearer. Lamorde said attention must be focussed on the activities of the Bureau De Change operators as they were prone to […]



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Michelle Williams Embarrased By Beyonce's New 'Raunchy' Album

Beyonce’s sexually charged new album is a bit much for her Destiny’s Child band-mate Michelle Williams. Michelle says Beyonce’s songs ‘Drunk in Love’, ‘Blow’ and ‘Rocket’ are quite explicit and somewhat embarrassing to her, stating that the songstress should have kept some things private.



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New Video: D'Prince – Gentleman feat. Davido and Don Jazzy

The much awaited tune from Mavin record’s artiste D’prince just dropped moments ago and it did not dissapoint!



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ASUU Members Attacked At Adekunle Ajasin University In Ondo State – Sahara Reporters

Just moments before a meeting was scheduled to be held at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko (AAUA) chapter today, the Chairman of Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) Dr. Busuyi Mekusi, was attacked, along with members. Sources told Saharareporters security personal 'Sheriff Security Outfit' were acting under the instructions of the Vice Chancellor of the […]



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IBB lectures Jonathan on governance – Vanguard

ABUJA—FORMER Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, weekend, urged President Goodluck Jonathan to shed sentiments and imbibe statesmanlike traits in his handling of the increasing challenges against his government. Babangida said in a statement that the caution became necessary in the face of unnecessary distractions which aides and those he termed sycophants were causing for the […]



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How NIMS database ’ll check crimes –Onyemenam, NIMC boss

BY OLABISI OLALEYE The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr. Chris Onyemenam, has assured Nigerians that those registered for the national ID card under the National Identity Management System (NIMS) project would be issued new smart national identity cards within the first quarter of this year. In a chat with journalists in […]



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Mbong Amata tangos with Majid Michel in new movie

By Ngozi Akums Jeta Amata’s former wife Mbong Amata has landed her first acting role after splitting from her husband in 2013. Mbong will be playing the lead role alongside Ghanaian star Majid Michel in a flick titled ‘Darima’s Dilemma‘. The movie is being produced by Emem Isong and directed by Lancelot Imasuen. The movie […]



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New Yorker talks about running a tech startup in Nairobi

Adam Nelson’s company offers a local cloud service to African firms.



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2014 GRAMMY AWARDS: Full List Of Winners + Photos

The 2014 Grammy Awards held on Sunday, January 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the biggest names in pop, country, rap, R&B and rock were there to perform and be recognized for their works in the past year.



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Instagram ‘booty’ star lands lucrative deal after gaining 2m followers!

By Ngozi Akums Jen Selter: Who ever thought her Booty would get her a ‘lucrative deal’? Jen Selter, an Instagram fitness star popularly known for her well rounded backside has reportedly landed a lucrative deal thanks to her pictures which helped her attract over 2million followers on the social media site. The New York Post […]



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Suspected Boko Haram attack in northeast kills At least 45

Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) – At least 45 people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on a market in restive northeast Nigeria, police said on Monday, warning the death toll could rise. “So far, we have 45 dead and 26 injured… but the figures could increase as our men are still in the village […]



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Umar signs N83.33bn 2014 Taraba budget

The Acting Governor of Taraba state, Alhaji Garba Umar, on Monday in Jalingo signed the 2014 Appropriation Bill of N83.33 billion into law. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the budget figure was reviewed by the House of Assembly from N79.66 billion to N83.33 billion. Umar said that N41.70 billion of the budget was […]



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PHOTOS: Check Out Dayo 'D1' Adeneye And Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe Looking Dashing At The Grammys

Top music executives, Dayo Adeneye and Kenny Ogungbe hit the Grammy awards looking like a million bucks.



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Romania Soft Drinks Review 2013 : ReportsnReports

Order report “Romania Soft Drinks Review 2013” by calling ReportsnReports.com at +1 888 391 5441 OR send an email on sales@reportsandreports.com with Romania Soft Drinks Review 2013 Market in subject line and your contact details. Synopsis A competitively priced comprehensive overview of the key categories in the soft drinks market. Summary Why was the report […]



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Railroad Equipment Manufacturing Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 – 2019

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 – 2019 Companies in railroad equipment manufacturing industry manufacture freight and passenger rail cars, locomotives, brakes and other parts and equipment used in railroad operations. The transportation equipments manufacturing industry has become central to economical development. Demand for these equipments […]



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Worldwide Orthopedic Soft Tissue Repair And Sports Medicine Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 – 2019

Orthopedic Soft Tissue Repair And Sports Medicine Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 – 2019 Soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains, contusion, tendonitis, bursitis and stress injuries. The orthopedic soft tissue repair and sports medicine market include anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and fixation products, cartilage repair therapies, […]



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Worldwide Electric Motors Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019

Electric Motors (AC motors, DC motors, Hermetic motors) Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 Increase in revenues is motivating market participants to invest in the electric motors market. Countries across the world are realizing the electricity saving opportunities offered by energy efficient electric motors, prompting them to […]



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Worldwide Commercial Satellite Imaging Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 – 2019

Commercial Satellite Imaging Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 This report analyzes the commercial satellite imaging market on a global basis, with further breakdown into various sub-segments. It provides thorough analysis and market growth forecast of the global commercial satellite imaging market, based on its applications, end-use […]



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Worldwide Caprolactam Market For Textiles, Carpets, Industrial Yarns, Engineering Plastics, Packaging, Electronics and Other Applications 2013 – 2019

Caprolactam (Nylon 6 Fiber and Nylon 6 Resin) Market For Textiles, Carpets, Industrial Yarns, Engineering Plastics, Packaging, Electronics and Other Applications – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 – 2019 The demand for caprolactam is mainly prompted by growing demand from engineering applications and electronics industry. Asia Pacific dominates the global […]



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Worldwide Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market By Product Segment For Pipes and Tanks, Building and Construction, Electrical, Marine, Transport, Artificial Stones and Other End-user Segments 2013 – 2019

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market By Product Segment (DCPD, Orthopthalic, Isopthalic and Others) For Pipes and Tanks, Building and Construction, Electrical, Marine, Transport, Artificial Stones and Other End-user Segments: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 – 2019 The report covers forecast and analysis for the unsaturated polyester resin market on a global […]



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3D ICs (MEMS and sensors, RF SiP, Optoelectronics and imaging, Memories, Logic, HB LED) Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 – 2019

3D ICs (MEMS and sensors, RF SiP, Optoelectronics and imaging, Memories, Logic, HB LED) Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 This report analyzes the 3D ICs market on a global basis, with further breakdown into various sub-segments. It provides cross-sectional analysis of the market based on parameters […]



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Africa: Sachs and Gates – Optimists and Idealists Under Fire

[IDS]It is tough being an optimist these days.



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49yr-old Mrs Abah Welcomes Baby After 23yrs of Marriage

Former Minister of State for Interior, Humphrey Abah and his wife, Mrs Mary Abah, who he marred 23 years ago welcomed a baby recently. 49 year old Mary, who is a lawyer and banker, shared her experience and her challenges of being married for so long without a child and the support she got from […]



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It’s Eagles, Black Stars s/final

Super Eagles will renew their rivalry with Ghana when both teams clash in the semifinal of the CHAN on January 29 at the Free State Stadium. Ghana defeated Congo D.R last night to set up an all West African nation match. The post It’s Eagles, Black Stars s/final appeared first on Vanguard News.



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320 Boko Haram Suspects Arrested in Rivers State – Police

The Rivers state Police Command on Sunday announced that it has arrested 320 persons suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist group. The suspects were said to have been in a convoy of 17 buses when they were nabbed at about 5am on Sunday between the border of Imo and Rivers states. […]



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Photos: Kenyan Police Crash Gay Wedding in Mutwapa

A gay couple in the midst of saying I do, had their wedding ceremony ruined, when the cops showed up. CPM Ad Network Apparently, the local blabbermouths heard that two men were getting married at the Kikambala beach resort and notified the authorities. Before the police arrived, the village idiots brutally attacked the men. The […]



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