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Which Bank is the Worst Commercial Bank in Nigeria?

Published on 2012-04-06 09:17:00

Which commercial bank do you think is the best in Nigeria? The graph you see above illustrates what people thought about a year ago. Now things are different and some of the banks mentioned above; Continental Bank, Afri-Bank, are no longer existing. Even with the new banking dispensation, which of the commercial banks around pisses you off to the point that you would say that it is the worst bank in Nigeria? Please leave your thoughts below. casino bonus > read more

6 Rare Diseases and their Prevention

Published on 2012-04-06 04:01:00

In this article, you will be reading about some diseases that you do not know about. In many parts of the world, some ailments still refute diagnosis but the ones mentioned here are those that have been recognized by medical experts and other people as well. Along with the mention of these diseases, you will have a short take into what can be done to prevent them. 1. Health complications caused by lightning strikes: those who suffer from lightning strikes often have problems with their memory, [..] > read more

Home Renovation or Construction Tip

Published on 2012-04-06 01:30:00

“Who wants to build a house, that will not first sit down and calculate the cost?” Some do it nowadays. No doubt, it would be futile to start any construction plans without considering the estimates. Probably, it is this fact that contributes to the incidents of unfinished buildings in our neighbourhoods. Yet it is also noticeable that house owners who do not seek enough advice usually face the consequences of their actions. Before you start building your house, consider the landing area a [..] > read more

Tornado Devastates Texas (video)

Published on 2012-04-04 02:56:00

At least two tornadoes ripped across northern Texas Tuesday, flipping huge trucks like toys, tearing off roofs and grounding flights but apparently causing only minor casualties. One twister touched down in a parking lot full of tractor-trailers -- large trucks that move shipping-container sized cargos -- and television images showed several large vehicles twisting and flying dozens of feet up into the air. casino bonus > read more

4 Tips to Better your Credit Scores

Published on 2012-04-03 01:27:00

Credit strategies require diligence on the part of the company or individual looking for loans or credit for corporate usage. Here are the 5 main key steps to ensure that your credit score is good. 1. Pay your bills on time. To pay your bills on time will give you 35 percent of your credit score. This means that you should not see it as the main thing that helps your credit score. 2. Make sure your credit card debt is very low. If your credit card debt is low, you can get 30 percent from that [..] > read more

5 Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Internet

Published on 2012-04-02 01:13:00

Using the internet is a way to communicate with others, do business with people that we ordinarily would not meet in person. You can have some fun while you use the internet. But because of incessant cases of rip-offs and other types of frauds like identity theft, you need to know how to stay safe on the internet. Here are 5 tips that can enable you to enjoy surfing the internet while you stay safe. 1. Create strong passwords for your online accounts. Let's say you have a YahooMail account and [..] > read more

US Hike H-1B visa feeVisa Fees Increase

Published on 2012-03-31 15:48:00

Department of State United States of America announced recently the processing fees for visas will increase, come 13th of April, 2012. According to the information gleamed on news websites, "Under the new regime, the fee for most non-immigrant visa applications and border crossing cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease." This move has been made due to hindering IT companies in India to make head ways into US. So the US government decided to hike the hike H-1 [..] > read more

Fun.tastic! New BEATLES On The Block?

Published on 2012-03-30 18:25:00

New things are happening on the music scene worldwide. The music industry is witnessing new superstars on the Billboard Charts. Top on the chart for 3 weeks, is the group of 3 young and agile men known as FUN.Tastic! with a song called 'We Are Young'. It looks as if they'll become the new BEATLES as their record on the Billboard chart is showing. In case you don't know the song, you can play it above and tell us if you think that the group will make waves all around the world soon. casino [..] > read more

3 Fun Things to Do at a Corporate Retreat

Published on 2012-03-28 17:23:00

I got word late from my co-workers that there will be a company retreat at end of the week and I wondered if I could take my girlfriend along. I was hoping that it could be the kind I attended a few years ago when the company I worked for as a freelancer, organized a something like a 'retreat' (I know the word was basically associated with religious gatherings in Nigeria, to which I took two of my friends. We really enjoyed the 'show' at that period. Anyway, since the CEO said no, I had been wo [..] > read more

Full-Time Job Versus Freelance: Which is Better?

Published on 2012-03-27 09:50:00

Which would you prefer if you're looking for a job? Many young people will dash for a regular (full-time) job. Though times are hard, seniority at work is a big problem that keeps some workers awake at night, many young people still opt for a regular job. Consider what it means to be a freelancer (part-time worker). Free opportunity to chose what time you want to work and what time you want to play. These days, freelancers have the opportunity to travel, while they earn enough to pay for bills [..] > read more

Is the CBN Lame-Duck?

Published on 2012-03-27 03:11:00

That's what a web writer called the Central bank of Nigeria when he was referring to Lamido Sanausi, the present governor of the bank. The issue that led to his making that statement was the case for creating more jobs through the currency market. The writer's position is that nothing positive will work in Nigeria due to the all too common corruption cases in the country. Something must be done but what? First on the list of concerns for the general public is the way that the CBN governor wan [..] > read more

Hot New Usher Video - Climax

Published on 2012-03-26 08:17:00

Hot new Usher video - Climax, making waves right now online and in stores. This video garnered more than 5 million views on Youtube in less than two weeks. casino bonus > read more

Picture of 3 Slain Boko Haramists

Published on 2012-03-26 04:11:00

Eye witness report said that after attacking an army base in Maiduguri, Boko Haram men re-organised and came back to kill a former police officer and two of his friends. The van above was packed with the bodies of the slain Boko haram men. casino bonus > read more

Checklist Magazine Still in the Works

Published on 2012-03-25 14:20:00

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Freelance Writing: How to Win the Upfront Payment Battle

Published on 2012-03-25 04:48:00

These days, some employers think that freelance writers are toys and that they can push them around. Well, that will always be the case if freelance writers allow themselves to be pushed around. Both online and offline, many employers of are making up their minds to either stop paying writers or reduce their payments. In my case, I have come across an employer who told me point-blank that he too could write, only to find out that he ended up not being able to write anything. It was an experienc [..] > read more

5 Top Software for Programmers

Published on 2012-03-24 18:37:00

1. Microsoft BASIC: I sincerely think that this is the first standalone boxed programming software from any tech company, manufactured by Microsoft. Unlike Northstar BASIC, Microsoft used this medium to bring about New Era technology, which all of us know today. 2. Sendmail(manufactured in 1983): Most of what we know and what we use to send our e-mails on a daily basis comes from this software. Each day you send an e-mail, whether at work or at home, give thanks to the inventors of this softwa [..] > read more

Trouble for Volvo in China - 12,000 Cars Recalled

Published on 2012-03-24 08:19:00

This news made me remember when Toyota faced the same kind of trouble, years ago, when the company had to recall a model because it wrecked havoc on the roads. That was after Toyota had been the favorite car of the average Nigerian. Now, Volvo is facing the same kind of trouble in China. Only this time, it is a little different. the trouble has t o with the airbags. According to news reports, "Volvo Cars is recalling 12,798 of its 2012 model year vehicles imported into China, the top Chinese q [..] > read more

Don Jazzy Absent in Oliver Twist / Quote of the Day

Published on 2012-03-23 03:24:00

Quote of the Day "Concentrate; put all your eggs in one basket, and watch that basket..." -Andrew Carnegie For those who still have doubts that D Banj and Don Jazzy have gone separate ways, this video confirms it. Don Jazzy is absent in this new D Banj Oliver Twist video. casino bonus > read more

Humor: 2-Year-Old Landlord Comes For The Rent

Published on 2012-03-22 12:46:00

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Humor: Let's Have a Sketch Of Sanusi

Published on 2012-03-13 17:08:00

The class teacher abruptly turned to the class, dropped the chalk, and said: Teacher: Who has inspiration to draw? Pupil(sitting at the back of the class)Me! Teacher: Oh well, James, but you're the worst artist in this class. Pupil: Sir, I can do it. Teacher: Okay chum, who would you like to sketch? Pupil: The CBN governor! Teacher: Okay! Make sure he is handsome! casino bonus > read more

Arise Fashion Week in Photos

Published on 2012-03-13 11:59:00

The second Arise Magazine Fashion Week is still on. A few days ago, I posted some photos of the first day. The event was created last year in an attempt to draw new attention to African designers. 77 designers offered a wide range of outfits blending traditional fabrics with international aesthetic, in a bid to elevate the mundane with elegant dresses, haute couture in a fashion haven away from the bustle of the mega city. Problems of erratic electricity threatened the first 2 days. Photos bel [..] > read more

Revelation On Who Killed The Notorious B.I.G

Published on 2012-03-11 06:02:00

Excerpts from source: “[Suge’s girlfriend] and Poochie agreed to terms. He received two payments, one for $9000 and one for $4000. Poochie lay in wait outside the Petersen Automotive Museum. As soon as he became aware of where Biggie was sitting in his car, he drove up and he shot him.” Catch the entire gist here. casino bonus > read more

Revelation On Who Killed The Notorious B.I.G

Published on 2012-03-11 06:02:00

Excerpts from source: “[Suge’s girlfriend] and Poochie agreed to terms. He received two payments, one for $9000 and one for $4000. Poochie lay in wait outside the Petersen Automotive Museum. As soon as he became aware of where Biggie was sitting in his car, he drove up and he shot him.” Catch the entire gist here. casino bonus > read more

Visa Refusal: Nigeria Retaliates Against South Africa

Published on 2012-03-11 05:49:00

The South African government thought it was smart to have deported Nigerians from her country with the flimsy excuse of yellow fever. Now South Africans are facing the music. With the refusal of the Federal Government of Nigeria to allow 84 South Africans come into the country between Sunday and Tuesday in retaliation for the deportation of 125 Nigerians penultimate week, the stage is now set for the fight of two Africa giants. To make the situation serious between the two countries, the Niger [..] > read more

Visa Refusal: Nigeria Retaliates Against South Africa

Published on 2012-03-11 05:49:00

The South African government thought it was smart to have deported Nigerians from her country with the flimsy excuse of yellow fever. Now South Africans are facing the music. With the refusal of the Federal Government of Nigeria to allow 84 South Africans come into the country between Sunday and Tuesday in retaliation for the deportation of 125 Nigerians penultimate week, the stage is now set for the fight of two Africa giants. To make the situation serious between the two countries, the Niger [..] > read more

How Writers Get Duped Online

Published on 2012-03-10 16:25:00

Find below, one case of a hard-working writer, who regularly completes jobs for people on oDesk, and was duped by one one employer on that website. "Three days ago, i made a post on oDesk’s flawed feedback system. You might be wondering how I came to know of this. Well, actually it happened to me once. There was an employer who owed me $450. Yes I know it’s a huge amount but I realized later the amount never mattered because the employer was never going to pay. Once I realized that the empl [..] > read more

How Writers Get Duped Online

Published on 2012-03-10 16:25:00

Find below, one case of a hard-working writer, who regularly completes jobs for people on oDesk, and was duped by one one employer on that website. "Three days ago, i made a post on oDesk’s flawed feedback system. You might be wondering how I came to know of this. Well, actually it happened to me once. There was an employer who owed me $450. Yes I know it’s a huge amount but I realized later the amount never mattered because the employer was never going to pay. Once I realized that the empl [..] > read more

120 Nigerians Deported From Britain

Published on 2012-03-10 08:32:00

Britain has deported no fewer than 120 Nigerians from the U.K. for various immigration offences, revealed a report from the Observer. Those deportees arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja in Lagos in the early hours of yesterday. They were airlifted back home aboard a chartered cargo aircraft that landed at the cargo section of the international airport. The deportation was done on a low key so as not to arouse public awareness. Many of those deported are mainly you [..] > read more

120 Nigerians Deported From Britain

Published on 2012-03-10 08:32:00

Britain has deported no fewer than 120 Nigerians from the U.K. for various immigration offences, revealed a report from the Observer. Those deportees arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja in Lagos in the early hours of yesterday. They were airlifted back home aboard a chartered cargo aircraft that landed at the cargo section of the international airport. The deportation was done on a low key so as not to arouse public awareness. Many of those deported are mainly you [..] > read more

Picture of the Brit Killed in Nigeria

Published on 2012-03-10 04:49:00

When he was killed This British hostage Chris McManus was killed in a Special Forces operation to free him from al-Qaeda aligned kidnappers in Nigeria. casino bonus > read more

Picture of the Brit Killed in Nigeria

Published on 2012-03-10 04:49:00

When he was killed This British hostage Chris McManus was killed in a Special Forces operation to free him from al-Qaeda aligned kidnappers in Nigeria. casino bonus > read more

Pictures From Arise Magazine Day 1

Published on 2012-03-09 10:45:00

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Pictures From Arise Magazine Day 1

Published on 2012-03-09 10:45:00

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Fun.tastic! Tops Billboard Chart This Week

Published on 2012-03-09 02:45:00

According to information coming from Billboard, Fun. becomes the first rock band in more than a decade to send a debut Billboard Hot 100 hit to No. 1, as "We Are Young," featuring Janelle Monae, ascends from #3-#1. casino bonus > read more

Fun.tastic! Tops Billboard Chart This Week

Published on 2012-03-09 02:45:00

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Phrase for this Week

Published on 2012-03-09 02:40:00

Stand and deliver Meaning: A demand for money, often associated with English highwaymen. The word 'stand' has been used to mean 'come to a halt' since the 16th century. Shakespeare used it in Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1591: "Stand sir, and throw us that you have about'ye." The expression 'stand and deliver' must have been established in the language by 1714, as Alexander Smith included it in his reference work The History of the Lives of the Most Noted Highwaymen: "He order'd him to [..] > read more

Phrase for this Week

Published on 2012-03-09 02:40:00

Stand and deliver Meaning: A demand for money, often associated with English highwaymen. The word 'stand' has been used to mean 'come to a halt' since the 16th century. Shakespeare used it in Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1591: "Stand sir, and throw us that you have about'ye." The expression 'stand and deliver' must have been established in the language by 1714, as Alexander Smith included it in his reference work The History of the Lives of the Most Noted Highwaymen: "He order'd him to [..] > read more

Will You Sell Your Womb For Survival?

Published on 2012-03-08 14:38:00

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10 Sure Ways To Prevent Fire

Published on 2012-03-08 02:33:00

1. Fit smoke alarms or any other type of fire protection alarms and make sure that they have kite-mark. Test monthly and change batteries frequently. 2. Fry-pan fires are the most fire occurrences in homes. Take to never leave the stove unattended to. 3. Make sure you use candles wisely. They must have holders and keep them away from any inflammable item. 4. All types of portable heaters must also be kept away from materials that combustible. Make sure you switch them off when you leave hom [..] > read more

Blogspot Users! Your blog now has .in affixed

Published on 2012-03-07 16:04:00

I was mad today when I saw it. I thought someone was trying to steal not only my content but my money as well. So I did some work, trying to find a way out. I even wrote to the person whose info I saw in Alexa before the real facts came sinking through. As I was doing some work on Google, trying to figure it all out, I found the following site: http://oceanshaman.blogspot.com/2012/01/blogspotcom-blogs-are-now-transferred.html It explained everything I needed to know. If you have a blog on bl [..] > read more

FIFA STREET 4 - Tutorial (Video)

Published on 2012-03-07 06:14:00

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Arnold Schwarz# And Hubby Go For Counselling

Published on 2012-03-06 13:37:00

These two people are ready to bury the hatchet. It takes humility for someone like Arnold to gracefully bow and agree to get help in the bid to save his marriage. casino bonus > read more

Hot New Billboard #1: Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"

Published on 2012-03-05 20:42:00

Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," meanwhile, returns to the chart's top spot after a one-week dip to No. 4. casino bonus > read more

Michael Jackson's Entire Music Catalogue Hacked

Published on 2012-03-05 13:29:00

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4 Steps To Making Facebook Promotions A Success

Published on 2012-03-05 13:20:00

Are you planning to use Facebook as your next promotion platform? Don't treat it as you did newspaper advertising. The internet is a different show; one you need to carefully consider your next move. Take into consideration the following steps when you use the social media giant (Facebook) as means of promotion next time. 1. Take things simple. Make your prospects understand you, while at the same time, you strive to use fewer words than you would normally do. 2. Consider other traffic driv [..] > read more

Economic Chaos 2012: How Bad Can It Get?

Published on 2012-03-05 08:09:00

Is there any reason for people worldwide to be wary of how they spend? What does the economic outlook portend? Watch Kiyosaki explain in the video. casino bonus > read more

Big Companies To Slash Jobs In 2012

Published on 2012-03-05 01:55:00

One of the has just started doing so. I just read in the news that HP, the tech giant, has slashed up to 275 jobs last week. they say that the move is to turn the OS into an open source community. According to PC reports, "HP revealed last year it would stop making devices that use the operating system, which was developed by Palm for phones and tablets, and later decided to release the software under the Apache Licence 2.0." It is hard for us to start imagining how things will turn out for [..] > read more

125 Nigerians Deported From SA

Published on 2012-03-04 15:47:00

South Africa has deported about 125 Nigerians last Friday, due to the allegation that they possess Yellow Fever Certificates. Meanwhile, the federal of government of Nigeria has mentioned its discontent with the development. Foreign Affairs Minister Olugbenga Ashiru revealed that South Africa's High Commission in Nigeria had verified the certificates before it issued visa to the Nigerian travellers, therefore, sees nothing wrong with the certificates of the travellers. The fact that Nigeria ha [..] > read more

Rihanna Reveals More About Herself - Jonathan Ross Interview

Published on 2012-03-04 04:55:00

The Brit Awards gave her the best international solo artiste for 2012. She's reaching new heights in her carreer although she hasn't been left out of the criticism. casino bonus > read more

Stephanie Okereke's Fashion Sense Criticized

Published on 2012-03-04 02:09:00

She came to a red carpet event with this dress and received some bashing by her critics. According to media report, "Everything that could have brought out the real beauty in her died because of that dress! Stephanie Okereke should have known better! her fans opined wearing a dull dress to a classy event was just a poor choice to make. "According to a fashion designer, Stephanie’s gown was not appropriate for a red carpet event. Busy bodies should stay off the celeb’s back because it is [..] > read more

When Extra Marital Affair Can Lead to Death

Published on 2012-03-03 09:12:00

According to Daily Mail, a new study has revealed that having extramarital affairs can lead to death for people who already possess a heart attack problem. Researchers wanted to determine how soon people who suffer heart attack can resume sex after the attack. The autopsy reports of about 6,00 cases of sudden death was looked into in a bid to conclude findings of the research. 0.6 percent of sudden deaths happened during sex. According to the report, "Of that small percentage, up to 93 per ce [..] > read more

Hot New Movie Trailer for 2012 - Avengers

Published on 2012-03-03 02:25:00

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14 Year-Old Girl Corrects Grammar Of Peter Okoye (P Square)

Published on 2012-03-03 02:03:00

Here's how Vanguard newspaper reported it: Hell was let loose on social network, Twitter during the week when a 14 year old kid took on Peter Okoye of the P-Square fame, lecturing him on the rules of grammar. Peter innocently took to Twitter to announce the lucky winner of the P-Suqare’s Fan of The Month give-away prize. Ok peeps check dis out!…dis person deserve to be my fan of the month. No ojoro, Peter tweeted. But unfortunately for the superstar, a brilliant 14 year-old girl would n [..] > read more

How Google's new privacy policy Affects Your Online Identity

Published on 2012-03-02 16:13:00

With Google's new privacy policy, there's nothing to fear. "When most people think of Google, they think of a search box," says Elias Makos. "In reality they offer 70 services." Google wants to share user's data from Google, Youtube, Gmail and Google as from March. The importance of this is to make its advertising more efficient. Many people will shrink at the thought of the online giant's having to snoop into their accounts and follow the web behavior of millions of users who want their web j [..] > read more

What You Should Know About Personal Finance

Published on 2012-03-02 09:28:00

Are you at a loss as to how to manage your finance? Here in this video, you will see how a seasoned analyst explains the nutty-gritty of managing your finance. Although it is only part 1 of the video, it is up to a good start. Did you enjoy part one of the video? Here's part 2 for you. Here's part 3 of the video which teaches personal finance. > read more

Boko Horror: Terror Spreads To Schools In The North

Published on 2012-03-02 00:41:00

Just yesterday, smoke hovered over some students in uniform while they played around inside the premises of the school. The assailants set the school ablaze and also destroyed another school, showing that the Islamic terrorists known as Boko Haram are now extending their their targets to little children in Bauchi and surrounding areas. The first school attacked is known as Gamboru Primary School and the attack took place in the early hours of the morning. There were no deaths recorded in any o [..] > read more

P Square, Akon & May D – “Chop My Money” (Remix) | Music Video

Published on 2012-03-01 02:13:00

You've never heard this before. Here you get a full blast of P Square, Akon and May D, doing a remix of "Chop My Money". That tells you whatz gwan in the Nigerian music industry. I have always respected the duo of P Square for long. Now, they're proviong true to the pop power. Enough talk; see the video above. > read more

Jos Suicide Bombing Pictures

Published on 2012-03-01 01:06:00

Mayhem let on the loose! Here's the scene of the suicide car bomb at the Church of Christ in Nigeria, which is situated at Jos, Plateau state. The suicide bombing occurred while church was still in the first service on Sunday, 26th of February, 2012. > read more

Honda India Launches New Scooter

Published on 2012-02-29 10:43:00

I think that Nigerians are the main people who purchase motorcycles. They must be happy now that Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI), which entered the high performance 250cc segment with its affordable global sports bike- CBR 250R in March 2011, and has now come out with a new 'Pearl Heron Blue' – the new stunning tri-color sporty option in CBR 250R. This product is an addition to the two existing dual-tone color options - Candy Ruby Red. CBR 250R’s newly developed liquid-coo [..] > read more

Katy Perry Trails Lady Gaga's Billboard Debute Saga

Published on 2012-02-29 04:51:00

Katy Perry's new hot number 1 song on Billboard, "Part of Me", is doing good and according to reports, is heading in the direction of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way". "Part of me" was released digitally to retailers on February 13 and has grossed around 400,000 to 420,000 in its first week - Feb. 13-19. If you remember, Lady Gaga sold up to 448,000 last year, when her song "Born This Way" rose to number 1 on Billboard chart. Now the singer is booked to show up at the Fox's new comedy 'Raising Hope' [..] > read more

5 Reasons Why Cuba Is A Tourist Delight

Published on 2012-02-28 11:55:00

1. You may not believe it, but Cuba is a paradise of some sort. Many enticing landscapes, dozens of kilometers of world's finest beaches with crystal clear waters and uninterrupted blinding white sand, spectacularly beautiful nature with an amazing variety of flora and fauna and sweeping vistas of sugar cane, as well as cultural and historical sites beckon in Cuba. 2. Here in Cuba, you find the capital vibrant with a beautiful cultural center, colonial-style architecture, marvelous top notch ho [..] > read more

What's Remarkable About Weddings And Funerals?

Published on 2012-02-28 06:20:00

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Patent War: Yahoo Threatens Facebook

Published on 2012-02-28 01:59:00

Yahoo is claiming that Facebook has been using its ideas for some time now. So it's time the social media giant pays up. This is a new one in the battle for supremacy engulfing social media as far as social media environment is concerned. Reuter's report remarked that "Yahoo has asserted claims on patents that include the technical mechanisms in the Facebook's ads, privacy controls, news feed and messaging service, according to a source briefed on the matter." Although representatives from bot [..] > read more

Boko Horror: Nigerian President And His Cabinet Clueless

Published on 2012-02-27 13:54:00

Each time you purchase any of these things you see above, remember Boko Haram. It may just be another canned bomb. The fear of Boko Haram is the beginning of terror. I've just seen in the news now, that the Boko (horror) Haram menace has spread toward Adamawa state side. I hope they don't come to Lagos - that will be war to the 1st degree in Naija. And what is the Cabinet doing? I heard that sometimes the president sheds tears for those dead or wounded and for himself. By now, he must be so in [..] > read more

Sky To Fall In 2012: Scientists Confirm

Published on 2012-02-27 13:07:00

Maybe pastors and priests are not the only skeptical people in this world. Enter the scientists into the pack. What do I mean? There's a recent research conducted by climate scientists in New Zealand, which revealed a new phantom thought. It said that global cloud heights have dropped and the sky will fall by the end of this year - 2012. When I was a teenager, I thought the reason for Tower of Babel's reaching into the heavens was that the sky was so low that a flying bird could easily reach i [..] > read more

Why You Don't Need A Tattoo

Published on 2012-02-27 04:15:00

Some people once viewed tattoos as the 'in-thing'. They need to think differently now. According to a reliable source, "Some health problems could cause serious problems during the healing process of a tattoo. Diabetes, heart problems, and circulation issues are just a few that could make getting a simple tattoo very dangerous. The same goes for medications that thin the blood and/or could interfere with the successful implantation of pigment." Why should you not consider getting a tattoo if yo [..] > read more

Hot New Billboard #1: Part of Me - Katy Perry

Published on 2012-02-26 10:07:00

Katy Perry is at the top at billboard for this week with song "Part of Me". Other notable Billboard toppers are, Adele, the late Whitney Houston, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown and others. > read more

Is Garlic Beneficial for Health?

Published on 2012-02-25 07:25:00

How many are the health benefits of garlic? With over 400 chemical components, garlic health benefits seem endless; researchers have established that garlic is effective in preventing and treating a stupendous multitude of maladies. How true is this? Watch the video. > read more

$200 Billion Required to Boost Oil Reserve in Nigeria

Published on 2012-02-24 17:07:00

The reduction of oil reserve in Nigeria is cause for concern for ExxonMobil and the company has tasked the Federal Government and other stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas industry to seek lasting solution to issues militating against the reserve and production growth in Nigeria. Technology application, investment attracted globally are two of the major roadblocks to reserve of oil and oil production growth. According to the manager of the company, "It is time for industry and governmen [..] > read more

US to Open a Consulate in Kano, Promises Forensic Investigations

Published on 2012-02-24 07:10:00

Amid terrorist attacks in the northern part of Nigeria, the United States of America has made plans to offer some type of support to embattled areas. However, it failed to offer assistance in the area of providing troops for quelling the spreading disturbance. In an interview posted on AP website, Ambassador Terence P. McCulley said that the U.S. encourages Nigeria reach out to residents in its desperately poor Muslim north while using security forces to target and apprehend terrorists. He sai [..] > read more

Lensbaby Sweet 35: Superb Tool for Photographers

Published on 2012-02-24 01:32:00

It's the favorite baby of photographers who want to catch up with the times and it's called Lensbaby Sweet 35. The sweetest thing about it endears it to the heart of photographers. Lensbaby Sweet 35 is the first optic with with a bladed aperture to fit into any of the lenses from the company. If you test it on the Composer Pro and just like with all the company's lens optics, you get a sweet spot of focus surrounded by soft blurry edges. According to a reviewer, "The aperture determines the si [..] > read more

Smartphones And Identity Theft

Published on 2012-02-22 18:50:00

Are you sucestible to identity theft because of your smartphone? About 12 million Americans fell to the problem of identity theft in 2011 just because they possess a smartphone. Credit card companies are blocking all holes whereby fraudsters can get through. "The message is not that people should let their guard down," Javelin founder and President Jim Van Dyke said. "The challenge that we have is that criminals often change faster than everyday consumers or businesses." > read more

More Girls Needed in the Engineering Industry - ExxonMobil

Published on 2012-02-21 11:56:00

In the United States, women make up about half of the national work force, yet only 13 percent of the women are engineers. At the National Engineers Week and ExxonMobil Foundation, attention was drawn to the need to promote curiosity "among middle school students, and help shrink the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields." The organizers remarked "We can inspire our nation’s youth to pursue STEM careers by capturing their interest at an early age,” said Suza [..] > read more

News: Mayhem Lagos 4 Lose Lives

Published on 2012-02-21 08:14:00

It was claimed that for some time there had crisis lingering in area known as Isalegangan A.K.A Onola and Idungaran, both in Isale Eko area of Lagos state. But yesterday saw the mayhem get worse as four people lost their lives and millions worth of property was reportedly lost. According to Osun Defender website, "It was a stage of war as scores of youths from Idungaran in Isale Eko area stormed Isalegangan Street (Onola) with dangerous weapons, including AK 47 rifles, knives, cutlasses and [..] > read more

Denzel's 'Safe House' Tops Box Office

Published on 2012-02-21 02:05:00

The movie "Safe House" grossed $28.4 million in the US and Canadian theaters last week. The action movie (see 9-minute trailer above) "Safe House" stars Washington as a fugitive on the run with a rookie CIA operative played by Ryan Reynolds. > read more

Lagos: Murderer of Niece Gets 5 Years in Jail

Published on 2012-02-20 05:42:00

An Ikeja High Court, Lagos, weekend, sentenced a middle aged man, Thank-God Ukwueze, to five years imprisonment over the death of his niece, Nkiru Iruka, eight years ago. Ukwueze was charged for murder, allegedly committed on January 17, 2004 in Ikoyi, Lagos, under Section 319(1) of Criminal Code Cap C, Vol. 2 Laws of Lagos State in November 29, 2005. But the court convicted him for manslaughter in accordance with Section 317 of the same law. Trial judge, Justice Adebisi Kayode-Ogunmekan, [..] > read more

Arise Magazine Plans Bigger Fashion Show

Published on 2012-02-19 16:57:00

Between March 6-11, this year, Arise magazine plans to have a bigger fashoin show in Nigeria than it had last year and there will be many designers, and a lot influencial personalities. Designers selected to participate in this year’s edition of the fashion week include Adama-Paris (Senegal/France), Amine Bendriouich Couture and BS (Germany/Morocco), Amrapali (India), Angelo Van Mol (Belgium/Ghana), Be-Grey (Nigeria), Bestow Elan (UK/Ghana), Bridget Awosika (Nigeria), Buki Akib (UK/Nigeria), [..] > read more

Was Whitney Houston REALLY Lesbian?

Published on 2012-02-19 11:27:00

The lady seen to the far right of this picture by the name of Robyn Crawford, is reputed to be Whitney Houston's partner and they are said to be madly in LOVE when Whitney was alive. Peter tatchell said: "I have, in the past, declined to name Whitney’s female partner. But most of the media have since named her as Robyn Crawford." > read more

Heaviest-Born Baby Records in UK

Published on 2012-02-19 11:16:00

This picture shows newborn Suzie on the scales, which she weighed in at 12lbs, 12oz, making her the heaviest girl ever born in Britain. A certain miss Tevendale, mother of the baby seen above, who is 5ft 4in tall, gave birth only with the aid of gas and air, and did not need stitches, even though Suzie was nearly twice the size of a normal newborn. Most mothers of heavy babies have a caesarean but she did not. Read more: > read more

Ruggedman - Make Me Feel Alright (play now)

Published on 2012-02-18 13:28:00

The music maker is out with a new hit. Let's hope its another masterblaster. > read more

Best Business Guide 2012 - Robert Kiyosaki

Published on 2012-02-18 09:16:00

Are you thinking about how our small home business can succeed in 2012? Here are some good advice for all entrepreneurs who want to succeed in business this year. > read more

New Nokia Lumia 610 To Be Unveiled

Published on 2012-02-18 00:27:00

Nokia Lumia 900, Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 710 are already in the market; the first two being among top of the best mobile phones in the technology market. However, a new Nokia mobile phone is about to be launched, GSM Arena has confirmed. According to news coming from the grapevine, "manufacturers have included some basic information on the phones and though it barely gives us any detailed specs, here’s what has been disclosed. In terms of connectivity, the 610 will have 2G and 3G enabl [..] > read more

Bird Flu Virus Remains A Worwide Challenge

Published on 2012-02-17 15:12:00

Bird flu virus may not be a thing of the past. There are indications that the virus may spread once again all around the world again. Recent deaths in Egypt and Asia shows that H5N1 virus is still hanging around and could be dangerous. According to BusinessWeek reports, "Ten people have died in Cambodia, Indonesia, Egypt, China and Vietnam since December during the prime-time flu season when the virus typically flares in poultry." Long Thanh, director of Vietnam's Center for Animal Health Dia [..] > read more

1 Thing All Men Who Shave Must Know

Published on 2012-02-17 09:45:00

If it doesn't work, call this number +000000000444444444789090. > read more

Is Kyoto Protocol A Failure?

Published on 2012-02-17 08:24:00

Canada is ready to walk away from climate change talks. Emerging economies are angry and they think that Canada has not been sincere with them all along. The Canadian Environmental Minister, Peter Kent is avoiding questions and this angers emerging economies more. "Most of the world recognized the Kyoto Protocol was not working, and a post-Kyoto climate-change agreement needs to be created," Kent was reportedly saying on Wednesday Feb. 15th in the House of Commons in response to questions from [..] > read more

2012 Cool Gadgets

Published on 2012-02-17 02:32:00

Don't you think that something bigger than the iPod will make sense in 2012? Hey guys, have larger hearts. > read more

Funny Picture Of MJ & Whitney Houston

Published on 2012-02-17 01:15:00

Does this mean that they're together now? > read more

Video: Your Dog As A DJ

Published on 2012-02-17 01:10:00

Imagine if you're a DJ and your dog could stand in for you at a show. > read more

Abdulmutallab 'underwear' bomber gets life in prison in US

Published on 2012-02-16 16:13:00

The underwear bomber who was trying to blow up an American airliner on then way to Detroit, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, now 25, has been sentenced to life imprisonment on the 16th of February, 2012. A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a Nigerian man to life in prison for trying to blow up a U.S. airliner bound for Detroit on Christmas Day in 2009. Earlier, he claimed that "the attacks of the United States on Muslims. The jihadi is proud to kill in the name of God and that is exactly what God t [..] > read more

Chris Brown's Grammy Presence Disapproved By Many

Published on 2012-02-16 13:18:00

It is strange that a superstar of Chris' character should be getting more airtime than Whitney Houston. That's the response of some people to Chris Brown's appearance at the Grammy Award night, and his ability to take away a prize. On Twitter, there are reports that the singer was pissed off by the unkind comments of others. Some writers have successfully dubbed him 'womanbeater'. Lambert, a fellow Grammy Award winner, suggested Brown listen to her song “Gunpowder & Lead” about avenging do [..] > read more

Did You Know? Wide Waistline Could Mean Brain Problems

Published on 2012-02-16 12:47:00

A study which was led Dr. J. Allen McCutchan, of the University of California examined the possibility faced by many HIV patients who survive longer, since weight gain around the waistline could lead to adverse effects on their brain. It seem as if everything bad will be in the belly. For people with HIV, a wide belly means increased risk of cognitive impairment in HIV/AIDS That's a big problem because the antiretroviral drugs used to maintain the health condition of HIV infected people could [..] > read more