The truth about marriage!

I remember many years ago, when my mum will say in yoruba language that “ile oko, ile eko ni” literally meaning “your husband’s house is a place for learning”. I was a teenager at the time and marriage was the last thing on my mind…so I called her bluff….typical teenager stuff and wondered what on earth I would probably learn in my husband’s house. I mean she already taught me how to cook, clean and be a lady. *winks*

Some years later, I found out about love, started dating and couldn’t wait to be married. She echoed it once again and this time I really must have chuckled out loud. I mean, I was filled with love with my knight in shinning armour was showering me with affection and other fun things associated with dating…hehehehehehe. 

2013 Prophecies from Apostle Johnson Suleiman

According to the Prophet, these are not prophecies given out of personal interest or animosity but are direct words from the Holy spirit. If prayers are made negative prophecies can be averted.

1.      House of Representative to lose some members to death, prayers needed

2.      Alhaji Bamanga Tukur will be the last united PDP Chairman, as there will be great in-fighting in PDP.

3.      There will be major boom and breakthrough in the agriculture this year

4.      CNN will lose major staff.

5.      Nollywood will keep losing people unless prayers are made and repentance; Many have gone fetish and there is high rate of immorality. I see three major stars dying this year unless prayers are made.

I came across the Fat Flush drink on PositiveMed

This drink was featured on The Biggest Loser along with other weight loss tips. You should drink at least three 8 oz glasses per day, they say the longer it sits, the better it tastes. You can eat them as well but they are intended as flavoring and still work, so that is a personal choice. The Vitamin C turns fat into fuel, the tangerine increases your sensitivity to insulin, and the cucumber makes you feel full. Try it for 10 days and see what you think!

See why I like teenage love - Justin Bieber Releases New Song Detailing How Selena Gomez Broke His Heart

Justin Bieber‘s new album Believe Acoustic has almost arrived, and the intimate new track ”Nothing Like Us” tragically details the decline of his love with Selena Gomez. Check out the shocking lyrics — he gets so honest about how she left him totally devastated!

The Lyrics To ‘Nothing Like Us’:

Lately I’ve been thinkin’, thinkin’ ’bout what we had

I know it was hard, it was all that we knew, yeah.

Have you been drinkin’, to take all the pain away?

I wish that I could give you what you, deserve

‘Cause nothing could ever, ever replace you

Nothing can make me feel like you do.

You know there’s no one, I can relate to

And know we won’t find a love that’s so true.

NBC bans videos of Alingo, Take Banana, Shake Ur Bum Bum, others – See Full List

The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, has released a list of videos that have been banned from being played or aired.

P-Square’s ‘Alingo’, which is currently enjoying massive airplay, especially with the energetic dance steps that accompanies it, makes the cut. Other videos include D’Prince’s ‘Take Banana’, Flavour Nabania’s ‘Shake’, etc.

The list below show music videos that have been tagged NOT TO BE BROADCAST by NBC:

Beware of that Agent providing Housemaids and Drivers

The police in Lagos have arrested a housemaid for allegedly stealing her madam’s jewelleries worth 20million naira and selling them to a Mallam at Bariga for the sum of one million naira.

The housemaid, Freedom Maddy, her husband and the buyer of the jewelleries are currently being quizzed by detectives attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos.

Parading the suspects yesterday at the Police, Ikeja, spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, disclosed that a complaint was lodged at the Area ‘F’ Command by one Mrs Esu Monday-David on October 3, 2012 where it was alleged that the complainant, while looking for a house-help on September 20, 2012, contacted one John and Joseph Obong who brought one Rejoice.

Justin Bieber dethrones Lady Gaga on Twitter

In a perfect world, our most popular Twitterer might be a brilliant scientist, writer, philosopher or spiritual leader. In this world, he is an 18-year-old pop star with famous hair.

On Monday night, Justin Bieber surpassed fellow singer Lady Gagato become the most-followed person on Twitter. As of Tuesday morning, The Biebs had more than 33,333,000 followers, while Gaga was closing in on 33,329,000. Both numbers continued to creep up, but it appeared Bieber was gradually increasing his lead.

Neither had immediately acknowledged the milestone on Twitter. Gaga's latest tweet was a message to fans about her concert Monday night in Hollywood, California, while Bieber's was a plug for a recent Teen Vogue photo shoot.

Ministry of Aviation suspends importation of private jets

Nigerian billionaires planning to buy private jets have been stopped from doing so as the Federal Government has suspended the importation of private airplanes, helicopters and other lighter aircraft into the country. Sources in the Ministry of Aviation said the suspension, which took effect a few months ago, would continue until the formulation of a new policy on importation of private jets and helicopters. The sources revealed that the new policy, currently being drafted by the ministry, would take into cognisance several issues regarding the importation of private jets into the country. Top government officials, however, said the Aviation ministry had yet to determine when work on the policy would be completed and, as such, there was no definite date for the removal of the suspension. 

Societe Generale Bank Resumes Operations As Heritage Bank in Nigeria

Embattled Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria (SGBN) is set to resume operations under a new name, HeritageBank , following a regional banking licence granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Heritage Banking Company Limited.

The bank is set to commence validation of the account holders of SGBN, an exercise which will run for one month, starting from next week Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

The CBN had recently approved the licence of the bank to operate as a regional bank. According to the terms of the CBN approval, Heritage Banking Company Ltd. which will trade as Heritage Bank is to offer full commercial banking services under a regional bank status.

Shocking earnings of Yoruba movie stars

Quite a number of perks come with being a movie star in this part of the world. They include designer clothes, luxury cars and posh apartments. Apart from their penchant for such status symbols, today’s Nollywood actors and actresses are also seen as role models, especially to the young and impressionable who dream of becoming stars some day.

But, judging by the results of a recent investigation conducted by Saturday Beats, it appears all that glitters is not gold, after all.

Contrary to popular opinion, the life of the average Yoruba movie star is that of constant ‘suffering and smiling’.

In spite of the fabulous profiles and immense goodwill enjoyed by some of these celebrated screen gods and goddesses, the contents of their bank accounts are really nothing to be cheerful about.

Even the ‘alarming’ increase in the volume of home video films produced in Yoruba language ought to be sufficient to improve the bank balances of such celebrities. To make matters worse, many of them suffer from a financial disease known as ‘Withdrawal Symptom.’ In fact, it is no longer news that a good number are regular visitors to ATMs.

Stop disgracing Igbo girls! – Blogger writes letter to Cossy Orjiakor & Tonto Dikeh

A blogger, Ngozi Kanwiro (www.ngozikanwiro.blogspot.com) has called for the ban of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh and singer, Cossy Orjiakor for what she described as their ugly and dirty lifestyle.

According to the blogger, “You two may be thinking that you are on top of the game, but you are only causing yourselves more harm than good.”

She went onto urge them to turn a new leaf or face the spiritual consequences. No, we’re not kidding. Please find the open letter below:

The unscrupulous lifestyles of Igbo NOLLYWOOD Actresses, Cossy Orjiakor and Tonto Dikeh are just becoming too unbearable.

This duo has ignorantly and intentionally refused to stop their no-longer interesting/entertaining lifestyles that are now tarnishing the image of the Igbo female group as a whole.

It is so disheartening how Cossy has continued to tarnish the image of our Igbo sisters through her dirty lifestyles that now give all Nigerians the impression that Igbo ladies are all prostitutes using their bodies to climb to the ladder of fame in all works of life, whereas in reality, it is not true, rather it is being practiced by few unscrupulous Igbo girls who have nothing else to offer to the Nigerian society aside exposing their God-given feminine physique in sexual-appealing manner to gain popularity, and by giving out their supposed holy-bodies to men (married and single) so long as he can pay the price.

Don Jazzy sets up Oil and Gas Company

The Mavin CEO and his younger brother James Collins have set up an oil and gas company called Mavin Energy Limted. James is the Chief Executive Officer of the company. According to their website, Mavin Energy is a 24hours door to door diesel delivery service which supplies diesels to homes, small/medium scale businesses, with also the intention to supply to public establishments, large industries, construction companies, power companies and both Federal/State Parastatals and Agencies. Read more about their operation on their website www.mavinenergy.com

Meet the woman who has not eaten nor drunk anything for 12 years

Irom Sharmila – who holds the record for the world’s longest hunger-strike – passed another dark milestone in history today when she marked 12 years without eating or drinking.

The 40-year-old from India’s north-east has been force-fed in a secure hospital as she continues to protest against the impunity enjoyed by the armed forces.

“We are observing the spirit of Sharmila by holding a candlelit vigil,” the woman’s brother, Singhajit, said tonight from Imphal, the capital city of the state of Manipur. “I last was able to see her on 9 October. She expressed to me that she would not accept any award from any organisation until her demands have been fulfilled.”

We will celebrate 100years as Nigerians!!!!!

I love my country, we always find a reason to celebrate.....our independence, our democracy, now we are gonna be 100years old next year...whooohooo

President Goodluck Jonathan has announced a 19-member Planning Committee for Nigeria’s centenary celebrations.

In a letter to the Senate, read at the Senate plenary on Wednesday, Jonathan requested a convenient date for the Senate to receive full briefing on the proposed programme for the celebration.

He added that the committee’s proposed framework for the event was already before the Federal Executive Council and the National Economic Council.

Kim Kardashian Admits to Fertility Issues, Calls Pregnancy a ‘Pleasant Surprise’

The fairytale world Kim Kardashian seems to live in might not have always been a dream come true.
The 32-year-old reality star revealed to “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie two days ago that, like her little sister, Khloe Kardashian Odom, she’s struggled with fertility issues.

“Khloe has been very open about her fertility issues and I think I was always really kind of quiet about mine, and I have similar issues, and so it was a pleasant surprise when so many doctors were telling me one thing and then the opposite happens," she shared. "That’s an exciting moment; you can’t plan for things like that. So I think it's just such a blessing knowing my circumstances."

Hmmmmm, Horsemeat found in hamburgers in Britain and Ireland

The discovery of horse DNA in hamburgers on sale at supermarkets in Ireland and Britain is testing the appetite of meat lovers there.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said Tuesday that 10 out of 27 hamburger products it analyzed in a study were found to contain horse DNA, and 23 of them tested positive for pig DNA.

The horse-tainted burgers, on sale at several different supermarket chains, came from two meat processing plants in Ireland and one in Britain, the Irish authority said.

"This raises concerns in relation to the traceability of meat ingredients and products entering the food chain," it said, but noted that the findings posed no risk to public health.

Beauty Tips and Tricks

Here are some of the most important beauty treatments to follow to keep your skin beautiful and make you feel beautiful too! We promise they work and will improve your skin and self-esteem too!

1. Cleanse your face morning and night with a gentle cleanser and follow with an oil-free moisturizer. Don’t skip any part of this routine or your skin will punish you with breakouts!

2. Use a gentle facial mask once a week to remove deeply embedded impurities that will cause breakouts down the road. 

3. Exfoliate your skin with a gentle exfoliating scrub a minimum of 3 times a week. Doing so will remove dead skin (cellular build-up) allowing pores to breathe and removing excess oils and dirt.

4. Use an eye cream morning and night to brighten and hydrate the very thin layer of skin under your eye. It will also aid in stopping premature wrinkles from forming. 

Breastfeeding becomes chic and sexy. Sorry guys, no more free shows.

As technology unravels more gadgets, so also does fashion take privacy a step further. Here is introducing to you Chickymom's breastfeeding/nursing cover....We all know that our tiny tots need to be fed on demand regardless of where we find ourselves, most especially outside the comfort of your homes.

I am sure you know how embarrassing it is having to bring out those God given treasures (oh yea...ask your husbands) to the full glare of the public just to satisfy a wailing child. Now you can breast feed discreetly ANYWHERE (be it in church, air plane, beach, office reception, picnics, parks, events, time outs with friends etc) without exposing those youthful boobs!!!

Fire razes section of Ikeja City Mall

Business activities at the mall were disrupted at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, on Tuesday as a fire burnt down some sections of the mall.

While there was no casualty and property worth billions of naira was salvaged, the incident disorganized some of the customers and workers at the Mall, who were stranded in the rush for safety.

Sources say the fire broke out at the Mr. Price retail store section, at about 11a.m, but was put out by firefighters who arrived soon enough.

It was not yet clear, as at the time of this report, the extent of damage done at the scene of the incident, as all the entrances to the mall were cordoned off by security personnel to ward off potential thieves, and the mall temporarily closed.

The Ikeja City Mall, houses about a hundred 100 retail and wholesale shops.

Okey Bakassi's letter to God.....you should read it!

I found Okey's letter very funny and serious at the same time.......Have a look!

Dear Almighty Sir,

I don’t know what time it is in your area so I’ll simply say good day Sir. I’m very grateful for making me experience 2013 and I’m sorry for all my sins in 2012.

I would have promised not to sin in 2013 but I don’t want to lie because you already know my future.

Please help me be a better and more successful person this year. Also protect and bless my family, friends and fans.

I hereby present some personal issues before you: 1. Will Nigeria be better this year or ever? If no I seek your approval to go and take up citizenship somewhere else but if yes be fast before they empty our treasury and our oil wells run dry.

Exclusive - X factor to launch in Nigeria

I have always said that our entertainment industry is one of the growing sectors in our economy. Here is another proof.....

If you’ve enjoyed watching some of Nigeria’s top reality shows, you’ll be pleased to know that the Nigerian edition of popular reality show ‘The X-Factor’ will soon be hitting your screens.

The television music competition franchise is set to launch in Nigeria in a few months, according to insiders.

Nigeria Entertainment investigations have revealed that the brain behind this venture is none other than Rotimi Pedro, CEO of Optima Media Group (OMG). In 2011, OMG brought their first reality show franchise ‘Nigerian Idol’ (the local version of the Idol franchise), and in the following year, birthed the ‘Nigeria’s Got Talent’ show.

Meet the man who’s been to heaven 4 times: He’s met Jesus, Moses, Abel, draws map (PHOTOS)

What wont we hear????

64-year-old Sibusiso Mthembu, from the South African KwaZulu-Natal tells it in all seriousness. And who knows, he may even be telling the truth about having visited heaven four times, so far. The first time was in 1998, and subsequent visits were made in 2004, 2006, and 2008. It all started in 1993, when a white man (an angel, apparently) paid him a visit and told him he was needed in heaven. And now, after several visits, he’s drawing a map to make sure the rest of us ‘unlucky’ ones get what he’s talking about.

But it’s not the fact that he took a few vacations to heaven or even that he’s drawing a map that amuses me. It’s more to do with the stuff he says he’s seen and done there. According to Mthembu, there are 11 heavens in all, and he was taken to the fifth one, Crista, first. It was there, in a city called Sharmoy, that he claims to have met Jesus.

Hilarious Siri responses

Ok, overtime I am beginning to love my apple products. I mean its not hard to fall in love for gadgets that 'wow' you every minute. My new friend is Siri, the personal assistant that was introduced with the iPhone 4s. Here are some of Siri's responses to users...... I am still laughing.

See more below

20-Year-Old Nurse Beheaded In Ebonyi

The deceased was said to be an apprentice nurse at MCH Hospital, Convent Road, Azuiyiokwu, Abakaliki. A suspect, one Chukwuka Augustine Nweke, who is now on the run, has been declared wanted by the police and the community.

Kelechi’s journey to her brutal end started on the New Year day when one of her relatives, Mrs. Margaret Augustine Nweke, invited her to come to eat rice in her house.

The deceased reportedly honoured the invitation, and after the tasty meal, they played music and in the night she left for her mother’s house.

But while she was leaving Margaret’s house around 10-11 pm, she was accompanied by Margaret’s son and the suspect, Chukwuka Augustine Nweke, aged between 25 and 27, who was alleged to have master-minded the dastardly act.

Dbanj on The Juice with Toolz

Part 1  and 2 of the much anticipated episode of The Juice with international superstar D’ban aka The Koko Master. Quite entertaining.

Hugh Hefner marries 'runaway bride' Crystal Harris

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has married his third wife Crystal Harris, the "runaway bride" who cancelled their first wedding in 2011.

The pair, who are separated by 60 years in age, married on New Year's Eve.

"Happy New Year from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hefner!" Hefner tweeted early on Tuesday.

The message accompanied a photograph of Hefner, 86, wearing what appeared to be purple silk pyjamas under a black bathrobe and snuggling his bride, 26, still wearing her pale pink wedding dress. He also wore his trademark captain's hat.

“I’m going to have Kanye’s baby while still married to Kris” – Kim Kardashian opens up

She might be one of the most famous women in the world, but even someone like Kim Kardashian can’t escape the difficulties of pregnancy.

The 32-year-old star, who confirmed earlier this week that she is pregnant with her first child with rapper beau Kanye West, has opened up about the trials and tribulations of expecting.

Meanwhile, as Kim spoke to E! News about her pregnancy, new claims have emerged that the star will give birth to her baby while she is still married to basketball player Kris Humphries.

Apple’s flagship Paris store hit in ‘million-euro’ heist

Apple’s biggest Paris store was targeted by well-prepared armed robbers on New Year’s Eve. According to reports, the gang made off with at least a million euros worth of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.

Armed robbers hit one of computer giant Apple’s flagship stores in central Paris on New Year’s Eve and made off with hundreds of thousands of euros worth of hi-tech gadgets, police said.

The gang targeted the store near Paris Opéra at 9pm after it had closed for the night, before making off with a lorry full of merchandise.

Prophesies for 2013...RCCG, MFM & The Synagogue Church

The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that the New Year will be better than 2012, just as he said that Nigerians must pray fervently over some issues.

Pastor Adeboye added that the Federal Government must learn from past floods and major disasters witnessed in the country last year and take decisive precautions to avert a repeat, otherwise the country might be plagued with another set of major disasters.

Also, except prayers are intensified, prominent Nigerians may lose their lives just as it happened last year.

These and more were the prophecies Pastor Adeboye rolled out during the crossover service held at the Redemption Camp, Kilometre 46, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Student goes missing after leaving home for school

When 25-year-old Ismail Balogun bade his family farewell in Lagos and set out for Abia State on November 30, 2012, it was expected that he would call his father, Musibau, on arrival at his destination.

Even though the journey was supposed to last just 10 hours, members of his family have not heard from him more than a month after he embarked on the journey.

 PUNCH Metro learnt that Ismail, a 300-level student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture , Umudike, usually travelled by road whenever he was returning to school.

According to Musibau, his son left home around 4:30pm on the fateful day and went to Maza Maza to board a night bus.

Welcome to 2013...Happy New Year!!!!

Happy New Year my dear friends. Wishing you a jolly ride through this new year.