Nigeria Min. of Finance: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, 83 World’s Most Powerful Women

Forbes released a comprehensive list of world’s most powerful women today, 22 May 2013. 

Here is the full list:


1 Angela Merkel Chancellor, Germany 58 Germany Politics
2 Dilma Rousseff, President, Brazil 65 Brazil Politics
3 Melinda Gates Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 48 United States Philanthropy/NGO
4 Michelle Obama First Lady, United States 49 United States Politics
5 Hillary Clinton Personality, Philanthropist 65 United States Politics
6 Sheryl Sandberg COO, Facebook 43 United States Technology
7 Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Funds 57 France Philanthropy/NGO

Teen Develops Computer Algorithm to Diagnose Leukemia

Brittany Wenger isn't your average high-school senior: She taught the computer how to diagnose leukemia.

The 18-year-old student from Sarasota, Fla. built a custom, cloud-based "artificial neural network" to find patterns in genetic expression profiles to diagnose patients with an aggressive form of cancer called mixed-lineage leukemia (MLL). Simply put, this means Wenger taught the computer how to diagnose leukemia by creating a diagnostic tool for doctors to use.

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Tuface and others clean up Lagos streets, feed hungry destitute

Some artistes in the Nigerian music industry on Tuesday turned out in mass to clean up the streets of Lagos, feed the hungry and visit the homeless.

The musicians who participated in the exercise included TuFace Idibia, who was accompanied by his manager, Mr Efe Omorogbe.

Others were Ras Kimono, Dizzy Falola and Chibuzor Orji, popularly called “Faze’’, amongst others.

2012 most beautiful girl: Isabella Ayuk Speaks On her Alleged romance with Deputy Speaker

The beauty queen was rumored to be in a relationship with Deputy Speaker, House of Reps, Hon Emeka Ihedioha.

Below is her comment in a recent interview:

As an MBGN winner, there will always be stories about one thing or the other. It's a normal thing. The story is hilarious and not true. People should learn to get their facts right. These people actually do not have names or faces. At first, it was the story of how I lied about my age, then came the dethronement story. Now this! Where were these people when I went for MBGN twice and finished top 10 and won best traditional costume award? And in 2012, with determination and persistence, I won and people who were obviously not happy about my victory cooked up stories. I can't bother about what people say because some people are just on this earth to talk about others.

Two Arik crew members arrested in UK for drug trafficking

Two crew members of Airk Air were on Monday arrested by the United Kingdom Border Force  for being in possession of substances suspected to be cocaine.

A statement by the Head of Press and Public Affairs Section, British High Commission, Rob Fitzpatrick, on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of the crew members.

He said, “The two, Nigerian women aged 37 and 32, who worked for the airline Arik Air, had arrived on a flight from Lagos, Nigeria on the evening of Monday, May 20.

Big Brother Africa “The Chase” Opening Ceremony

Big Brother Africa – The Chase will be opened on Sunday 26^th May 2013 with 28 new housemates, the opening ceremony is going to be a huge smash with performances from Nigerian, Kenyan and South African artist.

This year, Don Jazzy, D’ Prince and Wande Coal are set to take center stage at the launch, joined by south African Mafikizolo and top notch Kenyan Rap queen, STL.

Are you ready?

Eesha Khare Invents Device That Charges Cell Phone Battery in 30 Seconds

Eesha Khare, an 18-year-old student at Lynbrook High School in California, made a technological discovery that has the potential to change the future of how you use your cell phone.

The student triumphed over 1,600 other finalists from more than 70 countries on May 17 at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Phoenix, Ariz. Her groundbreaking invention? A device that can charge a cell phone between 20 and 30 seconds.

Massive Devastating Tornado hit Oklahoma

 51 killed in mammoth Oklahoma tornado; 40 more bodies expected

The vicious tornado that ripped across central Oklahoma on Monday killed at least 51 people -- with about 40 more bodies expected to arrive at the Oklahoma state medical examiner's office, Amy Elliott of the coroner's office said Tuesday. Roughly half of the expected bodies are children.

Make a difference this Children’s Day with Jumia.com

Lagos, Nigeria, May 21, 2013- As the world gets ready to mark yet another Children’s Day, your number 1 online retailer, Jumia.com has introduced a charity give-back initiative using its social media platform. “In celebrating this year’s children’s day, we at Jumia in addition to other onsite initiatives will be giving back to the less privileged children in the society using our Facebook and Twitter pages. This is an initiative that will require the support of our friends on social media, how? It starts with a like or follow on Facebook and Twitter respectively. 

Girl who survived cancer can now rotate leg 180 degrees

A young cancer survivor has wowed friends, family and now the internet with a quirky talent she recently revealed in the hopes of winning a contest on the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Jen O'Shea, can rotate her right leg a full 180 degrees with no pain or effort at all so that her foot is facing the ceiling.

Ms O'Shea's amazing and bizarre flexibility is the result of an operation following the treatment of a rare form of bone cancer.  

The brave patient has endured months of physiotherapy to learn how to walk again but only realised she could twist her leg last year and was shy about showing her friends.

"I'm not HIV positive" Nollywood Actress Cossy Orjiakor tweets

Few weeks ago, Rumor circulated that the Nollywood Actress Cossy was HIV positive. Her tweets says she's not. How show are we ?

Amstel Malta: 2Face and Friends Campus Connect

Next stop for the 2Face and Friends Campus Connect Tour is Abuja

I can’t do this anymore: AfroCandy ( Nollywood Porn Star)

Judith Opara Mazagwu (AfroCandy) is at it again, but this time she’s giving up.

AfroCandy:

"Gosh! I can't do this no more ok. That's it I'm done! Human beings are just hard to deal with even when you trying to be nice to everyone. I'll let my Manager handle my 'Chat Window' from now on.....Bye bye people! It was horrible while it lasted."

Nollywood actor Zack Orji now a Pastor

Nollywood actor Zachee Ama Orji (Zack Orji) has joined the movie star list who has yielded to God calling as full time ministry.

At first it was actress Iyabo Ogunsola (Efunsetan Aniwura) followed by Eucharia Anunobi, Kanayo O. Kanayo and now Zachee Ama Orji.

Zach Orji, Veteran was proclaimed an evangelist by the President of Christian Central Chapel international (CCCI) Bishop Emma

Confirmed: Beyonce Pregnant Again for Jay Z, Expecting 2nd Child

Sources confirm that Beyonce is expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z. Blue Ivy is going to be a big sister!

Beyonce, 31, is going to be a mom of two! The superstar singer is pregnant with her second child, sources confirmed on May 17, just days after she canceled her concert in Antwerp, Belgium ”as a result of dehydration and exhaustion.”

Beyonce’s pregnancy speculation began when she was snapped in a fan photo pic on May 4 in one of her tight sequined performance jumpsuits, rocking what looked to be a baby bump in her midsection.

Plane lands without landing gear at Newark: New Jersey

A US Airways plane touched down without landing gear at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey early Saturday morning.

The plane was carrying 31 passengers and three crew members. U.S. Airways spokesman Davien Anderson told CNN that no injuries were reported.

US Express Flight 4560, operated by Piedmont Airlines, took off from Philadelphia around 11 p.m. Friday night.

Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) loses dad

The actor made the announcement on his BB saying he lost his dad May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

I am not a porn star: Actress Uche Ogbodo

Actress Uche Ogbodo declined soft-porn star Afrocandy’s offer to star in one of her movies.

I, Uche Ogbodo, emphatically state that I am an actress and not a porn star. The fact that I was just experimenting and having fun with the 'Lady Gaga' red hair photo shoot is not an excuse for the likes of AfroCandy to insult me.

If I ever decide to strip in a movie, trust me, it'd be worth it like Halle Berry did in Monster's Ball and Swordfish. Right now I am in talks with a reputable artiste management outfit to represent me and re-invent myself.

Uche Ogbodo.

10 tips to prevent back pain

Back pain and it’s referred effects (i.e. pain down the legs, hip pain and burning feet) affects as many as 80% of adults at some point in their lives. In my Body Stress Release practice it’s the most frequent client complaint, followed closely by headaches and upper back tension. With the ever increasing pace of the corporate world more and more people are starting to suffer the effects of hunching over laptops and mobile devices. With repetitive physical stressors, as well as emotional triggers; over time our body’s coping mechanisms are over-ridden and we start feeling the effects of stress.

Body Stress Release will help to put you back on track and can assist you with managing long term muscular stress, injuries and back problems – but once you’ve been set back on the path to recovery, there are a few simple tips you can keep in mind to avoid re-stressing the body.

Afro-Candy to star Uche Ogbodo, Cossy Ojiakor and Anita Joseph in her next soft porn movie

Soft porn American based Nollywood actress, Judith Okpara Mazagwu popularly known as Afro-Candy has revealed her plans to step up her next soft porn movie with Uche Ogbodo, Cossy Ojiakor and Anita Joseph.

She called on Nollywood producers to follow her footsteps  by venturing into the production of soft-pòrn movies.

According to her, “ I was planning to cast Uche Ogbodo in my next movie before she went public. I also have in mind to cast Cossy Ojiakor and Anita Joseph in my next production. You guys can copy me.”

NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken

NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, potentially jeopardizing the search for other worlds where life could exist outside our solar system.

If engineers can't find a fix, the failure could mean an end to the $600 million mission's search, although the space agency wasn't ready to call it quits Wednesday. The telescope has discovered scores of planets but only two so far are the best candidates for habitable planets.

"I wouldn't call Kepler down-and-out just yet," said NASA sciences chief John Grunsfeld.

Beyonce Ignores Doctor's Advice & Returns to Stage

Despite the advice of her doctor, Beyonce returned to the stage Wednesday night in Belgium after postponing her show the previous night due to illness.

The 31-year-old Single Ladies singer had cited dehydration and exhaustion as the reasons she postponed Tuesday's show in Antwerp, but she told the audience last night she wasn't about to miss another engagement. "I just have to say, I feel so good to be on this stage," said Beyonce.

After her concert postponement which sparked rumors that the R&B star might be pregnant.

Yoga may help ease high blood pressure

Hypertension numbers may be lowered when people engaged in a few sessions per week.

People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure - also known as hypertension.

"This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in the control of hypertension," said Dr Howard Weintraub, a cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. Weintraub was not connected to the new study.

Windows Phone overtakes BlackBerry to claim third place in 2013 smartphone shipments

Market research firm IDC just released its latest quarterly look at the smartphone market, and for the first time Windows Phone marketshare has eclipsed BlackBerry. During Q1 2013, Windows Phone devices accounted for 3.2 percent of all smartphones shipped, while BlackBerry devices made up 2.9 percent of the market. That's a change from last quarter, when Windows Phone made up 2.6 percent of all shipments, compared to 3.2 percent for BlackBerry. While that's good news for Microsoft in a relative sense — they've been trailing BlackBerry for third place for quite some time — it's pretty obvious that we still don't have a true third smartphone ecosystem that consumers are responding to yet.