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31 Mar 2013

Pornography case: Covenant University was right to expel student – Court



The law suit filed by 20-year-old Longji Felix Vwamhi, a 400 level student of Information and Communication Technology Department of Covenant University against the institution, has been struck out by Justice Mobolaji Ojo of an Ogun High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun state on Wednesday. 

Vwamhi had challenged the institution over his expulsion for being in possession of p00rn00graphic materials in his laptop. 

The case was dismissed for lack of merit. 

Serena Williams clinches record 6th Sony Open Title



Serena Williams proved she still has a lot to offer world tennis even at 31, when she overpowered Maria Sharapova in three sets in Miami Open Final today.

The world number one came back from one set down to demolish Maria 4-6, 6-3, 6-0, clinching a record sixth Sony Open title and her 48th career title, and extending her winning streak over the Russian second seed.

Nigerian Ladies Paid To Get Pregnant For Childless Couples


Nigerian ladies have devised another survival strategy by getting pregnant for childless couples for a fee.These ladies, called surrogate mothers, have even taken to the internet to advertise themselves to couples who are desperately in need of children.

Surrogacy is a process whereby willing ladies are contacted by either couples or fertility clinics to help carry pregnancies on behalf of childless couples.


Lil Wayne Reveals He Has Epilepsy



It wasn't just the sizzurp. Lil Wayne has confessed that his recent seizures – the ones that had journalists, fans, and the like all concerned that he was knocking on death's door just two weeks ago – were caused by epilepsy.

In a phone interview Thursday night, the "How to Love" rapper told DJ Felli Fel of Power 106 in Los Angeles about his neurological condition, which frequently leads to seizures.

"This isn't my first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh seizure,"

'Oga at the top' movie Finally Out




The movie, Oga at the top, is out. Quite similar to the viral ‘Oga at the top’ quote, the movie features popular Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, also known as Osuofia. Although the viral quote stopped trending on Twitter after a week of dominance, Nigerians put their creativity to test as they made T-shirts, mugs, songs and jokes about the error made by the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Obafaiye Shem, during an interview on Channels Televison. 

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'Dead' prostitute wakes up & jumps out of coffin en route to morgue



A prostitute in Zimbabwe 'died' during a hotel romp with a client - only to come back to life as her body was being put in a coffin. The vice girl reportedly collapsed during a sex session last week at the Manor Hotel in Bulaweyo. Convinced she was dead, her shocked client called the police - who sent paramedics to collect the body. 

But as they were loading the 'corpse' into a metal coffin, the hooker suddenly woke up screaming.
Local news reports claim she leaped from the casket, yelling: "You want to kill me, you want to kill me".


30 Mar 2013

TALENT IS NOT ENOUGH: A tribute to Tiger Woods and Rafa Nadal



On Monday, Tiger Woods reclaimed the number one spot in golf— a coveted position he had surrendered in early 2010. During his time in the wilderness, he had had to battle the demons that assailed him when he suffered a hip injury, a loss of form and a public demystification which ended in a costly divorce.

Just one of these three is enough to derail most athletes. A combination of the three at the same time could signal a death knell to the most distinguished of careers.

SHOCKER: I Left Asa Asika Because He Wasn’t Matured - Davido



The real reason for the split between Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, and his former manager, Asa Asika, has been revealed.

Speaking recently on a Channels TV PROGRAMMED, Davido disclosed that the main reason he parted ways with the young Asika was because he (Asika) was immature.

The superstar singer also explained that he left Asika’s management because they had “different views and issues,” adding that “we just had to go apart.”

Facebook may unveil smartphone next week



Facebook fueled fresh talk Friday about its own mobile phone after the leading social network scheduled a press announcement for next week.

Shortly after the Facebook invitation went out for the April 4 event, the technology news site TechCrunch reported the announcement would be a modified version of the Google Android operating system with “deep native Facebook functionality.”

Why My Brother Left Choc City--MI Speaks On Jesse Jagz Exit



Prolific rapper Jude Abaga well known as MI, has revealed why his younger brother and former label mate, Jesse Jagz left Chocolate City. 

The 'short dark boy from J-Town' as the rapper fondly calls himself, said on a popular Lagos pigin radio station, Naija FM, that his brother left the label not for bad blood. 

MI, who is a multiple award winning rapper and also one of the few successful rappers in Nigeria, said Jesse Jagz left Audu Maikori-led Choc City for growth. 

We made love the day she died – Arowolo



Akolade Arowolo, the 31-year-old man standing trial for allegedly killing his banker wife, Titilayo, on June 24, 2011 said he and the deceased kissed and had s**x for two hours on the day she died. 

He added that the activity signified that they (couple) had a cordial relationship before her demise. 

Akolade, who said his wife died on his 30th birthday, explained that although the marriage was good, it was not without its challenges. 

29 Mar 2013

How Basketmouth Bought His Customised Opel Insignia Car



Stand-up comedian, Bright Okpocha also known as Basketmouth, in February, acquired a 2013 Opel Insignia car – reported to be the first on the continent.

In an interview, Basketmouth narrates how he came to be the proud owner of the customized automobile.

High school student discovers nasty eye-eating parasite in contact lenses



Keep your contact lenses clean or have your eyeballs eaten — your call. 

An 18-year-old senior high student from Pembroke Pines, Fla., nearly lost her sight thanks to a revolting parasite that had been living in her contact lens. When Ashley Hyde presented with redness and throbbing in one eye, doctors were initially baffled as to what was causing it. After several painful-sounding eye scrapes and drilling into her eye, they discovered an infestation of a microscopic parasite. Turns out the acanthamoeba were actually gobbling up her cornea and you really need those for seeing stuff. Luckily, Ashley still has her sight and has urged anyone using contacts to keep a close eye on them.
 
Source: now.msn.com

Tonto Dikeh Needs To Learn How To Sing – OJB



Babatunde Jezreel Okungbowa popularly known as OJB is no stranger to the Nigerian music industry. Matter of fact, he can be described as one of the pioneers of the industry as a veteran music producer and singer.

In an interview culled from Nigerian Tribune in which he talks about his sojourn in music and how he has remained relevant for almost two decades, OJB shared his thoughts on Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh’s entry into the music scene.

CRAZY – Woman Leaves Husband of 19 years for Pet Rats



AN animal-lover is so obsessed with her collection of 19 pet rats – she’s left her husband for them after 11 years of marriage.

Chantal Banks has been collecting rodents since she was 16.

The mum of one treats the furry creatures like kids – even nuzzling them up to her face and feeding them crackers out of her mouth.

Senate Will Support Death Penalty For Oil-thieves



Senate, yesterday, said it was prepared to back capital punishment for oil thieves and those engaged in bunkering if it would solve the problem of pipeline vandalism.

Inaugurating the Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, at the Senate Conference Room, Senate President David Mark, said that there was no bigger punishment that could be meted out to oil thieves in Nigeria than capital punishment.

Osama Bin Laden’s Death: New Details Surface


There were “the Shooter” and “the Point Man.” Now a third member of SEAL Team 6 offers another account of the raid on Osama bin Laden that led to his death in 2011.



The report from CNN appears to contradict Esquire’s widely circulated story, “The Man Who Killed Osama bin Laden,” by Phil Bronstein.The unnamed source from CNN calls the Esquire account “complete B-S.”

Imo State has impeached their deputy Gov for allegedly taking bribe



Imo State Deputy Governor Jude Agbaso was today impeached by the State House of Assembly. 25 out of 26 state legislators voted in favour of Mr Agbaso's impeachment.

The deputy governor was impeached for allegedly demanding and taking N417million bribe from a Lebanese Construction company, J-PROS Limited, engaged in the on-going road construction works in Imo State.

Agbaso denies he collected bribe. Meanwhile, Chief of Staff to Governor Rochas Okorocha, Eze Madumere, has replaced him as Deputy Governor of the state.

28 Mar 2013

Son Of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Oluwole, Dead At 70




Oluwole Awolowo, the second son of late Yoruba sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo is dead. He died today after a brief illness accordding to his sister, Tokunbo Awolowo.

Saharareporters confirmed that Mr. oluwole died in London hospital where he had been receiving treatment. Until his death Mr. Awolowo was the publisher of the Tribune newspapers.
He was 70 years old.


By SaharaReporters, New York