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19 Dec 2013

Plus one today. Thank you Lord

Thank you Lord for adding another year, 2013 so far has been wonderful. As I live and strive to achieve my goals in life, I pray for your love, favour, a helper, your guidance and exceeding grace to live right, do right and to live to love and forgive. Words can’t really explain how grateful I am for this privilege, for being merciful upon me, for forgiving my sins and not taking your holy spirit away from me. Thank you Lord. I and my generation...

18 Dec 2013

Nigerian’s you can now renew your U.S non-immigrant visa without visiting the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate in Lagos

According to Nigeria U.S Embassy report, Embassy Abuja announced a streamlined, more convenient drop box renewal process for non-immigrant visas today.  Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements listed on our web sitemay apply for a renewal of their U.S. non-immigrant visa without visiting the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate in Lagos.  Applicants now simply apply online, print the renewal letter, pay...

Iyabo Obasanjo denies writing an insulting letter to her father

Much ado on Ex-President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo continues as his daughter "former Senator and PhD Holder" denies that she had nothing to do with the letter nor had she written or sent  the letter to anyone or organization. She was said to have made this denial in a call to a radio statio...

The £299 “versatile frock” dress with fifty ways to wear it: Ladies no more wardrobe crisis, style it up this Christmas

With the Christmas party and New Year's Eve just around the corner, finding the perfect dress is never easy or cheap. Nadia Tarr a former dancer and choreographer turned fashion designer whose jersey dresses have been worn by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Watts, has created the dress that can be worn 50 way...

Iyabo Obasanjo writes father, says: ‘Dear Daddy, you don’t own Nigeria, calling him a liar, manipulator, and a hypocrite

It’s not just a yuletide season for Nigerian’s, but also a season of open letters. Following the much ado of Nigeria Ex-President “Olusegun Obasanjo” letter which he  wrote to President “Goodluck Jonathan” accusing him of lying, destroying Nigeria and promoting corruption. The letter which is causing chaos in Nigeria, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo, has ruled out further communication with her father till death,...

R. Kelly responds to ‘Village Voice’ story about past allegations of sexual assault

According to v103 “The People’s Station”, R. Kelly stopped by the studios of Atlanta’s V-103 (aRadio.com station) on Monday, Dec. 16 to talk about his new album, Black Panties. During the interview, Kelly was also asked to address a recent story in The Village Voice, which focuses on past allegations of sexual assault story nearly 15 years ago when he was working at the Chicago Sun-Times,...

Read the "Stomach-Churning" Sexual Assault Accusations Against R. Kelly in Full

It has been nearly 15 years since music journalist Jim DeRogatis caught the story that has since defined his career, one that he wishes didn't exist: R. Kelly's sexual predation on teenage girls. DeRogatis, at that time the pop-music critic at the Chicago Sun-Times,was anonymously delivered the first of two videos he would receive depicting the pop star engaging in sexual acts with underage girls. Now the host of the syndicated public...

Maheeda releases her nude Christmas card and photos.18+

We all know Maheeda and her thing for sharing nude pics, well this time it's Christmas and she is wishing her fans a sexy Xmass and a romantic new yea...

17 Dec 2013

Google translator now has Nigeria language “Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo”

Google Translate, a free automatic language translation service by Google has added the three major Nigerian languages, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo to its Google Translate. Google translate already has 71 languages. Other African languages included are South African Zulu and Somali Languag...

Man’s hand saved after being attached to his ankle

Xiao Wei’s, from Changde, south-central China. lost his right hand in an industrial accident at work. In order to stop Wei’s severed hand from dying, his hand was attached to his ankle for a month before doctors successfully reattached it to his arm. He said: ‘I was just shocked and frozen at the spot, until co-workers unplugged the machine and retrieved my hand and took me to the hospital...

South Africa unveiled Nelson Mandela’s giant unity statue in Pretoria

A day after Nelson Mandela’s was buried; South Africa unveiled a giant 30-foot bronze statue of the icon. The unity statue was unveiled yesterday, December 16th on the lawns of the Union Buildings, which is the seat of government in Pretori...

16 Dec 2013

Konga.com Rewards Customers in 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways

Christmas is not just a single day; it's a season of forgiveness, laughter, love, sharing and plenty of happy shopping. Starting off with a 12 days of Christmas giveaways, Nigeria’s Largest Online Mall, Konga.com will be rewarding customers throughout this Christmas Seaso...

12 Dec 2013

Fake Mandela sign language blames 'schizophrenic episode' for gibberish interpretation

Thamsanqa Jantjie, 34, A South African sign language interpreter whom was accused of making up his own signs during a memorial to Nelson Mandela responded to the accusation saying he suffered a schizophrenic episode on stage. South Africa's leading deaf association had yesterday claimed he was a fake and said he was inventing sign...

Obasanjo writes Jonathan, accuses president of lying, destroying Nigeria, promoting corruption

According to Premiumtimes News report, Nigerian ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote a letter to President Goodluck Jonathan, accusing him of ineptitude and of taking actions calculated at destroying Nigeria. “Nigeria is bleeding and the hemorrhage must be stopped,” Mr. Obasanjo said in the 18-page letter dated December 2, 2013 and exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES Tuesda...

11 Dec 2013

Uruguay to become the first country to legalize marijuana trade

Uruguay, a small South American nation is to become the world's first to allow its citizens to grow, buy and smoke marijuana. The bill establishes state regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana and is aimed at wresting the business from criminals...

10 Dec 2013

Nelson Mandela memorial service: World leaders gather in Johannesburg to remember Madiba

History has been made today. Never have there being a gathering of the world leaders in one place. Who’s who of world leaders and dignitaries paid tribute to Nelson Mandela at his memorial service in Johannesburg's, FNB Stadium, which started an hour late in the pouring rain.  Surprisingly, around a third of the seats were mysteriously left empt...

8 Dec 2013

Smoking marijuana can give men 'man boobs', an American plastic surgeon claims

New study claims smoking marijuana can give men ‘man boobs’. Dr Anthony Youn, from YOUN Plastic Surgery, in Detroit, says cannabis could lower testosterone levels in men, leading to the development of excess breast tissue. He says ‘man boobs’ are caused by an imbalance in the body’s levels of testosterone and oestroge...

Weird: Bungee jumpers attach metal hooks on harness to their SKIN before jumping 250feet off platform

This guy indeed has conquered his fear, jumping 250feet off platform with a harness attached to his skin, that is weird.    The dare-devils, who call themselves The Sinner Team, filmed themselves performing a series of mind-boggling bungee jumps and base jumps in Konakovo, Russia.&nbs...

Jesus lookalike banned from darts tournament for second year running because of crowd chants

According to Mirror UK, A hairy fan has been banned from returning to a darts competition because he looks like Jesus. Aussie Nathan Grindal said: “Two big beef-head security guards dragged me into an office. It’s not my fault that I look like Jesu...

Why I wore revealing dress to event: Gospel singer "Nikky Laoye"

Gospel singer, Nikki Laoye, has defended her bold dress sense following the controversy that trailed her after she popped up in a daring and revealing gown at an event recently. In an online chat with Skoops, the Angel 4 Life singer declared: “First, I would like to say that a onetime style look does not define my total dress sense. I hardly wear dresses or skirts. The influence of growing up as an only girl with my three brothers is...

6 Dec 2013

Not a saint, but a hero. NELSON MANDELA 1918 - 2013

The Freedom fighter, prisoner, president, global icon “NELSON MANDELA” died at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa aged 95.  He died at 12:50pm EST surrounded by close family. He was initially treated for a lung infection, but three weeks later, he was , it was announced his condition had turned 'critical...

1 Dec 2013

Fast & Furious star Paul Walker dead in fiery car wreck after Porsche GT driven by his friend crashed into pole

Actor Paul Walker, 40, famous for his role in the Fast & Furious action movies, has died in a car crash after his friend “Roger Rodas, 38” lost control of a Porsche GT which smashed into a pole and a tree in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, at 3:30pm, yesterday.  Guests rushed to put out the flames with fire extinguishers but the fireball had already engulfed the car.&nbs...

The inspirational doctor: Doctor Paralyzed from the waist can still perform surgeries

Dr. Ted Rummel, a successful Missouri surgeon has beaten unbelievable odds by returning to the OR after suffering sudden paralysis from the waist down. Dr. Ted lost his ability to walk or stand when a blood-filled cyst on his spine burst in 201...

Woman, 21, born with a club foot chose to have her leg amputated so she could wear high heels for the first time

Mariah Serrano, 21, from New York, who was born with a painful club foot on her left leg, decided to surgically amputate her leg and replaced with a prosthetic limb so she could wear high heels for the first tim...

The world first incredible floating city “Freedom Ship” has its own schools, a hospital, parks and an airport for its 50,000 residents

Do you like travelling and want to float around the globe without getting bored, get onboard. The world’s first floating city, sounds perfect. It’s not built yet. Its designers have released computer-generated photographs of what they hope the mile-long vessel will look lik...