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30 May 2014

Democracy Day: President Jonathan ‘drives’ first Made-in-Nigeria

According to Vangardngr newspaper, as part of activities to celebrate the country’s Democracy Day,President Goodluck Jonathan ‘drove’ the first Made-in-Nigeria car by Nissan.

In a series of tweets shared by the Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati (@abati1990), President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President, Nnamdi Sambo were presented with the key of one of the Made-in-Nigeria cars, which they test run as confirmed by the Special Assistant to the President on New Media, Reno Omokri (@renoomokri).

29 May 2014

Introducing the new STRAPLESS G-string – Shibue

The new Strapless panty which banishes any hint of a visible panty line has taken the fashion world by storm. Who know, this could be the end of VPL.

The $15 Shibue Strapless Panty is a self-adhesive strip of polyester fabric that reaches from the top of your lady regions back to the tip of your tailbone and can be washed and worn repeatedly. 

28 May 2014

12 Year-Old Boy advice - How to understand women

Relationship often crumbled due to lack of understanding, which happens to be one the key to long lasting relationship. No matter how much you love your spouse if there is no understanding in the relationship, 95% chance, it will crumble. Love will fade without understanding because there will always be conflict.

What causes a beer belly?

We know beer is pretty calorific, as are the snacks we crave to accompany it. But why does it specifically affect men’s guts? Greg Foot explains all.

When you drink beer, your liver has to go into overdrive to detoxify the alcohol. Now add a few

The incredible torch, so bright it can start a small fire

Torches are essential for power cuts and camping trips. And now, introducing the powerful touch with a beams white light so strong that it can fry an egg and start a small fire.

Made by Wicked Lasers in Shanghai, the $199.95 (£119) Flash torch is made from military-grade anodised aluminium and its creators claim it can survive in the harshest of environments.
The torch beams white light at 4,100 lumens, which is enough to melt a plastic cup and set a polystyrene plate alight.

Media Exposure Could Negatively Affect Children

Recent research by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that toddlers' exposure to over three hours of television per day can negatively impact their behavioral development.

The study compiled research from many sources and concluded that children who watch TV for more than three hours per day were more likely to be associated with behavioral and mental deficiencies like antisocial tendencies and a lowered vocabulary.

Does flossing your teeth prevent tooth decay?

When you take a close look at the evidence, it’s not quite as straightforward as you may think.
“How often do you floss your teeth?” It’s a question almost always asked by dentists when you are in the chair. We’re advised that we should floss our teeth as well as brushing twice a day. But are we really clear on the exact benefit this might bring?

Starting Oceanic Bank was my late mum’s idea – Elvina Ibru

Without doubt during the glory days of Oceanic Bank, you think of Oceanic Bank, you think of the Ibru’s family.

Elvina Ibru, one of the daughters of billionaire businessman Olorogun Michael Ibru, has revealed that starting the now defunct Oceanic Bank was her late mum's idea. Mrs Elsie Ibru was the first female bank manager in Nigeria who worked with the defunct African Continental Bank (ACB) and with her experience in the banking sector adviced her husband to start up a bank. She said her father took the advice but unfortunately, her mum passed away when the bank was about to be opened.

27 May 2014

German website publishes pic of Kate Middleton bare butt

The Bild, a German website today publishes the bare butt of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.

Kate picture captions “insights into the royal house – the wind thank”

How wearing contact lenses all day can destroy your eyesight


Aimee McWilliams, 33-year-old fashion designer from London had never experienced any problems with them. However Aimee, like many people, had been wearing them for much longer - in her case, for more than 14 hours every day. 

This had slowly been starving her eyes of oxygen; while the damage wasn't apparent to the naked eye, it was spotted when the optometrist used a special microscope. Aimee was shocked to learn that she was in serious danger of losing her sight.

We know where the abducted Chibok girls are, but will not use force to rescue them. Nigerian military


Addressing group of protesters on Monday in Abuja, the Nigeria's Chief of Defense Staff Air Marshall Alex Badeh said the military knows where the abducted girls are but won’t use force to rescue them and should be allowed to carry out their duties as they know what they are doing.

26 May 2014

What does the future holds? Video: Five-year-old Casanova with 3 girlfriends reveals his romantic dilemma

The clip was posted in YouTube few days ago, where it racked up nearly two million views in just three days

while some guys worry and to some extent commit suicide over not being attracted by lady, the five-year-old is stressed because he has too many girlfriends.

Inspiration: Female bodybuilder with NO ARMS lift weights, lives normally, except she does everything with her FEET

Barbie Thomas lost both her arms when she was two years old in an electrical accident, but that hasn't stopped her from living and pursuing her body building dream.

The inspiring America body builder said she can do anything an average person can do except she uses her feet. That includes brushing her teeth, taking her bath, dressing, making dinner, taking milk out of the fridge, texting, shopping, putting on makeup and even driving, name it.

Barbie was given an emotional standing ovation by competitors and spectators at the NPC Junior USA Bodybuilding Championship, South Carolina.

World Health Assembly (WHA) Okays use of traditional medicine

Report has it that:
• N5.15b fake drugs seized in global crackdown
• India, China top global sources of counterfeit medicines

A RESOLUTION for a better integration of the use of traditional medicine was among the proposals adopted as the 67th World Health Assembly (WHA) closed at the weekend.  

According to a press statement by the WHO, traditional medicine covers a wide variety of therapies and practices, which varies from country to country and region to region.

The statement reads: “The strategy aims to build the knowledge base for national policies and strengthen quality assurance, safety, proper use and effectiveness of traditional and complementary medicine through regulation. It also aims to promote universal health coverage by integrating traditional and complementary medicine services into health care service delivery and home care.”

Can giving up face cream IMPROVE your looks?


Having a perfect skin is the dream of every woman. Some women don’t mind spending their last cent just to keep the looks stunning. Understanding your skin and applying some beauty tricks – like massaging skin to prevent wrinkles – will actually save you some cent on cosmetics.

Mary Berry, 79, has near perfect skin; but she doesn't use any face creams