Religion and Conflict in Nigeria: Learning to Play Well With Others

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On a brilliantly sunny Monday morning at the start of the rainy season, a couple of dozen young men gathered for a game of soccer in Jos, capital of the state that encompasses the temperate volcanic plateau in central Nigeria. At first glance the event seemed unremarkable -- laughter, friendly taunts and a fairly casual level of competition were the order of the day.

But the armed guard who kept vigil by the gate at the Hillcrest School was the first indication that more serious matters were at stake. Jos is an uneasy place -- nearly 4,000 people have died in violent conflict over the past decade -- and the young Christians and Muslims on the field had converged from parts of an increasingly segregated city where goodwill between Christians and Muslims is often hard to find.

Drake Denied Entry Into Hollywood Club Because 'Chris Brown Is Partying'

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It was recently in the news that Chris Brown and Drake are suing each other over a New York City nightclub brawl. Nightclub owners are now wary of what may come out of Brown and Drake being together in a club, so Drake was denied entry into on nightclub on Wednesday night.

Drake was turned away at the door Playhouse because Brown was already inside. Sources say bouncers sent Drake on his way because Breezy was already partying at a table inside … and they wanted to avoid any possible brawl scenarios.

Square Watermelons Found In Japan - See Photo

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True Fact! They get square watermelons by growing them inside of square glass cases. That way they can fit easily into a refrigerator, and you can stack things on them. Square watermelons are expensive though (10,000 yen or about $82).

Compare that to regular round watermelons which cost about $15-20 in Japan.

Must Read – Tyler Perry’s Emotional Tribute To Whitney Houston

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WHITNEY. STILL PRAYING.

For many years, I couldn’t turn my ringer off on my phones because my mother was very ill. My phone would be on all night. This is tough for me because I’m the type of man who loves to be in pure quiet when I’m home. No TV, no radio, no nothing. Just quiet. Mainly because there is so much noise in my life.

After my mother died in 2009, I started turning my ringer off without the fear ofmissing a very important call. After you lose someone you love, nothing seems very important. So I was at my house in L.A. last year on February 11th, dreading facing February 12th. That would have been my mother’s 67th birthday.

NFF never gave Keshi what it took to perform—Are

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Dr. Lekan Are, a sports lover who raised the Cocoa Research Institute Team in Ibadan, Oyo State, many years ago, spoke on the just concluded African Cup of Nations, NFF, Stephen Keshi’s efforts and other issues in an interview withAKINWALE ABOLUWADE

What are the lessons from the just concluded African Cup of Nations?

I think the first thing is that we should all congratulate the coach, Stephen Keshi. He knew what he was doing. People were trying to intervene but fortunately, people like Chief (Adegboye) Onigbinde and Segun Odegbami said that they should leave him alone. He knows the format he wants and what he wants to do. If you disrupt his plans, he might not be able to do exactly what he wanted.

New Stars Light Up Africa

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With the international careers of African stars like Didier Drogba, Seydou Keita, Lomana LuaLua, Joseph Yobo and others nearing their end, there are ready replacements, as a new set of younger players set the tone at the just concluded 2013 AFCON, reports’TANA AIYEJINA

Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria)

A fast-paced, powerful striker with heading ability, athleticism and a fierce shot, Spartak Moscow’s Emenike was a huge revelation at the 2013 AFCON.

Emenike’s strength, hard work and resilience played a major role in the Eagles’ march to the final. He topped the scorers chart alongside Ghanaian Mubarak Wakasso with four goals.

Mistakes couples should not take lightly

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Men, since you are the head of the home I will like to start with letting you know that some of the things you take lightly mean the world to your wife. The point is that many men often don’t mean to, but you may be making mistakes that risk ruining your relationship.

Here are some tips to prevent such. I am sure some may want to argue with me and get defensive, but before you do, please ask your wife.  Now, from my counselling sessions with couples, I have discovered these mistakes are not deliberate. However recognising these mistakes and making efforts to correct them could make a big difference to your relationship.

Akon Sued Over His Failed Social Network

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FYI — "Fantrace" was created by Akon and 2 business partners who wanted it to be a Facebook- type forum where fans interact with celebs. Great idea, but according to ABV it was poorly executed.   ABV says it put in 1,023 hours of work — worth $127,875 — and wants to get paid ASAP.  According to TMZ, Akon was called for comment, and  he said — "Konvict … Muzik."  No further details has suffaced. We'll keep you  appraised. 
Culled from TMZ

Caring for your BlackBerry smartphone

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Take it or leave it, Nigeria is fast becoming a ‘BlackBerry country’ and it’s hard not find one in a gathering of mobile phone users. The price range is somewhat wide, so you get one for as low as N25,000 and another for as high as N100,000 – at least that’s the price tag on the BlackBerry Z10 from many of the telecommunication companies.

Yes, we all love BlackBerry or better still, the good stuff it comes with – ability to network with friends, colleagues, or boss, just a ping away at an affordable cost.

However, users usually have one or two complaints about the use of this popular smartphone. Perhaps BlackBerry has become a necessary evil that we may have to live with. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy  your BB.

Why I Can't Sleep With Any Man Again –– Actress Mama G

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Call her Margaret Thatcher of Nollywood and you will not be accused of any wrong. In deed, in most of the roles she plays in the movies, she comes across as a no-nonsense woman. But then, many wouldn’t believe that she is a direct opposite of the ‘wicked’ character she often portrays on screen.

A day with Patience Ozokwor at her residence in Enugu revealed the actress popularly known as Mama Gee as a devoted Christian and dedicated prayer warrior who would not hurt a fly.

The widow and mother of four children was a reporter`s delight as she kept the tape rolling throughout the exclusive interview session. She categorically told The Entertainer that though men do pester her for marriage as old as she is, she has decided not to remarry. Ozokwor, however, maintained that if she comes to this world again, she would choose her husband by herself. The actress bared her mind on a wide range of issues. Excerpts:

Keep Quiet!! Tuface Baby Mama Blasts Goldie's Husband

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Sunmbo Ajaba, the born-again Baby Mama of Tuface Idibia is not happy with the way Andrew Harvey has been talking and granting press interviews immediately after his wife, Goldie Harvey died under mysterious circumstances on her return from the US. Sunmbo thinks if Mr Harvey is a "real" husband he would grieve and mourn Goldie in peace. Below is what she said about Goldie's husband media show....

Read What She Said After The Break...

INTERESTING: Karen Igho Speaks About Her First Love

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I am the kind of girl that when I am with a guy, I am with a guy. I do not cheat or double date. I stick to one man. I am a faithful, loyal, honest and God-fearing kind of person. When I do anything, I put myself in the person’s shoes. I was about 22 years old when I had my first heartbreak. The guy travelled to America, so we had to call it quits. He was a nice person but I had to move on. A lot of things happened. I am from a strict Christian home, so I did not start dating till I was about 19 years old. He was the first person I had séx with. I did not lose my vírginity till I was quite old. Because I have a petite figure, people don’t know how old I am. I was 20 years old when I lost my vírginity.

See Kanye West's Pricey Valentine's Day Gift for Kim Kardashian

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She's carrying his baby, so you knew Kanye West's Valentine's Day gift for Kim Kardashian was going to be extravagant.  And it's going to put your present to shame.  Kim proudly showed off her man's gift last night on Twitter, posting a photo of a Cartier panther cuff worth $69,800. Yep ... $69,800. "My new pet panther! #Cartier #TheDonStrikesYetAgain," Kim tweeted along with the photo.
The cuff is made of 18K white gold and toile de moire fabric with a diamond panther sporting emerald eyes, an onyx nose and a diamond clasp. And the new bracelet is just one of many for Kim. Earlier this year, Kanye treated her to another $65,000 worth of jewelry from Cartier.

We ran away from suitors in my days ­—102-year-old Odimayo

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In this interview with GBENGA ADENIJI, Mrs. Florence Odimayo, talks about her upbringing and her childhood days in Ondo State

When were you born?

I do not know because there was no record. But my children calculated it from the time I got married in 1944 and the age of my first child. One of them is over 70 years. They also discovered that averagely, those in my group got married when they were 23 years old. That was how they discovered that I am at least 102 years old.

Obasanjo treated Nigerians like animals –Ezeife ( Do you Agree?)

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A former governor of Anambra State and Presidential Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on Political Matters, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, in this interview withJOHN ALECHENU, speaks on his time in office, first as governor then as Special Adviser to Obasanjo and other issues

During your time as the governor, you were accused of not embarking on projects that had direct bearing on the people. Why was this so?

That is wrong. Eventually, those who levelled the accusation have discovered that I was performing and not informing, that’s one. Number two, I came to Anambra State from the Central Planning Office basically as a Central Planning Officer. What I was planning was not the ordinary things that governors do. Those ones were going on at a breakneck speed and I will tell you how.

I’m not a spare tyre –Funmi Olayinka

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For Funmi Olayinka, it is interesting being a woman in politics. It becomes more interesting when you are the deputy governor of Ekiti State.

“Politics for me, and I believe a number of other new female entrants, is becoming more interesting.  We aren’t part of the female politicians who were either marginalised or had no roles assigned to them. So, I will boldly say yes, I have being fairly treated not minding my gender,” she begins.

Nnenna Agu: Style is a signature – Do You Agree ?

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Background

I’m Nnenna Agu. A wellness expert and anchor ofLifexolutionx, a lifestyle television programme on NTA Abuja.

Sojourn in the media

In 2003, I was invited to speak at the opening of a hotel where I had a spa. After my speech on health and beauty, the management of NTA invited and signed me on a magazine programme known as Saturday Morning. Since then, I have been on. So, it’s been 10 years of romancing the camera. I graduated from a magazine to hosting my interactive programme. I love encouraging a healthy lifestyle. The focus is on physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of wellness. On television, viewers ask questions via texts or emails and get answers on those issues on air to reach people with similar challenges.

Katy Perry And John Mayer Are NOT Engaged

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After being spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger on Thursday, rumors exploded that Katy Perry and John Mayer had gotten engaged (February 14).  The heart-shaped ring from designer Daniel Gibbings was spotted by keen-eyed photographers as the two enjoyed a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at Vincenti Ristorante in Los Angeles. However, a source close to the "Gravity" singer tells Gossip Cop that they are NOT engaged.  However, wedding bells might not be too far off as the 35-year-old singer revealed to "CBS Sunday Morning" recently that marriage is probably in his future, saying, "I mean, I'm still the kid from Connecticut. That's what you do."

Usher Debuts "Go Missin'" On The 14th Of Feb (Valentine's Day) - Free Download

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Showing some love to his fans on Valentine's Day, Usher debuted his new single, "Go Missin'" on Thursday (February 14). The 34-year-old singer tweeted, "You loved what I gave you last Valentine's #Climax So here is 'Special delivery from the cloud' Happy Valentine's Day!" along with a link to the track.

In the steamy tune, Usher tries to seduce a woman away from her beau, singing, "I’m gonna take good care of you for sure," along with the daring, "Conscience telling you you shouldn't go—don’t listen." See what you think about Usher's latest in the player below and be sure to catch the soulful musician when he tries his hand as a coach on "The Voice" on March 25th.
Listen to The Music After the Break.....

Shocking! Read Femi Fani Kayode's piece on the Oskar Pistorius murder case

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Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, shared his thoughts on the Oskar Pistorius murder case. Oskar if you will all recall shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's day. He has since been charged with premeditated murder even though he insists it was all an accident. 

Well Femi Fani Kayode kinda blamed the dead girl on provoking the double amputee athlete into a murderous rage. He said in his piece that Reeva was sent to Oskar by the devil to destroy him He referred to her as a Jezebel, Delilah, 'creature from the sea'...

As a woman, I'm appalled by this write up, which he has since deleted from his Facebook page. He's kinda blaming her for getting herself killed. Read it after the Break...

Kim Kardashian Arrives Nigeria for Darey's LLAM concert

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She's right now at Eko Hotel. Heard she caused quite a stir at the hotel lobby. See more photos after the Break..

SEE Celebrities' Reactions To Goldie's Death On Twitter (READ)

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Goldie was a very energetic singer and was extremely popular. Upon her death yesterday night, a lot of celebrities took to their Twitter accounts to mourn the loss of the vibrant artiste. You can read the tweets below;

@deejay_banty my eyes r heavy with sadness, got off stage and was given this sad news
— Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) February 15, 2013


My heart bleeds..such a gentle, kind, sweetheart she was..GOLDIE Rest in d Lord ☹♡♫...no words to say.Cc: @kennis_music @kennyogungbe
— Nikki Laoye (@NikkiLaoye) February 15, 2013

A Murdered Сonfessed On His Deathbed… Then He Didn't Die!

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James Washington thought he was gonna get away with murder. He was already in prison, serving time for a different crime, when he suffered a heart attack.He called the guard on duty and said he had something to get off his conscience. He confessed to the murder of Joyce Goodener, whom he had killed in 1995.

The guard recalled his confession in court, while the man tried to take it back after he survived the heart attack.However, the man was found guilty of the murder and now faces a life sentence. It's a very unusual circumstance, but we're glad that justice was done!

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Photos: Nigerian U.S. Football Star Osi Umenyiora Is Engaged To Miss Universe - Leila Lopes

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Nigerian U.S football star Osi Umenyiora engages Miss Universe, Angolan Leila Lopes. Ositadimma “Osi” Umenyiora (31) who plays the defensive end for the New York Giants and the international beauty queen Liela Lopes (26) who recently relinquished her crown as Miss Universe, 2011 announced their engagement via social networking site, twitter.

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16-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Has 6 A's In Cambridge's IGSCE

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In this report, SEGUN OLUGBILE highlights the feat of a 16-year-old Nigerian pupil who made 4A*s and 2As in the last International General School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University

Sixteen-year-old Adenuga Victoria brilliant boy. It is unfair to deny him an accolade like this. And arguably, the teenager could be the best Nigerian candidate that sat for the 2012 University of Cambridge International General School Certificate Examination.