67yr old grandma found dead in SA after meeting with Nigerian man she met online

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A widowed grandmother who travelled to South Africa to marry the man she loved has been

Verve "Reward Money' debuts at The Palms

On the 28th of February - 1st of March 2013, Interswitch launched its loyalty program for verve card holders tagged ‘’ Reward money’’ at the Palms Shopping Mall Lekki.

Qantas passengers ill on overheated Australian plane

The Qantas plane was heading for Lady Howe Island

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Pakistan bomb: Karachi standstill after Shias attacked

At least 150 people were wounded by the powerful blast

The Pakistani city of Karachi is in mourning after a powerful bomb ripped through a mainly Shia Muslim area, killing at least 45 people.

The families fleeing Pakistan's militant infighting

Mohammad Saeed (far right) and his family had to flee their homes on foot

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Mohammad Saeed and Mumtaz Gul from Pakistan's north-western Khyber tribal region are the latest statistics on Pakistan's swelling chart of internally displaced persons (IDPs).

New York baby is delivered after car crash kills parents

The cause of the accident is being investigated

A New York couple expecting their first child have been killed in a car crash on their way to hospital, but the unborn baby survived the accident.

Lab bids to combat species smuggling

Conservationists say only a sophisticated and intense campaign will help stop the slaughter of species

The latest forensic science is being harnessed in a bid to combat the international crime gangs killing and smuggling endangered species.

Paris chefs kickstart a horsemeat gastro-trend

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Recent headlines about horsemeat have led Europe's consumers to give some "beef" products a wide berth - but horse has long been enjoyed in some European countries. In Paris, fashionable chefs have actually been putting it back on their menus. So will more diners now be jumping for the horse tartare?

Robot warriors: Lethal machines coming of age

The X-47B unmanned aircraft - it could in future fire without human intervention

South Africa dragging death: Eight police due in court

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Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega: "The behaviour displayed in the video... is to be abhorred"

Kenyans go to the polls in crucial election

In the capital Nairobi, voters rose early to stand in line, some of them chanting "peace"

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SEC Board to Meet with NSE, Trade Groups over Capital Market

SEC DG, Arunma Oteh

By Goddy Egene

Members of the board of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will tomorrow meet with the council and management of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and leaders of trade groups in the Nigerian capital market as part of efforts to reposition the market for better performance.

Accountants Harp on Job Creation for Economic Growth

ACCA

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has advised governments and private sector operators to initiate policies that will lead to job creation.

Papal Vote Preparations Start in Earnest at Vatican

Vatican City , Rome

(Reuters) - Preparations for electing Roman Catholicism's new leader begin in earnest on Monday as the College of Cardinals opens daily talks to sketch an identikit for the next pope and ponder who among them might fit it.

KPMG: Nigeria Among World’s Four Major Investment Destinations

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Kunle Aderinokun

Nigeria has been ranked as one of the four major investment destinations and growth areas in the world.

According to KPMG, one of the world’s foremost audit, financial and tax advisory firms, Nigeria’s newfound status followed the disappointing returns recorded by the BRICS, with the exception of China.

CPC Seeks Action on Report on Election Violence

Muhammadu Buhari

By Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja

The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has asked the Federal Government to implement without delay the findings of the  panel on post election violence in the country.

Fashola Gives Conditions for Reopening Ladipo Market

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola

By Gboyega Akinsanmi

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) Sunday agreed to re-open West Africa’s largest auto-spare part market, Ladipo Market on the ground that traders “take a lead in its clean-up exercise and sign undertaking not to trade roadside and on the canal".

2015 Elections: Opposition Lawmakers Optimistic on APC Victory

National Assembly

Two opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress ( APC) will make a remarkable impact in the 2015 elections. 

South-east PDP Slams Okorocha over Poor Performance

Governor Rochas Okorocha

By Christopher Isiguzo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-east zone yesterday took a swipe at what it described as the “consistent tirade” of Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State against the party, and asked the governor to focus on governance and leave frivolities.

Aregbesola: Political Violence, Money Politics Bane of Credible Polls

Governor Rauf Aregbesola

• Zoning negates principles of democracy, says Ayoade

By Gboyega Akinsanmi

The Governor of Osun State, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has identified a spiral culture of political violence and money politics as the bane of credible elections since democratic transition in 1999.

Eight Houses Sink into Holes in Bayelsa

NDDC

By Segun James

In what represents a major threat to life,  eight houses suddenly got swallowed up in holes that caved  in at the weekend in Okoloba community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Kalu: Orji Remains a Political Neophyte

Orji Uzor Kalu

• Calls for release of arrested ABSU students

A former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has described his successor, Chief Theodore Orji, as a political neophyte despite attempts to intimidate him (Kalu).

Heritage Bank Resumes Operations Today

Heritage Bank Ltd

By Obinna Chima

The recently licensed Heritage Bank Limited will open its doors for business from today.

The commercial bank formed from the defunct Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria (SGBN) was granted a regional banking license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The core investors in former SGBN adopted Heritage Bank as its trading name.

B311212-UBA-Headquarters.jpg - B311212-UBA-Headquarters.jpg UBA House The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc said it has introduced a reloadable prepaid card offering customers financial control, convenience and security. The UBA prepaid card, according to the bank, is available in Nigeria and 18 African countries where it is located. The bank also added that the card is accepted at all VISA acceptance points, on over one million Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), 30 million Point of Sale (PoS)/merchant terminals in over 179 countries across the world. UBA further described the card as “one of the most prestigious prepaid cards in the world. It gives user full control over personal finances as it is not linked to any bank account and therefore attracts no minimum balance.” Commenting on the new product, Head, e-Banking, UBA, Dr. Adeyinka Adedeji said the UBA prepaid card helps customers control spending and be in control of their funds making it ideal for budgeting and travel. “It is also ideal for students and even employees or casual workers who may not have a Bank Account,” he said. Other key benefits of the card, according to him, include “efficiently allowing customers that cannot get approval for a current account to have access to financial services and deepen financial inclusion; while banked customers can still use the prepaid card to effectively manage their spend to what they have loaded on the Card. “In addition, they can limit their account exposure by using prepaid card online or at locations where they do not trust safety of their information. Travelers can load Naira and be able to spend as much as $40,000 equivalent per annum on the secure card which is protected with the CHIP and PIN technology,” Adedeji said.

UBA House

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc said it has introduced a reloadable prepaid card offering customers financial control, convenience and security.

Analysts Rate Nigeria, Dubai Stock Markets above US

NSE office


By Obinna Chima with agency report

Investors that bought stocks in the United States of America this year, could have done better investing in the Nigerian stock market, analysts have said.

S’Africa Dragging Death: Eight Police to Go on Trial

South African President, Jacob Zuma

Eight South African police officers are due to appear in court over last week's death of a Mozambican man who was apparently dragged behind a police van.

Police Games: FG Committed to Sports Devt, Says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Ernest Chinwo

President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Federal Government is committed to the development of sports and would motivate sportsmen and women in the country.

Cardinals to Begin Talks on New Pope

Cardinals will discuss Church matters before holding a conclave to elect a Pope

Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world are due to meet in Rome to begin the process of electing the next Pope.

ACN Deplores FG’s Scare Mongering to Stop Governors’ Meeting in Borno

Senator Bola Tinubu

By Onyebuchi Ezigbo

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has accused the Federal Government of being behind the failed plot to stop last Thursday’s meeting of opposition governors in the terror-stricken Borno State.

Affirmation Plot for Jonathan Divides PDP

Chief Tony Anenih

By Chuks Okocha

A fresh crisis is brewing in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its leaders are set for a collision with some northern governors over a plot by some stakeholders to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan

Former Miss Nigeria UK, Dabota Lawson, gets $30k cosmetic surgery

Unlike some people who are hiding the work they had done...you know who you are..:-), Dabota is proud of hers. She's not necessarily talking about it, but she's not hiding it either.

According to a very reliable source, the former beauty queen, model and actress got a nose job (before and after photo above) and also got liposuction (removing fat from the body using suction)

I heard that the procedure, which she got gradually since 2012, cost her a whooping $30, 000. See more photos of the stunning model after the cut...

Big A Entertainment artist, Ruffcoin, releases his first album

Ruffcoin has just released his first album under Big A Entertainment. The Album titled "Diamond in the Ruff, features several top acts including 2face Idibia, Iyanya, Timaya, Flavour, Ruggedman, M. I Abaga, Phyno, Sound Sultan, and More. As a sneak peek, listen to 2 songs of the album, "30-40" (ft Phyno and Baller. The album is on the streets and on Itunes now. See sneak peak HERE

See the album track list after the cut...

Abia State University revokes former governor Orji Kalu’s 1st degree certificate

Abia State University released a statement yesterday Saturday March 2nd saying that they have withdrawn the degree certificate they awarded the former governor of the state, Uzor Orji Kalu. 

The school said they took the decision after they found out that the former governor's admission was flawed. Orji Kalu enrolled at the university when he was governor of the state but only spent two semesters there.

The school is now saying his admission and graduation violated the school's rules and regulations. They didn't know before giving him the certificate? Lol and SMH!

Toolz and Tiwa Savage at Iyanya's concert on Saturday

Toolz sexy in a dress from Liam Fashion Agency and Tiwa stunning in Alexander Wang.

Kenyans go to the polls in crucial election

Security has been stepped up across the country

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Polls are due to open in Kenya in what observers are describing as the most important election in the country's history.

Essex woman arrested over unpaid restaurant bill

The diners drank two £150 bottles of champagne and two £45 bottles of rioja

A woman has been arrested after four champagne diners failed to pay for their £520 meal at a restaurant in Essex.

Florida sinkhole: Jeffrey Bush home partially demolished

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Teams searching for Jeffrey Bush have found no signs of life

Cardinal Keith O'Brien sorry for sexual misconduct

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Former religious affairs correspondent for the Guardian, Stephen Bates: ''It is an exposure of church hierarchy hypocrisy''

US HIV baby 'cured' by early drug treatment

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system

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A baby girl in the US born with HIV appears to have been cured after very early treatment with standard drug therapy, researchers say.

The Mississippi child is now two-and-a-half years old and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection.
More testing needs to be done to see if the treatment would have the same effect on other children.
But the results could possibly lead to a cure for children with HIV.
If the child stays healthy it would be only the world's second reported cure.
Dr Deborah Persaud, a virologist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, presented the findings at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Atlanta.
"This is a proof of concept that HIV can be potentially curable in infants," she said.
In 2007, Timothy Ray Brown became the first person in the world believed to have recovered from HIV.
His infection was eradicated through an elaborate treatment for leukaemia that involved the destruction of his immune system and a stem cell transplant from a donor with a rare genetic mutation that resists HIV infection.
In contrast, the case of the Mississippi baby involved a cocktail of widely available drugs already used to treat HIV infection in infants.
Correspondents say it suggests the treatment wiped out HIV before it could form hideouts in the body that usually re-infect anyone who stops medication.

Pakistan Karachi bomb blast kills dozens

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The BBC's Mike Wooldridge said the attack would be "deeply worrying for the government"

Can comedians ever be taken seriously?

In the past week, two comedians have stood for election - Beppe Grillo in Italy and John O'Farrell in the UK's Eastleigh by-election. What are the pitfalls of putting your money where your mouth is?

Ikarama community reports fresh oil spill from Taylor Creek

Yenagoa - The Ikarama Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa on Sunday reported fresh oil spills from Taylor creek oil well operated by Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an earlier oil spill incident from NAOC’s pipeline network in neighbouring Kalaba Community in Yenagoa had continued since Feb. 20.

Governor's wife donates artificial limbs to 39 amputees

Ilorin - The wife of Kwara Governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has donated artificial limbs to 39 amputees in the state.

This is contained in a statement issued by her Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Funke Oludipe, in Ilorin on Sunday

Police arrest 4 men who allegedly hijacked kerosene tanker at filling station

Lagos - The police in Lagos have arrested four persons, who allegedly conspired with some men in army uniform to hijack a tanker laden with kerosene at a filling station.

The state Police Public Relations Office (PPRO), DSP Ngozi Braide, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.

Peace now prevails in Gwako village, says FCTA

Gwagwalada - Peace has now been restored between the Gwaris and the Fulanis in Gwako 1 village, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Secretary, Area Council Service Secretariat of the FCTA, Alhaji Alhassan Gwagwa, made this known after a visit to the area in Gwako village on Friday.

Catholic Church may have already had a black pope

 

An article I found on USA today. Read below...

'The early papacy was not white, it was much more diverse,' says a historian of African-American Catholicism.

Africans Have No Experience To Become Pope, They’re Not Popular – Pope Benedict’s Brother

March 3rd, 2013 – Africans Have No Experience To Become Pope, They’re Not Popular – Pope Benedict’s Brother
Pope Benedict XVI’s elder brother,  Msgr Georg Ratzinger recently made a controversial statement on the choice of the next Roman Catholic Pope.

FIFA Appoints Bondo as Ref for Nigeria, Kenya

Super Eagles

World football-governing body, FIFA, has appointed Botswanan referee, Joshua Bondo to take charge of this month’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Harambee Stars of Kenya, slated for the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar on
Saturday, March 23.

Green Lauds Golden Eaglets' Crew

Golden Eaglets

Mr Chris Green, Technical Committee’s chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has challenged the coaching crew of the Golden Eagles to keep their winning momentum as they intensify preparation for the forthcoming CAF Under-17 Championship in Morocco.

Rebels 'Seize Most of Syria Police Academy'

President Bashar al-Assad