PHOTO: Rihanna Post Picture Of Her Bare Bottom

Rihanna poses topless in thigh-high designer boots and a thong in a snap posted online.

The saucy star stripped off to the kinky custom-made footwear, complete with suspender belt.

She uploaded the picture – taken by a mystery snapper in her bathroom – with a caption praising Italian designer Miuccia Prada.
And she wrote: “Gotcha bitch tip toeing on my marble flo’!!! Sick ass custom Prada boots! Miuccia you RULE!!! Thank you.”

BOVI: MAN ON FIRE (VIDEOS)

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SHOCKING: ‘Devil Nurse’ Poses With Dead Patient, Then Posts The Pictures On Facebook (PHOTOS)

A ‘nurse’ is being investigated after posting pictures on Facebook of herself standing over an apparently dead patient and asking people to guess if she is alive.
The woman, who was dressed in a nurse’s uniform, called herself the ‘soul thief’ and also posted comments including ‘Hail Satan’.
Authorities in St Gallen, Switzerland, about 85km from Zurich, have now launched an investigation and the public prosecutor said they will then decide whether to press charges.
Swiss authorities are now investigating after the woman, dressed as a nurse, posted a picture of an elderly patient and asked Facebook users to guess if she was alive or dead.
Pictures posted on her Facebook page include images of her dressed in a rubber nurse uniform in front of whips and chains and one of her standing in front of an ambulance
The woman, who goes by the name Ghostinthedark

How Northern Governors Split Boko Haram

The recent split in the ranks of the Islamist insurgent group, Boko Haram, leading to a division over a ceasefire, has been traced to a recent peace initiative spearheaded by the Northern States Governors Forum, NSGF.
The peace offensive, which saw a delegation of the forum meet with the second-in-command of the Boko Haram group, it was learnt yesterday, may also have opened way for the proposed presidential visit to Maiduguri, Borno State, scheduled for tomorrow.
The peace initiative, under the auspices of NSGF, was spearheaded by the Committee on Reconciliation, Healing and Security headed by Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, a former Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency, NIA.
It also recommended a comprehensive amnesty for the combatants and rehabilitation of all those affected by the crisis.

Mimiko’s Wife Raises Alarm Over Fake Facebook Account

The wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Olukemi Mimiko yesterday raised the alarm over activities of swindlers who have been operating a false facebook account in her name.
According to a statement by Mrs Mimiko, fraudsters have been using the fake social media account to fleece innocent people in the name and an image of her person as well as placing her biography on the Facebook account.
She said: “ My attention has been drawn to the existence of a fake Facebook account created by some cyber criminals in the popular social media network .
“The purported Facebook-social media account with the name Mrs Olukemi Mimiko has my personal and official pictures.”
She pleaded with the unsuspecting public to be vigilant so as not to fall prey to the antics of the fraudsters.
Mrs Mimiko advised members of the public to disregard the Facebook account operating in her name, insisting that she has not been operating any official Facebook or social media network account or page.
“Any person who transacts any business or makes any comment in the said fake Facebook or social media accounts does so at his or her own risk” the Ondo state number one female citizen also warned.

20 Corpses Found Dumped In Borno

Locals in Maina Shuwari settlement said they saw about 20 corpses dumped off the major road along Damboa-Biu road in Borno State in the early hours of yesterday.
A bus driver, who arrived in Maiduguri from Damboa around 9am yesterday, said he was amazed when he saw some people in the outskirts of Maina Shuwari looking confused and helpless.

National Hospital Workers Begin Strike

Workers at National Hospital, Abuja yesterday began a three day strike to protest the hospital’s poor conditions of service and disregard of staff welfare for the past 14 years.
Nurses, midwives, senior staff and other medical workers, apart from doctors, will report at the hospital but will not stay at their duty posts between 8am and noon, according to the three-day work-to-rule declared by their unions.
The three-day action is to back at least 11 demands by three unions at the National Hospital—Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, and Senior Staff Association.
The staff was demanding that the condition-of-service agreement reached in 2010 be implemented. They also demanded that the hospital’s administration director be sent into retirement after working for 35 years.
“For 14 years, we have worked without a direction. We don’t know where we are going,” said Rasaki Tajudeen, head of NHA’s Medical and Health Workers Union.

Expose My Son’s Killers, Cries Mother Of Murdered Kwara Police Commissioner

Madam Veronica Asadu, mother of the slain Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Chinwike Asadu has been grieving over the brutal assassination of her son.

She believes nothing would bring him back to life but a concerted effort to fish out his killers and bring them to justice could ameliorate the untold pains his exit has brought to the family. That too, is the general feeling

First Bank Plc Manager, 4 Others, Arrested For Robbery

A manager with First Bank Plc at Ilasa-Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Ayodele Asaba, and four others on Tuesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for alleged robbery.
The other accused persons were Dele Ajayi, Banji Adedayo, Tajudeen Salawu and Akeem Ahmed.
The police prosecutor, Curtis Enabulele, told the court that the accused committed the offence on May 24, 2012 at the Ilasa-Ekiti branch of the bank.

VIDEO: Watch Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, May D perform At Iyanya’s Album Launch

Watch top performances from ‘Iyanya Vs Desire‘ album launch which went down on March 2, 2013 at Eko Hotels and Suites.

Watch Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, May D and others throw it down below

Jonathan Lacks The Political Willpower To Fight Corruption In Nigeria – Buhari

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, said the country never had up to $67 billion as external reserves, adding that the highest level of reserves attained by the country was $62 billion.
He said this at the Metropolitan Club Luncheon in Lagos, in reaction to the recent debate over the nation’s external reserve between the Federal Government and former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili.
The former Minister had said that the Federal Government, under former President, Yar’Adua and President

PHOTOS: Weapons, Bomb-Making Devices Found In Politician's Home

Six AK 47 assault rifles and some ammunition and bomb making devices were found following raid by Nigerian troops in the home of a serving politician, Hussain Dei Dei near Dalet barrack in Kawo area of Kaduna city.

A press statement from Nigeria army’s division 1 internal security force led by Brigadier General TC Ude said the raid was carried out on Tuesday March 5th 2013 at about 5.30pm following intelligence report in the area.

Multiply your investments with the RWIN savings product

Saturday 2^nd March was another day for Rosabon Financial Services to hand out a whopping sum of N250,000 to the star prize winner of its monthly raffle draw. Awoniyi Olanrewaju, the overjoyed winner requested a special song so he could do the winner’s dance!

RMD denies N50 million fraud, my hands are clean he says

RMD and Toolz at Iyanya's concert in Lagos

According to Sahara Reporters, star actor and current Delta State commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe Damijo, is at the centre of an alleged fraudulent transfer of funds which the EFCC is supposedly currently investigating. The report claimed that RMD and the acting GM of the Delta State Tourism Board, Mrs Philo Nkem Ajufo, squandered N50 million belonging to the ministry (Google the story, it's all over the net).

Okikijesu Olawuyi: the baby born without a skull

The incredible people at Global Initiative for Peace Love and Care (GIPLC) an NGO based in Abuja with a strong bias for orphans and vulnerable children are doing a great job and I wanted to shared something phenomenal they did recently - the case of Okikijesu Olawuyi.

"As far as I'm concerned, this is my first real marriage' Kefee gushes

"My husband is a very nice man and I'm enjoying my marriage. I'm writing a book about that beautiful part of my life but I don't want to reveal much about it for now. I am so happy and as far as I am concerned this is my first real marriage." the gospel singer gushed..

competative yogis show off their bends

Added On March 6, 2013

HLN's Robin Meade takes a mind bending peek into the National Yoga Championships in New York

Cloud threats and firewalls: Internet guru demystifies cyber security

What Africans want from the next pope

Pope Benedict XVI greeting Catholics during his visit to Luanda, Angola, on March 21, 2009.

US Cardinals Seek Answers on Vatican Dysfunction

Cardinals attend a meeting, at the Vatican, Monday

AP

Cardinals said Monday they want to talk to Vatican managers about allegations of corruption and cronyism within the top levels of the Catholic Church before they elect the next pope, evidence that a scandal over leaked papal documents is setting up one of the most unpredictable papal elections in recent times.

Tunisia: Independents Named Foreign, Defence Ministers

Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki (R) meets with Prime Minister-designate Ali Larayedh in Tunis

REUTERS

Independents will take over the foreign and defense ministries in Tunisia's new government under a deal by the ruling Islamist party to cede key portfolios following violent unrest over the assassination of a secular opposition leader.

Two More Killed in Guinea as Protests Spread

Anti-riot policemen deploy across Conakry to separate rival gang fighters

REUTERS

Two more people were killed in clashes between government and opposition supporters in Guinea, officials said on Tuesday, as election protests fuelled by ethnic rivalries spread to more towns in the West African country's interior.

Kerry: Iran Closer to Possessing Nuclear Weapon

US Secretary of State John Kerry

ABC NEWS

At the end of his first overseas trip as Secretary of State, John Kerry acknowledged that despite the continued diplomacy and tough sanctions being levelled against Iran, the regime continues to get closer to possessing a nuclear weapon.

Syria: Warplanes Bomb Raqqa after Rebel Gains

 Amateur footage appears to show a statue of President Assad's late father, Hafez al-Assad, being toppled in Raqqa

BBC

Syrian warplanes have bombed the northern city of Raqqa, hours after reports said rebels had overrun it, activists and residents say.

Local Content: How Far Can APCON Go?

 AAAN President, Mrs. Bunmi Oke


As the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) intensifies effort to promote local content in creative and communication campaigns, Raheem Akingbolu writes on likely challenges that Ad practitioners may have to contend with in the new advertising code

THE VIOLENCE IN THE NORTH

The North is increasingly becoming ungovernable. The authorities have to move fast

The spate of violence in the North has risen to an alarming level and something must be done urgently to arrest this dangerous trend. A day hardly passes without reports of suicide bombings, gruesome killings or wanton destruction of property. From communal clashes to ethno-religious killings, the story of the North is now being told in terms of statistics of violent deaths, hostage-taking and the pains of internally displaced persons as a result of deadly clashes. From Yobe to Borno, Plateau, Bauchi, Kano, Benue, Taraba and Gombe, reports of armed attacks and gruesome killings are now commonplace.

Harmonising Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Finance Minister

Obinna Chima examines the need for monetary policy to be complementary in order to achieve the desired economic growth

Investors Stake N166bn on 22.1bn Shares in Two Months

 NSE DG, Oscar Onyema

Goddy Egene

Investors have staked N166.171 billion on 22.119 billion shares in 251,129 deals on the Nigerian bourse in the first two months of the year; statistics collated by THISDAY have shown.

SEC, NSE, CSCS Assure Investors of Safer Stock Market

SEC DG, Arunma Oteh

The Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), and Board of the Central Securities Clearing Systems Plc (CSCS) Tuesday pledged to collaborate more to ensure that investments in the Nigerian capital markets are safer and yield better returns.

World Bank, FDA Set Aside $550 Million for Irrigation Projects

 Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe

Yemi Akinsuyi
The World Bank and French Development Agency (FDA) have concluded plans to establish a joint financing arrangement for irrigation and water resources management in Nigeria, with a total sum of $550 million.

Zenith Bank Set for GDR Listing on London Stock Exchange

Zenith Bank office

Obinna Chima
There are strong indications that the management of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will this month approve the listing of $850 million shares of Zenith Bank Plc as Global Depository Receipts (GDR) on the international bourse.

IFRS: FRC to Sanction Firms over Late Reporting

Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary, FRC, Mr. Jim Obazee,

Nume Horsfall
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has said that under the recently adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), late reporting of financial statements by organisations will attract appropriate sanctions.

Skye Bank Lends $500m to Maritime Operators

Skye Bank office

Nume Horsfall
As part of its commitment to the development of the Nigerian maritime industry, Skye Bank Plc yesterday disclosed that it had granted credit facilities amounting to $500 million to operators in the industry in recent times.

Sneijder: Inter Blocked Man United Move

Wesley Sneijder

GOAL.COM

Wesley Sneijder has revealed that Inter blocked his move to Manchester United in 2010.

The Dutchman, who moved from San Siro to Galatasaray in January, has claimed that he had held talks with the Red Devils boss three seasons ago following the Italian side's Champions League success.

UEFA League: PSG Host Valencia to Prove Euro Point

PSG coach, Carlo Ancelotti

UEFA LEAGUE

Leonardo's assertion that Paris St Germain are made for the Champions League but not for low-key Ligue 1 matches could backfire on Wednesday if they do not show a dramatic improvement against Valencia in a last 16 second leg.

Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez dies at 58 after battle with cancer

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, the nation's vice president, Nicolas Maduro, announced this night. The 58 year old socialist leader died after battling with cancer for almost two years. He hadn't made a public appearance since his return to Venezuela last month after cancer treatment in Cuba. May his soul rest in peace..amen.

Artist Alkaline Tattoos His Eye-ball

Yes, it’s good to stay ahead of the trend but a dancehall artiste, Alkaline is perhaps taking it too far ahead of many in the fashion and style world with his weird preference for an eye-ball tattoo.

The mere thought of having a needle in your eye-balls is something that gives one the creeps any day but the young artiste doesn’t seem to mind.

Will you go for an eye-ball tattoo or perhaps Alkaline has taken it too far already?

Pictures from Baileys Sampling Exercise

Baileys, the world's No 1 cream liqueur had a sampling exercise at all leading malls and supermarkets in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Quite a large number of people tasted the luxurious taste of the World's No 1 cream liqueur. Also, for every three 70cl bottles of Baileys bought, consumers got amazing gifts and fantastic prizes.

GEJ had shoes after all...lol

Can you spot him in this photo?

Youth corpers asked to frog jump for coming late at Nasarawa state NYSC camp

You all know NYSC camp opened today, right? Well, some corpers came late to the Nasarawa NYSC camp and were asked to frog jump with their bags on their heads as punishment (photo above). Lol and SMH!

PRE-WEDDING PHOTOS OF ANNIE AND 2FACE IDIBIA

PHOTO NEWS: PICTURES FROM FIRST EDITION OF BACHELOR'S NITE AT ROAD RUNNERS

It was indeed a night of FUN FUN AND FUN! as Kolawole Ajayi(CEO,Kollertunz) and Adams of Soundcity put together a splendid Bachelor's Nite at the prestigious Road Runners club,Yaba. The event

7 Esentials of How to Grow Relaxed Black Hair

We have many names for it: processed hair, relaxed hair, treated hair, creamed hair, straightened hair, and the list goes on like a scroll! But despite the various names for it, we have a common problem with that hair: growing it and keeping it healthy.

Most women of African descent who treat their hair with chemicals find that it will either fall out, or suffer from so much breakage that their only alternative is the dreaded weave.
But before you decide to sew in someone else's hair, consider that it is possible to effectively grow strong and healthy processed black hair. Adhering to these tips and suggestions has helped my hair grow from neck length to breast length. Yes, I said it, breast length. On top of that, my hair is now healthy enough that if I wanted to grow it down to my back, I have that option. I do certainly hope these tips work for you as they have worked for me.

Mba, Oboabona Headline Nigeria Squad

Africa Cup of Nations stars Sunday Mba and Godfrey Oboabona top a list of 24 local players called-up by Stephen Keshi for Nigeria’s March 23 World Cup qualifier against Kenya in Calabar.
Both players are among the six domestic league players from the Nations Cup squad making a return.
They are joined by goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim, Gabriel Reuben, Papa Idris and Azubuike Egwuekwe.
The players are expected to report to camp on March 10.
Keshi will name his European contingent on Thursday.

Suspected Three Headed Baby Delivered In Katsina

A baby girl with what appears to be two heads has been delivered at the General Hospital, Malumfashi, Katsina State.
The baby has also has a cleft palate and stunted fingers.
The 19-year-old Zainabu Dahiru gave birth to the baby with no eyes on Sunday night.
The baby’s father, Malam Dahiru Umar, at his residence at Unguwar-Sodangi in Malumfashi on Tuesday that the baby was born through normal delivery.
Umar, a 25-year-old petty trader, said the baby was their first and his wife attended regular ante-natal care during pregnancy.

Akwa Ibom Commences Free Distribution Of Condoms

As part of efforts to fight the scourge of HIV/AIDS, the Akwa Ibom State government says it would soon commence free distribution of customised condoms to all hotels and hospitality outfits across the state.
The chairman of Agency for AIDS and HIV prevention in the state, Dr. Francis Udoikpong stated this yesterday in Uyo while briefing newsmen on the activities of the agency.
He said that the current administration in the state was very much worried about the increasing rate of the killer disease which he noted had claimed many lives in the past.

Is it Even Possible to Live a Celibate Life?

By Tom de Castella, BBC News Magazine
After another sex scandal involving a senior member of the Catholic Church, questions are again being asked about celibacy. Is it realistic for someone to permanently go without sex?
Celibacy does not mean abstinence.
To the purists, celibacy - derived from the Latin for unmarried - means a permanent state of being without sex.

The 10 Weirdest Fish In The Ocean

Weird, strange, bizarre and unknown fish and sea creatures:

1. The common fangtooth, or Anoplogaster cornuta, is a small, deep-sea fish with some of the largest teeth in

Woman Arrested For Having Sex With Her Son's 15-Year-Old Friend

A mother is accused of seducing her son's underage friend at a sleepover and having sex with him on multiple occasions.
Wendy Crowell of Grand Junction, Colorado, heard charges against her on Thursday, including six felony counts of sexual assault on a child, according to KREX.
The relationship allegedly began in June, 2012. The victim was between the ages of 15 and 16 at the time, KREX reports.
An arrest affidavit claims that one night when the boy was sleeping over at Crowell's home, she told him "he could pretend to be 18 for a night."
The teen told police the two had consensual sex five times over the course of three weeks.
It's not clear what led to the arrest months after the suspected assaults. It was previously reported that cops found out about the alleged relationship after the victim's mother found suspicious text messages from Crowell on her son's phone

"I Was Raped By My Father, Uncle, Teacher And School Mates"

I have been raped at various times by my father, uncle and our driver. My primary six teacher also had his fill of me.

While in secondary school, two boys ganged raped me in the classroom. Although all of them including my father, always came back to plead for my forgiveness after raping me, but such pleas don’t erase what they did to me. They all did it once. Till date, I avoid my father like a plague. He too is always very uncomfortable around me just like my uncle who nobody has seen since he came to plead with me. He stays in Jos and has refused to come home.