Beyonce Top Forbes List Of The 100 Richest Celebrities In The World

Beyonce Knowles tops this year's list of Celebrity 100 by Forbes. The "Single Ladies" singer knocks Oprah Winfrey out of the first place this year as the media mogul sits at No. 4. The second place is taken by LeBron James, while Dr. Dre takes the third spot. Ellen DeGeneres rounds out the top five.

The magazine compiles the list based on fame and money. The ranks are decided after they obtained info regarding stars' estimated income from entertainment-related activities from June 1, 2013 to June 1 2014 by talking to lawyers, producers, agents and other people in the entertainment industry. The celebrities' fame, meanwhile, was measured by social media power and how many times each star was mentioned in printed media, on TV and radio.

During the period, the former Destiny's Child member cashed in an estimated $115 million. She gained success with her tour which raked in $2.4 million per stop, according to Pollstar. Her album "Beyonce" was also popular with its single "Drunk in Love" having sold more than 1 million copies. In addition to her music, the mother of one took part in campaigns for various companies such as H&M and Pepsi.

James, who is placed second, gained about $72 million last year with endorsing gigs for Coke and McDonald's among others. Dr. Dre, meanwhile, received a whopping $620 million in earnings last year due to Apple's purchase of Beats by Dre. Last year, Winfrey received approximately $82 million in earnings, while the host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" gained $70 million.







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Yoruba Actress Liz Anjorin Shows Off Her Sweet Bikini Body

Liz is one of the big girls in Yoruba movie industry who doesn’t act in just any movie. Check out more pix… - See more at: http://citypeoplenews.com/yoruba-actress-liz-anjorin-shows-off-her-sweet-bikini-body/#sthash.EliLsAPh.dpuf

Liz is one of the big girls in Yoruba movie industry who doesn’t act in just any movie. Check out more pix after the cut…

Here’s Why You May Never Be Rich (and How To Change That)

What’s the worst thing that could happen if you went totally broke today? This is not a rhetorical question. Take a few seconds to answer it before you read further. What’s the very worst thing that could happen if you went dead broke today? Think about it for ten seconds. For most people our age, the answer is something like: “A lot would happen, but it would not totally destroy me.” Why? Because when you’re in your early to mid-twenties, let’s face it— being broke happens, a lot. And we survive it, because we are still young, with few responsibilities beyond ourselves. The most that would happen is that you move back in with your parents, spend a week thinking about your life, get over it and move on. Taking Risks Consider the life of a guy in his thirties. He is probably married with kids or a baby-on-the-way. 

He has to pay for family food, rent, school fees for his kids, medical expenses for his wife and kids, clothes for his kids, PHCN (or whatever) bills, car fuel, generator fuel, little snacks his kids like, car maintenance and on and on. Going broke at this time is a disaster. That’s why the best time to take risks is now. Life is never going to be easier than this. You will never have more energy than right now. For many of us, we are in the best physical shape of our lives. We don’t have arthritis, severe back pain or any of the health problems older people face. It will never be easier than now. The best part of being young is that we have more time on our hands than we’ll ever have. Once you get married, visiting friends becomes a luxury. Your kids fill up your time and thoughts, almost completely. Is that when you want to start your dream business? Investing For the Future These are the best years to accumulate compound interest on a retirement investment. The easiest way for most people to get rich is to start early.

WORLD CUP 2014: Stephen Keshi Speaks After France Vs Nigeria Match

Super eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi has spoken about the outcome of the France vs Nigeria match which ended with a defeat 2-0 which resulted in Nigeria failing to enter the next round.



Stephen Keshi who had before the game said: "My Boys Will Deal With France" when asked by BBC correspondent Shina Okeleji after the game if he will be staying on as coach replied saying: “I don’t know”.
Keshi said: “It was an important match, I don’t think we deserved to lose but that’s football.”
“We have shown we can compete at a high level, everyone saw it and I have no regrets.
“We played well even in defeat. My future? At the moment I don’t know. I still think we can improve a lot, we have a lot of young players” he said.

It was reported on June 23 that Stephen Keshi has agreed to a 2-year deal with South African Soccer Federation (SAFA) to manage the Bafana Bafana national team

Meanwhile Keshi while speaking at a recent press conference had said that Nigeria would not be the last country for him to coach, adding that he would like to proceed as Nigeria coach "if the terms are right".
Nigeria, however, will in September start playing qualifying games for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

Oshiomhole Threatens Law Suit Against Authorities

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has threatened to sue any authority who attempts to infringe on his fundamental human rights if his right to movement from one place to another within the country is violated again.

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole

According to ThisDay, the governor made this known at the weekend while playing host to the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Benin Airport Branch, who came to apologise for the barring of the governor’s chartered helicopter at the airport.

Responding, Oshiomhole disclosed that immediately after the incident, he called President Goodluck Jonathan to make some enquiries on the development, but noted that he was convinced the order to stop his helicopter from taking off from the airport didn’t come from the president.

"The next time I’m so interrupted, I will not fail to go to court and challenge the infringement on my fundamental rights to movement. We need to strengthen our democracy. We need to breathe air into our multi-party democracy," he said.

Annie Idibia Chats With Toolz About Husband Tuface, Motherhood, Career and Life

Annie Idibia the wife of 2Face Idibia, one of Africa's most decorated and successful artists, is on the hot seat this week, talking to Toolz about motherhood, career and love.

She gives us the juice on their movie-like first meeting, and the friendship and love that has endured through ups and downs. She said she is not fazed by the fact of his superstardom, but that when she wakes up beside him, all she can think of is 'Oh, I really love this boy'.

Enugu Churches Screen Worshippers to Prevent Terrorist Attacks

In the aftermath of foiled bombing attempt on Winner’s Chapel in Imo State, churches in Enugu have begun to take pre-cautionary measures to guard against potential attacks from Boko Haram insurgents.

For instance, the Catholic Diocese of Enugu conducts thorough screening of members before allowing them to enter church on Sundays, Vanguard reports. In addition, the church has reportedly banned women from carrying handbags into church.

Also, some Pentecostal churches in the state have acquired bomb-detecting equipment with which they screen all vehicles driven by worshippers into the premises. Some churches have also reportedly constructed iron barricades to stop insurgents from hitting church buildings with their vehicles. 

The recent arrest of over 400 alleged  insurgents in Abia State, further heightened Church leaders’ determination to beef up security in their respective churches.

Genevieve Nnaji Opens Up On Why She Has Been Scarce In Movies

One of Nollywood ‘s top actresses, Genevieve Nnaji whose face has been rare on the movie scene in a recent interview explains why she hasn’t been featuring in new movies these days.

Genevieve Nnaji

The mother of one who is blessed with a beautiful daughter told Punch saying: “I guess I haven’t found the right script yet. Creativity and depth are the qualities that I look out for in a script. In the beginning, the movie industry emphasized quantity but things are changing and there is an improvement in trend. I am among the people who advocate for the improvement of the industry. So said, I am constantly watching out for the kind of stories I take part in.

RELATED: ‘Genevieve Nnaji & Omotola Jalade Are Currently Jobless’ – Obi Emelonye

"I am in support of movies that show a great deal of professionalism and creativity. Having practised my art in international and professionally produced stories like ‘Ije’; ‘Mirror boy;’ and ‘Tango with me’, I don’t think I can return to the blandness and mediocrity that characterised Nollywood in the past. I have respected myself as an artiste. I think the success stems from the fact that I have given acting my all.” she said

Genevieve, one of the highest paid Nollywood actresses is an Etisalat ambassador, Amstel Malta ambasador amongst mouth watering other endorsement deals while speaking on her career said: “I don’t see myself as a special person beyond the fact that God has blessed me with a talent that is working for me and I am forever thankful to Him”.

Nigerian Military Arrests Businessman Involved In The Abduction of Chibok Girls

Below is a press release by the director of defense information, Major General Chris Olukolade.

A terrorists’ intelligence cell headed by a businessman who participated actively in the abduction of School Girls in Chibok has been busted by troops. The man, Babuji Ya’ari who is also a member of the Youth Vigilante Group popularly known as Civilian JTF which he uses as cover while remaining an active terrorist, also spearheaded the murder of the Emir of Gwoza. His main role in the group is to spy and gather information for the terrorists group.

Babuji has been coordinating several deadly attacks in Maiduguri since 2011, including the daring attacks on Customs and military locations as well as the planting of IEDs in several locations in the town.

The arrest of the businessman who is known to deal in tricycles has also yielded some vital information and facilitated the arrest of other members of the terrorists’ intelligence cell who are women. One of them, Hafsat Bako had earlier escaped to Gombe State to avoid suspicion but was tracked and arrested. Prior to her arrest, Hafsat coordinated the payment of other operatives on the payroll of the group. In her confession, she disclosed that a minimum of N10,000 is paid to each operative depending on the enormity of his task.

Update on yesterday's attack near Chibok: 48 killed, 5 churches razed

48 people have been confirmed dead while 5 churches including Cocin, EYN and Deeper Life Bible church were destroyed after Boko Haram men yesterday June 29th launched a four hour attack on Kwada, Karagau and Kautikari villages in Chibok, Borno state. The attack came two weeks after the sect men had written a letter to the Chibok community saying they should expect another attack from them. True to their word, they carried out their threat yesterday.

 

According to residents of the villages, the gunmen arrived in pickup vans and motorcycles and immediately went into worship centers where they shot indiscriminately at people conducting their Sunday worship service. They also pursued and killed those who tried running into the bushes. Continue..

 

Amos Bulus, a resident of one of the villages who spoke to Vanguard said;

"The attackers killed and burnt houses after attacking worshipers in five churches in Kwada, before moving to Kautikari less than 8 kilometres to Chibok town, killing and burning down people’s houses and property. The security operatives were not on ground to defend us. In fact, those who ran into the bush were pursued and killed by the murderers.” he said

Another resident, Peter Maina said he was called out from a Church service in Maiduguri, only to be informed that his brother was killed at Kwada when the insurgents attacked the village during church service.

 

Confirming the attack, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District said more efforts should be put in place by the Federal Government in fighting the insurgents

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Singer, Kefee Is Dead

Nigerian singer and radio personality, Kefee Don Momoh popularly called Kefee who collapsed on a 14-hour flight to Chicago is dead.

Kefee

The Sapele singer passed on in the early hours of today in an undisclosed American hospital.

An On-Air-Personality for Wazobia FM, Yaw who is a close friend of her husband, OAP Teddy Don Momoh confirmed the news on Wazobia Fm this morning, saying: “One our very own is dead. May her soul rest in peace.”

This is coming after it was reported on June 11, that she had woken up from her Coma.

On June 4, her husband, Teddy Don Momoh had gone on twitter to ask Nigerians to pray for her.

Meanwhile Kefee who was reported to be six-months pregnant according to a family source revealed she was diagnosed of having pre-eclampsia (pregnancy induced high blood pressure).

It will be recalled that on June 9 that a Nigerian doctor, Dr Adeyefa while speaking on her sickness said she might die as her chances of survival was low while urging Nigerians to pray for her as that's the only thing that can bring her out of the coma.

The award-winning Kefee who started her music career at the age of 8 in her church choir has hit songs like ‘Branama’ and ‘Kokoroko’.

Happy 34th birthday to the Kokomaster, D'banj

One of Africa's biggest entertainers Dapo Oyebanjo is a year older today June 9th. Join me in wishing D'banj a happy birthday. Wishing you many more successful and happy years ahead. As he turns 34 today, continue to read a few D'banj facts...

Here are a few D’banj facts: (not compiled by me)

·      Dbanj is known to have found and signed everybody that belonged to the one time popular record label ‘Mo Hits Records’ consisting of major artists such as Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, Prince, K-Switch etc. 
·      In 2004, he won the KORA Awards “Most Promising Act”, his first major award since the start of his career.
·      In 2007 Dbanj was appointed as the United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace. He led a strong rally in Portharcourt to promote peace at a time in which there was unrest in Rivers State. After the Rally and meeting with then Governor of Rivers State, the curfew, which had been in place, was removed.
·      In this same year (2007), Dbanj won ‘Africa Artist of the Year’ MTV Europe Music Awards. He also won this same award in 2011 and in-between that won Best Male Artist in 2008 and 2009 at the MTV Africa Awards.

HEALTH EATING: Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet & Sticking to It

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible—all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a tasty, healthy diet.

Healthy eating tip 1: Set yourself up for success

To set yourself up for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small, manageable steps rather than one big drastic change. If you approach the changes gradually and with commitment, you will have a healthy diet sooner than you think.

• Simplify. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of color, variety, and freshness. This way it should be easier to make healthy choices. Focus on finding foods you love and easy recipes that incorporate a few fresh ingredients. Gradually, your diet will become healthier and more delicious.
• Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time. Trying to make your diet healthy overnight isn’t realistic or smart. Changing everything at once usually leads to cheating or giving up on your new eating plan. Make small steps, like adding a salad (full of different color vegetables) to your diet once a day or switching from butter to olive oil when cooking. As your small changes become habit, you can continue to add more healthy choices to your diet.
• Every change you make to improve your diet matters. You don’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to completely eliminate foods you enjoy to have a healthy diet. The long term goal is to feel good, have more energy, and reduce the risk of cancer and disease. Don’t let your missteps derail you—every healthy food choice you make counts.

Tonto Dikeh releases fresh beautiful photos as she turns a year older

The actress turns 29 today June 9th and released these lovely photos to mark the special day. She was styled by Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky's Signatures Styling. Happy birthday to her!

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Residents Riot Over Sanusi's Emergence As Kano Emir

Some residents of Kano State on Sunday took to the street following the announcement of the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the Emir of Kano State.

*The Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

A witness said the aggrieved residents at the Kofar Kudu area of the state, near the Emir’s palace started the riot as Sanusi was announced the successor to late Alhaji Ado Bayero.

He said the residents of the neighbouring streets trooped out to the palace area in opposition to the choice, shouting “Ba muso, ba muso”, meaning, “We don’t want, we don’t want” in apparent reference to the choice of Sanusi by the state government.

According to him, the angry residents set tyres on fire, mounted road blocks and started throwing stones at passing vehicles.

He said the situation was, however, quelled by the swift arrival of a detachment of police officers, Civil Defence officials as well as members of the state Hisbah.

Nigerian Gospel Songs Can’t Lead You to Christ - Etcetera

Nigerian singer, Pascal Uche Ejikeme popularly called Etcetera known for always sharing his opinions about issues has spoken on the the kind of message Nigerian songs preach to the public.

Etcetera

Read what he has to say below:

Just like our Nigerian pastors, Nigerian gospel songs cannot lead you to Christ.  

Nigerian gospel songs are not spiritually uplifting. They are mostly about the things of the flesh, about riches and fame. The simple use of religious terms and phrases here and there is not enough to lead anyone to Christ. I dare you to go to any Nigerian gospel musician’s website and see if you will find a simple plan of salvation. You won’t.  

Most of the songs being sold to the public as “Christian songs” are religious rubbish. Most of them are songs without the truth, Church'ianity and not Christianity. Because most of the Nigerian gospel musicians are themselves not Christ-like. They carry as many babes as the worldly hip hop stars. Fornicate on Saturday night and minister to you in church on Sunday morning, tasking you to wave your handkerchief in the name of the lord.  

Sanusi Is The New Emir Of Kano

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the expelled Central Bank of Nigeria Governor has emerged as the new Emir of Kano.



Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who made the announcement this afternoon, said the former Central Bank Governor was edged by four kingmakers from the Kano Emirate.

The recently ousted Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was turbaned as the Dan Majen Kano last two years by the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.

The history of Dan Majen Kano title in the hierarchical traditional titles of the traditional institution of Kano Emirate dates back to the 16th century, exactly in 1509 when the then Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Kisoki appointed the first Dan Maje, that is, Dan Maje Ummaru.

This title continued to exist up to the time.Kano fell under the authority of colonialists after its invasion and from that time to date, Sanusi is the 10th Dan Maje of Kano.

Dan Maje title is 21st in the hierarchy in the over 60 District Heads and title holders in the Kano Emirate after the Magajin Gari title and followed by of Dan Kadai who is the 22nd in the hierarchy.

Kanye West Clocks 37, Kim Kardashian Celebrates With A Yeezus Cake

Kim Kardashian took to social media on Sunday, June 8, to prove her devotion, wishing new husband Kanye West a happy 37th birthday.



"Happy Birthday to my husband and best friend in the entire world!" she gushed.
"You have changed my life in more ways than you know! The way you look at life inspires me! I love you so much!!!" the 33-year-old wrote.

Kim also shared a snap of a cake made specially for the occasion.

Mr.Ibu signs contract with Merrybet, Launches N100million Merrybet Predict promo

 

Merrybet Gold Limited, the leading sports betting company in Nigeria whose platform provides world class bookmaking services on merrybet.com, recently signed ace Actor/Comedian Mr. John Okafor (AKA MrIbu) as one of its brand ambassadors.

A.N.I Entertainment Boss Robert Edward Is Dead

A renowned Nigerian record label executive Robert Edwards passed away in Lagos on June 3, 2014, Tuesday.

* A.N.I Entertainment boss Robert Edwards is dead

According to report by Linda Ikeji, this was a sudden death. 

The CEO of A.N.I (Aiint Nothing illa) Entertainment slumped and died in the evening, while playing snooker at E-bar in Lekki, Lagos.

Singers Halle Mordu and Brian INK Edwards were under his record label. 

Rest in peace.
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Footballer Mikel Obi's Rumored Girlfriend Expecting A Baby

The young lady, Sandra Okagbue, who has been rumoured to be footballer Mikel Obi's girlfriend, is currently pregnant.

 

 

Sandra had denied having any ties with the current Chelsea player way back in 2013 after the rumors of their relationship started making rounds. She turned down every story of her being involved with Mikel and soon successfully killed off stories of a possible romance between them.

 

#BringBackourGirls: I Would Rather My Daughter Died Than Convert To Islam - Parents React To Video

Parents and guardians have reacted to video, While some feared for the safety of their kids, other said that the new video gives them new hope that the girls are still alive and can be rescued.

Boko Haram Leader Abubakar Shekau had claimed in the video that majority of the girls have converted to islam and the ones who have not converted can be exchanged for their members detained in various prisons.

One of the abducted girls parent, Mallam Awana Babagana said :“I have seen the video but I couldn’t identify my daughter. I hope they are the ones, we will keep on praying until they are released.”

However another unnamed parent said he watched the video but couldn't identify any of his missing daughters, he raised questions concerning the validity of the video.

Another parent who talked to Telegraph of London said that he will rather have his daughter perish than change religion, He said: “I have not yet seen the video, but I am not really interested in what Boko Haram’s demands are,”.  “My daughter is a Christian, she will never change. I would rather she died as a Christian than convert to Islam.”

Meet Nigerian Hip hop Icon "Nasty Slim"

Nasty Slim

Nigerian based hip hop star Nwanedo Precious popularly known as Nasty Slim hails from the eastern part of Nigeria. 

 The "Guy Like Me" crooner is a lyricist, song writer and currently based in Lagos state.

Nasty dropped an 8-track EP titled “THE CONCEPTION EP” December last year and has since been topping the chart in the industry. He has also done several works and collaborations with top Nigerian artistes and producers.

Asari Dokubo Says: "No Girls Are Missing, Chibok Is A Scam"

The leader of Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF) Mujahid Dokubo Asari took yesterday to his Facebook page to doubt the abduction of Chibok girls.

Background

More than 230 girls were reportedly abducted in the April 14 night raid on Chibok school, Borno State. Some of the victims managed to escape soon after the kidnap, while the majority are still missing.

The leader of the dreaded Islamic sect  Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau claimed responsibility for the kidnap in the video released 3 weeks after the incident. He said now he owned the girls and would sell them in the market.

Meanwhile the tragedy has caused international rage and concern, with many countries, including USA, China, France, UK suggesting their help in the search process.

Mujahid Dokubo Asari in doubt

Niger Delta activist shared the status of one Tony Nwajei where controversial questions connected with the abduction were raised.

According to Mujahid Dokubo Asari, these are "the right questions begging for answers": why there is such difference in the testimony given by the principal, why none of the girls while trekking from Chibok (almost km) at night didn't try to escape. 

Davido Blast Immigration Officials, Saying They Are Corrupt

Nigerian Pop sensation Davido today missed his flight to London and he had some special words for the immigration officials.

 

The Skelewu crooner through his instagram page made it know that the reason he couldn't get in his flight on time was because the immigration officials where disturbing him for bribe.

After missing his flight an obviously pissed Davido decided to use some special words to describe the officials.



Davido before this has been having a great couple of days so far as his song Tchelete with South African super group Mafikizolo is blowing away the charts .
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SHOCKER: Nigerian Army Admits Lacking Capacity To Rescue Chibok Girls -Activists

Just as many critics of the Federal Government have been saying, the Nigerian military high command has reportedly admitted that it did not have the equipment and weapon to rescue the secondary school girls abducted by gunmen in Chibok, Borno State.

According to latest reports, over two hundred girls are still in the camp of the Boko Haram sect after some of the kidnapped girls reportedly escaped from the captivity of their abductors some days back.

However, one of the Civil society group at the forefront of rallies for the release of the abducted Chibok girls has allegedly said the military high command admitted at a meeting with the coalition that it did not have the equipment and weapon to rescue the schoolgirls.

Jibrim Ibrahim, the head, Mobilisation Committee of the ‘bring back our girls’ group, said some military chiefs told representatives of the movement at a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday that the military spent most of its budget on “expendables” such as fuelling operational vehicles, personnel allowances and other things.

* US President Obama has pledged to assist Nigeria fight terrorism

While briefing members of the group on Wednesday on the outcome of their meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, Ibrahim explained that the military command also said it was hindered by lack of intelligence as well as the strained relationship between the Federal Government and Borno State Government.

Michelle Obama joins worldwide protest over missing Nigerian schoolgirls

First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, has joined the global campaign calling for the release of girls abducted more than 3 weeks ago in Chibok, Borno State.

Barack Obama's wife took to Twitter to express her shock over the Nigerian tragedy:

"Our prayers are with the missing Nigerian girls and their families. It's time to bring back our girls."
The tweet of President's wife was signed "-mo," meaning she sent it herself.

Abduction of more than 230 girls carried on April 14 by Boko Haram sect members is not the issue of only national concern any more.

World leading countries, including but not limited to USA, China, France, UK, offered strategic and military assistance in the rescue operation.

Nigerian and international celebrities condemned the outrageous act and joined the #BringBackOurGirls movement. 
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US Scientists Are Ready To Identify, Reunite Abducted Girls With Families By DNA Test

A group of scientists at the University of North Texas is ready to provide forensic DNA technology for free that could help identify and reunite with their families the more than 200 Chibok girls who were kid­napped by Boko Haram.

Speaking with AFP on Tuesday, the chairman of the depart­ment of molecular and medi­cal genetics at the University of North Texas (UNT), Arthur Eisenberg, explained that software already exists to match missing people with their relatives.

"It has been used worldwide to identify and re­turn more than 740 children who were trafficked, some across international borders," said Eisenberg who heads the UNT Center for Human Identification, the laboratory that works with a 10-year-old international program called DNA-Prokids, which aims to reunite families and deter human trafficking.

Most of all, forensic scien­tists in the United States and Spain say they are ready to help, free of charge. All they need to get started are DNA samples from family members of the lost schoolgirls. “We would do this absolutely for nothing,” said Eisenberg.

First, the girls’ family mem­bers: mother, father or another close relative could provide a DNA sample by swabbing the inside of their mouths with a cotton tip or giving a blood sample.

Then, Eisenberg said, he and colleagues establish DNA profiles of the families using a software system called M-FI­Sys (pronounced “emphasis”).
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PHOTOS: Nicki Minaj Shows Off Killer Body In Bikini

Controversial US singer, songwriter and actress Nicki Minaj once again proved that not many celebrities can stand competition when the talk is about her curvy shapes.

Ahead of the hot summer, the hot singer appeared in a two-piece Norma Kamali swimsuit and Gucci heels for Myx Fusions Moscato commercial.

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Photos: Meet Ini Edo, The Village Chief

Nollywood will never cease to amaze its fans with its actors and actresses switching roles.

This time, Nollywood has transformed top actress, Ini Edo Ehiagwina into a chief in one of it's upcoming movies.

The actress took to social media to share photos from the set of her new movie, where she's seen in a male village chief costume.

Ini Edo in chieftaincy attire

BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria's Super Eagles Rise In Latest FIFA Ranking

* Nigeria's Super Eagles are expected to shine in Brazil

Less than 5 weeks before the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks-off in South American nation of Brazil, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been boosted ahead of their camping as they have now moved one place in the latest FIFA world ranking.

The Nigerian team, coach by Stephen Keshi  who were ranked 45th in March ranking, are now ranked 44th in the FIFA ranking for the month of April released from the world governing body's headquarters in Zurich Switzerland some hours ago.

Despite polling a total of 631 points on the current log, Nigeria's position however remained unchanged in Africa, as they are still ranked in sixth position behind Cape Verde who are ranked fifth on the continent.

The top four positions in Africa remained unchanged with: Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria and Ghana are the top ranked teams on the continent respectively.

In the World ranking, Spain,Germany and Portugal remained the three top ranked teams.

Hosts of the world cup, Brazil, moved up two places as they are now the fourth best team in the world, while Honduras moved two places to now rank 30th.

D’banj Reveals His Relationship Status In Recent Interview

Popular Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman, Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D'banj opens up about his career, his break-up with Don Jazzy and relationship status.

Speaking on the split between him and his partner and long time friend Don Jazzy, D'banj said the split has not affected his musical career in anyway as he has been getting involved in many things such as the ONE Campaign by Bono; an ambassador for agriculture in Nigeria, adding that it was after the split he had his first global hit ‘Oliver Twist’ which hit the top ten in the United Kingdom and other endorsements started coming through, such as the theme song for Africa Cup of Nation ‘Top of the world’.

He explained that his music and career are going great as expected with his recent new video for one of the soundtracks for ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’.

He however described Don jazzy as one of Nigeria’s most amazing producers and will continue to be so, adding that he respects his work tremendously and he is also a long time friend and brother.

On his relationship status, D'banj revealed he is single.

HEALTH: Interesting Uses for Breast Milk

Breast milk is the ideal source of nutrition for a child. In addition to nutrition, human milk is comprised of other components that help keep infants healthy and allow them to fight off diseases and infections. These natural antibodies, as well as the anti-infective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties provide some other interesting uses for breast milk.

Breast milk has many legitimate medical uses and can be used in hospitals to treat a variety of patients. It has also been used in home remedies.

• Eye Infections/Ear Infections: In some cultures, breast milk has been used to treat eye infections and conjunctivitis. It has also been thought to help heal an ear infection.
• Cuts, Minor Burns, Small Wounds: It has been placed onto cuts, burns and wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Immune Boost: Drinking breast milk is thought to provide an immune boost to decrease the length and severity of a cold.
• Warts: Some claim that if breast milk is placed on a wart, the wart may dry up and fall off.
• Itching and Stinging: Breast milk has been applied to the skin to provide relief from insect bites, bee stings, chicken pox, poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
• Moisturizer: It has been used as a moisturizer to treat dry skin and eczema. It has also been used to relieve chapped lips, loosen cradle cap, and treat diaper rash.
• Sore/Cracked Nipples: If rubbed into sore, cracked nipples, it is thought to relieve pain, prevent infection, and assist in healing.
• Circumcision: Human milk has been used to prevent and treat infections at the site of a circumcision.
• Sore Throat: It has been tried as a gargle to relieve a sore throat.

Osaze Excited To Be Back In Keshi's Plans

Stoke City's Osaze Odemwingie is really excited to be included back into the Keshi's list after his pro longed absence from the National team.

 

Osaze was included in the 30-man provisional World Cup list submitted yesterday by Keshi, This move suprised a lot of pundits. Osaze had been excluded from the Eagles camp after having a dispute with Big Boss Keshi due to not making AFCON 2013.

Osaze had taken to his twitter account immediately after hearing the news, to reveal his mood, he said: ‘Thanks for the congratulations. The return of the prodigal son Channels tv said? Anyhow una call am I am pleased to be back??.’’

Coach Keshi had revealed that Osaze apologized for his actions to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and the technical crew and thats why he was recalled.

According to Keshi: ‘Odemwingie apologised to the NFF and myself so we have arrived at the conclusion that he has admitted that he erred we had to extend the olive branch to him.’’

Meanwhile controversy is staring up, as a FIFA licensed Football Agent Princely Nwafor has said that Osaze was pushed down Keshi's throat by some big members of the NFF.

Photos Of Justin Bieber's New Sexy Girlfriend

American pop-star Justin Bieber has finally recovered from his break-up with the singer Selena Gomez and started new relationships with 18-year-old fitness model Yovanna Ventura.



According to Pulse report, the heartbreaker Bieber shared the romantic beach photo (see above) taken in Venice on his Instagram page.

Learn the 5 curious facts about the girl who managed to steal Justin's heart:

Popular Rapper Magnux Releases New Single "Ode"

Nigerian popular rapper Magnux is out with a new single titled "Ode".

The Edo State born rapper released his hit single "No Refund" few months back and it's been gaining airplay in most of the popular radio stations across the nation.

Magnux is really on top of his game and he is set to take rap music to the highest level.

Click below to download and enjoy "Ode" by Magnux.

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S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G: Suspected Female Ritualist set Ablaze by a Mob in Abule Egba

Can the Lagos State government please make jungle justice a crime punishable by many years in prison? This can’t continue happening. We as citizens can’t keep taking the laws into our hands. Other wise innocent people will suffer too. The pics from this scene is so gory, I don’t know if I should share it. The woman pictured above was accused of attempting to kidnap three primary school pupils in the Ekoro area of Abule-Egba, Lagos yesterday May 6th. Eye-witnesses claim the woman stopped the kids, who were aged 7-10 years as they were going to school, and asked to take them to school. Then a female hawker in the area, suspecting the woman was up to no good, alerted others in the area who then surrounded the woman and started asking her questions. They say the woman claimed they were her children but couldn’t give their names and the direction she was taking them wasn’t where their school was…plus the children said they didn’t know her and before anyone could stop it, they descended on the woman. Beating her to a stupor and then setting her ablaze. 

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Cossy Orjiakor Says She Is "Bad" In A Recent Interview

In a recent interview with Nigeriaflims actress, singer and entertainer Cossy Orjiakor gave her lovers and haters some more reasons for hot discussions.

The controversial celebrity, also famous for flaunting the delicate parts of her body in revealing outfits, spoke about being different, about men, marriage institution and fashion.

When asked by the interviewer how she feels about her image of a bad girl, she responded: "Yeah I am bad.....(bold and different)", adding that for her, controversies mean being different, which she loves.

When judging by the fact that Cossy doesn't like speaking about men, the interlocutor alleged that she hates them, the actress objected saying that it is because she loves men, she doesn't talk about them.

"Most men don't like to be talked about"

Cossy Orjiakor doesn't force events and said she would settle down "when it is the right time", adding that she would like to have both her and adopted children.

The "bad girl" said after marriage her way of thinking might change completely, because "marriage is an institution you never graduate from".

When asked about the impact she wants to make in the society, the actress answered:

"I am making an impact in the society right now. Because if am not, I doubt if you will want an interview."

Music News 50 Cent Premieres 'Irregular Heartbeat' Ft. Jadakiss and Kidd Kidd

In addition to showing 50 rapping in an abandoned house, the Eif Rivera-directed visuals gives glimpses at two criminals kidnapping a man and tormenting him for no clear reason

Shortly after dropping his "Irregular Heartbeat", 50 Cent gives the Jadakiss and Kidd Kidd-assisted track a proper music video. Arriving on Vevo on Tuesday, May 6, the three-and-a-half-minute visuals was directed by Eif Rivera.

It opens with 50 and his collaborators walking around an abandoned building while rapping their respective bars. In other scenes, two criminals are seen entering a house and kidnapping a man in front of his family.

"Irregular Heartbeats" is the latest offering from 50's anticipated new album, "Animal Ambition". Prior to debuting the slow-tempo tune, the rapper previewed his forthcoming record with several tracks including "Smoke", "Chase the Paper" and "Pilot".

Marking the rapper's first album to be released independently, the follow-up to 2009's "Before I Self Destruct" is slated to hit the stores on June 3 via Caroline/Capitol Music Group.

Female Student Stripped In Public For Stealing BlackBerry

Real big girls are rolling with Samsung Galaxy S5, iPhone S5 and even anticipating S6, this mgbeke is still going on a mission to steal a BlackBerry phone that she would have used to pose for her friends. A source said she hid the phone inside her bra and that was why they pull her to recover it. Anyway, both are wrong!

Source: City People News

Real big girls are rolling with Samsung Galaxy S5, iPhone S5 and even anticipating S6, this mgbeke is still going on a mission to steal a BlackBerry phone that she would have used to pose for her friends. A source said she hid the phone inside her bra and that was why they pull her to recover it. Anyway, both are wrong! - See more at: http://citypeoplenews.com/female-student-stripped-in-public-for-stealing-blackberry/#sthash.ZDokRNge.dpuf

Father Poisons Sick Baby Because He Doesn't Have Money For Medicines

Man accused of killing his 9-month-old son has been sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment, Vanguard reports.

Bauchi State High Court Number 10 found Shitu Adamu guilty of administering a chemical herbicide to the baby that died instantly.

The father of two had earlier confessed to the crime and narrated how it happened.
He said his wife took their sick baby to the hospital. After the doctor had prescribed medicines, the man lamented that he had no money at that time.

Thus he administered herbicide thinking that it will help to cure the baby.

Providing evidence, his wife Lantana Shitu, who was not at the scene at the moment of the incident, said she went to bring water from the pond and upon returning she already saw the child vomit and quickly die.

"I did not know what happened until three days later when our village head called my husband concerning the issue and he confessed that he was the one that poisoned his son with herbicide."

Having taken into consideration the convict's plea for leniency and the fact that it was his first offence, the Justice sentenced him to 6 years in jail, starting from June 24, 2013 (the day of arrest).
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Eminem Announces First Headlining Show at Wembley Stadium

Eminem is coming to U.K. this summer. In a phone interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, the Detroit MC said that he would be performing a special concert at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 11.

Em, who's having his first London show since 2001, will make history by being the first rapper to headline the famous venue. He's set to be joined by some special guests at the anticipated concert. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 09:00 A.M. on Ticketmaster.

In the interview with BBC Radio 1, the "Rap God" hitmaker also talked about having one-off shows and not wanting to do lengthy tours. "I'm not saying I'll never be ready for that again, but right now, this is what's working for me," he said.

Eminem went on revealing that he's currently producing albums by Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf. He also talked about his new rap battle league called Total Slaughter, saying, "We're trying to take the best of the best and put them up against each other."

After his show at Wembley Stadium, Eminem will join Rihanna for their three-city "The Monster" tour. It will open on August 7 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.


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The Man President Jonathan Needs As His New Political Adviser

When the president of a nation shows his Adviser on political matters the exit door ten months before general elections, there is absolutely no need to seek the service of a diviner on why such development occurred.

On April 29, 2014, the sack of the erstwhile political adviser in the presidency was announced; the termination of his appointment was with immediate effect too. “President Jonathan thanks Alhaji (Ahmed) Gulak for his services to the present administration and wishes him success in his future endeavors,” the statement from Aso Rock “real spokesman” (reference to Governor Murtala Nyako’s mockery of his kinsman) Reuben Abati read.

Nothing would have placed a bet on the reality of the fate that has befallen Gulak. I also, wouldn’t have put down my money. This is because the president himself watched, with perhaps little or no word of caution, as the former steadily took his boss’s perceived and existing opponents to the cleaners.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, the main and only platform that poses real threat to the re-election ambition of Mr Jonathan did not receive much bashing from Gulak if compared his offensive on groups that comprises Northern elders. Power is transient and unfortunately, most of those in authority perpetually forgets.

While in office, Alhaji Gulak must have been deceived to think he was untouchable. He was unrepentant all along; gale of severe verbal attacks, name-calling and hurl of insults were his choice of responses to statements/comments by whatever person or persons.

Singer Flavour Gives His Producer 'Masterkraft' Car As A Present

Could singer Flavour's producer 'Masterkraft' wish for a better present from his colleague and friend than a classy car?

* Flavour presents his producer with a car

Hardly possible he could. These two are definitely having special relationships. Together they have hit the heights of Nigeria music industry, making some of the biggest songs for the Pop/Highlife singer.

The NET reports that Masterkraft took to Instagram to share the photo of his new automobile, which is 2010 Toyota Camry, and captioned it as follows:

"Brand new Gift from ma friend, brother, boss and afrika’s urban music legend….@2niteFlavour. ….wat more can I say..God bless u sir!!"

Now a little off the topic: Flavour is again shirtless... showing the world his hot body, thus it is so hard to spot the car until he just puts something on. Ladies, agree?
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Dr. Dre Reportedly to Buy Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's Mansion

Multiple sources say that Dr. Dre is close to signing a deal with the couple for their Brentwood mansion which they put on sale in March
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen apparently have found a potential buyer for their Brentwood mansion. As reported by TMZ, there were "multiple interested parties ready to put offers on the house," but the couple is now close to signing a deal with Dr. Dre for their 14,300 square-foot estate.

Another source close to Dre told E! News similar info. "He's about to close on the house he and his wife Nicole purchased," the source said. Brady and his supermodel wife reportedly sold the house with the furniture, but Dr. Dre apparently did not want them as he planned to put his own stuff.

Brady and Bundchen bought the mansion in 2008 for $11.75 million and invested some more to expand the property. The estate boasts a gourmet kitchen, a library, a gym and infinity pool in addition to six bedrooms. They listed the property for $50 million in March.

Chibok Girls Search: Nigeria Deploys Two Special Battalions

Presidential aide Doyin Okupe has revealed in the interview to CNN that two special battalions were deployed to find the girls abducted in Chibok, Borno State.

This comes amid the accusations by the victims' parents and Nigerians that the authorities are not doing enough to rescue the children.

Okupe also added that "250 aerial sortees with helicopters and fighter jets” scanned the forests, which gave no results. 

More than 200 school girls were abducted in the April 14 night raid on Chibok, Borno State. Boko Haram sect leader Abubakar Shekau yesterday released the video in which he claimed responsibility for the kidnap and promised to sell the victims in the market.

Meanwhile the tragedy has caused international rage and concern, with many countries suggesting their help in the search process.

USA has reportedly offered assistance, which was immediately accepted by President Goodluck Jonathan, and soon the American special team is expected to join the operation.
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