We Are Monitoring Situation In Nigeria "Very Closely" – US

United States has added its voice to the nationwide protests by Nigerians over the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, saying it was monitoring the situation in Nigeria “very closely.”

In the same vein, it has also condemned statements credited to the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram, which ordered Christians to leave the North and also claimed responsibility for the strings of deadly attacks on…

Protect Yourselves And Your Properties In Any Way You Can! – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor Tells Christians

President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday told Christian faithful across the country to protect themselves, their property and churches in any way they could, against any attack, even as he asked Muslim leaders to call their people to order.

Oritsejafor stated this when he paid a visit to St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, the scene of the Christmas bomb blast at Madalla, Niger State. Oritsejafor,…

Arsene Wenger Set To Offload Arshavin, Chamakh, Squillaci And Almunia

Arsene Wenger will enter phase two of his quest to offload Arsenal's dead wood in January.

Andrey Arshavin, Marouane Chamakh and Sebastien Squillaci are among the players to be put up for sale, while Manuel Almunia and fellow goalkeeper Vito Mannone will also be allowed to leave.

Arsenal will listen to offers for Tomas Rosicky, although the club are wary of leaving themselves short of options in midfield as…

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen Is The New Face Of Versace

She's the face of Givenchy, Pantene and H&M. Now Gisele Bundchen has landed yet another campaign, this time for Versace.

The 31-year-old mother-of-one looks every inch the supermodel in the images, taken by a pool in the Sonoran desert of Borrego Springs, California. She wears highlights from the upcoming spring/summer 2012 collection, including a gold-studded white two-piece dress, high-waist hot pants and a pure white gladiator-style shift…

Beyonce’s Parents, Mathew And Tina Knowles Finally DIVORCED!

Mathew and Tina Knowles' on again-off again divorce dragged on for two years, but it's now legally finalised.

The final decree of divorce was issued last month in a Texas court, and according to court documents, Beyonce's mom refiled on August 30. Tina's first swing at the divorce was in November 2009, but the matter was dropped in 2010 when they were both no-shows for court.

In…

Boyfriend Forced To Marry Dead Lover In Lagos

Plans have been concluded by the family of a man, Ifeanyi Sunday, whose lover, Chinyere Ezeala, died in his home at Ejigbo, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria after rounds of sex, to marry the deceased as tradition demands in order to be able to bury her.

The late Chinyere was a final year student of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo before her death. Families of the deceased…

Man Jailed For One Year For Fingering A Chihuahua!

Tomas Bautista

Even though Florida's bestiality ban didn't go into effect for another nine months, Tomas Bautista still received a jail sentence for his chihuahua-fingering episode back in February.

Whereas the new bestiality ban makes sexing an animal a misdemeanor, Bautista entered a plea of no contest on a felony animal-cruelty charge, and was sentenced to a year plus one day in jail. He'll get credit for…

Fuel Subsidy Removal Latest: President Goodluck Jonathan Dares NLC

President Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that if Nigeria as a country must make progress, the government must take the bold step and remove subsidy on petroleum products.

President Jonathan emphasized the need to deviate from the past and embrace proactive measures that would help to achieve the transformation agenda, just as he regretted that after about 53 years of exporting crude oil, Nigeria has failed to transform into a hub for the petrochemical industry.

Speaking at the National Mirror Newspapers Maiden Annual…

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Jennifer Lopez Want To Sell Off Jewels Given To Her By Marc Anthony Including $4m Engagement Ring

Jennifer Lopez’s divorce has turned ugly after reports she is selling off all the jewellery Marc Anthony gave her during their seven year marriage.

The singer is even said to want to get rid of her stunning $4m (£2.5m) engagement ring in a bid to make a fresh start.

Lopez and Anthony announced their split earlier this year. Her most prized jewel is the rare blue 8.5 carat diamond in her engagement ring. Lopez, 42, is also giving…