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Monday 23 September 2013
$270 million worth of cocaine found on Air France flight
30 colorful suitcases containing an amazing 1.3 tons of pure cocaine was found on an Air France flight on Wednesday September 11th. According to reports, the suitcases which weren't registered to any of the passengers on the plane, was discovered by French immigration officials on arrival of the flight from Venezuela. The suitcases which came from Caracas, were found on Sept. 11, but French authorities didn't publicize the find until this past weekend.
The estimated value of the narcotic was put at $270 million.
Yesterday, Venezuela's Public Ministry said that authorities have detained several people including 3 members of the National Guard in connection with the incident. A detailed investigation is currently going on.
Breaking! Oyo governor, Ajimobi, sacks all commissioners, advisers
The Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has sacked all his commissioners, assistants, and advisers. He announced the dissolution of his cabinet moments ago. Details coming. Source: Premium Times
Wednesday 18 September 2013
7 ways to tell if a guy is (emotionally) unavailable
One of the most unmistakable signs of emotional unavailability is the tendency to come up with excuses for everything. Whether it's his refusal to make your relationship official on Facebook or his reluctance to introduce you to his mates, he'll always have some excuse or justification. If you've heard "The timing is not right" or "It's complicated" on more than one occasion, run for the hills.
2. He's never there.
Physical unavailability is yet another surefire sign of emotional unavailability. If he often goes AWOL and it takes him forever to answer your calls, chances are you're dealing with an emotionally unavailable man.
3. Keeping the mystery.
One of the distinguishing traits of emotionally unavailable men is an excessive secrecy about intimate details of their personal or family life, as well as a reluctance to be drawn into the inner circle of your life.
4. It's all about him.
Is he emotionally unavailable? One of the clear signs of emotional unavailability is the tendency to put his needs first. Do you only get together when he decides, on his terms, is it always him who calls the shots? Sorry to break it to you, but this doesn't bode well for your relationship.
5. He's "living in the moment".
Looking for signs of emotional unavailability? If he's always evasive, no matter the topic, if he tells you he prefers "living in the moment" or "things are hectic" when you try to make plans for next weekend, he's probably a good contender for Mr. Emotionally Unavailable.
6. He's a serial dater.
One of the surefire signs of emotional unavailability is the reluctance to make a firm commitment or to cut ties with other women in his life. If you've been dating for months and he still hasn't changed his Facebook relationship status, if he's recently divorced or is still hung up on an ex, he is most likely emotionally unavailable to you.
7. He's more readily available online than offline.
If a large portion of your relationship is conducted via electronic means of communication, if his Facebook newsfeed tells you more about him than he shares with you in the flesh, don't get your hopes up.
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Thursday 12 September 2013
Pres. Jonathan appoints interm ministers to replace the nine sacked
Labaran Maku (Minister of Information) - Ministry of Defence
Nyesom Wike (Minister of State for Education) - Ministry of Education
Darius Ishaku (Minister of State for Niger Delta Development) - Ministry of Environment
Musa Sada (Minister of Solid Mineral Dev) - Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
Omobola Johnson ( Minister of Communication Technology) - Ministry of Science and Technology
Bashir Yuguda (Minister of state, Works) - Ministry of National Planning.
Akinwumi Adesina (Ministers of Agriculture) - Ministry of State for Agriculture
Chinedu Nebo (Minister of Power) - Ministry of Power for State
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Monday 9 September 2013
ASUU strike extends over 2 months as FG, lecturers refuse to shift ground
It has been about sixty six days since the strike began and it is no closer to being called off than it was on the first day. Both parties to negotiations, the FG and ASUU, have maintained their stance on the matter and neither has agreed to budge.
The Federal Government has insisted that N30 billion is all it has to offer and the management of ASUU is determined not to accept less than is due to it.
According to reports, the Federal Government is not considering increasing the amount beyond the amount it had offered to the lecturers on strike. ASUU has again warned government against blackmail, stressing the need for it to implement the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement, to the letter. It will be recalled that negotiations between both parties broke down with both combatants refusing to yield ground.
While federal government's negotiation team appealed to the university lecturers to, in the interest of students and the country, accept the N30 billion offer it made to them, as part of the N92 billion requested for "earned allowance", the union said it would not call-off the strike, until the total amount was released. Besides, there is also another area of disagreement, which is the N92 billion to bridge infrastructure deficits in the country's ivory towers.
The federal government had met with Pro-Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors of federal universities, where modalities for the disbursement of a hundred billion, earlier raided by government team for universities' infrastructure needs, were arrived at.
But, the president of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Fagge, faulted the manner of disbursement of the said amount, accusing government of not demonstrating enough transparency. Also speaking on the disbursement, the Benin zonal coordinator of ASUU, Dr. Sunny Ighalo, observed that: "The strike has indeed moved into a critical phase where government is now applying the instrument of intimidation and blackmail and other gimmicks to undermine the struggle." He added that, "The purported disbursement… to universities arising from the meeting of Pro-Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors, was aimed at breaking our ranks, and is not acceptable to our union."
In another development, Benue State governor and chairman of the federal government's team on implementation of NEEDS Assessment in universities, Dr. Gabriel Suswam, stated that "the negotiation is becoming political".
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Guys, you need this: 10 ultimate girlfriend mysteries finally solved
She insists on wearing shoes that have no resemblance to the human foot, then complains that her feet are killing her.
Her brain : She knows how sexy these skyscraper heels make her legs look — no matter what her weight. (Bonus: Unlike her other clothes, her shoes always fit since her feet stay the same size.) There is God.
How to handle : Don't even try to convince her that loafers are sexy. Besides, you too like how those heels make her legs look! Just make sure she has a chair, stool or lap to sit on at all times.
2. She's fickle with frenemies.
She can go from best friend to mortal enemy with someone within 48 hours (and revert back in 72).
Her brain : They talk a lot more than guys, start talking younger, and in general, use a lot more words. So of course women argue more — it's a numbers game.
How to handle : Is this really crazy behaviour? What do two boxers do at the end of bloody fight? They hug like old school pals. See, we aren't that different. Just try to jump ahead and envision her endgame, and you'll get fewer surprises.
3: Her self-esteem is a fashion victim.
An article of clothing can make her feel thin or fat.
Her brain : Since she's been old enough to point and say "I want," she has been subliminally and not so subliminally programmed by marketing. Of course she actually believes that those trousers — and this hairspray, that lip gloss and that perfume — can actually make her into a different person (the pushup bra excluded, ingenious wicked invention that was).
How to handle : Tell her that nothing makes her look fat to you and that her skinny clothes indeed make her look very lean. She'll roll her eyes at how daft you are in the first scenario (Just look at my bum in that skirt! It needs its own postcode!) and smile at the second.
4: She gets flash hunger attacks.
When she gets hungry, she has to eat "right now" or she'll faint. (Didn't she see it coming?)
Her brain : It's just wired more delicately when it comes to intake and output of energy. Because of hormonal changes throughout the month, at times she needs more "fuel" than others. Plus, she's by nature a caretaker, so tuning into her own grumbling stomach comes last. Result: You have that girl clawing at you to stop at a late-night kirana-walla for a snack of nuts … or anything!
How to handle : Don't take this as a nuisance; see it as a fantastic opportunity to look like a great guy when you stop to get her a yoghurt or paratha.
5: She clones her clothes.
She buys multiple items of clothing that look exactly the same.
Her brain : Girlfriend: "How does this look?" (You squint. Don't say it. Don't! We warned you.) You: "Don't you have one just like it?"
The consequences: She rewards you with a long list of reasons why the second identical little black thingie is better than the first.
How to handle : Instead of stating the obvious, the correct response would have simply been, "Great!" Plus, now you know what to get her for Valentine's Day: something that looks exactly like something she has.
6: She bans many foods.
One food can become vilified virtually overnight. (Salad dressing has to be on the side etc.)
Her brain : Every week, magazine after magazine uncovers a new reason why everyone is obese. Add to this the Armageddon-like disaster of a hint of cellulite somewhere, and no wonder she can count a meal's calories faster than you can say, "We're ready to order."
How to handle : Encourage less neurotic eating habits, and make sure to over-tip the poor bullied waitress who was interrogated about e-v-e-r-y s-i-n-g-l-e ingredient in her dish.
7: She's best friends with celebs.
She feels perfectly entitled to talk about an actress/singer/socialite and that celebrity's outfits/boyfriend/makeup in detail, though she's never actually met her (and probably never will).
Her brain : She's grown up with Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. Their pain has been hers; their struggles and successes hers as well.
How to handle : You can either fight the power by making her clarify "Kapoor" or "Kaif" every time or just know that it's one of 10 celebs who are pretty much interchangeable anyway.
8: She preps forever.
"Throwing on some jeans" takes at least half an hour.
Her brain : Looking "spontaneous" takes time and effort. Her mental process: "Makeup, a touch-up with the curling iron … hmm, maybe I'll floss while it warms up. Better cover up that spot too."
How to handle : Take a chill pill on this one.
9: She hairballs the pipes.
Much like steel wool, small dense nests of her long hair clog the sink and shower drains constantly.
Her brain : She has to trim, colour, style, straighten, curl and fluff. We assume you don't.
How to handle : This is the price you pay for her beauty: having to yank this stuff out of bathroom pipes. Just look unphased.
10: She's 360-degree self-obsessed.
She's as obsessed about looking as good from the back and sides as from the front (hence the yoga-inspired contortions in front of the mirror to inspect herself from all angles).
Her brain : Half the time people look at her, it's from the back, right?
How to handle : Keep in mind you benefit when you get a glimpse of that thong peeking out from her trousers- which she's totally aware of.
See how it all works?
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Terrorism: NAF invents bomb detecting robot to fight Boko Haram (
The robot, which has fully automated movement, will serve to root out explosive devices, which are frequently used by Boko Haram insurgents, before they detonate.
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‘You can catch STDs even if you use a condom’: 20 things EVERY WOMAN should know about her vagina
To help out, I've compiled a list of 20 things I believe everyone should know about the vagina.
1. While men do pee out of the penis, women do not pee out of the vagina. There are three holes and countless other sexy structures. Learn to know your anatomy. Get a hand mirror and go to town. From front to back, the urethra is the first hole, the vagina is the second, and the anus is the third. Don't laugh! You'd be amazed how many people don't know this.
2. The vagina doesn't connect to your lung. If you lose something in there, don't worry. Reach in all the way and pull it out. Do not–I repeat, do not–go hunting for whatever you've lost with a pair of pliers. If you think you put something in there and you can't find it, chances are good that it's simply not there. Think of your vagina as being like a sock. If you lose a banana in a sock…it stays in the sock.
3. Yes, it's true–your vagina can fall out. Not to belabor the sock metaphor, but it can turn inside out just like a worn out sweat sock and hang between your legs as you get older. But don't fret; this condition–called pelvic prolapse– can be fixed.
4. Contrary to popular mythology, there's no such thing as being revirginized. Once you lose it, it's gone. Just so you know.
5. You can catch sexually transmitted diseases even if you use a condom. Sorry to break it to you, but the skin of the vulva can still touch infectious skin of the scrotum–and BAM! Warts. Herpes. Molluscum contagiosum. Pubic lice. So pick your partners carefully.
6. The vagina is like a bicep. Use it or lose it. If you don't have a partner, pick up a battery-operated boyfriend to help keep things healthy as you age. But don't worry–it's usually not an issue until after menopause, when fragile vaginal tissue can scar and shrink. If properly tended, your vagina will be able to pleasure you until the day you leave this life.
7. Every vulva is different and special. Some lips hang down. Some are tucked up neatly inside. Some are long. Some are short. Some are even. Some aren't. All are beautiful. You're perfect just the way you are.
8. Most women don't have orgasms from intercourse alone. The clitoris is where the action is. Most women who do orgasm during sex have figured out how to hit their sweet spot, either from positioning or from direct stimulation of the clitoris with fingers.
9. If you're hunting for your G Spot, be patient. Stimulating this area usually requires more time and deeper stimulation than most people think. Try using a finger in a "come hither" motion to stimulate the front wall of the vagina, where the G spot lives. If you can't find it, don't worry. You're not alone. Many can't–and it's definitely not critical to having a fulfilling romp in the hay.
10. How you choose to decorate is completely personal. Waxing, shaving, tattooing, piercing, or simply going au natural. It's your choice, and don't let anyone else pressure you into doing something that doesn't resonate with you.
11. The vagina doesn't need to be douched. As Eve Ensler says, ""My vagina doesn't need to be cleaned up. It smells good already. Don't try to decorate. Don't believe him when he tells you it smells like rose petals when it's supposed to smell like pussy. That's what they're doing – trying to clean it up, make it smell like bathroom spray or a garden. All those douche sprays–floral, berry, rain. I don't want my pussy to smell like rain. All cleaned up like washing a fish after you cook it. I want to taste the fish. That's why I ordered it." Amen, sister. I second that.
12. The only cancer a Pap smear screens for is cervical cancer. It doesn't check your ovaries, your uterus, or your colon, so even if you don't need yearly Paps, you still need to have a yearly pelvic exam.
13. How much vaginal discharge you make varies widely. Some normal, healthy women spew loads of discharge and need to wear panty liners every day. Others are bone dry. As long as you are not at risk of STD's and you have no itching, burning, or odor, you're probably just fine. If in doubt, see your gynecologist.
14. Menstrual blood is supposed to clot, so don't freak out. Usually, what you think are clots are just pieces of uterine lining. As long as you're not losing too much blood, small clots during your period need not concern you. Clots are just nature's way of keeping you from bleeding too much. Blood is supposed to clot. It's when the clots are large or you start to hemorrhage that we start to worry.
15. Lots of vaginas need help lubing up during sex, especially as you get older. Don't be afraid to slick on some lubricant like K-Y Jelly or Astroglide. Or try coconut oil, which is a great natural lubricant- but don't blame me if you find yourself hankering for a post-coital macaroon.
16. Vaginal farts (some call them "queefs" or "varts") happen to almost all women at one time or another, especially during sex or other forms of exercise. Don't be embarrassed. You're perfectly normal.
17. Vaginas stretch out when you have babies vaginally. It's natural but it can leave you feeling a bit loosey goosey. Kegel exercises that contract the muscles of the vagina really do help. To do them, practice stopping the stream of urine when you pee. There–that's the muscle! Now contract and relax it 10 X for three or more sets several times per day.
18. Some women do ejaculate during orgasm, but you're normal if you don't. The controversial "female ejaculation" most likely represents two different phenomena. If it's a small amount of milky fluid, it likely comes from the paraurethral glands inside the urethra. If it's a cup, it's probably pee. Many times, it may be a little bit of both. But don't stress out about peeing on yourself. Put a towel under you and surrender to the experience.
19. Sex shouldn't hurt, but it does for many women. If you're one of those women, see your doctor. So many women are too embarrassed to say anything, so they suffer in silence. There are things we docs can do to help you.
20. Safe sex (or even just orgasm alone) is good for you. Benefits include lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke, reducing your risk of breast cancer, bolstering your immune system, helping you sleep, making you appear more youthful, improving your fitness, regulating menstrual cycles, relieving menstrual cramps, helping with chronic pain, reducing the risk of depression, lowering stress levels, and improving self esteem. So go at it, girlfriends!
So there you go. There you have it. It's important to know this kind of stuff, because you can't truly love all of yourself until you love your girly parts. Your vagina is the portal to all things magical in your life. Once you own and accept this part of yourself, you can do and be anything you choose. The more you know, the more you're empowered to live life out loud, love fully, and really rock this life.
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Agbani Darego covers the September issue of Genevieve Magazine
Agbani Darego covers the September issue of Genevieve Magazine
Karen Igho shows off Boobs, hot bikini body [Picture]
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10 choices you might end up regretting in 10 years
1. Wearing a mask to impress others.
If the face you always show the world is a mask, someday there will be nothing beneath it. Because when you spend too much time concentrating on everyone else's perception of you, or who everyone else wants you to be, you eventually forget who you really are. So don't fear the judgments of others; you know in your heart who you are and what's true to you. You don't have to be perfect to impress and inspire people. Let them be impressed and inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.
2. Letting someone else create your dreams for you.
The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are; the second greatest is being happy with what you find. A big part of this is your decision to stay true to your own goals and dreams. Do you have people who disagree with you? Good. It means you're standing your ground and walking your own path. Sometimes you'll do things considered crazy by others, but when you catch yourself excitedly losing track of time, that's when you'll know you're doing the right thing. Read The 4-Hour Work week.
3. Keeping negative company.
Don't let someone who has a bad attitude give it to you. Don't let them get to you. They can't pull the trigger if you don't hand them the gun. When you remember that keeping the company of negative people is a choice, instead of an obligation, you free yourself to keep the company of compassion instead of anger, generosity instead of greed, and patience instead of anxiety.
4. Being selfish and egotistical.
A life filled with loving deeds and good character is the best tombstone. Those who you inspired and shared your love with will remember how you made them feel long after your time has expired. So carve your name on hearts, not stone. What you have done for yourself alone dies with you; what you have done for others and the world remains.
5. Avoiding change and growth.
If you want to know your past look into your present conditions. If you want to know your future look into your present actions. You must let go of the old to make way for the new; the old way is gone, never to come back. If you acknowledge this right now and take steps to address it, you will position yourself for lasting success. See the book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business.
6. Giving up when the going gets tough.
There are no failures, just results. Even if things don't unfold the way you had expected, don't be disheartened or give up. Learn what you can and move on. The one who continues to advance one step at a time will win in the end. Because the battle is always won far away and long before the final victory. It's a process that occurs with small steps, decisions, and actions that gradually build upon each other and eventually lead to that glorious moment of triumph.
7. Trying to micromanage every little thing.
Life should be touched, not strangled. Sometimes you've got to relax and let life happen without incessant worry and micromanagement. Learn to let go a little before you squeeze too tight. Take a deep breath. When the dust settles and you can once again see the forest for the trees, take the next step forward. You don't have to know exactly where you're going to be headed somewhere great. Everything in life is in perfect order whether you understand it yet or not. It just takes some time to connect all the dots.
8. Settling for less than you deserve.
Be strong enough to let go and wise enough to wait for what you deserve. Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand up taller than you ever were before. Sometimes your eyes need to be washed by your tears so you can see the possibilities in front of you with a clearer vision again. Don't settle.
9. Endlessly waiting until tomorrow.
The trouble is, you always think you have more time than you do. But one day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to work on the things you've always wanted to do. And at that point you either will have achieved the goals you set for yourself, or you will have a list of excuses for why you haven't. Read Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture.
10. Being lazy and wishy-washy.
The world doesn't owe you anything, you owe the world something. So stop daydreaming and start DOING. Develop a backbone, not a wishbone. Take full responsibility for your life – take control. You are important and you are needed. It's too late to sit around and wait for somebody to do something someday. Someday is now; the somebody the world needs is YOU.
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