Etisalat Nigeria Sacks Over 2000 Staffs Nationwide

Telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria Friday sacked over two thousand permanent staffs across the country. The sacked workers were paid off our source say.

The Telecom operator seeks to hire adhoc staff to run the operations of the company as the company is said broke and can no longer retain the permanent work force.

Sir Elton John - Elton John and David Furnish to marry in May

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will marry in a low-key ceremony in May.

The couple, who were one of the first to enter into a civil partnership in 2005, feel it is their ''duty'' to get married after same-sex marriage was legalised in the UK on Saturday (29.03.14) and feel it would be appropriate to just have a small wedding with their sons Zachary, three, and Elijah, 14 months, and a ''couple'' of friends.

Actor Zack Orji To Record First Single

Veteran actor Zack Amaefula Orjioke, better known as Zack Orji, though has been scarce in the movie scene, but he is not resting as he could be planning to hit the studio for his first single.

The actor in an interview with the Sunnewspaper, described that despite the challenges we might be going through in the country, one must believe in the potentials that have been bestowed on the fellow.

Davido, HKN US/Canada Tour Disrupted

Superstar, Davido, had his scheduled US/ Canada Tour 2014 short lived on its first day by the New York Police Department (NYPD) over safety concerns.

The turnout was so massive leading to a shutdown of two blocks in Brooklyn; at that point, the cops were called in.

Northern leaders aiding Boko Haram —Fasoranti, Afenifere leader

Chief Reuben Fasoranti is the National Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere.

In this interview with Vanguard, Fasoranti said the ongoing national conference is a welcome opportunity to adjust the Nigerian federation, that the Yoruba sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo would have backed it and faults northern leaders on the Boko Haram insurgency.Excerpts:

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Abuja Attempted jailbreak: UK cautions citizens in travel alert

The UK Foreign Office has advised British citizens in Abuja to maintain “heightened vigilance’’ following the foiled jailbreak at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS).

The revised travel alert on Nigeria was posted on the Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) website on Sunday.

Beyonce and Jay Z plan World Cup trip

Jay Z and Beyonce are going to Brazil for soccer's World Cup - despite knowing nothing about the sport.

The couple are planning to head to Rio in June for the tournament because they think there will be a great ''party atmosphere'' and have enlisted the advice of their friend David Beckham to boost their knowledge of the contest.

2Face - Dance In The Rain

2face has dominated the music industry for years and continues to push creative boundaries at home and abroad. His most recent album birthed some of his biggest songs to date including the soulful hit, 'Dance In The Rain'.

A Woman Can Also Propose To A Man; A pastors account

The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, while preaching on "Prepaper for the wedding", shared his opinion about women proposing to the man and also gave insight on how they can go about it.

FG boosts states’monthly allocations with $1bn

Fresh facts emerged yesterday on why the Presidency called for a meeting of the National Economic Council meeting, NEC, which was held in Abuja yesterday after shying away from holding the meeting for nine months.

The NEC meeting, which is being chaired by the Vice President, Arc. Namadi Sambo, is  a forum where all the 36 governors and the members of the Economic management team meet regularly to deliberate on the nation’s economy.

Pipeline explosion: Injured vandals nabbed at healer’s home

Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force, Anti-Pipeline Vandalism Unit, have arrested two suspected vandals believed to be responsible for last Thursday’s explosion that led to fire outbreak at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, pipeline in Ilare/Imagbon area of Ikorodu, Lagos, which left some of the vandals dead.

Kanye West - Kanye West has 'insane' wedding guestlist

Kanye West has an ''insane'' guestlist for his wedding to Kim Kardashian.
The rapper asked the brunette beauty to be his wife in front of all her loved ones at AT&T Park in San Francisco on her 33rd birthday last October and is now planning the big day, which will take place in Paris this spring.

Jude Okoye Acquires Customised Hummer Jeep

Elder brother to sensational music group, P-Square, Jude Okoye, has purchased a brand new and customised Hummer Jeep. It was gathered that he got an ‘Avorza Edition Hummer H2’. The vehicle is said to cost from $100k-$200k, depending on the level of customisation done on it.

I Will Return To School In 2015—Olamide

Talented rapper, Olamide, has made known his intention to return to school next year to obtain a degree in music.

In an interactive session with journalists recently, he revealed that he had to drop out of school just to pursue his aspirations in music.

Sultan, others protest marginalisation of Muslim at confab

The National President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar yesterday led Muslims to protest the alleged marginalisation of Muslim in the composition of the on-going National Conference.

Food crisis hits confab

Tales of food shortages for the delegates at the national confab continued to be an issue, yesterday. Monday, the actual first day of plenary recorded the worst day. Food was in drastic short supply.

Members of the conference complained and murmured among themselves. Luckily, their murmuring reached the ears of the secretariat that at the resumption of plenary after the lunch hours, the secretary of the conference, Dr. Valarie Azinge formally addressed the issue.

I Don’t Desire To See Anymore—Cobhams Asuquo

Songwriter and music producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has made it clear that he does not have the aspiration to see any longer as he is contented with life at the moment.

Speaking in an interview with Punch newspaper, when asked whether there are moments he wished he could see, this was what he said, “None that I can remember. I think I have overcome the desire for sight. I know it is a beautiful thing and it is absolutely necessary.”

I Still Live In The Village Despite My Fame--Patience Ozokwor

Not many celebrities will choose to live in the so-called low rated areas, especially with all their fame. Most Nigerian celebrities stay in choice areas in Lagos like Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikeja GRA, and so on.

But in the case of top Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, the reverse is the case. She recently revealed that she still lives in the village despite all she has achieved with acting.

I have no team yet – Stephen Keshi

It is 78 days to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil and Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has said he still does not know who will make his squad.

Speaking to reporters at the Tom Tom Editors’ Round Table in Lagos yesterday, the African Nations Cup winning coach said all the 23 places in the squad are still open.

Sanusi dragged to court over alleged N50bn fraud

Shareholders of the defunct Intercontinental Bank Plc, yesterday, dragged the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi ,before a Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of complicity in an alleged N50billion fraud.

As 'Fast & Furious 7' Recommences Filming Vin Diesel Shares Photo Of Paul Walker

Fast & Furious 7' will commence filming at the end of this month after it was postponed back in November due to the tragic death of co-star Paul Walker.
The 40 year-old actor was killed in a car crash when visiting a charity event in Valencia, California, this past November (2013).

Mystery trails missing Malaysian plane

Seventeen days after it went missing, mystery still trailed the missing Malaysian Boeing 777 aircraft as Prime Minister Najib Razak announced that a new analysis of satellite data received yesterday  indicated that flight MH370 crashed in the southern Indian Ocean .

TB JOSHUA DEFENDS OYAKHILOME –‘WE DON’T DISAGREE, PEOPLE’S UNDERSTANDING DIFFERS’

Prophet T.B. Joshua has countered insinuations that he is fighting with Christ Embassy Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over a session of questions that saw the respected ministers of God produce different answers.

Stella Damascus Closes Her Facebook account

Impersonators has been the other of the day in the social media , many celebrities has fallen victims to this fraudulent people and they are not making attempt to stop any soon... This is the reason why celebrities are doing everything to put this fraudulent people.

Lovely Okojie, former wife of Mercy Johnson's Husband Speaks from Canada

Lovely Okojie, former wife of Odianosen Okojie (Mercy Johnson’s husband) in a new chat with Encomium says she has moved on after the debacle that saw the father of her two children move on with very popular actress, Mercy Johnson. Lovely who is in her early 30s maintained the episode which made her husband go for another woman is now history. She had maintained a deafening silence for long until Saturday, March 15, 2014, when she spoke with ENCOMIUM Weekly from her base in Canada.

S/E govs condemn attack on Senate President’s convoy in Imo

SOUTH EAST Governors Forum has condemned the attack, last week, in Imo State on the convoy of the Senate President, Senator David Mark, describing same as a wicked act.

The governors also described the attack as “unfortunate,” adding  that they received the news with shock, and it was unfortunate that it happened in their zone.

After-sex vaginal gel protecting Women against HIV developed

Scientists appear to have inched closer to discovering the cure for the dreaded killer disease HIV with the development of a vaginal gel to protect women who apply it even three hours after sex.

US researchers say the vaginal gel contains anti-retroviral drugs which is effective against the virus. The drugs were original designed to be applied by women before sex but is believed that this would limit their potency and interfere with sex practice.

Manchester United draw Bayern Munich, Chelsea to face PSG in Champions League quarter-finals

Manchester United have been drawn against Bayern Munich while Chelsea will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.

David Moyes' side produced an impressive, and crucial, 3-0 win over Olympiakos in their last-16 second leg on Wednesday and have been rewarded with a two-legged tie with the holders.

Health Benefits Of Beer

Beer drinkers rejoice! Recent research shows that beer can also be good for whatever ails you. The key to tapping into beer’s benefits is moderation. Heavy drinking increases the threat of liver damage, some cancers, and heart problems. Bingeing on beer can also make you fat.

Here are 10 surprising — and healthy — reasons to cheer about your next beer.

MTN Saka Looses Academic Materials And Awards To fire

Reports just reaching us has it that Comic actor and MTN ambassador, Hafiz Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has lost valuables worth millions of naira to an inferno that razed his office located at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, last night.

Akas Baba Freed Wazobia FM’s OAP (On –Air-Personality)

On Air Personality, Anthony Akatakpo, popularly known as ‘Akas Baba’, has been set free by his abductors.
He was released in the wee hours of Thursday morning and rushed to an undisclosed hospital immediately for treatment.

Alamieyeseigha’s loot: Court summons EFCC, Lamorde

Despite controversy over the origin of the suit asking that the sum of N1.4 billion and another $1.3 million that was recovered from former governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, be returned to the state’s treasury, a Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, summoned Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and its Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, to appear before it on  April 15.

Recruitment tragedy: ‘NIS is liable’

THERE is no doubt that the  immigration officials responsible for the national tragedy of March 15 2014 that resulted in the death of 16 young Nigerians could be liable for the offence of manslaughter. There is ample evidence to prove all elements of the offence.

Jonathan orders cancellation of Immigration recruitment

President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday, directed the immediate cancellation of the immigration recruitment exercise that led to the death of more than twenty applicants and scores of others injured.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West can sue over engagement footage

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lawsuit over their leaked engagement footage can go ahead, a judge has ruled.
The couple were taking legal action against YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley for posting a 150-second video of the rapper's lavish proposal at San Francisco's AT&T Park stadium, but the tech entrepreneur had sought for the case to be dismissed on constitutional grounds, claiming it violated his rights to free speech.

10 Most Common Mistakes Men Make With Women.

Do you always find the pair of four inch heels running away from you? Have you always been wondering what goes wrong? Have you not been able to find the perfect woman for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this article is for you. Here are some common mistakes men make with women.

Choosing a woman based on beauty alone:

Nigerians spend N447.8bn on recharge cards monthly’

A workshop organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, weekend, to educate Nigerian Legislators on some intricate parts of telecom business/investments, incidentally exposed that Nigerians make a massive monthly investment of over four hundred billion naira on recharge cards alone.

Pastor uses machete on wife for missing church programme

An Ogun State Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Owode Egba, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, yesterday, remanded a Pastor, Samuel Daniel in prison for using a machete on his wife.

He was arraigned on a two-count charge of assault and providing false information, which is punishable under Sections 338 and 192 criminal code Vol 1 law of Ogun State, 2006.

Fire guts Christ Embassy

Property worth millions of naira were, Tuesday, destroyed when fire consumed the main auditorium of Christ Embassy Church, located on Billings Way, Ikeja, Lagos.

When Vanguard visited the scene, it was gathered that the fire started at 6.30pm from an apartment which housed about 14 power generating sets.

Kate Winslet receives Walk of Fame star

Kate Winslet received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday (17.03.14).

The 38-year-old actress was honoured with the accolade hours after an earthquake shook the Los Angeles area, and admitted it had ''frightened her quite a lot''.

Jonathan Inaugurates National Confab Amid Tight Security

For sometimes now, there have been debates over the issue of the national conference set up by President Goodluck Jonathan.

While some Nigerians have applauded the move by the President, others have kicked against it, claiming the conference would be handled selfishly for political gains and for other reasons. However, some have remained indifferent on the matter.

Lil Wayne: 'I Shot Myself And Passed Out When I Was 14'

Rapper Lil Wayne has revealed he once shot himself while posing in front of a mirror pretending to be his hero Notorious B.I.G.

During an appearance on Friday night's (14Mar14) Jimmy Kimmel Live! in America, the pint-sized hip-hop heavyweight was asked if he had ever been shot - and he had a very bizarre story to tell.

The rap star explained he was 14 when a gun went off as he was fooling around at home and he had to slide to the front door in his own blood to get help.

How Nollywood Actresses Blackmail Movie Producers

It has been a thing that has gone viral which we can't deny it doesn't happen but the truth has not yet been told on how it happens, though There has been reports by some Nollywood actresses claiming movie producers s*xually harass them, demand to sleep with them before they can get roles in their movies. However a producer, Ken Okafor has spoken out to say the reverse is the case.

Chimamanda wins the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction

Popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on March 13th won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction for her third novel about race and identity, Americanah. The award was presented to her yesterday at a function in Manhattan, USA.

Odemwingie apologises to Keshi

There are very strong indications that out-of-favour Super Eagles player, Osaze Odemwingie may likely re-join the Stephen Keshi-led Eagles in their remaining friendly games before they hit Brazil for the World Cup in June.

Mass burial for Saturday Kaduna villages attack victims

The remains of about 150 Southern Kaduna natives, were, yesterday, buried in a mass grave in Unguwant Gata, Maroa Chiefdom of Karua Local Government Area of the state, according to a local chief from the area.

Sankwai, Tekum and Unguwan Gata villages in Maroa Chiefdom were, Saturday, invaded by what villagers said were Fulani gunmen, killing no fewer than 200 natives and burning the three villages, after plundering them.

National Confab: FG insists on no-go areas

There were indications last night that the Federal Government was serious about enforcing the no-go area clauses contained in the report of the Presidential Committee on National Conference, as many of the delegates began to arrive Abuja, yesterday, for the confab inauguration today.

Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga gets covered in vomit at SXSW

Lady Gaga was vomited on during her performance at the South by Southwest festival.

The 27-year-old pop superstar took to the Doritos #BoldStage at SXSW in Austin, Texas, on Thursday night (14.03.14) and during her rendition of 'Swine' Gaga invited 'vomit painter' Millie Brown on stage.

Fireman finally opens up on his alleged ritual case

Pastor fire for fire...errm..Fireman has finally opened up his highly publicized ritual scandal.

Speaking to SBP, he said;

A lot of things written about me then were not correct. I want to use this opportunity to clear the air. I didn’t do it. I have never met that young man before. The story said I was bundled to the police station. That is not true. I drove to Panti police station myself. If I was guilty, I would have ran away. When the young man was called to testify in the presence of policemen, he confessed that we had never met.

Nollywood actor, Emma Ehumadu involved in an accident

Nollywood actor, Emma Ehumadu is a very lucky man!..he almost lost his life while filming an armed robbery scene at a movie location in Asaba, Delta state on Wednesday, March 12th.The accident occurred around 2pm. At the time, Emma Ehumadu and Zubby Michael were in a car, which was being driven by Jim Iyke.