6 CLEAR SIGNS YOUR EX WANTS YOU BACK

To put it frankly, breakups suck. They leave us feeling sad, hopeless, and frustrated. But as awful as they may be, some breakups don't last forever. If you're getting mixed signals from them—"Why is he constantly blowing up my phone?"—see if any of these six signs fit your situation. They may want a second chance.

EVERYTHING YOU NEVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PUBLIC TOILETS

Everyone has their wacky public bathroom habits. Some will do anything possible to avoid touching the bathroom door, others flush with their feet, and still others get an intense workout from all the hovering over toilets they do in the day-to-day. But are these bathroom dramatics really necessary? It depends, says Jason Tetro, a microbiologist, a probiotic company Bio-K+ advisory board member, and author of The Germ Code. “This is very timely because a study

THE 24-HOUR BOOB JOB

Cinderella's fairy godmother turned a tattered dress and a pumpkin into a shimmering gown and a lavish ride. Remember, though, there was one catch: The makeover lasted only until midnight. With his InstaBreast technique, Norman Rowe, a New York plastic surgeon, is playing fairy godmother to women temporarily seeking larger, fuller breasts, but his handiwork also lasts for only one night. In about 20 minutes, you can go from flat-chested to cleavage-proud.

9 SURPRISING WAYS YOUR BODY CAN INFLUENCE YOUR MIND

Most of us are aware that a positive attitude can improve health and speed recovery from illness, but does this also work the other way around?  ‘Embodied cognition’ is a term used by psychologists to describe how the way we move affects the way we think and feel. An early study in this fascinating field demonstrated that holding a pencil horizontally between your teeth activates the same muscles used for smiling, thus sending pleasure signals to our brain, while people who have Botox injected to reduce laughter lines are less happy afterwards.   

TOO MUCH NIGHTTIME IPHONE USE MAY HAVE LONG-TERM HEALTH CONSEQUENCES

Can’t tear yourself away from Pinterest when it’s time for bed? You might be seriously hurting yourself. According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, using gadgets before bed can not only shake up your sleep patterns—which we already knew, somewhat—it can also harm your health in the long run, too.

CHROMEBOOK: HP LAUNCHES 14-INCH LAPTOP WITH FULL-HD TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

After unveiling its 11-inch and 14-inch Chromebooks during the IFA 2014 event in September 2014, HP has now quietly launched the new high-end version of the same 14-inch model with new features including a touchscreen and of course, a higher price tag..Available for purchase at $439.99 in the US, the new HP Chromebook 14-x050nr Touch comes with some notable changes including a 14-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixel) resolution WLED-backlit touchscreen display,

FOLORUNSO ALAKIJA: RICHEST BLACK WOMAN COVERS HELLO NIGERIA MAGAZINE!

Billionaire business woman; Folorunso Alakija covers the December issue of Hello! Nigeria Magazine. The entrepreneur and richest black woman was the perfect cover for the season in a glamorous pink dress with. In the issue, Alakija opens up to Hello! about her success, oil business and everything that makes her the tycoon she is today, in her words; “It was a matter of taking on a challenge and I had to ensure that it worked because there was no going back,”

11 IMPORTANT THINGS ALL HAPPY COUPLES KNOW (ACCORDING TO SCIENTIST)

In the year 2014, scientists took a closer look at what makes people hook up, stay together, break up and everything in between. So what exactly were their findings? Lots of things that will probably sound familiar to every happy couple out there.The questions ranged from small (what sleeping positions say about a couple) to large (whether marriage is better than unmarried cohabitation). The overall conclusion: While we may act like love with a capital L is the most important factor for a long-lasting relationship, science proves it takes a lot more than that.

WATCH VIDEO: GERMANY'S 2ND DIVISION CLUB GATHERS OVER 27,000 FANS FOR CHRISTMAS CAROL...

OLAMIDE , PHYNO, DAVIDO & OTHERS LISTED AS MTV BASE HOSTTEST ALE CELEBS OF 2014...

The Official Naija Top Ten has revealed the top 5 Hottest Male Celebrities of the Year. The names were unveiled at this week’s special edition of Official Naija Top Ten by MTV Base VJs, Stephanie Coker and Ehiz Okoeguale and it features two indigenous language rapper, Olamide and Phyno as well as Pop stars including Davido and Burna

JUSTIN BIEBER GOT HIS OWN PRIVATE JET FOR CHRISTMAS

Justin Bieber pretty much wins for coolest holiday present, like, ever after he shared with his fans that he got a super tricked out private jet. Yes, you read that correctly, the Biebs got a plane. The controversial crooner took to Instagram to show off his new mode of transportation, naturally, and we gotta say it's pretty freaking awesome. "Merry Christmas," he wrote alongside a snapshot of the luxurious interior. "She's a beauty." Um…you can say that again.see photos on justinbieber instagram page. 

MAMA KNOWLES WAS MORE SEXIER THAT BEY BACK IN THE OLDIES?...

Solange and Beyoncé have always been two peas in a pod. Need proof? Peep this ridiculously cute throwback photo of the two singers with their parents, Matthew and Tina Knowles, from 1990. Newlywed Solange shared the old family Christmas photo on her Instagram this morning and wrote, "Can't be bothered" since 90..... Merry Christmas!"The two girls are shown in matching red-and-green print dresses and both in the exact same pose—with their heads propped up by their left hands. 

OFFICIAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARD FROM THE KARDASHIANS

There may not be an official Kardashian family Christmas card this year, but this may be as close as it gets! Kris Jenner shared a picture on Instagram of several of her family members in fine cartoon form from Kim Kardashian's game. "Merry Christmas!!! #KimKardashianGame #obsessed," the proud mama wrote alongside the colorful photo. Four out of five of the lovely ladies don Santa Claus hats behind a cute message to fans that reads, "Merry

IGGY AZALEA PROVES THAT DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND!

Iggy Azalea had one very special gift under her Christmas tree this year from her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young. The "Black Widow" rapper couldn't help but flaunt what her beau got her for the holiday on Instagram—and we gotta say, he did a mighty fine job! The Aussie native showed off a heart-shaped pendant covered in diamonds and professed her love for all to see by writing, "I love you indefinitely.

CHRIS BROWN & KARRUECHE TRAN ENGAGEMENT RUMORS SWIRL AFTER SHE POSTS THIS ....

After Karrueche Tran posting a shot of her hand (her right hand, might we add) wearing two massive diamond rings, people immediately rushed to the conclusion that she was trying to hint that she and Chris Brown were engaged. The two, who are notoriously off-and-on, have landed in the headlines recently for their back-and-forth drama on social media. In early December Brown took to Twitter to publically trash Tran and announce that he was single. She then posted a

KATIE HOLMES STUNS IN NEW COVER SHOOT AS SHE DISCUSSES IMPORTANCE OF DAWSON'S CREEK

Katie Holmes is sizzling on the latest cover of Elle Canada. The 35-year-old actress, who chatted to the magazine about Dawson's Creek, showed her seductive side in a see-through, long-sleeved black and white blouse. She paired the sheer shirt with form-fitted white bottoms which were printed with black stripes on the front and held up by a petite brown leather belt Another shot,

14 MORE MADONNA SONGS GET LEAKED A WEEK AFTER UNFINISHED ALBUM HITS THE INTERNET

Another 14 Madonna songs leaked onto the Internet on Tuesday night. This follows on the heels of last week's leak, when 13 unfinished tracks off her upcoming album, Rebel Heart, appeared online. The latest breach has exposed a collaboration with Pharrell called Back That Up (Do It), as well as songs titled Veni Vidi Vici, Beautiful Scars, Iconic, God Is Love, and Tragic Girl. The 56-year-old star appeared to be referencing the incident when she

ALICIA KEYS SHARES PHOTO OF U2 FRONTMAN BONO KISSING HER PREGNANT AS DUE DATE APPROACHES

Bono took a knee to plant a sweet kiss on the pregnant belly of Alicia Keys. The 33-year-old expecting singer shared a photograph of the tender moment on Wednesday with her more than 20 million followers on Twitter. 'Baby love from Uncle B. Maybe the baby will be our Christmas gift... we'll let u know,' she tweeted along with the snap The U2 frontman had tinted glasses on as he kissed Alicia who showed her chic maternity style in a long-sleeved grey dress in the photo.

MOTHER DROWNED 6-YR-OLD DAUGHTER BECAUSE SHE BELIEVED SHE HAD BEEN MOLESTED AND WANTED TO SAVE HER FROM THIS WORLD

A mother who confessed to killing her 6-year-old daughter at the family’s Minnesota home on Tuesday told police she did it because she thought the girl had been molested. Kayla Marie Jones, 25, has been charged with second-degree murder after she was arrested outside her home in St Paul.  Police responding to a report that a girl had drowned in a bathtub, arrived to find Jones standing outside

HOW MY FATHER MADE ME A SUICIDE BOMBER - 13-YR-OLD SUSPECT

The ancient city of Kano was thrown into shock yesterday following the confession of a 13 years old suicide bomber arrested by the police at the wake of twin bombblast that rocked the city textile market over how she was conscripted as suicide bomber by his biological father. The suicide bomber who identified herself as Zaharau Babangida told a bewildered city dwellers that ‘it began one day when my father took my mum and I to a forest in Bauchi where we met people claiming to be working for God”.

PASSENGERS STRANDED AT LAGOS AIRPORT OVER INCREASE FARES

The operators capitalised on the Christmas rush to increase their fares.According to the reports gathered, the air ticket for an hour flight currently ranged from N30, 000 to N43, 000, depending on the carrier. This was against N18,000 to N30,000 a few days ago. Officials of some of the airlines said the rush for tickets was more pronounced on Lagos, Enugu, Abuja, Owerri, Calabar and Port Harcourt routes. The carriers currently operating commercial services in the country are Arik Air, Aero Contractors,

HOW POLICE SHOT MAN BECAUSE OF BRIBE

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a police inspector said to have allegedly fired a shot at a commercial cab in the Agric, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, which hit an up and coming artiste, Olasore Oluwafemi. The state police spokesperson, Kenneth Nwosu, told source that the policeman had been transferred to the police headquarters pending the conclusion of investigations. This came as the victim said he was going through excruciating pain because the bullet had yet to be removed from his leg.Source had reported on Tuesday, last week, that the 28-year-old was on his way to meeting his friend, Opeyemi Efunwole, at the Agric area, when a team of policemen stopped the commercial cab he was in. The police in the area were said to be notorious for extorting money from cab drivers.

SO WHO KILLED UNCLE BOLA IGE ?

There was once a Roman statesman, lawyer, political theorist, philosopher, widely considered one of Rome’s greatest orators and prose stylists. His name was Marcus Tullius Cicero who lived between (January 3, 106 BC and December 7, 43 BC) Cicero is generally seen as one of the most versatile minds of Roman culture and his writings, the paragon of classical Latin. He introduced the Romans to the chief schools of Greek philosophy and created a Latin vocabulary. We learnt his childhood dream was “Always to be the best and far to excel the others’’.

WATCH VIDEO: OSINBAJO CAMPAIGNS IN BRT SAYS NIGERIA NEEDS BUHARI

The vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 presidential election, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday said the country needed a man of integrity, such as the APC’s flag bearer, Maj. Gen. Muhamadu Buhari, to end corruption in the country. Osinbajo, who joined passengers in the Bus Rapid Transit from the Tafawa Balewa Square to Barracks area of Lagos, urged Nigerians to vote for Buhari, saying the former military Head of State is the only one that can curb corruption in the country. The former Lagos State Commissioner for Justice addressed passengers in the bus, saying he would utilise “unusual opportunities to reach out to Nigerians on the need to vote out the PDP.”

WATCH: GEN. BUHARI HAS A MESSAGE FOR NIGERIANS THIS CHRISTMAS

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, have released their Christmas card, and video greetings to Nigerians.

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PHOTOS: HOW PRES. JONATHAN SPENT HIS CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLA

Photos of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Christmas Day celebration has been shared on Twitter by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati. He started his day by attending a Christmas Day Service at St Matthew’s church, Maitama, Abuja, in the company of his mother and first lady, Patience Jonathan. Later in the day, he received guests like, Vice-president, Namadi Sambo and Chief Imam of Abuja Central Mosque at the Presidential Villa. Below is a picture story of the President’s Christmas Day, in the public eye.

WHY WE CAN'T INVESTIGATE PDP's N21 BILLION FUNDRAISER - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated that it has no power to investigate the Peoples Democratic Party and donors at theN21.27 billion fundraiser for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election campaign.

READ! YOU'VE MADE A CAREER OF LYING - WOLE SOYINKA REPLIES OBASANJO

I had fully attuned myself to the fact that our Owu retiree soldier and prolific author is an infliction that those of us who share the same era and nation space must learn to endure. However, it does appear that there is no end to this individual’s capacity for infantile mischief, and for needless, mind-boggling provocations, such as his recent ‘literary’ intrusion on my peace.

CHECK OUT KONGA PLUS SIZE MAGAZINE FEATURING LATASHA NGWUBE

Konga.com presents to the plus size fashionista the best in designer fashion with its new plus-size fashion category! Check out the amazing Konga flip book with Latasha Ngwube, Editor of Pride magazine and Assistant Editor of Vanguard Allure as cover girl. Click here to view for free: Konga Plus Size Magazine. Konga wishes you a very merry Christmas!

SEE HOW MO ABUDU, RITA DOMINIC, KUNLE AFOLAYAN AND OTHER CELEBS SPENT THEIR CHRISTMAS

In the spirit of Christmas, many of the celebrities spent the day with their family while a few more hung out with friends

HOW TO BE OLUSEGUN OBASANJO - HIS WATCH AND HIS LEGACIES

Olusegun Obasanjo was 21 years old when he joined the army in 1958. That time, he probably didn’t know he’ll become one of the most influential leaders in Nigerian history. But he went on to play a lead role in the civil war, become head of state twice, initiate landmark reforms and spearhead crucial democratic transitions. His legacies have been truly remarkable — and paradoxical.

HOW DOCTOR WAS KILLED AND FIRE GUTS HOSPITAL IN ONDO

The Chief Medical Doctor, Dr. Akintayo Oguntuase, at the Universal Specialist Hospital –  a popular private hospital in Akure, Ondo state – died today after a fire gutted the building in the early hours of today. The fire outbreak which reportedly lasted over two hours, started at 2.00 am in the mid night after an electric surge had occurred in the hospital. Although patients, who were in the hospital when the incident occurred were rescued, medical