BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS REPORTEDLY ABDUCT 18 FEMALE SOLDIERS IN BORNO

According to reports, 18 female soldiers are believed to have been kidnapped in Borno State. Only eight out of the 26 women posted to the military base of the Multinational Joint Task Force in Baga could be accounted for after the Boko Haram attack on the facility, according to Sahara Reporters.

The commander of the troops in the area, Colonel Kuti, has also reportedly not been seen since the attack.

THREE-YEAR-OLD NARRATES HOW MAN RAPED HER IN NIGERIA

Little Chinansa (pseudonym) lost her innocence to a neighbour, who stole her virginity under the pretext of being a friend. Though in kindergarten class two, Chinansa vividly recalled how she was allegedly defiled by 25-year-old Hamzat Afeez, a painter who lived in her parents’ house. During a visit to the residence on Remi Ogunjimi Street, in the Egbeda area of Lagos State, the minor told source how Afeez raped her and afterwards washed her pants

NEWBORN BABY GIRL THROWN TO ITS DEATH FROM 17-STOREY BUILDING STILL WITH ITS UMBILICAL CORD ATTACHED IN CHINA

A Chinese newborn with her umbilical cord still attached was found dead after apparently being thrown from a 17-storey building. Highly distressing images of the infant lying in a pool of blood, too graphic to publish, have been circulated widely on social media and news websites in China. It is believed the girl's body was found on the busy pavement on Saturday, prompting an urgent police investigation to find the baby's mother. Officers questioned residents

HOW THIS 25-YR-OLD MOTHER BEAT HER 3-YR-OLD DAUGHTER TO DEATH

A mother has been accused of beating her three-year-old daughter to death just six months after she was arrested for abusing two of her other children. Katlyn Marin, 25, said nothing as she appeared via video link in district court in Nashua, New Hampshire for her arraignment on Monday, two days after the charges against her were announced. Marin is accused of assaulting her daughter Brielle Gage several times on November 24 and 25.  After a 911 call was placed from the family's Nashua home, Brielle

WARNING! VERY GRAPHIC: MISS BUMBUM CONTESTANT REVEALS THE SHOCKING DAMAGE CAUSED BY FILLERS INJECTED TO GIVE HER A BIGGER BOTTOM AND THIGHS

A model whose bottom came second in Brazil's Miss BumBum beauty contest has revealed the terrible harm plastic surgery wreaked on her body.Andressa Urach, 27, spent a month in intensive care and feared she would lose her leg after fillers 'rotted' her muscles and had to be removed, triggering a life-threatening infection.These photos show the shocking extent of the damage to one of the most controversial TV presenters in Brazil - a nation which has overtaken the U.S. to become the cosmetic

CHARLIZE THERON GENTLY KISSES SON JACKSON ON FAMILY OUTING WITH SEAN PENN

She may be one of Hollywood's elite, but when it comes to her son Jackson, Charlize Theron proves that she's a doting mom just like any other. The 39-year-old actress was seen planting a kiss on her three-year-old son Jackson as she carried him while going to dinner with her beau Sean Penn on Sunday.

IGGY AZALEA POSTS FRESH-FACE SELFIE TO INSTAGRAM AFTER ANNOUNCING THAT SHE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH STRESS-RELATED JOINT DYSFUNCTION

She made the announcement that she was diagnosed with a stress-related joint dysfunction last week but that hasn't slowed Iggy Azalea down. On Tuesday the 25-year-old rapper took to her Instagram to share a close up selfie showing herself looking fresh faced. Her long, lightly-curled blonde hair falls past her shoulders, framing her face, her full lips and the famous beauty spot on her chin.She has kept a low profile from her social media handles over the past few days but Iggy finally popped back up on her

CHERYL FERNANDEZ-VERSINI AND SIMON COWELL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD AT NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS

The X Factor stars Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini are set to go head-to-head for a top prize at the National Television Awards later this month. The pair will battle it out for the TV Judge honour alongside Simon's fellow Britain's Got Talent panellist David Walliams and Great British Bake Off legend Mary Berry. The nod for Cheryl comes after she returned to the ITV talent after four years.

CARA DELEVINGNE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOOKALIKE GRANDMOTHER AFTER SHE PASSED AWAY AGED 102

Cara Delevingne has paid tribute to her late paternal grandmother after she passed away aged 102. The model took to Instagram on Monday to share the sad news with her followers. Posting a collage of three pictures of Angela Margo Delevingne, to whom the 22-year-old bears a striking resemblance, Cara wrote: 'Rest in peace Angela Delevingne the kindest, most intelligent and wickedly

RITA ORA STEALS THE SHOW AS SHE GRAPPLES WITH HER ASSETS IN THIGH SPLIT DRESS AT THE VOICE OF UK LAUNCH

She's a dedicated follower of fashion - and so Rita Ora was never going to blend into the background when she attend the television launch of BBC talent show, The Voice UK. The 24-year-old coach looked as if she was struggling to contain her assets as she held her purple dress in place as she linked arms with fellow panellist, Ricky Wilson. The floor-length number was asking for a wardrobe malfunction with its plunging neckline and high thigh-split going

DAN HOOPER HEAPS PRAISES ON FIANCEE KYM MARSH AS THEY ANNOUNCE THEIR PLAN FOR A WINTER WEDDING

They've only been dating for 10 months, but Dan Hooper and Kym Marsh are certain their relationship will last forever. Dan tells OK! magazine that it's because Kym is his 'best friend', while the actress claims her fiancé is 'the One' – despite being married twice before. 'She's my best friend, she's the love of my life – she's my everything',

PEDOPHILE ROCKER LAN WATKINS'S GIRLFRIEND SHARED SICKENING FANTASIES OF SEX TAPE DISCUSSING GETTING HER PREGNANT SO THEY WOULD HAVE A BABY TO ABUSE

Paedophile singer Ian Watkins made a sex tape with a girlfriend where they spoke of his sickening fantasies of child abuse, a court heard today. Mother-of-one Joanne Mjadzelics, 39, allegedly discussed child abuse with Lostprophets singer Watkins before he was jailed for 35 years for a series of sex offences.

A court heard police seized the rock star's computers and video tapes when he was arrested and discovered one titled 'Jo Paedo Talk Cardiff'. When they played the video they saw Watkins and Mjadzelics having sex

MEXICAN MAYOR'S WIFE WHO GOT CARTEL TO KILL 43 STUDENT FOR THREATENING TO INTERRUPT HER SPEECH IS TAKEN INTO PRISON

The wife of a Mexican mayor whose police force turned 43 students over to a drug gang that allegedly killed them has been charged with organized crime and money laundering. Maria de los Angeles Pineda is the wife of Jose Luis Abarca, the former mayor of Iguala, a city in southern Guerrero state.  Pineda's brothers were leading members of the Guerreros Unidos drug gang, according to prosecutors.

THIS SCIENTIST KILLED HIS WIFE OVER CUSTODY OF SON AND BLAME HER NEW LOVER

A scientist who battered his ex-wife to death in what he believed was the perfect murder was trapped by his satnav, a court was told yesterday. Wai Tsang, 33, was involved in a custody battle with Mingzi Yang, 29, and wanted her dead so that he would not have to share access to their son Lucas, five.

13 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY IN A JOB INTERVIEW

Aside from submitting a CV full of typos, the quickest way to be eliminated from consideration for a new job is making an avoidable interview blunder — like putting your foot in your mouth. "Every year we see more surveys and polls come out listing some of the crazy things that candidates do or say in job interviews," says Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "You Can't Be Serious! Putting Humor to Work." "So, it's very clear that some people still haven't received the memo: What you say in an interview matters immensely. It's your audition!" 

8 THINGS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SAY AND MEAN IN AN INTERVIEW

In your lifetime, you will probably have to prepare for lots and lots of job interviews. Every interview is different because every job and every interviewer is different, but there are a few things that rarely change when it comes to job interviews — like what you should say to make yourself irresistible to employers. Here are eight things you should always say (and mean) in an interview:

NIYOLA IN LOVE WITH BANKY W's YOUNGER BROTHER AND NOT BANKY W

Social media and blogs was filled with news of Niyola and Banky W having an affair. in an interview few weeks back the EME star said that they are actually in a relationship but its not the kind of relationship everyone is thinking but a boss and employee kind of relationship. Few days after she granted the interview, she shared pictures of herself and Banky W’s kid brother on instagram with lovely captions that is meant to be for lovers only

PHOTOS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE, GEN. BUHARI, GOV. FASHOLA, PROF. OSINBAJO ATTENDS LAGOS STATE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING

APC National Chairman John Oyegun, Governor Rotimi Amaechi, APC Presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate Prof Yemi Osinbajo joined Governor of Lagos state Babatunde Fashola, RCCG General Overseer Pastor Adeboye and his wife and other Lagosians to offer praise to God for 2015 at the state house arena in Ikeja yesterday. Below are photos from the Lagos State Annual Thanksgiving.

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PHOTOS: DJ CUPPY, YEMI ALADE, FADE OGUNRO, IN STUNNING PHOTOS FOR GUARDIAN LIFE

DJ Cuppy, singer Yemi Alade, OAP Fade Ogunro, TV personality Stephanie Coker and other ladies took stunning photos for Guardian Life Sunday Edition.

10 IMPORTANT RULES TO FOLLOW WHEN POPPING THE QUESTION

Unlike your favourite video game, there is no "reset" button after you take certain steps in your life. For example, when you ask your ladylove to marry you. You can NEVER undo that moment.Truth is, most of your engagement has a reset button. Not the proposal. You can't undo it. The stakes couldn't be higher. Assuming she accepts, she'll describe every detail--from the salad dressing to the roses to the way your voice quivered--again and again to everyone she has ever met. She'll blog it. Facebook it. Twitter it. Even Instagram it!

5 QUALIFIES MEN LOOK FOR IN A WOMAN

Men and women spend most of their lives trying to decipher the inner workings of the opposite sex.Stop playing the guessing game and read on to discover what men are really looking for in a woman.

1. Men want an independent woman: Sure, it's great to be needed. Guys don't mind being your shoulder to cry on or the lifters of all things heavy, but they also want a woman who can take care of herself. Men want a woman with her own life, her own friends and her own aspirations. A woman who can handle herself, both emotionally and financially, is a huge turn on. He wants

MOTHER SHOOTS TWO SLEEPING SON TO DEATH THEN KILLS HERSELF

Two men were shot by their mother who then killed herself, according to police reports. Levi, 25, and Garrett Brown, 24, were sleeping when they were murdered in their sleep by Rebecca Smith, 48, also known as Rebecca Brown. She left a suicide note at the home in Webber Falls, Oklahoma, laying out her intentions. It is believed that Smith was on medication and there is a possibility that she had mental health issues. On Christmas Eve, Smith wrote

DEPRESSION COULD BE AN ALLERGY ACCORDING TO SCIENTIST

A growing number of scientists believe that depression is a physical illness, resembling an allergy, despite being commonly believed to be a mental condition.

 George Slavich, a clinical psychologist at the University of California in Los Angeles, has said that he believes that depression is as much a physical condition as it is a mental one. Speaking to the Guardian he said: ‘I don’t even talk about it as a psychiatric condition any more. ‘It does involve psychology, but it also involves equal parts of biology and physical health’.

WOMAN BITES OFF MAN'S PRIVATE PART IN EDO NIGERIA

THERE was pandemonium, weekend, in Benin City, Edo State, after a middle aged man (name withheld) lost his life following a fight with a lady, who chopped off his private part.The incident which occurred around Isihor area of the city shocked the residents, considering the way and manner the heated argument between the lady and the deceased resulted to bloodshed. It was learned that the lady ran her SUV car into the deceased Honda SUV,

RESIDENTS CONFRONT ROBBERS- HAND TWO TO POLICE

Two suspected armed robbers, Emeka Edward and George David, are currently cooling their feet at the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly robbing in the Alagbado area of the state. Source learnt that the two suspects were initially apprehended by residents of the area, and were later handed over to the Alagbado Police Division. Our correspondent gathered that while Edward and David were arrested, a third member of the gang, who was said to be in possession of an AK-47 used during the operation, identified simply as Kelvin, was still on the run.

POLICEMAN SHOOTS YOUTHS DURING CARNIVAL, INJURES FOUR

No fewer than four persons were said to have sustained gun injuries after a drunken policeman, Corporal Emmanuel Ubi, reportedly opened fire on some youths during a carnival at Edumare Squad, Lagos Island. The names of the victims were given as Yusuf Abdullahi, 17; Lekan Bamgbala, 26; Deji Bamgbala, 18, and an unnamed youth. Source  learnt that the bullet pierced through the right leg of Abdullahi and came out from the other

B’ HARAM OVERRUNS MILITARY BASE IN BORNO

Boko Haram militants on Saturday launched fresh attacks on some communities in Borno and Yobe states, killing scores of people, including children. The attack on Borno State   was on a military base at the fishing community of Baga, near Lake Chad. The   base is used by the Multinational Joint Task Force which was established in 1998 to battle cross-border crimes but whose mandate was expanded to fighting Boko Haram. The force is made up of troops from Nigeria as well as Niger and Chad. Hundreds of fear-stricken

MBF WANTS DOKUBO-ASARI ARRESTED

The Middle Belt Forum on Sunday in Abuja asked the Presidency and security agencies in the country to arrest the leader of the Niger-Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujaheed Dokubo-Asari, following his recent comment in which he allegedly declared that Nigeria would be on fire if President Goodluck Jonathan failed to win the 2015 presidential election. The MBF said the Dokubo-Asari’s comment indicated that Jonathan would rig

TRUCK CRUSHES PARENT AND THEIR TWO KIDS TO DEATH

Four members of the same family– a father, mother and their two kids– have been crushed to death by a truck laden with bags of rice. The accident was said to have happened along the Iwo-Ibadan Road in Osun State. A passenger in a commercial bus, who witnessed the accident, told our correspondent in Osogbo on Sunday that Mr. and Mrs. Olumide Bankole; their children, Sharon and

PRESIDENCY & OTHERS TO SPEND N517.9M ON MEALS IN 2015

The Federal Government is proposing to spend   N517.9m   this year on meals and refreshments   for the Presidency, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, ministries of power and petroleum as well as their parastatals. The amount is contained in the details of the 2015 budget breakdown, which was obtained by our correspondents in Abuja on Sunday. The   N517.9m proposal for refreshments and meals is 42.9 per cent or N158.94m higher than the   N359.94m approved for the

STOP LOOSING 400,000 BARRELS OF OIL PER DAY - FASHOLA TELLS FG

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, at the weekend, asked the federal government to stop losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day, which he said, could earn the country nearly $7.8 billion per annum at $50 per barrel. The governor also faulted the austerity measures the federal government put in place to stem the impact of the unprecedented decline of oil prices on the international markets, describing the measures as deceptive.

PDP: OUR IDEOLOGY HAS ENHANCED BUSINESS GROWTH

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh. Says its policies energised the private sector   Muazu: How party ensured agricultural revolution . Ahead of the commencement of its presidential campaigns on Thursday in Lagos, the ruling  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said it had in the last 15 years provided an enabling environment that empowered Nigerian entrepreneurs across board to flourish in business and economy. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, said in a

BUHARI & FASHOLA IN CHURCH - URGE NIGERIANS TO THANK GOD

Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola. The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, on Sunday attended the annual thanksgiving church service organised by the Lagos State Government in partnership with the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye at Lagos House, Ikeja.

OKONJO-IWEALA NAMED 'UNSUNG HERE' OF 2014 IN FORBES ARTRICLE

Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance,  Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The Chairman of Global Business Policy Council of A.T Kearney, a  top global management consulting firm, Mr. Paul Laudicina, has named the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance,  Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, number one on his list of five “Unsung Leaders of 2014”  based on a survey.

JONATHAN LOSES YOUNGER SISTER

President Goodluck  Jonathan on Sunday announced the passing away of his younger sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei. She passed away day at a hospital in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, after a brief illness. The deceased, according to a statement by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, was  52. Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.

JOEL OSTEEN SERMONS: STRATEGICALLY ORDERED STEPS 2015 AND MORE

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NEW MUSIC: DIPO - PA PA FT. FALZ (OFFICIAL AUDIO 2015)

Dipo is no new entrant to the Nigerian music scene. Since the release of his hit single “Be your man” in 2012 which gained him attention globally and spawned numerous covers, Dipo has continued to release music true to his authentic African sound. This time around, Dipo teams up with Bahd Guys CEO Falz on this new single – ‘Pá Pá’. Now based in Toronto, Canada the Nigerian singer has never failed to deliver good music to his loyal fans and he is definitely not about to stop. “Pá Pá” is produced by his longtime producer Spax (Be your man), mixed and mastered by Lexisugar.

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HOW TO CURE EVERY FOOD CRAVING

SWEETS

Got a sweet tooth? A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that both sugar and fat stimulate a pleasure region of the brain—but sugar has the greater effect, making it even more challenging of a food to resist. “Cravings are linked to deprivation,” states Julie Upton, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Appetite for Health, “and the more people avoid

YVONNE NELSON BAGS THE AWARD FOR GHANA'S FEMALE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2014

Gorgeous Yvonne Nelson who is an Actress and also a stunning Entrepreneur attended the Entertainment TV Award Yesterday 1st January 2015, she rocked a Brown Skin Tone Dress with Black Indian Hand Cut Sequins and Beaded Embroidery Lace and she didn’t go back empty handed with all this glamorous look for she bagged the award for The Female Personality of The Year 2014 

MBGN 2014 IHEOMA COVERS HOUSE OF MALIQ JANUARY ISSUE

MBGN Iheoma Nnadi Amanda covers HOUSE OF MALIQ Magazine January Issue. The Nigerian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2014 looks stunning as she rock a red and black top styled with a short bob hairstyle. She represented Akwa Ibom state and represented Nigeria in the Miss World 2014 contest. 

MY NEW YEAR PROPHESY FOR NIGERIA - READ!

Written by Dele Momodu.

 Now the bells are tolling – a year is dead. And my heart is slowly beating the Nunc Dimittis to all my hopes and mute yearnings of a new year. And ghosts hover round dream beyond dream Dream beyond dream mingling with the brightest gleam. Bell-sounds fading into memories like rain drops falling into a river. And now the bells are chiming – a year is born. And my heart-bell is ringing in a dawn. But it’s shrouded things I see dimly stride on heart-canopied paths to a riverside.

HILARIOUS 2015 RESOLUTIONS NAIJA CELEB MUST MAKE

It is a common phenomenon that at the beginning of every year a lot of people tend to desire to become a person in the new year, hence the need for a new year resolution. However, singer-turned-writer, Etcetera has hilariously penned down some of the resolutions of some naija celebs he and a lot of Nigerians are expecting from some fore entertainers in the country. Read the hilarious piece below:

HOW GOVERNOR MIMIKO'S AIDE ASSAULTS FEMAL STAFF

Sahara Reporters said the governor’s aide assaulted one of his female workers, Funmilayo Alao-Kwabe in his office in Akure, the state capital. Mr. Akinbobola, who is the chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), allegedly gave Ms. Funmilayo, who heads a maintenance department at the agency a brutal beating after the two had a row over salary increment.

TIMAYA NEW YEAR NEW LEXUS SUV

Timaya is really going higher, on January 1, 2014 the 'Ukwu' singer showed off him brand new Lexus SUV on his Instagram page. The artiste shared a photo of his new whip and boasted about it in the caption of his photo which was "Am so so so so so happy am still in d game, still strong and relevant. I just wana thank GOD,my fans,all d DJ's,media houses...and to all my HATERS Pls stay tuned cause we still ave a lot more coming 2015. Amen.

CICRET BRACELET: NEW WEARABLE DEVICE TURNS YOUR ARM INTO A SMARTPHONE

French designers are working on a new bracelet that projects your smartphone content onto your arm. Talk about reading emails on your skin! To turn this amazing Cicret device into reality, the designers are seeking funding. A YouTube video which explains how the device functions, has gone viral with over 4 million views already.

LAGOS CRIME: FASHOLA ROBBED , STABBED IN THE FACE WITH BROKEN BOTTLES AT PARTY

Two men accused of robbing and stabbing a Lagos based student, Ahmed Fashola, in the face with broken bottles have been arraigned before Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Both suspects, 27-year-old Morufu Cole of No. 4, Iduntafa St., Lagos Island, Lagos, and 26-year-old Suleiman Tukur of No. 14, Iduntafa St., Lagos Island, Lagos are facing three counts of conspiracy and assault occasioning harm and stealing, Daily Independent reports. According to the Police prosecutor, Chidi Okoye, the accused, who both

FIRST DATE: 15 WAYS TO MAKE HIM ASK YOU OUT AGAIN

Dating is like playing with fire. You can never really tell if it's going all wrong without actually burning your hand. On most first dates, the couple is a bundle of nerves. After all you are going to unravel a mystery and the truth can go both ways. But if you've really liked the guy and want to make sure he asks you out again, on a second date, you can salvage the situation with some quick tips.

LADIES ONLY: 6 SIGNS HE IS DEFINITELY CHEATING ON YOU

Are you in a relationship whereby you always have to guess what your man's mood-swing means?Do you have this creepy feeling that he may be seeing someone else but you have no solid proof to back your suspicions? Well, here are 6 not-so-obvious signs that your man is definitely cheating on you: