AFENIFERE ENDORSES JONATHAN FOR SECOND TERM

The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan’s bid for a second term in office. It gave its endorsement at a meeting its members held with the President at the residence of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, on Tuesday. Jonathan told reporters after the meeting that he had come to pay homage to the leader of the Afenifere.

POLICE ACCUSE IMAM AND OTHERS OF N30M FRAUD IN NIGERIA

The Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Adeniji Adele, Lagos State, has accused an Imam, Abdullateef Abubakar, of conniving with two other suspects at large to dupe an Abuja-based businessman, Olalekan Adeshina, to the tune of N30m. Source gathered that the victim had been consulting the imam, who lives on the Binuyo Street, Ita-Faaji area of the state for special prayers since 2012. It was

85-YR-OLD COMMUNITY LEADER BEHEADED IN BENIN

Aruogba village in the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State has been thrown into confusion following the murder of an 85-year-old community leader, Goodluck Uwumahongie, by unidentified gunmen. It was gathered that the late octogenarian was shot several times by the attackers before he was beheaded in Irhirhi, a nearby village, where he had fled to, following a land tussle. The headless body of the late community leaders was said to have been found

NIGERIA KIDNAPPERS SAYS SCHOOLGIRL WILL WORK FOR HER RANSOM

The Niger Republic-based kidnappers who abducted a 15-year-old schoolgirl, Precious Okoro, have said if her family refuses to pay $100,000 ransom, she would be made to work for it. The victim’s mother, Blessing, while appealing to the government for help, said her family had become bankrupt as a result of expenses. She added that relatives and friends had abandoned them as they now struggled to feed. source had reported on Tuesday how Precious was kidnapped at the Ajah area of Lagos State en route to her school

ATTACKS ON MY PERSON NOT SURPRISING —BUHARI

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the February 14 presidential election, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday said he was not surprised at attacks on his person by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party leaders. He also said that Nigeria could not afford another four years under a PDP-led government. He explained that a party which had failed to deliver on promises it had been making to Nigerians for almost 16 years, would have nothing new to offer if given another four years. Buhari said this while receiving in audience

NIGERIA'S FAILED STATE UNDER PRES. JONATHAN - DAVID WEST

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West, on Tuesday described Nigeria as a failed state. David-West, at a news conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said that any government that could not protect its citizens was a failed government. He said, “We have a failed state in Nigeria today. I have been reading what is happening in Rivers State. Any government that cannot protect   its citizens   is not worth being called a government.” The professor of virology expressed his support for Governor Rotimi Amaechi and   any party that would bring light over the country’s current darkness.

7 WAYS TO SUCCESS-PROOF YOUR CAREER AND YOUR BRAND

1. Have a Plan: If you to fail to plan, you plan to fail. Motivational speaker and life coach, Anthony Robbins, says it best, "If you don't have your own plan, someone else is going to make you fit into their plan." Looking for a promotion? Thinking about a career change? Then consider this: How many of you would go on a cross-country trip without mapping your trip on your GPS or Google? So why would you go through life without a "life plan"? This is where a mission statement comes in. Do you have a personal and/or career mission statement? If you do not, then create one.

#BEAUTYSCHOOL: HOW TO MAKE YOUR PERFUME LAST

Question: I can barely smell my fragrance on my skin an hour or two after spraying it—what can I do to make it last longer?

Answer: If you've been wearing the same perfume for years or even months, you've likely become desensitized to smelling it on yourself, which is why it feels like it's not working. But that doesn't mean that others can't smell it, so resist the urge to spritz on more than you did when you first started wearing it. Instead, follow these tips.

6 SIMPLE BUT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE WAYS BOOST EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

An inspired, hard-working team can make miracles happen. Unfortunately, this is one of the biggest barriers to success facing leaders today. A recent Gallup study revealed that just 30 percent of  Office workers are engaged at work, while 18 percent are actively disengaged. This is dangerous for any business because that discontent can quickly spread to other employees and destroy your company's productivity.

DO YOU AGREE? DREW BARRYMORE SAYS WOMEN CAN''T HAVE IT ALL; AS EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS TO BE EARNED

Drew Barrymore once took heat for saying that women can't have it all, and she's saying it again. Only this time, she's being a little more careful about it. While covering More magazine, Barrymore opens up about women trying to accomplish it all, and says that they can do it, but they have to be willing to work for it because they literally have physics working against them. "I'll get in trouble for it, but I'll say it anyway: Women can't do it all," she tells the mag. "Quantum physics actually says you can't do it all. Like,

PLUS SIZE MODEL HAYLEY HASSEHOFF TALKS TO FEMALE ABOUT DEALING WITH BAD BODY DAYS AND FACING HER CRITICS

Plus size model Hayley Hasselhoff is known for being incredibly confident about her body and frequently flaunts her curvaceous figure both during official photoshoots, and for the odd perfectly-posed selfie on her Instagram account.  But the 22-year-old beauty has admitted to DailyMail.com that there are days when she still suffers with her insecurities and when she struggles to embrace her own beauty for what it is, rather than comparing herself with others. 'I still have bad body days,' she explained. 'But it's OK to have bad days

KRISTEN STEWART DITCHES ANDROGYNOUS STYLE FOR CHANEL CHIC AS SHE SHOWS OFF AT PARIS HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK

Kristen Stewart ditched her increasingly androgynous personal style in a favour of a more elegant look during an appearance at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week on Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old actress opted for a sleeveless Chanel minidress with black embellished piping for her arrival at the Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 runway show in the French capital. Kristen rounded off her ensemble with a pair of chunky lace up shoes, while her make-up – selected from a natural colour palette

NATALIE DORMER WORKS OFF-DUTY STYLE PANEL JEANS AND BLACK FEDORAL AS SHE ARRIVES IN LONDON

She rocked an ultra-feminine look at the Screen Actors Guild awards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. But Natalie Dormer opted for a much more casual look as she made her way back to the UK on Tuesday. The 32-year-old nailed off duty-chic in grey panel skinny jeans which she teamed with black knee high boots. The stunning actress appeared to be wearing minimal make-up as she made

CHRISTINA AGUILERA SET TO PERFORM AHEAD OF NBA ALL-STAR GAME IN NEW YORK NEXT MONTH

Ariana Grande isn't the only big-voiced singer performing at the NBA All-Star Game: Christina Aguilera has been added to the lineup. NBA announced Tuesday that Christina will perform ahead of the 64th annual game on Feb. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Taking to her official Twitter account to confirm the news, Christina wrote: 'Ready to rock New York! Cannot wait to perform at the #NBAAllStarNYC game Feb 15th!'.She will sing a 'New York-themed medley' during player introductions and

CHRIS BROWN FORCED TO POSTPONE HIS TOUR AFTER JUDGE REFUSES TO SIGH OFF ON TRAVEL

He was set to embark on a 26-date tour around the US. But a judge put a halt to Chris Brown's plans. The 25-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday evening to reveal that his upcoming Between The Sheets tour has been postponed. Chris explained the reason for the change as he wrote: 'The judge would not sign off on my travel to do the tour until I finish these last 100 hours of community service.' The Loyal singer also added that he will do what he can in

MAN PINNED DOWN BY BLOODTHIRSTY ISIS EXECUTIONER AND SCREAMING FOR HIS LIFE AS HE WAS BEHEADED

Pinned face down in the middle of the street by four rag-tag militants, the condemned man struggles for his life, screaming for help that bystanders dare not give. As an executioner looks on, his helpers finally manage to immobilise the victim - who has not even the scant comfort of a blindfold - with three on the man's body and a fourth pulling his head to expose his neck. In an instant the executioner swings a cruel, curved blade. The struggling abruptly ends and the sandy street beneath the condemned man is stained with a burst of crimson blood.

RIHANNA FLASHES A HINT OF TONED TUMMY AND LEG AS SHE IN A CROP TOP AND THIGH-SPLIT-SKIRT

Spotted out and about on an unusually rainy day in La La land, Rihanna sheltered from the drizzle under her umbrella-ella-ella (sorry, we couldn't resist) sporting an asymmetric white pinstripe skirt, teamed with a blue crop top, platforms and stacks of gold jewellery. Rocking two British designers, Rihanna’s statement brogues are a signature Stella McCartney piece, meanwhile her skirt is by UK based designer J.W. Anderson. Swapping traditional black and navy for white keeps pinstripes fresh, meanwhile the side slit

11 SIGNS THAT SHOW HE'S MADLY IN LOVE WITH YOU

One of the hardest things for a many men to express is their feeling for a woman, especially a beautiful woman. This is because the average man fears rejection from a woman more than he would fear a suicide bomber — that’s an exaggeration though. So you could be all friendly with this handsome dude and think he’s not in love with you when he actually is, only held back by the fear that you may say no to his love advances. To make matters worse, some ladies make themselves hard to get with comments that scare him even further when what he needs is just an encouraging look, word or gesture and he will spit out the ‘I LOVE YOU’ line faster than flash.

So if you have a male friend, here are the signs to look for to know if he’s madly in love with you:

7 SIGNS THAT SHOW YOUR MAN ONLY WANTS SEX NOT LOVE

Hello ladies, today is your lucky day. Wha'anda brings you 7 secrets that may save you from many heartbreaks — signs you have to look for in a guy to know if he wants a relationship or he just wants to rumple the bed sheets at every opportunity. This is important for women who think it’s time to settle for that one guy, and not just getting naked for him at request. If you don’t want another X-mark on your dating calendar, then read on:

26-YR-OLD STUDENT ROBS, KILLS BOYFRIEND SHE MET ON BADOO FOR CASH

A 26-year-old student of the Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori, Loretta Odikagbo, has killed her lover because he was having sex with her but failed to give her as much money as she wanted. According to a Tribune report, Loretta killed her victim, Charles Bankole Orisanya, an indigene of Akoko, Ondo State, whom she met on dating site Badoo, with the help of two accomplices. Late Orisanya, until his death an employee of Halliburton Company, Trans-Amadi, Rivers State, was brutally murdered by Loretta