NAIJA SINGLE GIRL: Bridal Showers

Recently, in my course of 'blog-whoring' some entertainment and fashions blogs, the images I see from bridal shower events aroused my curiosity.
Photos of happy ladies holding pink balloons, wearing crowns, blushes, cakes etc.
It seems this western trend has become an important segment in the series of Nigerian pre-wedding events.

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INTERESTING: 20 yr old man gets flogged 20 times for being gay 7 yrs ago

According to a report by the BBC, a 20 year old man in Bauchi received 20 lashes seven years after he stopped being gay.

A Nigerian man has received 20 lashes after an Islamic court in the northern city of Bauchi convicted him of homosexual offences. Under Islamic law, courts can punish homosexual acts by stoning to death. But the judge said he took into account that the Muslim man, Mubarak Ibrahim, 20, carried out the acts seven years ago, and had stopped the practice.

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Kanye West facing battery allegations

It looks like Kanye West will have to sweat it out for at least another day, as police are still investigating after the 36-year-old rapper was named as a suspect in what is presently labeled as a misdemeanor battery incident.

On Monday, Yeezy's now-famous temper may have gotten the better of him. Again. But before you rush to judge, it's probably worth considering the fact that he was allegedly defending his baby mama and bride-to-be, Kim Kardashian, from a young man who was verbally assaulting her.

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President Jonathan's new replacements of service chiefs

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday relieved all the service chiefs of their appointments in a manner that suggests a total overhaul of the nation’s security architecture. (SEE STORY HERE)

But one of the erstwhile service chiefs –Air Marshal Alex Badeh,  was lucky as he was elevated to the position of the Chief of Defence Staff.

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2014 Oscars: See full nominees list

Come March March 2^nd, the 2014 Oscars will hold with Ellen DeGeneres will play host to the most anticipated award ceremony of all time.

Which stars and movies have a chance at winning an Oscar this year? The results are in! Rush actor Chris Hemsworth and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs presented the nominations for the 2014 Academy Awards at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Check out the full list of 2014 Academy Award nominees below, and tell us who you'll be rooting for on March 2.

 See List after the cut:

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Jennifer Lopez sued by Los Angeles man for bizarre 'nude pictures' scam

Jennifer Lopez, 44 is being sued by a Los Angeles man, who claims she  duped him into sending naked photo of himself and demo CDs in the mail, with the promise of launching his music career — and leaving her husband for him, according to TMZ.

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Woman to give birth to four kids in one year

A woman who once feared she could never have children is due to give birth to four babies in one year.

Sarah Ward, 28, conceived triplets just weeks after giving birth to her first baby. They are due to be born in March when her son, Freddie, is just nine months old

Ms Ward, who lives with partner postal worker Benn Smith in a one bedroom house said:

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9ice: I am not quitting music for politics

Popular singer, Abolore Akande, aka 9ice, has denied online reports which claim that he was quitting music.

The singer who recently announced his intention to run for the Ogbomosho North Federal Constituency seat in his home town in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria in 2015, says he does not plan to leave music anytime.

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Stealing Actress banned by the Odunfa caucus from acting

The Actress, who was caught by some residents at Ibitayo Street, Magodo, Phase 2 on Sunday, January 12, 2014, has been further banned from featuring in any movie by the Odunfa Caucus. Members of the Cacus include - Yinka Quadri, Taiwo Hassan, Abbey Lanre, Rilwan Onilegbale and Sunny Alli

The Actress has equally been granted bail by the police after some of her friends and family members sought for her bail as the aggrieved people didn’t press further charges.

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ROMANTIC PICS: Eric Decker and Pregnant Jessie James Get Sexy in GQ

When will Nigerian Magazines and Photographers achieve this kind of photo-shoot and not the usual fake poses.............

The GQ magazine's February "Love, Sex & Madness" issue, features the sexy couple Eric Decker and Pregnant Jessie James. The couple proves that their love has only gotten stronger as they prepare for their newest family member.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

  

•  1959 Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade Adu, singer-songwriter, composer, and record producer was born in Ibadan.

·         In 1547, Ivan IV of Russia (popularly known as "Ivan the Terrible") was crowned Czar.

·         In 1883, the U.S. Civil Service Commission was established.

·         In 1920, Prohibition began in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification. (It was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.)

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NEW VIDEO: Kcee ft Dbanj - EMMAH

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HILARIOUS: Alibaba addresses the US and celebrities on same sex marriage!!!!!!

See more tweets after the cut:

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President Jonathan sacks Nigeria’s military chiefs, appoints replacements

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked Nigeria’s service chiefs and appointed new ones.

This was disclosed by presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, in a message on his twitter handle  @abati1990.

“President Jonathan has appointed new Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs. Air Marshal Alex Badeh now CDS. Details shortly..” he tweeted.

Mr. Abati said the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Alex Badeh, has been appointed the Chief of Defence Staff. He replaces Admiral Ola Ibrahim.

He is yet to announce the names of the new heads of the Army, Navy and Air Force.

There had been speculation the service chiefs would be replaced following their inability to curtail the deadly activities of the extremist Boko Haram sect.

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Gov Uduaghan Awarded 2013 International Outstanding Leadership Award By Ireland Newspaper.

The Governor of Delta State in Nigeria, His Excellency Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has been awarded the 2013 International Outstanding Leadership Award by Metro Éireann, Ireland’s leading and only multicultural newspaper. He will receive the award on Saturday 18 January 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.

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STRANGE AND INTERESTING: Archbishop Desmond Tutu launches new SA Gay political party

As South Africa heads for nail-biting 2014 general elections Archbishop Desmond Tutu has pulled up a suprise by announcing the formation of a Gay political party called Democratic Religious Alliance Against Minority Antagonism (DRAAMA)

South African general election will be held on a date in April–July 2014 to elect a new National Assembly, as well as new provincial legislatures in each province. It will be the fifth quinquennial election held under conditions of universal adult suffrage since the end of the apartheid era in 1994.

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WHO IS TO BLAME?........................A true life story

Roy and Sharon are originally from Nigeria, both of them currently reside in the United States. They have been dating for more than two years and have a very beautiful relationship. Finally, they decided to take this beautiful relationship a step further by getting married despite their age difference. Roy is 40, whileSharon is 22 years.

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HEALTH & SAFETY: The Spine

The spine is a marvelously complex structure that is characterized by strength and mobility. Preventing  disease is always preferable to treating disease

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NAIJA SINGLE GIRL: My First Unoffical Heartbreak

The memories are still fresh.
I was in JSS2 back then.
On my way back from an errand with my big cousin, I walked past a junction. You know one significant thing in busy junctions apart from the numerous buses, kiosks , barber shops, saloons etc is the defeaning music.
That was the first time I heard his voice.
''..oh baby I need you, would you marry me marry me'' Yup! It was the voice of Marc Anthony from the barber shop stereo.
The most soothing and sweetest voice I have ever heard.
I instantly fell in love with the person behind that voice.

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Karen Igho undergoing treatment in the UK

Truly we haven't heard much from her and now we know why.

We wish you speedy recovery girl.

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INTERESTING: Nollywood Actress Yetunde Akilapa Caught Stealing Again

Stealing runs through her veins the way blood runs through yours!……This actress may not be a household name for you and I but she is slowly edging a name for herself as a thief…a thief who has keys that can open any door that you think you may have locked. Yetunde is not a first time thief though, her matter was in the news in February 2013, when it was reported that she was arrested for robbery by the police in Alade, in Somolu area of Lagos State. 

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OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE: My Husband gave me the Nick name "OMOSEXY"

Many refer to prolific and powerful Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as 'Omosexy' but don't know how she came about the name or its origin.
The screen goddess has been widely known with the name and later created a 'sexy nation' out of it. The TIME magazine 100 powerful person in the world recently told CNN that her husband, Capt Mathew Ekeinde, not her fans, gave her that name she is now widely known with.
According to her, "funnily, it was my husband that gave me the name. That name is the pet name he calls me at home."

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President Goodluck Jonathan signs into law the bill on same sex marriage

In spite of protests from some countries, groups and activists, President Goodluck Jonathan has signed into law the Bill which outlaws same sex marriage.

The assent to the bill was devoid of fanfare to reduce diplomatic tension, which it may likely attract.

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BABY FEVER: Ciara is pregnant

She does look really pretty with her baby bump even though her baby is going to be baby number FOUR to her Fiancé Future.

At just 30 years old, Nayvadius Cash commonly known by his rap name, Future has already been a very busy man. On record, the rapper has fathered three different babies with three different women.

Congrats to the couple.

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25 things you might not know about Nicki Minaj.

Still no comment about pregnancy gist but she reveals 25 things we might not know about her.

1. I hate getting my nails done. 

2. I can spend hours glued to Investigation Discovery. It's my favorite network. 

3. I think Martin Lawrence is a genius. 

4. I'm obsessed with Rice Krispies Treats. 

5. For one month straight, I watched The Devil Wears Prada until I fell asleep every night. 

6. I enjoy doing laundry. 

7. I'm a homebody. 

8. I've had the same group of girlfriends for as long as I can remember. 

9. I'm always cold. 

10. Some of my favorite labels are Giuseppe Zanotti, Roberto Cavalli, Chanel and Versace. 

11. My pet peeve is when people spend lots of money just to impress others. 

12. My father taught me how to make curry chicken. 

13. I'm the best cook on the planet. 

14. I'm now listening to beats for my third album. 

15. My brothers are my world.

16. I can't stand going to meetings or talking on the phone. 

17. I also hate texting and having to return emails. 

18. I collect paintings of Marilyn Monroe. 

19. I've always loved acting. 

20. My first movie, The Other Woman, comes out next year. 

21. I just may have a song on the soundtrack! 

22. My go-to snack is strawberry-banana yogurt. 

23. I bought some really sexy lingerie the other day. 

24. My fans inspire me. 

25. I plan to write a book about my life -- someday! 

What do you think???????????????????????

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