Singer to co-host the red carpet of the Channel O Africa Music Video Awards

The beautiful singer heads to SA to partake in the annual award ceremony. play (Instagram) Pulse VIP Night Emma Nyra, DBanj, Selebobo, Bassey, Toolz Partied All Night With Ciroc Emma Nyra Artiste Shows Off Her Mum And Dad ...

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Psquare make a comeback, as Tiwa Savage enters the top ten with 'My Darlin'

play Pulse Music Video Charts Yemi Alade And Davido Enter The Top Ten! Pulse Music Video Charts Iyanya Brushes Wizkid From The Number One Position! ...

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Social media told to simplify terms and conditions

Most people use social media without every properly studying the services' rules ' Social networking firms including Facebook and Twitter are being told to make it clearer to members how they collect and use their data. A report by the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee says the firms' terms and conditions are far too long and complex. The MPs say users may not be aware of how their details can be used...

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Our criticisms not attack on Jonathan, APC replies PDP

All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to claims by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the opposition’s com­ments on the performance of the Federal Govern­ment were a personal at­tack on President Good­luck Jonathan. In a statement made avail­able to newsmen on Tues­day and entitled: “Enough is Enough,” National Public­ity Secretary...

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I won’t ban Okada in Ekiti –Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, yesterday warned commercial motor­cyclists that his government would not tolerate factional crisis capable of threatening the security of the state. He, however, pledged not to ban Okada in the state. Fayose also charged the union to partner with govern­ment in registering all its mem­bers in view...

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Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool boss is 'favourite for the sack'

28 November 2014 Last updated at 16:54 GMT Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he is "favourite for the sack" after the Reds' poor run of form. Having picked up only one point from their last four games, Liverpool sit 12th in the Premier League,...

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When lawmakers are lawbreakers!

I have always wondered why the Senate should be referred to as the upper house while the House of Representatives is seen as the lower house, when, in actual sense, the two chambers of the National Assembly have equal powers. Yes, neither the Senate nor the House of Representatives could, for example, pass a law in isolation. The two houses must agree, individually or jointly, for such a law to be passed. And in terms of disciplinary...

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Nigeria unrest: Kano mosque attack 'kills dozens'

Download Flash Player now You need to install Flash Player to play this content. BBC Hausa's Mansur Liman: After the explosions gunmen started shooting Dozens have been killed in a gun and bomb attack during Friday prayers at one of the biggest mosques in the Nigerian city of Kano, reports say. Many more people have been hurt, with one rescue official putting casualty figures at just under 200. The Central Mosque is where the influential Muslim leader, the Emir of Kano, usually leads prayer...

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Again, INEC postpones distribution of PVCs, commencement of CVR in Katsina

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again postponed the distribution of Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) and the commencement of Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise in Katsina State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Abubakar Wara, disclosed this yesterday at an emergency meeting...

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Bus stop blast kills 40 people in North East – source

A roadside bomb tore through a bus station near a busy junction in northeast Nigeria on Thursday, killing 40 people including five soldiers, witnesses and a security source on the scene said. The security source and witness Abubakar Adamu, a mechanic who narrowly avoided being blown up himself, said the blast set several buses on fire...

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David Cameron seeks EU support for new migration curbs

Download Flash Player now You need to install Flash Player to play this content. David Cameron: "Those who want to claim tax credits and child benefits must live here and contribute to our country for a minimum of four years" David Cameron has passionately urged other EU leaders to support his "reasonable" proposals for far-reaching curbs on welfare benefits for migrant...

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Ebola outbreak

A 15-minute blood and saliva test for Ebola is to be trialled in Guinea, it has been announced. The solar-powered, portable laboratory should deliver results six times faster than tests currently used in West Africa. The researchers involved say faster diagnosis would increase the chances of survival and reduce transmission of the virus. The trial will take place at an Ebola treatment centre in Conakry,...

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Tottenham: Europa League pitch invasion was internet video prank

An orchestrated series of pitch invasions at Tottenham's White Hart Lane ground were carried out as an internet prank. A video posted on Youtube shows three men talking about invading...

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2015: Police warn politicians against violence

Police in Sokoto State have warned political parties in the state to conduct their activities to conform with electoral guidelines ahead of the 2015 general elections. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Douglas Agbonleni, gave the warning yesterday while addressing leaders of various political parties in the stat...

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Jonathan hosts Arts writers today

are at:Home»National»Jonathan hosts Arts writers today The President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan would today play host to Arts and Culture practitioners to what it described as an evening of celebration of the creative industry. The event, which is tagged “Creativity Moving Nigeria” will...

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APC slams IG for insulting legislature

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba for daring to say he does not recognise Aminu Tambuwal as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and for “weaving a web of lies” to cover up the real reasons the police invaded the National Assembly. In a statement issued in Osogbo on...

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Fresh fears over Pele’s health

The Brazil football legend Pelé has been moved into a special care unit in hospital in São Paulo, according to reports. The 74-year old who won three World Cups during his glittering playing career was admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo on Monday with a urinary infection. He had an operation at the same hospital on...

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Expect lower crude price –Okonjo-Iweala

    The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister for Finance, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has told Nigerians to put on their shock absorption regalia to contain worse crude oil pricing in the international market. She announced this yesterday in Abuja at a seminar of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after highlighting some factors that led to the present slump that...

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63 senators sign to impeach Jonathan

No fewer than 63 senators have signalled their intentions to commence impeachment moves against President Goodluck Jonathan, just as 215 members of the House of Representatives have allegedly signed the impeachment registe...

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Daniel Sturridge goes down again, set for scan to determine extent of injury

ESPN FC's Steve Nicol reacts to the injury Daniel Sturridge's suffered in training for Liverpool, and explains he is not surprised due to his already injury-laden career. Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has suffered another injury setback after breaking down training with his club side on Tuesday. Sturridge limped out of a practice session amid fears that he has suffered a...

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Rafa Benitez urges Liverpool to focus on positives of finishing second

ESPN FC'S Gabriele Marcotti gives his take on Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool's notable transfers over the past two seasons. Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has said current boss Brendan Rodgers can only improve the club's fortunes if he looks to the future rather than dwelling on the past. The Reds are 11th in the...

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Child sex abuse: Ofsted warning to councils

The report comes against a backdrop of allegations over organised child abuse and exploitation Continue reading the main story Related Stories Organised child abuse 'widespread' Why abuse inquiries are in the news Vulnerable children in England are at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse because of failings by councils, the education watchdog has warned. Ofsted said local authorities had been too slow to face up...

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Dream Team VI: Over 1,000 players storm Siasia’s screening

The FIFA Goal Project, Package B of the Abuja National Stadium has become a mecca of sort for   thousands  of Nigerian players fighting to break into the U-23 Dream Team Eagles, as over 1000 stormed the screening conducted by the chief coach, Samson Siasi...

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Jerusalem synagogue: Palestinians kill Israeli worshippers

Download Flash Player now You need to install Flash Player to play this content. The BBC's Yolande Knell says there were chaotic scenes in the aftermath of the attack Four Israelis have been killed and eight injured as two men armed with a pistol and meat cleavers attacked a West Jerusalem synagogue. The attackers - Palestinians from East Jerusalem - were shot dead. Israel's PM vowed a "heavy" response and...

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Nokia N1 Android tablet causes a surprise

The Nokia N1 features a customised version of Android developed by the Finnish firm Nokia is launching an Android-powered tablet, marking the Finnish company's return to consumer electronics. The surprise launch pits the firm against Microsoft, which completed its takeover of Nokia's previous mobile-devices business in April. The N1 tablet is due to go on sale in China towards the start of 2015, ahead of other countries. ...

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EKSU students threaten war over ASUU strike, fee hike

Peace is a lost treasure at the Ekiti State University. Barely one week after the university resumed, the EKSU chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on a sit-at-home strike over the non-payment of their three months salaries (August, September and October). As the strike paralysed academic...

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Collins Sampson My music’ll bring peace and heal many –Collins Sampson, gospel singer

UK based Nigerian gospel singer, Collins Sampson, after two years of recording in the UK recently launched his debut album in Nigeria entitled A New Me. In this chat with The Entertainer, Sampson talks about the journey so far. Excerpt: Tell us about yourself? My name is Collins Sampson. I am a contemporary UK based...

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The link between low trade and high poverty (1)

Nigeria is not just a place to set up a business. The country is a big and growing market. Investing in Nigeria is tantamount to connecting to a big market The relationship between trade and poverty is inverted. Countries with higher proportions of global trade tend to have less of poverty. Conversely, countries which contribute the least...

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When will Nigerian youths lead?

For months, I tried to avoid commenting on Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s fourth attempt at becoming president of Nigerian under a democratic rule, but the more I dodged it, the more I became burdened and restless, until it dawned on me that conscience is an open wound; only the truth can heal it, apology to Uthman Dan Fodio. Truth,...

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Ronaldo, Drogba join FIFA, CAF to fight Ebola

Reigning World best Christano Ronaldo and Chelsea’s Didier Drogba have teamed up with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football CAF to raise global awareness in the fight against the Ebola virus. Other soccer stars  included in the “11 against Ebola”campaign to promote simple measures to battle the virus are...

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Nigeria seeks to extend state of emergency in three northern states

  Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan will ask the national assembly to extend a state of emergency in three northeastern states hit by an Islamist insurgency when it expires this week, the justice minister said on Monday. Jonathan ordered troops into Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states in May last year. Several hundred...

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Oil price: Nigeria to lose N680bn in 2015

If the revised budget benchmark of $73 per barrel of crude oil, as against the initial $78 provided for in the Medium Term Economic Framework (MTEF) and proposed for 2015 budget is approved by the National Assembly, then Nigeria will be losing a whopping $4 billion  (about N680 billion) as revenue next year. Minister...

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Ebola Patient Dr. Martin Salia Has Died in Nebraska: Officials

Dr. Martin Salia, a surgeon who was diagnosed with Ebola in Sierra Leone and flown to Nebraska over the weekend for treatment, has died, hospital officials said Monday. Salia, 44, became the second person to die of the disease in the United States. Thomas Eric Duncan, who contracted Ebola in Liberia and traveled to...

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12 killed in Chibok attack

From TIMOTHY OLANREWAJU, Maiduguri No fewer than 12 people have been killed by Boko Haram insur­gents in weekend’s attack on Chibok, the abducted schoolgirls’ town, South of Borno State. Some fleeing residents, who arrived in Maiduguri, the state capital and Damat­uru in Yobe State, recounted how the insurgents...

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Video: Lil Kesh Dances Shoki And Skelewu On Tim Westwood -

  YBNL rising act Lil Kesh while in the UK hit Tim Westwood studio in London where he talked about Nigerian dances most especially Shoki and Skelewu. Giving props to Agege, Lagos as where Shoki originated from, Lil Kesh showed off some of his Shoki move on Tim Westwood. Check on it - See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2014/11/18/video-lil-kesh-dances-shoki-skelewu-tim-westwood/#sthash.TfWRCDgS.dpuf DOWNLOAD VIDEO...

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Iggy Azalea - Black Widow ft. Rita Ora

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Enyeama urges governors to emulate Akpabio

In-form Super Eagles captain, Vincent En­yeama, has charged other State governors in Nigeria to emulate the landmark achievement of the Governor of Akwa- Ibom State, Goodswill Akpabio in putting a state of art edifice, Akwa-Ibom International Stadium. Speaking to the media recently, the France-based Eagles skipper urged ...

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No place like home: What to do when jihadists return

No place like home: What to do when jihadists return British citizen Abdul Rakib Amin appeared in an Islamic State recruitment video in June Over 15,000 foreign jihadists from 80 countries are believed to be fighting alongside militants in Syria, the US intelligence agency CIA says. Some countries try to stop the flow, others turn a blind eye, but all face the same problem: what to do when the jihadists...

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Atiku submits form

Former vice-president and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar yesterday submitted his expression of interest and nomination form at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Daily Sun checks revealed that the Adamawa State chapter of the party, led by its Chairman, Binta Garuba...

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Behold the new Crescent Varsity Vice Chancellor

Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila has been appointed the new Vice Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta. Gbajabiamila ascends the saddle after understudying Prof. Hassan Okeleye, the last Vice Chancellor for close to four year...

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Veteran Japanese actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

Ken Takakura found fame with his brooding acting style in Japanese yakuza and detective roles Veteran Japanese actor Ken Takakura has died of lymphoma aged 83. The actor passed away at a Tokyo hospital on 10 November, his office said on Tuesday. Known as the "Clint Eastwood" of Japan, Takakura was renowned for his brooding style and stoic roles in several Japanese yakuza and action movie...

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Thiago Silva: No problems with Neymar or Dunga over Brazil captaincy

After Brazil's World Cup horror show against Germany, it was only natural that someone paid the price. Thiago Silva has revealed he has made peace with new Brazil captain Neymar and Dunga after being stripped of the role by the national coach. Silva, 30, lost the armband after the Selecao crashed out of the World Cup semifinals with a...

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Four killed in Jerusalem synagogue attack

Download Flash Player now You need to install Flash Player to play this content. The BBC's Yolande Knell says there were chaotic scenes in the aftermath of the attack At least four Israelis have been killed and eight injured as two men armed with a pistol, knives and axes attacked a West Jerusalem synagogue, police say. The attackers - Palestinians from East Jerusalem - were shot dead. There have been several deadly attacks and clashes in Jerusalem recently amid tension over a disputed holy site. ...

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Scarcity: FG to clear N375bn fuel subsidy arrears month end

The Federal Government yesterday took steps to avert another round of fuel scarcity in the country, when the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, pledged to ensure that outstanding fuel subvention owed to petroleum marketers are paid by the end of November. The Minister gave the assurance at a meeting with members...

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Boko Haram militants 'seize Nigerian town of Chibok'

  The abduction of girls from a school in Chibok caused international outrage Boko Haram militants have seized the north-eastern Nigerian town of Chibok, the home of more than 200 schoolgirls the insurgents kidnapped in April, residents who fled have told the BBC. Militants attacked and took control of the town, in Borno state, on Thursday evening, residents said. The militants have repeatedly targeted villages...

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How to Find Endless Happiness in Your Relationship

Kate Gitman on November 12, 2014 - 7:08 pm in Love It’s a quite common situation when you’re putting great efforts to get along with your spouse, but your relationship still doesn’t work. You wonder why after so many years of being together you feel unhappy and dissatisfied with your relationship. The truth is that happiness isn’t something that you receive with love. In order to be happy with your beloved both of you should...

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10 New Ways to Celebrate Christmas Alone

Whether you’re spending Christmas alone by choice or by circumstance, you can still have a wonderful day that’s filled with meaning and emotion. Instead of writing the holiday off as just another day because you’re alone, embrace one or more of the following ways to enjoy Christmas on your own. Try to look at the situation from a positive perspective and you’ll find out many undeniable benefits and interesting ways to enjoy Christmas alone....

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Here are the five Goal Hall of Fame entrants for 2014

The Goal Hall of Fame welcomed its inaugural entrants this week, with global icons Zinedine Zidane, Diego Maradona, Pele, Ferenc Puskas and Ronaldo the first greats to be inducted. Zidane had the honour of being the first figure selected on Monday. The former Real Madrid, Juventus and France star sealed his iconic status with telling contributions in the World Cup final of 1998 and a memorable volley in the Champions League final...

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Mancini confirmed as new Inter coach

Nov 14, 2014 17:41:01 The Italian returns to the San Siro for his second spell with the Nerazzurri after Walter Mazzarri was sacked on Friday morning Roberto Mancini has been confirmed as the new coach of Inter, returning to the club for his second spell in charge. The Nerazzurri sacked Walter Mazzarri on Friday after a poor start to the season and have brought the former Manchester City boss in to replace him. Mancini,...

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‘White Widow’ terrorist reportedly shot dead in Ukraine

“White Widow” Samantha Lewthwaite, one of the world’s most-wanted terrorists, has reportedly been shot dead in the Ukraine by a volunteer Russian sniper. The 30-year-old mother of four, wanted by Interpol and several countries including Britain and Kenya, was assassinated two weeks ago in the Ukraine, the Russian news agency Regnum reported...

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IMF says to consider debt relief for Ebola-hit countries

The International Monetary Fund will discuss debt relief for Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone at the Group of 20 leaders meeting in Australia later this week as it considers further support for the countries most affected by the Ebola outbreak, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday. The United States, the IMF’s biggest...

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The disabled children locked up in cages

   A photograph from 2008 shows how children are put in cages In today's Magazine Face to face with a man-eating tiger The school that says Osama Bin Laden was a hero Are we asking the wrong questions about Ebola? The people with the reddest hair in the world Disabled people in Greece are often stigmatised and can struggle to get the support they need. Some disabled...

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