Photos: Chadian and Nigerian airforce carry out airstrikes against Boko Haram

The Chadian army joined the Nigerian Airforce to carry out an airstrike against five Boko Haram technicals outside Monguno in Borno state today. More photos after the cut...

 Photo credit: Don Klericzio

UK students are seeking out 'sugar daddies' who can fund their degrees

Hundreds of students have reportedly signed up to a "dating" website that enables students to meet people willing to fund their degrees and lifestyles whilst at university.

Nearly 2,000 women students in the UK are said to be registered on SeekingArrangement.com, which promises to match "sugar babies" with "sugar daddies". Seeking Arrangement boasts 3.6 million active members, with 2.6 million "sugar babies" to 1 million "sugar daddies and mommas".

According to the website, over a third of their total users are students.

A statement from Brandon Wade, founder of the service, reads: "Every successful relationship is an arrangement between two parties.
"In business, partners sign business agreements that outline their objectives and expectations. Likewise, romantic relationships can only work if two people agree on what they expect and receive from each other."

The entrepreneur told student website The Tab: "Love is a concept made up by poor people.
"At a time when graduates are guaranteed debt rather than a well-paying job, or even employment for that matter, Sugar Daddies are sought out for opportunity and not just financial stability."

He went on to claim that "sugaring" would improve the prospects of men and women using the service, perhaps even enabling them to find employment upon graduation.
Recent statistics showed that the cost to the UK of paying for student debt will rise to billions of pounds per year over the next three decades.

University fees are likely to feature strongly during the general election campaign. In January, Labour leader Ed Miliband hinted that his party would bring forward a package to reduce fees.
New figures have also revealed that a third of graduates are failing to find graduate-level employment five years after leaving university. The number in lower-level jobs has increased by 4 per cent since 2010 and, at 34 per cent, is at its highest in more than a decade.

Reported amount of student 'sugar babies' sign ups in 2014:
1) University of Westminster: 180
2) University of Kent: 134
3) University of Cambridge: 127
4) University of Nottingham: 116
5) University of Exeter: 106
6) University of Leeds: 96
7) University of Manchester: 94
8) University of St. Andrews: 88
9) London School of Economics: 85
10) Queens University of Belfast: 84
11) Goldsmith University of London: 79
12) Glasgow Caledonian University: 76
13) University of Central Lancashire: 71
14) King's College London: 70
15) Middlesex University: 68
16) University of Bristol: 67
17) University of Arts London: 57
18) University of Portsmouth: 54
19) University of Essex: 52
20) University of South Wales: 51

Culled from Independent.co.uk

Skales, Emma Nyra, ILLBliss, others thrill fans at Afromusic PopTV #PopParty

International music & Lifestyle channel, AfroMusicPop TV, DSTV channel 326 had its first Pop Party on Thursday, January 29, at Club Ntyce. The Artiste of the Month Initiative called #PopParty served as the channel’s official launch after it underwent rebranding.

The party brought together Music lovers, Media Moguls, Music promoters, Record label executives and artistes such as Skales ,Emma Nyra, Omo Akin,CDQ,Tunde Ednut who thrilled everyone with their great performances.

The event which was hosted by OgaBoss Illbliss also had the likes of  Orezi, Jaywon, Reekado Banks,Samklef, Kel, Blackface,Praiz, Saeon and a lot more in attendance.

DJ Sose who was The official party DJ stopped at nothing to engage everyone with great music.

The next edition of the Pop party which is a monthly gig will hold February 26,2015.

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Photos: Tanker explosion at Police HQ in Port Harcourt

A tanker exploded behind the Nigerian police divisional headquarters along Agree road in Port harcourt, Rivers state this evening. People in the area say the Fire Service is yet to come to the scene of the explosion. More photos after the cut...

 Photo credit - Tweetest Boi

FG bans foreign trips for officials using government funds

The Federal government has banned all public officials from embarking on international travels and foreign training using government funds. The ban was contained in a circular released today February 5th by the office of the head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Danladi Kifasi.

The circular, titled ‘Restrictions on Foreign Trainings and International Travels by Public Servants, stated that the move is part of the Federal governments measure to manage its funds in the face of the current slide in oil price in the international market.

"Government has embarked on a number of measures to help manage the situation. One of such measures is an embargo on foreign trainings and international travels by public servants in all ministries, departments and agencies, including all parastatals, beginning from January 2015.” the statement said The statement went further to add that “proposals for participation or attendance of international conferences, seminars, workshops, study tours, trainings, presentations of papers, negotiating/signing of memoranda of understating (MOU) abroad at government expense, shall no longer be allowed except those that are fully funded by sponsoring /invitation organisations. Public servants invited for foreign trainings/study tour, conferences by any organisation, government or other bilateral/multilateral organisation will be allowed to travel provided that no travel cost, estacode application or any other cost on government is involved. Local training will continue and, where necessary, foreign experts may be invited to conduct trainings for which there are no local experts and requests for international travels is essential and strategic cases must be strictly justified with evidence of sources of funding.”.

Popular Comedian and OAP 'De-Don's car vandalized yesterday

Popular comedian and OAP of Rainbow fm De-Don's car was vandalized yesterday around the Ojodu Berger, Grammer school B/stop area of Lagos. Below is how his publicist tells what happened..

"De-Don went out with his car to the area to see a friend around 8pm yesterday. He parked his car a few meters away from his friend's place to avoid the traffic. On returning to the spot where he parked his car, he found out that the driver side glass had been smashed by some unknown hoodlums. They made away with his hard-disk, his spare phone and some documents." See more photos after the cut...

Timaya Was My Boy – Eedris Abdulkareem

In November 2005, Eedris Abdulkareem launched his own record label, ‎La Kreem Entertainment along with the release of his 4th album, Letter to Mr. President, and although he didn’t officially sign any artiste, but he used the brand to help promote new acts and in a chat recently, Eedris revealed that he showed Timaya how to be successful…here is how Eedris puts it:

According to Eedris:

‘Wisdom is everything in life, and as La Kreem Entertainment, we did everything possible to push acts like Timaya and others. Timaya was my boy, he was brought from the street and I showed him how to be successful, I asked him to go back to Bayelsa read about the history and do a song for his people which he did, even though he praises himself in most of his songs now.
‘Whether he likes it or not, he’s a social crusader because he learnt from me even though he never told the press that he worked for me before and that’s why he’s successful because for you to pass through my entertainment company, it simply means you must be super good,’

How come Timaya never mentioned it???

Strange or Crazy? Man Cuts Off his ‘Thing’ Says Witch Commanded Him

I don’t know if this should be classified as spiritual or insanity but a 35-year-old man, Wahab Sa’adu cut off his penis with a razor blade in a bush close to his house on Monday, January 26, 2015

According to a member of his family who spoke to the Trent, on the basis of anonymity:

“We were at home preparing for the day’s work when Sa’adu came in with part of his manhood in his hand with blood stain all over his trouser.
“His (Wahab) loud cry drew the attention of people in the neighbourhood to our house and everyone was shocked to see what had happened, ”

Speaking in excruciating pains from the hospital bed, the victim said his action was the “handiwork of witches”, who attacked and controlled him through the dream.

“Prior to the incident, I had a dream in which three unidentified women appeared to me and ordered that I drink battery acid, which I did the following morning without the knowledge of anyone.”
“Three days after, I had another dream where the same women ordered me to wake up and cut off my penis. It was after cutting it off that I regained consciousness. So I rushed home for immediate remedy.”

Na wa o… witch ke?

It Looks Like Kim Kardashian’s Step Dad is Becoming a Woman After all

There were reports a little while ago that Bruce Jenner, Kim Kardashian’s step dad is transitioning into a woman, although his ex wife, Kris Jenner(Kim’s mom) said it was a lie and simply ridiculous, it looks like it may be true after all…In an interview with Radar Online, Bruce Jenner’s mum confirmed that he is truly transitioning into a woman.

According to Radar:

After months of speculation, RadarOnline.com can confirm that the rumors are true: Bruce Jenner is transitioning to become a woman! In a world exclusive interview, his mother, Esther Jenner, confirmed the news and revealed that she is so proud of her son.
“I just learned about [his transition],” she told Radar exclusively. “Bruce filled me in, and we had a very long, long, long talk about it.”
Confirming the news that he’ll share his journey on a documentary TV show, Esther said, “I have never been more proud of Bruce for who he is, himself as a father, as an Olympian, a wonderful public speaker. He instills enthusiasm in people. He’s gifted.”

Esther admitted she “did not know of his” inner struggle until recently. But she insisted, “Right now I am more proud of him for what he’s allowing himself to do. I am more proud of him now than when he stood on that podium and put the gold medal around his neck. He deserves all the respect.”
As Radar reported, Bruce hasn’t found much support from his ex, Kris Jenner, or her daughter Kim Kardashian. But his mom is solidly in his corner.
“I support him whole-heartedly,” she continued. “I just love him like I always have.”
How do you wake up after being a man for 65years that you now want to be a woman???

PDP Comes For Buhari Over Refusal to Partake in Presidential Debate

Femi Fani Kayode, PDP presidential campaign spokesman released a statement condemning Gen. Buhari’s refusal to participate in the presidential debate organized by Channels TV in conjunction with ARISE TV and NPAN… Here’s what he had to say:

“We have been informed that General Buhari and the APC have decided not to participate in the NPAN-Channel Television-organised debate after they had earlier agreed to take part in it. We had thought that having withdrawn from participating in the debate organised by Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), they would have availed themselves this second platform. Now that they have also turned their back on this, it is now very clear that General Buhari is incapable of engaging in rigorous live television debates on the issues of governance.
It speaks about his intellectual laziness and his loss of touch with contemporary issues of development and statecraft. We would like to reiterate that the APC has something to shield about General Buhari. He has campaigned in some states of the federation attacking President Jonathan’s handling of insurgency, corruption and economy. Now there is a platform on which both candidates can engage each other on these issues and he (Buhari) is running away. It is a disgrace to the APC and their candidate that they would treat everybody with contempt.
The organisers of the debates are interested in promoting a robust culture of debates so that people can listen to the candidates and make informed choices on the basis of their arguments. We call on Nigerians to express their displeasure with General Buhari and the APC by rejecting them at the poll. This will be a just recompense for treating the Nigerian people and electorate with disdain”

What do you say?

Cynthia Morgan Releases Sultry Photos and Autobiography

Budding songster, Cynthia Morgan signed to Northside Music Inc shared some new photos and her biograpghy… check them out:

Cynthia’s bio
Born September 23rd in Benin City, Edo State , the South South of Nigeria. Cynthia Morgan music is a fusion of Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, and AfroPop She grew up around musicians and back up singers from her mother’s musical band since the age of three. Her professional passion and love for music started at the age of 3. She was raised by a single mother, Sherifat Morgan, who is a top musical/performing gospel artist in Benin City, Edo State.
Cynthia Morgan decided to go into music professionally in 2009. She released her first singles at the age of 16 , right after completing High School and got massive recognition and love from fans all over Nigeria.
In 2010 she was featured on the Nigeria Entertainment Award winning track with Jhybo titled Ejo le Fe Ro “Run Dia mouth”
This record gave her instant recognition and fame nationwide.
SIGNED to Northside INC in August 2013, a record label and management company fronted by Jude Okoye , elder brother and manager to Psquare and CEO of Square Records, Cynthia Morgan has become unstoppable and now one of the most sort after female musician in Nigeria. Her Hit single I’M Taken has put her in the front map of the Nigerian music scene. Other known hit tracks from Cynthia Morgan includes; Don’t Break My Heart, Lead Me On, Popori and Kuchi Kuchi.
Cynthia Morgan is also known for her electrifying, raw and crazy stage performance. Her stage craft commands lots of attention. Her performance at the headies 2014 gave her a standing ovation and was the most talked about at the award.
The track Kuchi Kuchi was featured on American music artist, Gucci Mane’s 2013 March mixtape. The mixtape also featured top American artist like Lil Wayne, 2Chains, Future and Waka Flocka…..
Cynthia Morgan sites Psquare, 2face, UB40, Chris Brown, Sean Paul and Sizzla Kalonji as her musical role models.

What do you think of her photos???

Fresh attack in Baga, Mungulo village by Boko Haram members

Boko Haram members are currently attacking Dikwa, Baga and Mungulo villages in Borno state. According to reports, the sect members launched a fresh attack on the villagers in the early hours of today Wednesday February 4th. Nigerian troops and allied forces are currently engaging them in a gun battle. More details later.