President Jonathan’s Intervention Frees The Nation’s Editor

THE intervention of President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, ensured the release of the Managing Editor, Northern Operations of The Nation newspapers, Alhaji Yusuf Ali.

Avatar Named The "Most Pirated Movie" Of All Time

The 2009 Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar' is reportedly the most illegally downloaded film of all time.

Dr. Murray Experimented on Michael Jackson---Says Sleep Medicine Expert

Sleep expert Dr. Nadar Kamangar -- who called Dr. Conrad Murray 's treatment of Michael Jackson "inconceivable" -- told prosecutors today ...

Drug Trafficking: Nollywood Actor 'Baba Suwe' Arrested At Airport With 'Hard Drugs' Concealed In His Stomach

Nollywood comic actor, Alhaji King Babatunde Ayinla Nurudeen Olasunkanmi Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, with substances suspected to be hard drugs concealed in his stomach.

BlackBerry Blackout Reaches Day 3 Leading To Fury Among Users

Maybe we have come to depend on our BlackBerry too much...I guess.

Michael Jackson's Doctor: Dr. Conrad Murray Drops Argument That MJ Swallowed Propofol

Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial took a shocking turn on Wednesday morning as the defense announced it was abandoning one of its main points -- that Michael Jackson had accidentally killed himself by swallowing Propofol.

The 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa - FORBES

Guess who are the most influential icons in contemporary African pop culture? 

Taylor Swift Named Woman Of The Year

She will be the youngest recipient of the honour.

BEYONCE SLAMS FAKE BABY BUMP CLAIMS

Pregnant superstar Beyonce has slammed reports she wore a prosthetic bump during a television appearance earlier this week, with her spokesman branding reports 'stupid, ridiculous and false'.

Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis Hacker Caught And Revealed

The FBI announced at a press conference Wednesday morning that the man who has been hacking celebrities' cell phones and e-mail accounts has been caught after more than a year of investigation.Operation Hackerazzi revealed 35-year-old Christopher Chaney of Jacksonville, Florida, as the hacker.

"Underwear Bomber" Farouk Abdulmutallab Pleads Guilty To Breaking US Laws And Not Qur'an

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian man who tried to set his bomb-laced underwear on fire on Northwest Airlines flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day in 2009 pleaded guilty to all charges.

Joke Silva, Yinka Davies, Tayo Shonekan & Toni Tones Covers Vanguard Allure

Vanguard Allure magazine featured an interesting cover feature. Four women with ages ranging from 50 to 26 were featured on the cover.

Policeman Rapes Nursing Mother In Police Cell

A nursing mother detained at Soro Police Station in Ganjuwa LocalGovernment Area of Bauchi State for alleged conspiracy and culpable homicide, Hafsat Manye, has alleged that a policeman raped her.

Iranian Actress Sentenced To 90 Lashes For Making Film About Regime's Harsh Restrictions On Artists

An Iranian actress who made a film challenging the limits imposed on artists in the Islamic republic has been sentenced to 90 lashes and a year in jail.

Nigeria Rated As 101st Best Country To Do Business In The World

Nigeria has been rated the 101st best county to do business in the world. This was a significant drop from the 87th position it occupied last year.

Photos Of Michael Jackson's Children And Stars At Jackson's Tribute Concert

Michael Jackson's children Prince (l), Blanket (c) and Paris.

Abia State Gang Rape: Police Stops Women From Protesting Against Gang Rape

Women from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states were yesterday stopped by the Abia State police command from protesting in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, against the controversial gang rape alleged to have taken place at the Abia State University, Uturu.

10 Tests Every Health Conscious Man Should Have

Men are at higher risk than women of suffering almost every serious health condition – from heart disease to cancer.

Liberian President Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee And Tawakkul Karman Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Yemeni democracy and women's rights activist Tawakkul Karman, collective winners of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, for their Work on women's rights.

Photo Speak: Lady Gaga's 'Scary Hairy' New Look

It's probably an understatement of the highest order to suggest that Lady Gaga isn't fearful with her fashion, but the singer surpassed expectations once recently, stepping out in a hair-raising – and rather risqué ensemble.

EFCC Arrests Ex-Governors Alao-Akala, Daniel And Doma Over Alleged "N101 Billion" Fraud

Ex-Governors Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo), Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) and Aliyu Akwe Doma (Nasarawa) have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday over N101billion fraud.

Photos From Joke Silva’s 50th Birthday & Renewal Of Marital Vows With Olu Jacobs

The delectable and sensational veteran actress and principal of Project fame Academy clocked 50 over the weekend precisely on Thursday, 29th September 2011.

CBN To Sanction 7 Banks For Alleged Breach Of Foreign Exchange Transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may sanction seven commercial banks for an offence involving alleged breach of foreign exchange transactions otherwise known as 'round tripping'.

Steve Jobs Dies At 56: His Lifetime And Impact On The World Of Technology

STEVEN Jobs, the man who single-handedly revolutionised the technology industry died at the age of 56 due to complications from his long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Photos From The 2011 MTN Project Fame West Africa Gala

Check out the trendiest at the 2011 MTN Project Fame West Africa Gala. They really rocked on the red carpet.

UBA Foundation Launches 2011 Scholarship Essay Contest For Nigerian Secondary School Students

The UBA Foundation has launched a new scholarship essay contest for Senior secondary school students in Nigeria.

"Obehi Okoawo's Blog" Is 1 Year-old Today

Wow like play, like play My blog is 1 Year-old to day.

Just like yesterday on the 5th of October 2010, I started this blog.

I thanks God for the strength and resources with which we are still moving.

I couldn't have done this without you guys. Thanks for you Wonderful comments and your beautiful criticisms. May God Continue to bless you all IJN, Amen.

Yours Sincere Blogger.
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Rihanna On The Cover Of Vogue Magazine

Rihanna appears on the cover of British Vogue's November issue looking particularly exquisite but it's the content of her interview in the magazine which hits stands on October 6 that has got many tongues wagging.

Uche Jombo On The Cover Of Exquisite Magazine

Wait! Wait!! Wait!!!
Is this Uche Jombo?

Uche Jombo graced the cover of the new issue of Exquisite magazine.

MBGN Sylvia Nduka Looking Hot In Preparation For Miss World Pageant

No doubt MBGN 2011, Sylvia Nduka is leaving no stone unturned as she prepares for the forthcoming Miss World 2011 finals.

"Underpants Bomber" Farouk Abdulmutallab Begins Trial + He Claims Osama & Anwar Are Alive

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, whose attempted bombing led to a further tightening of U.S. aviation security, also blurted out "Anwar is alive" -- an apparent reference to al Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki who was linked to the defendant and killed by a U.S. drone attack in Yemen last week.

Oshiomhole Pleads With Edo State Lawyers To Defend Kidnappers In Court

Governor Adams Oshiomhole has pleaded with Members of the Edo State chapter of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to set aside their previous decision to refrain from rendering legal assistance to all kidnap suspects arrested by security agencies in the State.

Nigeria Lawmakers Highest Paid In The World---Says UK Scholar

Nigerian parliamentarians were last week described as the highest paid in the world earning as high as $2 in both salaries and allowances.

Nipple Bleaching: Ciara Bleached her Nipples*(Exclusive pics)*

Wonders shall never end.

Just found out there is a procedure to get your nipples lightened.

Nigerian Woman Dies Twice... Buried In Nigeria Resurfaces In Benin Republic And Dies Again

Her story reads like a thriller: the type only a great novelist could spin.
First she died in Nigeria, was properly buried and forgotten, then suddenly

Dakore And Olumide Akande Welcomes Baby Girl

The adorable couple whose wedding was the talk of the town has given birth to a beautiful baby girl.

Congratulations to them.

Boko Haram Gives Conditions For Peace

The inability of the Federal Government to celebrate the nation's 51st independence anniversary at the usual Eagle Square owing to threats by the Members of the Jaamatus Ahlus Sunnah Lid Daawatis Wal Jihad, a.k.a. Boko Haram and the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), to bomb the nation's capital city if the celebration went ahead was yesterday celebrated by Members of the Jaamatus Ahlus Sunnah Lid Daawatis Wal Jihad, a.k.a. Boko Haram

Delta State Government Renovates 10 Primary Schools With N933.5m

Delta State government has approved the sum of N933.5million for the renovation of 10 primary schools across the state.

Leadership Award 2010: Edo State Adams Oshiomhole Emerges Best Governor!

IN recognition of his contributions to the advancement of the society, using instrument of governance, Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has been honoured with the best Governor of the year 2010 by the leadership Newspaper Group.

Iranian Pastor Now Faces Death Penalty For Rape, No Longer Apostasy (Abandoning Islam)!

Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani who had earlier received a death sentence for apostasy (abandoning Islam)will now be put to death for several charges of rape and extortion, charges that differ greatly from his original sentence of apostasy, Iran's semi-official Fars News agency reported Friday.

Day 4: Michael Jackson Was 'Clinically Dead' On Arrival At Hospital ---- Says ER Doctor

The emergency room doctor who pronounced Michael Jackson dead testified Friday that the pop icon had "signs of a dying heart" when he arrived at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

I’ve Devised New Strategy To Stop Bombings In The Country----Says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan declared this morning that he has devised a new strategy to tackle the threats to security in the country.

Abia State Gang Rape: ABSU Students Protest Innocence Over Gang Rape Story!

Students comprising young boys and girls carried out a protest with various inscription on placards, saying they are not what people think they are like: RAPISTS.

Happy Birthday Nigeria!!!....Read What The World Says About Nigeria

******Nigeria was ranked "the third fastest growing economy in the world after China and India by the (IMF) in 2009."