The American spy agency monitored telephone calls made to and from the
clerical residence in Rome where the then Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio
stayed during the conclave, the secret election at which cardinals chose him
as pontiff.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Photo: Woman caught with dead day old baby in sack in Lagos
It was gathered that a member of the community, High Chief Babatunde Balogun caught the mother of seven when she was trying to dispose the baby at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. When questioned on the content of the sack, she claimed she was coming from the market where she bought some household items.
Cholera kills 13 in Nasarawa
NO fewer than 13 people have lost their lives following an outbreak of cholera in Nasarawa State and Namu in Quan-pan Local Council of Plateau State where victims of ethnic violence in
Nasarawa are taking refuge.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe,
Actress Liz Anjorin explains why she dumped christianity for Islam
Liz tells City People
Police disperse protesting ASUU members with teargas in Abuja
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, were on Wednesday prevented from staging a peaceful rally by a detachment of police personnel drafted from the Gwagwalada divisional station.
The lecturers had planned to stage a rally in continuation of the four-month-old strike as well as to sensitise the host community in Gwagwalada on the reasons for their prolonged strike.
When Daily Independent got to the campus on Wednesday, some of the police personnel had already placed a barricade on the road leading to the mini campus where the rally ought to have started from.
On noticing that the lecturers were adamant to carryout their rally, they used canisters to disperse the unionists.
Pizza Perfect! A Nutritional Overhaul of 'Junk Food,' Ready-Meals Is Possible
Historically, a few humble ingredients: bread, tomatoes and a little cheese, combined to form a traditional, healthy meal, but many of today's pizzas have recruited two dangerous new members to their posse -- salt and saturated fat.
However, pizzas and many other nutritionally-dubious foods can be made nutritionally ideal:
TECNO Partners Blackberry on BBM Androids Application
Techno Mobile phone
TECNO Mobile, a smartphones manufacturer has announced its collaboration with Blackberry on the mobile application, BBM.
TECNO mobile phones run on the android system, which has become the most widely accepted operating system globally.
While the Blackberry messenger was initially only used by Blackberry phones users and also very popular especially in the Nigerian market, today, the BBM is available on the android system and customers can enjoy even more features with this new version, TECNO said in a statement.
TECNO mobile phones run on the android system, which has become the most widely accepted operating system globally.
While the Blackberry messenger was initially only used by Blackberry phones users and also very popular especially in the Nigerian market, today, the BBM is available on the android system and customers can enjoy even more features with this new version, TECNO said in a statement.
20-yr-old accused of raping 5-yr-old girl
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate's Court, yesterday, ordered 20-year-old Oluyi Oba remanded over alleged rape of a five-year-old girl.
The police prosecutor, Mr. Emmanuel David, told the court that the accused committed the offence on October 22 at 1p.m. in Iyin-Ekiti.
He said the offence contravened Section 218 of the Criminal Code Cap C 16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.
The plea of the accused was not taken.
Chief Magistrate Simeon Ojo ordered the accused remanded in prison custody pending the receipt of legal advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution.
He adjourned the case till November 21 for hearing.
The police prosecutor, Mr. Emmanuel David, told the court that the accused committed the offence on October 22 at 1p.m. in Iyin-Ekiti.
He said the offence contravened Section 218 of the Criminal Code Cap C 16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.
The plea of the accused was not taken.
Chief Magistrate Simeon Ojo ordered the accused remanded in prison custody pending the receipt of legal advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution.
He adjourned the case till November 21 for hearing.
ACP didn’t fondle lady’s breast –Police :But what did U see?
The controversial picture.
The Nigeria Police has described the photograph, which showed a senior police officer in the act of fondling the breast of an unknown lady, as fake. It said the picture, which went viral on the Internet, was deliberately fabricated with the aid of Adobe Photoshop technology to mislead the public.
The alleged amorous scene, the police authorities claimed, did not take place and the officer had nothing to do with the woman.
With Six Bulletproof Cars, Duty Waivers, Concerns Persist over Cost
Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah
What is the actual cost to Nigerian taxpayers of the two BMW bulletproof cars and other armoured cars ordered by the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, in the face of air accidents occasioned by poor capacity and meagre resources in the nation's airworthiness regime?
This is the question that came to the fore when the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Wednesday revealed that the two BMW bulletproof cars purportedly bought by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for Oduah were imported into the country duty free and with the approval of the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Avoid these deadly skin sins for a flawless you!
Everybody wants to look their best all the time, be it at home or outdoor. But having a flawless glowing skin means you need to maintain a lot of dos and don'ts starting from your eating habits to that of skin care tips. Remember a radiant youthful skin signifies that you are in good health.
If you want your skin to look great well into your old age and do not want to look patchy or dry, avoid these common bad skin habits:
Naval ratings pummel teacher in Ogun school
Rashid Ibrahim
Panic gripped students and civilian employees of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Onikolobo, Abeokuta, on Wednesday when six Naval operatives descended on a teacher in the school and beat him to a pulp over a minor disagreement.
The victim, Rashid Ibrahim, who has been teaching Food and Nutrition in the school in the past 13 years, was said to have almost lost his life during the assault.
Before you do breast implant
That men obsess over women's bust is no news. Indeed, Nigerian Juju megastar, King Sunny Ade, might have unwittingly lent credence to this when, in a media interview, he confessed that for a woman to turn him on, she must be heavily endowed in the chest area.
He even composed a number around the issue when, in one of his tracks, he said a woman's true beauty lies in the denseness of her breasts.
Lagos prison escapee steals 20 cars
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 32-year-old convict, Kingsley Chibuzor, for snatching over 20 cars between 2011 and 2013.
Chibuzor was said to have escaped few months into his sentence from the Kirikiri Medium Prison in 2011, where he was serving a term for malicious damage.
Actress Liz Anjorin explains why she dumped christianity for Islam
Check out Iyanya's 'raunchy' birthday cake
So hawt! Check out Iyanya's 'raunchy' birthday cake
Lady Gaga Carries Oversized Seashell Umbrella Around London
Lady Gaga shields her body from the sun as she holds a giant seashell shaped umbrella on Thursday (October 31) in London, England.
The 27-year-old entertainer emerged from her hotel to numerous screaming fans.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Lady Gaga
Sir Elton reveals jive with Queen
Sir Elton John claims he once danced with the Queen to rock'n'roll hit Rock Around The Clock.
The musician said she asked if she could join him on the dancefloor when he attended an event at Windsor Castle.
Sir Elton talks about his dance to the Bill Haley tune as he recalls his royal encounters when he appears as a guest on tomorrow night's Graham Norton Show on BBC One.
He explained: "Princess Margaret and I became friends. I took her to the cinema once at the Odeon Kensington. We had a lovely time and then we went out to dinner and I took her home. Nothing happened of course.
"I also once danced with Princess Anne at Prince Andrew's 21st Birthday and the Queen came over and said, 'may I join you?'. We danced to Bill Haley's Rock Around the Clock. It was one of the most surreal moments of my life.
He also told how enjoys his children's bathtimes before he goes onstage during tours - sometimes still with foam on his outfits.
The 66-year-old performer - who has two children with his partner David Furnish - said:
Kardashians planning baby range
The reality TV stars and fashionistas already have their own ranges of jewellery, clothing, make-up and perfume, and now that Kim has become a mum to daughter North, baby clothes are in the pipeline.
Kim revealed: "I think a baby line is what's next for us, and we definitely would have a lot of experience with what we would need to make that line a success and we're excited about it."
Cheryl Cole shows barbed wire tattoo and tanned legs in tiny hot pants while leaving Los Angeles
The singer flaunts her inking at airport
Cheryl Cole has been proudly showing her toned legs off in a pair of very tiny shorts.The Girls Aloud star, 30, gave a glimpse of the barbed wire tattoo on her thigh as she strolled through LAX Airport wearing white hot pants and a matching long sweater yesterday.
Miley Cyrus' Lil Kim Halloween Costume Is...Actually Pretty Good [Pictures]
Deeper Life's Pastor Kumuyi builds N1b Anchor University campus
The General Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Ministries, Pastor William Kumuyi is currently building an ultra modern campus for his N1billion private university called Anchor University.
The proposed site for the campus is a vast expanse of land, which has already been fenced, along the Lagos/Ibadan Express way. The campus will serve as the permanent site of Anchor University whose main campus is sited inside Deeper Life's multibillion IBTC headquarters at Ayobo-Ipaja, Lagos.
The new campus will include hostels, faculties, administrative blocks, chalets, laboratories etc.
Michelle Obama and Sesame Street stars launch new scheme to get children 'begging' for fruit and veg
Michelle Obama teamed up with Sesame Street stars Elmo and Rosita to unveil a new scheme to get children "begging" for fruit and vegetables this week.
The First Lady was joined by the loveable characters for a special press conference at the White House, where the unlikely trio cosied up to promote a new healthy eating scheme.The mum-of-two proudly
Katy Perry scores biggest selling album for a female artist in 2013
Katy Perry recently released her third studio album ‘Prism’ and it saw great success in the UK where it reached Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart and the album has done just as well in the USA.
Back home in America the album has also seen great success after it debuted at
Cheryl Cole flashes barbed wire thigh tattoo as she displays her toned legs in tiny shorts and gold boots at LAX
She’s spent the last week in Los Angeles soaking up the sun.
And Cheryl Cole looked like she wasn’t quite ready to go back to the cold British weather as she departed LAX in a pair of skimpy shorts on Wednesday.
The shorts showed off the 30-year-old singer’s barbed wire thigh tattoo as she strode through the airport but her controversial rose tattoo on her bum and lower back was well covered up.
Obama’s Secret Service May Keep Chris Brown From Going To Jail
The Secret Service is responsible for Barack Obama alone but singer; Chris Brown might become their second boss if only one of them testifies in court on November 25 that Brown didn’t hit the man who might be sending him behind bars.
According to TMZ, official D.C. documents obtained this morning shows that a
Kim Kardashian reveals results of dramatic 50lb weight loss as she discusses wedding plans and baby Nori
Kim Kardashian is on cloud nine. Recently engaged and with a beautiful baby girl, the reality star had plenty to discuss during an appearance on Jay Leno's chat show this week – and it also gave her the chance to showcase the results of her post-baby weight loss.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Brazil footballer Joao Rodrigo Silva Santos BEHEADED then severed head left on his doorstep
His horrified wife found the head - with the eyes and tongue had been cut out - but the rest of his body is still missing
As Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her toned tummy, take a look at these stars' fab abs
The actress showed off the benefit of her healthy lifestyle while spending time with her friends
US 'spied on future Pope Francis during Vatican conclave'
NSA spied on the future Pope Francis before and during the Vatican conclave at which he was chosen to succeed Benedict XVI
Pope Francis delivering a speech during a meeting of the world's cardinals Photo: AFP
Vihiga witch confesses her sins before going crazy
An old woman in Vihiga County is paying heavily for her past sins after they began haunting her.
It all began when she claimed that at night as she sleeps, unknown people have been surrounding her bed with crude weapons giving her sleepless nights.
Revealed
Residents who spoke to this writer revealed that one late night
Ladies Beware! Worm-Infested Hair[weave] from Dead People Now on sales In The Market
Ladies please beware!!! Irene Myangoh, a personal assistant working at a law firm in Nairobi went to an upmarket hair salon along Kenyatta Avenue, and spent more than N5,500 on a human hair weave.
Two weeks later she started suffering from severe headache that would not go away. She would wake up with severe headache at night. She went to a private doctor who gave her
Dayo Amusa, Desmond Elliot,Toyin Aimakhu, Doris Simeon and More At ‘Unforgivable’ Premiere At Silverbird (Photos)
The premiere was held at Silverbird galleria in Ikeja, Lagos and was well attended by several celebrities who lend their undying supports to the producer, Dayo Amusa. The Nollywood favourites in attendance include
2face Idibia visits T-pain's house in Atlanta georgia
Nigerian legend 2Face Idibia today posted pictures from when he paid a visit to fellow singer T-Pain’s house in Atlanta, Georgia.
The two are good friends, having worked together on Rainbow remix, for 2Face’s last album.
Women continue to add value to the technology workplace
South Africa has grown in leaps and bounds with regard to further inclusion of women in the workplace. In an international study conducted by Pepperdine University, it was reported that women in top positions in industry average higher levels of productivity and profitability.
In an article written by Forbes online contributor Glen Llopis, women see opportunity in everything and
Vanquished piracy site Isohunt rises from the dead
Balotelli not leaving AC Milan – Allegri
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has denied reports that Mario Balotelli could leave the club in January,just a year after moving back to Italy.
Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the player could make a return to England,with his agent hinting that Chelsea are set to move in on the player.
FG Told to provide cassava flour for bakers in the country
The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to make cassava flour readily available and affordable to enable bakers improve their productivity and reduce the importation of wheat.
The call came today as the Chairman of the association, Enugu State Chapter, Mr. Sunday Akam decried the negative impact scarcity of cassava flour has had on the sector over time.
Yaya Toure becomes UN Goodwill Ambassador
Cote d’ Ivoire’s international football star, Yaya Toure, on Tuesday joined the roster of Goodwill Ambassadors for the UN Environment Programme.
Toure pledged to combat the illegal ivory trade that had seen thousands of African elephants slaughtered each year.
Lady Gaga has a DOUBLE wardrobe malfunction, struggles to fit into cab, reveals her nipple and then almost falling face-first into the car
Not that we haven't seen her entirely naked before.But we got yet another flash of Lady Gaga's lady lumps last night after she suffered a tragic fashion faux pas in front of the paps.
The singer was left in a sticky situation outside the ITV studios late last night after
Cheryl Cole shows off her flat stomach in outtake from calendar shoot, we want her diet secrets
cheryl cole has shared another outtake photo from her calendar shoot, showing off her extremely flat tummy despite admitting to loving doughnuts. We need to know her diet secret
Cheryl, 30, has posted numerous photos from her calendar shoot on
Miley Cyrus looks a lot like pre-twerking Miley in a brunette wig
The controversial twerker shared a snap of her in a brunette wig and gives everyone a happy Hannah Montana flashback
She might be trying to stick squillons of miles between her and her Disney personsa with her twerking, nakedness and general naughty behaviour, but the controversial singer looked a lot like the old Hannah Montana Miley in a picture she shared of her wearing a brunette wig.
Miley, 20, posted two pictures of her in the hairpieces to her Twitter account and captioned them "Wigzzzzzz" - just in case we thought she had the ability to grow her hair and change its colour super-quickly.
Talking about getting her drastic cut, Liam Hemsworth's ex said: "No one would have planned a haircut to change my life. I didn't plan a haircut to change my life. I just cut my hair and then it really changed my life."
The wig snaps were then followed up with a picture of some rather rudely carved pumpkins (a marijuana leaf and sexually explicit scenes) and an equally delightful "happy f**king Halloween" message.
But while Miss Cyrus is trying to change her look for Halloween, other famous faces have been copying her now infamous range of revealing outfits for theirs.
We secretly applauded Paris Hilton's sexy-not-spooky fancy dress outfit inspired by a certain Ms Cyrus when she attended the Playboy Mansion annual Halloween party.
But the socialite and hotel heiress was totally outdone by the hostess with the mostess, Hugh Hefner and his wife Crystal Harris.
he couple - who have an age gap of 55 years - styled their terrifying attire on the infamous Robin Thicke and Miley performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Crystal posted the pictures on her Instagram page along with a bizarre selfie video which looked quite awkward.Hef, 82, wore the striking Beetlejuice style pinstripe suit while his wife Crystal, 27, completed her look with the foam finger and devilish hair-do.
Paris was outdone but the leggy blonde still looked quite amazing in her outfit. Still, she could have sparked fear among guests by singing that new song of hers.
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