The statue of Jacob Zuma in Owerri has been pulled down by some unknown persons.
Information reaching our news desk stated that the incident occurred last night or early this morning. It will be recalled that the imo state indigenes were not happy with the statue. Most of the blames go to Rocha’s Okorocha who they accused of using tax payers money on useless venture. Some school of thought believe that Jacob Zuma is one of the most corrupt leaders in the world.
They say love is blind, love is sweet and all, but in all of these, it’s important not to lose your head in love.
Here is a list of 6 things a woman should never do or be in love.
1. Compromising your standards: Just so you know, your standards define you and it’s really unacceptable when someone tries to make you compromise to please them. They’re simply telling you, you’re not enough. Get you a man who shares or at the very least, respects your standards. It might take a while but you will definitely find him.
2. Changing your appearance:It is very normal for a woman to want to look beautiful for her man and this demands a little extra time on makeup, outfit and hairdo. Nevertheless, you should feel confident always either with the beautiful makeover or a makeup free face and never be made to feel like less of a woman because of your natural beauty.
3. Be submissive:It is important to be submissive but it applies to the man as much as it does the woman. In a relationship, both of you are equal partners. You are independent adults with different views, opinions and ways of doing things. It is important to work together which might involve adopting new habits and sacrifices, but then one person should NEVER always be on the bending side to the will of the other.
4. Hide your intellect: I’ve heard women say they choose to act dumb just to keep their relationship. Hello??? Yes, you should try not to be anoversabi, but never ever hide your intelligence in order to stroke a man’s ego. Share your opinions, make suggestions. Men are attracted to women who are intelligent, confident and independent, so don’t be helpless and dumb because TBH there’s nothing more unattractive.
5. Starve yourself:So I heard a story about a girl who is a size 12 and decided to starve herself to trim down because her man said she’s too big. She managed to get down to size 10 only to find out her husband was cheating on her. 😂😂😂 Painful I know. Now let me tell you, men are not attracted to one body type. If one doesn’t appreciate your size, another will. Never starve yourself just because you want your man to appreciate you. If a man is in love with you, he’s in love with your body, soul and all so if you must reduce please, do it for YOURSELF! Otherwise, eat that chocolate and stay beautiful hun.
6. Give up on your dreams:Don’t sacrifice all your dreams for a man in the name of love. Get you a man that encourages and supports you to live your dreams. If you find your real man, you won’t be faced with the challenge of choosing between your man and your dreams. Get your man, live your dreams, aim high, slay and let the sky be your starting point baby girl!
Football is life. Life is football. You can never see a more laconic statement as this.
The beautiful thing about Football is it connects with everyone. No discrimination of your religion, ethnic background and race.
And if you want to list countries with the most passionate followers of the round leather game in the world,Nigeria will be among the elites.
Nigerians are crazy about football! Nigerians breathe football! Nigerians love football!
Naijaloaded Sporthas decided to reveal 8 Popular Musicians in Nigeria And The Football Club They Love And Are Crazy About As You:
8. Ruggedman (Manchester United)
Rugged Man (Middle)
In case you didn’t know, “Ruggedy Baba” aka Ruggedman who is arguably one of the most talented rappers in the country, is an ardent fan of English giants Manchester United.
The graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́ doesn’t shy to flaunt his favourite club’s jersey everywhere andtweets about them during match days.
7. P-Square (Chelsea)
Peter & Paul (Middle)
Yep we know the duo are currently in an unfortunate crisis, but football wise they tally.
Peter & Paul are staunch supporters of English outfit Chelsea.
And they are not football fans by mouth.
Peter, 35,has been to Stamford Bridge (the home ground of Chelsea football club) many times, chatting and taking photos with many Chelsea stars.
6. Dr. Sid (Manchester United)
Dr Sid with Manchester United legend Andy Cole
You should hang around Dr. Sid’s twitter account to understand his craze for Manchester United.
Remember the season United finished 6th in the Premier League? The man from Delta State was not himself…. We observed that from his angry tweetslol 😂 😂
5. Niniola (Arsenal)
Niniola about to the take the free-kick like Maradona
Yep the writer of this article is an Arsenal fan. So i was flying in cloud 9 when Nini told me she supports, of all teams, Unbelievable!
The third runner-up on the sixth season ofProject Fame West Africa further revealed she was at the Emirates Stadium recently to watch a football match.
Up Gunners!
4. Don Jazzy (Manchester United)
Wow Manchester United is really winning.
Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy is also a fan of the Red Devils.
The CEO of Mavin Records loves to tweet his support but also rant abouthow Pogba has never justified that gigantic price tag on his head. Hahahaha.
3. Banky W (Arsenal)
Oluwabankole Wellington or Banky W deserves astatueoutside the Emirates stadium, Arsenal’s home ground, to venerate his commitment to the club even despite the very bad times like that horrible day at Old Trafford.
The Nigerian singer, rapper and actor is a true fan of the Gunners and i honour him with the “Mr Arsenal” award.
2. Davido (Chelsea)
Only few will know this, which is exactly the point of this article.
Davido, fresh from his MTV EMA exploits, is a fan of English side Chelsea.
Yes! Obo is also aregular visitor at Stamford Bridgeand has taken countless photos with some of Chelsea biggest stars.
And i think Victor Moses actually convinced him to support the Blues.
1. Olamide (Barcelona)
And we are signing out with nobody else but Olamide badoo.
Olamide is acrazy Barcelona fanand has never hidden his love for the La Liga giants!
Other Notable Mentions:
9ice (Chelsea)
MI (Arsenal)
Solidstar (Manchester United)
Which Of These Musicians Support The Best Football Club?! Which Other Musician Did We Fail To List? Comment Below
A train has derailed at the Abbatoir area of Agege, the outskirts of Lagos on Thursday morning.
Several death have been recorded, others were seriously injured while many vehicles and propertiy were destroyed.
Confirming the incident, the state’s police spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole told the Sun that the train rammed into a trailer, injuring many and leaving unconfirmed number of victims feared dead.
“We just got the information. Our policemen and those attached to the railway command are in control of the situation. I cannot confirm any death, but I can tell you that some persons were injured.
” We shall be able to furnish you with details later please.”
In a last ditch effort to find soft landing the candidate of PDP, Sir Oseloka Obaze has begged the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano asking forgiveness for all the lies peddled in the course of the campaign. Obaze reportedly made the plea in private message to the governor Thursday afternoon in Awka, Anambra state.
In the message which was unwittingly leaked to the media Obaze stated: " Your Excellency I must express my profound regrets for lies Peter lured me into peddling against you in the course of this campaign. Recall that when I was your SSG I worked hard to discredit the false N75bn claim with publications when they started the allegation. I know you have exceeded expectations with your performance. Sorry Peter misled me "
Attempts to confirm the response of the governor was not successful since was said to be making a broadcast to ndi Anambra. However, the message from Obaze which came as a big surprise to political watchers is to be a last ditch effort to save face ahead of the impending rout of Obaze and his party at the polls
For allegedly threatening to kill President Muhammadu Buhari over a contract, Brigadier-General Lym Hassan has landed himself in trouble.
An army general who was secretly recorded allegedly threatening to “eliminate” President Muhammadu Buhari over a defence contract has found himself in serious trouble as he is about to be secretly court-marshalled over the incident, according to a report by TheCable.
In the report, Brigadier-General Lym Hassan, who is the coordinator of peace keeping at the ministry of defence was arraigned before the military court on October 30, 2017
and charged with two allegations: spreading rumours that Buhari was dead and demanding $600,000 bribe from a defence contractor.
TheCable had reported that Buhari approved a $1,464,750 contract on September 26, 2016 for the relocation and refurbishment of Level 2 Ministry Hospital under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) following a directive from the UN.
In February 2017, the contract was awarded to Opems Integrated Concepts Ltd for $1 million for a two-month execution period ending April 2017.
But the job was not done, with Nigeria failing to meet the August 2017 deadline for the relocation of the hospital.
The ministry of defence later issued a directive to serving military officers to go and execute the contract, which involved supply of medical equipment as well as dismantling and re-assembling the hospital at a new camp.
The bulk of the original contract sum had allegedly been shared, and Hassan was said to have still demanded $600,000 from Opems. Unknown to Hassan, he was recorded while allegedly making the demand, sources told TheCable.
Asked by the contractor if he was not afraid of Buhari’s anti-corruption war, Hassan allegedly retorted: “If the president queries us, we will eliminate him.”
The contractor later requested for an additional (“variation”) payment of $500,000 from the ministry, although the terms of the contract had stated clearly: “Please note that the contract price is fixed and no request for variation will be entertained.”
An insider in the defence ministry told TheCable:-
With the charge sheet now reading that Hassan was spreading rumours that the president was dead, the game has changed. The facts of the matter have been tailored to throw him under the bus.
“Hassan has become the scapegoat but the bulk of the contract money was shared across board. He carelessly talked himself into trouble and he will carry the can for all those who participated in the bazaar.”
The source said it is curious that the two offences for which Hassan is being court-martialled are totally unrelated.
“They said he was spreading rumour that the president was dead, and that he also demanded bribe from Opems. Which of the offences came first?
If he was spreading rumour, why was he not arrested and court-martialled immediately? That was enough ground to arrest him.
Did they wait for him to demand a bribe before finally arresting him? The answer is no,
the insider said, alleging that there is a serious cover-up going on at the ministry of defence.
Tukur Gusau, a colonel and spokesman of Mansur Dan-Ali, minister of defence, initially told TheCable that Hassan was being court-martialled over a “different matter” and had nothing to do with the contract.
However, his statement has been contradicted by the fact that the charge sheet includes the controversial contract.
Officials at defence headquarters and ministry of defence told TheCable that they would want Buhari to set up a probe into the affair so that all who participated in the scandal will be brought to book — rather than just Hassan.
The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike was allegedly attacked on Saturday during a routine inspection by SARS security aides attached to current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
It was alleged that a bullet proof vehicle personally driven by Rotimi Amaechi knocked down one of Wike’s Outriders and he sustained serious injuries.
Below is a statement from the rivers state government on the incident:
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Saturday escaped assassination as Special Anti-robbery Squad Operatives and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in the motorcade of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi attacked his convoy.
The governor who was on project inspection was attacked at Nwanja Junction on Trans-Amadi Road.
The SARs Personnel and Soldiers in the Minister’s convoy hit down the Governor’s Escort Rider and attacked the policemen in the pilot car.
Mr Debewari , Aide -De- Camp, to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, supervised the attack, which included damage of cameras held by journalists .
Also part of the attack, was the Commander of Rivers SARS, Mr Akin Fakorede who received the Minister of Transportation at the Port Harcourt International Airport and accompanied on his trip.
After the attack, the Rivers State Governor continued with his inspection of Projects.
Governor Wike was not harmed, despite the attack.
The Minister of Transportation had over 50 SARS Personnel , Soldiers and Mobile Policemen in his motorcade.
Argentine forward Angel di Maria made a bold confession about the Super Eagles their 4-2 loss in the Pre-World cup friendly in Russia on Tuesday.
Argentina blew a two-goal advantage having gotten the lead from Ever Banega’s free-kick in the 28th minute and Sergio Aguero in the 36th minute. But the highly spirited Super Eagles fought back to overpower the South Americans in the second half.
''What a match. We started well, successfully held the first half. But the goal of the Nigerians before the break was a turning point,'' Angel Di María said at a press conference attended by Sports Express.
''We were physically overpowered by a very strong opponent. And we calmed down a bit, and we paid for it. It's good that this is not the World Cup yet.
''We will slowly play, correct the mistakes. Italy? She received a serious blow. Extra proof that any team can win from the so-called heavyweights.''
The former Real Madrid and Manchester attacker was replaced in the 76th minute, it could be due to the physical nature of the Super Eagles.
Argentine forward Angel di Maria made a bold confession about the Super Eagles their 4-2 loss in the Pre-World cup friendly in Russia on Tuesday.
Argentina blew a two-goal advantage having gotten the lead from Ever Banega’s free-kick in the 28th minute and Sergio Aguero in the 36th minute. But the highly spirited Super Eagles fought back to overpower the South Americans in the second half.
''What a match. We started well, successfully held the first half. But the goal of the Nigerians before the break was a turning point,'' Angel Di María said at a press conference attended by Sports Express.
''We were physically overpowered by a very strong opponent. And we calmed down a bit, and we paid for it. It's good that this is not the World Cup yet.
''We will slowly play, correct the mistakes. Italy? She received a serious blow. Extra proof that any team can win from the so-called heavyweights.''
The former Real Madrid and Manchester attacker was replaced in the 76th minute, it could be due to the physical nature of the Super Eagles.
Relationship problems are consistently on the top of lists of concerns in the life of the modern day person – and this is true for both sexes. This blog is for woman who may be unknowingly turning off men with habits, attitudes, and the general vibes they put out.
1. Second-guessing your thoughts and your instincts
Some women avoid communicating and expressing their feelings and thoughts. They expect men to read their minds and guess their thoughts, which is not always possible. And when they fail they receive the cold shoulder for not playing the guessing game right. Nothing is more annoying for men then a woman who will just not say what she wants but expect you to read the ‘signs’. Another thing that really gets to men is some women assuming that men know what they want them to do. Saying one thing and doing just the opposite just confuses things even more for men. So, play it straight and just speak up, it leaves no room for miscommunication or misunderstandings.
2. Playing the ‘I am the superior’ card Some women equate men with being dumb, everyone makes mistakes but there is no need to constantly rub it in. It only makes you a nag and can be annoying.
3. Smothering him with too much attention Always remember that your guy has a mother and there is no need for you to step into her shoes. While it’s okay to comfort and be there for him, don’t treat him like a child and smother to such an extent that it starts bugging him.
4. Sharing too much information Men are not always comfortable talking about their problems, unlike some women who would go overboard sharing every minute detail with everyone in sight. Learn to exercise caution, and don’t overshare. Learn to keep things to yourself at times, especially something thats shared with you in private. It will build trust and also encourage the guy to open up more. Also, if you have just got to know the guy, there is no need to share every little detail with him. Learn to keep somethings to yourself and share only what is necessary.
5. Planning the future way ahead of time Learn to live in the moment, and while planning what to do on your birthday is okay, planning what you will do in your 50th anniv while you are still dating will only freak the guy out. Learn to take small steps and enjoy the moment rather that fastfoward with an over active imagination, leaving your partner confused and spooked.
We rounded up science-backed strategies to make yourself more appealing — and only some have to do with your physical appearance.
Learn the tricks of the trade. (Shutterstock)
It's possible to make yourself look more attractive in just a few minutes.
Some strategies involve tweaking your physical appearance; others are more about your behavior towards others.
We rounded up some of the simplest ways to boost your appeal.
Two time-tested ways to look better are eating a nutritious diet and sticking to a workout routine. Unfortunately, those strategies need a while to take effect.
If you've got a party tonight — or if you need to impress a date today — you'll be pleased to know there are plenty of ways to amp up your appeal within a matter of minutes.
Below, Business Insider has rounded up nine ways to make other people think you're more attractive — that don't take very much work. Think changing the color of your outfit or listening more intently to what your conversation partner is saying.
Read on to learn the tricks of the trade.
Smile more
Smile more (Luba kozorezova/Strelka Institute/Flickr)
In two experiments, published 2014 in the journal Cognition and Emotion, researchers in Switzerland examined the relationship between attractiveness and smiling.
They found that the stronger the smile, the more attractive a face looked.
In fact, they found, a happy facial expression appeared to compensate for relative unattractiveness.
As Helen Fisher, biological anthropologist and author of "The Anatomy of Love," previously told Business Insider: "When you smile, those who see your smile, smile back, even if very briefly. And as they smile, they use facial muscles which trigger the release of neurochemicals in their brain associated with feelings of pleasure — and they are thus likely to feel happy in your company."
Wear red
Wear red (Flickr/Franck Michel)
A 2010 cross-cultural study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General — with participants from China, England, Germany, and the US — found that women are more attracted to men wearing red.
In one experiment from the study, 55 female undergrads looked at a color photo of a man in either a red or green shirt, and then rated the man's attractiveness.
Sure enough, the man was rated significantly more attractive when he was wearing a red shirt. The results were similar when researchers compared the red shirt to other color shirts as well.
Interestingly, participants generally weren't aware that the man's clothing color was influencing their perceptions of his attractiveness.
In one small French study, published in the journal Psychological Reports, a man told a joke to two friends at a bar while a woman sat at a nearby table. Then that man was instructed to approach the woman and ask for her number. In another version of the situation, one of the men who listened to the joke asked the woman for her number. (These scenarios were repeated about 60 times total.)
After the man left, an experimenter approached the woman and asked her to rate the man on attractiveness and intelligence, and to indicate how much she would want to date the man long-term.
Results showed that the guy was three times as likely to get the woman's number when he'd told a joke. Plus he was rated more attractive and intelligent.
Wear a scented deodorant
Wear a scented deodorant (Bloomberg/Getty)
Simply knowing that you're wearing a new fragrance can make you act more confident,and even make you seem more attractive to other people.
In a small 2009 study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, researchers gave one group of male undergraduates a spray with antimicrobial ingredients and fragrance oil and another group an unscented spray without antimicrobial ingredients. Over the next few days, the men who used the scented spray reported higher self-confidence and felt more attractive.
The strange part? When a group of women were shown silent videos of the men, they found those who were wearing scented spray more attractive, even though they obviously couldn't smell them. The researchers determined that the men using the scented spray displayed more confident behavior, which in turn made them more attractive.
Pay attention to your partner
Pay attention to your partner (Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design/Flickr)
For a 2015 Australian study, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, researchers looked at about 90 undergrads participating in a speed-dating session, and found that men who scored high on a test of mindfulness also received high attractiveness ratings from women.
The researchers can't say for sure why this pattern emerged, but one possibility is that men high in mindfulness may have been more attentive to their partners, and better able to manage any anxiety that would otherwise interfere with their communication.
Walk a dog
Walk a dog (Flickr/Dirk Olbertz)
In a 2013 study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, 100 Israeli women read vignettes about men. Some of the men were described as "cads": They would cheat on their partner and get into fights. The other men were described as stereotypical "dads": They would work hard at their job and take good care of their kids.
Whenever the story featured a cad who owned a dog, women rated that man as a more suitable long-term partner than a cad who didn't own a dog. Cads with dogs were even rated slightly more attractive than dads with dogs.
The researchers concluded that owning a pet signals that you're nurturing and capable of making long-term commitments. It can also help you appear more relaxed, approachable, and happy.
Not into pet ownership? The good news is simply being seen with a dog can make you seem more dateable. In one 2008 study, published in the journal Anthrozoos, a 20-year-old man approached hundreds of women and asked for their phone numbers. When he had a dog with him, he was much more likely to score their digits.
Play with a baby
Play with a baby (Jacob Bøtter/Flickr)
Research suggests that men who act kindly toward babies are more attractive to women.
In a 2014 French study, published in the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, a 20-year-old man seated on a park bench was approached by his "sister" (a confederate) and her baby. This scenario was repeated multiple times: Half the time, the man spoke to and paid attention to the baby and half the time, he all but ignored the baby.
After the "sister" left, the man complimented a woman seated nearby and asked for her phone number. When the man had played with the baby, 40% of the women gave him their number, compared to the 12% who gave him their number when he ignored the baby. The man was also rated more attractive when he'd played with the baby.
Wear high heels
Wear high heels (Gwen/flickr)
Another French study, published 2015 in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, found that women are more attractive to men when they wear high heels.
In one experiment, a woman sitting at a bar was more likely to be approached by men at the bar when she was wearing high heels, compared to when she was wearing flats or medium heels.
Wearing heels may affect men's behavior in other ways, too. In another experiment, men were more likely to comply with a woman's request to complete a survey when she was wearing high heels.
Make yourself look good by comparison or association
Make yourself look good by comparison or association (Disney)
In a blog post for Psychology Today, Madeleine A. Fugère, a professor of Social Psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University, writes about a psychological trick to make you appear more attractive. "Start your night with the contrast effect; end it with the assimilation effect," she writes.
The contrast effect describes what happens when you appear especially beautiful in comparison to someone who's not so good-looking. The assimilation effect describes what happens when you're rated as more attractive because you're associated with a good-looking group.
Fugère explains how to take advantage of both strategies:
"At the party, follow a less attractive individual to the entrance, to make yourself appear more attractive at the moment of arrival. Subsequently, you should hang out with your most gorgeous friends all night, making you a part of that attractive group."
It's not exactly the kindest method you can employ to be more attractive, but hey — it might work
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