NEMA Donates Relief Materials To Displaced Persons In Kaduna

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday donated relief materials to displaced persons in Fadan Atakar, Kaura Local Government area of Kaduna following recent attack. The Zonal Director of NEMA, Alhaji Musa Illallah, who presented the items to the victims at the Model Primary School, Fadan Atakar, said the materials would serve as palliatives.

Celeb 'Swatting' Frustrates LAPD

It's the VIP list that no celebrity wants to be on, but the number of stars who have been subject to the "swatting" hoax is growing longer. The prank relies on dramatic fake 911 calls, which trigger the dispatch of a number of police officers or a SWAT team to a celebrity's home. But when the police arrive, they find no crime being committed.

Safe crackers steal nearly $3 mln in S.Africa rhino horn

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Thieves have made off with 66 rhino horns worth some $2.75 million in one of the biggest horn heists South Africa has seen after breaking into the safe of a game farm owner. The horns had been removed from rhinos at the Leshoka Thabang Game Reserve in northern Limpopo province to protect the animals from poachers who supply them illegally to international crime syndicates.

BREAKING: Deputy Governor of Ekiti State Dies Of Cancer

Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Mrs Funmilayo Olayinka, has died. LEADERSHIP gathered that she died of cancer. Aged 52, Olayinka has been deputy governor since October 16, 2010. She leaves behind a husband and three children.

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Sandy Hook Families Bring Emotion to Gun Debate

Bringing their emotional advocacy to the national gun debate, families of those killed in the Connecticut school shooting are appearing with President Barack Obama and walking the halls of Congress to plead for stricter regulations. They already have helped push through the nation's most restrictive firearms law, which Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, D-Conn., signed Thursday.

Nollywood Can’t Grow Further Due To Lack Of Funding – Desmond Eliot

With the deluge of criticism that now trails the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood actor, Desmond Eliot, has said it will take a lot of funding and training to get to the seemingly stagnant industry to the next level. While speaking on Channel’s Television Saturday breakfast Show Sunrise, Desmond said due to lack of funding nothing has inspired Nollywood to grow further.

11 Killed As Gunmen Attack Adamawa Deputy Governor’s Residence

At least 11 people have been killed in an early morning attack on Midlu village in Adamawa state, while staging an attack on the residence of the state’s Deputy Governor. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mohammed Ibrahim, confirmed the attack stating that unidentified gunmen raided Midlu village, in Madagali local government area of the state, and attacked the home of the state deputy governor, Bala Ngalari.

Lebanon Forms New Government

Lebanese politician Tammam Salam was named prime minister on Saturday after he won a sweeping parliamentary endorsement, pledging to bridge the country's deep divisions and shield it from the dangers of neighboring Syria's civil war. Salam was designated after the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Mikati, whose two years in office were dominated by efforts to contain sectarian tensions, violence and economic fallout from the Syrian conflict.

BMW unveils Concept X4 Sports Activity Coupe design

BMW has unveiled the Concept X4, a sports activity coupe touted as being “the future of the BMW X family.” This snazzy-looking car is boasted as being a mixture of high performance/driving dynamics and eye-catching, with highly detailed design that is a mixture of sophisticated and beastly. Prduction is slated to start in early 2014, although no definite date was provided.

6 Surprising Signs You Should Break Up

By Ariel Nagi

We all know the obvious signs to tell if a man isn't the one for you: he cheated, he can't keep a job, he's abusive-emotionally or physically-the list goes on. But sometimes, subtle red flags are waving in our faces and we don't realize they mean it's time to dump an undercover loser.

Jim Iyke's Impostor Caught In Onitsha

An impostor of Nolywood 'bad boy' actor, Jim Iyke has been caught in Onitsha. The impostor, whose identity was not revealed, was reportedly caught by some officials of FCMB in Onitsha, Anambra. Confirming the story was the bank through a series of tweets on Wednesday. The tweets were directed at Jim Iyke informing him of the latest development. 

6 Things a Man Should Never Do During Sex

Ever have that WTF sex moment when your guy just either says something way out of line or asks you to do something that feels super awkward? Been there, done that. Here are some cringe-worthy experiences CFL editors decided make the list of "nunca mas."

At 265.7 mph, Hennessey Venom GT claims “fastest production car” title — but is it really?

Since 2010, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport "World Record Edition" has held the mantle as the fastest production car in the world, topping out at 267.8 mph. On April 2, 2013, Hennessey Performance of Texas announced it had stolen the crown from Bugatti by posting a slower speed of 265.7 mph. Now both claim the title — and the true holder may be neither.

Trayvon Martin's parents settle with Fla. HOA

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a teenager who was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer last year have settled a wrongful-death claim against the homeowners association of the Florida subdivision where their son was killed.

Ben Carson Apologizes For Comment on Homosexuality

Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and recent star of the conservative movement, has apologized for comments on homosexuality that had Johns Hopkins students clamoring for his ouster as their commencement speaker. "Although I do believe marriage is between a man and a woman, there are much less offensive ways to make that point," Carson wrote in a letter to the Hopkins community. "I hope all will look at a lifetime of service over some poorly chosen words."

Nigeria First Lady Returns To Abuja From Another Medical Trip

Story by Saharareporters

Nigeria's first lady, Patience Faka Jonathan, returned to Abuja late afternoon after a medical trip that took her to Germany. Mrs. Jonathan was welcomed by wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Amina Sambo, leading a delegation of party faithful numbering 100 bused to the airport in coaster buses.

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith Allowed to Cheat on Each Other??

If you were in a celebrity marriage, would you allow your husband to cheat?

Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about this very topic on Thursday when during an interview with HuffPo Live, she addressed longstanding rumors that she and her husband of 15 years Will Smith are allowed to sleep with other people. "I've always told Will, 'You can do whatever you want as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror and be okay," said Pinkett Smith. "Because at the end of the day, Will is his own man. I'm here as his partner, but he is his own man. He has to decide who he wants to be and that's not for me to do for him. Or vice versa." 

Police Kill Fake Mopol Officer In Benue

Policemen in Benue State, under the platform of ‘Operation Zenda,’ have killed a suspected fake mobile police officer linked with armed robbery. The fake mobile policeman had, alongside other robbers, allegedly barricaded the Makurdi-Aliade Road, where they dispossessed passengers of their valuables. The incident, the police said, took place on Thursday night.

Halle Berry Pregnant With Olivier Martinez's Child: A Boy!

Yes, yet another A-lister is having a baby in 2013: Halle Berry! The Oscar-winning actress, 46, is pregnant with her second child -- a baby boy! -- and her first with fiance Olivier Martinez, a source confirms to Us Weekly, adding that she's "elated." According to TMZ, which first broke the news, the Call star is three months along. UPDATE: Berry's rep tells Us: "We can confirm that Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are expecting a child."

I’m Not Under Arrest – Kugama

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, Alhaji Umar Mijinyawa Kugama, has said the rumour of his alleged arrest was the handiwork of troublemakers who do not want the prevailing peace in the state to endure.

Lilian Bach Is Back, To Release 'Eletan' On DVD

Sultry Nollywood actress, Lilian Bach will release her movie 'Eletan' on DVD soon. The movie, which was premiered in 2011, has been on demand by many film lovers but the producer has declined releasing it for reasons best known to her.

BREAKING: Earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude strikes eastern Indonesia: USGS

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia's mountainous West Papua province on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake hit 256 km (159 miles) east of Enarotali and was 58 km (36 miles) deep, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Eva Longoria Takes On Xenophobia

Speaking on a panel on "Latina Power" at the Women in the World Summit 2013, actress and education activist Eva Longoria took on xenophobia in the United States. "They are scared we're going to have a Taco Bell on every corner," she quipped. More seriously, she pointed out that by 2050, the population of Latinos in the United States will have doubled. "If you look at the numbers, that’s our future workforce. If we don’t educate them, we are in trouble.” Longoria also pointed out that the United States is the only country that "promotes monolingualism." She encouraged teaching children "French…Russian…Chinese—we need to be worldly." Longoria also discussed her non-profit foundation which aims to combat the high dropout rates for Latina teens by giving them tools to get into, and stay in, college.

PDP Blasts Tinubu Over Attack On Govs Forum

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday urged the national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Senator Bola Tinubu, to desist from comments on PDP-related issues and focus on salvaging what it described as “his fast crumbling political empire.”

Ghana’s President Seeks Autonomy For African Varsities

Ghana’s president, Dr John Dramani Mahama, has identified financial and administrative autonomies as potent instruments for bringing out innovations and creativity in African universities. Dr Mahama stated this yesterday in Ado-Ekiti when he delivered the 2nd Annual Lecture of the Ekiti State University entitled: “University Governance and Reclaiming the lost Glory: The Challenges and Possibilities of World-class Universities in Africa” in commemoration of the institution’s 18th convocation.

10 Funniest Solutions for Baldness

1.Use a temporary sticker

Do you know someone who is having trouble accepting the fact that they have become bald? Encourage them to embrace, nay show off, all that hairless real estate with the Tattoupees. This fantastic set includes 35 assorted temporary tattoos housed in a neat little tin. Bald is beautiful.

South Korean Bloggers Don't Expect War With North

North Korea has raised tensions on the Korean Peninsula with step-by-step threats over the past few months. This week, Pyongyang said it would close the Kaesong Industrial Complex, a joint manufacturing operation with South Korean companies. South Korean blogs, along with Facebook pages and Twitter feeds, are full of talk about North Korea.

Kim K's Maternity Dress is Actually Kourtney's

Though the fashion critics were more than a little harsh when Kim Kardashian stepped out in a tight-fitting beige babydoll dress Wednesday, it turns out Kim actually borrowed the much-talked about maxi frock from big sister Kourtney!

‘Police have highest number of dismissed officers’

The Nigeria Police Force Pioneer Chaplains have said that the police have the highest number of dismissed officers in the civil service because the organisation did not condone corruption and indiscipline among its personnel. It stated that the issue of corruption in the police was not institutional, but societal and personal, insisting that corruption was a Nigerian problem and not a police issue as widely believed.

JTF, others on red alert over MEND’s threat

There were indications on Friday that military formations in the Niger Delta have been placed on red alert over threats by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta to resume attacks on oil installations. MEND’s spokesman, Gbomo Jomo, had in an email to journalists on Wednesday said the militant group would resume a series of attacks, codenamed Hurricane Exodus at midnight on Friday.

Quit now, Nwosu tells Yobo

Former Nigeria midfield star Henry Nwosu has called on Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo to quit international football to concentrate on his club career. Nwosu, who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone during the week, said he was disturbed by Yobo’s media attack on coach Stephen Keshi for not informing about his exclusion from the squad for the March 23 World Cup qualifying game against Kenya in Calabar.

Real story behind Fela’s Sorrow, tears and blood

Were Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, alive today, his numerous fans would be warming up to mark his 75th birthday. Fela was a scourge to dictatorial regimes in Nigeria for much of his musical career, through the medium of Afrobeat.

PDP govs to Anenih: No peace unless Oyinlola returns

Peoples Democratic Party governors are insisting that the sacked National Secretary of the party, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, must return to office. This was one of the major conditions given by the governors when the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, visited some of them over the last few days, as part of efforts at finding solutions to the crisis rocking the party.

NANS condemns planned scrapping of NECO, UTME

National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the planned scrapping of the National Examination Council and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination by the Federal Government. The students’ body, in a statement signed by its President, Prince Miaphen, and made available to Saturday PUNCH in Jos, said such actions were inimical to the development of education in the country.

60 Die In Edo Road Accident

No fewer than 60 persons were feared killed yesterday in ghastly road accident involving a trailer belonging to Dangote Industries, a petrol tanker and a luxury bus at Ugbogui in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State.Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred at2:30pm along the ever-busy Sagamu-Benin Expressway,

Nollywood stars appear to be seeking out more daring roles in pornography, an investigation by Saturday Beats has revealed. Perhaps, unfulfilled about the soft porn displayed in Nigerian home movies, which has attracted widespread condemnation, a number of Nollywood stars are venturing into hard core pornographic roles.

Amnesty Office enrolls 40 non militant youths in universities in U.K.

The Presidential Amnesty Office has enrolled 40 youths from violent impacted communities in the Niger Delta for formal education in the University of Liverpool, UK., an official said. Mr Kingsley Kuku, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, made the statement at the Offshore Orientation and Departure Programme, organised for the beneficiaries in Abuja.

VIDEO: D'banj gets mentioned on daytime TV in the US

D'banj was mentioned on Live with Kelly and Michael, a top syndicated morning talk show, hosted by Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan. The male host, Michael, read out the top five songs for working out at the gym and D'banj's Oliver Twist was mentioned at number 3 after Psy's Gangnam Style (5) and Keisha's Die Young (4). Michael then said he's never heard of D'banj.

Vanessa Amadi is D'banj's publicist, pictured with him, Watch Video Below.

Pope Urges Action Against Abuse Of Minors

Pope Francis has called for “decisive action” in the fight against sex abuse of minors by priests. He told Bishop Gerhard Mueller, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith - the Vatican watchdog that deals with sex abuse cases - to ensure that perpetrators were punished.

Finally! Wesley Snipes finishes prison time for tax evasion

After spending more than two years in Federal prison for tax evasion (he reported to prison on December 9, 2010), actor Wesley Snipes has been released. According to TMZ, Wesley was released from prison on April 2 and will remain on house 

Death Toll In Kaduna Villages Attack Hits 48

The death toll from the last weekend attack on the two Attakar villages in Kaura Local Government of Kaduna State has risen to 48 with majority of older women and children worst hit, The National President of Attakar Community Development Association (ACDA), Ishaya Kunden Samaila has disclosed yesterday.

NUJ President Denies Accusing Customs Of Theft

The President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Malam Mohammed Garba, has denied media reports that he accused officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of theft. Garba had in a news conference last Monday raised the alarm about the theft of three thousand dollars from his luggage on his way to Morocco, where he was elected as President of African Journalists Congress.

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala meets Oprah Winfrey

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala photographed with Oprah Winfrey and Dr Tererai Trent at the 4th annual 'Women In The World' summit which took place at the Lincoln Center in New York yesterday. 

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Sultan May Head Amnesty Committee

More details emerged yesterday on the membership of the Amnesty Committee set up by President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday. Reliable sources disclosed to LEADERSHIP Weekend that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III will head the amnesty committee.