Actress starts new project for mothers

Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu, 31, has announced that she is embarking on a project to appreciate mothers.

The movie star has started a programme to celebrate mothers who gave their all to their kids. Toyin Aimakhu made this known on her Instagram page today (January 28).

Huh? Is this really a Police Headquatre? Photos

And we thought our condition is worst, lol. This is allegedly a police headquatre in Nyeri, Kenya. How can one work comfortably sit in a house constructed with Zinc? See another photo below;

Gambia president fires three ministers as departments merge

Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh fired three government ministers in a department reshuffle on Wednesday, according to a statement, another unexpected turn for the tiny West Africancountry.

Minister of Fisheries Lamin Nyabally, Energy Minister Edward Sanneh and Minister of Presidential Affairs Yam Keita were all released from their posts after some departments were merged, the state house communique said.

Try those indicted in Halliburton, Siemens scam,’ Ekiti Governor says

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has called on President Buhari to prove to Nigerians that his war against corruption is not selective.

He said the President should go beyond acknowledging that the case will be re-visited, to actually putting those indicted on trial.

Rivers state launches ‘Operation kill all Rats’

In a bid to eradicate Lassa Fever, the Rivers state Government has launched ‘Operation kill all Rats.’

The Commissioner of Health Dr. Theophillus Odagme, while speaking to newsmen said the purpose of the emergency initiative as to raise awareness on the disease and also inform residents of the needs to keep rats away from their homes.

Commission redploys 9 resident electoral commissioners

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced the redeployment of nine of its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).

This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs Augusta Ogakwu in Abuja.

The RECs affected in the redeployment according to the statement were Dr Lawrence Azubuike who was redeployed from Ebonyi to Anambra Anambra, Dr Ogbudu Ada was moved from Imo to Akwa Ibom while Sylvester Ezeani was redeployed from Cross River to Abia

GEJ breaks silence, speaks on $2.1b arms purchase scandal

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, at his world press conference which held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 spoke on a number of issues, including the alleged $2.1b arms purchase scam.

The event was part of activities organized by the Circle of Diplomats (Circle Diplomatique), Geneva to honour Jonathan.

NFF looking for foreign coach for Nigeria senior women football team

The Nigeria Football Federation are currently searching for a foreign coach for the Super Falcons according to the Secretary General of body.

The Super Falcons have been without a head coach since former boss Edwin Okon was sacked after a dismal outing at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.

Canada ranked 9th least corrupt country in the world

Public-sector corruption is still a major problem around the world but more countries are improving than worsening and the United States and United Kingdom have reached their best rankings ever, an anti-corruption watchdog said Wednesday.

Denmark remained at the top of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, a closely watched global barometer, for the second consecutive year as the country perceived as least corrupt. It scored 91 points out of a possible 100 while North Korea and Somalia remained at the bottom with unchanged scores of 8.

Source: David Rising The Associated Press

Suicide bombers kill 13 in Chibok, hometown of Nigeria’s kidnapped girls

Five female suicide bombers exploded at a market in the Chibok hometown of Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls on Wednesday, killing 13 civilians and wounding 32 people, witnesses said.

Soldiers were searching the northeastern town late Wednesday for two other women seen with the bombers and also suspected to be strapped with explosives, according to teacher Emmanuel Cosmos.

BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Nyesom Wike’s election as Rivers Governor

The Supreme has upheld the election of Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor of the oil-rich Rivers State.

The court gave the ruling Wednesday but did not provide reasons for its judgment.

It said detailed reasons for the verdict would be provided on February 12.

Studies Reveal Some Interesting Benefits For Classical Music Lovers

An appreciation for the beauty of classical music is all but lost in our generation, save for a few cultured nerds — according to science, they are the only ones who will reap these brainy benefits.

Remember when everyone believed that playing Mozart for your baby would make them smarter? That actually wasn’t true, but listening to classical music as an adult has some pretty interesting effects on the mind (backed by studies) — you could almost call them brain-hacks.

Listening to classical music can:

Serena Williams makes it 18 straight over Sharapova

Serena Williams extended her winning run over Maria Sharapova to 18 matches with a straight-sets victory in theirAustralian Open quarter-final.

The American 21-time grand slam champion last lost to Sharapova in 2004 and she maintained that extraordinary record with a 6-4 6-1 victory on Rod Laver Arena on a warm Tuesday.

Media entrepreneur made $12 million from bread tweet

Show host, Oprah Winfrey is everything any business savvy person aspires to be.

The TV anchor has reportedly made $12 million from a tweet about losing weight by eating bread.

She released a testimonial video clip on her twitter page confirming the experience.

A quote from the video reads, "I lost 26 pounds, and I have eaten bread every single day".

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Fans come for actress again over cleavage baring photo

Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has been receiving a lot of animosity from her fans and haters alike in recent times for various reasons and they are at it again.
Ogbodo shared a cute selfie of herself in a cleavage baring number via her Instagram page, but barely had time to enjoy it before her fans descended on her.

The actress went on to make it clear that she was on the set of a new movie and that her looks could be attributed to the movie called 'Street girls', but that did little to deter them.

Read comments in the photo below.

Oil rises above $30 on hopes of deal to tackle glut

Oil rose further above $30 a barrel on Tuesday on hopes that OPEC and non-OPEC producers may reach deal to tackle one of the biggest supply gluts in decades.

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is making renewed calls for rival producers to cut supply alongside its members. Russia, seen as key to any deal, has so far refused to cooperate.

FIFA confirms final five for presidential election

FIFA on Tuesday confirmed the final five candidates to take over from the banned Sepp Blatter as head of the world body one month from the vote.

FIFA’s electoral committee said that Prince Ali bin al Hussein, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa, Gianni Infantino, Tokyo Sexwale and Jerome Champagne had all been admitted for the final campaigning.

Outfit of the day- Ezinne Chinkata

 

Style inspiration is sexy, modern and fresh, which expresses individual style and fun while looking beautiful.

OOTD inspiration is a gold, blush and brown ensemble worn by fashion stylist and retailer, Ezinne Chinkata at a friend’s wedding. The outfit strays from the traditional gown or aso ebi worn to most weddings.

READ: Check out OOTD inspiration

Tania Omotayo ends relationship with pop star

Music genius, Wizkid appears to be the next celebrity in the spotlight as far as relationship drama goes.The star has reportedly called quits on his long romance withTania Omotayo.

According to NET, a close associate of Wizkid disclosed that Tania has finally ended her relationship with the star.

Ghanaian actor shares marital advice - 'Don't rush into marriage'

Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, has been dishing some serious relationship/marital advice in recent times and has now advised that marriage should not be rushed into.
The actor shared a photo on Instagram, as he spoke on the rate at which marriages crash in recent times, making it clear that it is not advisable to rush into marriage.

Commenting on the photo, he said:

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Ace comedian shares cute family photos at the beach

Ace Nigerian comedian, Julius Agwu, has shared new adorable photos of himself and his family on a road trip they took to the beach, yesterday, January 24.
The father-of-one shared the photos, commenting that he was taking a road trip to the beach with his "cuties".
The photos showed the cute family, Julius, his lovely wife, Ibiere Agwu and their daughter, Zahra Agwu, having fun as they frolicked on the beach.The family looked beyond adorable in these new photos.
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There are thieves in President’s government – Secondus

The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has reportedly said that some members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government are guilty of stealing public funds.

Secondus said further that some of the 55 Nigerians who, according to the government, stole N1.34 trillion are part of Buhari’s cabinet, Vanguard reports.

Rat poison sales boom in Nigeria over Lassa fever fears – ‘Lassa doesn’t discriminate between the rich and the poor’

KANO, Nigeria: Sales of rat poison have taken off in Nigeria following an outbreak of Lassa fever that has left at least 76 people dead and sparked fears of contagion across the country. In the northern city of Kano, the capital of one of 17 states where the haemorrhagic virus has been recorded, there have been “unprecedented” purchases of the pest control product. The head of the city’s chemicals traders, Shehu Idris Bichi, said sales have have increased four-fold since the outbreak was first announced earlier this month.

How Cancer Vaccines Work

Vaccines, like your annual flu shot, aren’t just something you get when you’re healthy as protection against common infections. They can also help treat cancer. And because some types of cancer are actually caused by viruses, some vaccines can even help prevent cancer.

Cancer Prevention Vaccines

Cancer prevention vaccines don’t attack cancer cells directly. Instead, they teach your immune system—your body’s arsenal of white blood cells known as leukocytes—to protect your body against viruses that could lead to cancer. 

CAMEROON: 4 SUICIDE ATTACKERS KILL AT LEAST 35 PEOPLE

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) -- Four suicide bombers attacked a market and town on Monday in Cameroon's Far North region near the border with Nigeria, killing at least 35 people and wounding 65 others, officials said.

Cameroon officials blamed the Nigeria-based extremist group Boko Haram for the attack, saying the assailants crossed over from Nigeria. In response, Cameroon soldiers carried out raids into Nigeria from the Cameroonian town of Achigashia, killing at least 17 insurgents, Cameroon's Minister of Communications Issa Tchiroma Bakary said Monday night.

SDP chairman criticises Buhari's anti-corruption fight

The chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olu Falae has criticised President Buhari’s anti-corruption fight.

He said it is getting out of hand, adding that the anti-corruption drive has assumed a selective twist.

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation,reportedly confessed to collecting N100 million from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Tony Anenih.

Greece faces new unrest over pension reforms

After more than five years of austerity and declining living standards, Greece convulsed in 2015. In January the left wing Syriza party won a general election on a platform of anti-austerity and embarked upon a strategy of seeking a new bail-out from creditors through a charm(less) offensive by finance minister Yanis Varoufakis.

After painful concessions were agreed upon, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called a referendum on the deal — Greece said no — , negotiated a very similar agreement, and then called another election, which Syriza won despite losing much of its more radical wing.

Africa, not the Middle East, has seen the sharpest uptick in terrorism

While much attention has been focused on ISIS and the Middle East in recent times, this fixation overlooks an alarming trend: that despite a rise in extremist violence generally, Africa – not the Middle East – has seen the sharpest uptick in terrorism.

Indeed, according to the Global Terrorism Index, released in November 2015, Nigeria experienced a 300% increase in terrorist deaths between 2013 and 2014, with some 7,512 deaths recorded in 2014; the largest ever increase.

Source: Global Terrorism Index

‘We don’t recognize their passport,’ US, UK say

The United States of America and the United Kingdom have said that they do not recognize the Biafra passports being issued bythe Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB).

The clarification was made after MASSOB’s National Director of Information, Sunny Okereafor, claimed that the Biafran passport, which costs N5,000, is accepted worldwide.

"Daddy's Home," "Beyond Blood," "Creed," "The Big Short"

It's the start of another week and as usual, us good folks atPulse bring you great ways to spend the time.

What better way to ease off the stress of the week than watch a good movie.

With that in mind, check out our list of movies currently showing in cinemas across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

See more after the cut....

'TV presenter is not gay',psychiatrist says

According to celebrity psychiatrist, Maymunah Kadiri, the eccentric TV and red carpet host is nothing near gay.

His rather eccentric style had made him a subject of controversy since he came into limelight, especially because he is not known to have a girlfriend.

Former petroleum minister appears at London police station

Former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke was summoned to the Charing Cross Police Station, London.

Reports say she was at the station to shed more light on the ongoing money laundering investigations involving her.

According to The Nation, she was granted bail and asked to return on June 21, 2016.

2face ‘Disappointed’ In Dammy Krane And Wizkid Brawl

Legendary Nigerian music star 2face Idibia, 40, has aired his thoughts on the Dammy Krane, Wizkid fight that took place at Quilox on January 15, 2016.

During his radio interview at Wazobia FM to promote his latest single ‘Coded Tinz‘ featuring Phyno, 2baba spoke about the fight which rocked the music industry for days.

THE REAL STORY: How Prophet ‘Daniel’ Abodunrin Was Killed, Eaten By Lions At Ibadan Zoo In 1991

This story happened years ago and I always wondered how it really went down. I now present it to you, as narrated by Abiyamo. It is very interesting and eye opening.

The city of Ibadan in Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria is one of the largest in West Africa. It is home to the first university in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, established by the colonial masters in 1948. One of the most famous features of this great citadel of learning is its Zoological Garden, which is one of the oldest in the country. 

Reaity star reveals she's been stuck in her Cartier Love bracelet for 4 years!

Kylie Jenner has revealed she's been stuck in her Cartierjewelry for four years straight!

The reality star said she's been unable to remove her piece of jewelry from her right waist for years, meaning she's stuck wearing it every day even when it doesn't compliment her style off and on the red carpet.

Actress Olaide Olaogun Flaunts Baby Bump & Cleavages

The actress and ex-Lux Ambassador who got married in December 2015, showed off her baby bump and she sure look as beautiful as always. Check out more photos...

Koko master offers job to business savvy graduate

MTV award winning musician, D’banj has no doubt made the year for one job seeker.

He recently offered Chidinma Ughamadu, a graduate of Management Information System at Covenant University, Otta, a job after she had posted a tweet about a business idea of hers.

Investor Flees Nigeria After Being Paid N32b For Vessels - Amaechi

Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi said the unnamed investor fled after collecting the cash during the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan administration.

The money was paid from the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), which indigenous ship owners last month urged Amaechi and Acting Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Director-General Haruna Baba Jauro to speak on.

Devalue or Watch Your Stocks Tumble: Investor Message to Nigeria

Nigeria’s stocks are caught in a devaluation trap.

Not even the best day for emerging-market equities in two months could buoy demand for stocks in Africa’s biggest economy on Tuesday. The All Share Index in Lagos dropped for an eighth day, sliding further into a bear market, even as those of almost every other major developing nation advanced.

We'll not disobey court order - EFCC Chairman assures

Alhaji Ibrahim Magu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, has re-emphasised that the commission will not disobey any court order in the course of its anti-corruption war.

Magu said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with newsmen.

Actress talks "Shuga," acting career, move back to Nigeria [full interview]

Dorcas Shola Fapson, who plays Sophie in the MTV hit series "Shuga," was recently a guest at the Pulse TV studio.

In an exclusive interview, the actress spoke on her "Shuga" character, being a part of the hit series, moving back to Nigeria, preferring stage to screen, among many other interesting topics.

Emeka Ike reportedly beats national secretary

Crisis has reared its ugly head again in the Actors' Guild of Nigeria barely nine months after Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike took over the reins of power.

There are allegations that all is not well among members of the executive council as the president, Emeka Ike, and the national secretary, Samuel Onibiyo, are at loggerheads.

Ex-President becomes first African leader to receive Martin Luther King’s award

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in Atlanta, Georgia in United States in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom.

The SCLC was founded by  the late American Civil Right leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

‘Biafra agitation is a dead, hopeless means of making money,’ Ex-president says

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has described the Biafra agitation as ‘dead’ and ‘hopeless.’

Obasanjo said further that the movement had been commercialized and had become a platform rather than a cause.

The former president made the comments on Friday, January 15, 2016, while delivering his keynote address at a public discussion on Biafra organised by Nextier Advisory in Abuja, The Cable reports.