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A bogus bride trying to wed the fourth time was caught by the police before she could tie the knot.The bride,Raquel Neto Furtado De Andrade had already married three Nigerians to help them reside permanently in Britain, collecting cash in return.Andeade’s attempt to marry again was foiled by a suspicious staff at the register office who had given a tip off to immigration officials about a young woman practicing bigamy and using the same wedding dress at each ceremony.Daily Mail reports:Thought to be one of the country’s most prolific sham brides, she is now behind bars serving a two-year sentence.She will be deported to her native Portugal on her release from prison.Her scam was exposed at Harrow register office in north London. Checks revealed De Andrade had three ‘husbands’, none of which she had troubled to divorce. The fourth groom, a 32-year-old Nigerian, was arrested with her and has been kicked out of the country.The couple arrived at the register office on O...

Here is  what the  buxom actress posted alongside this photo "I snapped dis photo of myself because I feel so good of wot I am.Sure I dnt av d perfect body but I can finally say wif 100% honesty dat I luv me.....itz been a difficult journey but....#iaminlovewithme my new found love affair with myself has motivated me to  start  eating right, working out, doing yoga nd staying positive.....practicing  self love  everyday nd nt being afraid to be #EniolaBadmus nd it feels so good....I may av big tommy buh i still look yummy.....it may nt b society's version of perfect buh it belongs to me......I put it to u today dat am beautiful inside nd out #stopbodyshaming"

President Goodluck Jonathan fires the Minister of Youth and Sports Our president has done it again! Today, President Goodluck Jonathan again made a change to his cabinet by sacking the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi. I hear Dr Tamuno Dangogo will be taking over from the sacked minister. The president is yet to give a reason for the change.  Nawa o!

Court lifts injunction against Brymo! Brymo on Monday March 3rd,  won round one of his court battle with his former record label Chocolate City. This was based on an injunction taken against him, "restraining him from recording, releasing or distributing any musical works pending the determination of the suit against him". A judge sitting at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi lifted the injunction against Brymo, saying he's free to continue doing music and releasing his materials while the case continues hearing in court. The presiding judge, Justice Buba I.N said Chocolate City can be compensated at a later period. "Since the plaintiff can be compensated at a later date, the defendant is free to carry out his duties as a singer so that none of the parties will be at a disadvantage" the judge said.  A 2-day hearing for the case has been slated for 19th and 20th of March.

Forbes names Dangote 23rd richest in the world, Bill Gates No.1 According to a Forbes magazine  list  released yesterday Monday March 3rd, Nigerian industrialist, Aliko Dangote is the 23rd richest man in the world. Wow! He made history as the first black man to break into the rank of top 25 richest people in the world. In 2012, he was the 76th richest man in the world. He moved from that to 43rd richest man in 2013 and now to 23rd in 2014 with his wealth jumping from $16.1billion to $25billion. The next Nigerian on the list is Glo chief Mike Adenuga, who is 325th richest person with $4.6bn. Then Mrs Folorunsho Alakija in 687th position with a personal wealth of $2.5bn. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates takes back the No.1 position as the richest man in the world with $76billion. Geez! If you lived ten life times, you probably won't be able to finish $76b.

President Jonathan sacks all Heads of Aviation Agencies President Jonathan today March 4th fired all the Heads of various aviation agencies in Nigeria. See a press release about the sack from the office of the Secretary to the Govt of the Federation below... Re-organization in the Ministry of Aviation... His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved the following re-organization in the Ministry of Aviation: (i) Engr. Saleh Dumona (Director Projects, FAAN) to replace Mr. George Uriesi as Managing-Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). (ii)Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam (General Manager, Procurements, NAMA) to replace Engr. Nnamdi Udoh as Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). (iii) Capt. Samuel Akinyele Caulcrick (Government Safety Inspector & ICAO Focal Point for Nigeria on line Aircraft Safety Information Systems, OASIS) to replace Capt. (Mrs.) Chinyer...

I'm A Miss Not Mrs! Chimamanda Adichie Declares                                                              Ms. Adichie and husband While  speaking  with a journalist from the  Sunnewsonline  last week, renowned writer, Chimamanda Adichie used the opportunity to correct the notion that she is a Miss and not Mrs, even though she is still married to her US based Doctor husband, Dr. Ivara Esegee. Here’s whta happened; Mrs Chimamanda Adichie, wel-come back to Nigeria… Before we start, please, I just want to say that  my name is  Chimamanda Adichie. That’s how I want it; that’s how I’m ad-dressed, and it is not Mrs but Miss.  Ms: that’s how I want it. I am saying this, because I just got a mail from my manager this morning. It seems that there are people who attended the church service...